FITCHBURG STATE UNIVERSITY COMMUTER AFFAIRS
April 2012
Commuter Connection Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 3
Important Dates
May 11
May 14-18
Last Day of Classes
Final Examinations
May 17
Graduate Commencement
6:30pm
May 19
Undergraduate
Commencement 10:00 am
Plan to take Summer Courses?
Are you interested in taking summer classes this
year? You can now register online for a wide variety
of courses available across multiple disciplines.
There are two sessions with a wide variety of
scheduling options, which means you can still have
time for a summer job or some vacation plans!
Summer Session I runs from May 29-June 29 and
Summer Session II runs from July 9-August 10! To
avoid late charges you must register for Session I
by May 15 and June 26 for Session II. You can call
978-665-4196 to register or view the entire schedule
at: www.fitchburgstate.edu/gce/reg
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Ask Becky!
Got a question for Becky Lindley, Coordinator of Commuter Affairs and Leadership? Send
it to [email protected] and your question may be featured in an upcoming
edition of the Commuter Connections Newsletter!
Hi Everyone! Since this is a new idea for an article, I thought I’d just send out a quick message to you
about what I hope to accomplish. I would like people to e-mail me any questions they have about being a
commuter or how to get involved as a leader on campus. I will do my best to give you helpful advice to be
successful at Fitchburg State. Also, feel free to write in any feedback that you have about Commuter
Affairs and I will comment on that as well.
For now, I have a little advice for you about the rest of this semester, which is quickly coming to the end.
I’m sure that you have many final papers and projects to worry about finishing… along with outside
commitments, family, work, and more. Make sure to take care of yourself and get out to enjoy the nice
weather when you can. Read or type on your laptop on your porch outside; take a break and walk around
with your friends or kids or pets. When traveling back and forth to Fitchburg State, leave a little extra time
for the commute – especially on Fridays. Everyone comes out from under their shells when the nice
weather arrives to enjoy the sunshine…which always leads to more traffic on the roads. Lastly, make sure
to take advantage of all the activities that are being offered for the end of the year. Spring week starts on
April 30th and it will have activities all DAY as well as in the evening, so check them out while you’re here.
It’s a great way to get a study break while getting to hang out with everyone!
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Spotlight on a Commuter Student:
Shayla “Razz” Beley!
Hey guys! I am a 20-year-old
sophomore majoring in
Photography and Interactive
Media with a minor in Romance
Language. In my spare time, I
like to long board, hoop, read,
bake and watch films. I love to
experience and learn new things.
I love and really appreciate
Commuter Affairs; you do so
much for us as commuters!
Commuter Affairs is always
planning something new for us to
be involved in which is fun, but
also helps commuters feel
welcome on campus. These
events provide non-resident
students with a real on-campus
college experience. One type of
event provided for commuters,
which I really like are the free
dinners at Holmes Dining
Commons. Not only does this
give us commuters a chance to
eat on campus but more
importantly, this allows
commuters to socialize and
catch up with friends. The same
is true with the Commuter
Conversation events, which are
fantastic! Another set of events,
which I greatly appreciate, are
the volunteer opportunities
offered. Volunteering has always
been important to me because I
love to help others but locating
opportunities to get involved can
sometimes be tricky.
Hearing about volunteer
opportunities through
Commuter Affairs is really
helpful because not only is
information provided
regarding the logistics of
the event; it is also a group
trip where we get to work
as a team. I try to go to
every Commuter Affairs
event for the fun and also
in appreciation of the
efforts the office is
dedicating towards helping
commuters. I always try to
let other commuters know
when something is going
on and I hope more
students get involved!
Another point, which I
want to stress, is that
everyone is welcome at
these events, even
resident students! I
sometimes hear from noncommuter students that
they are afraid to join in on
some of the festivities
because they think it is
strictly a commuter event.
However, although the
events are geared towards
commuters, they are also
to integrate commuters
into the Fitchburg State
community, which includes
residents!
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Continued
Check out the new
North Street Bistro!
In case you haven’t noticed,
the Commuter Café has
recently been renamed and
relocated! The new, North
Street Bistro is now located
in the lower level of the
Hammond Building, down
the hall from our new
campus bookstore. This
conveniently placed café has
a wide variety of new food
options to choose from! It is
open Monday through
Thursday from 7:30 am to
10:00pm, Fridays 7:30am to
11:00pm, Sundays 3:00pm to
9:30 PM and is closed on
Saturdays.
According to commuter
student Tyler Rubchinuk,
there are some great items
available from Subway
including the Steak N
Cheese and Spicy Italian
subs!
