bowater guide 2008
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BOWATER HOUSE SOCIETY
BOWATER HOUSE
A Guide for Future Residents
What’s inside?
• About Bowater House
• Our Recent Awards and Accolades
• Meet the Staff and Executive Members
• What You Should Bring
• and much more!
Fall 2008
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Written and compiled by Yuri Gidge and Aaron Aikens. Updated by Alicia Wall.
© 2008 Bowater House Society
Paton College, Memorial University St. John’s, NL
A1B 3P7
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Table of Contents About Bowater House 3
Our Recent Awards and Accolades 4
Meet Your Bowater House Society Executive 5
Meet Your Bowater House Staff 7
About St. John’s 9
What to Bring to Residence 10
What Not to Bring to Residence 11
What is Already Provided in Your Room 12
Dining Hall 13
Intramural Sports 14
In-House Academic Resources 15
In-House Facilities and Services 16
Mail and Phone Information 17
Internet Service Information 18
Useful Websites 19
Contact Information 20
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ABOUT BOWATER HOUSE Bowater House is one of ten residences in Paton College. Paton College is an area on the east end of campus where residences house students attending Memorial University of Newfoundland(St. John’s Campus), the Marine Institute or the College of the North Atlantic (Prince Philip Drive Campus).
HISTORY
Bowater House was officially opened in 1962 and was one of the first two residences to be opened at Memorial University (the other being Rothermere House). It was originally a female house, but within a few short years was transformed into a male residence. It kept its male status until 1990, when it was decided that it should become a female house again. In fact, it's rumoured that Bowater would have indeed been the first co-ed residence, except Student Housing wasn't quite prepared to make such a decision. (Co-ed residences didn't appear in Paton College until 1992.) However, due to such a large decline in female enrolment, Bowater found itself almost half-empty during 1992. It was then decided that Bowater would be Paton College's third co-ed residence, starting in the Fall 1993, only three years after the previous transition from male to female. To this day, Bowater is still a co-ed residence, an entity which is now in the majority in Paton College. Bowater House is named after Sir Eric Vansitart Bowater, who was born on January 16, 1895, the son of Sir Frederick W. Bowater, K.B.E., and Dame Alice Bowater. Sir Eric entered the family business of M.V. Bowater and Sons in 1919. He eventually transformed the business from newsprint merchants to newsprint manufacturers. Bowater mills were established in Corner Brook, Newfoundland in 1938, in Tennessee in 1952, Carolina in 1954, and in Liverpool, Nova Scotia in 1956. Sir Eric Bowater led his families company to an overwhelming success. He also served Memorial University of Newfoundland as a member of the Board of Regents from 1952—1962, and is the holder of the University's LL.D. (honoris causa ).
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OUR RECENT AWARDS & ACCOLADES
Bowater House has won many awards and accolades in academics, intramural sports, orientation and community service. Here is a small list of our recent achievements and we hope that as first-years you will share our spirit and will help us to continue our reputation as one of the best residences in Paton College!
2000-2001 Highest Overall Academic Average for
a Paton College Co-ed Residence 2000-2001 Volunteer Residence of the Year 2001-2002 Co-ed All-Points Champs (Intramural Sports) 2001-2002 All-Points Champs (Intramural Sports) 2001-2002 Volunteer Residence of the Year 2002-2003 Co-ed All-Points Champs (Intramural Sports) 2002-2003 All-Points Champs (Intramural Sports) 2003-2004 Co-ed All-Points Champs (Intramural Sports) 2003-2004 All-Points Champs (Intramural Sports) 2003-2004 Celebrate Memorial Champs 2004-2005 Co-ed All-Points Champs (Intramural Sports) 2004-2005 All-Points Champs (Intramural Sports) 2005-2006 Orientation Champs 2005-2006 Celebrate Memorial Champs 2005-2006 Co-ed All-Points Champs (Intramural Sports) 2005-2006 All-Points Champs (Intramural Sports) 2006-2007 Co-ed All-Points Champs (Intramural Sports) 2006-2007 Male All-Points Champs (Intramural Sports) 2006-2007 All-Points Champs (Intramural Sports) 2006-2007 2nd Highest Senior and Frosh Overall
Academic Average in Paton College
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HOUSE EXECUTIVE
The House Executive is responsible for all social activities in residence life. They are elected at the end of each year by house residents. The executive organizes weekly activities that allow the 104 people in the house meet each other and become friends for life. If you ask someone what they remember most about their stay in residence their answer will always include either: a) Bowater Day b) Winter Carnival Event c) Weekend House Events (Glo-Bowling, Boat Trip, Christmas Party, Guys/Girls Night, Road Trips, Paintball and more); or d) Formal These are just a few of the house events that you will attend while living in Bowater House. It is truly a special time in your life.
