McDaniel Weekly - March 31, 2020

From Liz Towle, Dean of Students

Greetings, everyone, as we head into week two of remote work! My own realization this week is I need to hone my time management skills. For years I have taken for granted that my weekday schedule has been created for me at least between 8:30am – 5:30pm. It has been filled by meetings (some that I schedule, others that I am invited to) and in-between I answer emails, phone calls, etc. Like you, I am now working from home and I need to create my own daily schedule.

Do I stay up until 1:00 am watching Ozark Season 3 or do I go to sleep? Do I get up at the same time every day and exercise? How much diet coke is too much diet coke? All this to say that as we all navigate some challenges, I hope you are also experiencing some new successes!

Personally, this week I am going to try some of the mindfulness tips included in the newsletter, from the Wellness Center folks. Thanks to them and everyone who contributed below!

We’re excited to announce the launch of the new student resources website, where these newsletters and helpful/entertaining links will be housed. Also, join me for Kahoot single player trivia this Saturday night at 8 PM! Each round winner will receive a gift basket delivered to their door. More information will be posted on OSE's social media throughout the week, so make sure you’re following them (Instagram: @mcdaniel_ose, etc).

Stay well!

Don’t forget to have your campus mail forwarded to you

Click here to access a survey that will guide you through the process of submitting a mail forwarding address. Please fill out the survey ASAP. Without forwarding information, McDaniel’s Post Office will hold packages for up to 30 days. After that, they will be returned to the sender.

Celebrate National PB&J Day with OSE!

You can still win some pretty awesome prizes participating in OSE and other campus life department events! Check out the Office of Student Engagement Arch page for more information! Coming up this week is the PB&J Photo Competition. Show us those awesome creations for a chance to win a prize!

Also, if you need some motivation, check out this great IG story by Jordan Davis. Have your own note of encouragement? Tag or email us!

Coffee for Seniors with the CEO - BYO coffee!

In lieu of our weekly Coffee for Seniors chats at Casey’s, the CEO will be holding Virtual Coffee Hours this Thursday (April 2nd) from 2 pm – 4 pm. Ask questions and check-in with our career advisors about internships, virtual interviews, job applications, and grad school!.

Click here to join the Zoom meeting.

Meeting ID: 221 223 457
Password: 148540

Or find your local number to call in by phone.

Alumni of Color Panel hosted by ODI & CEO

Join the CEO and ODI for the Alumni of Color Panel via Zoom on Wednesday, April 8 from 12 pm – 1 pm. Alumni will share their academic/social integration at McDaniel and provide tips beyond graduation. RSVP for the event through Handshake; a link to the Zoom meeting will be sent separately.

Notes from the Wellness Center

The Wellness Center team cares deeply about you, your physical and mental health and how you are protecting yourself from exposure to Coronavirus. Even if you are a healthy individual with a typically strong immune system, you can become extremely ill if you are infected with Coronavirus. Although high risk populations have been clearly identified, there are a growing number of young, healthy people with no underlying medical issues who are being hospitalized from this illness. Please try to remain positive and know that this will not last forever.......in the future you will be telling the story of your experience as you lived through this pandemic.

Mindfulness

As our comings and goings have abruptly halted, we are given an opportunity to slow down our mind as well. Sit for 5 minutes in a comfortable spot and let your only “task” during that time be to pay attention to your thoughts, feelings, body sensations, and surrounding environment. Do not judge them- just experience them. Click here to learn how to create a home retreat.

Work together for a safe campus 

The Department of Campus Safety continues to maintain the safety and security of the campus during this time of distance learning!  Campus Safety’s dispatch center continues to be a resource for the community. We encourage all students to know and understand the social distancing requirements and stay home. If you have any concerns, contact 410-857-2202.

You still have access to Xfinity!

If you normally live in a residence hall, you still have Xfinity access! Download Xfinity Stream App or visit xfinityoncampus.com. "Sign in here" for Xfinity On Campus Students, enter McDaniel in the search field, log in with McDaniel username, and start watching!

In addition, Xfinity is providing two free months of Internet Essentials to eligible low-income individuals that sign up over the next 60 days. Xfinity is also offering a special offer of a a $150 Visa prepaid card to offering eligible university students who live in our service areas and need internet service. Click here to learn more about the deal.

Follow us on social media

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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