Hello all --
I am thinking of ordering a couple of new die cuts for the offices. Here are the ones I'm thinking of:
Tree
Umbrella
Arrow
Balloons
Beach Umbrella
Beach Ball
Book
Caption Boxes
Check Mark
Lightning Bolt
Popcorn
Puzzle Piece
If any of these sound good, or you like any others (www.ellisoneducation.com -- its the "prestige" series), let me know via email (jenniferl@housing.ufl.edu). I can probably only order two or three...
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Updates & Upcoming Post
Hello Beaty/Jennings Staff! I know it's been a million years or so since I have posted an update to the blog, but read on and you shall find out why!
This summer has been a busy one in the Beaty/Jennings Area thus far. In Beaty, we are housing conferences, and have had over 400 people come through the building in the three weeks we have been open for conferences. My job this summer with conferences is to kind of act like the "hotel manager:" making sure people get checked in ok, making sure the rooms are clean and look nice, posting important information, and occasionally meeting with a camp group to go over rules and regulations. Despite a small problem with our air conditioning system for a day or two (it's been fixed and is now working fine!!), our camps have gone off without a hitch. The interesting thing about conferences is that many of them check in on the weekends or in the evening, so I have added a lot of hours to my week by helping out with that. The DAs have done a great job, though (including our own Abhyona), and have made my job much easier.
In addition to conferences, Room 204 in Beaty East is open as a show room for Preview families. Most of our Preview sessions have already occurred, and many of the students coming through now already know that they have been assigned to a particular building for Fall. This means that I have met several of your residents (and their parents!) already this summer. Lots of parents and students have questions, particularly about the beds, internet access, safey and how early their students should move in. I also have been getting a lot of questions about how many hours it takes to receive a Red 1 parking decal (answer: 50 credit hours) so I wouldn't be surprised to see many of your students coming in with that many (or close to it!) hours. I, of course, have been saying great things about our staff, how helpful you will all be, and how excited you are to meet your residents in the fall.
Speaking of staff, several of our Fall staff members are around this summer, either working as RAs for Summer B or doing other things. I already mentioned Abyhona is working for us as a DA, but Ashlyn, DeeDee, Darrel, Kat, Ming, Britney, Dom and Cindy are working as RAs on various parts of campus for Summer B. Nef (Beaty East GHD) is working as a GHD for Fletcher, and Rhiannon is around working for preview. I do have one staffing update to share. One of the Jennings GHDs that we hired in spring decided not to take the position, so we have hired Brett Scharf to fill her place. I am very excited to bring Brett on board and I really think he will be a great addition to our staff in terms of experience and energy.
Summer B is going well, although we don't have any students living in Beaty or Jennings over the summer. I am actually supervising Reid Hall for summer B and over the past week we welcomed 140 brand new first year students to campus. Overall, we had nearly 2500 new students move on to campus and start classes today! So you can imagine how busy it has been around here. I have already talked to a few students who will be moving to Beaty or Jennings for the fall and boy are they excited to be here!
Now for a construction update! Beaty 5th and 6th floor is going very well, most of the work is already done and the workers were installing cabinets last week and bringing the fridges in this week. They will probably finish ahead of schedule so there should be no problems with move in or storage.
Jennings is also progressing well....you guys will hardly recognize the East side of the building! The bathrooms are almost done...and they look FANTASTIC! All the tile looks so shiny and new :) Little known fact: we are also replacing the tile on the 3rd & 4th floors of Jennings West so those of you on those floors will have a little something new too. The bathrooms next to the office are also being redone and they look great too. The library is getting an overhaul too with brand-new furniture....I'm so excited for you all to see it! All in all, construction is progressing on schedule, so I'm pretty sure at this point everything will be ready to go by the time you all get here on August 9th.
We are about six weeks away from you all returning for the summer! Please don't hesitate to contact me if there is anything I can do for you!
Watch the blog this week for a couple more posts, including (hopefully) another staff bio as well as some construction pictures. I'm also going to do a post on innovative ways to use technology in your RA position. I'm going on vacation July 3rd-12th, but I plan to post several more things after that before you all come back. Enjoy the rest of your summer, and there is more coming soon!