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BOWATER HOUSE SOCIETY EXECUTIVE MEMBERS 2008-2009
President Aaron Aikens Vice President Matt Wright Treasurer Gwen Watt Social Chair Chris LaFosse
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HOUSE STAFF
House Staff are house members that are employed by Student Housing to ensure that students are able to balance their social lives with their academic lives.
Resident Assistants help first years adjust to living in residence, enforce house rules, deliver mail, and are there to offer help or just to listen. Each floor has a Resident Assistant.
The Academic Don helps encourage through example and communication the academic wellbeing of all residents. They maintain the computer room and the study room in Bowater and hold a large collection of house files (old course notes and exams) which can be borrowed. The Academic Don is also familiar with university facilities and resources and can help you with any concern you may have.
The Proctor oversees the Resident Assistants and the Academic Don and is a liaison to Student Housing. They provide a more experienced guiding hand in dealing with day to day issues.
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BOWATER HOUSE STAFF 2008-2009
Proctor RA Joel Burke RA Jennifer Stuckless RA Lindsey Gillard RA Lesley Burke AD Alicia Wall
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ABOUT ST. JOHN’S
St. John’s is the capital of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is the largest city in the province and the most eastern city in North America. (The most eastern point in North America is Cape Spear, about one mile outside of St. John’s.) St. John’s itself has a population of almost 100,000 people while over 70,000 people live outside the city in the neighbouring metropolitan area. St. John’s Harbour opens out onto the Atlantic Ocean.
You can expect winters in St. John’s to be mild with an average temperature of 0ºC and summer months to be warmer with an average temperature of 20-23ºC.
Newfoundland Standard Time is ½ hour ahead of Atlantic Standard Time and 1 ½ ahead of Eastern Standard Time.
As one of the oldest cities in North America, St. John’s has a rich history dating back to the turn of the XVIth century. Attractions include many historic sites and museums, Mile One Stadium (a first-class multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue, home to the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, St. John’s Fog Devils), George Street (a district full of night clubs), and one of the largest universities in Atlantic Canada: Memorial University of Newfoundland!
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WHAT TO BRING
As this will be your home for eight months, you should consider bringing the following (This list has been adapted from the Paton College Handbook):
Memorial University Calendar
All correspondence and information sent to you from Memorial
Bedding (pillows, blankets and linens)
Room Decorations (plants, posters, pictures, etc. as well as Sticky Tack)
Toiletries and Towels (You may also want to bring something to transport your toiletries.)
Soap and soap dish
Flip-flops (Recommended for showering.)
Laundry bag and detergent
Alarm Clock
Coins for Laundry (Our washers and driers accept quarters and loonies only.)
Backpack and school supplies
Hangers (Some should be supplied in your room, but a few more can’t hurt!)
Extension cord or a power bar Headphones for stereo or
computer.
Hair dryer Hand towels Plastic Mugs/Cups
Dish detergent Iron/Ironing Board
Medical Card(s)
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WHAT NOT TO BRING
As much as we recommend being comfortable in your room, you must respect rules and regulations. Therefore the following items are not allowed:
Candles/Incense
Curtains (All rooms already come with them.)
Pets of any kind (includes rats, fish, turtles, etc)
Water Beds If there is something you want to bring but are not sure about, just post a message on the forum section of our website (www.munhousing.ca/bowater) or email a Resident Assistant. Remember: One of the best steps to take when getting ready to move in with a roommate is communication! Talk to each other to see what you each plan on bringing to your room, you could save yourself some money and not bring any unexpected surprises to the room.
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WHAT IS ALREADY PROVIDED IN YOUR ROOM
In Bowater House, your room will have the following items/ features:
Single bed and frame (36" x 78") with under-bed storage
Desk and Study Lamps
Dresser
Desk
Chair
Book Shelf
Cork Board
Waste Basket
Closet
Towel Rack
Mirror on Door
Window
Power outlet and phone jack
Room Maintenance
Custodian workers do not clean private rooms. They are responsible for cleaning the public areas of the house (washrooms, TV room, lobby, etc.). As young adults, you and your roommate will be expected to keep your room clean. There is a cleaner’s closet located on each floor with cleaning supplies and we ask you to return these in the same condition. Some residents, however, decide to bring their own broom or sweeping product.
