Your January Commuter Bulletin

This Month: Job Openings > Resume & Cover Letter Help > $50 Gift Card Opportunity > More!

To: Commuter Students

From: Off-Campus Student Services (OCSS)

So glad you’re back, Wildcat. We missed you!

We are looking forward to the New Year and are ready to take on new challenges and start new healthy habits. Are you? This year why not make financial health one of your New Year’s resolutions. Below are a few suggestions to get you started.

Best wishes for a great month, !

New Year, New Job!

Did you know that JWU offers opportunities for students to work on campus part time?

On campus employment positions not only provide you with extra income but also leadership development opportunities that can help you while you are in school and after you graduate.

Federal Work-Study Award

Do you have a Federal Work-Study Award for 2018-2019? Job opportunities can be on or off-campus at a local community service organization. Not sure if you have a FWS award? Check your financial aid package on the Finance page in jwuLink or contact Student Financial Services at 401-598-1088.

Student Assistant

If you haven’t been awarded work-study, another option is to work as a Student Assistant. Positions are posted at Student Employment in Wales Hall, 1st floor or by logging onto Handshake in the Jobs and Internships menu (Find a Job, Search Jobs).

Questions?

Contact Student Employment at 401-598-1849.

Special Note: We're Hiring!

OCSS has an immediate opening for a Student Assistant position – Commuter Programming Coordinator.

For more info, visit the Commuting Wildcats page on the Involvement Network or visit The Den.

Need help with your resume and cover letter?

You found the perfect position and are ready to apply. Now what?

Before you upload your resume and cover letter with the application, review it carefully for clarity and organization and check dates, spelling and grammar.

It’s also a good idea to have Experiential & Career Services look it over.

Your resume and cover letter tells your story and is the first step in the process employed by the hiring manager in determining whether or not you are a good fit and a viable candidate for the job. Don’t let laziness and carelessness prevent you from getting beyond the first round of reviews.

Don’t have a resume? Visit the Jobs & Internships page in jwuLink to access the plethora of resources that are available to you such as, sample resumes and cover letters. Visit or call Experiential Education & Career Services located on both the Downcity and Harborside campuses to schedule an appointment with a Career Advisor to review your resume and cover letter and/or discuss career goals.

Student Events & Commuter Rewards

Attend any commuter activity to earn paws (10 paws = one raffle entry). Winners are selected at the end of each term and notified via JWU email. Prizes for the winter term include:

$70 Uber/Lyft Gift Card
$50 Stop & Shop Gift Card
Amazon Fire Stick ($35 value).

Don't have a Rewards Card? Pick one up at The Den & start earning paws to win cool prizes!

Monday Guided Meditation Sessions (Downcity)

📍 Mondays, 4-4:30pm @ The Chapel (enter through the BRIDGE Center)

earn 2 paws

Tuesday Guided Meditation Sessions (Harborside)

📍 Tuesdays, 4-4:30pm @ The Culinary Arts Museum

earn 2 paws

DIY Draft Snakes with ECO

📍 1/9, 11:30am-1pm @ The Den

earn 3 paws

Back by popular demand! Make a draft snake to block drafts under the door and save energy.

Wildcats First: Healthy Habits

📍 1/7, 1-3pm @ Cuisinart Center for Culinary Excellence (CCCE), 211

earn 4 paws

Feeling stressed or have the winter blues? Come learn helpful tips to relax your mind, body and spirit. Learn how to make simple and nutritious meals, samples included!

Geography Series: India

📍 1/16, 6-7:30pm @ The BRIDGE

earn 4 paws

Learn about India while enjoying traditional Indian food (hosted by The Indian Student Association).

Student QPR Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Training (registration required)

📍 1/18, 1-3pm, hosted by Health Education

earn 5 paws

Pre-registration is required: email Kristen Buglione at kbuglione@jwu.edu.

Strike or Spare Bowling Night (New Date)

📍 1/21, 6:30pm @ East Providence Lanes

earn 5 paws

Join the OCSS team for a fun night of comrade, community and competition. OCSS will cover the cost of bowling, shoe rental, and a hamburger and fries. Beverages not included. Spots are limited so make sure to RSVP to OCSS@jwu.edu by January 17.

JWU Film Series

📍 1/28, 6pm, सीमाना (Borders) @ The BRIDGE

📍 2/4, 6pm, Title TBD @ The BRIDGE

earn 3 paws

Night on the Ice

📍 1/31, 10pm-midnight @ Alex & Ani Ice Skating Rink

earn 5 paws

OCSS and IRHA invite students to join us at the Night on the Ice at the Alex & Ani Center located in Downtown Providence. Bring a can of food to donate to the R.I. Food Bank in exchange for ice skating for free.

Green Dot Bystander Training (registration required)

📍 2/1, 9am-5pm (location disclosed upon registration)

earn 8 paws

The Green Dot strategy is a comprehensive training that equips students, faculty and staff to integrate moments of prevention within existing relationships and daily activities. This bystander intervention training will teach students how to be proactive! (lunch and snacks provided). Pre-registration is required: email Korina Ramsland Short at KRamslandShort@jwu.edu.

The Vagina Monologues (5:30pm doors open, 6pm show)

📍 2/8, Pepsi Forum (snow date 2/14)

📍 2/9, Wildcat Center Lounge (snow date 2/15)

This award-winning play is based on V-Day Founder/playwright Eve Ensler's interviews with more than 200 women and will be performed by JWU students. Ticket donation requested ($3 pre, $5 at the door). For more information or tickets: call 401-598-1138 or email GenderEquity@jwu.edu.

earn 4 paws

Street Closings Due to Theater Shows

Plan your commute accordingly & use caution when walking through these areas.

Take note of PPAC's event schedule, and note the following dates when streets will be closed behind/around the venue as shows arrive and leave.

January 2-5
January 26-27

Off-Campus Housing Survey

Please take a moment to tell us about your off-campus housing experience by taking our annual survey. It helps us understand the needs of commuting Wildcats and to better advise future students.

Provide your name and contact information at the end of survey and you will be entered in a drawing for a $50 JWU Bookstore Gift Card.

TAKE THE SURVEY NOW

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Questions? Call OCSS at 401-598-4595 or email us at ocss@jwu.edu.

Find your Zen at The Den

When you're not in class, relax in your commuter lounge space! It's located on the corner of the Downcity Garage (35 Richmond St). Come in, use the many amenities!

music, TVs, phone chargers
couches, tables & chairs
refrigerator, toaster oven, microwave & vending machines
computers & printer

Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 7am-6pm
Friday: 9:30am-3:30pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed

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