Parents and students celebrate at annual Ring Ceremony

Saturday, March 23, was a special day at Longwood.

Under the dome of the Rotunda, with their families and Longwood alums looking on, a group of students received their long-awaited class rings.

Longwood’s annual Ring Ceremony marks this important and symbolic moment in the Longwood experience. The class ring is a tangible representation of a student’s academic accomplishments, recognizing the hard work, dedication and perseverance that went into earning their degree.

The Ring Ceremony tradition actually begins the day before the ceremony. Staff from the alumni office place all rings in a treasure chest designed and decorated by members of CHI, Princeps and CAHOOTS. The chest remains in the Rotunda overnight under the watchful eye of Joanie on the Stony, one of three sculptures on campus depicting Joan of Arc, Longwood’s patron hero.

Rings are presented during the ceremony the next day. This year Vice President for Student Affairs Cameron Patterson ’10, M.S. ’17, and Alumni Board secretary Kathy Moore Verhappen ’90 welcomed students and their families to the ceremony and luncheon.

Think your student might be interested in a class ring?

A Balfour representative will be on campus tomorrow, Tuesday, March 26, from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the Upchurch University Center to answer questions. Students can look at ring options, find out their ring size and even order their rings.

—Sabrina Brown

 

Get ready to cheer on the Lancers this Friday as they face Houston in the NCAA Tournament

I hope your student was able to make it to the NCAA Tournament selection show watch party this past Sunday in the Joan Perry Brock Center on campus.

It was an unforgettable moment.

Hundreds of students and other Lancer fans filled the stands behind the men’s basketball team to find out together who Longwood would face in their first NCAA Tournament game this year. When our bracket was announced—we’ll face No. 1 seed Houston this Friday—the crowd exploded, jumping to their feet with a roar of support for what will be Longwood’s second appearance in the NCAA Tournament in the last three years.

The crowd was so enthusiastic that NBC’s Today show included a clip from Longwood in its Selection Sunday coverage.

Longwood’s game against Houston is set for 9:20 p.m. Eastern time Friday, March 22, in Memphis’ FedExForum.

For the latest information about the tournament, including how to buy tickets and where you can watch the game, go to Lancer Tournament Central.

Here’s what we know right now.

The game will be televised on TNT. Tipoff will be at 9:20 p.m. Eastern time Friday, March 22.

Longwood is working to organize regional locations to watch the game and a pregame event in Memphis where Longwood faithful going to the game can gather before heading to FedExForum.

Whatever happens on Friday, we all can feel proud to be part of the Lancer family. Go Wood!

—Sabrina Brown

P.S. I also wanted to let you know that tomorrow, Wednesday, March 20, is Love Your Longwood Day. This special day for Lancers to show their support for the university comes around every spring. Find out more at: https://love.longwood.edu/. 

Dancing Again! Join a NCAA Selection Sunday watch party on March 17

For the second time in three years, our men’s basketball team is headed to the big dance—the NCAA Tournament—and, as an important part of the Lancer family, you’re invited to join in the excitement starting this Sunday!

On Selection Sunday, March 17, help us cheer on the team as they find out who they will take on in the first round of March Madness! You can join other Lancer fans at the campus watch party or at a regional watch party in your area. All of the watch parties have no entry fee and are open to all Lancer fans. (You’ll find details about times and locations at the bottom of this post.)

Or you can watch the Selection Sunday show from home at 6 p.m. on your local CBS station.

All this is thanks to the men’s stellar performance in the Big South Tournament, which earned them the conference championship. You can see some of the Big South Tournament action here.

“We’re so excited to welcome fans back to the Joan Perry Brock Center one more time this season to celebrate not only this special team and their incredible run to close out the season, but also the best fans in the Big South,” said Longwood Athletics Director Tim Hall. “I hope to see all of Lancer Nation rock JPB one more time this season when we find out where we are headed for March Madness.”

Keep an eye on https://www.longwood.edu/gowood/ for all things tournament-related. We’ll be regularly updating the site with information about watch parties, Longwood’s games and more.

Now about those Selection Sunday watch parties.

Campus Watch Party

5 p.m. Sunday, March 17
Joan Perry Brock Center

What a great moment to share with your student! Everyone will be in their Lancer blue and white and anticipating the announcement of Longwood’s first game in the tournament. (You might even be caught on camera if Virginia television stations cover the event.) There will be complimentary snacks, T-shirt giveaways, free posters and the chance to take photos with the 2024 Big South Tournament trophy before the 6 p.m. show. Try to allow yourself enough time to be in your seat behind the team by 5:45 p.m. Afterwards, everyone is invited to meet and greet team members, who will be available to sign autographs.

