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Welcome from Parent Relations
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WELCOME
to the
MIZZOU
FAMILY!
Dear MU Parents, Family and
Friends,
Welcome to fall at Mizzou! We are
pleased that you have joined us for Family
Weekend 2014, and have scheduled a
variety of activities designed especially for
you and your student to enjoy together —
attending a college open house, enjoying
the events on the Quad, cheering on the
Tigers at various athletic events, and
simply walking through the campus to get
a closer look at your student’s MU home.
Visit the Student Center, state of the art
Recreation Complex, and eat lunch in a
dining hall. Meet our Chancellor and First
Lady as they open their home Saturday
morning. Get to know downtown and more
about our Columbia community.
I’ll be looking for you at breakfast before
you head out of town on Sunday. Through
it all, I hope you will take an opportunity to
meet other MU parents and students, and
share stories of this special place.
We know parent and family support is a
key component of student success, and
our relationship with you is an important
one. This weekend, I encourage you
to get to know the Office of Parent
Relations. They will be happy to answer
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any questions you may have and will
be an excellent resource for you during
your student’s time at the University.
Let’s work together to help your student
be successful inside and outside of the
classroom. Welcome to the Mizzou family!
University of Missouri
Sincerely,
Cathy C. Scroggs
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
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Welcome from Parent
Relations
Parents and Families,
We are so excited to welcome you to the
tradition of MU Family Weekend!
Now that your student is four weeks into
the fall semester, this is the perfect time
to visit and truly see campus through
their eyes. In planning the events for this
weekend, one theme consistently came
to mind — the Mizzou student experience.
The best way to showcase this unique
place is to bring you into the areas where
our students eat, live and study, where
they exercise, get involved, get motivated
and where they relax. Walk around
campus and get a feel for how your
student spends their day.
of all, enjoy connecting with your student
— we couldn’t be more proud of them.
Be sure to keep in touch throughout the
year. We love hearing from you.
Enjoy your weekend and Go Tigers!
Leslie Gale
Coordinator for Parent Relations
Colleagues from every aspect of campus
have been involved in creating a schedule
that has “something for everyone.”
Whether you are a parent of a freshman or
a senior, your first MU student or your last,
we want you to enjoy everything about the
University of Missouri this weekend. Look
to our volunteers to help you navigate
campus and answer any questions. Most
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Office of Service-Learning Open House
1 p.m.–5 p.m., Lowry Hall, 2nd Floor
Please come by and learn about the Office of Service-Learning. Service-learning at
MU strives to develop civic, corporate, and social responsibility while enhancing the
students’ personal growth and enriching the lives of people within our community. Our
programs are local, national, and global. We serve the entire campus. This is an open
house, so drop by anytime. We will have some great pictures and videos on display.
Light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to visiting with you.
servicelearning.missouri.edu
Trulaske College of Business Open House
Family Weekend
Schedule of Events
2 p.m.–4 p.m., 112 Cornell (Trulaske College of Business Visitors Center)
The Trulaske College of Business will host a Meet ‘n Greet with the Assistant Dean
for Undergraduate Programs & Student Services reception on Friday afternoon from
2–4 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet with the assistant dean, academic
advisors, Business Career Services, and Professional Development Program staff
members as well as take a tour of Cornell Hall with a current student ambassador.
Missouri School of Journalism Family Weekend Open House
2 p.m.–4 p.m., Room 100 A, Reynolds Journalism Institute
Families can stop in 100 A of Reynolds Journalism Institute to pick up a map to the
various areas in the school that will be open. Parents can visit with faculty, see labs, and
learn about projects going on at the school. There will be a short presentation every 20
minutes beginning at 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
Photos with Truman the Tiger
*indicates the event requires pre-registration
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m., MU Student Center
Truman has agreed to make a special appearance at Family Weekend. Stop by the
registration area Friday afternoon for a chance to have your photo taken with Truman.
