McDaniel Weekly - April 14, 2020

I LOVE post-it notes! For me, they bring order to chaos and help me to determine a clear path forward. I am particularly fond of the bright colored ones with lines – lines are essential because they allow for the orderly writing down of tasks that I need to accomplish next. Last week I created a post-it note for each project that I am trying to complete, so I am able to see what needs to happen and when. This 15-minute process calms my racing thoughts about how I am going to get it all done. As you move into the closing weeks of the semester, consider if it would be helpful to break your class assignments up into smaller post it note-size tasks. Remind yourself that each day is an opportunity to get through a few more!

One post it-note that I have staring at me every day is residence hall move out … as soon as Governor Hogan of Maryland lifts the stay at home restriction, the College will inform everyone about how to retrieve personal belongings from the residence halls in a safe and orderly manner. If you are in need of an essential belonging (i.e. academic materials, medications, etc) please send an email to reslife@mcdaniel.edu to discuss how we can help to get you that item.

Read on for important updates on the room selection process for next year, other office highlights, and a special check-in for seniors from Dean Breslin!

2020-2021 room selection process

NEW: please visit the new room-selection information page for information on housing lottery deposit, housing applications, meal plans, room prices, roommate and apartment-group forming, and room selection dates. If you have questions about the process, contact the Office of Residence Life (reslife@mcdaniel.edu).

A note from the Registrar’s Desk

Friday, May 9 is the last day to turn in a completed/signed Internship and/or Independent Study Registration Form for the spring semester. If you haven’t yet turned in a registration form, submit as soon as possible. If you have any questions, contact the Registrar’s Office (regoffice@mcdaniel.edu).

Summer classes!

Registration for summer classes is now open. Complete some McDaniel Plan requirements, earn credits toward graduation, and learn something interesting!

Honor and Conduct Board selection for fall 2020

New student members are needed for the Honor and Conduct Board for next year. Members take part in monthly training sessions and typically serve on five to eight hearings per year. The Board is an opportunity for students to hold one another accountable to each other and the McDaniel College community. If this kind of opportunity sounds interesting to you, click here to learn about the application process.

Have you heard of an “exercise snack”?

We all know exercise is good for us. Some of us may be using this current reality to augment established workout routines. Others may be struggling because of the change in environment or access to equipment. Whenever we need to jumpstart our physical activity, the idea of “Exercise Snacks” can be worth exploring. Start small, celebrate success, and build consistency

Preventing “Zoom-bombing”

Some hackers are bothering Zoom participants with slurs, mockery and pornographic images. Recently, the FBI released a how-to guide to prevent these cyberattacks, with tips, including restricted screen-share settings and password protecting meetings.

If this occurs in a McDaniel class/event Zoom session, contact the Director of Campus Safety (eimmler@mcdaniel.edu) and IT (helpdesk@mcdaniel.edu) with the following information: date and time of the Zoom meeting/class, number of participants, participant list, and any images or screenshots of the content that was displayed during the hack.

Research help through Hoover

Hoover Library may be closed, but you can still get help with research and ask your library-related questions atask.hoover.mcdaniel.edu! Help is available M-TR 9am-9pm, Fri. 9am-4pm, and Sun. 1pm-9pm.

Craft/D.I.Y photo context

OSE is sponsoring another photo contest! Thanks to everyone who sent pictures of their pets last week. This week, snap a pic of your creative work and send it in to OSE! The contest ends Thursday at 10pm! The winner will receive a gift basket.

Passover meal photo contest

In honor of Passover, JSU and ODI are sponsoring a Passover meal photo contest for April 16, 2020. We are asking students to post a photo of their Passover meal and you can win a prize. Please share a story of your meal on instagram with the words “Passover meal” and tag JSU via @jsumcdaniel. Winners will be selected at random.

Also, don’t forget: ODI sponsors Winning Wednesday on the ODI Instagram every week! Answer questions, win swag.

A special note for seniors from Lisa Breslin, Associate Dean of Student Academic Life

I share the pride that my colleagues have for each of you as they check Blackboard, Zoom meetings, emails, phone calls and texts to piece together a college experience that none of us anticipated. Hopefully you are all finding moments when you realize that as challenging as things may feel at the moment, it is a little better because you are at McDaniel College. Perhaps it’s an unexpected phone call to see how you are doing. Perhaps it’s Trivia with Dean Towle, or, soon, a virtual bonfire with me! (Only at McDaniel…)

You can do this. We can do this.

Remember, there are people constantly looking for ways for you to close the semester on the strongest note possible and, when life allows, celebrate all that you have done.

From my home to yours, peace.

• Resumes and more: Seniors, the CEO is still here to support your post-McDaniel plans! Whether you need help polishing your resume, are navigating the world of job searching, or would like to participate in a mock interview, we can help. We are constantly updating our database with new remote internships, fresh job opportunities, and more. Schedule an appointment with us through Handshake.
• Regalia refund: We understand the disappointment that many students may be facing during the disruption of their commencement ceremonies. While many students will choose to keep their graduation regalia, those that purchased their products through the bookstore and wish to return them can do so through the Herff Jones website
• Independent study: May 9 is the last day to turn in a completed/signed Internship and/or Independent Study Registration Form for the spring semester.

Want more updates? Make sure to follow offices on social media!

• OSE: Twitter, Instagram
• CEO: Twitter, Instagram
• ODI: Instagram
• Hoover Library: Twitter, Instagram
• SASS: Instagram
• Athletics: Twitter, Instagram

Elizabeth Skeffington Towle
Dean of Students

Phone: (410) 857-2241

Fax: (410) 857-2773

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