Jackson State University News June 10, 2015 University Pointe: JSU acquires apartment-style housing slated for fall opening Jackson State University's Department of Housing and Residence Life announces the purchase of University Pointe - an apartment-style residential community opening this fall and designed for upper-class students. Located at the southwest corner of the main campus, the complex is being renovated for its anticipated grand opening. Dr. Erin Vaughn, director of JSU's Department of Housing and Residence Life, says the first-ever apartment facility on campus will accommodate more than 500 residents and feature fully furnished one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom suites. Although the location is conducive to walking, there is optional shuttle service. As well, there is ample parking space. The newly renovated spaces include shared living and kitchen areas with amenities including free, reliable Wi-Fi connection, cable access, dishwashers, refrigerators, microwaves, ceiling fans, and in-unit washers and dryers. There are no additional cost for utilities and cable television. The grounds also will receive a full makeover with improvements to lighting and landscaping. Security will include 24-hour police officers, additional surveillance cameras, a guard station at the gate of the complex, and privacy fencing. Its layout will include an entrance accessible only through the main campus. University Pointe joins six other housing facilities on campus, along with Tiger Plaza - a 240-bed residence across from the Mississippi Coliseum. The grand unveiling is scheduled for August 2015 as students return to campus for the 2015 Fall Semester. For additional information, contact the Department of Housing and Residence Life at 601-979-2326 and visit http://www.jsums.edu/universitypointe/. SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 800-999-8558, ext. 4820 404-702-5854 Skype: sandra.phoenix1 1438 West Peachtree NW Suite 200 Atlanta,GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (LYRASIS) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/> Honor the ancestors, honor the children.