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Jardine Residents' Council

The Jardine Residents' Council serves as the representative body for the complex, serving as a link between residents and staff, the department of Housing & Dining, the University and Manhattan area communitites.

Council members volunteer their time, hold bi-monthly meetings to discuss issues facing the Jardine Complex, and administer their own budget. In addition, the council has traditionally planned programs and events to promote community-including Halloween and New Year's Celebrations, and educational programming. This is a great way for Jardine residents to become involved in their community and meet their neighbors.

For more information and to get involved contact Kathy VanSteenis at kathyvs@k-state.edu or Sam Holden at sholden@k-state.edu
All meetings are held at the Frith Community Center unless otherwise noted, please come and join us!



Global Women's Society

Events sponsored by the Global Women’s Society provide women in the Jardine Apartment Complex with opportunities to come together to learn, create, develop friendship, and just have fun. The group meets each month to make a dish, complete a craft, play games, enjoy music, discover services offered in the Manhattan area, and share other cultures.

Sponsored and advised by the Jardine Staff, all women in the community are cordially invited to attend and help plan activities of the Global Women’s Society.

For more information about the Global Women’s Society, please contact Robin Hochella at rlh@k-state.edu



Jardine Tutoring Program

The Jardine Tutoring Program is sponsored by the Jardine Apartments Office and coordinated by its staff.

The tutoring program is open to all school age children who reside in Jardine, on a first come first serve basis. Children are assigned a student tutor from around the Manhattan community at the beginning of the academic year. The students and tutors meet once a week to establish a mentoring relationship, complete homework assignments, and participate in learning activities.

For more information about the tutoring program, or to volunteer as a tutor, contact: Drew Manker at mankedre@k-state.edu



Neighborhood Programs

The Jardine Apartment Complex is divided into several neighborhoods, each served by a trained staff member—or Assistant Coordinator. Neighborhoods are grouped by building proximity and community is developed through programming initially planned by the neighborhood staff.

These events provide opportunities for residents of each neighborhood to get to know each other or catch up on the lives of their neighbors. Neighborhood programs have consisted of such events as: Barbeques, Picnics, Bowling, Ping Pong Tournaments, Classic Movie Nights, Pumpkin Carving Contests, and Ice Cream Socials. Residents are encouraged to contact their Neighborhood Staff for more information on upcoming events or visit the HDS Calendar.

Denison Neighborhood -- Buildings 1, 1A, 2, 3, 4, D, E, H, I, M, N

Name Apartment Phone E-mail
Assistant Coordinator Staff:
Shwa Boehm 1A-208 785-395-0715 jjboehm@k-state.edu
Samer Shaur Ali E-023 785-395-5962 shaur@k-state.edu
Resident Assistant Staff:
Elizabeth Devlin 4-205 785-395-0500 edevlin@k-state.edu
Landon Vinson 1-219 785-395-0569 vinson@k-state.edu
Drew Manker 1A-105 785-395-0711 mankedre@k-state.edu
Emily Boyles I-001 785-395-4617 emilyt@k-state.edu
Henry Huguley 3-305 785-395-0544 hchj38@k-state.edu
Area Coordinator:
Christine Feit 1-316 785-341-6326 cmfeit@k-state.edu

Plaza Neighborhood -- Buildings 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, F, G, J, R, S, T

 Name Apartment Phone E-mail
Assistant Coordinator Staff: 
Shawn Ryan 8-205 785-395-0847 swr@k-state.edu
Resident Assistant Staff:      
Payden Dowling 6-101 785-395-0722 pgd7385@k-state.edu
Jeremy Villalobos 5-206 785-395-0368 jvlobos@k-state.edu
Gracia Johnson F-002 785-395-5519 ajy@k-state.edu
Area Coordinator:      
Kathy Van Steenis 9-102 785-313-6327 kathyvs@k-state.edu

West End Neighborhood -- Buildings 10, 11, 12, 13, P, Q, U, V, W, X, Y

 Name Apartment Phone E-mail
Assistant Coordinator Staff:
Robin Hochella Q-009 785-395-5117 rlh@k-state.edu
Nick Lang 13-114 785-395-0672 langn81@k-state.edu
Resident Assistant Staff: 
Elizabeth Gorney W-001  785-395-0922 egorney@k-state.edu
Patricia Barros Y-11 785-395-5832 pbarros@k-state.edu
Paul Payton 10-105 785-395-0605 paytonp@k-state.edu
Jordan Young 11-110 785-395-0460 jay11@k-state.edu
Area Coordinator:      
Tonya Wessel 10-206 785-313-6328 twessel@k-state.edu

 

Deborah Kohl - Coordinator for Community Development

Voice        (785) 532-3065
E-mail      dkohl@k-state.edu

Andrew Werner -Assistant Coordinator for Community Development

Voice         (785) 395-4680
E-mail      wernerap@k-state.edu

 



Community Wide Programming

A tradition of nationally recognized community events is one of the most appealing parts of the Jardine living experience. Jardine staff, many times in cooperation with residents, plan at least two programs each month in which residents are encouraged to get involved. Community wide programs are designed to allow residents the chance to learn, socialize, serve and grow—all while having fun. In addition, these programs often function as a means of communicating important complex information to residents.

Events like Opening Olympics, the Health & Safety Fair, Barn Party, State Fair Trip, Cultural Community Celebration Week, and Canoe Trip are quickly listed by residents as programs they have enjoyed the most.

Information about upcoming programs can be found in the Jardine Journal, posted at mailboxes and in the wash houses, and at upcoming programs link.

Community Development Staff


Coordinator for Community Development

Deborah Kohl                Building 7                               532-3065         dkohl@k-state.edu


Assistant Coordinator for Community Development
Andrew Werner             S-23                                        395-4680        wernerap@k-state.edu