Summer Camps and Conferences Information

Welcome to Lenoir-Rhyne University!
This information is designed to acquaint you with services available to you during your stay on our campus. It contains various topics of interest as well as policies and procedures that are designed to help ensure your visit is safe and enjoyable. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to ask a member of the Event Services staff. We are here to assist you and sincerely hope your stay with us is a pleasant one. Please visit our web site www.lrc.edu for additional information regarding Lenoir-Rhyne University.

Office Hours
Your primary contact person for your event is your organization’s camp or conference coordinator. Lenoir-Rhyne University Event Services staff members will be available during the designated check-in and checkout times as well as during staff office hours, Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Parking
During the summer, guests may park in designated Lenoir-Rhyne University parking lots without a permit. Parking is prohibited in spaces marked for handicapped, 24-hour reserved, faculty / staff / maintenance / housekeeping, with yellow curbing or blocking a fire hydrant. These areas are strictly monitored at all times and all parking restrictions on campus are enforced.

Emergency Procedures on Campus
Check the fire evacuation plan of your building and residence hall and locate fire exits upon arrival. Know how to find them in the dark. In the event of a fire, pull the nearest fire alarm and leave the building by the nearest exit. DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS. Do not re-enter the building until the fire department, police or Lenoir-Rhyne University Security tells you it is safe.

In the event of an emergency, please call Lenoir-Rhyne University Security at ext. 7146. To call for fire, police or ambulance emergency response: DIAL 9-911 from a campus phone.

On Campus Security
Lenoir-Rhyne University Security Services has uniformed officers patrolling campus 24 hours a day and can be reached by dialing ext. 7146 from any campus phone. If you are off-campus, dial (828) 328-7146.

Telephone
All rooms are equipped with a telephone line. You may use your own phone; one will not be provided unless prearranged by your event coordinator. There are telephones located throughout campus for your use.

On-campus Calls:  Dial the last 4 digits of the phone number.

Off-campus Calls:  Dial 9 followed by the phone number.

Credit Card, Calling Card & Collect Calls: Dial 9 followed by the area code and number. Refer to the back of your credit or calling card for further specific instructions. Lenoir-Rhyne University does not accommodate collect calls.

Toll-Free Calls:  Dial 9 followed by 1-800-xxx-xxxx.

Intra-Campus Phone Locations:
     Cromer Center Lobby – Adjacent to the Information Center
     Fritz-Conrad Lobby
     Isenhour Lobby
     Price Village - Lobby of Most Units

Off-Campus Phone Locations:
     Cromer Center - Outside of Restrooms & at the Information Center
     PE Monroe Auditorium Lobby
     Price Village - in the Center of the Complex
     Rudisill Library
     Shuford Gym Lobby

Emergency Phone Locations:
     Entrance of All Residence Halls
     Shuford Parking Lot

Lenoir-Rhyne Contact Numbers

Event Services
  Janet Matthews, Director
  Office: 828-328-7254
  Cell: 828-291-6839

Event Services Assistant
  Cell: 828-291-6230

LRU Security Services
  Norris Yoder, Director
  Office: 828-328-7145

LRU Security Services Officer on Duty Cell: 828-328-7146

Helpful Hickory Area Numbers

Hospitals

Frye Regional Medical Center 420 North Center Street, Hickory, NC
      Main Phone Number 828-315-5000
      Emergency Number 828-315-3190
      Physician Referral 828-315-3391

Catawba Valley Medical Center Fairgrove Church Road, Hickory, NC
      Main Phone Number 828-326-3000
      Emergency Number 828-326-3850
      Physician Referral 828-324-2273

Urgent Care

Piedmont Urgent Care 2972 North Center Street, Hickory, NC
      Main Phone Number 828-431-4955

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy
      Hickory 2701 South NC Hwy 127 828-294-1644

Eckerd Drugs
      Hickory 2659 South NC Hwy 127 828-294-7006
      Hickory 1160 16th Street NE 828-256-9816
      Hickory 10 29th Street NE 828-328-5323
      Hickory 1501 Hwy 321 NW 828-304-9157

Wal-Mart Super Center
      Hickory 2525 Hwy 70 SE 828-327-7891

Disclaimer: Lenoir-Rhyne University does not endorse any of the establishments/persons on this list. It is up to the individual reading this list to pick or choose to use the services of a specific establishment.

Residence Hall Furnishings
All residence halls are air-conditioned with carpeted rooms. Rooms are furnished with single beds, desk and chair, freestanding or built-in dressers and closet space. Each room is equipped with Internet and cable connections. To access these amenities, you will need to bring your own computer or television with a coaxial cable. Each residence hall has lounge areas and access to laundry facilities and vending machines. The Living Learning Center has an elevator and each room contains a kitchenette. All other residence halls have a community kitchenette.

