Resident Profiles

Wanna be profiled? Looking for a chance to shine?

Then be profiled!

The Department of Housing and Residences is updating their website with a new feature: profiles of residents currently living in one of UW's residences.

You can log on to the website and fill out your own profile - explain your experience at CLV, your personal interests, why you enjoy living here, etc. Currently, there is no profiles for residents living at CLV (North or South) yet and we've been contacted by the website developer herself to ensure our residence is equally represented.... AS IT SHOULD BE! CLV WOOT WOOT!!!!

Click on the link and take a look for yourself. See what it takes (it doesn't take much). Then fill out a profile if you're interested.

http://www.housing.uwaterloo.ca/profiles/

This is all you. You get your chance to say what you want..of course it has to be approved. After it gets approved by the developer then your profile will be online for everyone to see! How exciting is that? Is this something that would have helped you make a decision about where to live? If so, why not contribute?

I hope to see some of your smiling faces on that website soon!
Cecilia

Don Evaluations

THANK YOU!!!!!

To all my residents,

I thank you sincerely again for being so awesome and filling out don evaluations for me. I appreciate all your honesty and feedback. There are some areas I need to focus on and it helps to know what they are. And I have certainly trying my best to incorporate your ideas for programming into the time we have left.

So I encourage you to check this blog regularly for updates and also read the emails I send you.

A few things that are in the works but I have yet to put on the calendar include:
*Pizza or Sundaes and Movie Night
*Year-end celebration ...getting fancied up for dinner and dancing at Bomber (this will be near the end of March)
*CD/DVD of all your memories of this year at CLV

I can't say thank you enough, just know that I appreciate each one of you very much! And I'm very much privileged to have had you as my first group of residents!

Cheers,
Cecilia

Chili Cook-off

Like Chili? Want to show off your cooking skills??

Then you may want to be a participant in the Great Chili Cook-off!

So here's the deal. You may get together with one other person from our units (ie. 1-25) and make a chili...from scratch or from prepared foods (but don't tell me that). Make it spicy, make it mild, make it with tomatoes, make it with turkey. Whatever floats your boat. And then we'll bring it all together either at my Unit or the CC for a taste test. Judges will be on hand to rate the best-tasting chili and however else Chili can be graded. PRIZES will be awarded! And everyone can have some delicious chili to enjoy.


So sign up for the Great Chili Cook-off today! Email me to let me know you want in: clvdon@gmail.com

Tentative date: March 21, 2007, 7pm. (Alternative date is either March 20 or 22...I'm not sure who has night class when...so if you have a preference, let me know and I'll choose the majority).


Cheers,
Cecilia

International Celebration Week

Come celebrate!

International Celebration Week is March 26 - 30, 2007. Look for exciting events happening near you all over campus. Stay tuned for more details as to what will be shaking here at CLV.

Got a suggestion or recommendation for the week? Give me a shout or drop me a line.

Cheers,
Cecilia

Salsa/Swing Lesson

Get your dancing shoes on!

SuLa (Don for Units 26-50) and her dance partner will be teaching you to salsa and swing right here on campus. If you had fun at Flying Dog, come to this again. It'll be just as amazing and fun.

Date: Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Time: 7-9 pm
Location: V1 Great Hall

Sign up at the Front Desk. We will be organizing a shuttle to drive residents over to V1, but you must have a ticket. This event is free, you only need the ticket to get on the shuttle. Pick yours up today at the CLV CC.

If you don't dance, maybe you can come and watch me make a fool of myself.

Cheers,
Cecilia

Toboganning @ CIF.

Mid-afternoon Toboganning/Sledding


Date: Sunday, March 11, 2007
Time: 3:3o to 5 pm
Location: CIF Fields..but meet at Unit 45 and we'll walk over together!

After when we're all sick of the cold, we'll go back to my unit and enjoy some hot chocolate! So dress warm, and come for some fun. Awaken your childhood sense..be a child again.

See you then!
Cecilia

Laundry Party

The long awaited event of the term....

is finally here....

Laundry Parrrrr - taaaayy!!!!!!!!!!


You will have an opportunity to do a load of laundry on me and to do laundry with me. Fortunately I won't make you do my laundry. While our laundry's running through the washer or dryer, we will be playing boardgames! So yea....laundry/board games night. Scattergories, Trivial Pursuit, Cranium...these are only a few of the games available at CLV. Come challenge your mind! I will be bringing some snacks for everyone to enjoy.

Details:
Date: Tuesday, Mar. 13, 2007
Time: 7-9 pm
Where: CLV CC

First come first serve.

