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SPOTLIGHT

Resident Assistant (RA) Application Process has Begun!

The Office of Community Engagement has opened it’s process to hire the 2020-2021 Resident Assistant (RA) Staff.

All interested students must attend an information session in order to receive an application for the RA position. Information sessions will review requirements for application, roles and responsibilities of staff members, timeline, important dates, and more.

Information Sessions schedule can be found via the Resident Assistant recruitment website.

For any questions, please contact Sonya.Alexander@purchase.edu
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Catch up on credits this winter!

Winter courses are either 3 or 4 undergraduate credits, move at an intensive pace across a four-week period, and are 100% online.
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Career Center Mobile Hours

Step out of your room and find our friendly Career Development staff in Wayback Offices to answer quick career questions, give resume and cover letter tips and more! We are there every Friday from 1:00pm - 2:30pm.
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The 2020-2021 FAFSA is available.

Fill out your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online ASAP!

Please visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to get started.
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SPOTLIGHT

(T)HERE: Collaborate—An Artistic Residency

October 21–25, 2019 / Purchase College students, choreographer Marcel Gbeffa, and Benin International Musical
Meet Salena Wilhelm

Salena Wilhelm is a doctoral intern for the Cornerstone Program
Meet Nicole Eskandar

Nicole is a Learning Specialist for the Cornerstone Program

FREESOURCES

Take advantage of the the assortment of free resources or Freesources available to you as a member of the Purchase community. Each Freesource featured on this page is designed to improve your experience at Purchase and guide you to long-term success. Check out this week’s Freesources on “Study Group Tips”.

COMING UP

New Drop-in Tutoring in Wayback!

Begins September 3!

Tutors will be available several evenings a week for drop-in help with writing and basic math courses in the Wayback 1st floor study lounge. This is open to all Purchase students, not just Wayback residents– no swipe access necessary!

Sundays: 6-9PM

Mondays: 7-9PM

Tuesdays: 7-9PM

Thursdays: 7-10PM

These hours are for drop-in help only, which means they are not on the WCOnline tutoring schedule. The first day of tutoring in both the Learning Center and Wayback will be September 3.
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Purchase In The City

In an effort to provide opportunities for our students to experience the cultural capital of the world—New York City, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, in partnership with the academic areas, and the Purchase College Association, will sponsor a weekly bus trip to New York City on Saturdays, called Purchase in the City.
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Free HIV Testing

Walk-in service for HIV testing is available every Wednesday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in the mobile van parked in the circle between Big Haus/Wayback/Fort Awesome. Services are free and confidential and results are reported in 20 minutes.
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Flu Vaccine Available at Health Services

The Flu Vaccine is currently available at Health Services. It is highly recommended that all students get immunized against seasonal influenza. Immunization is the best way to prevent influenza disease and its transmission throughout the community. Please call 914-251-7925 to make an appointment. The cost is $20.00 (covered by domestic and international school health insurance plans).
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Nov27
Thanksgiving Break Closing For Residence Halls
Time: 9:00am
Dec13
End of the Semester Res Hall/Apt. Closing
Time: 7:00pm

RESOURCES

Ombudsman Mobile Office Hour: Tuesday 2-3pm Wayback, Room 1034

How can the ombudsman help me?

Sometimes students just don’t know where to go for certain kinds of help.
The ombudsman assists students in several capacities, including helping students navigate the campus community standards disciplinary system, assisting students who are experiencing difficulties using administrative offices, and helping students negotiate the complicated world of higher education finance.

Ombudsman mobile office hour: Tuesdays 2-3PM Wayback, Room 1034

Paul Nicholson
Director of Special Programs/Ombudsman

paul.nicholson@purchase.edu
(P) 914-251-6520
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Getting Along with Your Roommate

Check out some resources to help address roommate issues proactively and help build lifelong friendships.
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Assistant Dean Mobile Hours

The Assistant Deans represent all students across the whole campus in both Liberal Arts and the School of the Arts. If you need advice about changing majors, need something signed, are worried about your GPA or just have general questions about your academic program this is a great place to start! We will be located in the first floor study lounge of Wayback on Tuesday’s from 2 - 3 pm.
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Wellness Center - Mobile Hours in Wayback

Visit the Wellness Center Staff in Wayback on Tuesday’s and Thursdays from 1:00 - 2:00 pm. for resources and questions about wellness initiatives and support.
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President Open Office Hours

Students are invited to meet with Dennis Craig, Interim President of Purchase College, during his open office hour every Wednesday from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
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Vice President Student Office Hours

Starting on September 12, the Interim Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, Dr. Patty Bice, will have open office hours for students every Thursday from 11:30 - 12:30. Her office is located in Student Services Building, Third Floor. Students can also request meetings with her by scheduling appointments.
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Get involved - join a student club!

Check out the new PantherLink platform for information on clubs and student programs. Want to start your own club? Log onto PantherLink for details.
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