This summer has been a busy one in the Beaty/Jennings Area thus far. In Beaty, we are housing conferences, and have had over 400 people come through the building in the three weeks we have been open for conferences. My job this summer with conferences is to kind of act like the "hotel manager:" making sure people get checked in ok, making sure the rooms are clean and look nice, posting important information, and occasionally meeting with a camp group to go over rules and regulations. Despite a small problem with our air conditioning system for a day or two (it's been fixed and is now working fine!!), our camps have gone off without a hitch. The interesting thing about conferences is that many of them check in on the weekends or in the evening, so I have added a lot of hours to my week by helping out with that. The DAs have done a great job, though (including our own Abhyona), and have made my job much easier.
In addition to conferences, Room 204 in Beaty East is open as a show room for Preview families. Most of our Preview sessions have already occurred, and many of the students coming through now already know that they have been assigned to a particular building for Fall. This means that I have met several of your residents (and their parents!) already this summer. Lots of parents and students have questions, particularly about the beds, internet access, safey and how early their students should move in. I also have been getting a lot of questions about how many hours it takes to receive a Red 1 parking decal (answer: 50 credit hours) so I wouldn't be surprised to see many of your students coming in with that many (or close to it!) hours. I, of course, have been saying great things about our staff, how helpful you will all be, and how excited you are to meet your residents in the fall.
Speaking of staff, several of our Fall staff members are around this summer, either working as RAs for Summer B or doing other things. I already mentioned Abyhona is working for us as a DA, but Ashlyn, DeeDee, Darrel, Kat, Ming, Britney, Dom and Cindy are working as RAs on various parts of campus for Summer B. Nef (Beaty East GHD) is working as a GHD for Fletcher, and Rhiannon is around working for preview. I do have one staffing update to share. One of the Jennings GHDs that we hired in spring decided not to take the position, so we have hired Brett Scharf to fill her place. I am very excited to bring Brett on board and I really think he will be a great addition to our staff in terms of experience and energy.
Summer B is going well, although we don't have any students living in Beaty or Jennings over the summer. I am actually supervising Reid Hall for summer B and over the past week we welcomed 140 brand new first year students to campus. Overall, we had nearly 2500 new students move on to campus and start classes today! So you can imagine how busy it has been around here. I have already talked to a few students who will be moving to Beaty or Jennings for the fall and boy are they excited to be here!
Now for a construction update! Beaty 5th and 6th floor is going very well, most of the work is already done and the workers were installing cabinets last week and bringing the fridges in this week. They will probably finish ahead of schedule so there should be no problems with move in or storage.
Jennings is also progressing well....you guys will hardly recognize the East side of the building! The bathrooms are almost done...and they look FANTASTIC! All the tile looks so shiny and new :) Little known fact: we are also replacing the tile on the 3rd & 4th floors of Jennings West so those of you on those floors will have a little something new too. The bathrooms next to the office are also being redone and they look great too. The library is getting an overhaul too with brand-new furniture....I'm so excited for you all to see it! All in all, construction is progressing on schedule, so I'm pretty sure at this point everything will be ready to go by the time you all get here on August 9th.
We are about six weeks away from you all returning for the summer! Please don't hesitate to contact me if there is anything I can do for you!
Watch the blog this week for a couple more posts, including (hopefully) another staff bio as well as some construction pictures. I'm also going to do a post on innovative ways to use technology in your RA position. I'm going on vacation July 3rd-12th, but I plan to post several more things after that before you all come back. Enjoy the rest of your summer, and there is more coming soon!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Get-to-Know: Nefertiti Walker, Beaty East GHD
I don't have a picture of Nefertiti (goes by Nef) yet, but here is some information nonetheless! Enjoy!
Short Biography: My name is Nefertiti Walker. I am a second year PhD student in the sport management department. I received my undergraduate degree in sport management from Stetson University and my MBA from Stetson University as well. I played collegiate basketball at Georgia Tech before transferring to Stetson University where I finished my career. I have two little brothers, one of which is moderately mentally disabled, but is the joy of my life and my little wingman when I visit home. My family all lives in Atlanta, GA where I grew up. I LOVE sports and LOVE to workout, especially with others!
