COMMUTER SERVICES NEWSLETTER

Commuter Services—New Student Transition Programs April 2016

CAN APRIL STRESS

BRING MAY SUCCESS?

April showers spring major project due dates, studying

for finals, Spring Week, and the last full month of the

2015-2016 school year. What does April at STATE include

for you?

IN THIS ISSUE

Rec Center Hours

& Group X Classes

Upcoming Events

at STATE

Canned Food Drive

April 18th-22nd

Soup & Substance

coming Tuesday

April 27th 11:30-

12:30p.m.

Commuter Lounge

(1st Floor HMSU)

Cookies for

Commuters April

18th 1:30p.m.

Commuter Lounge

Budgeting Tips

Did You Know?

The Connections Lounge is located in the Hulman Memorial Student Union and is

located near The Commons so you can eat, visit with friends, relax and study qui-

etly between classes. The Cunningham Memorial Library Commuter Lounge is on

the second floor and offers quiet study space while the library is open. Utilize our

spaces and see familiar faces!

BIG NEWS: The State Budget Committee approves $64 million HHS Project

Did Ya Know? Ease your mind! Exercise! The Student Rec Center has FREE classes every day of the week? Check out the schedule below and try out a new class this month!

Commuter Student Spotlight: Kassie Grooms

Double Major: Insurance & Risk Management, Finance Minor: Accounting

Campus Involvement: Gamma Iota Sigma, Networks Professional Development Program

Hometown: Marshall, IL

Favorite Spot on Campus: Anywhere in the Scott College of Business because the building

is amazing to me.

To me, BLUE is a place where strangers become friends, professors become mentors, and

dreams become reality.

Sudoku Corner

The object of Sudoku is to place the

numbers 1-9 in the empty squares so

that each row, each column and each

3x3 box contains the same number only

once.

Events at STATE! Styx in Concert

Thursday, April 7, 2016 This legendary rock band will be playing some of their

greatest hits like "Come Sail Away", "Renegade", "Mr.

Roboto", and "Lady" on Thursday, April 7. You can pur-

chase tickets at the Hulman Center Box Office, all Ticket-

master outlets, Ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at

800-745-3000.

Mercy Me in Concert

Friday, April 29, 2016 Chart-topping contemporary Christian rock band Mercy Me is coming to Terre Haute! A few of their most well known songs in-clude "Greater", "Flawless", "I Can Only Imagine", and "Welcome To The New". The band will be bringing their hits to ISU Hulman Center on Friday, April 29th at 7:30PM. To purchase tickets, visit the Hul-man Center Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.

April’s Top Jokes You’ll Love or Hate

1. I changed my password to "incorrect.” So whenever I forget what it is the computer will say "Your password is incorrect.” 2. Life is all about perspective. The sinking of the Titanic was a miracle to the lobsters in the ship's kitchen. 3. When an employment application asks who is to be notified in case of emergency, I always write, "A very good doctor.” 4. I eat my tacos over a Tortilla. That way when stuff falls out, BOOM, another taco. 5. People are making end of the world jokes like there is no tomorrow. 6. Intelligence is like underwear. It is important that you have it, but not necessary that you show it off. 7. One day you're the best thing since sliced bread. The next, you're toast. 8. I can't believe I got fired from the calendar factory. All I did was take a day off. 9. I'd tell you a chemistry joke but I know I wouldn't get a reaction. 10. I wasn't originally going to get a brain transplant, but then I changed my mind.

Commuter Services Coordinator: Elina Savoie

John W. Moore Welcome Center

(812) 237-8684 Elina.savoie@indstate.edu

Tips to Make your Money Last the Rest of the Semester

By: Sharon Robinson--Instructor, Accounting, Finance, IRM Department

1. Have a Plan: evaluate your spending. Know where dollar is coming

from and going to.

2. Avoid Fees: be mindful of ATM fees—they can add up quickly!

3. Find Inexpensive things to do with Friends: go to an ISU theatre performance, get some exercise at the rec, take on

the National Road Heritage Trail or check out Griffin Bike Park for some challenging bike trails

4. It is the Little Things: drink water instead of soda, buy used books or share with a friend, car pool, buy snacks at the

grocery store instead of from a vending machine, borrow DVDs from the library

5. Or, Change your Income: consider a part-time job for spending money but don’t work too much, student first

6. Keep Looking for Scholarships: fastweb.com has all kinds of scholarships for all majors. Register online and they will

find scholarships that you can apply for.

7. Need More Help? Check out “CashCourse” found on the ISU financial webpage for a non-credit way to learn about

personal finance or, check with your advisor to see if you should take STATE’s 3-credit personal finance, FIN108

10 Effective Study Habits: How many of these do you do? From: http://psychcentral.com/lib/top-10-most-effective-study-habits/

“The key to effective studying isn’t cramming or studying longer,

but studying smarter.”

1. How you approach studying matters

Aim to think positively! Avoid any and all negativity.

2. Where you study is important

Find a location that is conducive for you and your habits.

3. Bring everything you need, nothing you don’t

Be careful not to bring anything more distracting than beneficial.

4. Outline and rewrite your notes

5. Use memory games (mnemonic devices)

6. Practice by yourself or with friends

7. Make a schedule you can stick to

8. Take breaks (and rewards!)

Make studying fun!

9. Keep healthy and balanced

A health body is a healthy mind; a healthy mind is a healthy body.

10. Know what the expectations are for the class

Keep from unwanted surprises on your finals. Know what is expected of

you to perform well!

NOTABLE PAW EVENTS

(Programs All Weekend)

Pacers Game 4/6/16 5pm-11pm

BINGO 4/9/16 7pm-10pm

Whine and Canvas 4/15/16 7pm-10pm

Campus Spa 4/16/16 7pm-10pm Dede 1/2/3

Baseball Tailgate 4/22/16 5pm-9pm Dede 1

Sycamore Sessions 4/28/16 8:30pm-10:30pm

Tilson

Sycamore Cinema (Star Wars 7) 4/28/16

6pm-11pm Dede 2/3

Graduation Cap Decorating/ Pinterest Night

4/30/16 11am-1pm Dede 2/3