Saturday, November 22, 2008

Housing Administration's decision on the YK Lounge

I wanted to let you know of a recent meeting I had with some members of the executive board of UAAO. In our conversation we realized the unique connection the group has to the YK Lounge in South Quad. Specifically, this group was instrumental in the creation of this space as a multicultural lounge and the safe space it creates for Asian American students on campus. As a result, we agreed that UAAO may hold its regular and mentorship meetings in the space. That means they may go beyond the current guidelines (4 per semester) detailed in the current lounge reservation policy. While they are being given a preference to use the space, UAAO also realizes that YK is there for the residents of South Quad and will work collaboratively and cooperatively should any scheduling requests arise in the future that are in the best interests of residence hall students.

Please make an ongoing reservation for Wednesdays 5:30pm-7:30pm and Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm in the YK lounge for the remainder of the academic year. If there are existing reservations that conflict with these times, please let the e-board know as soon as possible so that UAAO may make alternate arrangements.
~Trelawny Boynton
Associate Director of Residence Education

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