Regional Watch Parties

Virginia Beach
ShoreBreak Pizza and Tap House
5:30 p.m., Sunday, March 17
2941 Shore Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Let us know you’re coming on Facebook!

Richmond
River City Roll
5:45 p.m., Sunday, March 17
939 Myers St.
Richmond, VA 23230
Let us know you’re coming on Facebook!

Northern Virginia
Bronson Bierhall
5 p.m., Sunday, March 17
4100 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22201
Let us know you’re coming on Facebook!

—Sabrina Brown

Spring Break: Staying or not staying—need-to-know info for you and your student

Your student is no doubt eagerly looking forward to spring break, which is set this year for March 4-8.

Even though undergraduate classes will not meet that week, the university will be closed only on Monday, March 4, and open for the remainder of the week.

Intent to Stay Form Deadline is February 29

If your student lives in Longwood-managed housing, be aware that in order for them to have continued access to their residence from 6 p.m. Friday, March 1, through noon on Sunday, March 10, they will need to file an Intent to Stay form.  If there is a chance your student will need access during that window, they should file the Intent to Stay form.

The deadline to submit the Intent to Stay form is 11:59 p.m. Thursday, February 29. Your student can find the form at the Student Housing Gateway.

For Students Remaining on Campus

Here are a few other items related to spring break that are especially relevant for students who are staying on campus or in Farmville for all or part of the break:

—D-Hall will close after lunch on Friday, March 1, and will re-open for dinner on Sunday, March 10. Regular hours of operation resume on Monday, March 11. Students can find up-to-date hours and information for all other Longwood Dining-managed food venues can at https://longwood.campusdish.com/.
—Farmville Area Bus Service (FAB) will end at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 1and will resume at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 10.  There is no bus service for travel to Lancer Park during the break period.
—All residential communities will remain locked 24/7 during the break. Access to students’ assigned buildings will be via their Longwood ID card.
—Inspections by RA staff of Longwood-managed housing for safety issues and break-preparation compliance will take place starting at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 1. Staff will enter rooms/apartments to conduct these inspections.

For Students Leaving Campus

If your student lives in Longwood-managed housing and will be not be in residence during the break, they will need to complete the following list prior to leaving campus. Housing staff will be inspecting rooms/apartments during the break to ensure compliance.

—Remove all trash, contraband, and/or perishable food.
—Clean their assigned living area, including the bathroom and common spaces.
—As applicable, adjust their room thermostat to a low/medium setting (approximately 68 degrees). Remove objects from on top of/around vents, etc. DO NOT shut off the thermostat controls.
—Take valuables and important items (medication, eyeglasses, wallet, etc.).
—Shut down and unplug all electronics, except personal refrigerators or apartment appliances.
—Turn off all lights; leave the porch light on (Lancer Park residents).
—Close and lock all windows.
—Lower all window blinds/shades.
—Lock all doors.

Traffic Patterns for Johns and Moss Halls
Similar to the ONE-WAY December closing and January move-in, residents/parents will be permitted to enter to load/unload vehicles on Spruce Street.  In order to access Spruce Street, enter Wynne Drive to Pine Street and turn onto the sidewalk in front of the Pierson Fitness Center. Use Redford Street (McDonald’s intersection) only to EXIT campus.

No Parking at Nearby Private Businesses at Any Time

Do not use the nearby private business parking lots. They are 24/7 tow-away zones. In other words, your car is subject to being towed all day every day, including weekends, if you park there.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please email them to Residential and Commuter Life at housing@longwood.edu or to the RA/REC staff within each community.

Making Sure Your Package/Delivery Gets to Your Student

Today’s post focuses on how to successfully send a package or have items delivered from local merchants to students living in Longwood-managed housing. Instructions for students living in residence halls and apartments are below.

Please remember that no deliveries from local merchants (flowers, food, groceries, etc.) can be accepted at:
—the Longwood post office
—the front desk
of residence halls or apartment complexes
—your student’s floor or room
in a residence hall, Longwood Landings or Lancer Park North and South buildings.

Main Campus Residence Halls and Longwood Landings Deliveries

TRADITIONAL PACKAGE DELIVERIES

Use your student’s PO Box number for traditional mail and package deliveries (U.S. Postal Service/USPS, UPS and FedEx, for example). Your student should have received this information at Orientation, and it’s available to them through their account at my.longwood.edu.