A day in my life looks like: Waking up sometime before 7am, breakfast, reading journal articles, going to my academic office (Florida Gym 206E) from about 9am until 4pm. While at my academic office I have classes that I go to, writing and reading, and other stuff related to my studies. I usually get home about 4pm to watch Oprah (I LOVE Oprah!!!) and workout until 6:30 or so. So as you can see I am already super busy and this schedule doesn’t even include housing duties!!!
TV shows I watch: OPRAH!! , Greys Anatomy, any sports, anything on Food Network, Wheel of Fortune, and my favorite show ever… Biggest Loser…oh yeah and now I am hooked on the Goode Family.
On my Ipod/radio right now: Everything from Jamie Foxx to Nelly Furtado, Papa Roach, Lily Allen, Lady Gaga, Gym Class Heroes, Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Flo Rida, Pepper, Common, Old school Biggie smalls…….I listen to it all!
I can’t live without my…: IPhone
My Myers-Briggs Type/True Colors color: ENTJ…..i think?
What I really like about my job: I love working with people!!!
Biggest pet peeve: Dishonest people
One thing about me that I’m proud of: Being such a family person and being a good friend.
If I didn’t have this job, I would be: Broke, poor and lonely without all of the friends I know I will make from this job :- (
Short Biography: My name is Nefertiti Walker. I am a second year PhD student in the sport management department. I received my undergraduate degree in sport management from Stetson University and my MBA from Stetson University as well. I played collegiate basketball at Georgia Tech before transferring to Stetson University where I finished my career. I have two little brothers, one of which is moderately mentally disabled, but is the joy of my life and my little wingman when I visit home. My family all lives in Atlanta, GA where I grew up. I LOVE sports and LOVE to workout, especially with others!
A day in my life looks like: Waking up sometime before 7am, breakfast, reading journal articles, going to my academic office (Florida Gym 206E) from about 9am until 4pm. While at my academic office I have classes that I go to, writing and reading, and other stuff related to my studies. I usually get home about 4pm to watch Oprah (I LOVE Oprah!!!) and workout until 6:30 or so. So as you can see I am already super busy and this schedule doesn’t even include housing duties!!!
TV shows I watch: OPRAH!! , Greys Anatomy, any sports, anything on Food Network, Wheel of Fortune, and my favorite show ever… Biggest Loser…oh yeah and now I am hooked on the Goode Family.
On my Ipod/radio right now: Everything from Jamie Foxx to Nelly Furtado, Papa Roach, Lily Allen, Lady Gaga, Gym Class Heroes, Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Flo Rida, Pepper, Common, Old school Biggie smalls…….I listen to it all!
I can’t live without my…: IPhone
My Myers-Briggs Type/True Colors color: ENTJ…..i think?
What I really like about my job: I love working with people!!!
Biggest pet peeve: Dishonest people
One thing about me that I’m proud of: Being such a family person and being a good friend.
If I didn’t have this job, I would be: Broke, poor and lonely without all of the friends I know I will make from this job :- (
Monday, June 1, 2009
I'm Back!
Hello all!
Just a quick note to let you all know that I was on vacation last week, and will resume posting to the blog after I get a little caught up. Watch for another construction update this week, as well as another get-to-know, and some interesting information about Gainesville. Hope you all had a great week!
Just a quick note to let you all know that I was on vacation last week, and will resume posting to the blog after I get a little caught up. Watch for another construction update this week, as well as another get-to-know, and some interesting information about Gainesville. Hope you all had a great week!
Friday, May 15, 2009
Construction Updates!
As you may know, we are doing two major construction projects in the Beaty/Jennings Area this summer.
Our first project is the renovation of the 5th & 6th floors of Beaty West. We have been doing approximately two floors per summer for several years, starting in Beaty East and then continuing to Beaty West. We have only the 2nd-4th floors of Beaty West left to complete after this summer. This renovation project includes remodeling of the kitchen, living and bedroom areas in each Beaty Apartment. Currently, most of the major demolition is complete, as seen in the pictures below.
