Club Spotlight: Commuter Student Association Hosts 'Lemon Sips'

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Club: Commuter Student Association

Meet: Jessica Ely '26 shown, a biology major from Dimock, Pennsylvania and Communication Chair of the Commuter Student Association.

Connect: @uofs_csa

Q: You mentioned today that you’re hosting a “Lemon Sips” event Thursday, Sept. 7 at the Denaples Parking Pavilion. How people can participate?

" 'At the 'Lemon Sips' event hosted by CSA (Commuter Student Association) we can promote our club with socials, but also have a good time! We will hand out free lemonade --as well as iced lemon cookies and sugar cookies -- right outside the (DeNaples) parking garage this Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m."

Q: What is the Commuter Student Association’s mission?

"The Commuter Student Association is a club composed of commuters who hold events for commuters and residents. Our mission is to connect commuters to one another, as well as to residents, with the hopes of meeting someone new and creating lasting friendships! Additionally, residents are encouraged to participate and enjoy our club’s activities as well!"

Q: What, in your opinion, are the most exciting events or activities you present?

"Some events that we are known for are our Coffee Hours, Java Journey, Restaurant Fest and trips. During Coffee Hours we host small pop-ups where students can enjoy a refreshment during the school week, hence our altered Coffee Hour, 'Lemon Sips.'

Java Journey attracts students because we offer the opportunity of exploring Downtown Scranton to select cafés for a drink. Restaurant Fest works similarly, where instead of a cup of joe, a student can enjoy a three-course meal. During previous semesters, we have visited either Roba’s Family Farm or Reaper’s Revenge during the fall.

Commuters who attend one of our events this month can be entered to win 'Commuter of the Month' where one commuter receives a designated spot on the first floor of the parking garage."

Q: Why would you recommend someone join?

"By joining CSA, you can meet other commuters who might live only minutes away from you! It’s a good opportunity to make new friends and make new connections. Also, CSA helps commuters become more involved on campus and teaches them leadership skills that are essential for everyone’s career."

Q: Why did you join?

"I remembered the kind faces from when I went to Commuter Day as a first-year and wanted to pass on the kindness I was shown. By joining CSA, I’m able to meet future friends and make them feel welcome on campus. When I was a confused first-year trying to navigate all the Scranton parking lots, I would ask other commuter. Now I want to help in any way I can."

Q: Please share the format of a typical club meeting. 

"As of right now, we don’t hold club meetings because we’re considered an association that hosts events. We’re exploring possibilities for an open forum in the future."

Q: Any upcoming plans for the fall semester?

"Our next upcoming event will be a joint Ice Cream Social with the RoundNet club on Friday, Sept.15 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. on the Dionne Green. Another event is our PJ Movie Night on Friday, Sept. 22 from 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. in the Moskovitz Theater. The movie has yet to be decided. Following this, Trivia night will be held on Monday, Oct. 2 at a time and location TBD."

Q: Anything we have not asked about that you’d like to mention?

"Our first-year chair applications are open now! The link is in our bio on our Instagram page, so follow to stay updated @uofs_csa. Additionally, the link can be found on RoyalSync"