SHARE WITH STUDENTS: November Commuter and Off-Campus Programs Happenings

Posted on November 11, 2018

Please read on for more information on key updates within our department as well as a look at our November calendar of events.  We are still in the process of securing the final versions of our promotional materials but will be sure to share those via this thread as they become available.

TODAY! Connect and Create: Indigenous Art Activity (Wed. Nov. 7 11AM-1PM)

  • In celebration of Native American Month, come to the Commuter Student Resource Center to participate in a hands-on activity creating an item representative of Indigenous Art and learn the stories behind it.
  • Hosted in collaboration with the Native American Support Program.
  • Commuter Student Resource Center Multipurpose Room

Commuter Appreciation Day (Tues. Nov. 13)
One day each month, we have a designated day of activities to celebrate commuter students’ commitment to UIC.

Commuter Living Room - Weekly
Every Wednesday
3PM-6PM
Commuter Student Resource Center, Main Lounge

  • Commuter Living Room is a great space for students to wind down midweek.
  • We dim the lighting, bring out blankets, pillows, and candles, and even have Mario Kart available on the Nintendo Switch.

#Adulting Bingo
Thurs. November 15, 2018
12PM-2PM

Commuter Student Resource Center Main Lounge, SCE Suite 245

  • Bingo for better living.
  • Play bingo and win apartment essentials centered on the dimensions of wellness!
  • Connect with other off-campus students.
  • Co-sponsored by the UIC Wellness Center.

Friendsgiving Canned Food Drive (Tues. Nov. 13-Tues. Nov. 27)
Tuesday, November 13th to Tuesday, November 27th, 2018

  • Hosted in collaboration with UIC’s Wellness Center.
  • Donate select canned and non-perishable food items for donation to UIC's Food Pantry.
  • Drop off items to donation stations within the Commuter Student Resource Center (SCE Suite 245) Main Lounge during hours of operation: Mon.-Thurs. 7:30AM-6:00PM, Fri. 7:30AM-5:00PM.
  • All items will be donated to the UIC Wellness Center Food Pantry.

Commuter Meet-Ups:
Native American Veterans Day Pow Wow (Hosted by the Native American Support Program)

  • Friday, November 16
  • 5PM-10PM, SCE Illinois Room
  • Commuters meet in the Commuter Student Resource Center (Suite 245) at 4:45PM and walk over together.

UIC Flames Mens Basketball vs. Loyola Chicago Ramblers Mens Basketball

  • Saturday, December 1
  • Commuters meet in UIC Pavilion Lobby at 2:30PM (game begins at 3:12PM) (Look for the “Commuter Meet-Up Sign”)
  • Special gift for the first 20 students to arrive.
  • Tickets free for UIC students.

Commuter Connect: Holiday Relaxation (Wed. Dec. 5 2PM-5PM)

  • Part of our regular community-building gatherings planned and hosted by our Commuter Ambassador peer leader team.
  • Connect, relax, and get into the festivities.

More details are coming soon!

Apartment Search Support:

New to living in an apartment and need some guidance? Reach out. E-mail us at commuter@uic.edu. We can answer questions related to the apartment search process, tenants’ rights, and more. Or, you can visit us during our walk-in hours:

Mondays and Thursdays

3PM-5PM

Commuter Student Resource Center, SCE Suite 245

Stay Connected:

  • Register to receive text message reminders.
  • Text @UICCommute to the number: 81010
  • You will receive no more than 20 text messages per semester
Modified on January 15, 2019