The Jennings Renovation is a little more in depth. We are completely renovating the bathrooms on the East side of the building, as well as putting in new tile and windows. WE are also renovating the Jennings library, including new carpet and furniture. Currently, we are in the process of completing the demolition of the Jennings bathrooms:
Watch for more updates as the summer progresses!
Our first project is the renovation of the 5th & 6th floors of Beaty West. We have been doing approximately two floors per summer for several years, starting in Beaty East and then continuing to Beaty West. We have only the 2nd-4th floors of Beaty West left to complete after this summer. This renovation project includes remodeling of the kitchen, living and bedroom areas in each Beaty Apartment. Currently, most of the major demolition is complete, as seen in the pictures below.
The Jennings Renovation is a little more in depth. We are completely renovating the bathrooms on the East side of the building, as well as putting in new tile and windows. WE are also renovating the Jennings library, including new carpet and furniture. Currently, we are in the process of completing the demolition of the Jennings bathrooms:
Watch for more updates as the summer progresses!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Beaty Photo Tour, Part Two
We will now resume our photo tour of Beaty. Please note, these are pictures from a student apartment -- GHD apartments look quite different.
Upon entering a Beaty apartment, you will find yourself in the living room/kitchen. Each apartment comes equipped with a full-sized refrigerator, table and chairs, oven, sink, cupboard space, shelf space and two built in desks. (These photos were taken in our tour room; all "extras" have been furnished as examples by the bookstore).
Each Beaty Apartment also has a bathroom containing a sink, toilet and shower/tub. Our Building Services staff does clean the Beaty bathrooms on a weekly basis, as long as the students clear up their personal belongings before cleaning time.
There are two bedrooms in each Beaty apartment. Each bedroom holds two students (except for RAs, who get a bedroom to themselves). Each bedroom has a built-in closet, two bunk-able beds, and a built in desk. Each bedroom also has two internet connections and one cable TV connection. Some of the bedrooms feature fantastic views (on the higher floors, you can see the football stadium)!
Well, that's a good look at Beaty! Next post: construction updates!
Upon entering a Beaty apartment, you will find yourself in the living room/kitchen. Each apartment comes equipped with a full-sized refrigerator, table and chairs, oven, sink, cupboard space, shelf space and two built in desks. (These photos were taken in our tour room; all "extras" have been furnished as examples by the bookstore).
Each Beaty Apartment also has a bathroom containing a sink, toilet and shower/tub. Our Building Services staff does clean the Beaty bathrooms on a weekly basis, as long as the students clear up their personal belongings before cleaning time.
There are two bedrooms in each Beaty apartment. Each bedroom holds two students (except for RAs, who get a bedroom to themselves). Each bedroom has a built-in closet, two bunk-able beds, and a built in desk. Each bedroom also has two internet connections and one cable TV connection. Some of the bedrooms feature fantastic views (on the higher floors, you can see the football stadium)!
Well, that's a good look at Beaty! Next post: construction updates!
Friday, May 8, 2009
Beaty Towers Photo Tour: Part One
Hello all! I hope you are enjoying your summer. Today I'm going to begin a photo tour of the Beaty Area. I realize that many of you have visited or even lived in Beaty, but this could be a nice refresher. Plus, we do have some folks who have very limited experience with Beaty. Today, we will focus on the Beaty Commons and some of the shared facilities; tomorrow we will take a look at an apartment.
Our journey begins in the Beaty Commons.
The Beaty Commons is a small building that is separate from both of the towers. It serves as the "hub" for activity in the building and contains many things. It is open for students to use 24 hours a day. This is a picture of the desk and lobby area. You can see the student mailboxes along the wall in the back.
This is the inside of the Beaty Desk. Students come to the desk to pick up packages, ask questions, get loaner keys, borrow vacuum equipment, and so on. As a staff member, you will work some hours per week at the desk, plus you come here to check your RA mailbox and so on.
