Due to inclement weather, shuttle service will be suspended after 1:30p Sunday December 8.
Safe travels!
]]>The logic of carpooling is simple: it reduces the costs for all parties involved and takes at least one car off the road. If other students are coming from the same area and heading to UMBC around the same time, carpooling may be an easy way to meet other UMBC campus members, reduce UMBC’s carbon footprint, and save money as well as a number of other benefits.
Creating a carpool with UMBC students is easy—join the online “Casual Carpooling” forum just for UMBC members and discuss the details of a carpool (http://my.umbc.edu/groups/casualcarpooling). The Casual Carpooling myUMBC group now has over 400 UMBC members! For an enjoyable and safe ride, we posted some suggestions and tips such as “carpool etiquette” on the webpage.
Face-to-face socials are also hosted by the office of Off-Campus Student Services throughout the year. The next carpool social is on February 14, 2014 with a Valentine’s Day theme at Lower Flat Tuesdays in The Commons from 12-1PM.
]]>PAID Sustainability Outreach Intern (Spring 2014)
DESCRIPTION: The Sustainability Outreach Intern at Off-Campus Student Services will promote, support, and raise awareness about sustainability as it relates to commuter students. To accomplish this, the intern will assist in the design and delivery of social and educational events related to alternative transportation (e.g., UMBC Transit Shuttles, MTA public transportation, carpooling, zipcar, etc.) and recycling. Also, the intern will collaborate on events with other UMBC department and student leaders. Through social media and other digital advertising avenues, the intern will promote UMBC’s sustainability initiatives and assist with UMBC’s new Casual Carpoolingcommunity. Work hours: approximately 8 hours per week.
QUALIFICATIONSBENEFITS:
To apply, you need to have your resume reviewed and approved by a Coordinator at The Shriver Center. Please call their front desk at 410-455-2493 for an appointment or contact shrivercenter@umbc.edu, umbcworks@umbc.edu for more information. The internship listing can be found at UMBCworks (ID#: 9262157). The deadline to apply is January 24, 2014. Submit your resume through UMBCworks. Submit your cover letter and unofficial transcript to Jessica Sadler, OCSS Graduate Assistant, jsadler1@umbc.edu.
]]>FAQ's: Here are some frequently asked questions about the new MARC Penn Line weekend service.
How many trips will operate on the weekend?
There will be 9 round trips on Saturday and 6 on Sunday.
Will there be weekend service on the Camden Line?
No. Camden Line passengers are welcome to use the new Penn Line service.
One-way, weekly and monthly tickets on the Camden Line are always
honored on the Penn Line.
Will there be weekend service on the Brunswick Line?
No. Brunswick Line passengers are reminded of the MTA Commuter Bus 201,
which provides 7-day a week, hourly service between Gaithersburg Park
and Ride, Arundle Mills Mall, and BWI Marshall Airport and Rail Station.
Can I use my MARC weekly or monthly pass that I use Monday through Friday for the new weekend service?
Yes! You will need to purchase single ride tickets for anyone in your party
that does not have a MARC pass. Weekly tickets are good for unlimited
use beginning on the Saturday of the designated week until midnight of
the following Friday.
Will select Amtrak trains still honor MARC weekly and monthly tickets on the weekend?
No. MARC tickets will no longer be honored on Amtrak weekend trains. Funds
used to pay Amtrak for this priviledge have been shifted to pay to
operate the weekend service.
FAQ's: Here are some frequently asked questions about the new MARC Penn Line weekend service.
How many trips will operate on the weekend?
There will be 9 round trips on Saturday and 6 on Sunday.
Will there be weekend service on the Camden Line?
No. Camden Line passengers are welcome to use the new Penn Line service.
One-way, weekly and monthly tickets on the Camden Line are always
honored on the Penn Line.
Will there be weekend service on the Brunswick Line?
No. Brunswick Line passengers are reminded of the MTA Commuter Bus 201,
which provides 7-day a week, hourly service between Gaithersburg Park
and Ride, Arundle Mills Mall, and BWI Marshall Airport and Rail Station.
Can I use my MARC weekly or monthly pass that I use Monday through Friday for the new weekend service?
Yes! You will need to purchase single ride tickets for anyone in your party
that does not have a MARC pass. Weekly tickets are good for unlimited
use beginning on the Saturday of the designated week until midnight of
the following Friday.
Will select Amtrak trains still honor MARC weekly and monthly tickets on the weekend?
No. MARC tickets will no longer be honored on Amtrak weekend trains. Funds
used to pay Amtrak for this priviledge have been shifted to pay to
operate the weekend service.
Sustainability Outreach and Communications Intern:
Intern will report to Sustainability Coordinator. The position will be 8 hours per week. Hours may vary to accommodate meetings, events, and interviews. Additional tasks may be assigned.
Intern must demonstrate evidence of interest and background in sustainability and must feel comfortable reaching out to professionals, peers, and faculty. Intern must be a current UMBC student.
Email tanvig1@umbc.edu with a resume and cover letter detailing:
The sustainability outreach and communications intern will assist in developing communication and outreach efforts on the following topics in coordination with staff, groups, and committees on campus under the direction of the Sustainability Coordinator:
Desired skills and qualifications:
Examples of Tasks and Responsibilities:
Website:
- Increase number of hits to UMBC Website and track analytics
- Develop, format, update and edit web content
Events:
- Event planning and logistics
- Assisting with activities including tabling, coordinating sign-up sheets, pledges, and photo booths
Writing:
- Assist with writing press releases, articles and event summaries
- Assist with conduct interviews and drafting articles
Design:
- Assist with posters, designs and fliers
Social Media:
- Assist with drafting updates to myUMBC and Facebook Events Calendar
- Assist with creating and posting spotlights
- Assist with posting photos and updates following events
- Expanding followers on myUMBC and social media
Photography:
- Assist with taking photographs and editing, organizing and uploading content