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Hello Everyone!!! The staff in the Residence Life Office hopes that you are having a wonderful summer! We have been working diligently to finalize the training schedule for the Fall and are

excited for your return. There is a lot of important information in this newsletter so please read it thoroughly. It includes new staff changes at Edgewood Commons, a message from Dana and

important dates that you should definitely be aware of for training.

This year’s training theme is “Build Your Own Future.” We ask that you arrive for training ON TIME! If you arrive late, you will miss valuable information and may not be a part of the

cohesiveness that staffs develop during this time. If you have any immediate concerns, please contact your Assistant Director/Area Coordinator.

We would like everyone to take some time and consider how you plan to build a community on your floor. Start thinking about what kind of positive relationships you want to develop among

you, your residents, your staff and your supervisor.

Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we look forward to seeing you in August!

Sincerely,

Residence Life Office

Dana Severance D i rec to r o f Res idence L i fe

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Happy Summer, everyone! I hope you have been enjoying a busy summer making lots of money, OR a quiet summer getting lots of rest, depending on what you were hoping for. We have completed five rounds of Preview: FSU for our new freshman class, and we have placed

all of those with housing requests in their rooms, mostly to their satisfaction. Now, the questions begin: Can I change rooms? Can I change roommates? Can I bring my llama?

Actually, I made that one up, but here are a couple of actual questions we have fielded this summer:

“Can I get my bed lofted higher than a high loft? Last year, whenever I sat at my desk, my hair got caught in the bed springs.”

“If I get my bed lofted, will I still have a clear view of my TV?”

Well, we’ll do our best to get all questions answered before you all get back in August, but I have a feeling there will still be plenty left for you when the students return.

Now I’ll fill you in on what has been going on this summer and what changes you can expect when you return:

Simpson Hall renovations are continuing, with a completion date scheduled for mid-August. As with every year, we are keeping our fingers crossed that the work will be completed before the hall staff arrives; I am optimistic, as usual! Simpson will also

have all new furniture as well;

The Freshman class is expected to be about the same size as last year; this means less overcrowding and more flexibility for students to move around as the semester goes

on;

Cumberland Hall will have new mattresses this fall; this leaves Frederick as the only hall still using the older, tan mattresses instead of the newer blue ones;

All of the MicroFridges have been replaced with brand new ones; the new models also feature two electric outlets next to the microwave, to be used for charging phones

and other low-wattage electronic items, freeing up valuable power-strip space for all residents.

And, of course, we will kick off the new school year with a dynamic residential staff, featuring talented returners and brilliant rookies. All of us who have stayed in Frostburg this summer are preparing for your return and looking forward to a fantastic new

year!

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RD/HR Training Begins August 7th at 5pm

Please arrive by 4pm. Check in will be through RLO. If you would like to arrive on August 6th,

please contact your supervisor. RA Training

Begins August 16th at 5pm.

Please arrive by 4pm. Check in will be with your RD or HR. If you would like to arrive

on August 15th, please contact your Assistant Director or Area Coordinator.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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5 6 7 RD/HR

Training Begins 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 RA

Training Begins 17 18

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26 New

Student Check-in/

Meal Plan Begins 27Returning

Student Check-

in 28 29 1st Day

of Classes 30 31

August 2012

Meal Plan RLO provides you with the 14 meals and 100

bonus points plan. If you would like to increase that, please be aware that you will have to pay the difference. All changes to the meal plan that you would like to make should happen by the first week of classes.

Important Dates

to Know

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Edgewood Commons Staff

Director: Debbie Daniels

Assistant Director of Operations: Randi Kaltrider

Debbie Daniels became the Director of Edgewood Apartments in April. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Sacred Heart University in CT, a Master of Science in Secondary Education and an Education Specialist De-gree in Science Teacher Education from the University of Tennessee. Debbie recently moved here from Washington State with her husband, two dogs, two cats, and two kids. In her spare time, she enjoys training and competing in

triathlons, rock climbing, cross country skiing, and cleaning.

Greetings and Salutations to all of the new and returning staff

members of the RLO/Edgewood family! My name is Randi

Kaltrider and I am the Assistant Director of Operations at

Edgewood Commons. I am originally from Carroll County,

Maryland, but I have called Frostburg my home-away-from-

home for the past nine years. I earned my Bachelor of Science

degree in 2008 in Elementary Education, and I earned my

Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction for

Elementary Education in 2010. Like many of you, I began my

leadership on this campus as a RA (6th floor, Cambridge Hall!).

