SHOUTOUT!

May 26th, 2011

A BIG BULLDOG SHOUTOUT GOES TO NICHOLAS MERRIMAN — YOUR NEW CSA PRESIDENT =)

It has been more than a privilege to serve you this academic year. You have been a vital part in my process of growing as a leader and for that I thank you!

Have a Safe and Fun Summer!!

Signing off,
Desiree Sealey
CSA President 2010-2011

CONGRATS ARE IN ORDER…

May 1st, 2011

Congrats are in order to BSU’s newly elected officials for the 2011-2012 academic year…

SGA President/Vice President: Jamin Gallman & Rhonetta Brooks
Mr. Bowie State University: Matthew Riley III
Miss Bowie State University: Michelle McCleary
Senior Class President/Vice President: Leslie Hall & Tiffany Cheek
Miss Senior: (Yours Truly) Desiree Sealey
Junior Class President/Vice President: Chinelo Ezeka & Damien Winston
Mr. Junior: Jeremiah Bines
Miss Junior: Ebony Paige
Sophomore Class President/Vice President: Eris Coleman & Joseph Flood
Mr. Sophomore: Darius Gwynn
Miss Sophomore: Morgan Gayles
CAB Coordinator: Devin Richards
Executive Member at Large: Marquis Moore

There are still a host of postions that need to be filled so stop by the SGA office in the Wiseman Centre to inquire about them…GET INVOLVED COMMUTERS!

ELECTION DAY!!

April 27th, 2011

TODAY IS ELECTION DAY! PLEASE EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! & MAKE YOUR VOICE BE HEARD ON CAMPUS! COMMUTERS VOTE IN THE CLT! DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR BOWIE CARD =) HAVE A GREAT DAY!

COMMUTER WEEK!

April 10th, 2011

I am proud to announce that COMMUTER WEEK is finally here!!  Come out and enjoy all that we have in store for YOU!

MONDAY, 4/11
Commuter Appreciation Breakfast
MLK & CLT Parking Lots
8am – 10am

TUESDAY, 4/12
Commuter Game Show!
MLK Patio
2pm – 3pm

WEDNESDAY, April 13
Salsa Dancing w. Dr. Mauer
WSC 102
Noon – 1pm

THURSDAY, April 14
Chik-Fil-A Fundaraiser
(Route 301 location)
Noon – 9pm

FRIDAY, April 15
Poetic Vibez Part II
(w. United Carribean Association and hosted by Mr. Bowie State University)
CLT 102
7:30pm – 10:30pm

**COMING SOON!**
Commuter Student Association Scholarship Car Wash/Show
Saturday, April 30th
[Stay tuned for more information!]

In Service,

Desiree Sealey

CSA President

ELECTION SEASON!

April 4th, 2011

It’s that time of year again!

Take time to get to know the candidates who will represent YOU, the students in the 2011-2012 academic year! See our commuter board located in the MLK building for more information :)

Elections will be held Wednesday, April 25th! Commuters vote in the CLT from 8am – 8pm.

In Service,

Desiree Sealey

CSA President

COMMUTER WEEK!

April 4th, 2011

COMMUTER WEEK IS COMING SOON!!!

You won’t want to miss all that we have in store for you April 11th – 15th! But we need all hands on deck working together to make this a success…

Invite you family, friends, churches, organizations, etc. to support our Car Wash! All Proceeds are going towards a Commuter Student $cholarship!!
(We need organizations to participate to actually wash cars. Community Service Incentive!)
Think you have the best looking car riding through Bowie State? Put it to the test in our Car Show!

MORE EVENTS COMING SOON!

Lastly, we need a strong street team to get the word out!

Inbox me or send your info to desiree.sealey@gmail.com

In Service,
Desiree Sealey
CSA President

UPDATES!

March 13th, 2011

I hope this finds everyone in great spirits!

As we continue to advocate for our Commuter students, we would like to inform you of a few things:

…There will be a Town Hall Meeting this TUESDAY, MARCH 15TH @ 3PM in MLK AUDITORIUM so that we all can achieve greater clarity on the Middle States visit. Students, faculty, and staff are strongly encouraged to attend.

…”STUDY WITH CSA” will be held this WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16TH FROM 7PM-9PM IN THE LIBRARY! Encourage your friends to participate.  Pizza and refreshments will be served…FREE! Bring a book, Bring a friend!

CSA WEEK IS COMING!!! APRIL 4TH – 10TH!!! Send us what events you would like to see throughout the week or if you would like to help make it a great success!

…Much success in your academics during Midterm Week :)

In Service,

Desiree Sealey

CSA President

CIAA SEND OFF GAME!

February 20th, 2011

SEND OFF OUR BSU BASKETBALL TEAMS TO CIAA TOMORROW!
ITS ALUMNI NIGHT & SENIOR NIGHT :)
WOMEN’S GAME @ 5:30PM!
MEN’S GAME @ 7:30PM!
BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!

