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Welcome to the Newest Edition of The Lumina Loop Newsletter!
You are receiving this communication because you are a resident (or a guarantor) of the Lumina Communities in Brottier, McGinley, and St. Martin Halls for 2025-2026. These communications are intended to keep you informed about life in our communities and other upcoming opportunities to connect. Within the pages of this newsletter, you will find information that applies more directly to you and which building you will live in.
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Without further ado: enjoy this edition of The Lumina Loop!
Sincerely, The Lumina Communities Team
VALENTINE’S TREATS FEBRUARY R.A
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TAKE A BREAK FROM MIDTERMS!
2/25/2026
UNION Duquesne Student Union Atrium 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
COFFEE - STRESS RELIEF - TREATS
Black HistoryMonth
February is Black History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements, contributions, and resilience of Black individuals and communities. We encourage residents to take time this month to learn, reflect, and engage with Black history and culture through campus events, conversations, and community resources.
Local Pittsburgh Resources & Events to Explore:
Visit August Wilson African American Cultural Center, a cornerstone for Black arts, culture, and history in downtown Pittsburgh.
Check out Black History Month exhibits and tours at Carnegie Museum of Natural History including local history highlights.
Explore the legacy and life of August Wilson at the August Wilson House in the Hill District, the childhood home of the acclaimed playwright.
Room Selection
February 12th
Lottery Numbers
Lottery numbers for room selection go live. If you are not returning to your same unit, you will get a lottery number.
February 16th-20th
Room Selection
Room selection for Brottier and McGinley will take place. Please attend the virtual selection with the member of your party who has the lowest lottery number, If you are on your own please attend with the time attached to your lottery number. If you cannot attend room selection please fill out the proxy form on Campus Link and find a trusted friend or parennt to attend in your place.
Reminders
If you are renewing you current unit, you must have 50% occupancy returning in order to renew that SAME space (Doubles 1 person returning), Quads 2/4 people returning). You do not need to go through room selection!
If you are returning to the building, but a different unit or moving Lumina buildings you must go through room selection.
The Pittsburgh Guide Winter Edition
There are plenty of things to do in Pittsburgh in the winter. Don’t let the cold weather stop you! Here are some things to do this winter:
Grab a Coffee
De Fer Coffee, Brother Andres, Redhawk, & Ghost are all great options close to campus!
Lawrenceville
Strip District Terminal
The Lease Transfer Process: Tips to Help You!
There are various reasons that you may be interested in transferring your lease For example - Are you graduating? Studying abroad? Are you having challenges with your roommate? No matter the reason, the resident will continue to be financially responsible for their lease until a successful lease transfer occurs.
1) WHAT'S THE REASON?
It costs $150 to transfer your lease. Additional fees may apply if you transfer your lease prior to September 1. Departing residents will see this charge on their DU student account AFTER a completed lease transfer.
2) LEASE TRANSFERS COST MONEY.
Stayinyourcurrentunitthroughtheendofthelease.
3) END DATE. START DATE.
EachofthefollowingoptionsrequiresyoutocompleteaLeaseTransfer RequestusingyourMultiPasscredentials(locatedonourCampusLinkpage under"Forms”)andworkwiththeLeasingAgent.
The original lessee will finish their lease at the end of the month. The new lease will begin their new lease on the first of the month. This applies to all months, with the exception of summertime.
4.) OPTIONS TO CONSIDER.
Transferyourleasetosomeoneelsewhoiseligibleandwantstoliveinthe hall.NOTE:Itisyourresponsibilitytofindsomeonetotakeoveryourlease. Ifapplicable,yourroommate(s)“buysout”thespaceyouresideintoalleviate responsibilityandensuretheydonotreceiveanotherroommate.Thiswould transferthecosttotheresident(s)remaininginthespace
1.)LeaseTransferAgreement-Currentresidentandincoming resident.
2.)Lease-Incomingresidentandincomingresident’sguarantor.
Afteralldocumentsaresigned,theLeasingAgentwillsignand executetheleasetransfer,andworkwiththeresidentstosetup atimelineforthemoveout/moveinprocess
5) DOCUMENTS TO SIGN
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