Keeping You Connected!
UMW Off-Campus Student Newsletter
Share the Love this February!
Volume 1, Issue 6 February 2015
Hey, Off-Campus Students! Even if you’re not a fan of Valentine’s day, the chilly month of February is a great time to share the warm-fuzzy feelings. Take some time this month to tell someone who has made a difference in your life on campus how much you appreciate them. It could be a professor, another student, or even a staff member. You could send via email, sticky note, or with accompanying post-Valentine sale chocolate. Let’s spread the UMW love!
ABC Leadership Conference Off-Campus Student Calendar Winter Weather Driving Info Session 2/4 4pm Link Lounge Come hear our very own Chief Hall speak on best driving practices to keep you safe during the winter months! Lots of great information and a raffle as well! Off-campus Student Coffee Hour 2/11 2pm Eagle Village Blackstone Come hang out with other commuters over a cup of something warm and delicious! Off-Campus Student Hot Chocolate 2/24 10am-2pm Link Lounge Who doesn’t like FREE hot chocolate? Stop by and grab a cup between classes or stay and chat with members of CSS and CSA! Black History Month From the Rumba Body (2/4) to Southern Cooking (2/5) to Duke Ellington’s Jazz (2/6) to the Key Note Speaker Judge Glenda Hatchett (2/11), there are all kinds of fun and educational events to celebrate Black History Month this semester. Check out the James Farmer multicultural calendar on the UMW website for more info. Hope to see you there!
Want to develop your leadership skills, gain knowledge on high-risk drinking trends, and identify opportunities to promote healthier and safer campus communities? Then register for the ABC College Tour Leadership Conference March 24th at George Mason University! This event is free for all students. The registration deadline is March 10th. Email mgruen@umw.edu for more info.
Trouble with Group Projects Perhaps one of the most difficult challenges for off-campus students is group projects. For those who are balancing school with evening responsibilities such as a family or job (or both!), scheduling a time to meet with the other group members can be harder than the project itself. Here are a couple tips to help you communicate with your on-campus peers: 1) Be upfront about your schedule. If you only have certain times that your are available on campus, let people know right away. 2) Get phone numbers of at least one or two other people in the group. That way, if you are going to be late to a meeting or if your plans change last minute, you have a faster, more reliable communication line than email. 3) Text or call someone before driving back to campus to confirm the group meeting is still on. There’s nothing like wasting your time in driving all the way to campus only to find out the meeting has been rescheduled and you missed the email. 4) Remember that on-campus students are also balancing numerous commitments. If group members seem frustrated about your limited time, share with them some of your experiences as an off-campus student, and you may be surprised at how understanding they will be. Remember, group projects present a unique opportunity to get to know your classmates better. Be open to what you might learn from each other!