Collegetown!
Summer 2015
Dates to Know
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Aug 21
What’s Inside
Welcome
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Dates to Know
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C-town Staffing
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Get Involved
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Staff Introductions
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Move-In Information
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Contact Information
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“Get ready for a
great year!”
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Aug 22
Residence Halls
open at 8am for
Transfers
Returning students
encouraged to
arrive starting today
and until classes
begin
Aug 25
First day of classes
Sept 7
Labor Day- No
Classes
Oct 10-13
Fall Break- No
Classes
Nov 26-29 Thanksgiving Break –
No Classes
Cascadilla Hall
Dec 18
2pm
Halls Close for
Winter BreakFRIDAY this year
Jan 20
9am
Halls open for Spring
Feb 1316
February break no
classes
Mar 26Apl 3
Spring break no
classes
May 25
2pm
Halls Close for all
except graduates
May 30
Noon
Halls Close for
graduates
Welcome!
Welcome to Collegetown for the 2015-2016
academic year. We are so glad that you will be
spending the year with us! Collegetown is a
unique and exciting living environment that
offers many options to students. Whether you
have chosen the “downtown” living feel of
Cascadilla or Sheldon Court, being close to
downtown Ithaca at Schuyler House, the smaller
and more intimate 112 Edgemoor, we know you
will have fun here with us next year.
Join our Faculty Fellows for interesting
discussions, come to an event put on by the RA
staff, or join the student government groups.
There are many ways to get involved and still
have time for your studies, friends, and fun. Our
residence halls are close to the great food and
cultural activities that the Collegetown area has
to offer. Get ready for a great year!
Casc & Sheldon include a high concentration of
Transfer students and we plan events specifically
catered to their needs in addition to the needs of
returning upperlevel students. Please join us and
help build a strong community where we can all
support and help one another.
Summer 2015
112 Edgemoor
Sheldon Court
C-town Staffing
Residence Hall Director (RHD)
The RHD is the full-time professional staff member
that manages everyday administration, long-range
planning, and supervision of student staff, in addition
to serving as the judicial hearing officer and
supporting the residence hall student government.
This staff member typically has a master’s degree in a
field related to working with college students, such as
student affairs or counseling. The RHD also lives in
the building and is available for emergency response.
Stop by the RHD office any time to chat, hang out,
or get answers to your questions.
Assistant Residence Hall Director (ARHD
The ARHD is a graduate student at Cornell. Residing
in Schuyler House, the ARHD works with the RHD
to support programming, help students, and enforce
policy for all the residence halls.
Resident Advisors (RAs) & Senior RA (SRA)
RAs/SRA are Cornell students just like you. They
provide on-call emergency coverage for the building,
enforce University and residential policy, put
together fun events for you to attend, and are
available to help you with anything you need.
RA/SRA doors are open for your questions or even
just to talk. Each floor/community has at least one
RA/SRA, and in some cases two, that you can ask
for help.
Service Center
The Service Center for the Cascadilla, Sheldon, and
Edgemoor area is located in Cascadilla Hall.
Schuyler has its own service center. Mail and student
keys are handled through these centers. If you are
locked out during their normal business hours, for
example, you can get a spare key from them to get
back into your room.
Facilities Staff
Full-time professional Facilities staff care for the
housekeeping and maintenance of the C-town areas.
Bathrooms and common areas are sanitized
regularly. Work orders placed by residents for
broken items are handled by trained professionals in
a timely manner. This staff is dedicated to providing
you with the best physical environment. They are
not maids, however, and residents are expected to
clean up after themselves and follow posted policies
on common area etiquette and respect. Facilities and
Residential Programs staff work closely together to
keep each other informed of building issues.
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Leadership OpportunitiesSummer 2015
Residential Student Congress (RSC)
RSC is the student leadership body representing all residential
students at Cornell. The group meets weekly to discuss
pertinent issues regarding our residential communities, decide
on funding, and host a variety of events including the Big Red
Chill. The RSC is a great way to have your voice heard, plan
some fun events, or simply get some more leadership
experience.
Each residence hall will elect representatives to the RSC.
These representatives are the voice for all residents in the
building. If you would like more information about RSC or
our available positions, please contact your RHD at
[email protected] for more information.
Schuyler House
Hall Council
The hall council has the ability to plan fun events
for the students in the area and put forward
proposals for internal policy changes.
