Mark your Calendars the McNeese State University Cowboys will host  The University of Sioux 

Falls September 17th at 7:00PM in the Cowboy Stadium. Be There and Be Loud!  

 

 

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Room Décor and Safety Tips P.2 Important Reminders P.3 Stay Informed, Active P.4 

Important Upcoming Dates   

September 5th– Labor Day Holiday (University Offices  closed) 

September 6th– Financial Aid      Disbursement to the University  

September 9th– MSU Volleyball takes on Oral Roberts at 7pm; MSU Woman’s Soccer takes on Prairie View A&M at 7pm. 

September 28th– Grad Fest 

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COWBOY CHAT The Official Newsletter for MSU Housing 

ISSUE 02 SEPTEMBER 2011  

Live où vous apprenez. Amour où vous habitez.  Live where you learn. Love where you live.  

Get Ready to Get Involved  September September 1  Student Senate Orien‐

tation 3pm  LaJeunesse  SGA 

September 2  Taste The Nations  6pm‐8pm  Old Ranch  Multicultural 

September 7‐11  Fall Recruitment  McNeese Panhellenic Association 

September 8  Organizations Presi‐dents & Advisors Luncheon 

12pm  LaJeunesse Room 

SGA 

September 9  Coffee &Connection  1pm‐2pm  Multicultural Office 

Multicultural 

September 12  10th Anniversary of 9/11 

1pm‐2pm  Quad Amphi‐theater 

SGA 

September 15  “Jamaican‐Me‐Rowdy”  7pm  Parra Ballroom  SUB 

September 16  Constitution Day  10am‐1pm  New Ranch  SGA September 16  Salsa Night  6pm‐8pm  Old Ranch  Multicultural 

Professional Staff  

 Marc Nichols , M.Ed  Property Manager 

 Brian Roberson, M.Ed 

Director of Residence Life  

Heidi Beirnacki Accounts Manager 

 Jerlan Delmore 

Leasing consultant  

Jared Lognion  Leasing Consultant 

  

Housing Office  

Monday‐Friday 8:00AM‐5:00PM 

 Phone 

(O) (337) 475‐5606 (F) (337) 562‐6504 

 Email 

MSULeasing2@ambling.com  

Visit Us on the Web www.McNeeseResLife.com 

 In case of Emergency Lockout/Maintenance 1‐877‐867‐8410 

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McNeese State University Housing & Residence Life 

"Life doesn't require that 

we be the best, only that 

we try our best." 

‐ H. Jackson Brown 

We encourage you to make your room and apartment a space of your own. We have a very diligent local fire marshal who visits our residences every year so it’s important that we stay safe and follow the guidelines set out for us.

Here are a couple fire hazards and decoration issues we need you to be aware of . . .

-Lamps with plastic lamp shades are a fire hazard because they can melt, especially the 5-arm lamps

-Extension cords must be UL approved and cannot be “daisy-chained” (one plugged into another).

-Please be careful when hanging things on the walls. Tacks and nails are not allowed because they leave holes in the wall. Also, the 3M tabs that should work on all surfaces will peel the paint off the buildings that have been painted recently. Please use only white sticky tack in these buildings, so you are not charged at the end of the year for ruined paint.

What if I lose my key?

You will need to report your key loss to your CA and he or she will order you a new key. You will be charged $35 for a replacement key card or you could use a temporary key up to 5 days with no charge. If during office hours stop by the of-fice. If closed, call the answering service.

What if I don’t like my room-mate?

We encourage to you to follow the model of conflict resolution found in “The Golden Rule”. If you are experiencing conflict or disagree-ment with your roommate, the best thing to do is to talk to your room-mate about the conflict. If you need help talking to your roommate or if things don’t get better, you should involve your CA and/or HD .

ROOM DECORATIONS & FIRE SAFTEY

Don’t Forget These Tips

Want to be a part of something great? Join the newly formed Residence Hall Association! For more information email McNeeseRHA@ymail.com

Keep your room neat, and clean.

Room Checks will be taking place August 31-September 2, 2011. Make sure your rooms are cleaned and neat. Prohibited items and/or appliances may be confiscated.

For mail delivery, Purchase a P.O. Box from the University Post Office. Or Return to Sender!

Please purchase a P.O. Box if you have not done so already. The Housing Office has received many personal mail and text books in the past. To make sure your mail is delivered straight to the person intended, purchase a personal mailbox today.

Trash in the Hallways

Make sure you are taking all trash to the dumpsters. All dumpsters are equipped with sliding doors to make disposal hassle-free.

‘We don’t have a parking problem; We have a walking problem.’

Be certain to park only in approved student parking lots. If you are found in violation you could be ticketed and/or towed.

Maintenance Tip of the Month 

Thanks for Attending the 2011 Resident Orientation

Garbage Disposal Have you ever noticed that your drains are constantly being clogged. One way to help with this problem is to monitor what you place down the drains. The drains are designed to carry normal products… i.e. water. The drains are not designed to carry food items. If you have items that need to be disposed of and you live in the suites or Collette, please take your items to the dumpster. If you live in Bel/ Sallier please use the garbage disposal.

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COWBOY CHAT ISSUE 02 September 2011

 

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9/2/2011  Cross Country vs McNeese Cross Country

Relay Lake Charles  TBA 

9/9/2011  Women's Volleyball  vs McNeese vs. Oral Roberts  Lake Charles  7 p.m. 

9/9/2011  Women's Soccer  vs Prairie View  Lake Charles  7 p.m. 

9/10/2011  Women's Volleyball  vs McNeese vs. UL-Monroe  Lake Charles  12:30 p.m. 

9/10/2011  Women's Volleyball  vs McNeese vs. Prairie View  Lake Charles  6 p.m. 

9/10/2011  Football  vs OPEN     

9/17/2011  Football  vs Univ. of Sioux Falls  Lake Charles, LA  7:00 PM 

9/22/2011  Women's Volleyball  vs Nicholls  Lake Charles  7 p.m. 

9/24/2011  Women's Volleyball  vs Southeastern La.  Lake Charles  2 p.m. 

9/24/2011  Football  vs Southeastern LA  Lake Charles, LA  7:00 PM 

9/25/2011  Women's Soccer  vs Texas Southern  Lake Charles  1 p.m.