Our Mission

Off-Campus Living empowers students to build connections on and off campus, and live with intent.

Off-Campus Living (OCL) provides opportunities for interaction, integration, and enrichment for off-campus students in order to provide an environment, on and off campus, that develops community and promotes good relationships between University students and surrounding neighborhoods. We provide a variety of services and programs intended to meet the practical, social, and advocacy needs of commuter students. These programs include:

  • Neighborhood Liaisons
  • Gopher Hall
  • Commuter Connection
  • Renter Education
  • Roommate Finder

OCL is here to help you navigate any challenges, transitions, or questions you have.

Kendre Turonie

OCL Program Director
 

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Kendre Turonie

Started at the U of M: 2003

Education: University of Florida, B.S. Magazine Journalism
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Higher Education and Education Administration coursework

What I Love About My Job: I love the energy students bring to the neighborhoods and the amazing things they do to impact the community in positive ways while they are here.

Fun Fact About Me: I am fascinated by severe weather and tornados and am a huge fan of Harry Potter, Shark Week and the Sharknado series.

Email: [email protected] 

Phone: 612-625-8939

Yasmeen Iman Junaidi Ja'afar

Neighborhood Liaison Advisor

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Yasmeen Iman Junaidi Ja'afar

Major: Economics

Hobbies: Knitting

Fun Facts About Me: I love F1 and football (soccer)

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 612-626-5213

Commuter Advisor
 

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Jed Fisher

Major: Forestry

Hobbies: Making music and playing fighting games

Fun Facts: I can identify every tree in the state of Minnesota, and most wildflowers!

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 612-626-5213

Renter Ed/Apartment Liaison Advisor

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Gloria Vázquez Ibarra

Major: Bachelor of Design in Architecture

Hobbies: coming soon

Fun Facts: coming soon

Email: [email protected] 

Phone: 612-626-5213

Hiring For Spring 2024 Soon!

Check out our job descriptions for anticipated open positions for Spring 2024. Application review will begin in late fall semester. We consider our office a pretty great place to work. You get the opportunity to do real project management through our positions and create positive change on and near our campus. All positions will transition to remote work should the campus change modalities through the year. All positions are eligible for work study if you have it. Any questions, please contact Kendre Turonie or call her at 612-625-8939.

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Communications Liaisons

Neighborhood Liaisons

Apartment Liaisons

Renters Education Liaisons

Commuter Engagement Liaisons

Commuter Connection Co-Chairs