Graduate Student Life Newsletter

Issue 65| August 28, 2019

On behalf of Graduate Student Life, we hope you are having a great first week of classes! Welcome to our new graduate students. We look forward to working and meeting with you during your time at Stevens!

The Graduate Student Life Newsletter is a weekly communication sent to all graduate students on Wednesdays. Please read the newsletter to stay up to date on all things grad life.

Stop by our new office location on the 11th floor of the Howe Center for all grad students services.

*Please be advised all events require Eventbrite reservation.

Ticket sales will be promoted on Grad Student Life social media.

Parking Permit Application Process

Eligible full-time employees may now apply for parking permits for the 2019-20 school year by clicking on the “Employee Parking Permit” link on myStevens and providing the required information. Please make sure you have access to a printer when you complete your application as you will have to deliver a copy of your application to the Howe Center information desk. Permits will be available for pick-up beginning Wednesday, August 28. You should contact Patrick Fitzgerald at pfitzger@stevens.edu if you want to confirm your permit is ready to be picked up.

Eligible adjunct and part-time employees must complete a parking permit application that will be available at the Howe Center information desk starting today, Monday, August 26. You will be given further instructions about permit pick-up when you submit your application.

Transportation and Parking Pages on myStevens and Stevens.edu

You can now easily find important Transportation and Parking information on myStevens and Stevens.edu. The myStevens Transportation and Parking page has transit alerts, quick links, and much more. The Stevens.edu Transportation and Parking page, located under Facilities and Campus Operations, is brand new. Information that previously had been spread across many pages has been consolidated to create a more user-friendly experience for students, employees, and visitors.

Visit the Transportation and Parking pages on myStevens and Stevens.edu .

New Campus Parking Map and Parking Lot Information

Stevens has a beautiful new parking map that is easier to read and more visually appealing. Campus parking lots are clearly labeled on the map so students, employees, and visitors can easily find parking.

Details about Stevens’ parking lots have been updated to reflect construction-related changes, to standardize hours of operation, and to clarify who is eligible to park in each lot.

Check out the new map here and review the updated parking lot information here .

Updated Driving and Parking Guidelines

Every person who operates a motor vehicle on Stevens’ campus has a responsibility to drive and park in a manner that shows common courtesy and ensures the well-being of students and employees. Stevens Transportation and Parking has renewed its emphasis on safe and appropriate driving and parking by updating Stevens’ Driving Guidelines and Parking Guidelines. It is critical that drivers abide by these guidelines to ensure Stevens remains a safe campus for all members of the community.

The updated Driving Guidelines can be found here and the updated Parking Guidelines can be found here .

New Shuttle Guidelines

Stevens Transportation and Parking has Shuttle Guidelines for the first time. These guidelines dictate the proper use of the Stevens Shuttle service by students, employees, and visitors so that the shuttles remain a safe mode of transportation for the Stevens community.

Read the Shuttle Guidelines here .

Use of Personal Transportation Devices Not Allowed on Campus

With the increased popularity of Lime and OjO scooters, this is a reminder that the use of personal transportation devices, including scooters and skateboards, is not allowed on Stevens’ campus. Please be on the lookout for signs directing users of Lime and OjO scooters to park off campus and owners of personal devices to walk with them while on campus.

Review the policy on personal transportation devices here .

For more information regarding the NJ Transit Student Pass, please visit this LINK.

Title: Celebrating 50 Years of the Samuel C. Williams Library!

Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Time: 2:00-4:00 pm

Location: Library Great Hall and Sam's Place

Description: The Samuel C. Williams Library celebrates its 50th birthday in 2019 and we’re inviting you to the party! To honor the building’s half-century, the Archives & Special Collections department presents the exhibition Discovery & Exploration: The History of the Stevens Library, featuring historic photographs, documents, and other ephemera that trace the evolution of the Stevens campus library from its humble origins in Edwin A. Stevens Hall in 1871 to the opening of the Samuel C. Williams Library in 1969. We also invite you to meet your librarians and learn about the Library’s services and research tools because the Library is here for you, just as it has been for the past fifty years. We hope to see you there!

Looking for Permanent Housing? A Roommate? Have a place to rent?

Finding a special place to live while you are a student at Stevens is important. Stevens Institute of Technology and the Office of Graduate Student Affairs have partnered with Places4Students.com, a company that specializes in providing Off-Campus Housing solutions for students, faculty, and staff. This service is FREE for anyone to use. Registration is not required to search the listings. Our partnership with Places4Students can help you find a place to live, a roommate, or a sublet – all you need is your Stevens email address to register.

Students can search rental listings here .

Students can register to post a FREE Roommate/Sublet listing here .

Landlords can register to post a FREE listings here .

Customer Service:

admin@places4students.com

1-866-766-0767

Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm

Friday 9am-5pm

STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY DISCLAIMER

LISTINGS APPEARING ON THE PLACES4STUDENTS SITE ARE NOT ENDORSED OR GUARANTEED BY STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. SITE USERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR CHOICE OF LANDLORD, ROOMMATE(S), AND RENTAL UNIT.

Places4Students residential listings are provided as a convenience to Stevens Institute of Technology (“University”) students, faculty and staff at the main campus in Hoboken, NJ. The University does not:

· Approve the accuracy of any information posted on the site,

· Endorse a landlord or residential unit,

· Validate a unit’s safety or cleanliness, or

· Confirm that listed properties comply with building, safety or fire codes.

Users of the site contract with each other at their own risk. It is the user’s obligation to understand their legal rights, risks, and responsibilities. Before signing a lease or the Places4Students disclaimer or user agreement, read the terms and conditions carefully. Be aware that Places4Students does not confirm any identities or the accuracy of any posted information. Be careful to evaluate the property, the landlord, and the safety and security of the surrounding area and any commute. Student users who require legal guidance and/or representation should contact the NJ Bar Association or The Waterfront Project for guidance.

Students are under no obligation to utilize this site, other alternatives exist. Real estate agents can provide assistance in locating available housing for a fee, and listings can be found on other online sites.

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