Hi Everyone,

Welcome back to UW-W for the spring 2013 semester. Here is this week’s updates.

The HawkCard Office will be open Sunday and Monday, January 20 and 21, from Noon-4:00 PM.

Meal Plan info:

1. For those of you with spring semester meal plans, you can change your meal plan until 3:00 pm, Friday, February 1, 2013. Stop in the HawkCard Office, UC 250, or use the “Meal Plan Change” web page. Requests made this week (January 14-19) will go into effect Monday, January 21. Requests made from January 21-27 will go into effect on January 28.
2. Need a meal plan? The HawkCard Office can help! Stop in our office or use the “Enroll in a Meal Plan” web page.
3. If you have any of the common “X meals per week” plans you can use it (it’s a meal transfer) in the UC Schaffer Commons for the hot breakfast buffet each weekday morning. Serving hours are 7:00-10:00 am. They have great made-to-order omelets and “make your own” Belgium waffles.
4. If you want an occasional “home cooked” type meal for lunch, eat at the Ike Schaffer Commons using your Dining Dollars (you’ll save 10% using your Dining Dollars vs. cash/credit card). “My Meals” is accepted here also.
5. Check the Dining Services web site for updated info about the Drumlin Hall remodeling AND menus and hours of operation for the UC restaurants.
6. For the latest specials and updates from UW-W Dining Services, follow them on Twitter or Facebook or both!
7. Add the Dining Services app to your smartphone. Read details at the Dining Services blog.

Purple Points info:

1. Use your Purple Points at Cost Cutters when you need to look your best!
2. While Toppers is the favorite, remember that Rocky’s Rococo’s Pizza & Rosa’s Pizza accept Purple Points also.
3. If you need additional Purple Points, now is the time to add them to your student bill. You have until 3:00 pm, February 22, 2013 to charge Purple Point deposits to your spring semester student bill.
4. Use the Online Card Office to check your current Purple Point account balance and decide if you should make a deposit for this semester that you can charge to your student bill. “Sign In” in the upper right corner of the web page, using your student ID number, then check your balance, make deposits, allow family members to make deposits to your account and much more.
5. Be kind to the 11 Whitewater merchants who accept Purple Points, DON’T ask them to “check your balance.” Each time they swipe your HawkCard it costs them $.20, even if it’s only to check your account balance! Instead, check your Purple Point balance online before going out or, for those of you with a smartphone, install the FREE HawkCard Online Card Office app! The app allows you to check you Purple Point balance and Dining Dollar balance wherever you are, as long as you have cell phone or Wi-Fi access for your device.
6. Do you use an Android smartphone/tablet? Then download the FREE HawkCard app today!!! Always know your Dining Dollars and Purple Points account balances.
7. Do you use an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad? Then download the FREE HawkCard app today!!! Always know your Dining Dollars and Purple Points account balances.

That’s all for this week. Welcome Back!

Dave

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David J. Halbach, Assistant Director James R. Connor University Center

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Hi Everyone,

Purple Point info:

It was just over a year ago that the first HawkCard Office app became available for iOS devices. Since then the Android version has become available and there have been over 1,400 downloads of the two apps. Have you downloaded the app to your smartphone? To use either of the apps:

1. Register with the Online HawkCard Office first. (If you have used the Online HawkCard Office before, you can skip this step.)
2. To download the FREE HawkCard app for Android, click here.
3. To download the FREE HawkCard app for Apple iOS, click here.

In other Purple Point News and Info:

1. The list of off-campus businesses that accept Purple Points is available from the HawkCard Office web site. Remember that Rocky Rocco’s Pizza and Rosa’s Pizza accept Purple Points.
2. Places you probably didn’t know (or don’t remember) you can use your Purple Points.
3. Library Circulation Desk for fines, late fees and other charges.
4. Food for Thought Café on the main floor in the Library.
5. Textbook rental for fines, late fees and book purchases.
6. Registrar’s Office for official transcripts.
7. Jitters Coffeehouse in Wells Hall.
8. Deloitte Café in Hyland Hall.
9. Health Center
10. UC Info Services
11. Warhawk Alley
12. Ticket Services Box Office in the CA.

Common question from UW-W students and parents: “Why doesn’t (fill in name of a Whitewater business) accept Purple Points?”