LOCAL MERCHANT DELIVERIES (FLOWERS, FOOD, GROCERIES, ETC.)

When ordering items from local merchants that are being delivered to campus, please provide the merchant/delivery service with your student’s physical building address,which can be found below.

For every order, please also provide a contact number where the merchant/delivery person can reach your student to coordinate a meeting place for the delivery.

PHYSICAL BUILDING ADDRESSES
 Building Name Street Address
 Johns Hall 401 South Main Street
 Moss Hall 315 South Main Street
 Register Hall 508 Vine Street
 Sharp Hall 507 Redford Street
 Stubbs Hall 306 Griffin Blvd
 Wheeler Hall 114 Griffin Blvd
 Longwood Landings
 Landings — Northeast 120 S. South Street, Apt. #___
 Landings — Northwest 120 Midtown Avenue, Apt. #___
 Landings — Southeast 150 S. South Street, Apt. #___
 Landings — Southwest 121 Midtown Avenue, Apt. #___

Lancer Park Deliveries 

For all package and local merchant deliveries, residents should use their standard mailing address, which includes an apartment number and street address. This includes packages being delivered by USPS, UPS and FedEx as well as flowers, meals, groceries and other items being delivered by local merchants. Your student’s address is available to them through their account at my.longwood.edu.

For every order made through a local merchant, please also provide a contact number where the merchant/delivery person can reach your student to coordinate a meeting place for the delivery.

—No deliveries can be accepted at the Brown Commons front desk.
—Floor-level deliveries are not permitted in Lancer Park North or South buildings.
—However, local merchants are permitted to make deliveries to other residences at Lancer Park (other than North or South buildings).

—Sabrina Brown

Road Trip? ‘Ultimate’ Lancer basketball experience, free Richmond Symphony concert headline February events in Farmville

At this point, your student has been back at school only a few days. But by next month or early March, a road trip to Farmville may be looking pretty good.

Here’s something that will make it look even better.

A new Ultimate Fan Experience offered for four Saturday basketball games this winter gives you the chance to experience the new Joan Perry Brock Center both as a fan and as a Lancer insider.

And a free Richmond Symphony Orchestra concert the evening of Feb. 9 sweetens the deal for one weekend.

Here are just a few of the highlights of the Ultimate Fan Experience:
—A shootaround on the Jerome Kersey court and a behind-the-scenes look at the nonpublic areas of the JPB Center on game day.
—A personalized message to someone special on the jumbotron during the game.
Access to the exclusive, pregame Spirit Zone, where you’ll get free game-day gear and insider information directly from a Lancer coach about players and strategies for the day’s matchup.
—Complimentary popcorn and beverage (nonalcoholic) during the game.
An exclusive meet-and-greet after the game where you can get a photo with a player and their autograph. Elwood and the Longwood cheerleaders will be there, too. Blue Crew members: Bring your official Longwood basketball to get it signed.

Game days when the package is offered:
Men’s Basketball:
Feb. 10
and March 2
Women’s Basketball:
Feb. 3
and Feb. 24

Click here to see even more benefits that come with the Ultimate Fan Experience, including a discount at Hotel Weyanoke.

The cost, which includes a game ticket for those without season tickets, is $25 for adults; $20 for children 6-12; and $15 for children 5 and under.

To sign up, go to: Ultimate Fan Experience

Make it a full weekend: Feb. 9-11

For the weekend of Feb. 9-11, there are even more reasons to hit the road to Farmville.

Friday, Feb. 9
FREE Richmond Symphony Orchestra Concert

7:30 p.m., Jarman Auditorium
No tickets required

Saturday, Feb. 10 – Get the Ultimate Fan Experience
Men’s Basketball vs. Winthrop
3 p.m., Joan Perry Brock Center

Friday, Feb. 9-Sunday, Feb. 11
FREE Art Exhibitions
Longwood Center for the Visual Arts
, 129 N. Main Street
Flapper Fashion of the 1920s
This exhibit showcases more than 30 period dresses worn by the everyday American woman between 1920 and 1929, and places them in the social and cultural contexts of the day.
Keith Kissee Memorial Exhibition
Featuring works from the collection of the late Keith Kissee, the legendary Richmond, Virginia, art collector. Works on display include Depression-era paintings and drawings by outstanding artists of the period.
The Adventures of Timothy Basil Ering
Worlds full of characters, wonder and adventure spring to life in the artwork of New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Timothy Basil Ering. Best-known for his illustrations for the children’s book The Tale of Despereaux, Ering delights everyone from toddlers to grandparents with the sincerity and whimsy of his art.

