Stay connected
Keeping in touch with friends, instructors and advisors during this last six weeks of classes is crucial during this time.
Here are some updates:
- Lane University Center and Ort Library are now closed. Read details below
- Undergraduate registration for Summer and Fall 2020 classes begins March 30. Email your advisor to schedule an appointment to discuss your academic plan and to make you eligible to register.
- The deadline to withdraw from a course with a W has changed to April 17. Students can withdraw from courses using their PAWS account, as usual. Athletes and International students are exceptions and should go through their respective departments.
- Mail and Printing Services operating Mondays and Thursdays from 9am-1pm. Drop off and pick up only; no mail will be delivered across campus. Remember to change your mailing address.
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A message from FSU President Ron Nowaczyk
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The Academic Success Network is interested in learning more about your access and comfort with the new remote learning environment
to help us understand your experience. Complete the brief survey below before April 2 at 11:59 pm. Login with your FSU credentials. Note, information provided through this survey may be shared with your advisor or other members of your student success network through a Beacon Update. This is to help ensure your student success team is aware of any challenges you may be facing. If you have any questions or need immediate support, contact the
Center for Academic Advising & Retention
at
caar@frostburg.edu
or call 301-687-3404.
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In need of medial assistance
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Call
Brady Health at 301-687-4310 to schedule a telehealth appointment Monday-Friday from 9 a.m to 4 p.m.
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Contact
Counselling and Psychological Services Monday through Friday from 8am-4:30pm to schedule a telehealth appointment. Crisis services are also available by calling University Police at 301-687-4223
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Having connectivity issues
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The
FSU Help Desk
is ready to help you with FSU related applications such as Canvas, PAWS and email issues at helpdesk@frostburg.edu or at 301-687-7777.
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Struggling with online courses
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Ask for help early. Communicate with your instructor by video chat, phone, email or Canvas inbox to find a resolution. Find your instructor's contact info on your syllabus or
FSU's Online Directory.
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Make plans to meet up virtually on a regular basis via FaceTime so they can see your face and hear your voice. Send an encouraging word or meme to show you are thinking of them.
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Changes within Student and Community Involvement
The
Lane University Center is now closed which means our entire staff is practicing social distancing with all of
Office of Student and Community Involvement
team teleworking remotely. Students employees are also teleworking in various department areas to bring your online programming, supporting virtual meetings, and continuing campus communication.
If you need to reach us, please try email first.
Here is our contact information
. If you need further help, call the Lane University Center Information Desk at 301-687-4411.
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Lane University Center, Ort Library close until further notice
In our ongoing response to the COVID-19 crisis, the University has decided to close access to the Lane University Center and Ort Library until further notice. This move will limit entry to those buildings, but services are still available and staff are ready to provide assistance.
Lane University Center
- Dining Services, via Chesapeake Dining Hall, is providing grab-and-go food for on-campus students with a meal plan, and delivery and grab-and-go for faculty and staff who are still on campus. Instructions for each have been emailed.
- Assistant Vice President Bill Mandicott and his team are working to continue providing co-curricular learning services through online experiences while we are physically separated. Many of these exercises are intended to continue developing leadership connections, making engagement opportunities to add to Bobcat memories, and creating opportunities to reach out to other Bobcats.
- Questions about Lane University Center reservations, scheduling or building operations should be directed to Allen Flanagan at raflanagan@frostburg.edu.
Ort Library
- Databases and e-books are available for off-campus access and can be linked or embedded in Canvas.
- Librarians are available for virtual research help via Skype for Business.
- Librarians can provide instruction, either live or recorded.
- Contact them at libref@frostburg.edu
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President: Noah DiMichele
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Vice President: Jessica Thayer
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Treasurer: Kristian Robinette
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Congratulations to the winner of the SGA election
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President:
Noah DeMichele;
Vice President:
Jessica Thayer; Treasurer: Kristian Robinette;
On Campus Senators:
Samuel Bankole, Dylan Hill, Lyric Mitchell, Jacey Nelson, Ismerai Reyes, Jacob Sears;
Off Campus Senators:
Delanie Blubaugh, Chris Escobar, Thomas Forrest, Lauren Nordquist, Trekia Perkins, Josh Trenum;
At Large Senators:
MaryAnn Calderon, Madison Davis, Jenna Griffith, Michael Hollingsworth, Jasmine LaPrade, Allison Russo, Jericho Yantz
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PAWS Pantry institutes security measures for pantry patrons
Under advisement from the MD Food Bank and MD Department of Health, the FSU PAWS Pantry located at 20 Braddock Road has
transitioned to a pre-packed bag style pantry
in order to maintain proper Social Distancing.Currently, we are not permitting more than one person at the door at a time. When visiting the pantry, wait at the bottom of the ramp until it is clear. We also ask that you maintain 6' of space between you and others who are waiting. Please be mindful of who was here before you and the order in which customers have been waiting.
