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| Housing open in New York, D.C. |
by Leslie Rasimas
Staff Writer
Appalachian State University is the only school in the University
of North Carolina system to own off-campus housing facilities in
New York and Washington, D.C., Associate Vice Chancellor for Diversity
Dr. Harry L. Williams said.
Minor changes in the management of the Appalachian House in Washington,
D.C. and the Appalachian Loft in New York are in effect.
Academic Affairs now handles scheduling and reservations, with Williams
in charge. The Instructional Technology Center formerly handled
these responsibilities, Williams said.
Office assistant Buckley W. Freeman serves as the liaison between
the university and the director of both facilities.
“I take care of reservations, group trips and student trips.
As far as the operations, my contact information is the same, but
now people can find me [in B.B. Dougherty Administration Building],”
she said.
Freeman said the AppLoft will be closed from Aug. 18 to Sept. 13
for renovations.
“We are going to hang artwork and photography done by students
and teachers. There will be some touches of black and gold to make
it feel more school-oriented,” she said.
Last semester, the university purchased a historical home on North
Carolina Avenue in Washington, D.C. The property is closed until
renovations are complete, with an expected opening in the fall,
Freeman said.
“The renovations in the house are pretty extensive. When you
turn a house into a community living environment, there are a lot
of changes that need to be made. The contractors and architect have
been really good about fulfilling the needs of the university while
keeping the historical integrity of the home,” she said.
Freeman said she is focusing on marketing the properties to students
so they will take advantage of the opportunities in New York or
Washington, D.C.
A more “user-friendly” Web site is under construction
so students may click on photographs of the properties. Freeman
said she is developing a PowerPoint presentation to show to different
departments on campus.
“One of the things we want to do in the fall is heavily promote
the facilities to the freshman seminar classes, and in the future
we’d like to have an open house in the student union where
students or their parents can come ask questions, and learn about
internship opportunities,” she said.
Students who stay in the AppHouse or AppLoft for extended periods
of time have an opportunity to pay less than the standard rate,
Freeman said.
Appalachian students, faculty and staff stay in the bunk room for
$35 per night, and Appalachian alumni and guests of the university
stay for $45.
Appalachian students, faculty and staff stay in the private room
for $50 per night, and Appalachian alumni and guests stay for $60.
Any student who wants to work in one of the facilities answering
the phone, greeting guests or cleaning can stay in the bunk room
for $17.50 per night, Freeman said.
“The reduced rate is a great opportunity for students working
internships that are not full time,” Freeman said.
Email Freeman at apploft@appstate.edu for more information. |
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