Over the years I developed my leadership skills further by

becoming a HR, a RD, and then in 2009, I assumed the role of

Graduate Assistant at Edgewood Commons. In 2010, I stayed

on the Edgewood staff professionally as the Assistant Director

of Residential Programs. Over the years I have supervised

many great leaders, and I am motivated by helping others

grow and develop. I am an educator by heart, and I love

working with college students. I can’t wait to meet you/see you

again this fall! Remember, “if your actions inspire others to

dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a

leader.”-John Quincy Adams

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Edgewood Commons Staff

Assistant Director of Residential Programs: Norm Cole

Head Resident: Daniel Weir

Norm Cole has joined the Edgewood Team as the Assistant Director of

Residential Programs. Norm earned a BA in Theater from Messiah College

and holds a Master of Education Degree from the University of South

Florida. This will be Norm's 10th year working in residence life in Student

Affairs. In his spare time, he enjoys playing disc golf and coaching youth

soccer.

Hi! My name is Daniel Weir and I will be the Head Resident for Edgewood Commons during the upcoming school year. I

am currently a junior at Frostburg. My majors are History and Political Science, both concentrating in world affairs. I am involved in several organizations on campus and work for the Bobcat Ambassador team during the year. My hob-bies include cooking, bass guitar, reading, and biking. I am

looking forward to a fun and safe school year!

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Charee Grover’s Area

Frost Hall: Kaite Dignan, HR

Staff: 216-Jaydee Moultrie, 302– Alexandra Jones, 316– Kieshauna Thompson

Hello! My name is Katie Dignan, and I am a junior double-majoring in History and Political Science. Last year I was the 3rd floor RA in Frost Hall, and I couldn’t be more excited to return to Frost this year as the Head Resident. I am a Bobcat Ambassador and a member of both the National Residence Hall Honorary and the National Society of Leader-ship and Success. I look forward to meeting everyone in the fall, and I know that this will be a great year!

Hey everyone! My name is Brandon Kelly and I’m a Mass

Communications major with a focus in media management. I’m very

easy to get along with and have a great sense of humor. My favorite

meal is Chicken Alfredo; Favorite candy is gummy bears. Buy me either

one and we’ll be friends for a very long time.

Staff: 204-Celina Bevington, 310-Stepanie Billard, 435-Richard Sweitzer,

528-Alicia Clay, 632– Maria Esguerra

Hi Everyone! I am excited for the new school year start and meet

everyone! My name is Chandler and I am live only 10 minutes down the

road in Cumberland, MD. I just graduated from Frostburg with a

degree in Geography and will be returning to get my Masters in

Interdisciplinary studies. This will be my third year working with

RLO and I am excited to get another year under my belt. Fun fact: Just

in case the picture does not show it, I have an IDENTICAL twin brother

who also attends FSU. Do not be offended if you think you are coming

up to talk to me and I do not respond because it is most likely my

brother. Enjoy your summer!

Allen/Sowers Halls: Chandler Stroup, RD

Allen Staff: 107-Jeffrey Ilechie, 209– Desiree Despertt, 312– Zachary Weir

Sowers Staff: 107-Yolanda Vargas Barba, 209-Jacob Esposito, 312-John Biller

Cambridge Hall: Brandon Kelly, HR

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Charee Grover’s Area

Simpson Hall: Emily Pendleton, HR

Cumberland Hall: Bethany Tognocchi, RD

Staff: 037-Eric Dodson, 106-Erick Garcia, 145-Jazmine Chance,

207-Ememobong Mbek, 247-Janine Fields,

307– Andre Walker, 346-Madison Storey

Hello, my name is Emily Pendleton and I’m going into my senior year at

Frostburg State, I will be the Head Resident of Simpson Hall! I am

studying Recreation and Parks Management with a concentration in

Therapeutic Recreation, I hope to one day work full time with

individuals with disabilities. During my summer vacation I am director at

an outdoor sports and adventure camp (outside all the time, I love it!) I

also work as an usher at Merriweather Post Pavilion (not as exciting). I

love spending my time outside and trying new and crazy things with my

friends! At school I am involved in Alpha Phi Omega National Service

Fraternity and I am in the Recreation and Parks National Honor

Society. I love to have fun and be around new people. I can’t wait to see

you all in August!