In Service,

Desiree Sealey

CSA President

President’s Day BSU Shuttle Schedule

February 20th, 2011

Since Monday, Feb. 21 is a holiday, the Metrobus and the Marc train will not be running but classes are still in session. Bowie State University will run a holiday shuttle service by the schedule listed below:

Click the link: csaholidayshuttle

In Service,

Desiree Sealey

CSA President

An Evening with Nikki Giovanni!

February 9th, 2011

TONIGHT! 7PM! MLK AUDITORIUM!

SHOW OFF THE SWEET SIDE OF BOWIE

February 7th, 2011

UPLOAD your photos during Feb. 7th – 11th & SUBMIT your best kissing photos taken around campus to…

 bsucsa@gmail.com  or  www.facebook.com/BSUCOMMUTERS!

Locations:

The Torch, Football Field, Basketball Court, The Pond, Front Campus Entrance, Residence Halls…Create your own spot!

Winners will be announced on the BSU COMMUTERS! facebook page on Valentine’s Day! *Great Prizes!*

**Photos should not include ANY nudity, obscene gestures, etc. Please be respectful!

BRING A BOOK! BRING A FRIEND!

February 7th, 2011

JOIN US IN THE LIBRARY ALLT HIS WEEK BETWEEN 7PM AND 11PM TO SIGN OUR PETITION TO EXTEND THE LIBRARY HOURS!

Rt. 197

January 23rd, 2011

Safe travels in your daily commute. If you are traveling on Route 197 (in either direction) be cautious of the newly installed speed cameras! BE SAFE!!!

In Service,

Desiree Sealey
CSA President

SPRING 2011 IS HERE!!!

January 23rd, 2011

Tomorrow begins the first day of the Spring 2011 Semester! I hope everyone is excited to once again being amongst friends and to continue our quest towards higher learning :)

To stay “in the know” of all upcoming activities, events, updates, etc.: Follow us on Twitter @BSU_CSA,
Visit our Website www.bsucommuter.com,
and right here on Facebook: BSU COMMUTERS!

Get Pumped! Stay warm :)

In Service,

Desiree Sealey
CSA President

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

January 8th, 2011

Happy New Year Commuters!

A great way for us to start the new year is to hear your input and suggestions! Let us know what we can impove on and what you would like to see happen this semester. We’d LOVE to hear from you :)

Just A Reminder:
Register for classes
Handle all Financial Aid issues
Fill out FAFSA
**The first day of class is Monday, January 24th.

In Service,

Desiree Sealey
CSA President

Extended Library Hours!

December 8th, 2010

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bowiestate.edu%2Facademics%2Flibrary%2Fhours%2F&h=00cf8

COMMUTER FORUM!!

November 18th, 2010

WANT MORE PARKING SPACES?
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE “COMMUTER” MEAL PLAN?
TIRED OF SPENDING 20 MINS TO FIND A PARKING SPOT?
DO YOU FEEL LIKE A MEMBER OF THE BULLDOG FAMILY?
DON’T YOU WISH PROFESSORS HAD LATER OFFICE HOURS?
DO YOU FEEL SAFE WALKING TO YOUR CAR AT NIGHT?
WANT TO STUDY IN THE LIBRARY AFTER MIDNIGHT?
ARE COMMUTERS REALLY GETTING THEIR MONEY’S WORTH!

Let your voice be  heard on Monday, November 22nd @ 3pm in the Library Special Collections Room!

Bring a Friend :)

In Service,

Desiree Sealey, CSA President

TOWN HALL MEETING TODAY!

November 11th, 2010

Today in James Gym at 3pm, President Mickey L. Burnim will address the many issues and concerns occuring at our University. Come out and get your questions answered!

STUDENT BODY MEETING TODAY!

November 3rd, 2010

TODAY!

WISEMAN 102!

3PM!

Come out to our monthly student body meeting. You will find out who will be performing at our make-up Concert! You dont want to miss this info! Tell a friend and bring a friend! See you there!

You Passed Your Midterm…Help Obama Pass His!

October 26th, 2010

Support Obama during this midterm election!

VOTE EARLY! NOW THROUGH THURSDAY!
• Visit http://www.elections.state.md.us/voting/early_voting_sites.html
• Call (410) 269-2840 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

MARYLAND EARLY VOTING CENTERS OPEN FROM 10 AM TO 8PM
Bowie Library
15210 Annapolis Road
Bowie, MD 20715

College Park Community Center
5051 Pierce Avenue
College Park, MD 20742

Oxon Hill Library
6200 Oxon Hill Road
Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Wayne K. Curry Sports & Learning Center
Landover Room A
8001 Sheriff Road
Landover, MD 20785

Public Safety Training Facility
(Old Pimlico Middle School)
3500 W. Northern Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21215

Library #10
4420 Loch Raven Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21218

Randallstown Community Center
3505 Resource Drive
Randallstown, MD 21133

North Point Library
1716 Merritt Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21222

Calvert County Elections Office
30 Duke Street
Prince Frederick, MD 20678

BOWIE ON BLAST!

