THE DONLON JOURNAL -- OCTOBER 21 2022

CLIFF NOTES

As the seasons change, be sure to take a minute to reflect as to how much you have evolved as a person! You are not the same person you were during move in week. You have learned, experienced, and persevered. Keep up the Great Work Donlon!

You can schedule a time to meet with me using this link:
https://calendly.com/cv247/15min. If you would like to connect with Cliff, add them on linkedIn

RA Higlight of the Week

My name is Caroline Kirby and I am an animal science major with a pre-vet concentration. My fun fact is that I showed cows for twelve years. I am on the soccer team and I am involved in the Cornell University Dairy Science Club (CUDS).
Feel free to reach out at cek228@cornell.edu

Trouble with your WIFI

We want to bring to your attention the Wifi access units you will see throughout the halls. If you do not want yours or others’ Wifi connection disrupted, it is important that you do not touch these units, or adjust or remove the antennas. If you are having Wifi issues or see damage to these unites, please put in a service request to the Cornell IT Service Desk.

MDH Upcoming Events

Friday, October 21
Start	End	Event	Location
3:15pm	5:00pm	Lake Source Cooling Tour	Mary Donlon Hall
Monday, October 24
7:00pm	8:00pm	Maggie Mondays	Donlon Lobby
Tuesday, October 25
9:00pm	10:30pm	Donlon S'mores and Hot Cocoa!	Outside Donlon Side Entrance Facing CKB
Thursday, October 27
5:00pm	7:00pm	Snakes and Snacks	Donlon Formal Lounge
Saturday, October 29
3:00pm	4:00pm	Floor 5 Birthday Party	Donlon Floor 5 Community Lounge
8:00pm	10:00pm	Donlon Costume Contest	Donlon Hall Formal Lounge
Monday, October 31
7:00pm	8:00pm	Mocktail Maggie Mondays: Halloween Edition	Donlon Lobby

Community Engagement Resident Survey

A survey of all of our residents was sent out October 13th via email about their engagement with RAs to help build connection. This survey is anonymous other than asking what community they live in. It is not intended to assess individual RAs but to give us an overall snapshot of how we are doing with building connections for our students via a variety of means including RA chats. The survey will close on October 27th and residents will be able to enter a raffle after they finish the survey as an incentive.

TCAT Bus Route Changes

Service on several TCAT routes, including 10, 30, 81, and 83, is being reduced or eliminated due to a bus shortage. Service updates and alerts can be found at https://tcatbus.com/. TCAT recommends passengers download one of the real-time transit apps to view real-time vehicle locations and search for a stop, either by name or stop number. They apologize for the service interruptions and are working to get buses in service as quickly as possible.

CAPS Counseling

More than a dozen of Cornell Health’s fall counseling groups still have openings for new members, including:

Tools for Feeling Better: using mindfulness to deal with difficult thoughts and emotions
Finding Your Focus Support Group: for students with ADHD or ADHD symptoms
LGBTQ+ Support Group for Undergraduates & Graduates
BEING: A Processing & Motivational Group for Undergraduate Students of Color
- Process Group for Black Me
- Anxiety & You: Managing Anxiety in Times of Uncertainty
  - And more!
  - Group counseling offers a safe environment to process with and learn from other students who are dealing with similar concerns. Groups are led by CAPS counselors, are free, and are primarily offered online (a few groups meet in person). See the complete group list at health.cornell.edu/groups.

Campus/Community Resources

Housing Expo: Housing Beyond the First Year

Sat. October 22, 2:00-4:00pm, Sibley Hall Dome (235 Sibley)
Join us to learn about the second-year residential requirement and housing options for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Housing Expo will offer you the opportunity to meet representatives from each area of campus that houses upper-levelstudents; South Campus, West Campus, Program Houses, North Campus Sophomore Housing (Townhouse Community, Clara Dickson Hall, Ganedago: Hall and Toni Morrison Hall), RA selection, Co-Ops, Sorority & Fraternity Life, and Off Campus Living.

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Flu Shot & Covid Booster

Prioritizing your health supports your academic success. Protect your immune system this fall by washing your hands often, getting enough sleep, and nourishing your body with healthy food. Remember to get your flu shot at one of Cornell’s free on-campus clinics. And be sure to stay up to date with your COVID boosters — the new bivalent booster is now available at Cornell Health and at local pharmacies.

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Make Time TO SLEEP

Take 15 minutes a week to prioritize your sleep! Enroll in Refresh, Cornell Health’s eight-week self-guided online program for evidence-based strategies proven to help you catch more high-quality ZZZs. This fall’s Refresh program begins October 2 (enrollees are welcome after the program begins).