Staff: 107-Samantha Barger, 209-Tonnisha Rodgers, 312-Janet Adesina

OH HEY RLO!

I'm Bethany Tognocchi and I will be the RD of the fabulous Cumberland Hall for the second year in a row. I'm currently

beginning my second year of graduate school at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) where I'm studying Student

Affairs in Higher Education. I hear you asking yourself "Well wait a minute Bethany, you're not actually a student at Frostburg?"

and you are absolutely correct! I graduated from Towson University in May of 2011 and decided that I wanted to make Frostburg the next stop on my journey into my beloved field. I

have had the best experiences so far and have grown to love the students, faculty, and staff at FSU. When I'm not supervising the

best RA staff on campus, I enjoy arts & crafts sessions and making my famous dirt cake for my favorite people (its more

popular than I am). Get pumped for a great year!

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Sean McNalley’s Area

Westminster Hall, Gregory “Joe” Akers, RD

Diehl/Gray Halls: Amanda Matousek, RD

Diehl Staff: 107-Dylan Hinther, 209-Nicole Welsch, 313-Steven Marconi

Gray Staff: 109-Dominique Fenelus, 209– Lorenzo Jones,

312-Jessica Covington

My name is Joe Akers and I’m entering my second year in the Residence

Life Office here at Frostburg State University. I earned my Bachelor’s

degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of

Connecticut where I participated in the Athletic program, playing and

working for the football team. After graduating in 2008 I then spent three

years in the corporate world eventually deciding to go back to graduate

school in the fall of 2011. I am looking forward to another great year with

RLO and Frostburg State University.

Staff: 227– Michelle Giambruno, 327-William Covington,

427-J’Monnie Walker, 527– Jessica Cantler,

627-Jennifer Cruz

Hi! I’m Amanda and I’m going to be the RD of Diehl/Gray. This will be my first year in grad school and I am in the School Counseling

program. I got my undergraduate degree in psychology here at FSU and I loved it so much I just couldn’t leave. I will never turn down an invitation to hit the dance floor and I am a firm believer in the

power of chocolate. That being said, I am so looking forward to this upcoming year, mainly so I can build relationships with all of you I don’t know, and continue treasuring the bonds I have with those of you who have already carved out little homes in my heart. Here is

to a year full of working hard and playing harder!

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LaToya Haynes’s Area

Annapolis Hall: Lilah Flores, RD

Frederick Hall: Terrel Moss, RD

Staff: 100-Jerry-Neal Watson, 204-Donovan Daniel, 304-Laura Brevig, 404– Erin Radcliffe, 504– Darlene Jackson, 604-Austin Verner

Staff: 107-Catherine Close, 147-Vincent Rawlings, 206-Jena Smith, 245-Jonathan Morales,

301– Brandon Ogletree

Hi everybody! My name is Lilah Flores and I will be the RD of Annapolis Hall during the upcoming school year. Just to let you know a little bit about me, I’m from Prince George’s County where I graduated from High Point High School. I graduated from Frostburg in May with a major in Fine Arts with a Concentration in Printmaking and Ceramics and a Minor in Psychology. This will be my fifth year as part of the Residence Life family. As an undergraduate I was involved in several organizations on campus and have several jobs on campus including working as a Bobcat Ambassador for 2.5 years and working as a Preview Guide for two summers. In years past I’ve been involved with various organizations including the National Society of Leadership and Suc-cess, the Latin American Student Organization, the BURG Peer Education Network, Amnesty International, and Phi Eta Sigma. I also worked at the Lewis J. Ort Library for four years. When I’m not working I like to hang out with friends, go online, play video games, catch up on TV shows, and watch movies. My hobbies include creating art, collecting quotes, listening to music, and reading books. I look forward to this upcoming school year!

Hello all,

My name is Terrel Moss, I am a graduate student here at Frostburg. In my free time I enjoy playing sports, watching funny

movies, and playing video games. Also, I would like to say I am very laid back and enjoy talking to everyone. I am very excited to work with everyone in Residence Life this school year and can't wait to meet

everyone.