Issue 23 | News & Views for Commuters and Non-Trads | October 2009
Commuter Week
October 5-9, 2009
Celebrating UMaine's Commuter Students
What's On Wednesday October 7
Dr. Robert Dana, Dean of Students
Vice President for Student Affairs
3PM Commuter Lounge
Light Refreshments Provided Monday, Thursday and Friday
POPCORN AND PUZZLES IN THE COMMUTER LOUNGE Information Tables 10AM-2PM Memorial Union Lobby Monday: Dining Options on Campus
Tuesday: Personal & Home Safety
Lunch Time Series
12:15PM Mon-Thur
Bumps Room
Memorial Union
Light Lunch Provided
Monday - Oct. 5: Renters' Rights and Responsibilities
Tuesday - Oct. 6: Planning Healthy Inexpensive Meals
Wednesday - Oct. 7: I got your BACK, Responsible Hosting
Thursday - Oct. 8: Managing Your Money - Planning a Budget
CALL
581-INFO
Searching for a parking space!
Parking availability is updated regularly so we can direct you to areas with open spaces.
CALL
581-SNOW
It's getting to be that time of year when inclement weather is a part of our daily routine!
Be sure to call 581-SNOW to find out if classes will be held, and don't forget to check your course syllabus for its cancellation policy!
A decision about whether to cancel or postpone daytime classes will be made by the president or his designee by 6 a.m. and will be announced on a recorded message at 581-SNOW.
A decision about evening classes will be announced the same way by 2 pm.
While a decision to cancel or postpone classes will be communicated to television and radio stations, members of the UMaine community are strongly encouraged to call 581-SNOW (1-800-581-SNOW outside the local area) when there is a question about whether classes will be held.
CALL
581-WALK
On Campus at night,
need someone to walk with you?
Don't Hesitate to call and ask for an escort. a member of the Community Service Corp. will come and escort
you to your destination.
An escort is when a member of the CSC’s, or Community Service corp. shows up and accompanies you to your destination - whether this be a vehicle or dorm. If a CSC is unavailable, a Security or Police Officer will fulfill the escort, respectively. CSC will drive you in their vehicle.
Mind that Public Safety is NOT a taxi service. We will accompany you around Campus grounds, College Ave. and to the University Park.
CSC’s wear blue shirts and jackets, and drive unmarked vehicles with 300-etc University plates - so don’t be alarmed when they drive up to you.
CSC’s will walk with you if you must travel a reasonable distance. If going across campus or if weather is inclement, A CSC will drive you in their vehicle.
Mind that Public Safety is NOT a taxi service. We will accompany you around Campus grounds, College Ave. and to the University Park.
CSC’s wear blue shirts and jackets, and drive unmarked vehicles with 300-etc University plates - so don’t be alarmed when they drive up to you.
Winter Parking Ban
&
Overnight Parking
November 1 to May 1
All Faculty/Staff, Commuter, and Visitor parking areas and all roadways and driveways are closed to parking from November 1 to May 1 of each year between the hours of 12:01 AM and 6:00 AM. Vehicles parked in violation will be subject to being ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense without further notice. If you must leave your car on campus overnight check with the Parking Services Office
The Commuter Lounge is staffed
Mon-Thurs 8AM-9PM
Fri 8AM-7PM
ASK US
MEET THE CNTSP STAFF
Kat O'Connell is a non-traditional student who commutes from Orono. She is in her final year as a Landscape Horticulture Major. Kat is also the founder and president of the Nontraditional Students Association (NSA). This is Kat's third year working for CNTSP. Her major project is updating the CNTSP Web site.
Lucas Rumler is a non-traditional student who commutes from Bangor. He has just started this fall on his chosen major, Elementary Education. He was an Americorp Vista Volunteer before beginning classes at UMaine.
Come visit the Commuter Lounge, 228 Memorial Union
Free coffee and tea all day long
Family Room
4rd Floor
Hannibal Hamlin Hall
Open 9AM to 5PM
Monday Through Friday
A quiet, family friendly, private space.
Comfortable couches
A small 'fridge
Wireless access for your laptop
First Friday Bagels
FREE bagels, coffee and juice
8AM-'till they're gone
Commuter Lounge
September 4, 2009
donated by
Come join us on the first Friday of every month.
What's On Wednesday?
Come learn more about what UMaine has for you. Join us in the Commuter Lounge every Wednesday at 3PM (new time) for light refreshments and a casual conversation with staff from the many UMaine programs and services.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
Join us for an informal session with Dr. Robert Dana, Dean of Students, Vice President of Student Affairs. Dr. Dana will be available to discuss issues related to commuter and non-traditional students starting at 3 PM.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
*TBD*
Wednesday, Oct. 21
Kristie Deschene - Recreation and Fitness Center
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Sherry Treworgy - Career Center
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Chronicle
What's On Wednesday
Kat O'Connell is a non-traditional student who commutes from Orono. She is in her final year as a Landscape Horticulture Major. Kat is also the founder and president of the Nontraditional Students Association (NSA). This is Kat's third year working for CNTSP. Her major project is updating the CNTSP Web site.
Lucas Rumler is a non-traditional student who commutes from Bangor. He has just started this fall on his chosen major, Elementary Education. He was an Americorp Vista Volunteer before beginning classes at UMaine.
FREE bagels, coffee and juice
Nontraditional Students Association
Off-Campus Board