From: Mary Donlon Hall
Date: February 17, 2023
Subject: Mary Donlon Journal -- Feb 11 2023



THE DONLON JOURNAL -- Saturday February 11 2023

Cornell University is located on the traditional homelands of the Gayogo╠▒hó:ný╔ü (the Cayuga Nation). The Gayogo╠▒hó:ný are members of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, an alliance of six sovereign Nations with a historic and contemporary presence on this land. The Confederacy precedes the establishment of Cornell University, New York state, and the United States of America. We acknowledge the painful history of Gayogo╠▒hó:ný dispossession, and honor the ongoing connection of Gayogo╠▒hó:ný people, past and present, to these lands and waters.

  Co-Op Mosey Open House: Sunday, February 12th, 1:00 – 5:00pm 

The Co-ops are open to all undergraduate, graduate and professional students. Co-ops are unique, collaborative communities governed by their student residents, and are among the least expensive housing options on campus.  Members determine house rules and participate in daily operations, including routine cleaning and maintenance. Decisions affecting each house are made democratically at individual house meetings. Houses range in size from as few as 10 to as many as 35 members. Most are mixed gender while others house only female-identifying students. Several have a mixture of both undergraduate and graduate students. Most of the co-ops offer both single and double rooms. Five co-ops have meal plans; all have shared kitchens. 

For more information about cooperative living see https://housing.cornell.edu/cooperatives  The webpages list: types of rooms and amenities in each house; the number of residents; whether the house has a meal plan; the address and location; and contact information for the house.    

 Applying for residency is handled independently by each house. Most houses will host additional events up until February 23rd, and applicants will be notified Thursday night, March 2nd of their status.   

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D4 Sweet Stress Relief

Saturday, February 11
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Want to relax before Valentine's day? Pop by the D4 lounge for some stress balls and candy!

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D5 Big Game Party

Sunday, February 12
6:15pm - 7:15pm
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Enjoy a big game with fellow Donlon residents on the big screen in the 5th-floor lounge. Converse with friends, eat snacks, and talk about the great sport that is American football.

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D5 Love Lounge

Sunday, February 12
9:00pm - 10:00pm
Donlon D5 Floor Lounge, 115 Northcross Rd , Ithaca, NY 14853, United States
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Come to the D5 floor lounge at 9 pm to write Valentine's Day cards! (Remember the cute ones from elementary school?) Deliver them yourselves or keep it anonymous—us 5th floor RAs will deliver the cards for you.

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Maggie Love Edition Monday

Monday, February 13
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Come get love from Maggie for Valentine's Day!!! Meet us at the Donlon Lobby on Monday, February 13th from 7-8 PM.

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Parfait Party

Friday, February 17
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Hungry finishing up your psets? Need some delicious fuel before you go spend time with friends? Come and enjoy some delicious healthy fruit, granola and yogurt parfait (dairy free options too!)

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February Cookie Coloring

Thursday, February 23
8:30pm - 9:30pm
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Say Farewell to February, and grab a bite of something sweet before the February break. Join us in the third-floor lounge of Mary Donlon Hall for some cookie decorating and tasting.

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 Campus Events

Cornell's 2023 MLK Commemorative Lecture will take place on February 13 at 7:00pm in Sage Chapel. The topic for this year's lecture is "Derailed by Diversity: Racial Justice after Affirmative Action" and is focused on the future of racial justice in higher education. Richard T. Ford, Stanford University Law Professor, will deliver the lecture. If you would like to attend virtually, you can register in advance for a livestream through eCornell. A recording of the event will also be available for those who register for the livestream.   

Cornell in Washington

Cornell in Washington will be holding a series of events this semester. Learn how you can experience world-class courses, internships and community engagement designed to transform students into scholars, professionals, and leaders. Hear about our classes, the Wolpe Center residence, searching for an internship and fun activities in DC! Learn more, https://sce.cornell.edu/ciw  

Register for CIW events now at Cornell in Washington: Campus Groups 

Info Session: February 15 - https://cglink.me/2ee/r1967192 

CIW Student Alumni Panel: February 21 - https://cglink.me/2ee/r1967239 

Info Session: March 6 - https://cglink.me/2ee/r1967226 

Info Session: March 21 - https://cglink.me/2ee/r1967231 

Donlon Team Highlight

  • RAs complete “rounds” of Donlon each evening to check for the safety, security, and well-being of all residents.

  • At times, an RA may knock on the bathroom door to check for safety, check stairwells, lounges, and even knock on your door to say “Hello!”
  • We are also hosting office hours at some designated times, if you need to chat or want help submitting a service request or other levels of support, stop by the RA office. 
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CLIFF NOTES

Maybe its the season or maybe Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, I don’t know... I just LOVE LOVE LOVE Mary Donlon Hall <3. LOVE IT! Outside of the list below, I am loving all the events being planned. It the ENGAGEMENT for me!!!! The RA Team and Community Council have a list of events coming up to help build community, share the love, and relax a bit. If you need a breather, want to send a candy gram, want some cake, seeking expression through art, or want some puppy loving, stop by some of the events coming up.
In this newsletter, you will find information about resources in the FAQ section, CO-Op Mosey, Cornell In Washington program, and other campus events and activities.

