2015-2016
Townhouses
OVERVIEW OF THE
TOWNHOUSE COMPLEX
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ARHD, WHAT TO BRING/NOT
BRING
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STAFF INFORMATION
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Townhouse
Community
Congratulations on being selected to live in the Townhouse Community during the 2015– 2016 Academic Year. The
staff of the Townhouses are anxiously awaiting your arrival to campus in
August! Check out https://www.facebook.com/groups/thutscornell/
Townhouse Features
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Occupancy: 310
Residents per
Townhouse: 4-6
Townhouses: 78
Resident Hall Director: 1
Assistant Resident Hall Director:
1
Resident Advisors: 8
Faculty-in-Residence
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Buildings: 9 (Letters A-H and
the THCC)
Room Arrangement: Two or three
double rooms per Townhouse
Laundry rooms: 3 (G, E,
Community Center)
Heating/Air conditioning in each
individual apartment
3 TCat Bus Stops
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2 Blue Lights
Community Center:
Student mail
2 study lounges
Laundry rooms
Large programming/lounge space
2 ping pong tables
Piano
Cable TV in community center
Blue Light Services
There are 123 Blue Light phones and 485 indoor emergency phones on campus. For direct connection to Cornell
Police, lift the receiver or press the button. Use the phones when you are lost, having car problems, want to report a
suspicious incident or a medical emergency, or for any other kind of assistance or information. As soon as the connection is activated, the location of the phone is displayed on the Cornell Police switchboard. If a caller doesn't or
can't speak, an officer is immediately dispatched to the phone site
Welcome to
the Townhouse
Townhouse
Community! We
ARHD,
are the only
apartment style
Emily Bauer
residential community on North
Campus, where we work to foster an
environment of independence, fun, and
academic growth.
Memo From
What to Bring
and NOT Bring
to the
T-Huts:
As a member of the Townhouse Community, you will be living with three other
first-year students in a mini apartment –
complete with a full kitchen and living
room! Together with the residential staff,
you will develop valuable life skills and
adapt to college and your new apartment.
The community is a
short walk from the
tennis and
basketball courts,
and we have our
very own sand
volleyball court.
The Townhouse Community is divided into
four quads, each with two upperlevel
Resident Advisors (RAs). These mentors
will be with you the entire year, providing
advice and planning awesome events for
the entire community. What kind of
events? From volleyball tournaments,
s’mores nights, make your own dumplings
to professional networking events with
faculty and more. In addition, we have our
very own Faculty-in-Residence (FIR), Chris
Hernandez. He and his family live in a
townhouse with the rest of the community,
and once a month he opens his home to
the community for a reception full of
delicious food and conversation with
various Cornell professors. By taking
advantage of programs such as these, you
can enjoy free food, opportunities to meet
your neighbors and faculty, relax, and
learn something new about yourself or the
world.
Once again, welcome to the Townhouse
Community!
BRING…...Before you come to campus, you
might want to decide what to bring to fill your
space. Here a few things to think about talking
with your housemates and roommate about
bringing:
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Television
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Dishes
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Microwave
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Pots and Pans
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Silverware and Cooking Utensils
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Vacuum
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Rug for the bathroom floor or other area rugs
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Cleaning supplies (for kitchen, bathroom and
individual rooms)
Make the most of your 1st year and get
involved within the TWHS
and Campus!
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Townhouse Hall Council
Residential Student Congress
Peer Review Board
National Residence Hall Honorary
Clubs (There is a place for everyone!)
Eco Reps
Weekly Study Breaks
Monthly Faculty Receptions
Make Your Own Dumplings
Desserts From Around the World
Speed Meeting
What's Your Pleasure: Sex Jeopardy
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Recyclemania
Quad Wars
Ice Cream Social
Super Smash Tournament
Bracket-ology (March Madness)
Volleyball Tournament
1:1 Conversations
S’mores Night
Bubble Tea Night
Pie your RA
Cuban Night
Recycling Programs
St. Jude's Fundraiser
The BUZZ!
Favorite
thing
about
the
TWHS
“Being able to live independently.”
“Non-communal bathrooms”
“Lots of space indoors and
out”
“I really enjoyed the space
and freedom that came with
the townhouses. Having a
full kitchen, living room,
dining room, bathroom,
shower, separate toilet, and
even a room that I was still
able to feel was partly my
personal space really was
great. My roommates and I
took full advantage of this
and it was really a great
experience. I am going to
miss this setup!”
“Friends!”