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BODY POSITIVE CORNELL: FALL GROUP

Join a Body Positive Cornell group for weekly peer-led discussions on body acceptance and positive body image. Groups are open to all students, with one group especially for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) students. Registration for fall groups will remain open until October 18; learn more and register at health.cornell.edu/bodypositive.

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Do you know about the Office of Spirituality and Meaning-Making?

The Office of Spirituality and Meaning-Making (OSMM) is a part of the Dean of Students, and they are here to support students — all students, spiritual, religious, and nonreligious — by helping them find meaning, connection, and opportunity to cultivate the spiritual, religious, or ethical dimension of life.
OSMM works with the student-led Interfaith Council at Cornell to support over 30 student organizations, and OSMM includes Cornell United Religious Work (CURW), an association of affiliated chaplains and religious organizations. Click on their linked website for more information and upcoming events!
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Bike Theft

There have been a number of thefts (across all of campus, not just the residence halls) of bikes and electronic bikes (7 in the past week across campus). Be sure that the regularly check on your bike so that if stolen, ypu can help communicate a more accurate time frame of the theft.
Cornell Crime Log https://www.cupolice.cornell.edu/campus-watch/daily-crime-log/

Campus Opportunities

Live, Learn & Intern in DC

Cornell in Washington is now accepting applications for Spring & Summer 2023, https://cornell.campusgroups.com/click?linkid=38f95bca-d562-4b23-adac-6e008ffe4d1d DEADLINE NOV 1 CIW students get to live in the heart of Washington, D.C. and experience the amazing opportunities the city has to offer. While living in DC students will take Cornell classes at Cornell’s satellite campus, the Wolpe Center. Students also have the opportunity to gain immeasurable career experience through an internship of their choosing! The best part about the program is “any person, any major” can participate!

Contact Lyndsey Bullock with questions, ldb27@cornell.edu

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APPLY TO BE AN RA!!

Applications for being a Resident Advisor (RA) during the Spring 2023 and/or 2023-2024 Academic Year are now open! Interested? Apply between now and Monday, November 14th, by 9 AM! The application is available below:
https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2gUZWCVJKmc5Efs
If you have questions and/or concerns, please email the RA Selection Team at raselection@cornell.edu.

INFO SESSIONS LEFT:
Tuesday, October 25th, at 5 PM in Risley Hall (Theater)
• Thursday, October 27th, at 5 PM via Zoom (https://cornell.zoom.us/j/93128771637?pwd=MzlDTjFmZzV0cjZMdXQxR3VtYnkvZz09)
• Friday, October 28th, at 10 AM in the Townhouse Community Center
• Tuesday, November 1st, at 10 AM in the Toni Morrison HallMultipurpose Room
• Thursday, November 3rd, at 8 PM via Zoom (https://cornell.zoom.us/j/4866458290?pwd=ekR5M3cxNkl5U3hNbUtLQ0RBNUxrdz09)

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PROGRAM HOUSE APPLICATION

Application opened on 10/12

https://scl.cornell.edu/residential-life/housing/campus-housing/first-year-undergraduates/program-houses

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News

Get to Know Mary Donlon

Donlon was active all her life helping other women. In 1953, she went to Germany at the invitation of its government to advise women leaders on citizenship training. In 1956, following the crushing of the uprising in Hungary, she established a scholarship to provide aid to any young Hungarian women accepted at Cornell; in 1974, she established the Mary Donlon Professorship in the College of Arts & Sciences, to be filled only by a woman.

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, pool room, and TV lounge in the builing
7. we have the best cell phone reception on campus
8. We love to laugh and have fun (responseibly)
9. We have a Great Faculty-Family- in Residence, the best RAs, and the coolest RHD
10. Maggie, Cupid, and Leela Live here #DonlonPets

Important Contact Information

For Emergencies and Lock Outs (when RPC 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 Team Highlight

RAs complete “rounds” of both Jameson and High Rise #5 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!”

Donlon Community Council

Donlon Hall Community Council will hold meetings every Wednesday from 7:00pm-8:00pm. Our meeting location is in Donlon Hall Formal Lounge. ALL community members are welcomed and encouraged to join and share about your experiences in the community!
You can also add feedback and comments into suggestion boxes which can be found in your floor lounges. Talk to your floor rep for more!
See you at the Costume Contest!!

HAPPENINGS AROUND CAMPUS

Run, Hide, Fight Training with CUPD & VP Lombardi

Join us for a lesson in self-defense with CUPD and our favorite VP Ryan Lombardi! Free hot pizza ƒìò and snacks will be provided for all attendees! See attached poster.

