Furniture Misappropriation

Good morning, Ashby!

I wanted to take some time out today to remind you about a policy here in the halls called furniture misappropriation. According to the hall policy: Students may not remove university equipment or furniture from its assigned room, suite, lounge or other area within a residence hall. Unauthorized removal of furniture within a building or from one building to another will be considered misappropriation.

This is to say that the couches that have been moved out of the TV Lounges and Study lounges and into the hallways in the basement are now misappropriated. I need those who moved the couches to put them back in the appropriate location and to restrain from moving them in the future.

If you have any questions about this or any hall policy, always feel free to ask!

Until next time...

Katie, Ashby Hall Director

Sorority Extension Presentations

Good morning, Ashby!

The JMU Panhellenic Council is happy to announce 3 sororities that will be coming to present at JMU and to be considered for the 10th sorority on campus!
Please consider going to one or all of these presentations to learn more about possible organizations that may be coming to campus next year! As always, take this as an opportunity to learn more about JMU and possibly become more involved on campus!

Until next time...

Katie, Ashby Hall Director

Maintenance Monday

Good morning, Ashby!

A few quick items for maintenance this week:

1. Please do not forget to slide your RAs evaluation under my door if you were unable to attend the community meeting. I need these by Tuesday evening.

2. Speak up and let your voice be heard! You are among a small group of students invited to talk about your educational experience at JMU. A free dinner (and door prizes galore – including gift certificates to the JMU Bookstore) will be provided!

The event, Conversations with Students, will explore YOUR perspectives on teaching and learning. We want to hear what you have to say about the most important parts of your JMU experience.

WHEN: Tuesday, March 30, 2010

6-8pm

WHERE: 4TH floor of Wilson Hall

You can register to participate in this event by clicking the link below:

http://www.jmu.edu/cfi/programs/cws/index.html

Until next time...

Katie, Ashby Hall Director

Free For All Friday

Good morning, Ashby!

Thank you to those of you who came to the meeting last night in the TV Lounge.

Now for the list of events taking place on campus this weekend:

Saturday

Reception and Curator’s Gallery Talk, 3-5 p.m., Sawhill Gallery, Duke Hall

Men's Lacrosse vs. Maryland, 4 p.m.

Friday and Saturday

Up in the Air, Grafton Stovall Theatre, 7 p.m.

The Contemporary Dance Ensemble, 8 p.m., Duke Hall, $10

Sherlock Holmes, Grafton Stovall Theatre, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday

Women's Soccer vs. Pittsburgh, 12 p.m.

John Snow, 3 p.m., Anthony-Seeger Auditorium, $2

Enjoy the weekend!

Until next time...

Katie, Ashby Hall Director

Recruit-A-Duke

Good morning, everyone!

Yesterday we talked about creating resumes and today I want to help you put that resume to good use! Some of you may have heard of this service and some of you may have not, but the Career & Academic Planning office offers a service called Recruit-a-Duke which you can use for finding internships and co-ops.

Recruit-A-Duke is JMU's on-campus recruiting segment operated through the NACElink nationwide network. Through Recruit-A-Duke, you will be able to participate in the Recruiting Services program and...

• Access the list of companies scheduled to recruit at JMU.
• Submit a resume online to employers to be considered for interviews.
• Register online for on campus interviews.
• Select and confirm interview times with companies who have selected you.
• Conduct a Mock Interview to practice your interviewing skills.
• Receive the Recruit-A-Duke newsletter including reminders regarding deadlines, job search tips, and additional job opportunities.
• Research companies attending Career Fairs.
• Let employers come to you! Students are eligible for Resume Referrals, where employers contact students who match their qualifications.
• Sign up to receive targeted emails with job listings that meet your criteria through the Job

Recruit-A-Duke Questions? Email us at Recruitaduke@jmu.edu.

If you'd like to see the webpage for this service, click here.

Until next time...

Katie, Ashby Hall Director

Resume Writing

Hey everyone!

Today I want to share information with you about a resource available on campus that you may find helpful as you search for summer jobs and internships.

There is a Resume Writing series that takes place as a part of the Career and Academic Planning office. Resume Writing Workshops - Nervous about writing your resume? Don’t sweat it, this workshop will teach you step by step, everything you need to know! This is a great starting point as you're trying to put a resume together. Feel free to bring a resume if you have one already, but it isn't necessary to attend the workshop. No need to sign up in advance- see the CAP calendar for upcoming dates. Click here to access the CAP calendar of events.

