On not breaking things - like refrigerators and air conditioners

All,

Quick tips, in case you didn't know:

1. Running your refrigerator/freezer at the coldest temperature setting for long periods of time can actually break the unit. Yes, it will actually freeze up! The motor and chilling coils will actually freeze and break the refrigerator/freezer.

a. Proper setting is about halfway on the dial in your unit – if the dial goes 1-5, set it to 3. If the dial goes 1-9, set it to 5 or 6. This way you chill the food but not the motor.

2. The other thing that can freeze is your air conditioner. While we’ve had a very warm summer here in Philly, as the weather starts to cool down, it’s important to adjust the temperature setting on the A/C unit. Much in the same way a refrigerator chills, so does the A/C, and if you leave it at the coldest setting when it cools down outside, the motor inside will freeze.

a. It’s best to set it between 68-72 if you prefer a cooler experience. Anything lower should only be run for short period of time, otherwise you may be soon calling the office and asking for a new A/C unit.

Today's tips are brought to you by the letters A & C, the number 62 and the color ice blue.

Cheers,
RD Will

Cleopatra at the Franklin Institute trip is still on!

All,

Hi. The trip to the Cleopatra Exhibit at the Franklin Institute is still on as of 4:45PM on Thursday.

Please meet at 5:50 at the Triangle Office and please bring your $5. As with all University Housing sponsored events, the tickets/tokens are only available for Temple Housing students, as well as a spouse/partner and/or children living at Triangle.

Have a great time!

Cheers,
RD Will

COMCAST CONTACT INFO FOR TRIANGLE

All,

If you live at Triangle, here is the CONTACT INFO FOR COMCAST:

PHONE NUMBER: 215-992-2712 or 1-888-282-3154. 

Tell them you are calling from Temple University and are a customer on a bulk account (Temple).  They will also need the serial number located on the DTA box and your zip code, 19121.

Have a great day.

Cheers,
Will

COMCAST BOXES ARE NOW AT TRIANGLE!

All,

Happy Monday. Comcast Cable boxes are being delivered to the Triangle Apartments all day today. The boxes will be hooked up to the cable jacks by Comcast technicians, and every cable jack in every apartment will get a box and remote control. We are still working on getting the service contact number if you have any problems. Once we get them we'll let you know.

Stay tuned to this area for more info.

Cheers,
Will

WELCOME!!!

Welcome to all the new residents of Triangle (TRI) and Podiatry (POD). And WELCOME BACK to all of those returning to the TRIPOD for another year. We're lucky to have you and we want to do everything we can (within reason and the law) to make your stay with us enjoyable.

We have uploaded the following three documents for your convenience:

• 2010-11 Welcome Packets for Podiatry and Triangle, 
• Instruction sheet for the Maintenance Online System and Getting Internet Access,
• Graduate Community Living Standards

A few things to be aware of whether you are new or not to Grad Housing starting 8/1/10:

• Office Hours are M-F: 8AM-7PM, Sat-Sun: 10AM-2PM (except during University Holidays)
• There is a $10 charge for lock-outs, but your first two of the year are free
• POD ON CALL: 215-518-7673, 7PM-8AM M-Thur, 7PM Fri-8AM Mon
• TRI ON CALL: 215-910-2194, 7PM-8AM M-Thur, 7PM Fri-8AM Mon
• TRIANGLE - we are working on getting a new grill for the complex within the next few weeks.
• PODIATRY - there's a new elevator code. If you don't have it, check your Welcome Packet or ask at the Security Desk or Housing Desk. The code can only be given to students that live in the Podiatry complex.

Let us know if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions; email us at tugradhousing@gmail.com

And now for something completely different - one of the most amazing "Dancing in the Rain" videos you'll ever see! 

Cheers,
RD Will

It's Closing Time!

All,

Good morning. Amazingly enough, the end is nearly here. After 10 great months, leases end on Monday, May 31. If you haven't scheduled a checkout yet, please do so asap. Here's the numbers to call:

PODIATRY - 215-518-7673

TRIANGLE - 215-910-2194

Failure to sign up for a checkout may result in you being charged $25 for not signing up, and failure to move out on May 31 may result in the locks being changed to your apartment (and you being charged for that, too).

I don't want to play the bad cop here, so please sign up for a checkout. You don't have to go home but you can't stay here.

Cheers,
Will & The Graduate Housing Staff

NEW HOUSING SELECTION STARTS MONDAY!!!

All,

Howdy! This is a friendly reminder that new housing selection begins this Monday, Mar 22, at 10AM. At that time you can log into your MYHOUSING account and use the SWSA (student web self-assign) to select a different apartment than the one you currently live in.

If you have any questions or problems with logging in or being able to register for the 2010-11 year, please direct them to Helen Ball in the Housing office, at 215-204-7184.