There is no cost and the photo will be emailed to you. This opportunity is sponsored by
MU Counseling Center in conjunction with the Office of Parent Relations.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Family Weekend Check-In
Noon–7 p.m., MU Student Center
Study Abroad Open House
Black and Gold Friday
8 a.m.–9 p.m., The Mizzou Store
Get the family geared up Mizzou-style! Save 25% all day on Mizzou logo clothing and
gifts. www.themizzoustore.com
3 p.m.–5 p.m., MU International Center, N52 Memorial Union
Come and drop by the International Center to learn about the vast array of study abroad
options available to MU students across all academic disciplines. Study abroad advisors
will be available to answer questions. Refreshments will be provided.
Open Classes
A chance to really see what college is like through the eyes of your student! A complete
list of classes open to families is posted online at mizzouparents.missouri.edu.
Student Success Center Open House
1 p.m.–3 p.m., Student Success Center (located on Lowry Mall)
The Student Success Center will have an open house including tours of the building and
information on what the center offers to provide students with the tools they need to
succeed.
Honors College Open House
1 p.m.–5 p.m., Lowry Hall, 2nd floor
Families and students, please stop by to say hi!
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Ellis Library Guided Tours
3 p.m.–5 p.m., Ellis Library
Family Weekend Choral Concert
5 p.m.–6 p.m., First Baptist Church (1112 East Broadway, Columbia MO 65201)
*Shabbat Dinner
6 p.m. at the Chabad House, 313 E. Brandon Rd Columbia, MO 65203
(corner of S. Providence Rd)
Come join us for Chabad's weekly Shabbat dinners. At Chabad anyone from freshman
to PHD candidate is welcome. You will partake in an intimate and elegant dinner where
we will eat, meet new Jewish friends and celebrate Shabbat in a warm and enjoyable
manner. For more information or to RSVP please contact Rabbi Avrami Lapine at
(573) 442-5755 or rabbi@jewishtigers.com.
Comedy Show: Family Weekend Comedian Jon Reep
Shabbat Services and Dinner at Hillel
6 p.m. at Mizzou Hillel, 1107 University Ave
Join Hillel and the Jewish Student Organization for an egalitarian, student-led Shabbat
service followed by a homemade, kosher dinner. A great opportunity to connect and
relax. For more information please visit www.mizzouhillel.com.
Mizzou Women’s Soccer vs. LSU
6:30 p.m. Columbia, MO
7 p.m. Missouri Theatre
Mizzou is proud to welcome comedian and winner of the fifth season of Last Comic
Standing, Jon Reep! Come out and enjoy a night filled with laughter. Please note: the
performance may not be suitable for younger audience members. Parental discretion is
advised. Ticket prices for students are $3 and $5 for guests/public. Please visit
stufftodo.missouri.edu for updates. Sponsored by the MSA/GPC Special Events Committee.
Weekend Movie: How To Train Your Dragon 2
Shows at: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Wrench Auditorium, Memorial Student Union
When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild
dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center
of a battle to protect the peace. Admission is $1. Tickets are available at the door. Rated
PG. Sponsored by MSA/GPC Films Committee.
Family Weekend: Mizzou on the Quad
8 p.m.–11 p.m., Francis Quadrangle (Rain Site: Stotler Lounge, Memorial Student Union)
Show off Mizzou to your family by coming to the quad, where we will have lots of
Mizzou treats and activities (while supplies last) including Buck’s Tiger Striped Ice
Cream, a photo booth, and more! Sponsored by Mizzou After Dark - Department of
Student Life, the MSA/GPC Department of Student Activities, and the MU Parent
Leadership Council.
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CAFNR Family Breakfast for CAFNR Students and Families
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m., Culinary Café, Eckles Hall
RSVP required by September 12th. Please make reservation online at
www.cafnralumni.com/familyweekend2014. Please call (573) 882-0089 with questions.
Family Weekend Check-In
9 a.m.–Noon, MU Student Center
The Mizzou Store Hours
10 a.m.–6 p.m.
School of Health Professions Annual Pancake Breakfast
8 a.m.–11 a.m., Lewis Hall Lobby
The School of Health Professions (SHP) will host a pancake breakfast in the Lewis &
Clark Hall Lobby for all SHP students and their families on Saturday morning of Family
Weekend. Come meet the Dean, faculty, staff and other SHP students. This event is free.
Honors College Open House
8 a.m.–11 a.m., Lowry Hall, 2nd floor
Families and students, please stop by to say hi!
