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Off Campus Student Social
September 23, 6:30-9pm
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Save the Date! Come meet your new Community Ambassadors and mingle with other Off Campus students. Come for the food! The games! The live music!
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"I have just moved into my first off campus apartment, and while we were unpacking we noticed that there were no batteries in the smoke alarm. My Landlord told me that it was my responsibility to buy batteries for the alarm. Is this true?"
- Off Campus Newbie
Dear 'Newbie',
As a tenant you have the right to an apartment that is clean and safe, and that includes having fully operational fire alarms. It is the landlord's responsibility to maintain both smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in the residence, which includes purchasing new batteries as needed.
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Warm, sweet apples on a Sunday afternoon!
Ingredients:
Directions
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Preheat toaster oven to 350° F. Wash apples, and remove almost all of the core-leave about1/2 inch of apple at the bottom. Dig all remaining seeds out. Place apples in your toaster oven pan
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Mix sugar, cinnamon, and nuts in a small bowl, and spoon into the holes in the apples. Top with a small dollop of butter.
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Pour water, cider or juice over apples so it fills the lower part of the pan and cover with aluminum foil (if oven allows)
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Bake for about 30 mins (apples should be tender but not mushy).
Great with Vanilla Ice Cream! |
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Green Tips of the Month |
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CONSERVE WATER
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When washing dishes by hand, don't let the water run while rinsing.
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Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.
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Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap.
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If your shower fills a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, replace the showerhead with a water-efficient model.
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For cold drinks keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap. This way, every drop gets used.
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Collect the water you use for rinsing fruits and vegetables, then reuse it to water houseplants.
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Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you'll save up to 150 gallons per month. |
| Gallery 360: Installations by Tim Murdoch |
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Sculptor Tim Murdoch's three installations; "Touch", "Who's That", and "Tubes", will be on display at Gallery 360 through October 8.
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As you get settled into your new apartment, be aware of the following reminders and resources provided by the City of Boston.
Rent Safely Rental units must be inspected within 45 days of a new tenancy. Check inspection records and dates:
www.cityofboston.gov/isd/housing/certunits.asp
Don't Crowd
No more than four unrelated undergraduates may share a unit: www.cityofboston.gov/isd/housing/pdfs/student%20Zoning%20Flyer.pdf
Keep it Neat
Battle Bedbugs
Don't pickup furniture from the curb: http://www.cityofboston.gov/isd/housing/bb.asp
Boston Police (non-emergency)
Mission Hill 617-343-4270
Fenway 617-343-4250
Mayor's 24 Hr. Hotline 617-635-4500
Rental Housing Resource Center 617-635-4200 Inspectional Services Department (ISD) 617-635-5300
Boston MBTA Information 617-222-3200
Need an On Campus Locker? Visit the Information Center on the ground floor of the Curry Student Center to reserve yours! |
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 Say Hello to your Community Ambassadors for 2009 -2010!
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Community Ambassadors are Northeastern students who live off-campus and serve as a resource and connector for off-campus students. Your ambassadors will keep you connected to campus programs and resources and can assist you with tenant issues.
Your Mission Hill CA's:
Mathew Desilet, Marissa Kapfhammer, Lyndsie Mannix, Jill McIntosh (MissionHillCA@neu.edu)
Your Fenway/Kenmore CA's:
Lisa Babaya, Dana Brown, Ashley Dickerson, Alesha Garvon, Tim Love
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Annual Mission Hill Road Race: September 19 
Take the Challenge - It will be one Hill of a Run! Participate in the annual 5K Mission Hill Road Race to benefit the Kevin W. Fitzgerald Park, also known as Puddingstone Park.
When: Saturday, September 19, 2009 Walkers start at 9:30 a.m.
Runners start at 10:00 a.m. Distance: Five Kilometers (3.1 miles) Location: Begins and ends at the Park, St. Alphonsus St.
Registration: 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. race day or CLICK HERE to receive an entry form to pre-register.
Awards: Medals for Male and Female winners in 8 divisions Refreshments: Food, music, and Awards Ceremony
Help NU win the Puddingstone Cup for the greatest number of participants!
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CAMPUS EVENTS
Save the Dates! |
Trash2Treasure
When: Monday, September 7th 1 -8 p.m.
Where: Indoor Quad, Curry Student Center Night at the Student Center
When: Tuesday, September 8th 6 -9 p.m.
Where: Indoor Quad, Curry Student Center
Community Ambassadors Welcome Back Station
When: Wednesday, September 9th 12 -1:30 p.m.
Where: Library Quad
Activities Fair
When: Thursday, September 10th 3 -5 p.m.
Where: Library Quad
Dr. Drew Comes to Northeastern
When: Friday, September 11th 7:30 p.m.
