Summer Start Blog

2010-07-15T09:54:00.004-04:00

this is the old summerstart blog. please update your bookmarks to the new address at:

www.summerstart.wordpress.com

Math Final Examinations

2009-08-11T17:30:00.003-04:00

Below are the room assignments for your super fantastic awesomely wonderful Math Final Exams! (Okay, so you might not agree with the super fantastic awesomely wonderful part...but this is where you need to go. Don't be late!)

70348 MAT 112 M901 Matthew Rogala
Friday; 8/14; 9-11am; HBC209

70144 MAT 112 M902 Margaret Mueni
Friday; 8/14; 9-11am; Sims 123

70438 MAT 112 M903 Emily Teller
Friday; 8/14; 9-11am; Sims 241

70202 MAT 121 M900 Jeremy Entner
Friday; 8/14; 9-11am; Bowne 105

70688 MAT 121 M901 Patrick Neary
Friday; 8/14; 9-11am; Bowne 418

70828 MAT 183 M901 Shane Surek
Friday; 8/14; 9-11am; Sims 129

70440 MAT 194 M903 Cosmin Anitescu
Friday; 8/14; 9-11am; Bowne 111

Study hard!!

Tell us what YOU think!

2009-08-11T17:19:00.003-04:00

Have some ideas about the SummerStart program? We want to hear them! Tell us about your summer experience at this link:

http://summerstart.syr.edu/surveys/studentassessment.cfm

Your feedback can help us make the program even better next year!

Dance Dance Dance

2009-08-07T16:47:00.003-04:00

Extremely Last Minute Dance!

Schine Underground (where the Talent Show was) from 9 - 11 PM

Bring your SUID.

Checking Out

2009-08-07T14:26:00.005-04:00

Well, our time together is coming to a close and you will need to check out of your room. Below are the CRUCIAL steps. Please make sure to go to your floor meeting as your RA will go over things in more detail.

EVERYONE MUST BE OUT BY SATURDAY, 8/15 AT 12 NOON SHARP (aim for 10 AM as it will be a busy day). NO EXCEPTIONS.

Basic Steps to Checking Out:
1. Clean out your room. Remove all belongings. Recycle any and all papers/plastic, etc. Remove all trash. If there is excessive dirt on the floor, please vacuum.

2. Check the walls, please remove any tape/goo.

3. Double check all drawers/closets before you leave. It will be a long, drawn out process to get your things back if you leave them in the room. Just don’t do it.

4. When your room is clear, lock your door and place your key in the check out envelope that you received in your mailbox. And secure the green “08” security dot to the envelope. Sign the bottom and either bring to the front desk or, if the desk is closed, place in your mailbox.

5. If you drop your key off at the desk, be sure to check your mailbox before you leave for mail/packages. Any remaining packages will be returned to sender.

6. If you are the last person to vacate the room, initial the yellow sign that will be hanging on your door.

If you need storage for the interim week, contact LazyBones @ 877.215.2105

If you need housing between Saturday August 15 and when you move into your Fall assignment, please see the Housing Office.

Banquet

2009-08-07T13:53:00.002-04:00

It is here tonight!

Show up at the Goldstein Auditorium in Schine tonight for an evening of glitz, glamour and good food!

Doors open at 5 PM.

FLAG FOOTBALL REMINDER

2009-08-05T16:18:00.003-04:00

Hey Guys! Don't forget to sign up for FLAG FOOTBALL...it take place TOMORROW, August 6th from 6-9pm at Hendrick's Field near Lawrinson Hall. Reply to August 1st post and be there with your game faces on!!

Students of Color Retreat

2009-08-05T16:09:00.005-04:00

Do you identify as a student of color? Are you interested in learning more about Leadership? Well, then the Students of Color Leadership Retreat is for YOU!

The retreat will take place October 16th-17th at the White Eagle Conference Center in Hamilton, NY. The retreat is absolutely FREE (Transportation and Meals are included!) All you will need is yourself and a positive attitude (OK, and maybe a change of clothes!).

If you are interested, reply to this post with your full name and email address and you will receive more information in the fall! You will learn a little more about this at your floor meetings.

