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We know how hectic Moving Day in Boston can be, especially if you have to move out of your previous apartment on the same day! We want to help if we can. To get a good idea of how we could best serve your needs please complete a short questionnaire by clicking HERE |
| PICK UP YOUR "GUIDE TO LIVING OFF CAMPUS" TODAY! |
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Having Problems with a Landlord? Need to know what to do if your apartment gets damaged? Want to know your basic rights? Stop by 226 Curry Student Center, to pick up your copy of our "Guide to Living Off Campus" handbook!
Also available as a PDF on our website.
The office is open Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
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| HUSKIES SAVE...
USE YOUR HUSKY CARD TO CUT COSTS |
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Retail Savings! Some retail stores offer a discount for college students. Most stores that offer such a discount do not advertise it but grant the discount when asked. J.Crew and Eastern Mountain Sports both offer 15% off for students who show a college ID. So ask & save!
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Sad that tickets are sold out? Don't worry, there are a lot more great Summester events coming up!
Starting June 29th the second half of Summester Event Tickets will go on sale via NUPAY. Here are some of the trips and events that will be available:
Water Country:
Cool off and explore the thrills at one on the country's top water parks
New York City:
Enjoy a day in the Big Apple!
Six Flags:
Spend the day at New England's best and biggest theme park!
Deep Sea Fishing:
Step aboard and get ready for a day into night deep sea fishing trip!
Martha's Vineyard:
Relax on an unspoiled beach or meander through quaint shops on this perfect little New England island
Rent:
Don't miss the show that transformed how a generation feels about musicals.
Before these tickets go on sale you can still take advantage of the Summester program by going to:
KEEPIN IT COOL No advance planning required! Just swing by the Library Quad (afterHOURS if it's raining) on Mondays between 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM to grab some free novelties! Cool off with FREE ICE CREAM and chill tunes.
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| Fenway Civic Association Jazz Concert |
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Don't miss this great musical event!
June 9
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Located at the Rose Garden in the Fens
Bring your own food and enjoy live jazz outside on a warm summer night!
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OFF CAMPUS HOUSING ONLINE
NU's Resource to Search for Housing, Sublets and Roommates
Can't find an apartment? Need a roommate? Northeastern has a new online service that makes everything easier. From looking for cheap furniture, finding roommates, or searching for sublets and apartment rentals, our online resource is here to help. Create a profile to view all the apartment and sublet listings available. There are about 80 apartment ads listed on the site as of now, and that isn't counting sublet postings! You can also create your own ads and chat on message boards with other students who are using the site. The more people who use the site the more off-campus housing options NU students will have, so spread the word!
FREE to all NU students, faculty & staff!
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OFF CAMPUS STUDENT BARBECUE A SUCCESS!!! |
We had a lot of fun in the sun this past Saturday at our barbecue in the Fens. The food was great, everyone had fun playing games, the water balloon toss was a hit, and people loved our off-campus t-shirts. Luckily it was a beautiful day as well. We would like to thank Student Activities who made it possible to feature this event in the Summester program, and our Community Ambassadors who planned and organized the games. Disappointed you missed the barbecue? Stay tuned and sign up for future programs and events we're planning in the coming months!
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LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR GRILLING 101 WORKSHOP!!!
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Thirsty? Treat yourself to some lemonade this summer |
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OLD FASHIONED LEMONADE:
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Ingredients:
6 lemons
1 cup white sugar
6 cups cold water
Directions:
- Juice the lemons to make 1 cup of juice. To make your labor easier, FIRMLY roll the lemons between your hand and counter top before cutting in half and juicing.
- In a gallon pitcher combine 1 cup lemon juice, 1 cup sugar, and 6 cups cold water. Stir. Adjust water to taste. Chill and serve with ice
EASY RASPBERRY LEMONADE:
Prep time: 5 Minutes
Ingredients:
1 (12 fluid ounce) can of frozen raspberry lemonade concentrate
3 cups of water
3/4 teaspoon lime juice
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
1 cup crushed ice
1 cup fresh raspberries, garnish
18 mint leaves, garnish (optional)
Directions:
- In large punch bowl, combine raspberry lemonade concentrate, water and lime juice. Stir lemon-lime soda and crushed ice. Garnish each glass with a fresh raspberry and a mint leaf
"BEST LEMONADE EVER"
Prep time: 30 Minutes
Cook time: 5 Minutes
Ready in: 4 Hours 30 minutes
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups white sugar
8 cups of water
1 1/2 cups lemon juice
Directions:
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup of water. Bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
- Remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. In pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups of water.
Try to stay cool this summer and take advantage of these great recipes!
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Looking for something to do inside when it's too hot?
CHECK OUT THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE!!!
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 Starting in June there are a lot of brand new exhibits that are going to be in the Museum of Science, located right next to the Science Park T stop. Here are some of the great attractions that will be open to the public this month:
National Geographic Crittercam: The World Through Animal Eyes-Temporary Exhibit
Opens Sunday, June 7, Included with Exhibit Halls admission:
Discover what Earth's creatures are up to when humans are not around! Crittercam, a compact research tool safely worn by wildlife, captures video, sound, and environmental data-all without human interference. This multimedia exhibit introduces visitors to Crittercam's sometimes-surprising findings, and experience the world from an entirely new perspective. See life from the viewpoint of penguins, seals, lions and more.