Residence Hall Regulations
Camp and conference participants residing in college housing are required to abide by the laws of the State of North Carolina and the regulations of Lenoir-Rhyne University. These rules are enforced to ensure the safety and comfort of our guests and to protect the rights of all camp and conference participants and guests. Anyone failing to observe the regulations or engaging in inappropriate behavior may be dismissed from the camp or conference and will be required to leave the facility immediately.

Housing Policies
Residence hall living is based on respect and consideration for all individuals. Respecting the rights of others is an essential element of maintaining a comfortable living environment and is required by all guests. Please inform our staff members of any issues that require attention. Our goal is to do all we can to make your camp or conference a success and your stay at Lenoir-Rhyne University enjoyable. Please review the following housing regulations upon arrival:

•   Furniture is not to be removed from the rooms or the lounges.
•   Beds are not to be disassembled.
•   Mattresses are not to be removed from the bed.
•   Possession or use of firearms, firecrackers, gunpowder or explosives is prohibited.
•   Pets are not permitted.
•   Tampering with or misuses of the fire alarm systems and firefighting equipment is prohibited.
•   Candles and open flames are prohibited.
•   Curfews are enforced for youth groups at the request of the camp coordinator. Youth participants
     must be in the residence halls at the designated time.
•   Exterior doors are not to be blocked open for any reason.
•   Smoking is NOT permitted in the residence halls or any Lenoir-Rhyne University facility.
•   Alcohol is not to be consumed in the common areas such as hallways, lounges or recreation areas
    unless special arrangements have been made with Event Services and proper authorities. 
    Guests of legal drinking age (21) may consume alcohol in the privacy of their rooms as long
    as long as their doors are closed and any noise or behavior does not disturb others. No alcohol
    is permitted in youth camps.

The college reserves the right to institute, delete or modify other regulations as necessary for the maximum comfort, convenience and safety of all concerned. All such regulations, whether existing or hereafter adopted, shall be of the same form and effect as the regulations stated above.

Climate Control
We strive for your stay at Lenoir-Rhyne University to be as comfortable as possible. If your conference will be using one of the auditoriums or the various classrooms and meeting rooms, it would be a good idea to pack a sweater. In many buildings it is difficult to maintain a steady climate, especially during the summer months.

Residence Hall Climate Control Instructions:

ISENHOUR HALL, FRITZ-CONRAD, PRICE VILLAGE
Event Services personnel must adjust the thermostat. Please contact the Event Services staff during office hours.

MORGAN HALL
Thermostat is located in the room.

LIVING LEARNING CENTER
Thermostat is located in the suite lobby.

Amenities

Building & Room Security – Residence hall entrances may be accessed only through the use of an access card. Price Village Units have individual punch codes. Each room is secured with its own lock.

Computer Access – Adult conference guests will be provided, through their event coordinator, a guest User Name and Password to use during their conference. Computer labs available for guest use are in the Cromer Center, Rhyne Building and Rudisill Library. Please keep in mind summer school students will also be on campus using these facilities.

Laundry – Coin-operated washers and dryers are located in each residence hall. All laundry machines take quarters only and each load costs $1.00. Please ask the Event Services staff for the specific location in your building.

Library – A Lenoir-Rhyne University ID is required to borrow books from the Carl Rudisill Library. However, guests are permitted to utilize library materials within the facility during posted operating hours.

Linen - Linen is only provided through contractual agreement. Additional linen packets are available upon request. Each packet contains 2 sheets, 1 pillow, 2 towels and 1 washcloth. Blankets are NOT available.

McCrorie Fitness Center - Adult guests are permitted to use the McCrorie Fitness Center during its normal operating hours. These hours will be posted and available upon arrival. To enter the facility you will be asked to present your conference ID.

Pool – The indoor swimming pool is located in the Shuford Gym Complex. Guests are permitted to use this facility during its normal operating hours. These hours will be posted and available upon arrival. To enter the facility you will be asked to present your conference ID. For exclusive use of the pool, your camp coordinator may reserve a block of time. A fee for lifeguards will then apply.

Quiet Hours – All guests are to be considerate of their neighbors at all times. We ask that all groups keep noise to a minimum in and around the residence halls between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

Vending Machines – Vending machines are located in the residence halls and various buildings around campus. If you loose money in one of the machines, you may request a refund at the LRU Business Office located on the second floor of the Lineberger Building between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Housekeeping
During your conference, housekeepers will be in the residence halls on a daily basis to empty the trash containers, clean the hall restrooms and provide upkeep of the public areas but will not clean individual rooms. Occupants are responsible for keeping their rooms and the contents in good order. Individual trashcans located in residence hall rooms or suite bathrooms should be emptied into the large containers located in the common areas of the building.

The normal hours for our housekeeping staff are 5:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. If you have special housekeeping needs please notify the housekeeping staff or contact Event Services.

Maintenance
The operating hours for our maintenance crew are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. If you find that a facility that is in need of repair or general maintenance please contact Event Services.

Room Keys & Access Cards
Building Access Cards and Room Keys will be issued to each guest at check-in. If you are locked out of your room, notify your camp or conference coordinator who will contact either Event Services or LRU Security. Please take note of the door locking system for your particular residence hall.