As the voice of the students in the community the
hall council officers work closely with their RA
advisors, the ARHD, and the RHD.
Representatives from the hall councils also attend
RSC meetings and serve as reps for their specific
area. Collegetown is a past winner of “Top Hall
Council” as the most represented and active group
on the RSC.
There are three hall councils for our area:
Cascadilla, Sheldon Court/Edgemoor, & Schuyler
House.
If you would like to make an impact on your
community and gain valuable leadership skills as a
hall council officer or RSC general assembly
representative from our various hall councils contact
the RHD at [email protected] by August
30th to indicate your interest in running for a
position.
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Summer 2015
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Staff Introductions
RHD
Brandee Nicholson
Hi, everyone! I am Brandee and I will be your RHD this year.
This is my seventh year as the RHD of Collegetown and my eighth
as an RHD at Cornell. Previous to working here I also worked
with students at Rutgers University, SUNY Cortland, and the
University of Alaska-Fairbanks. I am originally from Bethel,
Alaska- a very small rural town, and I went to undergrad and grad
school at UAF. I have a master’s degree in Community
Psychology, and I love working with college students. I live in
Cascadilla along with my partner.
ARHD
Mike Maffie-Office Sheldon Court & Schuyler House
Mike grew up in Ohio, but moved to Ithaca almost five years
ago to help coach the Cornell debate team. After working for a
few years, Mike decided to avoid the real world at all cost and
enrolled as a graduate student in industrial relations. After
finishing the Masters of Industrial and Labor Relations (MILR)
degree, he enrolled in the MS/PhD program in Labor
Relations. Mike studies non-union dispute resolution systems
and how these systems influence employment discrimination
litigation. In his free time, Mike writes for a baseball blog (go
Reds!), plays guitar, and, when feeling adventurous, attempts
to play tennis. If you ever want to toss a baseball, play guitar,
or chat, feel free to stop by.
112 Edgemoor
SRA Leanne Fernandes
Hi! My name is Leanne Fernandes and I'm the SRA in
Edgemoor. I'm in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring
in Biology and Society from Toronto, Ontario CANADA
(and proud of it!) I love the outdoors, and am always up for
exploring new things! I love talking, and can get into a
conversation about almost anything! Stop by my room for a
chat or just to say hi! I'd love to see you and get to know more
about you! (:
Schuyler House
RA Schuyler basement & 1- Lana Ovadia
Elizabeth is a Senior majoring in Communication and minoring
in Biology and Education. She enjoys baking, running,
volunteering and getting to know the awesome people at and
around Cornell.
RA Schuyler 2- Joseph Kidane
Hello, I'm Joseph “Jojo” Kidane from Orange County, California! I
am currently a pre-med junior majoring in Biology. I am a member of
CU Image, Phi Delta Epsilon, and a photographer for the Research
Paper. I enjoy watching Game of Thrones and music videos, as well
as eating hot pockets. Mario Kart is favorite as well. I hope to
complete the 161 things to do at Cornell by the time I graduate.
RA Schuyler 3, 4- Abhiroop Lohia
Hi, my name is Frenda Yip and I will be your RA this year at
Schuyler. Feel free to talk to me when in need of help, or just want to
hang out!
RA Schuyler Seneca wing- Frenda Yip
Hi, my name is Frenda Yip and I will be your RA this year at
Schuyler. Feel free to talk to me when in need of help or just want to
hang out!
Sheldon Court
RA Sheldon 1,2- Sarabeth Schibler
I am a senior in the College of Arts & Sciences, studying psychology
and minoring in business. I am from Los Angeles and my main
interests include burritos, basset hounds and Beyoncé.
RA Sheldon 3- Sebastian Ogando
Hey, guys! My name is Sebastian; I am a junior (will be FA15) in the
School of Hotel Administration from the Dominican Republic. I’ve
been studying in the states since I was 16 - first attended a military
school. I love food, I am a vegan, I enjoy traveling, and meeting new
people. Feel free to reach out and I’ll be more than glad to help with
anything.
RA Sheldon 4- Claire Zhang
Hi my name is Claire. I am a senior in the College of Arts and
Sciences, majoring in Government and Economics and minoring in
Business. I look forward to meeting you!
RA Sheldon 5- Elizabeth Joyce
Elizabeth is a Senior majoring in Communication and minoring in
Biology and Education. She enjoys baking, running, volunteering and
getting to know the awesome people at and around Cornell.
