Viviana Cavalli

A memorial service will be held on December 9th from 5-8 pm in Memorial Hall's Connecticut Room for Viviana Cavalli. Cavalli was a Freshman School of Business student living in Vance Hall. She was killed in a car crash in Shelton in late November.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to her friends and family, as well as the friends and family of the other person killed, Larry Morra (a student at the University of Hartford), and a second passenger who was injured, Kassandra Dimas (a student at Marist College).

Any CCSU student who knew the victims and needs to talk can visit the school's Counseling and Wellness Center in Marcus White Hall (Room 205). To set-up an appointment either visit in person or call (860) 832-1945.

Amendments to IRC Constitution

Two amendments to the I.R.C. constitution proposed by Liz Braun, Treasurer for Carroll Hall, were passed at Monday's meeting. The first amendment allows for R.A.s to vote during I.R.C. elections. The second amendment states that Halls can now have other residents or committee members fill in when hall committee members can't attend Hall Council. R.A.s and P.A.s can also fill one voting seat if no members show up and there are no residents to vote in their place.

Operation Holiday Care

For anyone looking to get into the holiday spirit this year, CCSU will be collecting donations to send overseas to our Connecticut troops overseas. Drop-off boxes are located in the school's Veterans Drop in Center (located in Willard Hall) and in the Student Affairs Office (in Davidson Hall). A list of recommended items can be found on the school website and includes:

telephone cards
shampoo
socks
magazines

This is a great way to help cheer up some deserving soldiers, so I hope that the residents of CCSU can help out.

Dean's Cup

The November Dean's Cup event was held November 23, 2009 in the Student Center. The event, "One vs. One Hundred" saw all nine residence halls battling one another in a game show format. One person ("the one") was chosen to represent each hall on stage. Each correct answer the one got earned their hall two points, but a wrong answer meant they could not answer anymore questions for that round.

Each hall also had a "mob" comprised of ten residents. The mob members could be switched between rounds and the mob was not penalized for any wrong answers. Each correct answer, however, only earned their hall one point.

Each round saw the three residence halls with the least amount of points eliminated from the competition. Seth North and Sam May were eliminated during the first round. Sheridan was eliminated as well, after a tie-breaker between them and James Hall. James, Vance, and Barrows were eliminated during the second round. Gallaudet finished in third, Carroll finished in second, and Beecher came in first.

Members of the Gallaudet Mob prepare for battle.

A resident of Carrol Hall reacts after they earn second place.

A Barrows Mob member holds up their answer to the question, "What year was CCSU founded?" (They answered correctly.)

New IRC Vice President Announced

Amy Tenenbaum, a Freshman resident of Vance Hall, was elected the new Vice President of the Inter-Residential Council. She will replace the current Vice President, Kerry Lusebrink, at the beginning of the spring semester.

How to Keep a Blue Devil Occupied

Are you a college student who hates when it gets cold out? Do you wish there was something to do to keep you occupied? Never fear my fellow students! Rooming With the Blue Devil is proud to present: “How to Keep a Blue Devil Occupied,” a list of things to keep you busy as it gets colder outside.

Click below to view a slide show for some ideas on how to stay busy when it gets cold out.

Housing Available

For anyone looking to move into one of CCSU's nine Residence Halls, the Residence Life Department announced today that they have immediate openings for Spring 2010. For details and inquiries, visit the department in Barrows Hall, Room 120.

Happy Veteran's Day

I'd like to take a moment to extend my well-wishes to all the CCSU students (and members of the military everywhere) who have served our country in the military. As a daughter of a Vietnam Veteran, I have a lot of respect for the men, women, and families who sacrifice so much for the benefit of the citizens of this country. It takes a lot of courage to do so and I hope you all had a very relaxing Veteran's Day.

In other news, CCSU dedicated a new Veteran's Monument at the Student Center this afternoon and also handed out community and University Veterans Excellence Awards. The student recipient also received a scholarship. For more information regarding the event, visit the Calendar Event page on the school's website.

If you're currently serving in the Military or are a Veteran who wants to attend CCSU, visit the Office of Veterans Affairs to find out what benefits you may qualify for.

How to Keep a Blue Devil Occupied

Are you a college student who hates when it gets cold out? Do you wish there was something to do to keep you occupied? Never fear my fellow students! Rooming With the Blue Devil is proud to present: “How to Keep a Blue Devil Occupied,” a list of things to keep you busy as it gets colder outside.

Click below to view a slide show for some ideas on how to stay busy when it gets cold out.

For the entire list of movies that are being aired, visit the ResLife Cinema Schedule.

I.R.C. Election Announcement

The Inter-Residence Council (I.R.C.) at CCSU has announced that elections will be held on November 16 to fill the position of Vice President for the spring semester. Letters of intent are due in the I.R.C. mailbox (due in the Residence Life Office in Barrows) by 4pm on November 13.

How to Keep a Blue Devil Occupied

Are you a college student who hates when it gets cold out? Do you wish there was something to do to keep you occupied? Never fear my fellow students! Rooming With the Blue Devil is proud to present: “How to Keep a Blue Devil Occupied,” a list of things to keep you busy as it gets colder outside.

Click below to view a slide show of the first item on our list: building a fort!

Movie Channel

Good news for residents: the Movie Channel will be added to available channels for residential students again. A full list of movies and more details will be posted when I get the information.

The Blue Devil's Scenes of Solitude

Fourth Floor Quiet Study Area

Another day, another scene of solitude for the masses. Today's scene is brought to you by the letter "L" for Library. As with most Library's, silence is golden at the Elihu Burritt Library on the CCSU campus. The fourth floor of the building has even been designated as a quiet study area for students.

In addition to the fourth floor, the Library also has a Reserve Reading Room in the main lobby on the second floor, where students can located material that their professors have put on reserve for projects and papers. A display on the world of Harry Potter can also be found on the second floor. The exhibit, titled, "Harry Potter's World: Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine" is open to the public and can be viewed until November 14th. Who knows, maybe the sorting hat will decide you should have been in Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, Slytherin, or Gryffindor after all.

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.