“The freedom and the
independence. Plus not being
in a traditional hall setting”
“Not having to share a bathroom and kitchen with 20
people”
“I loved the set up of the
townhouses. Having a
kitchen was fantastic!”
“Space and quiet.”
“Volleyball Court”
Townhouse
Resident Hall Director and Assistant Hall
Director
Karli Buday (RHD) pictured with partner Mike
Perehinec and fur babies Tinkie and Nemo.
Degree: BA in Studio Art
BS in Environmental Science
MFA in Visual Arts
Hello All, I am the Hall Director of the Townhouses. I
work very closely with Emily to make sure that everything
runs smoothly within the TWHS. Together we manage
the day-to-day events/activities/tasks of the community.
Our main goal to help students become responsible
young adults who can be successful in any living environment. Emily, the residential staff and I are here to make
your transition and 1st year at Cornell safe and memorable. If you have any questions prior to moving to campus,
I can be reached at 607-255-9607 or
[email protected]. Mike, Nemo, Tinkie,
Roo, and I look forward to living next to you!
Emily Bauer (ARHD)
Hi! My name is Emily Bauer and I am the Assistant Residence
Hall Director for the 2015 Townhouse Community! I am a Cornell
graduate with a BS in Materials Science and Engineering, and a
minor in Landscape Architecture. I am pursuing my master’s of
Engineering in Biomedical Engineering this year. When I am not
studying in Gates or Bard Hall, I am often found watching Netflix
or reading a book in my apartment (H13). I am an avid dog lover,
and have two dogs at home. I’m an Ithaca native and love
spending time at CTB, Gimme! Coffee, and the local parks.
On campus I work with Cornell startup ZYMtronix researching
ways to kill plant pathogens. My teammates and I have received a
$25,000 grant from VentureWell to continue this research in the
coming year. I am also an office assistant in Balch Hall, one of the
halls that I RA’ed for as an undergraduate.
My favorite part about Cornell is the opportunity learn about and
do just about anything, even if it doesn’t relate to your major – so
my advice to you is to get out there and try something new this
year!
Some of the folks you will be
interacting with in the T-Huts
Name: Zech Hintz (A/B Quad)
Year: Junior
College: CALS
Major: AEM
Favorite place in Ithaca: Waffle Frolic
Favorite place at Cornell: The center of the Ag Quad on a sunny day
Best place to study on campus: Second Floor Mann Library
Thing you are most passionate about: Friends and Food
Thing you cannot live without: Gimme Coffee and Manndible
Muffins
Advice for someone new to Cornell: To live realistically is to settle
with the goals someone else made for you; decide to cut out the
option of failure.
Name: Jake Durden (A/B Quad)
Year: Senior
College: A&S
Major: Neurobiology
Favorite place in Ithaca: Buttermilk Falls
Favorite place at Cornell: The top of the Slope
Best place to study on campus: Uris stacks
Thing you are most passionate about: Music
Thing you cannot live without: Music
ADVICE for someone new to Cornell: Interact with people that you
never thought you would
Name: TT Haswiny Deva (C/D Quad)
Year: Senior
College: ILR
Major: Industrial and Labor Relations
Favorite place in Ithaca: Ithaca Falls
Favorite place at Cornell: Atop Olin library, looking over the Arts Quad – the
musical steps are pretty cool too.
Best place to study on campus: When its sunny - Anywhere Outside! When not
so sunny - AD White
Thing you are most passionate about: Relationships with the people around me.
Thing you cannot live without: People I love, animals, sunshine, and a little bit of
caffeine
Advice for someone new to Cornell: Carpe diem. Don't wait for the second
chance you may never get!
Name: Angela Rose Berlingeri (C/D Quad)
Year: Senior
College: Human Ecology
Major: Human Development
Favorite place in Ithaca: All of the beautiful running trails
Favorite place at Cornell: Top floor of the Johnson Museum
Best place to study on campus: Mann Library, 3rd floor, next to the big
windows
Thing you are most passionate about: My family, my field of study, nature,
health, travel, and hula hooping
Thing you cannot live without: The people I love, a warm bed, vegetarian curry,
and sunshine
Advice for someone new to Cornell: You are amazing and meant to be here.
Take time to explore and do things that make you happy. Welcome to this
absolutely wonderful university!
RAs at Cornell have
many different roles.
They are peer
counselors, community builders,
academic resource
people, programmers, and administrators. RAs spend a
significant amount of
time getting to know
residents as individuals and generating
enthusiasm as they
bring students
together to create
floor and hall
communities.
