Marian SLC Newsletter
November 2016
This Month's Topics:
- Dia de Los Muertos
- Checkout process and timeline
- Resident Spotlight
- Upcoming Marian Hall Programs
- Thanksgiving programming
Dia de Los Muertos
Did you know...?
The Days of the Dead days are...
November 2nd - Day of the Dead / All Soul's Day
"The Day of the Dead is a time of celebration and remembrance of loved ones who have passed away, much like Memorial Day in the United States."
- University of New Mexico, http://www.unm.edu/~htafoya/dayofthedead.html
Last Minute Tips for Finals
- Start Early
- Stay-Well Rested
- Attend the Review Session
- Teach Classmates
- Quiz Yourself
Study Days/Finals Week
November 30: Study Day
December 1: Study
December 2: Final Exam Days
December 5-7: Final Exam Days
December 8: Halls Closed
You must check out of the hall 24 hours after your last final exam. If you are a late checking out it is $25 per/hour you are late. If you need an extension, you must email Janie at smoncada@stmarytx.edu with a valid reason by Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 5pm.
Wednesday, Nov 30, 2016, 08:00 AM
Campus
Resident Spotlight
Maria Gonzalez
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Palmview,Texas
Maria has a member of the Marian Hall Council and the ECO Club for two years. This year she is the Risk Management Officer for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers.
What is your favorite Marian Hall memory?
"Does it just have to be one? There are so many! 'Just Dance' is a good memory because I get to bond with residents and have fun playing. Also, there was the time when I found out I became an aunt. I showed my nephew's picture to my friends in Marian. I will will hold on to all the memories I made here in Marian and continue to make more."
Alondra Cepeda
Classification: Junior
Hometown: Hidalgo, TX
Alondra is the vice-president for HOSA and the treasurer for American Red Cross. She is also a member of Meals-on-wheels and Tri-BETA.
What is your favorite Marian Hall memory?: "Staying up all night with friends, crying and laughing about a test we had to take the next day. It's nice knowing we are all in this together. Also, getting to meet the wonderful people that live in Marian and being able to interact with them daily."
Want to be featured?
Resident Spotlight section on our next Newsletter.
Community Coordinator Yadira
Email: yflores7@mail.stmarytx.edu
OR
Community Coordinator Karla
November Upcoming Marian Hall Programs
- Mon. 11/7 Dinner with Dr. Galaleldeen @6:00 p.m.
- Wed. 11/9 Trivia Night at the Pub @ 7:45 p.m.
- Mon. 11/14 Sharpie Alcohol Awareness @ 8:00 p.m.
- Wed. 11/23 Holiday Movie Night @ 6:00 p.m.
- Fri. 11/25 Marian Cookout @ 12:00 p.m.
- Sat. 11/26 Tower of the Americas @ 1:00 p.m.
- Thu. 12/01 Frustration PiƱata @7:30 p.m.
Mandatory Closing Meetings
Monday, Nov 28, 2016, 09:00 PM
1st Floor Lounge
Marian Program Policy
Connect with Us
Email: smoncada@stmarytx.edu
Website: https://www.stmarytx.edu/campuslife/living-on-campus/
Location: 1 Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, TX, United States
Phone: 210.431.2103
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarianStMU/
Twitter: @Marian_StMU