Keeping You Connected!
UMW Off-Campus Student Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 5
Cheers to 2015 and a New Semester!
January 2015
To all the off-campus students who are returning, welcome back! To all those who are new this semester, welcome to the UMW community! This monthly newsletter is designed to keep YOU, the off-campus student, informed of the events and information that are relevant to you. As always, if you have any questions or concerns relating to your experience as an off-campus student, please contact Commuter Student Services at mgruen@umw.edu.
Off-Campus Student Calendar Club Carnival 1/14 4pm-6pm Goolrick Gym The best way to be involved on-campus is by participating in something you find fun or are passionate about. UMW has 120+ clubs, so go check them out! Rose Benedict from dining services will also be there to answer any of your meal plan questions. Off-Campus Student Hot Chocolate 1/15 & 1/16 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! Off-campus Student Coffee Hour 1/27 1-2pm Hyperion Come hang out with other commuters over a cup of something warm and delicious! Monthly CSA Forums These provide off-campus students an outlet to voice their concerns. Suggested topics for this semester include parking, inclement weather,
Is UMW Closed for Snow? Inclement weather announcements are available through local media outlets (radio and TV news stations), the UMW webpage (displayed in a banner across the top), and the inclement weather hotline at 540-654-2424.
Winter Weather Driving Tips Think another snow-pocalypse is on the way? Whether the forecast is filled with forbidding ice or gloomy drizzle, it’s up to you to make smart driving decisions. Assess road conditions where you are and err on the side of caution. Your safety is more important than perfect attendance! And remember, it is your responsibility to contact your professors to let them know why you missed class. If you do decide to drive, be sure to follow safe driving practices. Get your car a winter tune-up. Pack an emergency kit. Check that your spare tire is properly inflated. Don’t allow your fuel to get too low. Clean as much snow off your car as you can before you drive. You don’t want it blowing off the hood and impeding your vision! Buckle your seat belt. Drive slower than usual and leave plenty of room to brake. Brake gently to avoid skidding. Remember that bridges, ramps, and overpasses are likely to freeze first. If you skid on ice 1) do not panic 2) take your foot off the accelerator 3) look where you want to go 4) turn into the skid, back towards straight, in the direction you want to go. You are always eligible for on-campus shelter if you do not feel safe driving home from campus in a storm or other inclement weather. Simply contact the Office of Residence Life and Commuter Student Services at 654-1058 during regular business hours or campus police at 654-1025 after hours.