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FEBUARY 2025 MONTHLY EDITION
Welcome to the Newest Edition of The Lumina Loop Newsletter!
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Without further ado: enjoy this edition of The Lumina Loop!
Sincerely,
The Lumina Communities Team
In this edition you can expect to learn about:
Resident Appreciation Day Housing Selection
Random Acts of Kindness Week
Yo Tea and Yoka
Resident Appreciation Day
RAD VALENTINES TREATS
Join us in celebration of Valentines Day!
St. Martin Hall Elevators 2pm - 2/5
Brottier Hall Kitchenette 2pm - 2/12
McGinley Hall Lobby 2pm - 2/19
Have a special craving? A suggestion for a future RAD event? Let us know!
At Lumina, we honor Black History Month by reflecting on the contributions of Black individuals throughout history. This month is a time to celebrate the resilience, creativity, and leadership that have shaped our communities and our nation! We are proud to recognize the remarkable impact of Black culture, tradition, and achievement.
As we reflect, we remain committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all. Let’s use this month as an opportunity to educate, uplift, and inspire one another, not only during Black History Month but throughout the year.
Together, let’s keep honoring, uplifting, and supporting each other today and every day. Happy Black History Month!
Room Selection Process
FutureHousingIntention
ThankyoutoallofyouwhohavecompletedtheFuture HousingIntention(FHI)Form! January30,2025wasthedue datefortheFHIForm. Allresidentswererequiredtocomplete theFHI. TheLuminastaffconsidersanyresidentswhodidnot completetheirFHIbythedeadlinetonolongerbeinterestedin livinginthecommunitiesforthe25-26cycle.Therefore,their spaceisconsideredtobeavailableforroomselection.
ApplicationFeeDueFebruary7,2025
AllresidentsintendingtoliveinBrottierHallor1045Forbes AvenueHallfor2025-2026mustpaythe$100non-refundable applicationfeebyFriday,February7,2025. Applicationfees mustbepaidthroughDuquesneUniversity’sOfficeofStudent Accounts,notingthefeeisfortheFall2025. RoomSelection(February17-21,2025,heldvirtuallyon Zoom)
Residentswhoneedtoattendroomselection: Movingtoadifferentunitorbuildingfor2025-2026(exactunit isunknowntoresidentatthispoint).
TheseresidentscanexpecttoreceiveanemailtotheDUQ emailonThursday,February13withtheirspecificinformation aboutRoomSelection(includingtheirlotterynumberand date/timetologintoZoom.)
Random Acts of Kindness Week
February 9th - 15th
Random Acts of Kindness Week takes place for one week each year, always taking place in mid-February. It's a week dedicated to kindness and taking that extra, conscious step to brighten somebody’s day.
The celebration was created by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation with the intention of encouraging more harmony and kindness between people by offering thoughtful gestures of kindness, no matter how big or small. It's closely linked to Random Acts of Kindness Day, which is usually during the same time period as Random Acts of Kindness Week.
A Random Act of Kindness could be surprising a colleague with coffee and a bagel, complimenting somebody on a job well done or placing a funny note in your child’s lunch box. There are so many ways that you can join in, spread some kindness and positivity and possible make someone's day!
Mailing Information
What address should I use to mail things?
Brottier Hall: 700 Forbes Avenue, Apt #, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
St. Martin Hall: 1315 Bluff St, Apt #, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
McGinley Hall: 1045 Forbes Avenue, Apt #, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
What is the process for picking up mail?
Paper mail is sorted and placed in your apartment mailbox. Please go to the front desk and request your mail key, check your mailbox, and return the mail key to the front desk. It is important that you check your mailbox regularly.
Packages will either be placed in the Amazon Hub or stored in the mail closet. You will receive an email from either the Amazon Hub or Package Tracker letting you know that you have a package to pick up.
How do I check my Amazon Hub Code?
If you did not receive an email with a Hub code in it, you can find your code in your Amazon account.
Go to Amazon website > Select your name in the top right corner above accounts & lists > Scroll down and click on any message that you have that says “You have a package to pick up at the Amazon Locker”
Once you click on that it will reveal a screen with a barcode, take that to the Hub and scan it to retrieve your package. Repeat these steps for any additional packages. This will work for any packages even if they aren’t from Amazon.
What if my package isn’t from Amazon, will it still be in the Hub?
Possibly! If your package is from another company, our staff often will put it in the Amazon Hub. You will get a notification from the Hub with a code to use to pick up the package. If the Hub is full, or the package is too big to fit in the Hub, the package will be in the Mail closet In that case, you will receive an email from Package Tracker stating that you have a package to pick up at the front desk
What if I get a notification that my package was delivered, but I haven’t gotten an email from package tracker or Amazon?
We have multiple mail shifts throughout the day Depending on when the package is delivered, it may take a few hours for the packages to be sorted by our staff
Additionally, double check the delivery address that you used Sometimes, the package will be delivered to your old residence or the Des Places Mail Center
What if I still can’t find my package?
If you tried all the steps above and still cannot find your package, check the website you ordered it from to see if they left a picture of where they delivered it This will help you figure out if it was delivered to the right area If it still isn’t there, please email LiveatLuminaDUQ@cocmcom Explain the situation and ask for help resolving the issue
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THEFT
Recently it has come to our attention through Student Housing and Residence Life that there has been an increase of theft, specifically in unlocked cars in garages and by Watson St and McGinley Hall Unlocked vehicles seem to be the target.
See below for tips to protect yourself from theft:
1. Lock your doors
This is the first step in deterring a thief. Get into the habit of checking your car doors before you leave your car.
2. Close the windows
Keep your windows closed completely. Someone can easily reach into your car through an open window, taking what they can reach or unlocking the door to gain full access to your vehicle and everything in it.
3. Park in well-lit areas
Avoid parking in areas that are poorly lit or places that are not immediately seen by passers-by. Thieves may be deterred if they know they can easily be seen.
4. Don't leave valuables in your car
It's best to leave anything of value at home, but if you must have something important with you, keep it out of sight. Consider putting valuables in the trunk before you get where you need to be.
5. Be alert
Be aware of your surroundings when you park your car. Store valuables in an unseen location. Before you leave your car, double-check that your vehicle's windows and doors are closed and locked.
If you are a target of theft, be sure to report to Public Safety. Their non-emergency number is 412-396-6002.
LEASE EXTENSION REQUEST:
For residents who wish to stay beyond their lease date
As a friendly reminder the lease for St. Martin Hall ends Monday, May 11, 2025. The lease for Brottier Hall and McGinley Hall ends on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
Residents who wish to stay beyond their lease end date for 2025 must submit a request for lease extension (log in using your multipass credentials)
Residents will be required to attach supporting documentation of their reasoning to request a lease extension (ex. Class registration form). Requests will be reviewed and determined by the Director of Operations.
Late stay requests for St Martin will be considered through 3pm on May 14, 2025. This is a charge of $50 to the student’s account.
Late stay requests for Brottier Hall and McGinley Hall will be considered through August 1, 2025 at noon. No late stay requests will be considered past this date and time. Residents approved to stay between July 22-28 will receive a charge of $200 Residents approved to stay through July 28August 1 will receive a charge of $400. All billing goes through the Office of Student Accounts.
Residents who submit their request for a lease extension prior to Friday, February 7 will be eligible for a discount of 50%.
Click here to submit Lease Extension Request (be sure to log in using your multipass credentials.)
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