DSO
OFFERS ONLINE CARPOOLING
Parking
spaces will soon become a precious commodity, particularly around
central campus, as students vie for available spots near their classrooms.
But the Dean of Students office provides a share-a-ride service
that could help relieve some of the traffic congestion.
Carpooling
lists are posted on the office Web site (dso.nmu.edu). An off-campus
list is for local students who need a ride to NMU, and for vehicle
owners willing to share their mode of transportation. A vacation
carpool list is for students in need of a ride out of town – whether
it’s for a weekend visit home, a spring break road trip, or some
other purpose.
"It’s
a service we put together to help students," said Susan
Verduin (Dean of Students). “The off-campus list has been
really helpful, particularly in the winter. Both lists have been
successful, and students really seem to appreciate the fact they
are available and accessible from anywhere."
A
similar service has been offered for several years on note boards
in the University Center . While this is still used, Verduin said
the online listings have been more effective.
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