Chancellor’s Open House
Time TBA, Chancellor’s Residence, Francis Quadrangle
The Chancellor and Mrs. R. Bowen Loftin invite students and their families to an open
house at The Residence on Francis Quadrangle, the oldest building on the oldest public
university west of the Mississippi River. Admission is free. Sponsored by the Division of
Student Affairs.
Arts and Science Advisement Center Open House
10 a.m.–Noon, 107 Lowry Hall
Office of Service-Learning Open House
1 p.m.–5 p.m., Lowry Hall, 2nd Floor
Please come by and learn about the Office of Service-Learning.
servicelearning.missouri.edu
*Family Craft Hour at the Craft Studio
School of Nursing Open House
8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m., Sinclair School of Nursing Building
The building will be open for tours and faculty will be available to meet parents and
family members. There will also be breakfast foods and door prizes!
10 a.m.–2 p.m., The Craft Studio, N12 Memorial Student Union
(lower level of Memorial Union North)
Register your family for an hour at the Craft Studio and express your TIGER PRIDE by
making a black and gold picture frame. Hang it on your wall to let everyone know your
true colors… BLACK AND GOLD FOREVER! Whether you’re super-crafty or not-so-much,
we’ll make sure you walk away with a keepsake to remember your Family Weekend
experience for years to come. Open to all ages (children under 18 must be accompanied
by an adult). Sponsored by the MSA/GPC Craft Studio. Reservations are required for
guaranteed spot.
*Family Weekend Pre-Game Meal
10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at three residential dining locations: Pavilion at Dobbs,
Plaza 900 and Rollins
Join us for a traditional pre-game meal in a location your student enjoys everyday! Guest
servers and lots of black and gold will provide a festive atmosphere for fans preparing
to cheer on the Tigers! Pre-paid tickets are encouraged and available through Family
Weekend registration. Sponsored by Campus Dining Services
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Study Abroad 101 for Parents
Weekend Movie: How To Train Your Dragon 2
11 a.m., 1209 A&B Student Center
Do you have a student interested in studying abroad? Come and learn more about the
programs MU offers, the planning process, health and safety abroad, costs, scholarships,
academic credit, and more!
Shows at: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Wrench Auditorium, Memorial Student Union
When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild
dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center
of a battle to protect the peace. Admission is $1. Tickets are available at the door. Rated
PG. Sponsored by MSA/GPC Films Committee.
Cub Carnival
1 p.m., Kuhlman Court (between the MU Student Center and Ellis Library)
Join the Student Unions Programming Board (SUPB) as we celebrate Mizzou Family
weekend on Kuhlman Court outside the MU Student Center. Play games, bounce around
in our bounce house, relax, and cheer on the Tigers for a fun, family-friendly event! Cub
Carnival will be cancelled in the event of rain. www.missouristudentunions.com
*Football Game: MU vs. Indiana
Kick Off, TBA, Faurot Field, Memorial Stadium
*Mizzou Engineering Family Weekend BBQ
2.5 hours prior to kickoff, Lafferre Hall South Parking Lot
Registration Opens on August 18th. RSVP to engineering.missouri.edu/family-weekend
Maximum of four FREE attendees including student. There are a limited number of
spaces available and registration is based upon a first-come first-served basis. $5 per
additional person if registering more than 4 people. Payments will be taken on site.
SATURDAY RESIDENCE HALL EVENTS
Hatch Hall
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Students, families, and guests are invited to the Hatch Hall Main lounge to partake in
light refreshments provided by the Hatch Hall Council. Families will have the opportunity
to interact with some of the Hatch Hall Council leaders and floor staff and write
encouraging messages to their students.
Schurz Hall
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Students and their families will be invited to join the staff for refreshments and pastry
reception in Schurz main lounge. This will be an opportunity for the students to show off
the community and for parents to interact with the staff.
College Avenue Hall
9 a.m.–10 a.m.
Students and their families will be invited to join the staff for refreshments and pastry
reception in the main lobby. This will be an opportunity for the students to show off the
community and for parents to interact with the staff.
McDavid Hall
9 a.m.–11 a.m.
