Published: May 6, 2010
Students living in residence halls can donate their unwanted possessions May 10 to 15, said Lauren Royston, Housing and Food Services spokeswoman.
This is the second year the Housing and Food has coordinated to allow students in university residences to donate items, Royston said.
Student can leave goods including non-perishable food, cleaning supplies, clothing, appliances, furniture and decorations in designated areas of social lounges on the first floor of residence halls, she said.
Housing and Food Services, working with the Housing Center Student Association, Royston said, will donate the items to non-profit organizations in Norman.
It has not been decided where the donations will go, but Housing and Food Services is working with student organizations to determine where there is the greatest need for donations in Norman, Royston said.
Crystal Hines, math sophomore, said she has a mini refrigerator she isn’t sure what to do with once she moves out of her dorm, but Hines said she will not be donating it.
“I would sell it if I had someone to sell it to,” Hines said. “If I gave it to anyone, I would give it to a freshman from my high school.”
Students in residence halls are required to move out within 24 hours of their last final, Royston said. She said resident advisers will hold final floor meetings in which students will find out rules and information pertaining to moving out.
For students outside of residence halls, other options to donate exist.
The Goodwill accepts donations 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
The Salvation Army is a Christian organization at 1742 W. Lindsey St. that accepts donations.
Internet sites like Craigslist, Ebay and Facebook Marketplace provide other options for students wishing to sell their items.
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