Where: Blackman Auditorium
Piketoberfest
When: Saturday, September 12th 3:30 -7 p.m.
Where: Centennial Commons Volunteer Fair
When: Wednesday, September 16th 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Where: Krentzman and Library Quads
Mission Hill Road Race
When: Saturday, September 19th, begins at 10 a.m.
Where: Kevin W. Fitzgerald Park, St. Alphonsus St.
Off Campus Student Social
When: Wednesday, September 23rd, 6:30 -9 p.m.
Where: afterHOURS
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CITY EVENTS |
 Go Urban Adventure Race Saturday, September 5th 10:30am - 5:30 p.m. at Ned Devine's in Faneuil Hall
- Free Fencing Demonstration Friday, September 11th 7:30 -8:30 p.m at the Boston Fencing Club
- The Boston Arts Festival Friday, September 11th 12 - 6 p.m. at Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia live taping Tuesday, September 15th at 8 p.m. in the House of Blues
- Boston Landmarks Films Series: Sleeping Beauty Thursday, September 17th at 7:00 p.m. in the DCR Hatch Memorial Shell
- Comedy Connection Presents: Colin Quinn Saturday, September 19th at 7 p.m. in the Wilbur Theatre
For more information about City Events in Boston go to http://calendar.boston.com/boston-ma/events/ |
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SAFEnet Advisory |
The school year is starting and with the new year comes the annual rush to move in to your new "Home". The Public Safety Division would like to take this opportunity to provide safety tips that can help protect you and your belongings both at home and while traveling to and from the campus.
STREET SMARTS FOR BOSTON AND CAMPUS:
ON CAMPUS:
1) Familiarize yourself with the Personal Safety Escort Service: call 617-373-2121
2) Be aware of the Emergency Assistance phones located throughout campus
3) Program University Police numbers into your cell phone: 617-373-2121 for escorts; 617-373-3333 for police, fire and medical emergencies
OFF CAMPUS:
1) Keep apartment doors closed and secured at all times
2) The front door should be equipped with a deadbolt, key lock and peephole
3) Do you have a buzzer system? Does it work? Don't buzz in anyone you don't know
4) Get out and meet your neighbors
5) Install riser restrictors on your windows, especially on fire escapes and ground floors
ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
1) Avoid showing or flashing money or jewelry
2) Wait for trains and buses with other people, or by the booth
3) Stay away from commotions or fights
4) Be aware of pickpocketing, make sure your backpack is fully closed
GENERAL SAFETY TIPS:
1) Trust your instincts. If it doesn't seem right, leave the area
2) At night, stay in well lit areas
3) Choose well traveled areas, avoid shortcuts and alleys
4) There is safety in numbers, always walk with others
5) Carry your purse close to your body. Carry a wallet in your front pants pocket
6) Learn about your neighborhood: what stores are open late? Where is the police and fire station? |
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Message from O.P.E.N.
Office of Prevention & Education at Northeastern |
Living off campus has its advantages, and whether this is your first time out of the residence hall or you're a seasoned off-campus pro, here's some information about alcohol and drugs.
First things first, keep yourself safe, while still having fun:
Know what you're getting
 A standard drink=
12 oz. beer (2nd from top line)
8 -10 oz. malt liquor (Smirnoff Ice, Colt 45, etc.)
4-5 oz. wine or champagne (2nd from bottom line)
1-1.5 oz. liquor (bottom line)
Stay in your green zone
·A Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) up to .05 allows for positive symptoms of alcohol-like a warm feeling, extra energy & 'good buzz'-without negative consequences like memory loss, vomiting, & hangovers!
·Calculate your BAC at northeastern.edu/open/Green_Zone.html or download the BAC Calculator app for your iPhone at apple.com
·Many people think that more alcohol=better buzz, but this isn't true. After you pass a certain green zone, alcohol's depressant effects kick in & you're more likely to have those negative effects.
To help reduce negative effects of alcohol & save a bunch of money, try out the following:
·Eat before & while drinking
·Space your drinks over time
·Mix in non-alcoholic drinks
·Keep track of your drinks
·Avoid energy drinks as mixers, they make you feel less drunk thank you actually are and can prompt you to drink more.
Other ways to stay safe:
·Don't leave a drink & return to finish it
·Don't accept a drink without seeing it poured
·Avoid mixing alcohol & drugs (legal or not)
·Pick a designated driver or get a taxi # before you go out-text 'DRIVESAFE' to 44264 nationwide to get a local taxi number for FREE!
·Be aware that sex and alcohol may lead to unintended outcomes.
*Please note: O.P.E.N. is in no way encouraging or giving you permission to drink, especially if you're under 21 years old. However, if you make the decision to drink, we want to provide you with as much information as possible so you can make informed and healthy decisions. Want to find out more about OPEN? Check out www.northeastern.edu/open/check.html | |
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