Hiram College Office of Commuter Student Services Commuter Kennedy Center First Floor
Contact: Nicole Gatrell, Connections Director of International and Commuter Student Services
Phone: September 2015 330.569.5388
Email: Ice Cream Treats! [email protected] Join Us in the Commuter Lounge on September 23rd!
Click here to access the The Office of Commuter Student Services and the Commuter Advisory Board (CAB) would like to Commuter Student invite you to join us in the Commuter Lounge in the Kennedy Center on Wednesday, September Services Website 23rd from Noon—1:00 PM to mingle with the members of CAB, meet other commuters, and enjoy some ice cream treats! Inside this issue: There will also be a raffle for a $10 gift card for any commuter student who stops by! All you have to do is attend the event Meet CAB Members 2 We look forward to seeing you on the 23rd! Did you get the 3 emergency text? .Nicole Gatrell, Director of International and Commuter Student Services
Meet Stephanie 3 Simpson in SAS Welcome Center and 3 Important Dates to Remember Game Room October 5 Midterm Grades Meal Plans 4 Important Numbers 4 October 9-11 Fall Weekend—No Classes
Parking Info 4 October 17 Homecoming
What’s Happening 4 October 19—30 Advising for Spring Registration
November 2 Spring Registration Begins 2015-2016 Commuter Advisory November 20 Last Day of Fall 12-Week Board (CAB) November 23-25 Fall 12-Week Finals Sarah Bednarski [email protected] November 26—December 1 Term Break
Simon Bednarski [email protected] November 26 Thanksgiving
Martin Klinger December 2 Fall 3-Week Classes Begin [email protected] December 22 Last Day of Fall 3-Week Sara Sabarese-Carter [email protected] December 23 Fall 3-Week Finals
December 24-January 10 Winter Break
2015-16 January 11, 2016 First day of Spring 12-Week Classes Commuter Senators
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Page 2 Commuter Connections Introduction of CAB Members!
The Commuter Advisory Board (CAB) was established in fall 2010 to serve in an advising capacity role to the Office of Com- muter Student Services. Their role is to assist in organizing programs and events as well as providing support to the Commuter Student Services Office. CAB meets throughout the academic year with the Director of Commuter Student Services to discuss the needs of commuter students and to plan commuter events. If you are interested in participating in CAB, please contact us.
Sarah Bednarski is a senior Environmental studies student at Hiram College. She lives in Nelson, Ohio, but is originally from the west side of Cleveland. She has two older brothers that have also attended the college, with one brother, Andrew, who has already graduated. She spends most of her free time either working at the Field Station or in the art building working on her various projects. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends and playing outside. After college she hopes to pursue a career working with animals in the conservation field.
Simon Bednarski is originally from Cleveland, Ohio but his family moved to Garrettsville when he was still quite young. After high school, he began his college search and eventually found his way to Hiram. His older brother’s attendance influenced his choice quite drastically as one could imagine. Flash for- ward almost 4 years, he is now a senior majoring in Environmental Studies. His hobbies include, but are not limited to, fishing, hunting, lifting weights, playing basketball, and hiking. He looks forward to see- ing you around campus or in the commuter lounge!
Martin Klinger graduated from Aurora High School in 2013 and did his freshmen year at the University of Akron. Transferring his sophomore year to Hiram College, he has become a campus leader by serving as the Student Senator for East Hall. He is majoring in Political Science and one day hopes to be a State Senator. This will also be his first year as a member of CAB. If you have anything you want to discuss or recommend, feel free to contact him through his Hiram email.
Sara Sabarese-Carter graduated from Rootstown High School and Maplewood Career Center in 2013 and is a Junior this year at Hiram. In her sophomore year at Hiram, she became a campus leader by serving as the Student Senator for Commuters. She is majoring in Studio Art and minoring in Philosophy. She hopes to become a graphic designer and illustrator. This will be her second year as a member of CAB. If you have anything you want to discuss or ask questions or recommend feel free to contact her through her
Lose Something?
Have you lost something and can’t seem to find it? Stop by the Welcome Center in the Kennedy Center to check Lost and Found.
Email: [email protected] Phone: 330-569-6030
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Did you get the Emergency Text?
A test text for the campus emergency notification service was sent out earlier this week. To en- sure that timely notifications and information can be sent to you in times of emergency, Hiram College utilizes a text message system called RAVE. This system sends text messages to faculty, staff and students and is used only when an emergency occurs on campus, a campus closing or delay is issued, or other items of urgency need communicated to campus.
