From: Mary Donlon Hall
Date: February 4, 2023
Subject: Mary Donlon Journal -- Feb 4 2023



THE DONLON JOURNAL -- Saturday February 4 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.

MEET RA GIORGI!

My name is Giorgi Berndt (He/Him) and I will be your new RA this semester in room 647. I grew up moving around my entire life so I've been in numerous places from the Middle East to Africa. Currently, I'm studying Computer Science in the bustling metropolis of Ithaca, New York and am part of a number of organizations related to engineering, entrepreneurship, and business. If you are interested in learning more about interesting things to do on campus or just want to say hi feel free to reach out. My net ID is gb449 and you can always send me an email to connect or DM me on slack.

Mary Donlon Upcoming Events

Sunday, February 5
Start End   Event        
3:30pm 4:30pm Flowers For February
Monday, February 6
4:00pm 5:00pm SRA Melanie: Opening Floor Meeting
7:00pm 8:00pm Maggie Monday

ClubFest  

Sun, Feb 5, 11am - 4pm, Barton Hall  

ClubFest for the Spring '23 semester will take place on Sunday, Feb 5th in Barton Hall! ClubFest is an opportunity for Cornellians to connect with clubs and organizations. Both sessions will have different organization categories tabling and performing.  Learn more here: https://cornell.campusgroups.com/click?linkid=8b2fae62-d10e-4862-9879-a3187a40e81a 

  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.   

Resources 

Start the semester strong 

Establishing a foundation of self-care helps promote your mental health and support your academic success all semester long. Check out Cornell Health’s top 10 tips for thriving at Cornell, as well as their free workshops and resources to support your health and well-being.  
 

CAPS spring counseling groups  

Did you know that for many concerns, group support is as effective or MORE effective than individual counseling? CAPS offers free counseling groups to help students manage anxiety, depression, eating concerns, substance use, and more, with groups especially for students of color and LGBTQ+ students. See what students say about CAPS groups

 

Hazing: Not just an innocent rite of passage   

Joining a group, team, or organization should never jeopardize your physical or mental health. Most groups at Cornell don’t haze – and 91% of Cornell students say it's never okay to humiliate or intimidate new group members – but whenever new members join, there is the potential for hazing. Visit hazing.cornell.edu to see how Cornell defines hazing, review campus hazing violations, and learn how to report hazing online or get support for related concerns. 

 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 

CIW at Clubfest: February 5 - https://cglink.me/2ee/r2006976 

Info Session: February 9 - https://cglink.me/2ee/r1967172 

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!”

  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. 

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CLIFF NOTES

As you all are aware, the start of this new year has been riddled with incidents of violence and pain across the country. The events surrounding the brutal death of Tyre Nichols may be too painful to navigate alone. If you are seeking an opportunity to process with others, we invite you to come together, in-person, and join us for an open discussion.  

Community Healing Space held on Monday, February 6 from 5:30 – 6:30pm. This space is open to all students, staff, and faculty at the Tang Conference rooms in Cornell Health. Please note that masks are mandatory and after 5pm, you will need to enter and exit from the 1st floor/ back entrance. 

Open Discussion Space held on Thursday Feb 9th from 5:30 – 6:30pm. This space was specifically created for student-based discussion and will be hosted in the Ujamaa Main Lounge.  

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 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 Community Council

Calling all Donlon residents! Have any concerns or suggestions about your residence hall? Donlon Community Council formally invites you to our weekly meetings at 7pm in the Donlon Formal Lounge.
We also invite you to submit some suggestions in the floor lounge suggestion boxes.

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

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Flowers For February

Sunday, February 5, 2023
3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Flowers for February is a spring themed event to welcome back the students! There will be tie dye, cookie decorating, and paper flower crafting.

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SRA Melanie: Opening Floor Meeting

Monday, February 6, 2023
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Opening floor meeting for everyone who doesn't attend there meeting

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Maggie Monday

Monday, February 6, 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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