Some of the folks you will be
interacting with in the T-Huts
will include:
Favorite
Past
Programs:
Name: Lisa Awaitey (E/F Quad)
Year: 2016
College: Arts and Sciences
Major: Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Favorite place in Ithaca: Target
Favorite place at Cornell: Libe Café
Best place to study on campus: Clark Hall has really great study nooks!
Thing you are most passionate about: Helping others find something they’re
passionate about
Thing you cannot live without: Sleep, Chocolate and my Netflix account
Advice for someone new to Cornell: "You are braver than you believe,
stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."-Christopher Robin
Diamond Oden (E/F Quad)
Year: Class of 2017
College: CALS
Major: Environmental Science and Sustainability
Favorite place at Cornell: The area around Beebe Lake
Best place to study on campus: Mann Library
Thing you are most passionate about: Educating People
Thing you cannot live without: Coffee
Advice for someone new to Cornell: Be yourself and give it time. Cornell
can be one the greatest experiences of your life if you let it.
Name: Kanu Kanu
Year: 2018
College: Arts and Sciences
Major: Computer Science
Favorite place in Ithaca: The Commons
Favorite place at Cornell: Dairy Bar!
Best place to study on campus: 7th Floor Olin Stacks
Thing you are most passionate about: Computer Science, Design, Film, Music
Thing you cannot live without: Food, Computer, Family/Friends
Advice for someone new to Cornell: Don't come in with any assumptions! You
may change your major (like I did), meet and become friends with people who
you'd never expect, join clubs that bring you out of your comfort zone, and/or
find a passion for something that you've never even heard of. It's all just part of
your new experience here at Cornell! These next few years will go by fast
so make the most of every moment and explore as much as possible. And always
remember to HAVE FUN! *plays party music*
Name: Jesse Pollard
Year: Sophomore
College: CALS
Major: Environmental Engineering
Favorite Place in Ithaca: The Gorges
Best Place to Study: Physical Sciences Building
Most Passionate About: Living for something other than money
Cannot Live Without: Oxygen—Let’s be real
Advice: Put yourself out there.
“Planting my flower
in a cup”
“FIR receptions as
well as Earth Day
trivia”
“The Dry Ice Ice
Cream”
“I liked the St. Jude's
coin drive”
“Volleyball”
“The Buzz”
“Saving the Kittens”
Meet the Faculty that live/
interact with the residents that
reside in the Townhouses:
Favorite Past
Faculty
Programs:
The main role of Faculty is to interact with residents
outside the classroom. They provide social and
educational opportunities for all the Townhouse residents
to attend.
Christopher J. Hernandez
Professor Hernandez is the Faculty-in-Residence
in the Townhouses, where he lives with his wife, Dr. Karen Kim and their
sons Nicholas (6 years old) and
Maxwell (5 years old).
Professor Hernandez grew up in Fresno,
California and earned his S.B. in Engineering Sciences at Harvard. He earned
his M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical
Engineering at Stanford University. Chris
joined the Cornell faculty in 2010. His
research concentrates on orthopedic biomechanics. Students in his laboratory are
working to understand aspects of bone
structure and shape that put people at risk
for osteoporosis-related fractures. He
often travels to the Weill Cornell Medical
Center to meet with physician collaborators and get a clinical perspective to apply
to his research. Research in his laboratory is supported by the National Institutes
of Health and the National Science Foundation. Chris teaches a graduate class in
the mechanics of bone and undergraduate classes in solid mechanics.
Prior to arriving at Cornell Professor Hernandez had lived and worked in New
York City, the San Francisco Bay Area and Cleveland. As faculty-in-residence,
Chris will be leading social and educational events directed at “learning outside
the classroom.” He is particularly interested in exploring foods and cultural
practices from around the world.
Dr. Karen Kim is a gastroenterologist who sees patients at the Guthrie clinic in
Ithaca. She is always interested in international culinary cuisine and talking to
future physicians.
Faculty Fellows (live off): Sarah Kreps and Gustavo
Flores-Macias
“Cuba night!
Informative, and very
amazing food. The
faculty was very eager
to engage with us.”
“The Drones because I
learned how to fly a
drone and I got free
pizza!”
“Receptions at the
Hernandez's as well as
the Chinese New Year
celebration.”
Dumplings and
Chinese calligraphy!”
Townhouse
Community
Enjoy the rest of your summer and we will
see you at the T-HUTS in the fall!
Townhouse RA
Staff 2014/15