You’ve got mail

Southern University students and faculty members will soon be able to acquire digital mailboxes via the university’s newest technology based service, Ricoh.
The use of keys and lockers to check a mailbox are no longer as Ricoh has the technology that will e-mail students when their mail has arrived and is available for pick up in the Student Union.
Students and faculty who have previously occupied a mailbox must verify their previous box number in order to get it converted to a digital mailbox. New students are encouraged to get one as soon as possible and the service is also offered to those who do not live on campus.
In addition to mailing services, Ricoh will also provide enhanced printing and copying services personally and professionally. Director of Auxiliary Services, LaTonya Green-Jones expressed her excitement in regards to the new technology.
“ Ricoh offers more efficient updated technology and additional services for students, faculty, and staff. Students will now have digital mailboxes and the ability to print, copy and produce various work on campus in our student union instead of going off campus to other print shops,” stated Jones.
One of the more exciting features for students is that they will be able to send a simple e-mail to [email protected] of any class work or assignment that needs to be printed and afterwards they will be allowed to pick up their printed copy from the center located in the student union.
The goal is to allow student to achieve everything they need in regards to mail and printing services without having to leave campus.
“Ricoh will offer extremely competitive retail services for print work, copies, and production material as well as packing and shipping services through UPS, Fed Ex, and USPS. Students will receive professional production work for their presentations and personal use. We look forward to beginning this new venture,” finished Jones.
In addition, an open house will be held where students, faculty and staff can tour the Ricoh center and learn about everything it has to offer.
Jeremy Coleman, a senior Biology major from Houston, Texas, feels as though Ricoh will be an asset to the SUBR campus.
“I think Ricoh will very beneficial for students living on campus because it notifies you of when you have incoming mail and it also allows you to print last minute exam work and pick it up on your way to class,” said Coleman.
Sophomore psychology major Markeisha Hills from Raceland, Louisiana stated that she felt Ricoh would be very beneficial, especially for the sake of time.
If a student feels as though waiting in line is too time consuming, two kiosks will also be made available to meet their needs. The kiosks may be used to print as well as purchase anything from stamps to business cards or party flyers.
Acceptable forms of payment include cash, credit card, and student ID’s. The Ricoh
center will be open Monday through Friday from 8 AM until 6 PM and Saturdays from 9 AM
until 1 PM. The center is also currently looking for a name that embodies the spirit of the Jaguar Nation.