McDavid is hosting an open house and art exhibit for Family Weekend. In the Art Gallery
you will find work that has been created by residents and represents the theme of family.
You are also invited to create a note of encouragement for your student in the McDavid
main lounge. All you need to bring are your supportive words and creative thoughts to
give to your student, basic art supplies will be provided. Light breakfast and some live
student performances will be taking place in the main lounge.
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with a memorable photo. Your student’s CA/LA/PAs and Hall Government officers are
teaming up to make this a weekend to remember. Stationery will be provided for family
and friends to write an encouraging note to their student, which will be delivered one
week later to the student’s mailbox by hall staff. A Mizzou backdrop will allow family and
friends to pose with their student for a free picture (photos will be emailed). We hope to
see you there!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
*Parent Breakfast with the Vice Chancellor
9 a.m. Stotler Lounge, Memorial Student Union
Vice Chancellor Cathy Scroggs extends a special invitation to parents and students
for Sunday breakfast. Wrap up your Mizzou weekend with great food and conversation
while you learn more about the Mizzou student experience. Seating is limited; open to
families who pre-registered.
Catholic Student Association Family Weekend Masses
Mark Twain Hall
9 a.m.–11 a.m.
Enjoy a light breakfast and meet Mark Twain staff. Visiting families and friends of
students can write small notes or cards to students that will be delivered at a later date.
Guests can also experience brunch at The MARK on 5th Street, the newly renovated
campus dining facility located in Mark Twain Hall.
9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the St. Thomas More Newman Center, 602 Turner Ave
(corner of Turner and Tiger, across from the Business School)
Join the St. Thomas More Newman Center community for Mass and stay for a meetand-greet reception! Contact Angelle Hall (angelle.hall@commenwman.org), Director of
Campus Ministry, for more information.
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Johnston, Wolpers, Hawthorn/Galena/Dogwood Halls, Defoe-Graham,
and Tiger Diggs
9 a.m.–10 a.m.
Your student’s staff and Hall Government officers are teaming up to make this a
weekend to remember! Family and friends are encouraged to drop by the front desk or
office (Tiger Diggs) for a light breakfast (while supplies last) and an opportunity to leave
an encouraging note for your student. These cards will be delivered to your student by
hall staff later in the semester. We hope to see you there!
Laws, Lathrop, Jones, North/Center, & South Halls
Two hours prior to Kickoff
Family and Friends are encouraged to come by with their student to our front desks and
lobby areas for light refreshments and an opportunity to leave an encouraging note for
their student. Stationary will be provided for family and friends to write an encouraging
note to their student, which will be delivered one week later to the student’s mailbox by
hall staff. We hope to see you there!
Rollins (Hudson & Gillett Halls) & Virginia Avenue (Excellence, Respect,
Discovery & Responsibility Halls)
Two hours prior to Kickoff
Family and friends are encouraged to drop by the front desks for light refreshments,
and an opportunity to leave an encouraging note for their student, as well as walk away
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The Mizzou Store Hours
10 a.m.–6 p.m.
True Sons & Daughters Legacy Brunch
10:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Reynolds Alumni Center
Registration Opens August 18th. RSVP at www.mizzou.com/legacybrunch2014. The
Mizzou Alumni Association hosts this annual brunch celebrating our incoming legacy
students and their families. This is a free event, but space is limited and you are
encouraged to register early. Truman will be onsite and available for family photos. Be
sure to wear your black and gold!
College of Human Environmental Sciences Scholarship and Honors Convocation
1:30 p.m.–3:00 p.m., Stotler Lounge, Memorial Union
The College of Human Environmental Sciences will recognize all students who have
received scholarships throughout the year as well as invite the donors of those
scholarships to allow them the chance to be recognized and potentially meet their
scholarship recipient. Students are encouraged to invite their families to attend and
celebrate their achievements with them at this event.
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Store on Game Day. Make sure you have
your sunscreen. You might also consider
bringing a rain poncho.