Banquet Photos Needed

2009-08-05T10:18:00.002-04:00

If you have some good pictures from SummerStart that you would like to see in the final Banquet End of the Year Presentation, make sure to visit this link (also on the top right).

Microwave Magic Tonight

2009-08-05T09:30:00.002-04:00

Learn how to make some fancy food via your very own microwave!

YEAH!

Tonight in the lounge at 9 PM be where you meet.

Love the Earth

2009-08-05T09:28:00.001-04:00

...and your residence hall, or this may happen more often.

BLING YOUR ROOM TONIGHT

2009-08-04T16:44:00.001-04:00

Tonight will be ORIGAMI NIGHT!

Come on out at 9 PM to get instructed by our very own Brian Kim on how to make various origami figures!

Stress Reliever

2009-08-04T16:42:00.001-04:00

Sex Jeopardy TONIGHT

2009-08-03T14:47:00.002-04:00

Think you know your sex know-how?

Test it out at tonight's Sex Jeopardy at 9 pm in the lounge. Show up early as team space will be limited.

2009-08-01T15:12:00.000-04:00

Want to play a rousing game of flag football?

Sign up below in the comments section with your name, your preferred position (QB, lineman, or receiver).

The game will transpire this Thursday, August 6 at 6 PM on Hendricks Field in front of Lawrinson Hall (the really tall one near the ESF campus).

Floor Meetings Sunday at 9!

2009-07-31T21:02:00.000-04:00

Make sure to be in your floor lounge (or wherever your RA directs you) for this week's meeting as there's a lot of important stuff to be covered!

Underground Skillz TONIGHT

2009-07-31T09:28:00.004-04:00

The day has arrived!

Come on out tonight to the Schine Student Center Underground (the bottom floor) at 8 PM for an evening of your very own SummerStart students putting on a showcase of their vast skillz!

Darien Lake Final Email

2009-07-31T09:03:00.002-04:00

If you didn't receive an email as of 904 AM this morning AND you signed up, you need to email RD Bill at wmwalsh@syr.edu and ARD Becky at rdaniels@syr.edu super lightning fast!

If we do not get your email by 2 PM, we cannot help you.

Darien Lake Email Snag...

2009-07-30T20:52:00.003-04:00

Big OOPS on our part as the confirmation email only went out to the people who signed up before Tuesday, THUS if you signed up on Tuesday 7/28 than your email is coming! Sorry :)

Cafe Q - Summer Style

2009-07-30T16:44:00.003-04:00

Please join your friends at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Resource Center Thursday July 30 and Wednesday, August 5 for the two “Café Q – Summer Style” sessions!

Coffee, tea and desserts will be available. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to spend your summer evening enjoying some good coffee and great company! Everyone is welcome, including straight allies.

Underground Skillz Run Through Meeting TONIGHT

2009-07-30T12:24:00.003-04:00

Tonight at 8 PM in the Haven Lounge will be the final run through for tomorrow's Underground Skillz tomorrow at 8 PM in the Schine Underground.

Darien Lake Details

2009-07-29T05:04:00.003-04:00

Read the following very very carefully:

Below is all the important details for those signed up AND paid for the Darien Lake Trip (you will have received an email confirming this as of 12:23 PM today).

For Saturday August 1’s trip, you will need to meet outside no later than 845 AM so we can check names and the bus will leave the Haven Circle at 9 AM sharp (be prompt as we will not wait long for stragglers).

Also, you will need to either bring a lunch or buy one on your own at the park. You can get food at the Shaw Dining Center on Friday (swipe twice to get a to-go container along with your dine-in meal).

The bus will arrive at Darien Lake around 1130 and everyone will meet back at the bus at 415 PM sharp. The bus will return to Haven around 7 PM.

Please keep Bill posted at wmwalsh@syr.edu with questions.

Baby Mall

2009-07-29T03:45:00.000-04:00

I bet many of you have been scratching your noggins, wondering what in tarnation is a Baby Mall?

Baby Mall is an interactive game that involves purchasing fake children, solving mysteries and snacking out in the Main Lounge.