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DINING HALL
R. Gushue Hall is the main dining hall on campus. It is located right next door to Bowater House. It is run by Chartwells, a division of the Compass Group which provides food services to schools, colleges and universities across Canada and in other parts of the world. The dining hall serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, so you will never have to worry about cooking!
There are ten tables in the dining hall, one for each residence. Bowater’s table is the second table as you enter dining hall from the east entrance (closest to Bowater). The dining hall operates on a “buffet-style” eating arrangement so you can eat as much as you want to! Please remember to keep our table clean and to return your tray to the dish room before leaving. If you will be off-campus during lunch or dinner, or unable to make it back to the main dining hall to eat, you are able to pick up a boxed lunch in the mornings at the dining hall. This service, On The Go, is provided by Chartwells and many students find this very convenient.
Main Dining Hall Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday
Breakfast: 7:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Lunch: 11:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
Continental Breakfast: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m
Brunch: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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INTRAMURAL SPORTS
Intramural sports are a very important part of Bowater House. We have won All-points for six years in a row for having the largest house participation and winning the most intramural games! By playing intramural sports, residents are able to meet fellow house residents and other residents of Paton College. Intramural sports run from the beginning of September until April and are usually played on weekends. Here is a list of intramural sports. There is something for everyone! Our house favourite is inner-tube waterpolo. Our Men’s A team and Co-ed A team have never lost a water-polo game yet! Fall Semester · Road Race · Soccer · Softball · Volleyball · Ultimate Frisbee · Track and Field
Winter Semester · Badminton · Table Tennis · Hockey · Squash · Basketball · Inner-tube Water Polo ·Bowling
Each year, Bowater House has a Male and Female Sports Representative. They look after registration of the residents in the house. If you are interested in participating or what some more information be sure to ask one of our Sports Representative in September! By the way, it is always a good idea to bring any sports equipment you have with you to residence, such as soccer cleats, baseball gloves, etc. And don’t forget your swimming gear for water-polo!
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ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Study Room Bowater’s study room is located on the third floor and is found in room 312. This room constitutes a quiet environment with couches, study cubicles, and large tables. There is also a bookshelf with a large section of resource books to help with your studies.
House Files House Files is an ensemble of old tests, assignments and lab reports donated to the house by past residents. Many students find these resources a very valuable resource to their studies. In order to borrow a file a request must be made to your Academic Don (Alicia Wall, BO-325) at least a day in advance. We ask that you return these files in the same condition. We also invite you to donate old tests, assignments and lab reports to the House Files at the end of each academic term so that you can in return help out a future student. House Tutors Each semester, the Academic Don will hire tutors for the residents of the house. Tutors are senior residents of the house who have considerable knowledge in their tutoring area. Tutors will post hours which they will be available to tutor. Tutoring is done in the Study room (BO-312). Computer Room The computer room located in BO-323 is monitored by the Academic Don. There are four computers and a laser printer. The computers operate on Linux. In order for you to log on to the computer system, you require a username and password which should be given to you when you pick up your keys in September. Please direct any problems to the Academic Don. The Academic Don is also responsible for filling the printer with paper. Please remember that food and drink are not permitted in the computer room.
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IN-HOUSE FACILITIES AND SERVICES
In addition to the computer room and the study room Bowater House also has:
Laundry Room (BO-102) is equipped with three washers and three dryers. It costs $1.00 to wash each load and another $1.00 to dry it. The machines only accept quarters and loonies, so be sure to save up all your change! Also, remember to bring laundry detergent, etc as there is none provided.
TV Room (BO-109A) has a large television with surround sound. A DVD player is also available. There are two large comfy chesterfields and a recliner.
Kitchen/Games Room (BO-203) is equipped with three stoves/ ovens, a fridge and a microwave. There is also booth-style seating in the kitchen area. Please remember to clean up after you use this facility. There is also a pool table, a foose-ball table, an air-hockey table and a ping-pong table in the kitchen.