Have a terrific day and weekend. It’s going to be beautiful and in the 70's. If you're studying, why not do it at Franklin Square or elsewhere in the city? Enjoy!

Cheers,
Will

Questions about renewing your housing or moving out? Look here!!!!

1) I want to return to Grad Housing (Podiatry & Triangle) for 2010-11 Academic Year:

• Pay your housing deposit either:

1. Online
2. At the Bursar’s office (print out the deposit form on the my housing page) at the Podiatry campus or Main Campus

• Once the Housing department has received your payment, log into your MyHousing account:

1. Mar 5-Mar 19 - To return to your current apartment;
2. Mar 22-all spots full - to select a new apartment

2) I want to move out of Grad Housing when my lease ends on/before May 31:

• Schedule a checkout day/time with the Housing Desk for your area (Podiatry/Triangle), beginning Mon, May 3 by phone/email to graduatehousing@temple.edu

1. If you move out prior to May 31 you will not receive a refund;

• Do a room inspection, sign your check-out forms, turn your keys in, bon voyage

1. (TENTATIVE) Complete an express checkout (more details to come in April)

3) I want to move out before (prior to May 1) my lease ends in May:

• Go to the main campus housing office and speak with Ms. Jakki Johnson to obtain a HOUSING RELEASE FORM
• Once you have a housing release form, schedule a check-out time with the Housing Desk for your area (Podiatry/Triangle) within 48 hours
• Do a room inspection, sign your check-out forms, turn your keys in, bon voyage

4) I want to stay in Grad Housing between when my lease ends in May (May 31) and when my new lease starts (Aug 1):

• Complete #1 (see above)
• Be registered for classes for the Fall 2010 semester;
• Fill out a SUMMER HOUSING EXTENSION FORM available at the Housing Desk for your area (Podiatry/Triangle) starting Thur, April 1  or (TENTATIVE) online at Temple.edu/housing – click on HOUSING OCCUPANCY EXTENSION 
• RECEIVE APPROVAL EMAIL FROM TEMPLE HOUSING DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL. This will mean you are approved to stay for the months of June & July. If you do not receive approval you must move out by the end of the Spring Semester Lease – May 31.

More questions? Just ask!

Have a great weekend,
RD Will

Housing deposit time is NOW!!!

All,

Do you like living in your current apt? Would you like to stay there for next year? Perhaps you'd like to move to a single or a bigger apt? Regardless, if you want to stay in GRAD HOUSING for another year, the time to act is now.

Here's the link for PRICES for 2010-2011

Here's the link for the GRAD HOUSING GUIDE

To make your deposit you can use the MY HOUSING PORTAL, or go to the bursar office (at POD or Main Campus) and make your deposit.

Selection starts Friday, Mar. 5

We hope you'll stay with us for another year.
Cheers,
RD Will

SNOW DAY OFFICE HOURS

All,

Hi. Since tomorrow's a snow day (what, you haven't heard? Quick, go check your TU email - I'll wait...are you back?) the offices will be offering limited hours of operation. In fact, we'll be on a weekend schedule, so open 10AM-2PM. Outside of those hours, feel free to call the Res Life on Call phone regarding issues:

Triangle: 215-910-2194

Podiatry: 215-518-7673

And now, because all of you are awesome, a little humor. Enjoy!

Enjoy the snow day,
Will

The Offices are closed due to the SNOWPOCALYPSE!

Everyone,

Good morning. The Triangle and Podiatry Housing offices will be closed today due to the snowpocalypse that is continuing to bury the city. If you are in need of assistance (other than getting packages), please call the Res Life staff on Call.

Podiatry: 215-518-7673

Triangle: 215-910-2194

Have fun in the snow!

Cheers,
RD Will

ps. Thanks to all who braved the start of the snowmergency and enjoyed ice skating at the Penn River Rink. It looked to be quite a fun time.

ADJUSTED HOURS FOR WINTER BREAK

Podiatry

Dec 21 - 23: 10AM-7PM

Dec 24 - 27: CLOSED

Dec 28 - 30: 10AM-5PM

Dec 31 - Jan 3: CLOSED

Jan 4-8: 10AM-7PM

Jan 9-10: CLOSED

Jan 11-15: 10AM-7PM

Jan 16-17: 10AM-2PM

Jan 18: CLOSED

Jan 19: Regular Hours Resume

Triangle

Dec 21-23: 10AM-5PM

Dec 24-27: CLOSED

Dec 28-30: 10AM-5PM

Dec 31-Jan 3: CLOSED

Jan 4-8: 10AM-5PM

Jan 9-10: CLOSED

Jan 11-15: 10AM-5PM

Jan 16-17: 10AM-2PM

Jan 18: CLOSED

Jan 19: Resume Regular Hours

Complete the EBI SURVEY and WIN FRE MOVIE PASSES!!

