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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2013 •
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Want me 2 walk u to class? “We are seeing more and more bikes stolen,” K Vitangeli said. Thx! “Students need to be sure to lock bikes and make sure that valuables aren’t visible when left in cars.” Students who leave money or a computer in the car are susceptible to break-ins. Likewise, a plugged-in GPS — with its glowing LED light — is an invitation for thieves.
Walk or ride with sidekick Butler and UIndy are among the many campuses that offer police escorts to students who are out alone. Butler’s “Dog Ride” is available from dusk to dawn to
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help students get safely to their car, dorm or apartment after late classes. Schools nationwide are adopting large-scale communication systems to provide campus-wide alerts. Students, staff and faculty who register for the program can receive a phone call, text and email when the weather or any other issue threatens safety on campus. In all circumstances, Vitangeli encourages students to trust their gut instincts. Anyone who feels unsafe should promptly call a friend or alert campus security. ◆
University students can take action to stay safe on campus – and they also need to stay safe online. During orientation week, the University of Indianapolis provides social media strategies and reminders to incoming students. “Facebook and Twitter are places students represent themselves and their university,” said Kory Vitangeli, dean of students and vice president for student and campus affairs. “It is important for students not to post their every move and to be responsible about what they do post on social media outlets.”
POWER UP “Coming to Milwaukee was something completely different for me. I grew up in a small farming community where everyone knows each other. Now I’m working for one
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TAYLOR JACKSON Johnsburg, Ill. Finance Major, junior Compliance Intern at Robert W. Baird & Co.
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