Cheers,
Cecilia

Swap your clothes with other CLV residents

Getting sick of your wardrobe?

Then bring your gently used clothing to swap with someone else for another piece of clothing you like. Saves you from having to go shopping for new clothing or hitting up the Salvation Army to get rid of your clothes.

It's basically trading clothes for keeps, if that makes sense.

Bring all the stuff you want to trade..maybe your neighbour will bring that item you've been eyeing because it looks good on your neighbour..only it'll look better on you!

We will be settingup the CC to give each person a spot to throw all the clothing brought. After everyone has laid their items out, people will have an opportunity to peruse other people's belongings. When you find something that catches your eye, bring it to the owner and make a trade.

Something new. Something old. Something different. Something to keep.

Let me know if this doesn't make sense and I'll try to explain it better.

So when's this happening?
Sunday, March 18, 2007
3-5pm
Community Centre

Cheers,
Cecilia

Reading Week Party

Hello everyone,

Come over to CC for a reading week party on Thursday, Feb. 22nd, at 8:00pm.

Friends, roommates, desserts, and snacks are all welcome.

We hope to see you all there!!!

Cheers,
Cecilia

Some upcoming events to look forward to...

So what's new..what's going to happen after Reading Week?

Well..here's a quick outlook to get you guys thinking:

- A chili cook-off...who can make the best chili? Prize awarded!
- Laundry party...who doesn't want to come do laundry with me??
- Boardgames night...gonna be super fun
- Clothes swap ...get rid of the clothes you don't want anymore by trading with someone else. No underwear allowed...thought I'd throw that out there. Any leftovers we'll bring to the Thrift store.
- tobogganing...last Sunday wasn't a good day for everyone apparently. So we'll do toboganning and hot chocolate another night! Stay tuned...I'm thinking the Sunday after everyone's back for Reading Week..so mark your calendars. ( March 4??)

Cheers,
Cecilia

Happy (belated) Valentine's Day

Hey!

Just wanted to wish you all a happy belated Valentine's day....most of you are probably glad this fake holiday is over.

I didn't forget about you. I left you a valentine on your door..I hope it didn't blow away!

Muchhh love,
Cecilia

Don Evaluations

Don Evaluations will be available until February 16, 2007 at www.housing.uwaterloo.ca.

I was previously given the information that it was supposed to close on Feb. 14. But that's false. I apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused.

If you are experiencing any difficulties logging in to complete your evaluation, please email s3patel@uwaterloo.ca with your student ID #, UW userid and birthday. He should be able to help you. Sorry for the extra hassle...but it will be worth it. Remember you may walk away with a free IPOD!!! now who doesn't like free things?

Cheers,
Cecilia

Last Day to Vote

Exercise your right to vote. Have your voice heard. Vote for the right representative for you.

The last day to vote in the FEDS election is today. Polls close at 8pm.

You can vote online at vote.feds.ca.

GO VOTE! It only takes a minute.

Cheers,
Cecilia

Chinese New Year Celebration

Gung hey fat choi!

...this is a typical Chinese greeting for new year.

Just a reminder that tickets are still available for the Chinese New Year celebration this Saturday at the Waterloo Memorial Rec Complex.

Lots of entertainment and free food. Check it out, explore a new culture..or your own if you're going to be around Saturday afternoon. Cost is $2 for the shuttle. Admission to the event itself is Free.

Go now and grab your ticket at the Front Desk in the Community Centre. Celebrate the year of the boar!

Cheers,
Cecilia

FEDS Election

Who do you think will make the biggest difference?

It's that important. Exercise your right to vote. Have your voice heard.

Vote February 13 - 15, 2007.

You don't even have to leave your house. Vote online at http://vote.feds.ca/

Positions up for grabs...President, VP Internal, VP Admin/Finance, VP Education. It's going to be a tight race this year...so get your vote out and make your voice heard!!

Cheers,
Cecilia

some basketball news from Athletics....

Raptors Trip is Here! (only 28 tickets left!)

Bring your Valentine's date on Wednesday, February 14 to see CB4 and the Raptors take on Vince Carter and the NJ Nets.Get your tickets in the PAC Athletics Office $35 for bus and ticket.

The Madness is Coming! (3-on-3 Basketball)
Friday, March 9 & Saturday, March 10

Campus Rec is proud to present the 4th Annual 3-on-3 March Madness Basketball Tournament.

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, All-Star, Co-ed and Women's Divisions. 4 players per team, 3 games minimum, double elimination tournament, tons from prizes from the Raptors, Canada Basketball, Boston Pizza, Dooly's plus more.