Of course, there’s plenty of great food and adult libations at Farmville’s wide selection of eating and drinking establishments. Hope to see you here this winter!

 —Sabrina Brown

Happy Holidays!

Things are pretty quiet on campus right now, but I’m guessing your household has livened up if your student has arrived home for winter break.

The end of the fall semester is always a time that’s both festive and stressful.  We do our best to help alleviate the stress of exams with events like the LipSync performance, a fun competition that Greek organizations take pretty seriously; Study Paws, where faculty and staff bring their dogs to campus to play and cuddle with students; activities and snacks at the library; and Late-Night Breakfast, where faculty and staff serve up pancakes, bacon, eggs and more.

And the holidays are always given their due with the Grand Illumination of the multistory tree in the Rotunda; the lighting of the downtown Farmville Christmas tree, which always draws an enthusiastic crowd; caroling in the Rotunda;  and the community holiday dinner where students provide the entertainment.

I’m sharing some of these photos with you today, and I hope your family’s holidays also are full of many equally fun and memorable photo ops.

With warmest wishes for the season,
Sabrina Brown

Student musicians provide the entertainment for Longwood’s annual holiday dinners.
Chamber Orchestra
Jazz Band
The Grand Illumination of the towering tree in the Rotunda provides opportunities for seasonal selfies—and sugar cookies.

Downtown Farmville puts on a show every December with the lighting of the tree, music and holiday treats.

Late-night Breakfast Photos

Study Paws Photos

LipSync Photos

 

A class ring makes a special gift—and the Ring Ceremony ties it up in a bow

If you’re thinking about what to give your Lancer this holiday season, you might want to consider a Longwood class ring.

In addition to being a lasting memento of one of the most pivotal times of their lives, a class ring gives your junior or senior Lancer—as well as their invited guests—the opportunity to participate in Longwood’s Ring Ceremony. It’s a cherished tradition where representatives of the university and the Alumni Board present students with their rings, which have spent the previous night in a special locked chest in the Rotunda.

Family members and friends are part of the celebration at Longwood’s annual Ring Ceremony, where students receive their class rings.

The next Ring Ceremony is set for noon Sunday, March 24, 2024. The final date to purchase a ring in time for it to be presented at the 2024 Ring Ceremony is Feb. 8, 2024. Everyone who purchases a ring by Feb. 8 will receive an invitation to the ceremony.

Balfour is the only company to offer the official Longwood ring. Visit the Balfour website to see options and costs.

More information is available online about purchasing a ring and the Ring Ceremony. Or contact Alumni and Career Services at alumni@longwood.edu.

Winter Break and Spring Semester: Need-to-Know Info for Campus Residents

 I can’t believe I’m writing this, but winter break and spring semester (2024!!) will be here before we know it.

Today’s post contains some important—and hopefully helpful—information that has been shared with students who live in Longwood-managed housing. (But, of course, that doesn’t necessarily mean that your student has shared this information with you.)

If you have any questions, here’s the contact information for Residential and Commuter Life:
housing@longwood.edu
434-395-2080

IMPORTANT DATES

Residence Halls and Apartment Communities Close
Noon on Saturday, Dec. 9
Residential and Commuter Life Office and University Closed
Saturday, Dec. 16, through Monday, Jan. 1, 2024
Residential and Commuter Life Office and University Reopen
Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024
Spring Semester Classes Begin
8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024

WINTER BREAK INFORMATION

Departure schedule
Students whose exams end between Monday, Dec. 4, and Thursday, Dec. 7, are required to leave within 24 hours of their last exam. Students whose last exam is on Friday, Dec. 8, are required to leave before noon on Saturday, Dec. 9.

Drop off and pick up information for Moss and Johns halls
If your student lives in Moss or Johns hall, you will be able to load and unload vehicles on Spruce Streetduring December closing and January opening. Similar to the one-way traffic flow of August move-in, fall break and Thanksgiving break, please be sure to access Spruce Street by taking Wynne Drive to Pine Street and then turn onto the sidewalk in front of the Fitness Center. Use Redford Street (McDonald’s intersection) only to EXIT campus. To prevent dangerous traffic congestion on the South Main Street side of the high rises, please be aware that the loop area will be closed.

