Important Announcements

McManus Information

Past Events

Upcoming Events

Dear First_Name,

This is the March edition of the McManus Minute.  We limit these to once per month, so please take a quick minute to read it over.  Thanks!

- Joel, Prasanna, and Viviana

IMPORTANT Announcements

• Spring Break Departure Reminders
• Elevator Modernization
• Housing Contract Dates
• Exercise Room Water Cooler Policy

McManus Information

• Spring Break Departure Reminders
  
  1. Please close all windows.  It is nice now, but may not stay that way.  If very cold air enters your room, it may freeze your pipes, burst your radiator, and flood the building.
  2. Please take out your trash and recycling, or it will stink up your floor.
  3. Please dispose of perishable food items.
  4. Please turn off your lights and alarm clocks.
  5. Don't forget your passports and IDs.

• Elevator Modernization
  We would like to highlight the fact that Graduate Housing will be doing a complete mechanical upgrade on all elevators in McManus.  The elevator technicians will only work on one elevator at a time.  Beginning Monday, March 15th, the northwest passenger elevator will be removed from service for the remainder of the spring quarter.  The Graduate Housing office apologizes for the inconvenience, but thanks you for your understanding during this important and much-needed building improvement project.

• Housing Contract Dates
  Class of 2010: the last day of your contract is Sunday, June 20th, 2010.
  Class of 2011 and Exchange MBAs: your last contract day is Sunday, June 13th, 2010.
  Please put a note on your calendar and plan accordingly.  If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Kraus (dkraus@kellogg.northwestern.edu) in Student Affairs.

• Exercise Room Water Cooler Policy
  The bottled water in the exercise room is available individuals using the gym, and is provided by the Kellogg Office of Student Affairs.  Student Affairs asks all residents to please not fill large bottles or jugs to take up to your apartment.  If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Joel, Prasanna or Viviana.

McManus Events in Past Month

• McManus Ping Pong Championship
  Thanks to everyone who participated in the McManus ping pong tournament.  Special congratulations to our finalists, Chirag Jindal and Ricardo Vasques. 40 residents gathered in the McManus Lounge for the grande finale event.  It ESPN had been there, it would have been known as one of the most dramatic sporting events in recent history,  Onlooking fans reportedly "lost sight of the ball" as Vasques deftly sprang behind the table while Jindal countered with his patented back-hand.  Thanks to advanced high-speed photography technology we were able to capture some still frames, which you can find posted on the Facebook group "The McManus Way."
  
  Congratulations to Chirag Jindal for winning the tournament and taking home the coveted McManus Ping Pong Champion plaque. 

• Oscars Night
  80 dashing residents took part in this exclusive, red carpet Hollywood event at the McMansion.  The paparazzi were in full form, and we were able to get our hands on a few photos of our McManus stars and post them to our Facebook group "The McManus Way."
  
  Special congratulations to team "Blue Jeans" who swept this year's event by winning both Oscar Bingo and Oscar Jeopardy!  Congratulations to this team and their amazing, uncanny knowledge of random Hollywood facts.  Team "Blue Jeans" is pictured immediately below.

Upcoming Events (Spring Quarter)

Your McManus Team - Joel, Prasanna and Viviana