Stay Connected to NU on Co-op- Read Our Newsletter!

Alumni Connections Co-op Connections Brandlogo3

IN THE LOOP	JULY 2008 West Coast Edition

Dear ( ),

Congratulations on your new co-op job!

For those of you who don't know about Co-op Connections, we are an office created through student affairs that provides students with support and services designed to help with the unique issues and transitions related to the co-op experience.

Whether you are working for a company in Massachusetts or out-of-state, Co-op Connections keeps you up to date with what's going on in the Northeastern community. One of the ways we work to achieve this is by sending you this monthly newsletter! Read In The Loop this semester to gain important information and reminders such as when to register for classes or housing deadlines, as well as upcoming events happening in your area. Is there something you'd like us to include in the next issue? Just send us an e-mail and let us know!

Consider Co-op Connections, Your Link to University Life, while you are on co-op and away from campus. Questions? Concerns? Contact the Office of Co-op Connections for help and we will be sure to get your the answers you need!

Location: 4 Speare Commons

Email: coopconnections@neu.edu

Phone: 617-373-2814

Contacts:

Sonya Mariotti (Manager)

Julia Weisman (Program Coordinator)

Olivia Kalinowska (Co-op/ Program Coordinator)

In this Issue

:: Recent Events

:: Upcoming Events

:: Important Information

:: RideShare

:: HousingShare

RECENT EVENTS

We partner with Alumni Relations to host fun and exciting events nationwide where students can meet and network with alums and other students.

In May, co-op students in San Francisco joined the Northeastern California Alumni Chapter in Oakland to see the Red Sox take on A's. Later that month, DC area co-op students joined the Washington DC Alumni Chapter for a pre-game BBQ and the Red Sox vs. Orioles game in Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SAVE THESE DATES!!!

Seattle, Washington

Boston Red Sox vs. Seattle Mariners
Monday July 21, 2008 @ 7:05pm

Join the Seattle Alumni Chapter and fellow co-op students to watch the game from amazing seats at Safeco Field! Tickets are $20. To register click here.

Los Angeles, California

Boston Red Sox vs. L.A. Angels

Saturday July 19, 2008

Join the Los Angeles Alumni Chapter and fellow co-op students for a pregame gathering and game watch at Angel Field! Tickets are limited in number. An invitation including more information and registration details will be emailed to you.

Have an idea for an event you'd like us to host in your area? We want to hear from you! Send us an e-mail explaining your idea and we'll try to help coordinate it!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Relief Effort Information

The International Student & Scholar Institute (ISSI) is organizing a fundraising effort for the victims of the devastating earthquake in Sichuan, China and the cyclone in Burma (Myanmar). ISSI will be routing donations to three reputable charities providing resources and services to both of these areas. If you would like to make a donation via personal check, please visit ISSI, 405 Ell Hall, or contact them at 617-373-2310. You can also make a donation by transferring funds or online. Please contact ISSI for more information.

A Carpool For NU Students Only!

Alumni Connections

Do you drive your car to work and have extra seat available? Looking to avoid public transportation and find a ride to work? Either way, check out the NU RideShare located in the "Co-op/Career Services" tab of your myNEU portal. Organize a carpool through this great site that is just for Northeastern students.

Looking for Housing in Boston for December? Still have an apartment in Boston you're trying to sublet?

Check out the NU HousingShare, accessible only to Northeastern Students for safe and easy apartment hunting!

NU Housing Share is located in the "Co-op/Career Services" tab of your myNEU portal.