Canteen (BO-206) is run by the Academic Committee and a Canteen Manager will be hired at the beginning of the semester. The canteen is open Sunday - Wednesday nights from 8-11. The canteen sells chips, candy, popcorn, bars, and drinks. As a resident of Bowater, you are required to volunteer one shift each semester to work in the canteen. There is also a pop-machine located right outside the canteen.
Main Lobby is located in the middle of second floor. It has a number of couches and it is where House Meetings are called to order.
Custodial Services are provided for public areas of the house (washrooms, etc.). The custodians do not clean private rooms, so you and your roommate are required to clean your room. Garbage is collected every morning and can be placed in garbage bags (which are provided) outside your door before you go to bed. There are also recyclable containers at the end of each wing.
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MAIL & PHONE INFORMATION
Mail While living in Bowater, letter mail is delivered to you under your door from Monday to Friday by a Resident Assistant or the Academic Don. All incoming mail is processed by Student Housing Office before being sent to individual houses. If you are expecting a package, you will receive a notice under your door which you need to bring to Housing (located in Hatcher house) along with your meal card to pick up your parcel. Mail addressed to you should have the following format:
Name Room #, Bowater House Paton College, MUN St. John’s, NL A1B 3P7
If you wish to post a letter you can drop it off at Housing. There is also a post office (The Attic) located on the third floor of the University Centre. Telephone While many students opt to purchase a cell-phone plan, others decide to have a landline activated upon arrival. Each room is already equipped with a phone jack. However, if you don’t have your own phone, there is a pay-phone located on each floor. Here are the phone numbers for the pay-phones.
First Floor: 576-9335 Second Floor: 576-9333 Third Floor: 576-9334 Fourth Floor: 576-9332
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INTERNET SERVICE INFORMATION
Many students bring their own computer or laptop to Paton College. If you don’t have your own computer, Bowater has its own computer room (BO-323) furnished with four computers and a printer. There is also computer and internet access at the library and in many of the computer labs around campus. Residents are able to take advantage of the wireless ResNet internet connection. There is also wireless internet access around campus. This service is included in your mandatory university fees. DSL access can be obtained through the phone line in your room as there is no cable hook-up. For hardware requirements and other information please check out: www.mun.ca/cc/residence_wireless_network/ Top left: Computer Room Top Right: Study Room Bottom Left: Games Room Bottom Right: Bowater Canteen
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USEFUL WEBSITES
On-campus Bowater Website www.munhousing.ca/bowater Paton College www.munhousing.ca/pc Housing, Food and Conference Services www.munhousing.ca Memorial University of Newfoundland www.mun.ca Memorial Self-Service www.mun.ca/regoff/stuweb.htm MUN D2L http://online.mun.ca ANSWERS www.mun.ca/answers MUNSU (Memorial University Student Union) www.munsu.ca MUN Clubs and Societies www.munsu.ca/index.php?section_id=105 MUN Resource Centres www.munsu.ca/index.php?section_id=106
Off-campus City of St. John’s www.stjohns.ca Government of Newfoundland and Labrador www.gov.nl.ca Metrobus www.metrobus.com Empire Theatres www.empiretheatres.ca
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CONTACT INFORMATION Bowater Website: www.munhousing.ca/bowater If you are moving into Bowater House in September, please join our Facebook group ( http://mun.facebook.com/ group.php?gid=2218060417) and introduce yourself. Also, please feel free to post any questions or concerns you may have about residence life on the forum or email an executive or staff member at an address below.
President: Aaron Aikens Room 110, Bowater Paton College, MUN St. John’s, NL A1B 3P7 email: [email protected] Social Chair: Chris LaFosse Room 315, Bowater Paton College, MUN St. John’s, NL A1B 3P7 email: [email protected] Academic Don: Alicia Wall Room 325, Bowater Paton College, MUN St. John’s, NL A1B 3P7 email: [email protected]
Vice-President: Matt Wright Room 116, Bowater Paton College, MUN St. John’s, NL A1B 3P7 email: [email protected] Treasurer: Gwen Watt Room 410, Bowater Paton College, MUN St. John’s, NL A1B 3P7 email: [email protected] Proctor Room 208, Bowater Paton College, MUN St. John’s, NL A1B 3P7 email: N/A
Please note: The above mailing addresses are only valid from September 2008 – April 2009. The preferred medium for contact is through email.
BOWATER HOUSE SOCIETY
Bowater House, Paton College Memorial University
St. John’s, NL A1B 3P7