Each Whitewater merchant has to make their own business decisions regarding whether or not it’s worth being a part of the Purple Point program. All businesses off-campus must pay a commission to be a part of the program. Some of them feel the Purple Point program is worth paying the commission, others feel it’s not worth it. The HawkCard Office won’t pressure them into accepting the Purple Points. We only encourage them to consider being a part of the program and point out the possibility of increased business to their store. Nonetheless, each business/merchant always makes the final decision.

Meal Plan info:

You can still add dining dollars to your existing meal plan using cash, check or credit card at the HawkCard Office.

1. Juniors, Seniors, and off-campus students, you can still sign up for the “My Meals” plan. Stop at the HawkCard Office or submit your request online from the HawkCard Office web site.
2. University Dining has a web site AND blog AND Facebook page AND Twitter account! These sites have the most up-to-date information about campus restaurants & dining halls including hours, menus, specials, and nutritional info. For example, there is a Buffalo Ranch Wrap at Graham Street Café for $5.95!
3. Plan now to stop in at the Wellness Fair, next week, Wednesday, October 17 in the UC Hamilton Room. The Fair runs from 11am-2pm.

Other Info:

1. Feel free to forward this message to any of your friends who have questions about their HawkCard, meal plan, or Purple Points.
2. Please contact our office in person (UC 250), by phone (262-472-1437) or email anytime you have a question, comments, or concerns about your HawkCard, meal plan or Purple Points.
3. Be sure to also check out the University Center (UC) Facebook page, Twitter, and blog for lots of helpful info.

That’s all for this week.

Dave

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David J. Halbach, Assistant Director James R. Connor University Center

Hi Everyone,

A reminder to everyone that the HawkCard Office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

A couple of HawkCard safety reminders:

• Always keep your ID number, and HawkCard, safe and secure! Never give your ID number or HawkCard to another student unless it’s absolutely necessary.
• When paying with your Purple Points, always present your card to the cashier or delivery driver for picture verification AND insist on signing the receipt from the Purple Point card reader used at the off-campus businesses. We continue to hear from students that delivery drivers never ask to see their HawkCard or have them sign the receipt for the delivery. YOU SHOULD DO BOTH! If you ever have a dispute with an off-campus business about an order/delivery, your signature on the receipt (or lack of signature) could help prove your case. It’s your money, please be careful with it. The businesses are told to always have the drivers check the HawkCard picture and have the receipts signed, but the drivers don’t always do what they are told.

This week’s Meal Plan info:

• The last day to change your meal plan for the Fall Semester is Friday, September 14th by 3:00 pm. You can make a change either online or in person at the HawkCard Office, UC 250. Sorry, no phone call changes are accepted.
• You can use your Dining Dollars at the Deloitte Café in Hyland Hall, Food for Thought Café in the Library, or CAfé in the CA.
• You can use your Dining Dollars this Saturday at the Perkins Stadium concession stand during the Warhawk football game. Kick off time is 1:00 PM. You MUST have your HawkCard with you to show at the gate for free admittance.
• Students living off-campus or commuting, you may want to consider signing up for the “My Meals” meal plan. You get a set number of meals for a set price. If you are interested in this plan, stop in the HawkCard Office to sign up or sign up online at the HawkCard web site.
• Saturday, October 6th, is Family Fest at UW-W. Check the First Year Experience (FYE) Family Fest web site for complete details. You WILL be able to use your meal plan or Dining Dollars at the picnic in the Kachel Field house from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM. Sorry, you can’t use a “guest meal” during that particular meal period. Stop in the First Year Experience Office, UC 245 if you have questions.

This week’s Purple Points info:

•  If you need a haircut or hair styling (for an interview maybe?), use your Purple Points at Cost Cutters Family Hair Care. Located at 1139 W Main St, Whitewater. Call them at 262-473-7933 if you have any questions.
• You can use your Purple Points this Saturday at the Perkins Stadium concession stand during the Warhawk football game. Kick off time is 1:00 PM. You MUST have your HawkCard with you to show at the gate for free admittance.
• You can charge Purple Point deposits to your student bill until 3:00 PM, Friday, October 5th. They don’t get added instantly to your account like credit card deposits do but it is a way for you to keep many/most of your UW-W expenses combined in one place on one bill. Click this link to get started.
• You should register with our “Online Card Office.” AFTER registering with the web site, you can make deposits to your Purple Point account, see your account balance, see where you last used your account or even suspend your account online. Just click the link “I’m new here” in the upper right corner of the web page to get started and follow the directions.
• Do you use an Android smartphone/tablet? Then download the FREE HawkCard app today!!! Register at the HawkCard Online Card Office, then use the app and you’ll always know your Dining Dollars and Purple Points account balances.
• Do you use an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad? Then download the FREE HawkCard app today!!! Register at the HawkCard Online Card Office, then use the app and you’ll always know your Dining Dollars and Purple Points account balances.

