SUV Hybrids

Vehicle companies have brainstormed ideas on how to make them better for the environment and easier on the consumer wallet with the ever rising fuel costs.

Check out the following article, Big SUV's Drink Less, on how GMC has created an innovative hybrid system in their full-size pickups and SUV vehicles.

Let me know what you think! Will this new technology work? Should they be used on other hybrid vehicles, like sedans and mini-vans? Will this help the consumer with the cost of gas now rather then wait several years to pay for itself in savings?

The Big Apple

College Employees hit the town on Sat 5/17/2008 to check out Manhattan. It was a glorious day, the sun was shinning, a slight breeze in the sky which helped carry the smells of the city to heighten your senses to remind you that you are in NYC baby!

Here are a few photo's from the wondful trip-

The first pic is the view on the bus as we drive closer to downtown Manhattan. The second pic is from our travels in the city, driving to our drop off destination.

Times Square

A beautiful view of the Rockefeller Fountain and a close up view of the gigantic Macy's Department (the original and largest with 8 floors) store sign which is located in Harold's Square.

Stuck in Traffic on our way out of the city.

For those Yankee Fans, the old stadium with the new one right next door.

Sticking around this weekend?

If you are still here as a Senior or someone who just wants to hang out a little while longer, here are some ideas for your weekend here at MHC.

Movies-
Tower Theaters
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Iron Man


Hampshire Mall Theaters
Baby Mama
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
Iron Man
Made of Honor
Speed Racer
What Happens in Vegas

If the movies are not your thing, check out The Advocate to check out the events going on in the Pioneer Vally for this weekend.

If there is an event you want posted here in the future, let me know! Just leave a comment or email me at aflorek@mtholyoke.edu

National Invitational Regatta

This past weekend was the last regatta for the crew members for the season and the very last one for the Seniors. The team had a great season, great job ladies! The regatta was held in Quinsigamond, Worcester. It was for the Eastern College Conference.

Goodbye Seniors! Good luck after MHC!

Thanks Jeanne, the wonderful crew coach!

How do I get there?

If you are headed off somewhere & don't know how to get there, we recommend using Google Maps. There are many websites out there, but we have found personally in the Fleet Office that Google Maps gives better directions then Mapquest.

Our bus drivers who do not have their own GPS unit request maps off of Google rather then Mapquest. Also on Google, you may print a overhead map so you can see the area as well as your directions.

If you have any sites you recommend to get you to your final destination, lets hear it! Either email me or add it in the comment section! Thanks!

Everyone has a preference, but hey we just want to help you get to where you are headed!

Are U Getting Excited?

The campus is getting ready for graduation (& Reunion of course)!

Fleet Driving in the Summer

OMG! There are no more classes! Exams start Friday! Graduation in a few weeks! And then......what?

So, with those of you who will be on campus over the summer and will be conducting research you may still use a fleet vehicle to get from point A to point B. Yes, the fleet vehicle must be used for college business (unless its the LyonShare), but at least you won't have to buy a car or beg your parents to use thiers. The vehicle has to be used under a department since student orgs cannot use fleet vehicles over the summer.

If you want to just relax this summer, but you are still on campus, feel free to use the LyonShare vehicle to get you there. Use it to go to the Beach, go shopping, go to Mystic for the day or what ever your little heart desires! Its here and available, so please use it!

Also, in the past Student Programs has needed a fleet certified drivers to help shuttle students to Big Y and other places over the summer. So, don't let your talents go to waste and check with them to see if you can earn a few extra dollars and help out your fellow students.