I'm sure that still leaves many of your scratching your head, so come out tomorrow Wednesday July 29 at 9 PM in the Haven Lounge to find out.

Organ Concert Tonight!

2009-07-28T12:03:00.001-04:00

Crouse Castle
6 PM

BLING YOUR ROOM TONIGHT

2009-07-28T09:29:00.000-04:00

Tonight you get to make a hot flower pot of your own, complete with plant!!!

Lounge at 9 PM as usual.

LAST Trip Sign-Up!

2009-07-27T11:40:00.002-04:00

Folks, it is sooooo important that you show up tomorrow, Tuesday July 28 from 4-530 PM at Bill's office with your $16 payment if you want to go to Darien Lake this Saturday, August 1. Stop by also if you're not sure you've signed up AND paid.

If you cannot show up, then you need to email Bill BEFORE this time in order to get yourself on the sign-up list.

NO ADDITIONAL SIGN-UPS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER TOMORROW AT 530 PM.

3 x 3 Basketball Tournament REMINDER

2009-07-27T10:00:00.003-04:00

Hi All! Don't forget to sign up for the 3X3 Basketball Tournament TONIGHT from 7-10pm!!

You can reply to this message with your team name and the three players on your team. Sign ups will stay open until 3pm today (Monday). See you tonight...bring your A game!!

(To reply to a previous post, we cannot change it to a 5 x 5- sorry!)

Floor Meetings Sunday at 9!

2009-07-24T16:09:00.000-04:00

Make sure not to miss this week's meeting!

Weekend Day Fun!

2009-07-24T11:03:00.002-04:00

Looking for something to do on Saturday or Sunday? Check out this weekend's Connective Corridor events schedule! There's several festivals as well as lots of nice places in downtown Armory Square.

3 on 3 Basketball Tournament- MONDAY!

2009-07-24T04:33:00.000-04:00

Are you ready to show off some serious Basketball skills?? This Monday at 7pm in Archbold Gymnasium is your chance! Get a team of 3 together and get ready for an athletic event like no other! Sign up by replying to this post with the names and email addresses of your 3-person team as well as your team name (make it good!) and head to the Basketball Courts in Archbold Gym on Monday at 7pm.

All are welcome (teams can be made up of any gender combination). And if you don't feel like playing, come and cheer on your friends!

See you there!!

Movie on the Quad!!

2009-07-23T20:21:00.000-04:00

The Express will play on the Quad at 9 PM on Friday 7/24. Make sure to bring a blanket or chair of your own.

There will even be free popcorn and soda!

Mix it Up at the Slutzker Center for International Students

2009-07-23T16:28:00.002-04:00

Looking for something fun to do on Friday afternoon? Head on down at 4:30pm to the Slutzker Center (the corner of Waverly Avenue and Walnut Place) for MIX IT UP. Mix It Up is a meet and greet for International and American SU/ESF students. Make some friends, eat some food and have a blast!

Guitar Hero Saturday Night!

2009-07-23T11:06:00.006-04:00

Think you have skills with with the Guitar Hero tunes? Wanna just jam with your friends?

Then come on down to the lounge this Saturday, 7/25 for an evening of Guitar Hero.

Come out and try your skills with your cohorts!

Reminder: Waterloo is Canceled.

2009-07-23T11:04:00.002-04:00

...so if you show up outside Saturday morning, there will not be a bus waiting to whisk you away :)

Skillz Underground Meeting Tonight!

2009-07-23T09:38:00.002-04:00

Just a reminder of the meeting this evening in the Main Lounge at 8 PM.

Whether you were there at last week's meeting or not, make sure to come up out if you are evenly mildly interested in performing/working in the showcase (aka Skillz Underground).