Staying on campus and looking for something else to do this weekend? Check the Whitewater Weekends web site or the UW-W Events Calendar. You’ll probably be surprised at the number of things to do in and around Whitewater on weekends.

Be sure to contact us any time you have questions, concerns or comments about your HawkCard, meal plan or Purple Points.

That’s all for this week.

Dave

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David J. Halbach, Assistant Director

James R. Connor University Center

Hello Warhawks and Guests,

Things you should know about Meal Plans:

• Be nice to the cashiers at the campus restaurants and Esker Hall. When handing them your HawkCard to pay for food, let them know if you’re using your meal plan, “meal transfer,” Dining Dollars, or Purple Points.
• There is a meal plan allowing 24 meals per week! Perfect for those with high energy needs or who want or need to eat four or more smaller meals per day.
• You can use TWO meals during the lunch (roughly 11AM-3:45PM, check each restaurant) or dinner (4-9 PM, check each restaurant) periods. That’s right!  Check the dining halls and restaurants to see what their hours are for lunch and dinner.
• The fall meal plan change dates are September 3rd-14th. Any meal plan changes MUST be completed and submitted to the HawkCard Office by 3:00 pm, Friday September 14. You can make a meal plan change either online or in person at the HawkCard Office, UC 250.
• University Dining has a web site AND blog AND Facebook page AND Twitter account! These sites have the most up-to-date information about campus restaurant & dining halls including hours, menus, and specials.
• There is a meal plan designed for juniors, seniors, and off-campus students. It’s called “My Meals.” Click here to learn more about My Meals.

Things you should know about your Purple Points:

• Be sure to visit the 11 Whitewater businesses that accept Purple Points! To find the businesses listed on the HawkCard Office web site, click here.
• You should/could register with our “Online Card Office“?
• First time users: click “I’m new here” in the Sign In box on the top right.
• Enter your Student ID number and email address. Carefully spell your email account. If it’s misspelled, you won’t receive the temporary email. A temporary password will be immediately emailed to you.
• Log in with your student id number and temp password. You can now change your password for this web site.
• You should now be able to view your Purple Points and dining dollars from the web on a computer or from your smartphone with the free app, iOS or Android.
• To allow friends and family members guest access, click “grant additional access” in the “personalize” toolbar on the right. Up to 10 guest accounts are allowed.
• You can charge Purple Point deposits to your student bill until 3:00 PM October 5. Purple Points are not added instantly to your account like credit card deposits BUT many students have discovered this is a great option to keep various UW-W expenses combined in one place on one bill.

That’s all for this week.

Dave

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David J. Halbach, Assistant Director

James R. Connor University Center

Hello Everyone,

Wecome to Day 2 at UW-W. Hopefully your move-in yesterday went well.

The HawkCard Office is your one stop office for any questions or concerns you have about:

1. Your HawkCard, where and how to use it and how to take care of it.
2. Your meal plan and dining dollars.
3. Your Purple Point account.

To help you learn more about your HawkCard, meal plans and Purple Points, there is now a student produced video from the UC Graphics Office. The video covers much of the material that was presented to parents/guests at the Plan-it Purple days this past summer. Be sure to check it out.

Warhawks with meal plans, to get the best value for your money, we recommend that you always try to use your meal plan first when you’re hungry. Save your dining dollars for single item purchases or snacks from the campus restaurants. Finally, use your Purple Points for the Bookstore, vending machines, Res Hall laundry machines, Warhawk Alley, Jitters, other campus departments/offices that accept Purple Points, and the off-campus businesses that accept Purple Points.

Speaking of laundry and the Res Halls, here is something to keep in mind.

1. Washing a load of clothes cost $1.25.
2. Drying a load of clothes costs $1.00.
3. The machines only accept quarters or Purple Points.
4. There are no change machines in the Res Halls.
5. So…….  Purple Points are really useful to have when it’s time to do laundry in the Res Halls. Another good reason to make sure you have made (or will make soon) a deposit to your Purple Point account.

That’s all for now.

Sincerely,

Dave

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David J. Halbach, Assistant Director

James R. Connor University Center