Lost keys and access cards or failure to return them at check out will result in a $50.00 replacement fee for each.

ISENHOUR HALL & MORGAN HALL
Each conference participant will be issued a room key and access card.

LIVING LEARNING CENTER
Each conference participant will be issued a key to the apartment, a room key and access card.

PRICE VILLAGE
Each conference participant will be issued a room key to be used on the room DEADBOLT only and a code for the unit front door.

On the outside door of each unit punch in the code; turn the latch on the lock AND the doorknob at the same time.

Do NOT lock the unit front door.

Also do NOT lock the key lock on the bottom of your room door.

FRITZ-CONRAD
Each conference participant will be issued a room key and access card. Your access key will open the front entrance of Fritz-Conrad. Once inside the building, the combination for all floors is the code that was given to you at check-in.

Room Damage
Assigned occupants of each room are financially responsible for keeping the room and its contents in good order and free from damage. Rooms will be inspected after departure to assess their condition and to check for personal belongings. Furniture is not to be disassembled, removed or rearranged. The cost of any room damage or extra custodial service will be charged.

Post Office
There is a full service post office located in the lower level of the Cromer Center. UPS and Federal Express services are also available.

Incoming mail will be delivered to the conference coordinator for distribution. Mail received after your departure will be returned to the sender. Mail needs to be addressed in the following manner:

Your Name The Conference Name Lenoir-Rhyne University Street address: P.O. Box 7545 625 7th Avenue NE Hickory, NC 28603 Hickory, NC 28601

University Bookstore
The Lenoir-Rhyne University Bookstore offers gifts and apparel for students, alumni, family, friends, and kids. Visit the bookstore in the lower level of the Cromer Center or order on line. In addition to merchandise, Gift Certificates are available. Days and hours of business vary during the summer.

Food Service
Each camp or conference coordinator has contracted to arrive at the dining hall within a set timeframe. If additional hours are needed, they must be arranged ahead of time. Participants are asked to enter the dining hall with their group so the dining staff will be able to verify the number of participants.

Aramark is our contract food service provider and the Cromer Center Dining Hall is an all-you-can-eat facility. Participants with special food service needs should forward this information to the conference coordinator as soon as possible. Special catering requests are available with advance notice and will be priced separately.

Recreation

Walking
For the “Walking Enthusiasts,” the perimeter of the campus is just under a mile long. It is a common walking path for employees and local residents as well. It is well lighted and therefore, very safe. Simply stay on the sidewalk and circle the campus.

Baseball
Hickory has it’s own professional Class A Baseball Team – The Crawdads. For dates and times of games, please call (828) 322-3000 or check their web site www.hickorycrawdads.com

Shopping

Valley Hills Mall is located on Hwy. 70 in Hickory and is anchored by Dillards, Belk, JC Penney and Sears. There are 70 additional shops including the nationally known stores such as The Limited, Victoria’s Secret, and Express.

There is additional shopping located behind Valley Hills Mall on Catawba Valley Blvd. This shopping center consists of Target, Kohl’s, Old Navy, Marshall’s, Best Buy, and more.

Shoppe’s on the Parkway is located in Blowing Rock, which is a 45-minute, scenic drive straight up 321 north. It is a collection of over 35 manufactures’ outlet stores featuring first quality merchandise.

Blowing Rock is also the home of the Blue Ridge Parkway, which has been rated as “America’s most scenic drive” by leading travel writers. There are nature trails, waterfalls, parks and many awesome views along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Movie Theaters
There are 2 Movie Theatres located in Hickory. For a listing of movies currently showing please call the numbers listed below:

Carmike 14    304-0004
Carolina (all seats $ 2.00) 322-7210.

Admissions & Campus Tours
Interested in obtaining more information about attending Lenoir-Rhyne University or participating in a campus tour? Our Admissions Office is available to help you. Visit our web site or call the Admissions Office Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. @ ext. 7300 from any campus phone.

Checkout

In order to provide our conference guests with the best possible service, please do the following when you check out of your room.

1. Be prepared to promptly check out at the contracted time.
2. Tidy up your room and empty individual trashcans located in residence hall rooms or suite bathrooms into the large containers located in the common areas of the building.
3. Check your room before you leave to ensure that personal belongings are not left in the closets, drawers, etc.
4. Close the windows.
5. Place all linen inside the pillowcase and place in the lobby of your residence hall prior to departure. Pillows should be left in the rooms.
6. Return room key and access card to LRU Event Service staff.

Have a safe and pleasant trip home.

Thank You

We hope you enjoyed your time spent at Lenoir-Rhyne University and look forward to your return. If you are in need of scheduling a future camp, conference or meeting, we would be most happy to accommodate you. Reservations and / or information can be obtained by calling Event Services at 828-328-7254 or by visiting our website at www.lrc.edu/student/facilities 

Janet Matthews, Director
Event Services
828-328-7254
email matthewsj@lrc.edu