Electrical Outage

The University sent out information today concerning the electrical outage that caused some buildings on campus to lose power Wednesday night. Facilities Management will be performing critical electrical power loop tests this Saturday (October 24, 2009) from 7 am to 1 pm. While no additional power failures are expected, the University will have additional Police and Facilities staff members available to address any problems.

Armed Robbery on Allen Street

The Hartford Courant has reported that an armed robbery took place on Allen Street, which is less than a mile away from CCSU's campus.

The robbery, which occurred earlier this afternoon, took place at a TD Bank. The robber has not been apprehended. State police are assisting with a police dog.

Dean's Cup Standings

The standings for Dean's Cup, following last week's game of dizzy-bat Dodgeball, were announced at Monday's I.R.C. meeting:

1st Carroll 65.5
2nd Barrows 64
3rd Beecher 63.5
4th James 62
5th Gallaudet 59
6th Vance 54.5
7th Sam May 46.5
8th Seth North 41.5
9th Sheridan 29.5

The next Dean's Cup event has not been announced yet.

The Blue Devil's Scenes of Solitude

Welcome back to another session of "The Blue Devil's Scenes of Solitude." Today's scene can be found in between Marcus White Hall and Davidson Hall. A quiet little oasis of

tranquility tucked away in the middle of campus, this scene is nice for some good old fashioned peace and quiet. Complete with four benches to sit on, it can also be a nice spot to meet up with friends or get some studying done.

As always, please remember that safety comes first. Travel with a buddy at night, always have a cell phone and your blue chip on you, be aware of your surroundings, and make smart decisions. For more tips on staying safe in a campus environment, you can visit Randolph-Macon College's (located in Ashland, Virginia) campus safety website.

To locate this scene on a map, simply visit CCSU's online campus map.

James Hall Falls to Sam May In Epic Dodgeball Game

The Blue Devil's Scenes of Solitude

Tired of being cooped up in your room? Bored of being stuck inside all day? Sick of your roommate and need a change of scenery? Fret not dear college students! I am proud to present "The Blue Devil's Scenes of Solitude."

What are "Scenes of Solitude?" They are places that a student can go on CCSU's campus to enjoy a bit of peace and quiet (and maybe a bit of fresh air!). Always remember, however, that safety comes first. Every student should remember to carry a photo ID and a cell phone at all times. Remaining aware of your surroundings and traveling with a buddy (especially at night) is also Blue Devil recommended. "Change Happens: The SAFER Blog" has some good suggestions for remaining safe on a college campus.

The first scene on the list, is a familiar one to every student on campus: the koi pond. The sound of the fountain is soothing and the location is close to several places to eat if you get hungry. This scene is good for relaxation and peace on the weekends (especially for doing homework on the grass), although it is good during the week as well if you don't mind bumping into lots of people you know.

Dean's Cup Standings

The standings from the first Dean's Cup event were announced this week's I.R.C. meeting.

First place: Carroll
Second place: Barrows
Third place: Beecher
Fourth place: Gallaudet
Fifth place: James
Sixth place: Vance
Seventh place: Sam May
Eighth place: Seth North
Ninth place: Sheridan

The overall standings are the same as those listed above and will not change until the next Dean's Cup event, which will take place on October 14, 1009 at 7 pm on Vance Lawn. The next event will be a Dodgeball tournament played by costumed residents.

Armed Robbery Alert Called Off

The earlier announcement regarding suspects of an armed robbery near campus has been called off. CCSU Police announced that the suspects fled away from campus.

Armed Robbery Near Campus

CCSU Campus Police have just reported that an armed robbery has taken place at Stanley Quarter Park, which sits on Stanley Street across from Maloney Hall. It is not believed that the three suspects are heading towards campus, but students are advised to be cautious and report any suspicious behavior to 911.

Don DeGruttola Speaks On Sustainability and Students

With thousands of hungry students to feed every day, Don DeGruttola, General Manager of Food Services, knows a thing of two about sustainability. As a member of the CCSU Sustainability Council, DeGruttola is always looking for new ways to ensure that the least amount of food goes to waste as possible.

“Food waste is a major problem on all campus dining facilities where there are unlimited servings,” he said. “It's an incredible waste of energy to select a hamburger and take one bite out of it before discarding it onto the conveyor belt. Think of the water that had to be used to nurture the beef, the grain that was grown to feed it, the shipping fuel used to transport, keep frozen and cook it.”

Along with educating students on portion sizes and providing fresher foods, Dining Services has also recently closed an entire dish room in Memorial Hall. DeGruttola estimates that about one million gallons of water will be saved.

In addition to looking for ways to help Central become more environmentally sustainable, DeGruttola also keeps an open mind when it comes to student opinions on what Dining Services offers.

“We have comment cards available at all retail operations and in Memorial Hall. There are bi-weekly open meetings where students regularly talk about food issues, we do formal paper surveys and managers are trained to listen to customer feedback and bring the information to management meetings for discussion,” he said. “One can always approach a manager or stop by our offices to discuss any food issues as well.”

Having to accommodate thousands of hungry CCSU students is a daunting task, but DeGruttola handles it well.