Get your team Registered today in the PAC Athletics Office. or come check out booth in the SLC starting Monday, February 12- Wednesday, February 14.

More details on the web.

All proceeds from this tournament are going to the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Cheers,

Cecilia

Chinese New Year Celebration

Year of the Boar

CLV will be organizing a shuttle to take interested students and their family from CLV to the Chinese New Year celebration at the Waterloo Memorial Rec Centre.

The event takes place Saturday, February 17, 2007. 11 am to 4pm.

This is a family oriented event featuring: cultural performances, Lion Dance, Dim Sum treats, Cooking Demos, Wushu Demo, Calligraphy, Children's activities and origami. All welcome!Vendors and community exhibitors are show cased.

If you're interested in going, please purchase a ticket for the bus at the Community Centre. Tickets are $2 each for the bus and spaces are limited. Admission to the event itself is free.

Cheers,

Cecilia

CLV Dog Walking Program

CLV Dog Walking Program...

is a new initiative at CLV that will pair together South and North residents.

As most of you are aware, pets are not allowed in the South community but they are in the North community. And to help you cope with not having your furry friends here at school, we're hoping to pair interested students with dog owners and their dogs in the North Community for a walking program. The idea is to let South students walk a North resident's dog once or twice a week or as often as the pair desire. The program is still in the works, but if you think you'd be interested in walking some of our furry friends to take a break from studying and what not, please email me and let me know you're interested and I'll be sure to pass on the details to you when they come about.

Cheers,
Cecilia

Cables, splitters..and such

TV is great...and when it's in every room of your house..even more convenient.

Or is it??

Just a public service announcement to pass onto you all. We have been informed that many residents are splitting cable from the common area and bringing it into their rooms. This is illegal. If students desire to have cable in their room, they're expected to contact Rogers to have it installed properly and pay for the additional services.

The cable splitting has become a major concern for the school and a serious liability because it has caused some serious injury, with students tripping on cables and such that were not properly stabled or tucked away.

Here's the deal. The Department of Housing is asking that you remove all the extra cable that shouldn't be there. If you don't remove it, Vince or Margaret will. Think about it this way...no TV in your room means more time to concentrate on your studies (haha...)

Thank you for your co-operation and understanding,
Cecilia

International Celebration Week

FYI...

International Celebration Week is coming up March 26-30, 2007. Stay tuned for details about the week's happenings!

Let me know if you got ideas for an event or a particular movie that has an international theme that you'd like to watch.

Cheers,
Cecilia

CLV Shuttle

COLD times at CLV...and a 2nd shuttle

Due to the forecasted cold front that is expected to last this week and next week, CLV will be offering two shuttles simulataneously during its regular hours of operation.

Please remember that the same rules apply to both shuttles and seats are on a first come first serve basis.

Cheers,
Cecilia

CLV goes PAINT-BALLING

Long-awaited but finally here. CLV's going Paint Balling...again!

February 11, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. It'll cost 20.

Tickets available now at CLV Front Desk. Spaces are limited (we only rented one bus), so get your tickets ASAP.

Cost includes transportation, round of ammo, and pizza.

So make sure you mark it down on your calendars cuz you don't want to miss out on this spectacularly fun event!

Cheers,
Cecilia

Salsa Lesson

Rumour has it that a few of you are going to Cuba over Reading Week.

So to get you guys and gals excited for your trip down south, Zara & I are co-organizing an evening of Salsa dancing at The Flying Dog Nightclub. (And it's FREE!!!)

Here's what you need to know:
Date: Thursday February 15, 2007
Time: 8:00 pm (Meet at CC)
Where: The Flying Dog Night Club
Transportation: Amy will be shuttling all those who are going
Cost: Free!!

There will be instructors on hand to teach us how to strike some moves.

This event is opened to residents 19+ only as it is at a venue that sells alcohol. Please bring a valid piece of photo ID.

Please email me at clvdon@gmail.com to let me know you're coming so I can make sure everyone has a ride. Please email me by February 12, 2007.

Get your friends from Unit 76-100 to go as well.

Cheers,
Cecilia

Update on St. Jacob's

CLV is going to St. Jacob's Farmer's Market


Feb. 10. 2007
Time: Bus leaves CLV at 9am and leaves the market at 11:30am.
Cost: $2 for the bus

Get your ticket now at CLV Front Desk!

To make your trip more fun and to win a prize - participate in the Photo Scavenger Hunt. You can be in a team or alone. All you need is to take your camera with you. If you don’t have a camera, ask the Don on the bus to give you one. We will have some extra cameras but they are not digital.

See you there!