Catelli divinus circumgrediet matrimonii, ut Oc-

tavius miscere Tremulous rures. Optimus est

saetosus concubine pessimus fortiter orem et

corrumperet parsimonia suis. Adlaudabilis

syrtes vix celeriter praemuniet ossifragi. Sin

Tremulous concubine comiter iocari zothecas.

Tetiam chirographi incredibiliter verecunde el

amputat verecundus saburre. Pretosius lorem

quadrupei circum grediet utilitas syrtes, iam or-

atori celeriter conubium santet adfabilis un

mesta saburre, ut parsimonia rures laudo mal

corrumperet quadrupei, utcunque adlaudabilis

matrimonii vocificat Augustus, quamquam.

02

TEN YEARS OF SERVICE

02 03 MONTHLY EVENTS: Tremuluso lorem ssicircum

imputat caesar parsimonia.

EXHIBIT IONS: Tremuluso lorem ssicircum

imputat caesar parsimonia.

MONTHLY

NEWSLETTER

FOR ADULT

AND

COMMUTER

STUDENT

SERVICES

THE

UNIVERSITY

OF MEMPHIS

ADULT AND

COMMUTER

STUDENT

SERVICES Commuter

Connection

ISSUE 6 - VOL 8 - APRIL 2011

INSIDE:

LAND A SUMMER

JOB • P.2

THE SPOTLIGHT • P.3

EXAM SCHEDULE • P.4

MEMPHIS SUMMER

FESTIVALS • P.6

Reflections from the 2011 Off-campus Housing Fair

On March 23, over 700 students made their way to the third floor of the University

Center to visit over 30 off-campus housing related vendors. Students were greeted by Off-

Campus Housing Fair volunteers and given a bag of goodies before they entered the fair.

As students walked around the UC Ballroom, they were able to find out about local apart-

ment prices and amenities, the latest deals with cable and utilities, and how to navigate the

Off-Campus Housing website. Even Pouncer stopped by to join in on the fun. As students

departed the fair, to their surprise they got free lunch! Each student received a slice of pizza

and a drink for visiting the fair.

Adult and Commuter Student Services appreciates everyone who visited the fair. If

you need more information on Off-Campus Housing options visit the Off-Campus Housing

website at www.memphis.edu/offcampushousing

Adult &

Connect:

COME VISIT US! In UC RM 243

English Tutoring– Mon. & Wed. 8:00am-12:00pm.

Email acss@memphis.edu

THURSDAY GAME NIGHT From 5-7pm Every

Thursday PHOTOS BY JENNIFER SADLER

A Moment with the Director

Finishing a Great Semester

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APRIL 2011

Contact Information

Joy Rogers Stout

Director, Adult and Commuter

Student Services

The University of Memphis

243 University Center Voice: (901) 678-2644

E-mail: jstout@memphis.edu

The semester is winding

down and final exams are draw-

ing near. I hope the semester has

been a successful one for you

and you have accomplished your

academic and personal short

term goals.

Summer is just around the corner which means

you may be looking for summer employment or intern-

ships. In this edition of the newsletter, we have provided

you with some things to remember as you enter the sum-

mer job market.

While you are job-hunting, you may be looking

for an apartment as well. That’s why in this month’s

newsletter we wanted to give you an “Off-Campus Hous-

ing Fair” recap. The event offered a variety of housing

vendors, food and fun. For the first time our mascot,

Pouncer, stopped by and warmed the hearts of the ven-

dors, students, faculty and staff. Thanks to all who came

out and supported the event. It could not have been a suc-

cess without you.

Adult and Commuter Student Services will close

out our spring semester with one last special event, the

Pinnacle Honor Society induction ceremony. On April

15, we will honor all of our spring 2011 inductees. Please

look for our congratulatory message to our Pinnacle in-

ductees in an upcoming edition of The Daily Helmsman.

In closing, I would just like to wish you luck on

your exams and a triumphant end to the semester. Re-

member you are dreamers, thinkers and doers, and what-

ever you seek to accomplish can happen with hard work

and a positive attitude.

Sincerely,

Joy Stout

How to Land a Great Summer Job School is almost out for summer meaning opportunities to go to summer school and land a great summer job as well.

Whether you are looking for an internship or part-time work, here are a few tips to get you started on your search.

DO YOUR RESEARCH. Determine what kind of summer

gig you would like to land and then use the internet to find

those kind of jobs in your area. Visit job search sites such as

indeed.com and hotjobs.com.

SPRUCE UP YOUR RESUME. You can’t land your next

job without a resume explaining your qualifications. If you

need help polishing your resume visit Career Services. They

also offer a bunch of tips on their website at

www.memphis.edu/careerservices/studentguide/resume.php.

