Volume: 3 Issue: 5
Off Campus STudent Newsletter Why Does the Commuter Lounge Look Different? Get Connected!
Commuter Lounge University Center, 114
Talon Lounge University Center, 306
UMW Commuter Student Services
The Commuter Lounge on the first floor of the University Center has been repurposed, to give commuters a more functional space. In order to maintain a central location on campus, you are now able to utilize two spaces depending on your needs. Most of the soft furniture has been removed from the Commuter Lounge and @UMW added to the Talon Lounge, located on the third floor of the University Center. Gone are the days of crouching over in lounge Commuters chairs to study or eat. Now, the Commuter Lounge is equipped with more table space and a full size fridge to accommodate more students. The Talon Lounge has become an optimal napping space with a couch and an abundance of lounge chairs!
Become A Commuter Student Association (CSA) Officer!
Check out the open positions below!
If interested, please log into MYUMW and fill out the application located in the CSA portal. Applications are due by February 10. After this date, applications will be reviewed by the President and Vice President of the CSA. If you are interested in running for President, email Jess DeMers (jdemers@umw.edu) for more information, as this position involves an election process.
President-Elected • Attend Student Government Association and Inter Club Association meetings • Attend Orientation events and Admissions Open Houses (as needed) • Chair all meetings of the organization. • Act as chief spokesperson of the organization. • Work directly with the Graduate Assistant to ensure the organization is operating within the expectations of the University. • Establish effective relationships with ICA, SAE, and other University administrative departments.
Social Media Chair-Apply •Create and maintain social media platforms •Advocate for all CSA events on social media platforms created for the organization •Take pictures at CSA events
Communication Chair-Apply
•Collaborate with Graduate Assistant to create monthly event calendar and electronically distribute them to off campus students •Create event advertisements, graphics, and/or flyers to advocate for CSA events •Collaborate with Social Media and Events chair for promotions of CSA events and creation of marketing materials
Event Chair: two positisions available-Apply
•Plan events at least one month in advance •Communicate with Marketing Committee (Social Media Chair and Communication Chair) to ensure timely advertising of events •Maintain the CSA portal in MyUMW
Inclement Weather Always assess road conditions where you live and err on the side of safety! If you do not believe you can safely make it to campus, do not take the risk. If you will be missing your classes, be sure to email your professors.
Closings & Cancellations
Announcements are available through social media, local media outlets, the UMW webpage. and by calling (540)-654-2424
Feel Unsafe Driving Home? Commuter students are eligible for on-campus shelter if they do not feel safe driving home, free of charge! Contact Residence Life and Commuter Student Services during regular business hours (8am-5pm) or Campus Police after hours for shelter information. Residence Life and Commuter Student Services- (540) 654-1058 Campus Police- (540) 654-1025 In the event of an emergency, always call (540) 654-4444
Club Carnival UC 5-7pm *GA Jess Office Hours Coffee Hours 10-12pm
*The Graduate Assistant for Commuter Student Services will be avaiable during Coffee Hours to listen to concerns and answer any questions. All Events are held in the Commuter Lounge (University Center-114) unless otherwise noted.