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  • Good Afternoon & Good Morning Commuters

    • We know how hard it can be to get food on the go, so we provide you
      with a snack, while giving you the opportunity to meet people and learn
      more about campus. Coffee, juice, and cookies are served during Good Afternoon
      Commuters and Good Morning Commuters serves donuts and muffins. You can
      pick up information from an on-campus department that takes part in the
      event. You will have the chance to socialize with other commuters and
      staff members!

      • Good Morning Commuters
        Thursday, Sept. 10th 8:00-10:00AM Commuter Lounge
        Wednesday, Oct. 13th 8:00-10:00AM Commuter Lounge
        Tuesday, Nov. 10th 8:00-10:00AM Commuter Lounge

      • Good Afternoon Commuters
        Wednesday, Sept. 16th 3:00-5:00PM Student Union Atrium
        Tuesday, Oct. 13th 3:00-5:00PM Student Union Atrium




  • Housing Fair

    • Whether you are looking to move closer to campus or are interested in
      looking for another campus-area apartment, the Commuter Central staff
      is here to help. In addition to our Off-Campus Housing website, each Spring
      semester we organize a housing fair. We bring area rental property companies
      to campus to provide you with information.

      • Wednesday, Nov. 4th 11:00-2:00PM 2nd Floor Student Union




  • Pizza with the Police

    • Each month we bring together students, the police, and pizza! It gives
      you the opportunity to meet members of the University of Akron Police
      Department and Akron Police Department. Campus and community safety is
      discussed, as well as other questions and concerns of the student body.

      • Thursday, Sept. 24th 12:00-1:00PM Student Union 312
        Tuesday, Oct. 27th 12:00-1:00PM Student Union 335
        Tuesday, Nov. 17th 12:00-1:00PM Student Union 312




  • Treat Bags for Akron Children's Hospital

    • For Halloween and Valentine's Day Commuter Central works with
      students to create treat bags to be passed out to the kids at Akron Children's
      Hospital.

      • Wednesday Oct. 28th 10:00-2:00PM Student Union 138




  • Finals Frenzy

    • Each finals week the Student Union has extended hours and organizes
      activities throughout the day for students to participate in, and that
      is Finals Frenzy. Commuter Central is part of the week's festivities and
      assists with coordinating an event.



  • Listserv

    • The Commuter Central Listserv is a weekly email sent out to students
      to provide valuable information pertaining to you as a commuter as well
      as information on upcoming programs and activities. If you would like
      to sign up for the valuable resource, send us an email at slcommuter3@uakron.edu



  • Newsletter

    • A newsletter is printed for the first of every month that spotlights
      a student organization, Commuter Central offerings, and upcoming campus
      events. You can pick up a newsletter in Commuter Central.




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