Beep me if you wanna reach me. You can schedule a time to meet with me using this link:https://calendly.com/cv247

TOP 10 reasons to LOVE MARY DONLON

1. Donlon is ...... AWESOME 
2. We are a Family
3. Donlon is THE place to live during your first year
4. We are always giving away free things
5. We stick together 
6. We have a library, pool room, ping pong room, and TV lounge in the building 
7. We have the best cell phone reception on campus 
8. We love to laugh and have fun (responsibly)
9. We have a Great Faculty-Family-In-Residence, the best RAs, and the coolest RHD
10. Maggie, Cupid, and Leela Live here #DonlonPets

Get to Know Mary Donlon

She was a native of Utica, N.Y., got her law degree at Cornell University in 1920 and began to practice law in New York City in the offices of Daniel Burke. 

Important Contact Information

For Emergencies and Lock Outs (when RPPC is closed)

RA On-Call Hours:

Sunday-Thursday: 7PM-8AM

Friday-Sunday: 7PM-7PM (24/7) RA On-Call Phone Number: 607-327-1417

Cornell University Police Department (CUPD): 607-255-1111 CUPD is available 24/7. CUPD assists with all emergencies

Donlon Community Council
We invite you to submit some suggestions in the floor lounge suggestion boxes.

  Claire 
Saffitz 
RESCHEDULED
to Fri 3/3
Statler Hall 5:45PM
 

Cornell University Program Board (CUPB), in collaboration with Cornell Dining, is proud to present a book signing, moderated Q&A, and live Q&A with cooking personality and writer, CLAIRE SAFFITZ, on Friday, March 3rd, 2023. The book signing will take place at the Cornell University Bookstore from 3:00-3:30pm with a moderated Q&A in Statler Hall at 5:45pm. There will be 50 free books given out first come, first serve. 

Claire Saffitz graduated from Harvard University and went on to receive a master’s degree in culinary history from McGill in Montreal. After this, she studied pastry in Paris at École Grégoire Ferrandi, which led her to her career today. 

Now living in New York City, food writer and self-proclaimed, “dessert person,” Claire Saffitz is the former host of Bon Appétit‘s Gourmet Makes and Baking School, both on  YouTube and iTunes. Her New York Times Bestselling cookbook, Dessert Person, provides over 100 creative recipes as well as offers wisdom and problem-solving strategies for perfecting those recipes. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

I am Locked out, what do I do?

First, ask yourself what time is it? If the service center is open, go there and get a loaner key, if its closed, call RA on Call. 

RPCC Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 8 am - 10 pm
Saturday: 11 am - 10 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 7 pm
 

Why is there no power in my Room?

You might have unintentionally tripped the circuit breaker. In one of the closets in your room, you will find a switch, Flip it and power should be restored. If this does not work, please reach out to your RA or emai RHD Cliff.
 

The Laundry Machine took my money? What should I do?

Eamil housing@cornell.edu and cc RHD Cliff. Report the issue directly to the website.
https://www.laundryview.com/home/52/1638322/NORTH-CAMPUS/DONLON
 

Something is broken in my room, What do I do?

Fill out a work order/service request and foward the confirmation to RHD Cliff. https://maximo.fs.cornell.edu/kerb/apps/index.cfm/serviceRequests

Politics and Robes:  Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College  Logo

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Politics and Robes: Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College

Friday, February 17, 2023
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Join the North Campus faculty-in-residence and the Tatkon Center for New Students for a series for new students to learn about some of the key cases on the Supreme Court docket. Each session will be facilitated by a legal scholar and a content expert.

This week we will discuss the question: are colleges and universities permitted to use race as a factor in admissions?

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Parfait Party

Friday, February 17, 2023
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Hungry finishing up your psets? Need some delicious fuel before you go spend time with friends? Come and enjoy some delicious healthy fruit, granola and yogurt parfait (dairy free options too!)

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Donlon Ping Pong Tournament

Saturday, February 18, 2023
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Annual Donlon Ping Pong Tournament

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Donlon Birthday Party

Sunday, February 19, 2023
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Celebrating all January and February born days at the Donlon Birthday Party! Join us on Feb 19 from 4-5 pm on the 6th floor for the celebration, hosted by floor representative Manraj Singh.

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Maggie Monday

Monday, February 27, 2023
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Weekly Dog therapy with Maggie, The DONLON DOG. Stop by each week for the theme!!

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Spring Cookie Decorating

Wednesday, March 29, 2023
7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Say Farewell to the snowy gloom, and grab a bite of something sweet. Join us in the third-floor lounge of Mary Donlon Hall for some cookie decorating and tastings.

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