Deep Sea-Large-format Film
Opens Friday, June 19:
This June, Mugar Omni Theater audiences will find themselves transported beneath the waves to explore the world of amazement that lies below the surface of the Earth's oceans with the film Deep Sea. Dive below the ocean surface to swim alongside some of the world's most exotic creatures, from the Giant Pacific Octopus to the Mantis Shrimp. Witness their unique day-to-day behaviors, and explore the beautiful and unusual world that exists in our oceans.
Journey to the Edge of Space and Time-Planetarium Show
Opens Saturday, June 20:
Travel to the farthest reaches of our universe and venture back in time to the beginning of it all. This Planetarium show examines our efforts to understand the cosmos, showing how ideas once considered wild are now building blocks of new knowledge. Learn how Einstein's idea that stars could collapse into distorted curves in space -- considered fantastic in 1916 -- is now commonly accepted as the concept behind black holes, and how Edwin Hubble's 1929 space observations lead to the discovery that the universe is expanding.
There are a lot more new and unique attractions that will be available to the public this month. For more information on these exhibits, and additional information on the attractions listed above, visit www.mos.org
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Stressful day? Take a break and Meditate |
Tuesday Lunchtime Meditations:
Tuesdays from 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Location: The Sacred Space, 2nd floor Ell Hall
Take a break in your busy day to relax and find awareness in the moment! This guided meditation sitting is offered weekly through the summer 1 session... participants may attend ANY week or EVERY week with no advance registration. All are welcome including beginners. This session sometimes practices chant in Sanskrit. Meditation cushions and chairs provided. Guided by Carmen Thurston, a student in Behavioral Neuroscience. Sponsored by the NU Spiritual Life Center.
Cost: free
For more information check out http://www.northeastern.edu/spiritual_life |
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ALL YOU CAN EAT ICE CREAM FESTIVAL
All Proceeds go the the Jimmy fund for cancer research and treatment |
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Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl®
Presented by FedEx
June 9 - 11, 2009
Noon - 8 p.m. every day
City Hall Plaza, Boston
The Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl presented by FedEx is the nation's largest all-you-can-eat ice cream festival. The event serves up ice cream from nine of the nation's leading ice cream companies while raising money for the Jimmy Fund, which supports cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Thanks to generous support, the 2008 Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl presented by FedEx raised more than $345,000, bringing the 26-year total to more than $2 million.
For more information on the event and how to purchase tickets:
Phone: (617) 632-5008
Or toll-free: (800) 52-JIMMY |
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SAFEnet Advisory: Craigslist |
Craigslist.com....along with being mentioned in a recent series of high profile and tragic crimes, the name also suggests an opportunity to acquire much needed or wanted computers, furniture, DVDs and other assorted items, or to dispose of them. Craigslist has also become a site for those with a criminal mindset who offer jobs that don't exist, apartments that are unavailable, electronic items or cell phones that either don't exist or are stolen property.
The point to consider is how safe are you? How safe is your identity? How do you know you are dealing with a reputable seller? The answers to these questions may be as varied as the site itself. Many websites work with law enforcement while Craigslist cautions buyers with links to safety and security information pages including: Personal Safety Tips; Avoiding Scams and Fraud; Prohibited Items and Recall information.
Some simple safety and security tips from the NU Police Department, including some from Craigslist.com are listed below:
1. Insist on meeting someone for the first time in a public place like a café, coffee shop, etc.
2. Tell a friend or family member where you are going
3. Take your cell phone with you
4. Consider having a friend accompany you
5. Trust your instincts
6. Deal locally with people you can meet in person
7. Never wire funds via Western Union, Money-gram or any other wire service
8. Fake cashier checks and money orders are common. A bank will cash them, but ultimately you are responsible for those funds when they turn out to be fake
9. Never give out financial or personal information such as bank accounts, credit cards, Social Security Numbers, E-bay, or PayPal information
10. Avoid deals involving shipping or escrow services, where a buyer sends money to a 3rd party, or company, to hold until the product is delivered and accepted by the buyer. The 3rd party is then to send the money to the seller.
11. A buyer may "Overpay" and the seller is asked to forward the balance to another account. The check used for this payment may be found to be fraudulent and the seller is responsible for the funds
12. Only a scammer will "Guarantee" your transaction
13. Beware of messages telling you that you've won a lottery. You can't win a lottery you didn't enter
14. Never pay anything upfront
15. If it seems too good to be true, IT PROBABLY IS!
"Your Safety Is Our Reward"
Northeastern University Police Department
Routine Business: 617-373-2121
Police - Fire - Medical Emergencies: 617-373-3333
Public Safety Division - Administration Offices: 617-373-2696
http://www.neu.edu/publicsafety | |
Sincerely,
Off Campus Student Services
226 Curry Student Center
617-373-8480
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