Lumina Communities at Duquesne University

Are you looking for a part-time student position to help hone your marketing and communication skills? Our Community Assistants are involved in social media, RAD events, building tours, and more! Apply today using the 🔗 Link in Our Bio

We are hosting a Pride Month Picnic this week! 🌈 Bring your friends for free food and fun this Wednesday. All Duquesne students are welcome.

Live with a kitchen while still having the ease of dining on campus!
has shared their Apartment Meal Plans for 2024-25...

Primary Package: $1,100 per semester
🍽️ 4 meals per week
💸 $500 Flex per semester

Premium Package: $1,700 per semester
🍽️ 7 meals per week
💸 $750 Flex per semester

Applications will open in July. More info to follow.

Please Note: Dining plans are OPTIONAL when living in a Lumina Communities building. All questions should be directed to Duquesne Dining at [email protected].

Today we celebrate Freedom Day. Please consider joining Duquesne University in the Africa Room at 11am as they invite guest speaker Jacqueline Clarke, who will present: "It's Time to Step Into Your Destiny: A Celebration of Our History and a Call to Your Legacy."

For those of you who have been patiently waiting for Summer Communications to begin, the first edition of the Lumina Loop is finally out! Don't forget to check your Inbox for the latest.

Today we shared more info about...
⭐️ Billing Reminders
⭐️ Early Move-In Requests
⭐️ Brottier Parking Garage
⭐️ And More!

Be sure check your Spam and Junk folder as well.

We had a blast enjoying Walking Tacos with you yesterday! 🏃🌮🍅🥬

Can't wait to see you again on July 10 for our Ice Cream Bar 🍨 🍫

Always lose the butt of your taco? Modern problems require modern solutions. Join us in the Kitchenette beginning at 2pm on Wednesday for Walking Tacos 🌮 🏃‍♀️

Did you catch this month's edition of the Brottier Buzz? 🐝

Today we shared more info about...
⭐️ Move-Out Reminders
⭐️ Upcoming RAD events
⭐️ Meal Plans for 2024-25
⭐️ Brottier Parking Garage
⭐️ And More!
Be sure check you email to read up on the newest info!

Happy Pride Month 🌈 ✨

At Lumina, we proudly celebrate the gender identity, sexual orientation, and diversity of each and every one of our residents, our staff, and our partners.

Fruit, veggies, and snacks, oh my! Join us tonight for Build Your Own (Charcuterie) Board 🧀 🥨 🍓

Our new RD Brook DiLascio will be in the Brottier Kitchen TONIGHT starting at 5pm. Some trays will be provided, but feel free to bring your own goodies too!

Us admiring the West-facing view from 1045 Forbes Hall 👁️ 👄 👁️ 🏙️

Your waffle creations were the highlight of our week! 🧇🍓🍌🫐🥓

Be sure to join us again on June 12 for some walking tacos 🏃‍♀️🌮

Are you a Brottier Hall summer resident wanting to soak up some summer sun? ☀️ Head out to our Patio or Terrace spaces to spend time with friends, take a study break, or relax with some games. ⚽️ ♟ 🏓

Looking for more information about the end of your summer lease? The basics of move-in this fall? Early arrival requests? Keep an eye on your inbox for more updates.

Note: Emails from the Lumina Team can often end up in your Junk or Spam folders.

Isn't she lovely? 🥰 ☀️ 🦺

This Wednesday marks the first RAD of the summer! Don't forget to join us in the Kitchenette beginning at 2pm for a Waffle Bar 🧇

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Month! 🗿 🌸 How do you celebrate YOUR heritage?

Happy Summer ☀️ Brottier Hall will be hosting three RAD events during the coming months for our residents still on campus. Be sure to join us in the Kitchenette on May 22, June 12, and July 10! 🧇 🌮 🍨

Congratulations to our 2024 graduates! 🧑‍🎓 🎉 Among many of our residents and staff, Conner Bartley and Dominic Cristini (Resident Directors at Brottier and St. Martin Hall) are among those graduating today. We couldn't be more proud and excited to see how you change the world. 💙 ❤️

Don't forget Move-Out for St. Martin Hall is Monday, May 13 📦

Please reference your 30-Day Notice Email (sent out on April 12) for more information about...
📦 General Expectations
📦 Move Out Procedures
📦 Mail Reminders
📦 Parking
📦 Carts
📦 Proper Trash Disposal
📦 Donations
📦 Damage Billing

It's time for another MINDFUL MONDAY 🧠📚

Here are our Top 10 Tips for Finals Week:
1. Get enough sleep 💤
2. Stay hydrated 💧
3. Make a plan & prioritize 📝
4. Move your body 🏃
5. Eat well and nourish yourself 🍎
6. Set boundaries & say 'NO' when you need to 🙅
7. Practice thoughtfulness in the things you do 💭
8. Give your brain a break & do something rewarding 🕹 🎲
9. Enjoy the little things ☀️
10. Keep your eyes on the prize -- you're almost done! 🏆 🏁

Did you catch this month's edition of the Brottier Buzz? 🐝

Today we shared more info about...
⭐️ Summer 2024
⭐️ Upcoming RAD events
⭐️ Summer Health & Safety Inspections
⭐️ DO's & DON'Ts of Laundry
⭐️ And More!
Be sure check you email to read up on the newest info!

We have spaces available now for your favorite people! Help them find their new home while building your dream community for the 2024-25 leasing period. If you refer a prospective resident to apply to Brottier Hall and they sign a lease for 2024-2025, we’ll send you a $50 gift card!

Refer a Friend, Earn $50 💸
Soon-to-be residents should email to let us know that YOU referred them to live in Brottier Hall. After we hear from them and they’ve signed the lease, we’ll email you the gift card!

🔗 Applications are at the Link in Bio
In order to be eligible to live in Brottier Hall, students must have at least a junior status upon moving into Brottier Hall. In addition to a completed application, students must also submit a $100 non-refundable application fee that will be applied to the first installment of rent. The $100 should be paid through The Office of Student accounts/CASHNet.

Reading Day is tomorrow! We are cheering you on today and every day. 💙❤️

Which quote resonates the most with you as you prep for the week ahead? 📚

The time has come for our biannual Reading Day RAD! 📚 🍩 ☕️
Join us starting at 10am for Coffee, Donuts, and a small study break!

Thanks for sharing Philly Pretzels with us! 🥨 Be sure to join us on Reading Day for a sweet study break 🍩 ☕️ 👀

Looking for some food options? Finals are around the corner and you'll need some brain food 🧠 🧃

At Lumina Communities, we partner with to provide our residents with lots of meal and snack options!
💙 Brottier and Forbes have indoor marts so you can grab something on-the-go
💚 Our partners at Duquesne Dining also provide our residents with meal plan options with apartment-living in mind (details for 2024-25 meal plans coming this summer!)
❤️ Every Wednesday, we host out Resident Appreciation Days to give out free treats to our communities

Comment your favorite RAD event at Lumina Communities down below.

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Lumina Communities is committed to encouraging sustainability through resident-forward initiatives. 🌱

How do you contribute?
💧 Save water by turning the water off when you brush your teeth.
⚡️ Unplug electronics when not in use.
♻️ Recycle paper, plastics and aluminums using Lumina recycling receptacles.
🌡 Open your windows now that spring is here to reduce stress on your HVAC system.
🚲 Looking for a greener way to travel? Store your bike in the Brottier or Forbes bike racks!