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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
Donation Drive For Warrior Canine Connection
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Meet the pups on Reading Day! (December 11th) donations can be taken to front desk!
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM: McGinley Hall 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM: St. Martin Hall 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM: Brottier Hall
Warrior Canine Connection is a national non-profit that enlists recovering Warriors in a therapeutic mission of learning to train service dogs for their fellow Veterans in need. WCC Golden and Labrador Retriever service dogs complete approximately two years of training to help Veterans with mobility loss, hearing or vision loss, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, anxiety or depression
Holiday Decor Guide
Mindful Practices to Help Everyone!
TheLuminaCommunitiesareyourhome!Wearealways impressedwiththewaythebuildingscanchangefrom seasontoseasonandlovetoseeeveryone’sholidayspirit.As theholidayseasonapproaches,pleasebemindfulofthe guidelinesinyourleasewhenitcomestodecoratingyour spacesanddoor!
Mindful Decorating Tips
Beawareofotherresident'sdecorations.Donotstealor damagetheirdecor.
Beawareofthesafetyconcernsfordecorationsand ensurethatyouwillnotbecreatingafirehazardinyour unit,commonarea,orhallway.
Usebatteryoperatedlightswhenyoucantoavoidafire hazard.
Useremoveabledecorationstopreventdamagetothe orsurfaces.
Reviewyourleaseandcommunityguidelinesto understandanyspecificrulesaboutdecorations.
Maintaining Your Apartment
Steps To Take Before Break!
Beforeleavingforbreak,startbytakingoutalltrashand recyclingtopreventodorsorpestsfromdevelopingwhile you’regone.Givetheapartmentaquickclean:wipe surfaces,tidycommonareas,doanylingeringdishes,and emptyorcleanoutthefridgesonothingspoils.Finally, unplugnon-essentialappliances,turnofflights,andmake surewindowsanddoorsarelockedsoyourapartmentstays safeandenergy-efficientduringthebreak.
Setting Yourself Up For Success
Changeyoursheetssoyou comebacktoafresh,clean bed.
Doallyourlaundry,including clothesandtowels,toavoid mildeworunpleasantsmells. Washandreplacebathroom towelssonothingdampisleft sitting.
Takeoutalltrashandrecycling topreventodorsorpests.
Cleanoutthefridgeand pantryofanythingthatmight expirewhileyou’regone. Wipedowncounters,sinks,and commonsurfacestokeepthe apartmenttidy.
Unplugnon-essential appliancestosaveenergyand reducefirerisk.
Makesureallwindowsand doorsarelockedbeforeyou leave.
APARTMENT MEAL PLANS
WHAT IS AN APARTMENT MEAL PLAN?
With the variety of cooking amenities that the Lumina buildings offer, not all students want a traditional meal plan! Duquesne Dining offers apartment meal plans with 5-7 meal swipes a week and flex! This is a convenient option for students who still plan to grab lunch at one of the many dining options on campus. You are not required to have a meal plan when living in the Lumina communities.
HOW TO GET A MEAL PLAN
You can sign up for an apartment meal plan through DORI. Log in using your Duquesne credentials and click on the Meal Plan tab, then Apartment Meal plan. From there you are able to select your desired meal plan! Returning Lumina residents can now sign up for apartment meal plans. New Lumina residents will need to wait until the end of the summer to apply, as housing has not yet transitioned for the semester.
RATES
Primary Plan: $1,135
4 meal swipes per week, $500 Flex per semester
Premium Plan: $1,750
7 meal swipes per week, $750
Flex per semester
RETURN TO LUMINA!
2026-2027
We hope you’ve enjoyed living with us!
Are you thinking about living in the lumina communities again next year? more information to come about renewing your space (for brottier and mcginley only) or moving to a different lumina building. Every current resident will be required to complete a form called the the Future Housing Intention form. it will be available early January 2026. Stay tuned for more information!
Maintenance R uests
Once you have logged are submit work orders! L nks
“Request Maintenance h ta Contact Preference, Lo , tion Submit your request and a Lumina team member will be at your unit within a few days to assess the issue. To check on the status of your request go to the My Suite then Maintenance tab.
Starting Monday, November 10 we will discontinue the use of paper work orders. In order to check the status of your maintenance request, please check your Resident Portal.
THANK YOU RESIDENTS!
Resident Feedback Survey
Thank you to everyone who completed our annual resident feedback survey. Your feedback helps our team better understand how you, our residents, are experiencing life in your building. Your feedback helps inform us where we need to do better and how to allocate resources for improvements.
We would like to congratulate the winners who completed the survey: Bella M., Makenna T., Giana G., Aaron D., Jake R., Skye S., Shayna B., Emma H., Melanie G., Larae J., Aayushi P., Aiden S., Sincere C., Aydin B., Cala A., Cri E., Maria D., Mary M., Bridget K., Alexa C., Isaac W., Ivanna F., Erin C., Hailey L., Lola D., Etta M., Jani C., Teegan L., and Jenna L.
Thank you again to all who completed the survey to help our communities be better places to live!
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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