Time: Thursday, Oct 27, 2022, 5-6 pm

Location: Townhouse Community Center Multipurpose Room
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Cornell Concert Commission and The Cornell Asian Pacific Student Union are excited to announce a special concert featuring Stephanie Poetri and special guest Dhruv. The show will take place on Friday, November 4th at 7pm in Bailey Hall. The show is open to all members of the Cornell Community, and tickets are free. Doors open at 6pm. To get your ticket, visit: https://cglink.me/2ee/r1861166
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Terror at the Tatkon Sunday, October 30 | 7-11pm | RPCC 101

Do you dare to enter the center? Join us at the Tatkon Center for a frightful night filled with Halloween activities, music and themed-goodies. It will be a great way to take a break from your homework, enjoy some Halloween fun and dress up.

https://cglink.me/2ee/r1872847

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: 8am-7pm
Saturday: 10am - 7pm
Sunday: 12pm - 7pm

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

EVENT

Lake Source Cooling Tour

Friday, October 21, 2022
3:15pm - 5:00pm

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Interested in sustainability? Come and learn about how Cornell derives sustainable air conditioning through lake-source cooling!
Meet in Donlon Lobby at 3:15pm.

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Maggie Mondays

Monday, October 24, 2022
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Supervised dog walks/exposure therapy with Maggie the Donlon Dog

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Donlon S'mores and Hot Cocoa!

Tuesday, October 25, 2022
9:00pm - 10:30pm

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Come join RA Jamie for s'mores and hot cocoa to cozy up on Tuesday October 25! Roast marshmallows on the quad behind Donlon to make some fun memories and unwind after a long day. We will be outside from 9-10:30 pm, weather permitting. Vegan options available.
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This program is designed to lift students spirits as exams are underway and as the weather gets colder. S'mores and hot chocolate hold good memories for a lot of residents and can be very relaxing and mood boosting for students who are feeling homesick. This program is also designed to be held after prelims are over for the day so students can unwind.

EVENT

Snakes and Snacks

Thursday, October 27, 2022
5:00pm - 7:00pm

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The Herp Club will be bringing multiple snake guests including some over six feet long! Donlon FIR, Jed Sparks, and his son Liam will also be bringing their snakes

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Cornell Cinema Viewing: Bodies Bodies Bodies

Friday, October 28, 2022
9:00pm - 11:00pm

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Kick off your Halloween weekend with a spooky movie night! Join us for a cinematic experience viewing the new film: Bodies Bodies Bodies. A who-done-it party game amongst a group of 20-somethings gets out of hand when participants start to die off. This dark comedy pivots frenemies and fake friends against each other in a darkened mansion during a major hurricane. IndieWire calls Bodies Bodies Bodies a must-see summer slasher that attacks "monolithic Gen-Z party flicks" and "ironically comments on the false appearances of wokeness" in contemporary society. Notable comedic actors appear in the film including Pete Davidson from SNL, Maria Bakalova known for her role in Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, and Rachel Sennott from Shiva Baby. More info at this website: a24films.com/films/bodies-bodies-bodies

This event is free for the first 40 students who RSVP on Campus Groups by 12:00pm on Friday, October 28th. We will provide details closer to the event of where and how to check in for the event!

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North Campus Horror Movie Night

Friday, October 28, 2022
8:00pm - 9:00pm

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Kick off your Halloween weekend with a classic scary movie: Scream! We are screening Scream for the North Campus community to start off your holiday festivities! Join us for a new North campus tradition! Seating will open at 7:30pm with the film starting at 8pm. Bring your blankets, hoodies, and friends. Come early for good seats, yummy movie snacks and fun conversations!

This event is brought to you by the Tatkon Center, Housing and Residence Life & CU Tonight!

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Donlon Costume Contest

Saturday, October 29, 2022
8:00pm - 10:00pm

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Donlon Community Council Presents: Show your Halloween spirit at the Donlon Costume contest! Located at the Formal Donlon lounge on Saturday October 29th from 8pm to 10 pm. Snacks and drinks will be provided! Bring your friends and enter the costume competition for the chance to win a mystery prize!

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Floor 5 Birthday Party

Saturday, October 29, 2022
3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Come join D5 as we celebrate the birthdays of residents born in October on October 29th at 3pm in the 5th floor lounge of Donlon hall. Cake will be provided.
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This event aims to address homesickness among residents. As many residents are unable to celebrate their birthdays with their families I would like to provide a space for them to celebrate with their Donlon family and create a stronger community between us.

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Mocktail Maggie Mondays: Halloween Edition

Monday, October 31, 2022
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Come to this special edition of Maggie Mondays! Join us for some delicious mocktails and some good Maggie time. A selection of Halloween and dog-themed drinks will be available, as well as Maggie the Donlon Dog in costume!
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A special edition Maggie Mondays featuring delicious drinks!