Every August brings a new wave of energy to campus, as the latest class of Raiders begin their journey at Ship and experience everything campus has to offer for the first time.
Over 1,200 new Raiders began their SU career this week after a particularly change-filled summer.
New IDs
As you read this, you likely have a brand-new student ID in your pocket. To allow for easier cooperation among the 10 PASSHE institutions, every student now has an ID number for the state system rather than just for SU.
New Laundry
Housing and Residence Life signed a contract with a new laundry vendor, Caleco, which saw every washer and dryer on campus replaced throughout July and August. Caleco’s units come with an app, Speed Queen, that allows students to see the status of any machine on campus. No more walking down the hall just to find all the machines are in use!
New Furniture
Residents of Harley Hall also have new furniture throughout the building as Housing continues to update and repair residence halls that have reached their tenth year. New couches, chairs and high-top tables are in each floor’s lounge.
No more UPS keys
The UPS store announced on August 12 that keys for individual mailboxes will no longer be used at the facility. All students will pick up their mail at the front desk by simply showing their student ID.
Simplified meal plan
Dining Services rolled out a simplified roster of meal plans for resident and commuter students. On-campus residents can now choose from either a 14-meal plan with $300 Flex Dollars or from two tiers of an Admiral plan, which allows for unlimited access to Reisner Dining Hall.
SHIP Letters
Installed just days after graduation in May, the SHIP letters, which were paid for in part by the Class of 1973, were dedicated on June 1. It served as a popular photo op for various campus groups and visitors throughout the summer.
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