SECURE REFERENCES. Most employers like a list of

references to learn more about you. Make sure to find refer-

ences who can speak eloquently about your background and

career experience. Also whenever you name one of your

references on a job application, let your reference know so

they can be prepared to speak on your behalf if contacted.

GO GET THE JOB. Don’t sit behind a computer screen

and expect a job to come to you, get out and go get it. Visit

the malls or businesses you would like to work at in person.

Find out if they are hiring, ask to speak to the manager, and

then give the manager a two minute spill on why they

should hire you.

FOLLOW UP. Sometimes you won’t land the job right

there on the spot, however, it doesn’t mean the company is

not interested. Take time to give the hiring manager a call to

see if they have had time to review your application. Often

you’ll find they are still looking at potential applicants.

STAY MOTIVATED. Finding a summer job can be time

consuming but it’s worth it when you land the job of your

dreams. Keep doing your research and applying until you

land your gig.

Adapted from www.ehow.com/how_5054247_great-summer-job.html

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APRIL 2011

As the sun lights up the Univer-

sity of Memphis campus on a beautiful

spring day, Dr. Bingham gracefully walks

across the courtyard to visit students at

the ACSS Off-Campus Housing Fair in

the university center.

The same sunlight that radiated

outdoors now beams indoors because of

Dr. Bingham’s energetic disposition. The

vice president of student affairs, enjoys

every opportunity she has to interact with

students during her very busy days.

“It’s a part of my job to maintain

good relationships with as many people as

I can including the staff, the students, the

faculty and visitors to campus,” Bingham

said. “Events like the off-campus housing

fair give me an opportunity to get out of

the office and say hello to some students

and show my genuine support.”

For Dr. Bingham providing sup-

port and promoting student engagement

goes far beyond a typical nine to five

work day, so when Dr. Bingham was

approached about being the keynote

speaker for the U of M’s Pinnacle Non-

traditional Student Honor Society cere-

mony, she accepted.

“We need to tell students these

are things they can become engaged in,”

Dr. Bingham said. “Adult students, in

particular, need the engagement because

they think they are very different from

anyone else on campus, but there are a lot

of [adult students] around campus they

can learn from and develop friendships

with that will enrich their lives.”

Pinnacle Honor Society honors

non-traditional students who have

achieved substantial academic excellence

while matriculat-

ing at the univer-

sity level. Mem-

bership in the Pin-

nacle Honor Soci-

ety is also coupled

with membership

in the University

of Memphis’ Adult Student Association,

which is another way for non-traditional

students to take advantage of the engage-

ment opportunities Dr. Bingham champi-

ons.

“When you are a part of some-

thing, you are most likely to graduate,”

Dr. Bingham said. “In addition, to having

a good time, I want students to learn how

to interact well in a diverse society. This

will lead students to becoming more suc-

cessful than they ever imagined.”

THE SPOTLIGHT

Pinnacle Honor Society Honors Great Students

Dr. Rosie Bingham

Deidre Ross, Senior studying Middle School

Education

<< I consider it an honor to be part of the Pinna-

cle Honor Society. I have worked diligently to

prove to my five sons that hard work is always

rewarded. Being included in Pinnacle is one way

to help me teach that lesson to my children.

I look forward to the recognition of hard work that

being included in Pinnacle provides, and I hope to

find a place in the ASA to help support other adults

who are returning to school.

Jesse Brents, Graduate Student

studying Accounting

<< It is a great honor to be in-

ducted into the fastest growing non-

traditional honor society in the

country. I was interested to learn

that at most universities, even the

best non-traditional students had a

difficult time being accepted for

membership in the "traditional"

honorary societies, represented on

the nation's campuses and that some

campuses reported that no adult

student had ever been accepted for

membership in the traditional hon-

oraries. I am hoping to see Pinnacle

succeed in changing institutional or

local policies to benefit adult stu-

dents and in making life a little bit

better or easier for non-traditional

students.

Clay Fowler, Graduate Student studying MAT in Art Education

<< To be a part of the Pinnacle Honor Society gives me a sense of satisfaction

for the hard work that goes into completing an advanced degree program. I

am planning on attending the April 15th event with my wife. Since I am work-

ing full time teaching art with the Memphis City Schools and working hard to

complete a masters in the evenings, she has played a vital role in keeping our

household and family as sane as possible. I am really looking forward to her

being able to share in the experience.

ACSS is very proud of each student who will be inducted into the Pinnacle Honor Society on April 15 at 6pm in the UC. To find out

what the event means to our students, we spoke to a few new inductees.

