Spring Break 2012!

Have a safe and enjoyable spring break from the UD Campus...

George Read North and South to get new carpet this summer

Since opening in the Fall of 2005, George Read North and South have experienced alot of wear and tear on the carpeting.  Areas where there were borders and seams have been a challenge to maintain.  This summer new carpet will cover the entire two buildings.  The old carpet will be recycled as has been our usual practice.

Harter study area to gain a dry erase board

Around campus we have been using a roll of vinyl dry erase board material to create large "white boards" to facilitate group and or individual studying in the residence halls.  The size can vary but the fact that it is on a roll allow us to use up an entire wall surface and transform it into a room with an effective study tool. Some of the buildings that have already received a wall length dry erase board include George Read South, Independence, Smith & McKean, Sypherd, and Dickinson A&B. In the photo of the Harter lounge, the back wall has been prepped to receive the vinyl material, while on the left by the door you can also see a lounge light sensor that turns off the lights if there is no activity in the lounge to save energy.

And the Oscar for Best New TV goes to Indy West!

Before the recent Oscars Show, the TV in Independence West in the main lounge was upgraded to a 46" inch unit.  The new TV is in the same place on the north wall in the lounge, but given the size of the lounge, the new TV will allow more folks to see the picture without squinting and to celebrate special occasions. Often the newer buildings can get overlooked for upgrades due to the assumption that they don't need any attention.

Dickinson F gets an "A" in energy conservation

This winter, lighting timers were extended from Dickinson A and B to all six buildings across the Complex so that late at night or during break times the lights won't stay on in the floor lounges when no one is present.  These devices have been successful in saving an enormous amount of energy, especially duing the recent Winter Session on campus when occupancy was low and the lights turned themselves off when there was no one present.  Eventually, the intent is to have timers everywhere on campus as lighting is a significant part of the campus' total energy use.  In this shot, the sensor is seen on the right side wall just opposite the door handle on the third floor of Dickinson F.

Campus Living Expo hits a home run!

On Wednesday February 15, 2012, Facilities and Auxiliary Services and Housing Assigments Services collaborated on a special event at the Trabant University Center to showcase furniture options for the new East Campus Residence Halls, and also to celebrate the opening of sign ups for the residence halls for the Fall of 2012.  In addition to free sandwiches and sodas, approximately 1300 students came in to party with DJ Amaze and win great prizes including gift cards, trips, and the grand prize, to be awarded February 20th, of a year of free housing on campus!  Participants got to "kick the tires," on potential new furniture options for the new East Campus Residence Halls, opening in Fall of 2013.

"Old" Computing Site in Harrington to become "Student Activities Area"

During January and February, the old computing site inside the Harrington Commons is making a transition to a more useable space with new blinds, flooring, and a ceiling projector for internet and TV with a drop down screen.  Since the site was eliminated last year, proposals were put together with student input in order to determine a future use for the room.  The result will be an area not unlike "The Corner" that was put together in the old fitness site inside the Rodney Dining Hall two years ago.  The intent is to make the space into an area where students can hang out and sponsor activites.  In the photo, the flooring contractor is seen installing the new tile floor.  The plan is to have the room ready for a Grand Opening on March 1, 2012!