Have a great day and I can't wait to see you all when I get back tonight!

Until next time..

Katie, Ashby Hall Director

To Do Tuesday

Hello everyone!

I am so sorry that I did not post yesterday! I am at a conference in Boston and it just completely slipped my mind! Have no fear, I am back!!!

Here are a few things:
1. Don't forget to go to the community meetings this week with your RAs! They have important info to share with you!

2. As the spring weather is approaching and you are opening the windows, please remember to turn off your heaters!

3. I will be back on Wednesday night... I will see you all then!

Until next time...
Katie, Ashby Hall Director

Free For All Friday

Good morning, Ashby!

Here is your weekly free for all of things to do this weekend!

Friday
Softball vs. Fordam, 2 p.m.

Softball vs. Winthrop, 4:30 p.m.

Baseball vs. Towson, 6:30 p.m.

Imani Winds Wind Quintet, 7:30 p.m., Wilson Hall Auditorium, $10

Funny Freakin' Friday, 8 p.m., TDU

Saturday

M Tennis vs. Binghamton, 12:00 p.m.
W Lax vs. Loyola, 1:00 p.m.

W Tennis vs. Georgetown, 1:30 p.m.
Softball vs. Winthrop, 2:00 p.m.
Softball vs. Pittsburgh, 4:30 p.m.
Baseball vs. Towson, 6:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday

The Blind Side, 7 p.m., Grafton Stovall Theatre

The Lovely Bones, 9:30 p.m., Grafton Stovall Theatre

Sunday

Softball vs. Fordham, 11:00 a.m.
M Tennis vs. Longwood, 1:00 p.m.

W Tennis vs. Longwood, 1:30 p.m.
Baseball vs. Towson, 2:00 p.m.

M Soc vs. W.V. Wesleyan, 2:30 p.m.
March Mallet Madness, 5 p.m., Room 108, Music Building

M Soc vs. N. Va. Royals, 5:30 p.m.

Enjoy your weekend and the sunshine!!!

Until Monday....

Katie, Ashby Hall Director

Out of Town

Hello wonderful Ashby residents!!!

I hope you enjoyed the scavenger hunt yesterday!

I just wanted to give you all a heads up that I will be out of town for the next several days. In fact, I am leaving town later this afternoon and will not be back until next Wednesday night. If you need assistance, please see your RA and they will know what course of action to take.

Here are some important reminders for the coming days:

1. Please find out when your community meetings are so you can be in attendance.

2. The Welcome Back party is Friday night at 8 pm in the TV Lounge. Please join us for this fun party! Come enjoy games and food!

3. There is a 'pot of gold' in the refrigerator from yesterday! Thanks to those who participated...now enjoy some candy!

Have a great week!

Until next time...

Katie, Ashby Hall Director

St. Patrick's Day

Good morning, Ashby!!!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

For those of you who do not know, Saint Patrick's Day is a yearly holiday celebrated on 17 March. It is named after Saint Patrick (circa AD 387–461), the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland. It is widely celebrated in America by Irish and non-Irish alike. Many people, regardless of ethnic background, wear green-coloured clothing and items. Traditionally, those who are caught not wearing green are pinched affectionately.

Today we will have our own St. Patty's Day fun with a scavenger hunt. Below you will see a photograph of the "clues" you will find around the building and the "pot of gold" that you're searching for at the end of the hunt!

Here is your first clue to get you started...

I am a place where things are so fresh and so clean...

I am full of front-loaders and love to take your flex $ away!

And...you're off! Good luck! And tell your friends to visit the blog today to get their first clue!

Until next time...

Katie, Ashby Hall Director

Programs/Advertisements

Good morning, Ashby!

I'd like to do a little bit of a survey/polling day here on the Ashby blog! I would like to get a feel for what you're hoping to see more of in the second half of this semester in terms of programming. I would also like to understand better what type of advertising most catches your eye and gets to come to a program!

So, please take some time to complete the polls on the right hand side and let me know what you think!!!

Until next time...