Special thanks to these Pinnacle Honor Society students who were willing to share their story.

Join the Commuter Student

Association ( CSA)

Interested in serving as an Officer next year?

Visit our website or stop by the ACSS Office in Rm. 243

Visit: memphis.edu/commuterstudents

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<< I liked that people really wanted to

answer my questions. Also I thought the

ACSS did a great job of letting commuter

students know the housing fair was going

to happen. ~Dominique Echols, Junior << I already have my own place,

but the fair was still informative

for me. MLGW & Comcast helped

me understand why I was spend-

ing so much services and how I

could spend less. ~Shane Perkins,

Alumni of the U of M

<< I liked the different apartment choices with varying

price ranges. It seemed to be something for everyone at

the fair. ~ Akilah Miles, Graduate Student

<<What did you enjoy about the Off-

Campus Housing Fair? BE HEARD

We ask, You Answer.

Visit: memphis.edu/adultstudents

Be a part of the Adult Student

Association (ASA)

Interested in serving as an Officer next year?

Visit our website or stop by the ACSS Office in Rm. 243

SPRING 2011 FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE

Study Day: Thursday, April 28

Exam Period: Friday, April 29 - Thursday, May 5

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APRIL 2011

FALL 2011 REGISTRATION

SUMMER 2011 CALENDAR

Graduate (Degree Seeking) &

Post Baccalaureate (Degree Seek-

ing):

April 4, 2011

Seniors & Honors Students: April 5, 2011

Juniors: April 6, 2011

Sophomores: April 7, 2011

Freshmen - Continuing: April 11, 2011

Freshmen - First Time: New Student Ori-

entation

Non-Degree Seeking: April 13, 2011

PC191/TN Employees & Senior Citi-

zens:

See the Bursar's Fall Undergrad/

Grad calendar.

Last Day of Regular

Registration:

FULL: August 26, 2011

1ST: August 26, 2011

2ND: October 18, 2011

RODP: August 26, 2011

What would you like to see featured in the

Adult & Commuter Connection? E-mail us at:

acss@memphis.edu

MISSION

The mission of the Adult & Commuter Student Services

office is to provide a supportive environment for non-

traditional and commuter students that promotes intellec-

tual, social and academic growth and development through

services and programs that foster lifelong learning.

CONTACT AND GENERAL INFORMATION

The Adult and Commuter Student Services office is located on The University

of Memphis campus in the University Center RM 243. Our regular hours are

8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30

p.m. Friday. If you need after hours help, please call us to make arrangements.

We welcome comments, questions, or suggestions. We can be reached by

phone at 901-678-2644 during our regular business hours or after hours leave

us a message on voice mail. You may also reach us through e-mail at

acss@memphis.edu.

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APRIL 2011

“Back on Track” Programs

n to INTRODUCTION TO MY.MEMPHIS.EDU

Thurs. May 12 from 10:00am–5:30pm in UC 243

LIBRARY OVERVIEW

Thurs. May 12 from 5:30pm–6:30pm in McWherter Library Rm

225

FUTURE EVENTS

Memphis Summer Festivals

IDENTITY THEFT: DON’T BE A VICTIM

Memphis has an abundance of festivals and cultural events throughout the year, but nothing beats these events that heat up the summer!

AFRICA IN APRIL

Celebrate the great culture of the Republic of Sene-

gal during Memphis’ Africa in April Cultural

Awareness Festival, April 14-17. A few events in-

clude an international diversity parade, a vendor

marketplace, and a gospel in the park event. For

more info visit www.africainapril.org.

EARTH WEEK AT SHELBY FARMS

Earth Week at Shelby Farms promotes sustaining

the environment we live in. The week long event

runs from April 17– 23. Some event highlights

include Down to Earth Festival, Woodland Dis-

covery Egg Hunt, and Greenshoe at the Lake. For

more info visit www.shelbyfarmspark.org.

BEALE STREET MUSIC FESTIVAL

If you love music then this is the festival for

you. This year’s lineup from April 29– May 1

includes artists like B.O.B, Ke$ha, Stone

Temple Pilots, Jason Mraz, John Mellencamp,

and Charlie Wilson to name a few. For a com-

plete line-up and to purchase tickets visit www.memphisinmay.org/

music.

MEMPHIS IN MAY

This year, the month long festival will salute the

country of Belgium with various speakers, food

exhibits, and performances. For more info on

Memphis in May International Festival visit

www.memphisinmay.org/honored country

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 12:40-2:05pm UC 261

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SONAL INFORMATION AND AVOIDING BE-

COMING A VICTIM OF ONLINE IDENTITY

THEFT.