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North Tower
“DON’T GIVE UP. I BELIEVE IN YOU ALL. A PERSON’S A
PERSON, NO MATTER HOW SMALL!” - DR. SEUSS
times
Meet Alex: Your RLC
“
Residence Life Coordinator”
Hello! My name is Alex Ries
and I am SO excited to be
the RLC for Moody Towers
North! Of all the things I am
looking forward to, I am
most excited to have you all
arrive and bring your energy
and enthusiasm to Moody
Towers North! As the RLC,
one of my main goals is to
assist in the creation of a
strong community that
thrives on academic success,
student engagement,
friendship, and North Side
Pride! Furthermore, the
amazing Moody Towers RA
staff and I will work hard to
help you adjust to college,
establish meaningful
relationships with each
other, support you in your
personal and academic
endeavors, and to become
an involved member of your
living community, the
campus community, and
greater-Houston
community. Another great
push of mine is to have an
active Hall Council (which is
made up by ANY of YOU)
and an overwhelming
presence in intramural
sports (also made up of
you!) These are great ways
for you to become involved
right away! Here’s a little bit
more about me….A few
things I like include shopping, swimming, going out
to new restaurants, NFL (GO
VIKINGS!), board games, interior design, reality shows,
College football, traveling,
Broadway/musicals, Christmas time, laughter, good
storytelling, palm trees and
rollercoasters. A few things
I strongly dislike include
sharks, airplanes/flying
(although I’ve done it a lot)
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liars, apples, sushi, and tea.
NOW, it’s your turn….My office is located in
the Moody Towers Commons (the lobby)
and I encourage each and every one of you
to stop by, say hi, and introduce yourself. I
am beyond excited for your arrival and for
the year we get to spend together.
Lastly…Welcome to Moody Towers!
Your RLC,
Alex
Meet Your Resident Assistant!
Room
Name
219
Maxwell
Porterfield
319
Okechi Nwabara
419
Geordie Daniel
519
Andre Taplin
619
Eric Pietsch
719
Rodney Helm
819
Room
Name
1119
Michael
Newman
1219
Tanzeem
Chowdhury
1319
Bisola
Awotunda
1419
Cydney Ghani
1519
Nicolette
Chukwurah
1622
Jabari George
Mohamad
Shirali
1709
Betsy Galicia
“Senior RA”
919
Alyssa
McKinney
1710
Adamma Ibe
1019
Folayinka Alabi
*Staff pictures to come soon :)
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Q: Where is my mailbox?
A: Downstairs, underneath Moody Commons. Your room key will open it up.
Q: What if something is broken in my room?
A: For non-emergency issues place a work
order at: http://uh.edu/infotech/help/
guide/;
For emergency situations (flooding/
potential danger) contact FIXIT at (713)
743-4942
NOTE: Also make sure to copy down the
work order confirmation number given!!
This is how we follow-up if something has
not been resolved.
Q: My card is not working on the front doors
or swiping at the desk! I’m assigned to live
here!
A: E-mail Alex at [email protected], be
sure to include your student ID# and
room #.
Q: Where do I do laundry?
A: Take the elevator to 17, then go up one
flight of stairs, the laundry room is on 18.
Follow-Up Q: But, I’m not able to climb
stairs! …
Follow-Up A: Contact Alex and he can give
you access to the ADA laundry room in
Moody North.
Q: Where do I put my trash?
A: There are garbage cans on each
floor. During move-in a lot of people have
trash, so be certain to break down your
cardboard when putting next to trash
cans.
Q: Is there recycling?
A: During the year our custodial will sort-out
cardboard. Plastic bottle recycling containers are in the lobby, as are paper
recycling containers.
Q: Can I have a pet?
A: A pet fish. That is all!
Follow-Up Q: …but I see this lady with two
dogs!
Follow-Up A: That is the Residence Life
Coordinator of Moody South and she has
two dogs because she is a full time staff
member...she lives here year round with
her family.
Q: Do you have a Twitter Account?
A: Yes, it’s MoodyTowerNorth We will also
have a facebook page! Follow us to find
out about different programs and
opportunities.
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Faculty in Residence
Greetings North Tower residents! My name is Dr. Imani Goffney and I
am the new Faculty-in-Residence. My husband Brian, and our two
daughters, Bria, age13 and Naima, age 5, and I will be living with you
in the North Tower. My husband and I are both native Texans, raised
in the Dallas area. I completed my undergraduate degree at Spelman
College and my graduate work at The University of
Michigan, where I earned a Masters degree in Curriculum
Development and a PhD in Mathematics Education and Teacher
Education. I am currently an Assistant Professor in the College of
Education, working in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction,
in the Mathematics Education program area. I teach classes for those
who want to become or already are math teachers. Brian
attended the University of Houston for his undergraduate work and
actually lived in the North Tower for 2 years! We will tell you more
about our family and activities that we are planning in other
newsletters throughout the year. We are very excited to be living here
and are looking forward to a wonderful year together! Go Coogs!
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Important Contact Information
Moody Tower North RLC Office (ALEX)
(713) 743-6055
Dean of Students Office
(713) 743-5470
South Tower Security Desk
(713) 743-6056
EVENTLine
(713) 743-9999
North Tower Security Desk
(713) 743-6057
Greyhound Bus
(800) 231-2222
Housing Office
(713) 743-6000
Health Center Clinic
(713) 743-5151
Residential Life Office
(713) 743-6020
Health Center Pharmacy
(713) 743-5125
Residence Halls Association
(713) 743-6069
Honors College
(713) 743-5964
Maintenance Office
(713) 743-6090
Information Technology (IT) Help
(713) 743-1411
University of Houston - Main number
(713) 743-1000
Learning Support Services (CV)
(713) 743-5411
Athletic Ticket Office
(713) 743-9444
Library
(713) 743-1050
Bookstore
(713) 748-0923
Optometry Clinic (Eye Exams)
(713) 743-2020
Copy Center
(713) 741-5200
Parking & Transportation Services
(713) 743-1097
Cougar Byte Computer Store (UC)
(713) 748-7201
Police (Emergency)
911
Cougar Card Office (Welcome Center)
(713) 743-2273
Crime Prevention
(713) 743-0610
Cougar Patrol Escort Service
(713) 743-0600
Escort Services
(713) 743-3333
Cougar Village Office
(832) 842-6019
Lost and Found
(713) 743-0620
Cougar Village Security Desk
(832) 842-6020
Rape Crisis Center
(713) 528-RAPE
Counseling and Psychological Services
(713) 743-5454
Recreation and Wellness Center
(713) 743-7529
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