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The Commuter Connection aims to foster a relationship between commuter students and the University of Minnesota campus community. Our purpose is to simply provide a welcoming space, both physical and digital, for commuter students to interact with one another and gain access to campus resources.

Our space in the Memorial Union, Room 204, is open to all students but is specifically targeted towards the needs and interests of commuter students. Our room provides storage space, free printing, microwave, fridge, utensils, and leisure space that fit the needs of many students who commute to campus. In addition to these resources, our room is also a space where commuter students can meet, get to know one another, and build a sense of community. Finding opportunities to connect with other students outside of the classroom is essential in the commuter student experience. We host events such as Scary-Oke, Pal-entine's Day, game nights, Muffin Mondays, and more to encourage students to create long lasting relationships that will follow them through their time as a student at the U of M. We are also open to collaborations with other student groups, including the wonderful cultural centers that we share space with at the Memorial Union. Some of our other programming includes our Discord server, and other virtual forms of programming and communication.

To get involved with the Commuter Connection, email us at commuter@umn.edu for any questions or concerns about our group. Our room will be open between 9am and 5pm at MU 204, when U of M safety precautions and regulations allow. Otherwise, you can directly join our Discord server at https://discord.gg/RdJgVFQNq7. You can follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ccumn, on Twitter @umncommuters, and on Instagram @umncommutercentral

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