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Summer 2015
Staff Introductions
Cascadilla Hall
RA Casc 1,2- Hope Craig
Hi Collegetowners! My name is Hope, and I'll be the RA for the
first and second floors of Cascadilla Hall this year. I am a senior
studying Biology & Society in CALS with a concentration in
Global Health studies. If I'm not sneaking chocolate up to the 3rd
floor of Mann Library, you may find me going for a run around
campus, or drinking tea in Libe. Welcome back to campus; I look
forward to meeting everyone soon!
RA Casc 3-Joanna Gao
Hello! My name is Joanna Gao and I am one of the
Residential Advisors for the 3rd floor of Cascadilla Hall. I
am a senior majoring in Human Biology, Health, and
Society. I hope to become a physician one day and possibly
specialize in pediatrics. I am super excited to meet all of the
new residents and welcome back all of the returning
residents!
RA Casc 3-Anna Karavangelas
I am a junior majoring in Policy Analysis and Management
with a concentration in health policy in the College of
Human Ecology and I want to end up in health
administration and consulting after I graduate. I'm copresident of the Hellenic Students Association and a
member of the Pediatric Cancer Awareness Club. I love
Greek food, Netflix, and watching basketball and soccer
games with friends.
RA Casc 4-Sheryl Bohan
is a Pre-law student in the School of Industrial and Labor
Relations. Born and raised in a union family in Long Island,
Sheryl is passionate about the New York Yankees, coffee,
and 24-hour diners. In addition to being an RA, on campus
she is editor of the Pre-Law Journal and a member of the
MEOR Jewish Torah and Talmudic study program.
RA Casc 4-Nicholas Tan
Hi residents! My name is Nicholas and I will be one of your
RA's for the upcoming year. A little bit about me: I’m
studying electrical engineering (and its amazing!), I love
learning new languages and I love the outdoors. In general,
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I'm a pretty open person and I'm always down to talk about
anything. I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you
this year!
RA Casc 5-John Hall
Hello, My name is John. I am a junior from Easton,
Pennsylvania and I am a history major in the college of Arts
and Sciences. In addition to being an RA, I am involved in
the Cornell Historical Society and Ezra's Archives. Over the
summer, when I am not refereeing soccer I spend most of
my time at my lake house enjoying some swimming, water
skiing, and other outdoor activities.
RA Casc 5-Ololade Ogando
Hi guys! I am Ololade, but everyone calls me "Olo." I was
born in Nigeria, and moved to the Chicago when I was 11;
"Go Bulls!" I am a sophomore studying Psychology with a
concentration in Behavioral Neuroscience, and I am also on
the premed track. I look forward to getting to know you
guys.
RA Casc 6-Eric Lim
My name is Eric and I'm a junior in the College of Arts and
Sciences double majoring in Biology and Economics. I'm from
Boca Raton, FL which is located about one hour north of Miami.
When I'm not in the 6th floor of Olin, you'll find me walking
backwards across campus as a tour guide. I also enjoy community
service and am a member of the Biology Service Leaders program.
I look forward to meeting all of you and am excited to be your RA
next year!
RA Casc 6-Qi Liao
Qi Liao is a sophomore from Boulder, CO in the college of
Engineering studying Computer Science. She is a member
of Asian Pacific Americans for Action, a group dedicated to
dealing with issues affecting the API community. Her
hobbies include watching people play videogames and
watching people watching people play videogames.
“Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community.”
Anthony J. D'Angelo, The College Blue Book
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Summer 2015
Move-In Information
What to bring
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Bedding
Towels
Toiletries
Warm clothes for the Winter
Cookware to use in the building kitchens
Bring any items that will make you feel
comfortable – like your computer, room
decorations, or teddy bear!
What not to bring
 Pets – except for fish in a 10-gallon or
smaller aquarium
 Alcohol if you are under 21 years of age
(legal drinking age in the US)
 Lamps with plastic shades
 Extension cords
 Fabric wall hangings
 Water heaters without automatic shut-off
 Microwaves
 Halogen lamps with bulbs over 150 watts
 Candles
Staff of Edgemoor, Cascadilla, Sheldon Court
Fall 2014
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Check the house rules for a more complete list
by searching for House Rules from the Cornell
Webpage.
Contact Information
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Phone: RHD office (607) 255-5922
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