I thought this was pretty funny. This is a real exchange I had with my Residence Hall Advisor via email.

Hello All,

A smart [DORM RESIDENT] made a great suggestion today and asked that the microwave be moved out of the kitchen to an unlocked location so that if you all just wanted to quickly use it, you wouldn't need to get into the kitchen. So, it's out of the kitchen now!

You will find the microwave in the [DORM] Lobby, next to our awesome mural. Another highlight about this locations is that there is also an electric tea kettle there, for you to make some tea, or even warm up water for those nutritious cup o' noodles'J And finally, you will find a new and improved water fountain around the corner from the lobby bathroom. The water is filtered and delicious and you can use it for all of you electric kettle, microwave and water bottle filling needs!

And feel free to take a break in the oh so comfy oversized and cushioned chairs in the lobby – think 'enclosed porch'; I do. The study lounge is our library and the rec lounge our living room. Hey, don't judge me – it's the only way I can make myself feel more grown up without having to move out of [DORM]!

Hope you enjoy and approve of the change. I welcome any and all comments and feedback.

Have a terrific weekend,

[R.H.A.] (residence hall advisor)

My response:

Hey, [RHD], just a suggestion...
Microwaves interfere with wireless connections so you may want to
consider making sure the microwave is more than around 100 ft from the
router and wireless devices.

-Dan, 216

(Our wireless router is about 50 feet from the microwave)

Her response, sent from her office, in the same lobby housing the microwave:

Oh thanks. All that stuff is in the study lounge so we should be ok. But let me know if you notice anything.

sent from my AT&T Smartphone by HTC

Heh.