Over at BYOB
(Build Your
Own Burger), a
new sandwich: the
Memphis Burger was
recently introduced. This
burger is filled with
pulled pork and is
topped off with slaw,
cheddar cheese, pickles
and BBQ mayo, all for
only $5.49! Have a sweet
tooth? The Cannoli’s for
$1.99 and Baklava with
chocolate for $2.99 are a
must try. Skipped
breakfast? Don’t miss the
most important meal of
the day. Head
downstairs and grab
some cereal a muffin,
bagel or English muffin!
Worried about not
being able to eat in between
or before your next class?
The Bistro has many items,
which are readily available,
and on the go including
fruit, chocolate covered
pretzels, snack mix, gummy
bears malted milk balls, and
more. Remember, any
dining points that are left to
spend in the North Street
Bistro must be spent by the
end of the year! They do not
roll over so make sure to
head down to the Bistro and
try some of the new options
while there is still time!
COMMUTER ART SHOWCASE
“Syd Barrett” by Jessica Whitley
Painting by Samantha Boyle
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Do you find yourself unfocused during the day? Do you have backto-back classes and getting a small bite to eat is nearly impossible?
Looking for a quick and healthy alternative throughout the day that
doesn’t take up a lot of space in your bag? If you answered yes to
any of these questions, then homemade Trail Mix is just the fix you
need! This quick and easily made snack is healthy and taste
delicious too, not to mention inexpensive! Who wouldn't want that?
QUICK FIX:
TRAIL MIX!
Ebony’s Recipe
1cup Almonds
1/2cup Dark Chocolate
Bits
1cup unsalted seeds
1cup unsweetened fruit
1cup Oats.
Substitute with 1/4cup of
dark chocolate M&M's
instead if desired.
Enjoy and remember
Moderation is Key!
Not every "Trail mix" is healthy. Most consist of bad sugars that give
you little to no healthy benefits. Creating your own mix is a great way
of knowing exactly what you’re taking in and you can personalize it
Ebony’syou
recipe
forlike.
an on
the go commuter!
however
would
Remember
though, moderation is key!
- Almonds are a perfect source of energy, muscle building
proteins and healthy monosaturated fats, which are needed for a
healthy heart! Though, when adding these to trail mix try to stay
away from salted almonds as they will increase thirst.
-Who said Dark chocolate wasn’t good for you? Dark chocolate
adds a little bit of sugar to the mix but also the necessary
antioxidants the body needs. Though dark chocolate is good for you
it has a very defined taste so adding a large amount isn’t what you
want to do, unless you want to eat a bag of sugar.
-Adding unsalted seeds also is a great way to add Omega 3 to
your body considering the heart does not produce them. Omega3
are good for the heart but they are also great for the Brain and can
potentially improve depression.
-Unsweetened fruit is tasty and delicious. They also add
necessary vitamins and minerals the body needs.
-Oh Oh Oats? Oats are jam packed with fiber! They have been
shown to help reduce cholesterol and protect the body from heart
disease. Want an extra sweetness? Getting honey-flavored oats is a
small way to sweeten up your trail mix without adding all the extra
sugars and empty calories.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Rebecca Lindley, Coordinator of Commuter Affairs
and Leadership, can be reached at:
[email protected]
Josh Whipple, Commuter Affairs Lead, can be
reached at: [email protected]
Matthew Costello, Commuter Assistant, can be
reached at: [email protected]
Ebony Schuerman, Commuter Assistant, can be
reached at: [email protected]
Angela Szymcik, Commuter Assistant, can be
reached at: [email protected]
Additionally, you can always reach someone by
emailing [email protected]
The Fitchburg Activities Board Proudly Presents:
"Spring Week 2012, Your Golden Ticket to Imagination and Fun!"
Monday 4/30 "He's Got the Golden Ticket" - Mr. FSU 8pm in Weston Auditorium
Tuesday 5/1 "Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory" - 3:30pm on the Main Quad
Tuesday 5/1 "Everlasting Fun" - Luau and Inflatables 8pm on the Main Quad
Wednesday 5/2 "Quest for the Everlasting Gobstopper" - Paint Ball presented by BSU
3:30pm on the Main Quad
Wednesday 5/2 "Comedian/Magician Dereck Hughes" - 9pm Holmes Dinning
Commons
Thursday 5/3 "He is the Music Maker, and We are the Dreamers" - Mac Miller and the
Cool Kids 7pm at the Rec Center
Friday 5/4 "What is this Fitchburg State? Some kind of Fun House" - Club Raven 9pm
at the Rec Center