JumpStart Part II

2009-07-22T19:01:00.002-04:00

Hello future SU leaders!
Remember that amazing program that you participated in on Tuesday in class? Well, luckily you have another opportunity to join in for phase 2 of JumpStart. On Friday, in the Haven main lounge, YOU will be challenged in new ways and will develop new leadership skills that you never knew you had. AND, at the end of the session you will be treated to a delicious dinner of Dinosaur BBQ! Show up at 1pm and be ready to have a great time! The program ends around 5pm with dinner at the end. Be there on time because only the first 40 people will be able to participate in the event!
See you there!
The JumpStart Team

Soccer

2009-07-21T11:55:00.000-04:00

Weather permitting, the recreational soccer activities for SummerStart and Summer College students (and R.A.s) on Tuesdays and Thursdays as possible.

The play begins Tuesday July 21st. Meet in front of Haven Hall at 5:50, to continue onward on to Thornden Park (make sure to sign out at the Main Desk).

Blue Light Amazing Race!

2009-07-21T11:43:00.004-04:00

This Wednesday there will be a competition of epic proportions that will transpire around campus!

The Blue Light Amazing Race, which will mirror the popular concept of a race incorporating puzzles and challenges along the way, will take teams of 3 (or 4 in the event of odd numbers) your fellow SummerStart students pit against one another in a challenge incorporating knowledge and skills as well as efficiency.

The race will begin tomorrow at 6 PM in the Haven Main Lounge. People who would like to play should arrive at 545 PM.

First team to complete the race will win

BLING YOUR ROOM TONIGHT

2009-07-21T11:24:00.002-04:00

Tonight at 9 PM in the Lounge, you can make your own custom door hanger to suit your personal tastes!

Extremely Brief Power Outage

2009-07-21T11:16:00.001-04:00

On Wednesday, July 22 there will be a brief power outage in Haven Hall from 10 AM - 1010 AM.

Waterloo is CANCELED

2009-07-20T14:18:00.003-04:00

Updated 7/21

Due to extenuating circumstances, the Waterloo trip had to be canceled.

If you paid for the trip, you will receive your $5 back in your mailbox.

Keep an eye on the blog as there will be another activity or two to supplement the vacancy.

Trip Sign Up!!!

2009-07-19T13:49:00.002-04:00

This Tuesday, 7/21 from 4 PM - 530 PM in Bill's Office.

Waterloo has been CANCELED. Please see the above post for details.

For Darien Lake, bring your $16 non-refundable payment.

BRING EXACT CHANGE.

Sounds in the Lounge

2009-07-17T13:32:00.002-04:00

Have a favorite old music video?

Always wondered who that guy was who sang that song with the chorus "heeeeeey, hooooooo, heeeeeey, hoooooo"?

Come on out Saturday, 7/18 at 9 PM for a night to jam to your favorite old videos from the days past (remember TRL?).

As always, there were be plenty of snacks.

Floor Meetings: THIS Sunday at 7/19 at 9 PM

2009-07-17T13:29:00.002-04:00

Make sure to be at this week's meeting in your floor lounge (or as your RA directs you).

...TGIF !

2009-07-16T14:07:00.002-04:00

This Friday, we'll have a shindig just like the days of your youth!

Lots of snacks, drinks and good old TV shows of yore.

9 PM Haven Lounge.

SummerStart Alum Panel

2009-07-15T17:28:00.002-04:00

Have a question you're dying to ask a former SummerStart alum?

Well tonight you'll have the chance in the main lounge at 9 PM. We'll have people of all prior years comment on what it was like in the old days.

Underground Skillz Interest Meeting

2009-07-14T17:26:00.002-04:00

Interested in showing off a talent or skill of yours?

Come out to the info meeting Thursday at 9 PM in the Haven Lounge for SummerStart's Underground Skillz!

BLING YOUR ROOM TONIGHT

2009-07-14T17:00:00.002-04:00

Tonight at 9 PM in the Haven Lounge you get to customize a 4x6 wooden frame of your choice!

College Dinners

2009-07-14T10:35:00.004-04:00

This Thursday there will be College Dinners!

What that means is that you need to be at the location that matches your major/college on Thursday for dinner (the dining hall will not be an option that night).

If you would like to walk over with an RA, they will meet outside Haven at 445 PM and begin walking over at 450 PM (the exception is Architecture, who will meet at 545 PM outside Haven).

