About Our Commuter Connection
With more than 50,000 students, not everyone wants to live on campus. Whether by bus, bike, car, light rail, canoe or horseback, the Commuter Connection supports University of Minnesota students who travel to campus. Traveling to and from campus can be a pain, we're making it easier. Whether you're looking for someone to share gas and parking expenses, get advice on better routes to campus, or find ways to get involved on campus, we can help!
The Commuter Connection offers resources including:
- Involvement Opportunities
- Events
- Parking and Safety Issues
- Transportation/Directions Tips
- Rideshare Information
We offer a place to hang out on Coffman Union's second floor, designed for your needs including:
- Lounge/Nap space
- Study Area
- Computers
- Refrigerators
- Microwaves
- Lockers
Commuter Connection Chair Bios
Name:
Randi Schroeder
Year in School:
Junior
Area of Study/Future Aspirations:
Sociology of Law / Criminology
Commute Time&Method:
30-50 minutes by car and bus
Random Info:
My favorite flavor of anything is peach. I can hyper-extend any joint in my body.
Name:
Celeste Tebedge
Year in School:
Senior
Area of Study/Future Aspirations:
Biochemistry major / Pediatrics
Commute Time&Method:
20 minutes by car
Random Info:
My whole name, if spelled out letter by letter, rhymes due to the 8 letter "E"s it has (Celeste Mehone Tebedge) and my birth year (1988) has the same numbers as my birth date (1/9/88).
Randi Schroeder
Year in School:
Junior
Area of Study/Future Aspirations:
Sociology of Law / Criminology
Commute Time&Method:
30-50 minutes by car and bus
Random Info:
My favorite flavor of anything is peach. I can hyper-extend any joint in my body.
Name:
Celeste Tebedge
Year in School:
Senior
Area of Study/Future Aspirations:
Biochemistry major / Pediatrics
Commute Time&Method:
20 minutes by car
Random Info:
My whole name, if spelled out letter by letter, rhymes due to the 8 letter "E"s it has (Celeste Mehone Tebedge) and my birth year (1988) has the same numbers as my birth date (1/9/88).
Name:
Rosalind Clifford
Year in School:
Junior
Area of Study/Future Aspirations:
I am a Biology, Society, and Environment major and I aspire to be a medical doctor.
Commute Time&Method:
I commute from my home in St. Francis, MN (about an hour north). I take the bus and carpool with my parents.
Random Info:
My favorite movie(s) are the Pirates of the Caribbean film series.
Name:
Cathe Island
Year in School:
Sophomore
Rosalind Clifford
Year in School:
Junior
Area of Study/Future Aspirations:
I am a Biology, Society, and Environment major and I aspire to be a medical doctor.
Commute Time&Method:
I commute from my home in St. Francis, MN (about an hour north). I take the bus and carpool with my parents.
Random Info:
My favorite movie(s) are the Pirates of the Caribbean film series.
Name:
Cathe Island
Year in School:
Sophomore