October 26th, 2010

Come put Bowie on blast!! Come out to our Town Hall Meeting TODAY at 6pm in Special Collections room in the Library!! You can express any issues or concerns that you may have about the University! Whether it be about homecoming..professor..the cafe..etc. The Student Government Association is here for you! Tell a friend and bring a friend!! See you there!

HOMECOMING WEEKEND!!

October 15th, 2010

I hope you all have been enjoying Homecoming 2010 so far but it gets even better from here!
There is a Pep Rally Today @ 3pm to get every one pumped for the Game and Weekend events!

Saturday:

Come out and Support the BSU Parade! Kick Off is 9am starting from the Ruby Tuesday Parking Lot (across from Walmart). If you would like to walk with the Commuter Student Association in the actual parade, please be there at 8:30am! Decorated Cars are encouraged :)

Once the parade is over, cheer for BSU vs Lincoln University in the game @ 1pm! GO BULLDOGS!!!

During the game “The L.I.V.E. Experience” will be around campus so enjoy the food and fun!

Step Show doors open @ 7pm so come out and watch Greek Life’s finest battle for the title! (See Shuttle Times to and from New Carrollton Station in previous post below)

Get you groove on immediately once the show is over at the After Party! (See Shuttle Times to and from New Carrollton Station in previous post below)

Grab a bite for breakfast in the Cafe once the party is over @ Midnight Breakfast from 2am-5am!

Sunday:

Thank the most High for blessing you through such a great week at the Gospel Explosion starting at 4pm in James Gym! This event is FREE but and offering will be collected so open your hearts and your wallets ;)  

Abonve all else, BE SAFE this weekend!

 

In Service,

Desiree Sealey

CSA President

SHUTTLE TIMES!!

October 13th, 2010

Commuters who would like to enjoy the evening events of Homecoming now have a choice!!  Brought to you by CSA, we will be having a series of shuttles throughout the week. Please see times below:

Wednesday — Comedy Show and Thursday — Concert:

Pick up from New Carrollton @ 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm, and 8:30pm

Drop off to New Carrollton @ 10:30pm and 11:30pm

Saturday — StepShow/AfterParty:

Pick up from New Carrollton @ 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm and 9:30pm

Drop Off to New Carrollton @ 11:30pm, 1:30am, 2am and 2:30am

**Be mindful that the last train leaves New Carrollton Station at 11:36pm during weekdays and at 2:36am on weekends.

In Service,

Desiree Sealey

CSA President

WHERE WILL YOU BE ON 10.10.10 @ 5PM?

October 10th, 2010

BOWIE STATE HOMECOMING WEEK IS OFFICIALLY HERE!
BSU L.I.V.E.: ALL THE WAY TURNED UP!

Tonight is The Coronation of Mr. and Miss Bowie State University 2010-2011 and Court! Support Ameer-Hasaan Walton and Ayana Harlee and the rest of their FAB Royal Court :)

BOWIE L.I.V.E.! ALL THE WAY TURNED UP!

October 9th, 2010
Homecoming is here everyone! Get your tickets and prepare for an AMAZING week!!

http://www.hc10.bowiestatesga.com/

To my Commuters:

Shuttle services will be available to evening activities on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Stay posted for more details:

Twitter: @BSU_CSA
Facebook: BSU COMMUTERS!
Website: www.bsucommuter.com

In Service,

Desiree Sealey
CSA President

OBAMA-RAMA!!

October 6th, 2010

GREETINGS BULLDOGS,

THE UNIVERSITY IS TOILING WITH THE EXCITEMENT OF OUR 44TH PRESIDENT’S ARRIVAL TO CAMPUS TOMORROW. TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF OUR PRESIDENT AND OURSELVES IMPORTANT SECURITY EFFORTS WILL BE PUT INTO ACTION.
ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE BOTH BOWIE CARD AND RESIDENCE LIFE CARDS ON THEM AT ALL TIMES.
BOWIE CARDS will be checked upon entry into the event location
*Refer to memo below for more information*

MEMORANDUM SENT FROM CHIEF ERNEST WAITERS:

TO: The Bowie State University Community
FROM: Ernest Waiters, Chief
Department of Public Safety
DATE: October 6, 2010
RE: Campus Safety Update for Oct. 7 Event

On Thursday, October 7, 2010, President Barack Obama will be on Bowie State University’s campus. The event is open to invited members of the general public who have registered to attend. We expect record crowds on our campus. The BSU Department of Public Safety is requesting the cooperation of faculty, staff and students, by following and understanding several safety measures designed to enhance the security of President Obama, while allowing our campus community to participate in this historic event. We are requesting all students, faculty and staff attending the event to follow the listed procedures below.

