UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING APARTMENTS
The flash
VOLUME 16 ISSUE 1
JANUARY 2012
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Spanish Walk ALA
Steven Whited
766-6007
Matthew Baker
766-6069
Landmark Village ALA
Cheyenne Wortham 766-6055
River Village ALA
Kira Cheshier
766-4406
Eli Cox
766-4650
ALA Office
766-3134
ALA On Call
760-3130
Emergencies
911
Maintenance
766-2308
After hours Emergency
399-4466
To submit a work request go to:
http://www.uwyo.edu/reslife-dining/
workRequest.asp
ALA Hours of Operation
1PM to 5PM
Located in the Maintenance Office
on 22nd Avenue
WyoRoad http://wyoroad.info/
Apartment’s Office 766-3175
January Program of the Month
By Kira Cheshier, River Village Apartment
This month’s program coincides with the celebration of Martin Luther King
Jr. Day on Monday, January 16th. We will be participating in the Martin
Luther King Jr. Day Walk, which will take place on Monday at 4 pm at the
Albany County Courthouse. We will meet at the ALA office (located on
22nd street between Grand Ave. and the football field) at 3:30pm and then
relocate to the courthouse. The walk is followed by a dinner in the Union.
This will be a great opportunity to get to know other students, community
members, and neighbors while celebrating diversity during the University
of Wyoming’s annual Days of Dialogue. Please dress appropriately for the
weather.
There are several other opportunities available throughout
the week that are included in the Days of Dialogue, and for a
full schedule throughout the week please visit
http://mlkdod.wordpress.com/schedule/
We hope to see you all there!
Fire Extinguisher Inspections
Every Month there Mr. Leo Clymer will be entering the River Village and Landmark
apartments to check the location and condition of the fire extinguishers sometime after the
second Monday. This will take minutes or less per apartment. Please make sure your
extinguisher is in it’s proper location and nothing is in the way.
Remember, the extinguisher and the hanger it is on is not a place for you to
hang a coat or towel. It is there for your safety in the case of a fire
emergency. At not time should it be moved or replaced unless you are
actually using it to put out a small fire. Please also make sure your smoke
detectors are always in working order and never taken down or misplaced.
Candles and other flammables are not allowed in your apartment so do not
purchase them or use them at all. This includes incense or any other
aromatic device that heats. Smoking of any kind is strictly prohibited in all
apartments and can only take place 20 feet away from all buildings.
Thank you for your help with this process this month and in the future. Your cooperation is
appreciated and it was fun seeing many of you and your lovely decorations during the
December visit.
Questions? Soooo many questions
A special edition of the FLASH will be coming out later this month that will be focused on
what is happening with the new construction of the Bison Run Village apartment complex and
news for current residents of Landmark, River Village, and Spanish Walk. Please watch for
this information when it arrives and remind your roommates, partners, and
neighbors that reading the FLASH is one of the best ways to get the latest. You
may also go to the Residence Life & Dining Services web site for information at
www.uwyo.edu/reslife-dining and click on the appropriate links about the
apartments and virtual tours of Bison Run Village.
Follow UW Reslife & Dining on Face Book!
We regularly post news, updates, photos,
reminders and other fun stuff on our Fac
Book page. It's a great way to stay in
tune and in touch.
www.facebook.com/WyoReslifeDining
Area News
By: Elijah Cox, River Village ALA
Welcome back to School!! I hope everyone had a great break and are ready to
start the spring semester. As it is the beginning of a new semester and there are a
lot of new people there are some things that everyone should remember. First of
all there are quiet hours after 8 p.m. until 8 a.m. during the week and 10 p.m. to 8
a.m. during the weekend. This is important because a lot of people have families
with children and for others their apartment is their study area. Please be respectful of your
neighbors and those in your complex.
Another thing to keep in mind, and I know that this is a little preemptive, is your check out
dates. Remember that the Apartments require a 60 day notice that you are moving out. Those
60 days sneak up on you very quickly and it is always safer to try to plan ahead to let us know
that you are moving out at the end of the semester. If you have any questions about the check
out procedures don’t hesitate to contact your ALA. They’re all very good at answering e-mail.
On a livelier note, the new Bison Run Village apartments will be coming on line soon and
there will be tours and open houses throughout the semester. Keep your ears open and
we’ll let you know when the activities commence.
Welcome back to school and remember to stay ahead in your classes!
Back to School…. Again
By: Matthew Baker, Spanish Walk ALA
Well folks, it’s that time again, we’re headed back to school on the 9th and the
holidays are over. There are a few important dates to remember regarding classes
here at UW. Friday the 13th, tuition & fees are due – this is strictly enforced so
don’t forget.
Our first day off this semester is Martin Luther King Jr. or “Wyoming Equality Day” which is
January 16th. Please note that university offices are also closed on this day.
The last day to drop or change sections in semester courses is January 19 th and
the 23rd is the last day to add a semester course. Spring break this year is
March 12th through the 16th, and the following week is advising week for fall
2012.
The last day to withdraw from semester classes is March 23rd. Easter break is Friday
April 6th, there will be no classes on this day. The last day of classes for this
semester is April 27th and finally, finals week begins April 30th.I hope you have a
great semester!
Just for Fun
Fun Facts
Jokes!
A: Where does a snowman keep his money?
B: What do you call a snowman in the summer?
C: What do you get when you cross a snowman and a shark?
Color in this fun winter scene!
1. We have all heard that no two snowflakes are
alike. Did you know a scientist took 400,000 to
prove it?
2. If it gets cold enough, single digits or below,
ice crystals can form and snow can fall from
clear skies.
3. All snowflakes have 6 sides.
4. Antarctica set the record for the worlds coldest
temperature at -129(degrees Fahrenheit)
5. It does not have to be 32(degrees Fahrenheit)
outside to snow.
6. Average snowflakes fall at 3.1mph
7. Ice is a mineral.
8. The tallest snowman was 113 feet 7 inches tall.
Named Angus and made in Bethel Maine in
1999.
9. In 2008 the world's tallest snowwoman stood
122 feet 1 inch tall.
10. Ten inches of snow melts down to one inch
of water.
11. Billions of snowflakes fall during a storm,
even a small storm.
12. A whiteout is also called a snow squall. This
is when the cloud touches the ground and everything looks white.
13. 60% of the Earth's fresh water is stored in the
polar ice caps.
14. Hot water freezes faster than cold water.
A: Snowbank
ANSWERS:
B: A puddle!
C: Frostbite!