To: Off-Campus Residents

From: Diane Riccitelli, director, Off-Campus Student Services (OCSS)

Hi ,

We love the cooler weather and cool events that October brings! There are so many memorable things to do in Providence and on campus. We're detailing some Wildcat activities below. We look forward to seeing you at Homecoming & Family Weekend, 10/7-9!

Be prepared to be scared! Join us for a private Providence Ghost Tour on Thursday, 10/6 at 7pm (meet time 6:30pm). Are you brave enough to purchase a ticket? A limited number of $7 discounted tickets are available in The Den until noon on Monday, 10/3.

Visit providenceghosttour.com to learn more. Note: You must provide your own transportation.

The theme this year is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” Smoke alarms need to be in every bedroom, outside of sleeping areas (like a hallway), and on each level (including the basement) of your home. (NFPA, 2022)

According to the U.S. Department of Education, approximately 2/3 of college students live in off-campus housing and since the year 2000, 86% of college related fire fatalities have occurred in off-campus housing. View the Providence Fire Department's full message.

You never can be too careful! Just doing a couple of simple things like zipping your bag or locking up your belongings can minimize your risk of becoming a crime victim. Find out how streetwise you are by checking out the crime prevention tips from the National Crime Prevention Council.

The Academic Support Center (ASC) is offering both Zoom and in-person workshops for the fall semester.

It was another successful event - we hope you enjoyed it! Congratulations to our raffle prize winners:

Our spring Commuter Appreciation Day will be Tuesday, February 28, 2023!

We had so much fun last year we are doing it again! Join our Commuting Wildcats team and help us secure a top spot in the annual dodgeball tournament on Friday, November 4 from 10am-4pm.

If you are interested, please email Pack Leader Joe Faioli at jfaioli@jwu.edu by October 20.

Once registered, more information will be sent to you as we get closer to the event.

This is a popular event so make sure to register early to reserve your spot on the team!

The JWU Bridge for Diversity, Equity & Social Justice will be hosting monthly Community Resources Groups (CRGs) throughout the Fall Semester. All members of the JWU Community are welcome, inclusive of students, faculty and staff. All group meetings will be held at The Bridge Center. Light refreshments will be available and drop-ins are welcome. RSVP by joining event postings in the JWU Bridge group in jwuLink!

If you haven't done so, take this important survey by Sunday, 10/2 to let us know how you are doing right now and what your JWU experience has been like.

See or report a city issue:

Planned road closures for October include:

Check jwuLink and the Involvement Network for more info!

10/6: UIB Freak Week Tabling & Halloween Giveaway, 12-2PM, Gaebe & Harborside Cafe - Learn more about upcoming Freak Week events and don’t forget to put your name in for a chance to win a seasonal prehistoric prize!

10/7-10/9: Homecoming & Family Weekend, Downcity & Harborside Campuses - Join us for one of JWU’s most anticipated annual events: Homecoming & Family Weekend. Bring the whole family and enjoy exciting new weekend offerings along with favorite traditions like the Wildcat Spirit Zone, Culinary Showcase, Family Bingo, athletic competitions, and more!

10/9: Movie Night, 1-3:30PM, Wildcat Center Lounge - Join the University Involvement Board for a good movie and fresh popcorn!

10/11: UIB Costume Bingo, 8-10PM, Wildcat Center Lounge - Classic bingo with a twist, wear your best costume and join in for a chance to win prizes!

10/12: UIB Hypnotist Doug Thompson, 8:30-9:30PM, Schneider Auditorium - He’s the perfect blend of comedy and hypnotism- it’s not quite like anything you’ve seen before. Having toured with some of the big names in comedy like Pauly Shore, Impractical Jokers, Greg Hahn, and Mike MacRae he knows how to make you laugh and use his talents to bend your mind!

10/13: UIB Pumpkin Hunt, Downcity & Harborside Campuses - Keep an eye out on both Harborside and Gaebe for a chance to find a marked pumpkin, bring it to Downcity to the Student Engagement office and you could win a prize! Each student is eligible to win from only one pumpkin so choose carefully!

10/14: UIB Salem Trip - Travel with University Involvement Board to Salem, MA and join in on the best New England Halloween celebration around! Tickets can be purchased on University Tickets, keep an eye out online for when ticket sales go live!

10/15: Wildcat Wahoo, 12-7PM, Harborside Parking Lot F - Join Student Engagement for our biggest event of the year, the annual Wildcat Wahoo Carnival! Enjoy a variety of rides, games, novelties, food trucks, and entertainment right on the harborside campus!

10/15: Movie Night, 7-9:30PM, Wildcat Center Lounge - Join the University Involvement Board for a good movie and fresh popcorn!

10/16: UIB Corn Maze Trip - Join University Involvement Board for a journey to a genuine Rhode Island corn maze at Cucumber Hill Farms! Tickets can be purchased on University Tickets, keep an eye out online for when ticket sales go live!

10/21: UIB Harry Potter Movie Marathon, 12-7PM, Wildcat Center Lounge - Stuff-a-bear and enjoy the last three Harry Potter movies with University Involvement Board! Make your own magical buddy and sort them into your favorite house, while supplies last.

10/28: Movie Night, 7-9:30PM, Wildcat Center Lounge - Join the University Involvement Board for a spooky movie and fresh popcorn!

If there is a commuter topic or resource you would like to know more about, please email a note to OCSS@jwu.edu and we'll follow up with you. Should you have a question or need guidance, email us, visit us or call us at 401-598-4595.