If you received the message, you are already registered with the campus emergency notification service. If you DID NOT receive the test text message, please do the following:
1. ACCESS http://my.hiram.edu 2. Click on web4students, or web4faculty 3. Click on “Enter Secure Area” 4. Enter your User and PIN 5. Click on “Personal Information” 6. Update your emergency TEXT number and other data in the appropriate fields. 7. Click “Submit”
Meet Stephanie Simpson in Career and Academic Development
Hello! My name is Stephanie Simpson, and I am the new Coordinator of Academic Development in Career and Academic Development. I started working at Hiram College this summer. In 2011, I earned a Master’s degree in Adult Learning and Development at Cleveland State University. My previous experience also includes instructing GED classes and teaching English as a Second Lan- guage (ESL). For the last three years, I worked at Cleveland State University’s Tutoring and Aca- demic Success Center.
As Coordinator of Academic Development, my primary responsibilities include: working individual- ly with students to create academic success plans tailored to meet their specific needs and learning style, coordinating ARCH Drop-In Tutoring, presenting workshops and presentations and teaching Experiments in Effective Learning, a one hour noncredit course offered each semester.
I am looking forward to getting to know the Hiram College staff, faculty, and students. I hope to assist all students in reach- ing their highest academic and professional potential while at Hiram College. Also, I hope everyone has a fantastic upcom- ing semester! You an contact me via phone at 330-569-6185 or email at [email protected].
Check out the Welcome Center and the KC Game Room!
The Welcome Center is a great resource for all students. If you have any questions about an event, an office, or Hiram in gen- eral, the Welcome Center is the place to go. We have a wide variety of supplies including: laptop checkouts, Lost and Found, Will Call, Event Sign ups, Temporary Parking Passes, Temporary IDs, and game room equipment. Hours are 10:00 am.—10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10:00 a.m.—Midnight on Saturdays and Sundays.
Don’t forget to check out the Lower Level of the Kennedy Center where you can play pool, foosball, air hockey, ping-pong, and game systems including Wii U, PlayStation 4, and a Xbox One. Stop by the Welcome Center during the hours we are open to check us out!
Page 4 Business Tagline or Motto Hiram College Office of Commuter Student Remember to Get Your Meal Plan for Commuters Services
Kennedy Center Life on the go is about convenience. When you come to campus you can now have meals in the First Floor Dining Hall as part of your daily schedule. Check out the three available plans below. Terrier Cash can be used in the Bistro and the Bookstore. This could be a great option to think about for this Contact: year! Nicole Gatrell, Director of International and Commuter Student Services Level # of Swipes + Terrier Cash Cost to Student Cost per meal in Dining Hall Phone: 330.569.5388 Platinum 100 Swipes + $150 Terrier Cash $625.00 $4.75
Email: Gold 50 Swipes + 100 Terrier Cash $375.00 $5.50 [email protected] Silver 25 Swipes + $50 Terrier Cash $195.00 $5.80
For more information or to purchase a plan, go to the Student Accounts Office in Teachout Price Hall or call them at 330-569-5114.. To purchase online, click here and scroll down to Student Meal.
Important Numbers for Commuters
Commuter Student Services 330.569.5388
Campus Switchboard 330.569.3211
Julia Church Health Center 330.569.5418 Keep updated on what’s happening 330.569.5188 off campus or Dial "0" from any campus Campus Safety on campus! phone and press prompt “1”
Click here to join Weather Closing Hotline 330.569.5959 the Hiram College Commuters Welcome Center 330-569-6030 Facebook Page Parking Information
For information on parking, please go to the Hiram College Parking Website at: http://www.hiram.edu/resources/commuter/parking
A valid Hiram College Parking Permit is required to park in any campus parking lot. Students are not considered "VISITORS" and you are not permitted to park in any "VISITOR" lots including 90 minute. To buy a parking permit, click here!
Commuter only parking lot! There are about 20 parking spots available at the Bancroft Parking Lot
What’s Happening on Campus?
Click here for Upcoming Events to see what’s happening on campus! You can also stop by the Welcome Center on the first floor of the Kennedy Center and a staff member will be happy to share information with you! Also, if you have a smartphone, go to the app store and download the Hiram app!