If you are a student in need of food assistance or would like more information please contact the PAWS Pantry at
PAWSPantry@frostburg.edu
or call 301-687-7598 during during our ADJUSTED HOURS, Monday and Thursday 11am-4pm.
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Mail and Printing Services limits operating hours
FSU's Mail and Printing Services located in Hitchins 137 will be operating limited hours: Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for mail drop-off and pick-up. Please have outgoing mail to the mail room before 1 p.m. Mail will not be delivered across campus. For questions or concerns, email Kevin Greig at
kgreig@frostburg.edu.
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Support local delivery and take-out businesses
If you are self-isolating in Frostburg or the local area, consider supporting local businesses offering carry-out or delivery. Here's a
list
from FrostburgFirst,
Alllegany County, MD Facebook page
and
Garrett County, MD's Facebook page.
Others ways to support your local small businesses are to: buy a gift card for future use, shop over the phone, shop online, leave a review, maintain subscriptions or promote on social media.
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<< CCIT 24/7 Lab still open for students remaining in Frostburg >>
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Late@Lane and UPC are planning virtual programming for you, share your ideas
Follow
UPC or
Late@Lane on Instagram to stay connected and join in the virtual programming they are planning for you. If you have an idea, share it with us. Have a virtual watch party with friends featuring our "Movie Genre of the Day"
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3/31
Nominate a Bobcat leader today
Submit nominations
for an individual, student, co-worker, or recognized student organization for contributions to campus life during the Fall 2019 semester in one of many
award categories
for any and all awards for which they qualify. You may submit more than one nomination. Deadline: March 31.
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3/31
Virtual Town Hall Meeting
Join the Office of Civic Engagement and partners, J. Glenn Beall, Jr. Institute for Public Affairs, the Political Science Department, and the Student Government Association online at URL for a town hall meeting designed to bring students together for a meaningful conversation about their local, state, and national governments. Conversations range in topics from how the economy affects our students and higher education, to issues regarding foreign policy. These programs are focused on educating students on the democratic process and how they can get involved to make a difference.
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4/2
Student Government Association to hold virtual meetings
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4/2
Join Cru's weekly meeting online
Frostburg Cru's weekly meetings have moved online.
Download Zoom
and join us online at
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7432868657
on Thursdays at 8 p.m. At each weekly meeting we have a time of prayer, worship, testimony, and teaching. For information about events, email us at cru@frostburg.edu, or check our social media pages on Facebook:
Frostburg Cru
and Instagram:
frostburgcru
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CES is hiring for Artist and Guest Services
Do you want an opportunity to work with amazing, professional artists from around the country and from around the world? Join the CES Student Production Team! We are hiring for the positions of
Artist and Guest Services
for our 2020-21 season. Work backstage, ensuring that our visiting artists are taken care of while visiting Frostburg State University.
Apply here
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Lane hiring for the fall 2020 semester, positions start August 1
APPLY NOW!
The Lane University Center is now accepting applications for employment for the fall 2020 semester. Students must have a 2.5 GPA to be considered. For more information on the positions, frequently asked questions, or to apply online, please visit our
Student Employment website
. Interviews, for those whom are selected for an interview, will be conducted via Skype in late April.
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The Social Marketing Team is hiring
The Social Marketing Team is hiring state or federal work-study student employees as photographers, graphic designers, social media coordinators, journalists, videographers and marketers for 2020-21. Students must have a 2.5 GPA.
Apply here. Contact
Missy Martz directly if you are interested in an internship in one of these areas for Fall 2020.
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This week in photos
STAFFERS SERVING DURING CORONAVIRUS
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AmeriCorps member Michael Tartt unloading a food delivery at the PAWS Pantry.
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Joel Hoover, CES Production Coordinator, serves the community by sewing masks at home for the medical field.
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Missy Martz, Student and Community Involvement Graphic Designer sews masks for the immuno-compromised.
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301.687.4411 | 301.687.7049 | socialmarketingteam@frostburg.edu
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