If You Are Hosting Your Own Tailgate
Many families and fans choose to
have their own tailgate in one of the
surrounding parking lots or garages. If you
are planning to host your own pre-game
experience, be sure to have your favorite
snacks and beverages. Keep in mind that
no kegs or bulk quantities of alcohol are
allowed in vehicles or anywhere near
the stadium. Remember that University
alcohol policies are still in place, and it is
illegal for anyone under 21 to consume
alcohol. Barbecue grills are allowed in
parking lots but not in garages.
Be Safe!
Make sure you don’t leave valuables in
plain sight in your vehicle. If you bring a
purse or bag, it will be searched as you
enter the stadium.
Restrooms
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Expect Game Day Traffic
What Not To Bring
Allow plenty of time to get to the stadium.
Typically, roads and parking lots are
crowded on game days, so plan some
extra time for traffic delays. Plan some
extra time for parking as well. Many lots
and garages are available around campus
for free or a small fee. As you head
toward your tailgate, make sure to follow
directions of those people directing traffic.
Only cross at designated spots.
Memorial Stadium does not allow
umbrellas, strollers, coolers, video
cameras, pets, outside food or drink,
weapons, or backpacks. Please leave
these items at home or in your car.
What To Wear
Gold! The athletic department at Mizzou
encourages all fans to wear gold to all
games. You can get some great black and
gold Mizzou gear at the Mizzou Store on
Friday for 25% off or at the Tiger Team
Temporary restrooms are provided
in designated parking areas. Stadium
restrooms that open to both the concourse
and parking areas will be switched from
outside access to inside access one hour
prior to game time. Baby changing stations
are available in most restrooms except
inside gate 6E and 6W.
All Residence Halls Will Be Locked
If you need to get into a residence hall, be
sure to take your student with you. All halls
are locked twenty-four hours a day, seven
days a week and will require a Student ID
of a resident for entrance.
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How Do I Get To the Stadium From My
Tailgate or Parking?
Walk! The stadium is just west of the
Hearnes Center. Follow the directions
of the police officers that are directing
traffic. Be sure to look at the signs above
the gates to see which entrance is closest
to your seat. Gates will open 90 minutes
before game time.
Ticketing Procedures
Gates to Memorial Stadium will open
90 minutes prior to kickoff. All persons
attending must have a ticket (as a
courtesy, children age two and under
are admitted at no charge, provided they
do not take up a seat). Reserved ticket
locations are identified by a single letter
(West Side), double letter (East Side),
or section number (South End zone).
General Admission ticket seating is on
the grass hill overlooking the North End
Zone. Students using their student season
tickets must sit in the student section and
will not be permitted to sit with reserved
ticketholders. This includes their families.
Students wishing to sit with their family will
need to have purchased a ticket next to
their family.
Where to Park
Will Call
To pick up tickets at WILL CALL all
customers must show a valid photo ID.
The person ordering the tickets MUST
be the person picking up the tickets. Any
alterations to this policy must be arranged
with the University of Missouri Ticket
Office in advance of the event. The ticket
office and WILL CALL window will close at
the end of halftime.
How Do I Leave the Stadium?
As you leave, you may notice traffic is
heavy once again. Please look for the
officers who are directing traffic. Some
streets will be designated as right-hand
turn only. Pay close attention and follow
the officers’ instructions to be sure you get
out safely.
There are several options
for those wishing to park in
proximity to Memorial Stadium
on a single-game basis.
There are seven on-campus garages
available for game day parking. Most of
these garages are free with the exception
of the Maryland Avenue garage located
at the corner of Tiger/Maryland Ave. and
Hospital Drive, and Parking Structure
#7, located at the corner of Monk Drive
and Virginia Ave. The fee for these two
garages is $25 per game.
Missouri State Highway Patrol prohibit
parking on the shoulder of either side of
Providence Rd., from Stadium Blvd. south
to Reactor Field. Cones are placed on the
prohibited areas to facilitate pedestrian
walkways to the stadium on Providence
Road.
For those wishing to park in open-air
parking lots, there is parking available
in the small lot to the immediate south
of Lot R on Research Park Drive, as well
as in the Dalton Parking Lot located
to the north of Lot R on Research Park
Drive. These lots will fill quickly and are
available on a first come, first served
basis for a fee of $20. Both the oncampus garages as well as the two
open-air parking lots are reserved for
passenger vehicles only. RVs and buses
will not be allowed to park in these areas.