Architecture is at Aladdins at 6 PM

Arts and Sciences is at Hall of Languages Room 500 at 5 PM

Engineering is at the Carrier Dome at 5 PM

Education is at AppeThaizing at 5 PM

Human Ecology is at Sims Hall Room 331 at 5 PM

iSchool is at Panda West at 5 PM

Management is at School of Management (SOM) Room 215

Public Communications is at Panda West at 5 PM

VPA (Visual Performing Arts) will be on the Lawn of Crouse Hall or in Crouse Hall Room 308 at 5 PM

Trip Sign Ups...

2009-07-13T19:47:00.002-04:00

More are soon to come!

Read the blog every day to make sure you don't miss them.

Reminder: Mandatory Paintball Meeting

2009-07-13T12:33:00.000-04:00

Monday, 7/13 at 8 PM
Haven Lounge

If you signed up, you should have received an email but if you did not or you have not signed up and would like to (there's only a few spots left), then you should come too.

Make Your Own Calendar

2009-07-13T12:29:00.002-04:00

Tonight at 9 PM in Haven's Lounge, you can make a practical yet blazing calendar to suit your personal scheduling needs!

Don't miss out!

Board Game Night

2009-07-10T18:10:00.001-04:00

Saturday, 7/11 at 9 PM in the Haven Lounge.

Mix it Up Social at the Slutzker Center

2009-07-10T13:58:00.000-04:00

Come on by the Slutzker Center on the corner of Walnut and Waverly at 430 PM today, July 10 for a fun social for all students.

There will be free food and a variety of people.

Check their website for more info.

Picnic Cancelled

2009-07-10T12:12:00.000-04:00

The picnic originally scheduled for tomorrow with Shaw Dining Center has been cancelled due to chance of inclimate weather.

Keep checking the blog for updates!

Karaoke Night on Friday!

2009-07-10T05:35:00.000-04:00

Tonight, Friday 7/10 at 9 PM, there will a karaoke party in the lounge.

Stop in for a fun time had by all!

More Trip Sign Ups...

2009-07-09T17:42:00.000-04:00

Tomorrow, Friday 7.10 from 3 - 4 PM, there will be trip sign-ups in RD Bill's office.

Weekend Away

2009-07-09T17:37:00.001-04:00

If you are going away this weekend, YOU MUST submit a Weekend Away Form to the Main Desk in Haven ASAP.

If you already have, it can't hurt to check.

Fresh Prince in Your PJs

2009-07-09T16:15:00.000-04:00

Come on out to watch some episodes of the Fresh Prince of Bel Air (and maybe some other shows) in the Haven Lounge at 9 PM.

Snacks and drinks will be provided.

DPS Information

2009-07-09T14:45:00.000-04:00

Stop by the lounge from 2-4pm on FRIDAY to meet DPS Officer and Crime Prevention Manager CJ McCurty and learn all about the resources tthe Department of Public Safety has to help you stay safe. Included will be information for how to protect one of your most prized possesions...your laptop! If you choose, you can stop by the S.U. Bookstore and pick up the laptop registration kit (made by the STOP company) and Officer McCurty will help you install it.

SU Trivia

2009-07-08T19:30:00.000-04:00

Tonight at 9 PM in the lounge!

Win SU T Shirts!

Dont' Forget...!

2009-07-08T13:24:00.000-04:00

If you are leaving campus for an event outside of an official SummerStart Trip (Paintball, Waterloo Outlets or Darien Lake) you need to stop at the Main Desk and sign out. If you are looking to leave for the weekend, you must pick up a form at the Main Desk.

Thank you!

....Trip Sign-Ups!

2009-07-08T12:25:00.001-04:00

The moment that many of you have waited for!

As per our Calendar, we will be going to:
- Paintball on 7/18
- Waterloo Shopping Outlets on 7/25
- Darien Lake on 8/1

Sign-ups are limited for all of our trips so we will have sign-ups tonight 7/8 from 8 - 9 PM (or when all the slots are taken) at Bill's office. Please form a line against the windows that does not impede traffic.

