1 of 5 1/17/2006 1:48 PM. University Of Maryland Eastern Shore Office of Student Activities

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1 1 of 5 1/17/2006 1:48 PM University Of Maryland Eastern Shore Office of Student Activities

2 A number of facilities and services are offered in the Student Services Center through the Office of Student Activities. The following is a brief description of those services and facilities. ATM (SECU) Ballroom Bike Racks Bookstore Bulletin Boards Bus Schedule Change Machine Chapel Commuters Lounge Commuters' Newsletter Game Room Information Desk Lockers Lost and Found Meeting Rooms Microwave Off-Campus Housing Information Showcases Vending Machines Office of Commuter Student Services 2 of 5 1/17/2006 1:48 PM

3 3 of 5 1/17/2006 1:48 PM ATM (SECU) An automated teller machine (ATM) sponsored by the State Employees Credit Union (SECU) is located on the first floor of the SDC. Students, faculty, and staff at UMES are eligible to open accounts with the credit union. For more information on the ATM and other services provided SECU, click here. Ballroom A large ballroom situated on the first floor of the SSC is often the center of major campus activities. The ballroom, along with other areas in the SSC, can be reserved by contacting the Information Desk at Bike Racks If you have a bike on campus and you need to secure it while enjoying activities in the Student Center, bike racks are available at two of the three entrances of the SSC (you must provide your own lock and chain). The university assumes no responsibility for bikes stored. Bikes are not allowed in the building. Bookstore Textbooks for college courses are available from the UMES Bookstore, located in the SSC. The store sells a wide selection of merchandise that a college student may need: notebooks, computer disks, office supplies, greeting cards, posters, toiletries, novelty items, and official UMES (and fraternity/sorority) sportswear and paraphernalia. Used textbooks are also available. The bookstore accepts most major credit cards and the Hawk Express Card. Bulletin Boards A number of bulletin boards are available throughout the Student Center, as well as an outdoor information station. Students and organizations wishing to post or distribute material indoors or out, should bring their material to the information desk to be approved and stamped for posting. Staff at the information desk will then post or authorize the disbursement of the material. Material not stamped by OSA will be removed (see advertisement for specific regulations). The University assumes no responsibility for material posted inconsistent with this policy. Bus Schedules Free Trailways bus schedules are available at the information desk for the asking. The bus station is located 3/4 of a mile from campus in the Town of Princess Anne. A full service station is located in Salisbury, Maryland, 30 minutes from campus. Bus service is available on campus (pick-up and drop-off) Fridays and Sundays at the bus circle at the Richard A. Henson Center. Please note you must have a ticket in hand prior to boarding the bus. Change Machine A dollar bill change machine is located in the snack area on the main level of the Student Center. Chapel A non-denominational chapel can be found on the second floor of the Student Development Center. It is a space that is designated for spiritual gatherings and available to students, faculty, and staff regardless of faith. Anyone wishing to use the Chapel should see Staff at the Information Desk. Commuters' Lounge/TV Room The Commuter s Lounge is located on the second floor of the SSC. The room is equipped with tables, chairs, and a 52" color television. The lounge is available daily until 11:00 p.m. for relaxing or studying.

4 4 of 5 1/17/2006 1:48 PM Commuter's Newsletter The Road Hawk is a newsletter geared for commuter students. The newsletter published quarterly, is an informative, up beat and driving force in the lives of UMES commuters. Game Room Located on the main level of the SSC, the Game Room features video games, billiards, ping pong tables, and a juke box. Board games and playing cards are available for check-out at the information desk. To check-out board games, students must present a valid student identification card. Information Desk The Information Desk is the focal point for student and guest services. Staffed by students and professionals, information is provided on a variety of topics from campus activities, to how to find your way around campus. Other desk services include: the Student Center's lost and found, Game Room operations, board game check out, and room reservations. Lockers Located on the main level near the west entrance, lockers are available for daily student rental. Students can rent lockers for the day for $0.25. A limited number of lockers are available for semester rental at $15.00 with a $5.00 key deposit. To secure a rental locker, students should report to the Office of Student Activities to complete a form and receive a key. Students assume responsibility for items stored. Lost and Found Items lost in the Student Development Center may be claimed at the Information Desk. Found articles are held at the desk and stored there for one academic semester. The Office of Student Activities is not responsible for lost or found property. At the end of the semester, items not claimed are properly discarded. Meeting Rooms There are several meeting rooms located on the second floor of the SSC. These rooms can be reserved for meetings and other events. Contact the Information Desk staff at for more information. Off Campus Housing Information Located in the Office of Commuter Student Services on the second floor in the SSC, is a listing of available housing in the Princess Anne and Salisbury areas. The information is updated as listings are made available to the Office of Commuter Student Services. To link directly to the Off-Campus Housing information click here. Showcases Show cases are located on the main floor of the Student Center. Organizations may secure use of these showcases for a limited period each semester. Forms are available at the information desk. Vending Machines A modern snack area is located on the first floor of the Student Development Center. The snack area is equipped with a microwave oven, soda and coffee machine as well as a sandwich and several snack machines. A seating area for relaxing or studying is adjacent to the vending machines. We are not just about fun and games... We build bridges, citizens, and leaders. Home SSC Organizations Student Hand Book OSA Calendar Intramurals Major Programs Code of Conduct Mr. & MS. UMES SGA Office of Student Activities Student Services Center University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD

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