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Computer Facilities | Kitchens | Laundry
and Ironing Facilities | Heating and Air Conditioning | Telephones | Vending
Machines
Computer Facilities
Each residence hall contains a computer room with four computers and a printer.
There is 24-hour access to these facilities for resident student use. Additional
policies regarding computer usage can be found in the this guide.
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Kitchens
Each residence hall has its own kitchen facility. Students interested in preparing
food in the halls are encouraged to use the kitchens, particularly if extensive
cooking is involved. Students are responsible for cleaning of items used in
food preparation. Hall kitchens can be closed, at the discretion of the Hall
Director, if kitchen items are not regularly cleaned.
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Laundry and Ironing Facilities
Each residence hall has coin-operated washers and dryers. If a machine is out
of order it should be reported immediately to the building's Resident Assistant,
Assistant Hall Director, or Area Hall Director. Ironing boards are also available,
but students must supply their own irons. Refunds for out-of order washers
or dryers are available at the Business Office.
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Heating and Air Conditioning
Blair and Holling Halls have a two-pipe heating and cooling system. This technology
was prevalent in the early 1960s when most of our buildings were constructed.
Unfortunately, with two-pipe systems, it is impossible to make a quick transition
from heating to air conditioning. These are not like the systems in your home
that can be switched over quickly. Usually it takes several days for the Maintenance
Department to change over all the valve configurations, purge the system and
start-up the switch over.
Argo and Mickelsen Halls do not have air conditioning. Students who feel the
need for this type of comfort are encouraged to request rooms in the other
halls.
During the months of September, October, April, and May, outdoor temperatures
become very unstable. For example, it might be cool a couple of days and then
very warm the next, or very cool in the morning and quite warm in the afternoon.
This unpredictability makes it extremely difficult to provide consistent comfort
levels in the residence halls. An additional problem is caused by convection
which will make the 3rd and 4th floors warmer than the 1st and 2nd.
If the heating or cooling in your room or residence hall is in need of attention,
please contact Maintenance at ext. 7399. Maintenance personnel will try to
do whatever they can to help you, but please keep in mind that the systems
operate as indicated above.
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Telephones
There is a telephone line into each student's room. Students are responsible
for providing their own telephones. Alltel is the long distance carrier for
Dana. Students may either sign up for service with Alltel, or they may use
their own calling cards. The Business Office coordinates this option.
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Vending Machines
Machines dispensing canned pop and packaged snacks are located in all residence
halls. Refunds for money lost in vending machines is to be obtained from the
Information Center. Any machine that is not working properly or is empty should
be reported to the building Area Hall Director/Assistant Hall Director or the
Information Center.
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