Also behind the desk is an area that RAs can use to work on bulletin boards, door tags, and publicity for programs. We have banner paper, colored paper, construction paper, die-cut machines, markers and paint available for staff and Area Government officers to use.
Beaty Commons is also a great place for residents to come and hang out. This is the Beaty TV room. Students are free to hang out here at any time and sometimes this space is used for programming.
There is also a Rec Room available for students to use. There are pool tables, ping pong tables, air hockey and foosball. There is also an ice machine. Area Government Card holders can borrow equipment from the front desk.
Of course, students need to study too. Here is the Beaty Library, a quiet space where students can study. Wireless access is available in this space.
One of the nice things about living in Beaty is the convenience of Beaty Market, a small convenience store located in the Beaty Commons. It is open Summer B, Fall and Spring and keeps very late hours so it's great for a snack or study break. Many things are for sale in the Beaty Market, including prepared food, drinks, household necessities, and so on.
The two GHD offices are also located in Beaty Commons.
Moving into the Towers:
(Sorry for the dark-ish picture!) This is the lobby of the East Tower. Each tower has a lobby with two elevators and a couple of bulletin boards. Students need to use their entry card to gain access to the lobby and also to call the elevator. Little known fact: each lobby area also has a security camera.
Each tower has two elevators. The elevators are available 24/7 for student use. Students use entry cards to call the elevator but then can get off on any floor. Because there are lots of students in Beaty, students on the 2nd or 3rd floor may find it easier to use the stairs. There are no student rooms on the 1st floor of either tower.
Finally, this is the laundry facility. There are several washers and dryers. It costs 1.25 to wash and 1.25 to dry; machines take quarters or the Gator 1 vending cards. You must use your entry card to enter the laundry room.
Stay tuned....next time, we will explore a Beaty student apartment!
Our journey begins in the Beaty Commons.
The Beaty Commons is a small building that is separate from both of the towers. It serves as the "hub" for activity in the building and contains many things. It is open for students to use 24 hours a day. This is a picture of the desk and lobby area. You can see the student mailboxes along the wall in the back.
This is the inside of the Beaty Desk. Students come to the desk to pick up packages, ask questions, get loaner keys, borrow vacuum equipment, and so on. As a staff member, you will work some hours per week at the desk, plus you come here to check your RA mailbox and so on.
Also behind the desk is an area that RAs can use to work on bulletin boards, door tags, and publicity for programs. We have banner paper, colored paper, construction paper, die-cut machines, markers and paint available for staff and Area Government officers to use.
Beaty Commons is also a great place for residents to come and hang out. This is the Beaty TV room. Students are free to hang out here at any time and sometimes this space is used for programming.
There is also a Rec Room available for students to use. There are pool tables, ping pong tables, air hockey and foosball. There is also an ice machine. Area Government Card holders can borrow equipment from the front desk.
Of course, students need to study too. Here is the Beaty Library, a quiet space where students can study. Wireless access is available in this space.
One of the nice things about living in Beaty is the convenience of Beaty Market, a small convenience store located in the Beaty Commons. It is open Summer B, Fall and Spring and keeps very late hours so it's great for a snack or study break. Many things are for sale in the Beaty Market, including prepared food, drinks, household necessities, and so on.
The two GHD offices are also located in Beaty Commons.
Moving into the Towers:
(Sorry for the dark-ish picture!) This is the lobby of the East Tower. Each tower has a lobby with two elevators and a couple of bulletin boards. Students need to use their entry card to gain access to the lobby and also to call the elevator. Little known fact: each lobby area also has a security camera.
Each tower has two elevators. The elevators are available 24/7 for student use. Students use entry cards to call the elevator but then can get off on any floor. Because there are lots of students in Beaty, students on the 2nd or 3rd floor may find it easier to use the stairs. There are no student rooms on the 1st floor of either tower.
Finally, this is the laundry facility. There are several washers and dryers. It costs 1.25 to wash and 1.25 to dry; machines take quarters or the Gator 1 vending cards. You must use your entry card to enter the laundry room.
Stay tuned....next time, we will explore a Beaty student apartment!
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