Commuter  Chronicle
Issue 27 | News & Views for Commuters and Non-Trads | March 2010
Annual UMaine Renters’ Fair
Looking for off-campus housing? Need rental advice?
Meet with local property owners and landlords to see what’s available. Also, get information on your rights as a renter.
Look for tables on the 1st floor of Memorial Union on these days and times:
March 24 from 9AM-5PM
March 25 from 9AM-3PM
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What to Consider for Off-Campus Housing
| Location: Are you close to work, campus, bus line, bank, grocery, laundromat? Who are your neighbors?Roommates: How will you share expenses, cooking, cleaning, bathroom time? How will you handle conflicts?Costs: Length of the lease? What’s included in rent: snow removal, electricity, heat? Cost of utilities not included in rent? Will you want Internet or cable? Is a security deposit required? Will you need to purchase furnishings and household goods? |
Other Considerations: If you’ll be bringing pets, are they allowed? If you’re a smoker, is smoking allowed? Is there sufficient parking? Where and when is garbage pickup? Is the property owner generally available?Renters Insurance: Renters insurance is an important consideration to cover the cost of your personal property in the event of a disaster like flood, fire, or theft. Check with your insurance agent to make sure you are covered for personal property and liability. |
START YOUR SEARCH HERE:
http://www.umaine.edu/cntsp/housing.html
and FirstClass Conference
Student Resources > Housing > Roommates_and_Apts |
Nominate a Graduating Non-Traditional Student
The Non-Traditional Student Achievement Award recognizes the unique perspective of non-traditional students and the alternate path they often take toward success in higher education. The recognized student is an undergraduate student about to graduate who is 24 years or older, a parent, married, or a veteran who has provided a positive role model for managing the multiple life roles of a non-traditional student while pursuing his or her education. This student has shown a passion for learning, a commitment for his or her academic programs and has contributed significantly to the university campus community.
The deadline for submitting a nomination form is April 5, 2010 Nomination forms are available in the Nontraditional Student folder on FirstClass, in the Commuter Lounge, or via e-mail to Barbara Smith. Please contact Barbara Smith for more information. |
Nominate a Faculty or Staff Member
This award recognizes a faculty or staff member who has been particularly supportive and helpful to non-traditional students. The recognized UMaine faculty or staff member will have shown sensitivity to the diverse learning styles and the multifaceted lives of non-traditional undergraduate students. Through their student interactions, teaching and program design, these faculty and staff recognize the rich contributions that non-traditional students make to the University of Maine. The nominated faculty or staff have provided support, assistance and or advocacy for the non-traditional students at the University of Maine.
The deadline for submitting a nomination form is April 5, 2010. Nomination forms are available in the Nontraditional Student folder on FirstClass, in the Commuter Lounge, or via e-mail to Barbara Smith. Please contact Barbara Smith for information. |
Spring Break Hours
The Commuter Lounge, 228 Memorial Union will be open limited hours*
Only when the Memorial Union is open.
CNTSP Staff will be available irregularly Mon-Fri. 8AM-4:30PM
Call ahead if you need to speak with CNTSP staff
Coffee and tea will not be available over the Spring Break
*MEMORIAL UNION (General Building) Spring Break Hours 2010
Feb 26, 6: a.m.-8 p.m.
Sat, Feb 27 & Sun, Feb 28, 8: a.m.-6: p.m.
Mon March 1 – Thurs, March 4, 6a.m.-8: p.m.
Fri, March 5, 6: a.m.-9:p.m.
Sat, March 6 & Sun, March 7, 8:a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Mon, March 8 – Fri, March 12, 6:a.m.-8: p.m.
Sat March 13, 8: a.m.-8: p.m.
Sun, March 14, 8: a.m.- midnight |
Census 2010
April 1, 2010
Census Day For more information about the 2010 Census, please go to
http://www.census.gov/2010census |
Facebook
Join our NEW FACEBOOK Group
UMaine Commuters
for updates on all CNTSP programs and services |
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Come visit the Commuter Lounge
228 Memorial Union
Free coffee or tea all day until 5PM
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Family Room
Hannibal Hamlin Hall
4rd Floor
Open 9AM to 5PM
Monday to Friday
A quiet, family
friendly,
private, space
Comfy sofas, a small fridge, and wireless access |
First Friday Bagels
Come join us in the Commuter Lounge on the first Friday of every month
FREE bagels, coffee and juice
8AM-’til they’re gone
Our next event is April 2. This semester, we will also have a Last Friday Bagels on April 30.
Donated by
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What’s On Wednesday?
Come learn more about what UMaine has for you.
 Join us in the Commuter Lounge for What’s On Wednesday (WOW) every Wednesday at 3PM for light refreshments and a casual conversation with staff from one of the many UMaine programs and services.
Wed., Mar. 17 – Jeremiah Rancourt Student Legal Services
Wed., Mar. 24 – No WOW
visit the Renter’s Fair
Wed., Mar. 31 – Farhad Dastoor – Biology Instructor
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Subscribe to our First Class Conferences:
Commuter Services
Nontraditional Student
Contact Barbara Smith on FirstClass |
 The Nontraditional Students Association (NSA) promotes the interests of all non-traditional students at UMaine.Learn more at our website: www.umaine.edu/nontradassociation |
 The Off-Campus Board (OCB) serves all students who live off-campus. Contact Matt Shannon on First Class for more information. |
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