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News from your Community Ambassadors!
Community Ambassadors are Northeastern students who live off-campus, and serve as a resource, leader, and connector for other off-campus students in their respective neighborhoods. This is the pilot year for this new initiative and our goal is to keep off-campus students connected!
Contact your CA today!! |
Mission Hill
Your CA's for Mission Hill are Theresa Donovan, Chris Udall and Marissa Kapfhammer. They can be reached at: MissionhillCA@gmail.com
Theresa Donovan is going into her third year of living on the Hill. She is a Senior Psychology major, and lives on Hillside Street. She looks forward to meeting you at upcoming neighborhood events!
Chris Udall is a Junior Electrical Engineering major. He lives on Tremont at the base of the hill, and welcomes any Mission Hill resident questions!
Marissa Kapfhammer is a 4th year Physical Therapy student. She is an active member of many student groups on campus, and looks forward to meeting more Mission Hill residents!
Your Mission Hill CA favorites are:
Il Mondo Pizza: try the Buffalo Chicken pizza or calzone. Il Mondo's is located at the end of Wigglesworth St. on Huntington Ave.
Check out Mikes Donuts on Tremont St. for delicious morning eats, or Wan's deli for great afternoon sandwhiches!
Watch for an announcement in your email about a CA event on the Hill. We are planning an event in late-October with free food (and who doesn't love that!)
Fenway
Your Fenway CA's are Michael Winston and Dana Brown. They can be reached at:
FenwayCA@gmail.com
Dana Brown- is a Music Industry major and lives in a great two-bedroom apartment on St. Stephen Street.
Michael Winston-is a Business major and has lived off-campus on Gainsborough Street for two years.
Your Fenway CA favorites are:
- Pan Thai on Westland Ave across from Whole Foods. They have great student specials and incredibly friendly waitstaff!
- Symphony Sushi and Terriyaki House located on Boylston Street for the fastest delivery in the area, still warm in less than 25 minutes! Venture across the Fens to Peterborough Street for some great restaurants that are rarely busy.
Kenmore/Fens Your Kenmore/Fens CA's are Sam Moll and Jen Gregory. They can be reached at:
KenmorefensCA@gmail.com
Jen Gregory is a junior sociology major from the south shore of Massachusetts.
Sam Moll is a senior business major from upstate New York.
They are roommates who have lived in the area just shy of a year.
Your Kenmore/Fens CA favorites are:
- El Pelon is a favorite for authentic Mexican food on a budget, located at 92 Peterborough St. Great for an after-class snack or a quick and easy meal.
- At 100 Peterborough St., Thornton's Fenway Grille, you can get all-you-can-eat ribs for $12 on Wednesday nights! If you really want to challenge your all-you-can-eat skills, check out The Chicken Bone on Monday or Wednesday nights from 8-10. Fourteen different kinds of chicken wings and you can try them all!
- Baseball fan? Take advantage of your neighborhood! Lots of bars around Fenway Park still have outdoor seating so even if you don't have tickets you can still hear the crowd roar!
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Guide To Living Off Campus |
| Attention ALL off-campus students: the latest edition of "Guide to Living Off Campus" is here! Come to 226 Curry Student Center to get yours, along with a complimentary shopping tote!
This handbook is filled with information about renting in Boston, neighborhoods in Boston, staying connected to Northeastern , and your legal rights as a renter! This is a handy guidebook that every off-campus student needs to have on hand, so if they ever have any questions they can flip through and find the answer in a flash! |
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Off Campus Student Events |
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HOP OFF STOP OFF- October 15th- 7:45am- Krentzman Quad, Sculpture garden, Ruggles T stop
Educated Renter Workshops:
SHOW ME THE MONEY!-October 7th- 4pm 333 Curry Student Center
LANDLORDS, COCKROACHES, NO HEAT, OH MY!- October 23rd- 3pm- 340 Curry Student Center
FALL COOKING SERIES 1- November 6th
FALL COOKING SERIES 2- November 18th
SHOW ME THE MONEY!:This is a workshop devoted to managing your checkbook, and having enough money to go around to pay for all your groceries, rent, transportation etc. Student Financial Services will be coming to give you a presentation about how to effectively manage the cost of living on your own! Sign up Here!
LANDLORDS, COCKROACHES, NO HEAT, OH MY! This workshop is put on by the Inspectional Services office, and the Rental Housing Resource Center. It will cover some of your basic rights as a renter in the city of Boston. Learn your rights as a tenant, and learn how to deal with problems as they arise. Sign up Here!
DINNER DISCUSSION SERIES: We are starting a new initiative called the Dinner Discussion Series. These discussions will be themed around a specific topic, that will be chosen ahead of time. The leader of the discussion will be a faculty member or community leader who is knowledgeable on the topic. interested? |
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Featured Campus Events |
| NU Pride Week- October 6th-11th
NU Service Day- October 25th
NU Pride Week- As Northeastern continues its quest to become a national and international leader in diversity and inclusion, we are very excited to announce Northeastern's second annual Pride Week, focusing on National Coming Out Day (NCOD) and celebrating the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community and their Allies. NCOD events are aimed at raising awareness of the community among the general population in an effort to build equality for all. The Department of Residential Life in conjunction with the Vice President for Student Affairs office, NUBiLAGA (a student organization at Northeastern for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning and Straight students) The African American Institute, the Asian American Center, and the Resident Student Association are bringing you Northeastern's Pride Week. All involved have worked hard to build a safe, open, and close community on the Northeastern campus. We strive to connect students to groups, organizations, and events that will enhance their college experience.
