CLOSING INFORMATION

As we near the end of the semester I want to communicate as directly and completely as possible about closing procedures. I apologize for the direct tone of this letter but there is no other way to communicate what we all need to consider as we end out time together. Really, I don’t want anyone to get charged for not taking care of their apartment or failing to check-out properly or get frustrated during closing. Although we could probably make enough money out of closing fees to buy a big flat screen for the community room we’d rather things flow smoothly and amicably so that we can end with hugs and not debts. I also don’t want to create a situation where the building requires other people to come in here and clean up after our laziness.

IMPORTANT PIECE OF INFORMATION #1

Each and every resident must sign up to check-out with their RA by Monday May 2nd at 5pm. Everyone must be moved out of their apartment by May 7th at noon (Open-housing students are excluded from this entire thing).
If you live in 201, 205, 301, 303, 307, 309, 313, 315 you must sign up with Ebony.

If you live in 101, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 212 or the laundry room you must sign up with Andy.

If you live in 202, 204, 206, 208, 302, 304, 306, 308, 312, 314 you must sign up with Ingrid.
If your RA is unavailable when you want to sign-up please talk to the RHD to sign-up before Tuesday. In order to check-out you must be completely moved out of the apartment and have everything cleaned. If you are not ready or miss your check-out time you will be charged for an improper check-out. Plan to check-out during your thirty minutes at Snow Lion. Everyone must check-out.


IMPORTANT PIECE OF INFORMATION #2
Normal wear and tear is expected in the apartments. Staff will inspect your apartments and not e what facilities needs to repair and or replace for next year. During this time any damages to the apartment will be noted as well. If an individual claims responsibility for a damage they will be charged; if they do not, the cost will be distributed among all roommates. Staff does not determine charges for damages. This is done by facilities. Even if a well intentioned RA says “No, I don’t think you’ll get charged for that,” facilities staff may make a liar out of them.

To avoid being charged, please follow the checklist you will be receiving early next week. Get all of your belongings out, get everything clean, like ready-for-a-new-person-and-their-wary-parents-to-move-in clean, put all the furniture back together and back where it belongs. Don't forget to complete your survey.

IMPORTANT PIECE OF INFORMATION #3

We are all responsible for the community as a whole. Although I truly respect and appreciate each person in the community and don’t expect their to be any problems, the stresses of moving out, combined with the joys having just completed an incredible year can influence people to take the easy way out. If debris and belongings begins to accumulate in common areas such as the lobby we will stop check-outs until these areas are cleared. If the building is still celebrating our lives in chalk we will have to stop check-outs until these areas are cleaned. There is no reason any of us should expect another person to clean up after us.

All of this will be gone over in detail at the community meeting Wednesday May 4th, in the courtyard.

Highly Sensitive Person Workshop - Today!

Calling all HSPs, those in relationship with HSPs, and those who just want to know more about what these letters mean...DON'T MISS THIS WORKSHOP!!

The Highly Sensitive Person Workshop
Wednesday, April 20, 12pm - 1 pm
Sycamore 8150

High sensitivity is an inherited trait of 15-20% of the population. The highly perceptive individual, HPI, is a conscientious and self-managing person with high integrity. HPI’s tend to be empathic, intuitive, creative, careful and conscientious.
The highly perceptive individual inherited a more finely calibrated nervous systems that allows him/her to notice more in the environment. They tend to pick up on subtle cues, nuance, and contextual meaning. The HPI reflects deeply on everything before acting, process information more thoroughly, detects and understands more precisely whatever data is taken in. The HPI is a natural problem solver. It is important that the HPI understand and appreciate his or her trait, then utilizes these unique gifts professionally and personally.
Coping Skills: Optimizing the creative environment for the HPI is important to optimize productivity, for example, providing full spectrum fluorescent lighting, The HPI is more sensitive to noise, lighting, medication, food additives, effluents in the air, and the moods of others. She can become overwhelmed by large quantities of input. Each has special needs for sanctuary, solitude, adequate sleep, and regeneration.
Through an overview of the trait and an emphasis on coping skills, participants gain an appreciation of the trait and strengths of high sensitivity that will improve how they manage that trait in themselves and how they deal with colleagues with this trait.
This session will:
assess participants for the HPI trait,
provide an overview of the HPI trait,
present specific considerations for coping effectively with
personal practices and vulnerabilities,
professional and social relationships,
the professional environment
demonstrate how the trait is a strength and advantage, and
provide specific practices for self-care and self-management.


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Stephanie Small, MSW
Crisis and Outreach Counselor
Naropa University
(303) 546.3570

Seeking Submissions!

Tendrel Live! Cabaret
Seeks Submissions

spoken word, poetry, dance, storytelling, short-play, visual arts, photography, etc.

E-mail bkimmel@students.naropa.edu to secure your 7-minute slot today or sign up at the event.

On our line-up already is: spoken word performers, Emanuella, Indira Ganesan, Matt Peterson; and a Belly Dancer, Juniper. Be the next one on our list!

Show Time: Friday, April 22, 4 - 6 p.m.

Venue: Student Lounge across from Naropa Cafe on Arapahoe Campus

ALL are encouraged to participate--allies, folks interested in diversity, inclusiveness, dialogue, and social justice, etc...

Arrive at 3:00pm on Naropa Green for a fascinating experiential game called the Super Fun Time Learning About Yourself Game exploring our perceptions and concepts of power, diversity and community structures, ran by members of SUN, Naropa's Student Government.

Who wouldn't want to come back...

For students intending or required to return to Snow Lion next August,

Now is the time to apply online: http://www.naropa.edu/studentlife/housing/ah_instruct_apply.cfm

Please enjoy the new application.

Paper Cranes

Fundraiser for Japan!

Paper Crane Making Event @ El Centro

Please join us this Thursday, April 7 anytime between 10-4 for a drop-in lesson on making paper cranes. For every paper crane made the Besos Family Foundation will contribute $2 to Earthquake/Tsunami relief in Japan!

For more information take a look at the following link - http://studentsrebuild.org/japan/

Everything will be provided- all you need to bring is a friend and the desire to make a difference!

You will also enjoy Japanese music, tea and snacks.

The early hours of the event (10-12) dear friends from Japan will be there teaching us and updating people on events in Japan.

When: Thursday, April 7 from 10AM-4PM

Where: El Centro in the Juniper Cottage on the main Arapahoe campus

For more information please contact David Gallegos at dgallegos@naropa.edu or 303-245-4626.