Katie, Ashby Hall Director

PS. Tomorrow, we will be having some St. Patrick's Day fun here on the blog...so spread the word among your fellow Ashbians...they won't want to miss out!

Maintenance Monday

Welcome back from Spring Break, Ashby Hall!!

I hope you all had a relaxing and fun Spring Break! Here are just a few notes for this week:

1. Stay tuned for community meetings next week. You will begin the evaluation process for your RA again. It is vital that you attend these meetings.

2. This Friday at 8 PM there will be a Welcome Back party hosted by the Community Activities Board! You won't want to miss out on the fun, food, and games they have planned for you! Rumor has it there will be lots of board games and pizza, too!

3. I will be leaving this Thursday to head to a conference in Boston. I will be gone from this Thursday until next Wednesday. As always when I'm away, please contact one of the RAs. There is a back-up HD covering our building during those times that I'm away and the RAs know who to call in certain situations. Just wanted to give you a heads up I'd be away for a long time!

Have a great first day back!

Until next time...

Katie K

Spring Break

Good morning, Ashby!

I doubt any of you are reading this right seeing as how you're celebrating the fact that it is now Spring Break and you're headed home for a week full of sleep, good food, and doing absolutely no school work! Good for you! I hope you all have a nice and relaxing break!

For those of you going on the ASB trip together- have fun, I'm so proud of you! I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!

Have fun and stay safe.

Until next time...

Katie, Ashby Hall Director

Happy Birthday Emily!

Good morning, Ashby!

It is now March and we are having a staff birthday for this first time! I cannot believe we have been in the building together this long and none of the RAs have had a birthday yet! Well, let the fun begin today!

Happy Birthday, Emily!!!

I hope you all will take some time today to go by Emily's room and wish her a Happy Birthday!

Thank you, Emily for being such a great member of our Ashby team! I hope you have a terrific day!

Until next time...

Katie, Ashby Hall Director

Choose Your Own Adventure

Good morning, Ashby!

Thank you to those of you that came out to the program last night! I hope you had a good time. I really enjoyed getting to catch up with some of you and see you spending time together! Look for some more programs like that coming up after Spring Break!!!

For those of you unable to attend, here is some important information for you to know that was given out at the program:

If you suspect alcohol poisoning or have concern about an alcohol related injury, it is important to seek immediate medical care.

If the person has passed out:

• Roll him/her onto their left side to prevent choking
• Monitor breathing- BAC could still be rising
• Stay with the person, checking him/her every 20 min
• Call 911 if you discover any of the following symptoms: Person is unresponsive to shaking, skin is pale, bluish or cold/clammy, breathing is irregular or too slow.

Here are some important emergency numbers as well:

Fire/Police/Rescue Squad 911

On-Campus 6911

Harrisonburg PD 540.347.2600

RMH 540.433.4100

JMU Saferides 540.568.7433

Yellow Cab 540.434.2515

ABC Cab 540.568.1214

Campus Assault ResponsE 540.568.6411

Counseling Center 540.568.6552

Judicial Affairs 540.568.2899

Health Center 540.568.6178

Until next time...

Katie, Ashby Hall Director

For the Ladies...

Good morning, Ashby!

This post goes out to the women of Ashby Hall (and well...gentlemen, if you're willing to raid your mom or sister's closets, you're welcome to stay tuned, too!)

Sigma Kappa, a sorority on campus, is doing a fundraiser called "Donate My Dress". They will be collecting formal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and cocktail dresses and donating them! So, when you're home for Spring Break next week, pull out all of those old homecoming, prom, and cocktail dresses that you've been trying to get rid of, and bring them back to campus with you. They will be collected on March 28! Check out the flyer below for more information. Click on it to make it larger!

Until next time...

Katie, Ashby Hall Director

Maintenance Monday

Good morning, Ashby!!!

I hope you all are excited for Spring Break. Here are just a few reminders for this week:

1. The building closes at 5 PM on Friday for Spring Break. You must be checked out by Friday at 5 PM. Make sure to sign up for a time to check-out with an RA in the building.

2. We have a Choose Your Own Adventure program on Tuesday night at 9 PM in the TV Lounge. Come down for some fun, some pizza, and some snacks! See you then!

3. CAB is putting on a Welcome Back party after Spring Break. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

Have a good week!

Katie, Ashby Hall Director