Homecoming- Each fall, the Husky spirit is showcased at a variety of events during Homecoming Week. Join us to cheer on our teams and enjoy events that are fun for the whole family. This year Homecoming Week will take place on October 14th-18th, 2008. Some featured events will be a special comedy show by Jon Stewart, and the first hockey game against Boston College! Go Huskies!
NU Votes- NU Votes is a collaborative effort between numerous student organizations, Res Life, a few academic departments, and the Office of Student Affairs to achieve our five part mission.
NU VOTES MISSION:
-motivate students to be involved in the 2008 election
-assist in the voter registration process for new voters
-provide information about how to obtain an absentee ballot
-inform students about pertinent issues
-increase the number of NU voters participating in the 2008 presidential election
Programs range from tabling in a quad to entertainment in Blackman Auditorium. It is a great opportunity for each and every student to find the aspect of politics they are most interested in.
Alcohol Week- Alcohol Week is a series of events focused on informing students about alcohol and drug use, and the dangers of abusing them. There will be an outdoor resource fair with beer goggles, and drunk driving simulations to get the feeling on what its like to be drunk, or be in a car with a drunk driver. There will be a BBQ, and a comedian! There will even be a spanish wine and cheese pairing (for the 21+ students). This is a week to inform students with all the information about drugs and alcohol, so they can make the right decision!
NU Service Day- is Saturday October 25 from 10AM - 4PM (Time vary depending on service project) NU Service Day is a chance for NU students, faculty, & staff to come together with local residents to provide a day of valuable service to our partner community organizations and to the surrounding neighborhoods! Bring your friends, fellow residents, or student group members out together for this great volunteer opportunity! NU Students will be meeting in the Outdoor Krentzman Quad Click here for more information
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Featured Office of the Month: O.P.E.N. |
The Office of Prevention and Education at Northeastern, or  O.P.E.N. is a new office on campus, ready to serve students! As part of Northeasterns ongoing efforts to improve the quality of services, Student Affairs is pleased to introduce this office, to provide knowledge on drugs and alcohol. Located in 307 Ell Hall, O.P.E.N. was created to inform Northeastern students about the dangers of alcohol abuse, and how to learn your limits. They are aware that this is a college campus, and students will drink, regardless of what people tell them, so O.P.E.N. is here to take the approach of a mentor. They are not here to preach abstinence, but rather, to keep students from abusing alcohol and drugs. If you are ever curious about alcohol and drug use, or think you may have a problem with alcohol or drugs, stop into their office, and you can have an informal sit down with one of the staff and they'll inform you about what's "normal" regarding these issues! Everything is confidential and safe. They are NOT however, a counseling service. They are merely here to inform and promote safe practices of alcohol and drug use.
O.P.E.N. provides the following services:
-Alcohol and drug "check ups" with staff
-Confidential and non judgmental approach
-Personalized feedback
-NOT a counseling office
-Information and resources about alcohol and drugs
-Campus programming and outreach
O.P.E.N. is located in 307 Ell Hall
617-373- 4459
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Security Deposits- Have You Received Yours?! |
A security deposit is a form of protection for the landlord, should the tenant cause damage to the property, or leave owing rent. A security deposit may only be used for three things:
- Unpaid rent
- The repair of damages caused by the tenant (this does not include general wear and tear)
- They payment of the tenant's percentage of a property tax increase (provided that there was a tax escalator clause in the lease)
A Landlord has until 30 days AFTER the end of the tenancy to return the entire security deposit and its required interest (if the tenancy has been over a year). If any deductions are made, the Landlord must return the balance along with a statement that includes an itemized listing of the deductions with supporting documentation and receipts.
Make sure you get yours!
You can always contact our office (617-373-8480) with any questions/concerns!
for more information, visit
http://www.cityofboston.gov/rentalhousing/pdfs/top10.pdf
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Ship Packages at ResMail! |
 ResMail now offers a package shipping service for Northeastern University students, staff, and faculty.
ResMail is located at 4 Speare Hall and 716 Columbus Ave
Some facts about the service:
- You must present a Husky ID to use the service
- NO CASH. Husky, Visa, and Master Cards ONLY
- No single stamps, only books of stamps will be sold.
- you are responsible for assembling the package
Note: Students living off-campus should update their address information online at the self-service tab at myneu.neu.edu, otherwise the university generated mail will be sent to your HOME address.
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Liberty Mutual $10,000 Responsible Scholars Award |
The goal of this scholarship award is to provide financial assistance to five outstanding undergraduate students who do responsible things in their communities that create a world of difference.Students can apply online at www.ResponsibleScholars.com now through December 31, 2008. People get opportunities to do responsible things everyday. And when a small act grows into a big result, it deserves recognition. The Liberty Mutual Responsible Scholars program challenges students in undergraduate programs with excellent academic achievements to demonstrate what it means to be responsible. Liberty Mutual recognizes that there are thousands of students doing great things on their college campus's everyday and we will award five $10,000 scholarships to students who have initiated a sustainable service or volunteer program that has a widespread impact on their college campus.
Submit a completed application at www.ResponsibleScholars.com | |
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Off Campus Student Services
226 Curry Student Center
Northeastern University
617-373-8480 |
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