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

Can you believe we are already half-way through spring semester? Where does the time go? For most of you, if not all, you have taken at least one exam. Maybe you didn’t do as well as you had hoped, but don’t despair. Now is the time to access the services offered by the Academic Success Center. Take advantage of their tutoring and study skills resources to get back on track!

Please read on for more updates.

Be sure to check your JWU email for an invitation to complete the National College Health Assessment. The information collected will be used to better inform the University of student needs and services.

What’s not to love about St. Patrick’s Day? The food is great, spirits are high, and we are surrounded in a sea of green. May the luck of the Irish be upon you but caution not to test your luck when it comes to the Coronavirus. As Army General Douglas MacArthur would say, “The best luck of all is the luck you make yourself.”

Together, let’s increase positivity, not positivity rates! Hosting or attending a St. Patrick’s Day gathering will only increase the chance that you or a guest will get COVID-19. Remember, there are still restrictions on the number of people who can gather that do not live in the same household.

Do your part to prevent virus spread by continuing to abide by state and JWU guidelines. Consistently engage in safe practices such as mask wearing, keeping 6ft apart, and staying home if feeling sick.

Noncompliance is considered a violation of the Student Code of Conduct with sanctions up to, and including, suspension. In addition, your actions may increase the positivity rate among the JWU community, which could shut down the campus and require you and your guests to isolate and/or quarantine. There will be academic, social, and employment consequences; and potentially, being prohibited from participating in any on-campus event or activity for the rest of the school year.

Off-Campus Student Services (OCSS) has two Student Assistant (Pack Leader) openings for the 2021-2022 academic year.

The role of a Pack Leader includes, but is not limited to, the following:

The job description and how to apply are posted on the Commuting Wildcats Page in the Involvement Network and on Handshake. The application deadline is March 12, 2021.

Wildcats, don't miss out on these opportunities:

Here's what you told us last month about your favorite food spot:

As a reminder, housing applications are now available for Fall 2021. There is no cost to apply!

Go to the Wildcat Housing System in jwuLink (on the Providence Services page) to learn more and/or fill out your application.

Whether you're near or far, stay engaged! Many of these programs are virtual. Visit @jwupvdinvolved on Instagram or linktr.ee/JWUPVDInvolved for more activities and details.