The MUW Mac mailing list is meant to provide a forum for Mac users on campus. Chances are, someone else on campus uses your program, knows how to do the task you're struggling with, has experienced your problem, or has an idea about what the solution might be.
People can also post news of important software updates, viruses, new products, and so forth.
You will then receive all messages posted to the list. Let me explain. It's not as bad as it sounds. True, the Windows computers in MUW labs do not read Mac formatted disks. However, almost all Macs should be able to read IBM formatted disks, so you should be able to use one disk in your Mac and in the lab.