To sign up you will need:
- a $5 refundable-upon-arrival-that-morning deposit for paintball
- a $5 refundable-upon-arrival-that-morning deposit for Waterloo Outlets
- a $16 NON-refundable payment for Darien Lake.

ONLY EXACT CHANGE IN CASH WILL BE EXCEPTED.

Need to leave for the weekend?

2009-07-07T11:15:00.000-04:00

Weekend Leave Forms are now available at the Main Desk.

Each form is due 48 hrs (no less than 24 hours) in advance of your departure.

Drop off the completed form to either Bill, Becky or the Main Desk (from 8 AM - midnight).

BLING YOUR ROOM TONIGHT

2009-07-07T10:58:00.000-04:00

Tonight @ 9pm in the Haven Lounge will be the first edition of the BLING YOUR ROOM series.

Each week we will have a different item for you to decorate and take back to add some pizazz to your room. Tonight we will be creating some ID Card Holders to keep your Syracuse ID safe, but in style.

Hope to see you there!

Floor Meeting Part 2 Tonight!

2009-07-06T12:41:00.000-04:00

You don't want to miss out on your floor meeting part 2 tonight!

While last night was just a whole lot of necessary business, tonight will be a chance for you all to really get into the good stuff.

Each floor will have their floor meeting at 9 PM tonight in their floor lounge!

First Day of Classes!

2009-07-05T15:53:00.000-04:00

Don't forget to:
- Go to all of your classes. Sounds obvious, but you can't afford to miss a class.

- Get your picture ID from ID Card Services in Steele Hall if you don't have one.

- After you get your ID, you should arrange to stop by RD Bill or ARD Becky's office for a security dot.

- Get to your other orientation activities today (see the post below).

The Big Days of July 5th and 6th!

2009-07-02T00:35:00.000-04:00

We're anxiously counting the days until everyone arrives. To assist in the process, here is a glimpse of the day of July 5th and 6th's orientation:

July 5

Arrival and Check-in is 8 AM - 1 PM, in Haven Hall

Lunch is 1130 AM - 130 PM, in Shaw Hall

Registration Adjustment is 12 PM - 230 PM,

- at the Hall of Languages 329 for Arts and Sciences

- at Link Hall 123 for Engineering

- at University College for all other colleges

Textbook Purchase is 12 PM - 3 PM, in Syracuse Bookstore in the Schine Student Center

Parent Orientation is 130 PM - 230 PM, Link 105

Nelson Denny Test is 3 PM - 430 PM, in Stolkin Auditorium, Physics Building

Dinner is 5 PM - 6 PM, in Shaw Hall

Convocation is 630 PM - 730 PM, in Grant Auditorium

Coaches/Student Meetings is 745 PM - 845 PM, to be announced at Convocation

Floor Meetings in Haven Hall are:

- 9 PM for floors 4, 6, 8, 10

- 1015 PM for floors 5, 7, 9, 11

Ice Cream Bonanza! at 1115 PM in the Haven Lounge

July 6

First Day of Classes (make sure to check a map or ask an RA if you're unsure where to go)

Public Safety, Judicial Affairs and Math Writing Consulting Orientation is 615 - 715 PM in the Watson Auditorium.

Floor Meetings are at 9 PM on each floor

We're greatly looking forward to all of it.

Writing and Math Consultation

2009-07-01T20:28:00.000-04:00

Math Consultation is available Sunday - Thursday from 7 - 10 PM in Haven 121 and 122

Writing Consultation is available at the Writing Center (101 HBC), available during regular daytime business hours (see the website) as well as for drop ins between 7 - 10 PM.

Weekend Away Form: Due 24 hrs before you leave!!

2009-07-01T14:57:00.001-04:00

SummerStart Calendar

2009-07-01T12:50:00.007-04:00

Updated as of 7/31/09

Welcome

2009-06-16T13:15:00.000-04:00

Welcome SummerStart students! The day of July 5th is almost here and we're anxiously looking forward to your arrival.

This blog will be a central source for all important SummerStart information, including timely announcements, plugs for events and more.

Make sure to bookmark this page to make it easily accessible.