All,

Do you like winning? Well here's your chance to win FREE MOVIE PASSES and $50 DIAMOND DOLLARS!!! READ BELOW FOR MORE INFO!

Everyone has recently was sent emails about the TEMPLE EBI SURVEY. The results of these surveys are used to inform Temple how we can improve your residential experience on campus.

To further encourage completion of the survey, FOUR LUCKY PEOPLE will have their names drawn on FRIDAY, DEC 11, and FOUR MORE on MONDAY, Dec 14, to WIN FREE MOVIE PASSES!!!

Those residents at the PODIATRY COMPLEX will win FREE PASSES to THE RITZ 5 CINEMAS and those residents at the TRIANGLE COMPLEX will win FREE PASSES to THE PEARL THEATRE.

In addition, by completing the survey you'll also be entered into the regular drawing for $50 DIAMOND DOLLARS!

All winners will be notified on TUESDAY, DEC 15.

Thanks for assisting us in continuing to improve your experience at Podiatry and Triangle.

Also, good luck on your final exams and projects.

Free stuff Alert!

PEX Passports--each worth $450 in free & discounted tickets--are available in the GenEd offices, 714 Carnell Hall. Bring your Owlcard. These have tix/coupons for tons of experiences all over Philadelphia. Get yours today!

And... see below for info on an awesome Arts Festival:

First Person Arts Festival (Tues Nov 3-Sun Nov 8): Three unique events--educational, inspiring, moving--for Temple students (one is free; two are discounted for students with valid ID)

This year's annual festival by First Person Arts, Nov 3-8, at the Painted Bride (230 Vine Street) features a range of impressive artists and many interesting, entertaining events--two of them exclusively discounted for Temple students!

• On Thursday, Nov 5, 8.30pm, the Yes Men, activists seeking to right political and corporate wrongs by faking news conferences for actual journalists, will share--in word and film--how they fix the world.
  
• Memoir-wannabees and fans can't miss the discussion by five published memoirists on Saturday, Nov 7, at 2pm, "Inside the Writer's Notebook ." These accomplished writers will share insight into their own creative processes and read from their recent work. A one-of-a-kind experience awaits on Sunday, Nov 8, 2.30pm. Kenneth Hartman's life story , as told through a reading from his book Mother California and a live Q&A from the California State prison, is powerful and inspiring. Kenneth is a murderer-turned-father and prison system activist. (This event is FREE).

The events will take place at the Painted Bride Art Center at 230 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106.
Check out the festival program for more info!

Members discount with valid student I.D.

Thanks to the TU Honors for the info:

Cheers,
Will

Tix for Cirque De Soleil are 50% off!

All,

Howdy! Hurry now for your chance to get tickets to Cirque De Soleil for $20. That's 50% off the regular price. A limited number of tickets are available at your the Housing Office in Podiatry and Triangle. Hurry in and get your tickets now. Sorry, but we only accept cash.

Have a great day and watch this spot for more great deals!

Cheers,
RD Will

Who own's the sad, purple bike?

Hey Triangle folk,

Do you own a purple mountain bike that is leaning against the light post behind the grill in the courtyard at Triangle? If so, please remove it, as the bike looks like it needs to be put out of its misery. Seriously, it needs a little TLC! If you'd like you can donate it to the Maintenance Dept. Otherwise, please take care to remove it or it will be removed within the next couple of days.

Thanks and have a great day!
Cheers,
RD Will

Power Outage at Triangle on 10/7

All,

Due to work that PECO will be doing to trim tree branches from around power lines on N. Broad street, Triangle Apartments and Triangle House may experience a power outage on Wed,Oct. 7 from 8:30AM-9:30AM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask that you plan accordingly.

Cheers,
RD Will

Wouldn't it be great if Museums here were free?

Well, on Sept. 26, 2009, many will be. Go here, to find out which ones in the area will be free, and how to get in.

Free rocks!

Cheers,
RD Will

Have you seen the new Student Conduct Code?

So, have you?

If not, here's a link to the new Student Conduct Code. As a Temple Student, it's the university's expectations that you are aware and knowledgeable about the new code. And here's a quick little story in the Temple Times about the new Conduct Code.

Cheers,
RD Will

Fire Alarm Testing at Triangle: Mon, Sept 14 & Tues, Sept 15

All,

Good evening. On Monday, Sept. 14 & Tuesday, Sept. 15, representatives from University Housing & Residential Life will be testing smoke detectors and other life safety devices as part of the University Fire Safety Protection plan.

These representatives will be entering individual apartments to test smoke alarms. Also, they will be sounding building alarms. You DO NOT NEED TO VACATE during the alarm.

Please let myself, Emad, Jay or Tiana know if you have any questions or concerns about these tests.

Also, a previous email I sent out said that the tests were taking place on Aug. 14 & Aug. 15. This was a typo.

Cheers,
RD Will