PARKING SERVICES

Welcome back to another semester!

I hope that your courses are going well—this semester tends to

fly by so it’s critical that all students track their assignment due

dates, exam dates, etc. to stay on schedule.

We recognize that dining on campus has become more difficult

with the ongoing renovations to the food court and Barrett Din-

ing Room. The Hangar on the ground floor of KU has some grab-

n-go options, and the ground floor of Chaminade Hall (the

“fishbowl” behind Kennedy Union) is open Monday—Friday from

7 am—2:30 pm. Rudy on the Run, the food truck located on Hu-

manities Plaza, also has options on Monday—Thursday from 7:30

am—7:30 pm, and Fridays from 7:30 am—3:00 pm. The incon-

venience you’re experiencing this semester will soon be replaced

by fantastic dining options in the union starting in August 2017.

Thanks to those students who attended the lunch with Bill Fisch-

er, Vice President for Student Development, back in November.

Students offered great feedback about their experiences as com-

muter students at UD.

I hope that the information in this newsletter is helpful to you—if

you have any ideas or suggestions for future newsletters, please

don’t hesitate to email me at:

alopezmatthews1@udayton.edu

Have a wonderful semester!

Amy Lopez-Matthews

Executive Director, Center for Student Involvement

John F. Kennedy Memorial Union

Commuter Student Adviser

Commuter

Newsletter

WELCOME BACK FROM ADVISER

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LATE-

NIGHT

MOVIES!

Free late night

movies for all

students at 10:00

pm on Saturday

nights in the Sears

Recital Hall

(located in the

Humanities

Center).

2/11: Moana

2/18: Doctor

Strange

2/25: Fantastic

Beasts & Where to

Find Them

(no need to R.S.V.P.

for movies!)

COMMUTERS ON CAMPUS

COMMUTER LOUNGE—KU 118

Commuter Newsletter Page 2

Commuters on Campus is a student organization focused around commuter students. Our

events are held during the week and earlier in the day, when commuters are more likely to

attend. Examples of events we usually hold include hiking, finals week snacks in the Com-

muter Lounge, and a bowling and pizza party in the Hangar. Be sure to add us on OrgSync to

hear about our events and activities.

This semester, Commuters on Campus will be holding a design contest for t-shirts which will

be handed out at the end-of-year luncheon. There can be designs on both the front and back of

the shirt, which will be red with white print. The designs must say UD or University of Day-

ton, as well as Commuters on Campus. Designs are due by Saturday, February 18th, and can

be emailed to commuters@udayton.edu.

If you are interested in joining Commuters on Campus leadership, wish to share event

ideas, or have any questions, please email us at commuters@udayton.edu or message us on

OrgSync.

NOTE: Students can access OrgSync through Porches on the “Flyer Student Services” tab!

The Commuter Lounge, KU 118, is lo-

cated behind the Torch Lounge on the

first floor of Kennedy Union. The

Lounge has seating, lockers available

for rental, a refrigerator, and a micro-

wave. Commuters can access the

lounge using their UD student ID.

If you do not currently have access to

the lounge but would like to, please

email alopezmatthews1@udayton.edu

and include your name and UD ID #.

Please allow 24 hours for access to be

provided.

COMMUTER WEBSITE

The Commuter Website is hosted on the Center for

Student Involvement’s page. You can access it from

go.dayton.edu/involvement.

The direct link is provided below:

https://udayton.edu/studev/leadership/involvement/

commuters/index.php

The website includes past newsletter issues, plus

some helpful links to campus programs and services.

The links can be found on page 7 in this newsletter.

If you have further suggestions for links or ideas for

the website and/or newsletter, please email:

alopezmatthews1@udayton.edu

IMPORTANT DATES: Sundays at 6:00 pm:

SGA Weekly Meeting—open to ALL

students! (Kennedy Union Ballroom)

Tuesday, 2/14:

Public Safety is providing an

“Emergency Preparedness/Active

Shooter” training from 4:30 pm—6:00

pm in Fitz Hall 195. Open to the cam-

pus.

Tuesday, 2/14:

Public Safety is providing a Self-

Defense training from 6:30 pm—8:00

pm in Fitz Hall 195. Open to the cam-

pus.

Wednesday, 3/1:

SPRING BREAK begins after last

class (no class on Thursday, 3/2 or Fri-

day, 3/3)

Thursday, 3/9:

Public Safety is providing an

“Emergency Preparedness/Active

Shooter” training from 4:30 pm—6:00

pm in Fitz Hall 195. Open to the cam-

pus.

Thursday, 3/9:

Public Safety is providing a Self-

Defense training from 6:30 pm—8:00

pm in Fitz Hall 195. Open to the cam-

pus.

Wednesday, 4/5:

Stander Symposium

https://www.udayton.edu/provost/

stander/

Wednesday, 4/12—Monday, 4/17:

Easter Recess begins after last class on

Wednesday (no class on Thursday,

4/13, Friday, 4/14, or Monday, 4/17)

Friday, 4/28:

Last day of classes

Monday, 5/1—Friday, 5/5:

Join commuter students in an end-of-

semester lunch on Monday, April 10

from 11 am—1:30 pm.

Drop in any time you are available.

Commuters on Campus will have free

t-shirts, and additional UD give-

aways.

All are welcome! Watch for an RSVP

email in late March.

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CAMPUS SHUTTLE

The UD Campus Shuttle runs Monday—Friday, with a stop convenient-

ly located next to Fitz Hall, near the main commuter parking lot. The

times for the shuttle are listed on the schedule below.

For your convenience, you may want to download the free University of

Dayton mobile app onto your smartphone. The icon has a light blue

background and a red star in the middle.

The shuttle schedule is available by clicking on the top left of the

screen, and then clicking on “Shuttle Schedule.”

COMMONLY USED LINKS

Academic Services

Office of Learning Resources The Write Place - Send in your papers for class to these smart writing tutors and they’ll give you feedback on your work. It’s a great way to write the perfect paper every time.

Campus Departments

Financial Aid Office of Multicultural Affairs Parking Services - Ask the Parking Services staff how you can be involved in helping to shape parking policies on campus. Public Safety Housing and Residence Life - In the beginning of the spring semester every year, Residence Life accepts applications for new Resident Assistants (RAs). Commuter students are encouraged to apply if they wish to serve in this exciting leadership role and live on campus. Student Employment

Child Care

The University of Dayton Bombeck Family Learning Center provides child care for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Pri-ority is given to University of Dayton students. Please visit their web site for additional information.

Health and Wellness

Counseling Center Dining Services Health Center RecPlex

School Closing

When the University delays opening or closes due to adverse weather, a notification will appear on the UD homepage and students will receive an emergency notification email.

Service and Ministry Opportunities

Campus Ministry Center for Social Concern Fitz Center for Leadership in Community

Student Organizations

There are many student organizations on campus. For a complete list, visit OrgSync. Campus Activities Board - This is a student organization on campus, but it is an amazing organization for commuter stu-dents to know about. CAB hosts events almost every weekend and most of them are free. Student Government Association - There is a Commuter Senator in the Student Government Association. This student acts as a liaison between the commuter student population and the university. This representative can receive input from the students and craft legislation in the Student Senate. Elections are held each year in the early fall, so check out the Student Government webpage to learn more about that. This position would be an excellent learning experience for Political Sci-ence majors or anyone interested in government or public speaking.

Transportation

Click here to learn about the Miami Valley Regional Transit Authority and University of Dayton Parking.