In a recent focus group, we learned that many of our readers do not identify with the term “commuters” and would prefer the name “off-campus students.” In our publications we use the words interchangeably, but from now on, the title will reflect your preferred name. The other suggestions from the focus group, including earlier coffee hours, more catchy email titles, and more posts on social media are also being incorporated into plans for next semester. Do you have any comments or concerns about your experience as an off-campus student this semester? Email them to Meg Pultz at mgruen@umw.edu.

Hey Off-Campus Students, We Heard You!

UMW Off-Campus

Student Newsletter December 2014

Volume 1, Issue 4

Off-Campus Student Calendar

Exam Week 12/8-12/12 We’re in the

home stretch, off-campus students!

Study hard, eat healthy foods, get

your sleep, and rock those finals!

Let’s finish 2014 strong.

Winter Break 12/13-1/11 The most

wonderful time of the year! Make

sure to get a little R&R during your

holiday visits. We’ll be excited to see

you again in the Spring!

We have lots of exciting ideas in store

for you for next semester including:

A Hot Chocolate Social

Off-campus Student Coffee Hours

Monthly Forums with topics covering

anything from parking, to inclement

weather, to balancing school/life, to

sexual assault off-campus

Have any other ideas for off-campus

student events you would like to see in

the Spring? Want to be involved in

planning them? Let us know! Email your

suggestions to mgruen@umw.edu.

Keeping You

Connected!

Happy Holidays from the

Office of Commuter Student

Services

Over the holidays, make sure to account for safety in your various travel plans. Lock your doors, check weather and traffic, and make sure someone else knows the details of your travel schedule. Take home or lock up particularly valuable items to guard against damage or theft, and notify your landlord of any security concerns (such as a broken lock) before you depart.

Winter Break Safety

We hope that your Holidays are merry and bright this winter break! Travel safely, enjoy your family and friends, eat tasty food, and catch up on some much needed sleep. We’ll see you back here in the new year!