Lore-El Center

802 Castle Point Terrace

Residential Program Information Sheet

 

The Lore-El Center is a beautiful, Victorian-style home built in 1914 with a unique living and learning experience for undergraduate women. 

 

Special Features of the Lore-El Center

  • Thermostat in each room to control room temperature
  • Reduced meal plan requirement
  • Central air-conditioning
  • Bathrooms on all floors
  • Cozy student lounge
  • Fully networked for computer access and cable TV
  • Kitchenette and laundry facilities
  • Quiet atmosphere
  • Community-oriented environment
  • Self-governing living and learning center

 

On and Off Campus Programs

Lore-El residents will be required to participate and assist in coordinating the following programs:

 

  • Zoom

Zoom is an educational program that airs on PBS.  The cast of children performs educational but fun experiments and encourages viewers to follow along.  The Zoom into Engineering as well as the ZoomSci program parallels the television show.  The program puts engineers and scientists in elementary school classrooms.  They increase awareness of the career field while working though simple experiments with the students.  The exercises are adjusted to be appropriate for different grade levels.  Students are also introduced to the scientific method.  For more information, visit www.zoom.org .

 

  • Women’s Resource Center

All residents will be required to work four (4) hours a week for the Women’s Resource Center.  This is an opportunity to expand the residents’ research and customer service skills while creating handouts, programs, and support on various women’s issues.

 

Community-Oriented and Self-Governing Environment

Lore-El residents and staff work as a team to do the following:

  • Care for their home
  • Ensure their safety
  • Ensure security of the building
  • Cultivate a sense of community that enhances the living and learning experience for all residents

 

 

 

 

 

 

Application Requirements

Applicants will be interviewed by Janelle Weaver, Area Coordinator, and will be selected based on the following criteria:

  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Current freshman, sophomore, or junior status
  • Participation in student organizations/activities
  • Available to work 4 office hours a week
  • Available to train and participate in the Zoom program
  • Available to assist in the Lore-El Center programs
  • Available to attend resident meetings twice a month
  • Willing to abide by special policies and procedures
  • 2 Letters of recommendation from a supervisor, professor, or Resident Assistant
  • Completed “Application for Residential Program”

 

Estimated Cost of Rooms
  • A triple room will be approximately $2900 per semester
  • A single room will be approximately $3575 per semester
  • A double room will be approximately $3050 per semester

 

For More Information and to Apply

Contact Janelle Weaver, Area Coordinator at Janelle.Weaver@stevens.edu or x5128 or x5180.  Bring the completed application and letters of recommendation to the Office of Residence Life on the 7th Floor Howe Center no later than Monday, April 9, 2007.  At that point you will need to make your interview appointment.