ResLife page a primer in college life

Will the futon fit? How do I use voice mail? Did the director of ResLife really grow up on a dairy farm?

Katie Round and Jeremy Dibbell at the ice cream/coffee counter

A new web site from Residential Life has answers to those questions and lots more.

The new site, at http://www.union.edu/ResLife, offers everything from floor plans and room dimensions for all the living spaces to tips on laundry. (And for the suds-phobics, there's even a link to a laundry service.)

Students Jeremy Dibbell and Katie Round wrote a "FAQ" page covering all the hot topics: dining halls, furniture, phones, security and insurance to name a few. They even served as "models" for the page.

There are pages that introduce the ResLife office and student staff, a page with a wealth of information for parents, and links to pages on the House System, campus map and visitor's guide.

"I believe that our new web-home is going to prove to be a huge benefit for our students, for prospective students and parents, and for us," said Doug Bazuin, director of residential life.

The next phase of the site will offer a newsletter, online forms, interactive links, and pictures for the Residence Halls pages. There will also be a page dedicated to prospective students, a page just for first-year students, and rotating pages regarding the lottery, staff selection, and check-in/check-out.