From: Smarlyn Ovalles
Date: February 1, 2023
Subject: February Newsletter


Commuter Student Organization

We are dedicated to creating an environment where commuters engage and connect with each other and the rest of the Loyola community. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

First Year Liason

Congratulations to our first-year liaison, Delaney Meller! She is an added connection between you and the executive board. 

Housing Information

Phase One
- Commuter students must pay a $300 tuition deposit.

Note: Off-campus (commuters) ONLY complete Phase I. Students concerned about making this deposit or experiencing financial hardship should contact Student Administrative Services (SAS) before starting the application.

Deadline: February 21st, 2023

Survival Guide Updates 

Our survival guide is now updated with information on Baltimore's transportation system!
 

RESOURCES

 
EVENTS

Activity Fair 

Come join us and other clubs and organizations to see what Loyola has to offer! There are clubs for academics, careers, and special interests: 17 help make the world a better place, 5% reduce campus' carbon footprint, 7% have fancy footwork, etc. 

February 7th, 2023 (02/7/23)@ the Quad 1PM-4PM 

Commuters Week

Monday 02/13-Friday 02/17 Join us to celebrate you!

Monday 02/13: Coffee & Donuts @ the Quad
9 AM-11 AM 
Tuesday 02/14: Valentine's Day Interviews (Instagram Shorts)
Wednesday 02/15: Luncheon @ Humanities 11 AM- 2 PM
Thursday 02/16: Day in the Life of a Commuter! (Instagram Shorts)
Friday 02/17: Meet CSO!
@ In front of the Box Office 12 PM-2 PM

Stop by and play some games with us and have a chance to win a Give-Away! (Jumbo Jenga, hula hoops, and more!)

End of the Semester Give-Away!

The commuter that attends the most CSO events, at the end of the Spring semester would be gifted a Convenience Parking Pass! 

 



 



 

ADVICE

Attend CSO events to meet other commuters. Never be afraid to get involved & reach out.-Carmen

If you want to master a habit, the key is to start with repetition, not perfection.-Zak

Make time for yourself. 30 minutes in the bath/shower or playing Minecraft or an episode of your favorite show. Anything can be self-love. Make time for this each day; between classes, during your commute, or before you go to bed each night.- Delaney

Go to as many events as possible and try to meet new people.You never know what kinds of connections you'll make. - Angelo

Do not put pressure on yourself to meet all your college-life expectations. Take some time to properly adjust; it may take weeks, months, or a semester and that's okay:) - Smarlyn 

Take advantage of all that Loyola has to offer! You can only turn fears into interest by giving it a try, so take the risk! - Marianne

"If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place." (Nora Roberts)-Matt

Best, 
CSO Executive Board 

Carmen (President)
Zak (Vice President & SGA Representative)
Angelo (Treasurer)
Smarlyn (Event Program Coordinator)
Marianne (Marketing Coordinator)
Matt (Connection Program Coordinator)
Delaney (First-Year Liaison)