1. It is extremely important that people do not attempt to view the event from any university residence hall or office building window. All windows are required to be closed and all blinds must remain closed during President Obama’s speech. Any sudden motion or activity from any window disrupts the event and causes security concerns. Everyone interested in the event should attend; it will not be feasible to view the event from a residence hall window. (Failure to follow these instructions will be reason to remove you from the residence hall as well as subject you to judicial sanctions via the Bowie State University Student Code of Conduct)

2. All students are required to have a Bowie card to enter the event location. United States Secret Service agents and police officers have been informed that all students entering the event will have a Bowie Card in their possession. For your convenience, registered students, faculty and staff will enter the event through the walkway between Holmes Hall and Kennard Hall. Furthermore, all persons entering the event will be required to be screened by metal detectors.

Do not bring any large backpacks or bags. All bags will be screened. Do not bring any umbrellas, horns, laser pointers, hand tools, sharp objects, weapons, toy guns, pepper spray, glass, aerosol cans or soda cans. Please arrive early (by 12:30 p.m.) to allow time to go through screening.

3. All vehicles must be removed from parking Lot F and Lot E no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 6, 2010. All other parking lots will remain open. Failure to do so will result in your vehicle being towed.

4. On Thursday, October 7: Loop Road from Campus Drive to Loop Road at Lot E will be closed from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Vehicles and pedestrian traffic will be restricted on Loop Road, including the sidewalk area.
5. The Leonidas S. James Physical Education Complex will be closed to all students, faculty and staff from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 7, 2010.

This is a very special occasion for our campus community. I want to thank all students, faculty and staff in advance for your understanding and cooperation with these important security measures. By working together we can ensure the safety and security of the campus community and visitors.

Please be sure to adhere to ALL of the stipulations required for this momentous and historical occasion.

If you have any questions please contact me at 301 860-4050 or the Department of Campus Safety at 301-860-4040.

In Service,
Executive Member at Large: Bonita Young
and S.O.L.U.T.I.O.N.S

October 6th, 2010
FR: BSUPD
SUBJ: Restricted Parking Lot E
MSG: All vehicles must be removed from Lot E today Wednesday by 5:00 pm. No vehicles will park on Lot E on Thursday Oct. 7th.

Sign up for BEES @ www.bowiestate.edu for more updates!
Visit BSU COMMUTERS! on Facebook  for more Commuter News!

STUDENT BODY MEETING TODAY @ 3PM!

October 6th, 2010

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!!

TODAY THERE WILL BE A STUDENT BODY MEETING IN WISEMAN 102 AT 3PM! THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT MEETING! YOU WILL RECIEVE INFORMATION ABOUT OBAMA’S VISIT TOMORROW AND MORE INFO ON HOMECOMING!! NOT TO MENTION THERE WILL BE MORE FREE HOMECOMING GIVE-A-WAYS!! SEE YOU THERE!!

OBAMA @ BSU!

October 3rd, 2010

President Obama is visiting Bowie State University on Thursday, October 7th @ 2pm!
Where will you be????

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fmy.barackobama.com%2Fpage%2Fcontent%2FMarylandRallySignup%2F&h=e742e

More details to come!

GET READY!!!!! 10.10.10!!!! HOMECOMING!!!! ALL THE WAY TURNED UP : BOWIE LIVE!!!!!

September 29th, 2010

Homecoming is just around the corner so get ready!!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30960650&id=1224030384

Chop your Cell Phone While Driving, Please!

September 29th, 2010

Check out the latest news on Parking and Transportation at BSU!

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bowiestate.edu%2FCampusLife%2Ftransportation&h=b9542

Be the Voice you Wish to Hear!

September 14th, 2010

Want to help be the voice of the BSU Commuters?? Come to our interest meeting TODAY @ 5 pm in the SGA Office (WSC 139)!

Greetings Commuter Bulldogs!

August 30th, 2010

Greetings Commuter Bulldogs!

               Welcome to the 2010-2011 academic year! I am humbled and excited to serve as your Commuter Student Association President.  As you may or may not know, the commuters represent more than 80% of Bowie State University’s student population.  That being said, I am committed to making your commuting experience a fun and successful one here at Bowie State – your home away from home!

            To become more familiar with your interests and suggestions, please complete the online survey (see “Survey” tab above).  In addition, you are more than welcome to keep in contact us at BSUCOMMUTERS! (Facebook); @BSU_CSA (Twitter); www.bsucommuter.com (Website) and bsucsa@gmail.com (Email).

               Thank you for trusting me to advocate and serve for YOU! I look forward to meeting all of you during this upcoming year.

In Service,

Desireé Sealey

President