Students and staff alike give thumbs up to Auxiliary Services' new system for acquiring a parking permit.

AROUND UB

Auxiliary Services speeds through parking process

This semester marked a turning point for parking services at UB, as the Office of Auxiliary Services (OAS) introduced a system to reduce long lines of students waiting to obtain campus parking permits. Kiosks were set up in the Law Center and the Academic Center from August 16 through September 10. The kiosks offered students the opportunity to speed through the permitting process between classes or during their lunch breaks. Parking permits are issued each semester, and Laura Hassler, business manager for the OAS, said Parking Services plans to provide the same service next semester.

“It was a great success,” Hassler said. “Rarely was there a line longer than two or three people. Our employees had answers to the students’ questions about parking around UB, and the students appreciated the personal service.”

Students were also able to pick up their parking permits at Access UB. To find out more about parking, go to www.ubalt.edu/auxserv/parking.html.

The following news items were generated by the Office of Auxiliary Services (OAS):

Food Service

During the summer months the OAS awarded an 18-month contract for the daily management of retail food services at UB to Jay’s Restaurant Group. Additionally, Jay’s is the preferred vendor for catering services.

Raven’s Roost:

Starting: Monday, Aug. 23, 2004

Hours of operation: Monday though Thursday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Academic Center Kiosk

Starting: Monday, Aug. 16, 2004

Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Starting: Monday, Aug. 30, 2004

Hours of operation: Monday through Thursday, 4 a.m.–8 p.m.

Business Center Kiosk

Starting: Monday, Aug. 30, 2004

Hours of operation: Monday through Thursday 3 p.m.–8 p.m.

Look for daily specials throughout the year at the Raven’s Roost and Academic Center kiosk. For all catering orders, contact Jay’s Catering Department at 410.685.3861 and ask for Mary Ann, Matt or Morris.

If you visit one of Jay’s restaurants in the neighborhood, look for these discounts.

Jay’s Deli and J. Cafe

Ten percent discount to all students, faculty, and staff with valid UB ID card.

Monday nights–half price burgers from 6 p.m. until close; eat in or carry out (excludes delivery)

Viccino Bistro

Ten percent discount to all students, faculty, staff with valid UB ID card

Wednesday–half price on all wines

Viccino’s

Ten percent discount to all students, faculty, staff with UB ID card

Tuesday nights–half price on all 18” pizzas from 6 p.m. until close (excludes delivery)

In addition to Jay’s area restaurants, check out Cobber’s Pub and Cafe which also offers a 10 percent discount to all students, faculty, staff with valid UB ID.

Mt. Washington Golf Driving Range

On April 2, 2004, the Mt. Washington Golf Driving Range located at 2101 W. Rogers Ave. opened for business. As usual, it has been packed with avid golfers. This summer, more than 100 clients purchased a Frequent Golfer Card, which offers 12 large buckets of balls for the price of 10 for $70, a savings of $14.

The driving range is open seven days a week through October. UB golf gloves and UB polo shirts are available for purchase. Visit our website at www.ubalt.edu/auxserv/Drivingrange.html for hours of operation and directions.

Shuttles

Please remember that the shuttles are here for the convenience and safety of students, faculty and staff. Two shuttle buses run a continuous route that results in an approximate 15- to 20–minute running time. The hours are 7:30 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Fridays from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. You may be asked to show your ID. To find out more about the shuttle schedule, visit www.ubalt.edu/publicsafety/shuttle_schedule.html.

Past Events

On September 2, Maryland senate president Mike Miller addressed members of the UB community at this year's Government Day event, sponsored by Undergraduate Student Senate. Senate President Miller's presentation focused on the importance of knowing history in order to participate fully in government, as well as the need for youth involvement in the political process. He emphasized that understanding the history behind a political issue is the only way to make an informed decision when it's time to vote.

"[Maryland] didn't start charging tuition or land grant colleges, today's state colleges, until the 1920's. The steady increase of the cost for higher education has become a tax on the middle class."

Senate President Miller also talked about the state's role in the upcoming presidential election. "Maryland has a proud heritage of stepping up and voting when it's important," said Senate President Miller when discussing the less than 6% of undecided voters.