Checkout procedures for students RETURNING to Longwood-managed housing after winter break
Any student who is returning to the same room for the spring 2024 semester must complete the checkout checklist below before departing for winter break. Please encourage your student to discuss the checkout steps with their roommates to ensure that every step on the checklist is completed. Any missed steps will result in charges to the student account for all residents of the room/apartment.

Checkout procedures for students NOT RETURNING to Longwood-managed housing for spring semester
Any student who does not intend to live in Longwood-managed housing for the spring semester must submit a mid-year departure request form, which can be found in the Student Housing Gateway, which is accessible to your student. This form must be approved by Residential and Commuter Life. All checkout procedures (see below) must be followed. If checkout procedures are not followed, damage charges will be placed on the student account for each resident of the room/apartment. All room/apartment keys must be returned to the assigned community front desk as part of the checkout procedure.

Checkout Procedure: Apartment Resident Checklist
—Dispose of all trash and perishables from the apartment.
—Thoroughly clean the assigned living area (including bathroom).
—Remove all perishable items from the kitchen refrigerator.
—Shut down and unplug all electronics (except mini-fridges and major kitchen appliances).
—Close and lock all windows and doors.—Adjust thermostat heat to 68 degrees. Do not turn off heat.
—Remove objects from on top of/around heaters, radiators, vents, etc. Lower blinds and twist slightly open.
—Leave the porch light on (Lancer Park residents).
—Take valuables and often forgotten items (medication, eyeglasses, checkbook, etc.).
—Townhouse residents should open their bathroom cabinets and leave the bathroom doors open.

Checkout Procedure: Residence Hall Resident Checklist
—Remove all trash and/or perishable food.
—Thoroughly clean the assigned unit, including the bathroom and any common spaces.
—If applicable, adjust the room thermostat/fan to a low/medium setting.
—Take valuables and often forgotten items (medication, eyeglasses, checkbook, etc.).
—Shut down and unplug all electronics, except refrigerators.
—Turn off all lights.
—Close and lock all windows.
—Lower all window blinds/shades.
—Lock all doors.

Can students living in residence halls register to stay in their rooms during winter break?
No. All main campus residence halls close over winter break at noon on Saturday, Dec. 9. No students are permitted to register to stay on the main campus over winter break. Due to the energy costs associated with maintaining the heat and electricity over the break period, construction, maintenance, cleaning and limited staff availability, the residence halls must close during this time.

Can residents of Lancer Park or the Landings register to stay over winter break?
Yes. Students currently living in Lancer Park, Lancer Park North and South, and Longwood Landings who will remain in their current rooms for the spring 2024 semester may register to stay over winter break. Any student who wishes to stay past noon on Dec. 9 or return prior to noon on Jan. 6, must submit the intent to stay form in Student Housing Gateway accessible to your student by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7.

SPRING SEMESTER: RETURNING TO CAMPUS

Continuing students who have been approved for a spring semester room change
Continuing students making spring room changes should report to their new residence hall/apartment community in order to be issued keys and paperwork. RCL staff will verify the room assignment and provide keys as well as important check-in materials.
Check-in Times
Saturday, Jan. 6, noon to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 7, noon to 5 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Continuing students who are returning to the same room
No special check-in or additional paperwork is required. Students may return to their rooms when the residence hall and apartment communities reopen, beginning at noon on Saturday, Jan. 6. Apartment residents who submitted the intent to stay form may return prior to this date.

Filling room and apartment vacancies for spring semester
Any student living in a room or apartment that has a vacancy may be assigned a new roommate/housemate. Because the housing terms and conditions entitle a resident to half the space in a double room in the residence halls or apartment bedroom and common space, these vacant spaces should be cleaned and cleared prior to the start of winter break.

If a new assignment is made during winter break, the new roommate’s information will be available through the Student Housing Gateway, which is accessible to your student. Students should log into the Gateway during the winter break to find out if a new roommate has been assigned. (Popups must be enabled in the web browser.)

Please keep in mind that a new roommate can be assigned to fill a vacancy anytime during the winter break or during the spring semester.

Changing a student’s meal plan for the spring semester
Any residential student wishing to change their meal plan may do so by 5 p.m. Jan. 18, 2024, through the Lancer Card Center website: https://lancercard.longwood.edu/. Students also may add Bonus Dollars to their account at any time during the semester through the website.

SOME ADDITIONAL REMINDERS

—Students planning to transfer or withdraw from Longwood must contact the Registrar’s Office to complete the necessary paperwork. Failure to do so will result in housing and meal plan charges being placed on the student’s account.
Office of the Registrar
Brock Hall 112
201 High Street
Farmville, VA 23909-1899
434-395-2580
—All residential communities will remain locked (24/7)during the break. Students who are approved to stay during the winter break will continue to have access to their assigned buildings through the card reader(s) on their buildings (where applicable).
—No guests are allowed in university housing during the break.
An extended brunch meal will be served from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9. The fall meal plan ends following that meal.
Up-to-date hours and information for all other Longwood Dining-managed food venues can be found at https://longwood.campusdish.com/.
—Farmville Area Bus service(FAB) will end at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, and will resume at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6. There is no bus service during the winter break period.
Residence hall rooms and apartments are subject to entry during the break; limited work orders and/or facility safety inspections could occur.
For general assistance from Campus Police during the break, students can call 434-395-2091. In case of emergency, students should call 911.

—Sabrina Brown

Planning for the Thanksgiving Break

Today’s post has what I hope will be some helpful information about Thanksgiving break.

For those of you whose students will be coming home for the holiday, I hope you have a wonderful visit and a very happy Thanksgiving.

This is a time when many of us think about what we’re grateful for—an activity that apparently has health benefits. Here’s what the Mayo Clinic Health System website has to say about being intentionally thankful: “Expressing gratitude is associated with a host of mental and physical benefits. Studies have shown that feeling thankful can improve sleep, mood and immunity. Gratitude can decrease depression, anxiety, difficulties with chronic pain and risk of disease. If a pill that could do this, everyone would be taking it.”

I can tell you that those of us who work at Longwood are thankful that we have the opportunity to provide your student with a college experience that prepares them for a successful and meaningful life as a citizen leader.

Now, here’s that information about the break.

If your student lives in Longwood-managed housing and is staying on campus during the break, they need to fill out an Intent to Stay form, which is available through the Student Housing Gateway.

It’s important to note that any student who needs access to their residence between 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, and noon Sunday, Nov. 26, must fill out an Intent to Stay form—even if they won’t be on campus for that entire time.

The Intent to Stay form must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20.

Filling out this form gives students uninterrupted ID card access to their housing (where applicable) and notifies Campus Police that they will or may be staying on campus during all or part of the break.

If your student asks, please let them know they should not cancel any academic or other personal obligations during the break period. Instead they can be sure to have continued access to their assigned living space by submitting the Intent to Stay form.

If your student lives in Longwood-managed housing and is coming home for the holidays, they should be sure to do the following before departing campus:
—Remove all trash and perishable food.
—Thoroughly clean their assigned living area, including the bathroom and common spaces.
—If applicable, adjust their room thermostat to a low/medium setting.
—Take valuables and important items with them (medication, eyeglasses, wallet, etc.).
—Shut down and unplug all electronics, except personal refrigerators or apartment appliances.
—Turn off all lights.
—Close and lock all windows.
—Lower all window blinds/shades.
—Lock all doors.

If your student lives in Moss or Johns hall, you will be able to load and unload vehicles on Spruce Street for the break. Similar to the one-way traffic flow of  August move-in and fall break, please be sure to access Spruce Street by taking Wynne Drive to Pine Street and then turn onto the sidewalk in front of the Fitness Center. Use Redford Street (McDonald’s intersection) only to EXIT campus.

Below is some additional important information about the break that has been shared with students.

  • All residential communities will remain locked (24/7)during the break. Students who filled out the Intent to Stay form will continue to have access to their assigned buildings through the card reader(s) on their building (where applicable).
  • No guests are allowed in university housing during the break.
  • The dining hallwill close after lunch on Tuesday, Nov. 21, and re-open for dinner on Sunday, Nov. 26.  Regular hours of operation resume on Monday, Nov. 27. Up-to-date hours and information for all other Longwood Dining-managed food venues can be found at https://longwood.campusdish.com/ .
  • Farmville Area Bus service(FAB) will end at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, and will resume at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26. There is no bus service for travel to Lancer Park during the break period.
  • Residence hall rooms and apartments are subject to entry during the break; limited work orders and/or facility safety inspections could occur.
  • Campus offices will be closed Nov. 22-24.  
  • For general assistance from Campus Policeduring the break, students can all 434-395-2091. In case of emergency, students should call 911. Students who need help with a non-life-threatening medical issue can call the Nurse Advice Line at 805-858-3117.

 —Sabrina Brown