On game days, the Missouri Department
of Transportation (MoDOT) and the
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Office of Parent Relations
Parent Assistance Line:
(888) 631-1098
Email: parents@missouri.edu
Web: mizzouparents.missouri.edu
Parents are an integral part of the Mizzou
family. The University recognizes the
critical role you play and strives to create a
positive partnership with you.
We hope you’ll take full advantage of the
services and resources that the Office of
Parent Relations provides. We are your link
to the University, and we welcome your
feedback. Best of luck to you and your
student this year, and we look forward to
seeing you on campus!
the College Transition
You never thought the day
would come that your children
who argued over clothes,
divided their shared room down
the middle with masking tape,
and avoided each other at
school would actually be sad
to say good-bye. As your child
prepares to leave for college,
saying good-bye is equally
difficult for those leaving and
those being left behind, even
siblings. Sibling relationships
can be enduring, and a sense of
loss can be felt when an older
sibling heads off to college.
The Office of Parent Relations serves as
the primary liaison between the University
and MU parents. We plan, develop and
implement specific programs and services
designed to inform, educate and assist MU
families.
Be sure to submit your contact information
under the “Stay Informed” section of our
Website to receive monthly e-newsletters
just for parents, as well as important
updates from MU. Browse our list of
recommended readings for parents of
college students, view the frequently
asked questions or simply locate a phone
number or website of an office you’d like
to contact. Above all, don’t ever hesitate
to contact our office with questions or
concerns — we are here for you.
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Staying Connected
Whether a sibling is feeling lonely or
confused about their new perceived role
in the family, there are a variety of ways
that parents can help those children at
home stay connected with an older sibling
at college.
Plan family gatherings
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Plan a dinner out for just family
when the college student comes
home to visit.
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Explore a new city by meeting
halfway between home and college
for a day.
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Have the younger sibling(s) and
college sibling(s) collaboratively
plan a family weekend getaway.
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Virtual connection
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Plan weekly phone calls for younger
siblings to talk with their older
sibling.
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Provide access to email for siblings
back home.
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Help a sibling prepare a college
care package.
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Snail mail is always fun to get, so
encourage siblings to write each
other regularly.
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Plan a campus visit: Family
Weekend, Homecoming, Athletic
Events.
Opportunities to Reconnect
with Siblings Still at Home
Multiple changes are happening for the
college sibling, and similarly the siblings
left behind are experiencing change in a
newly constructed family unit. Consider
how you can anticipate the new “family
order”:
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The middle child or younger child
will now take on the role of the
oldest in the family.
Resources such as transportation,
bedroom space, computer, etc.
may need to be reallocated
appropriately amongst those
siblings still at home.
This is the time to give special
attention and support to the siblings
still at home.
Be careful not to send a “guilt trip”
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It is easy to try to “make” an
older sibling spend time with a
younger sibling, but allowing the
reconnection to happen naturally
will lead to a long-term renewed
relationship.
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Be careful not to make a returning
student feel guilty for wanting to
spend time with friends, bringing
new college friends home, or
needing alone time, rather than
spending time with family.
Family Reconfiguration When
College Student Arrives Home
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A homecoming will require
adjustments.
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Younger siblings experience
mixed emotions and may need
support from parents if they feel
that a returning college student
is monopolizing family time and
resources.
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Younger siblings may be confused
by perceived and real changes in
their college sibling. Once able to
talk about everything and anything,
siblings have led different lives over
the past few months and may need
to become re-acquainted.
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The middle or youngest sibling has
become comfortable with his role
as the “oldest” the past few months,
and will need to adjust to the
adapted family hierarchy once again.
Making the Most of
Family Weekend
When visiting campus, it’s
not just about crab puffs at
receptions and shaking hands.
This is a real opportunity to
connect with your student and
his/her campus!
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Attend Classes. See what your
student is experiencing in the
classroom so you can “talk
academics” throughout the
remainder of the year.
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Try New Things. There will likely be
quite a slate of activities available
during the weekend. Try some of
these new things with your student.
He/she may find a new hobby,
interest or direction as a result!
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Stay Connected with the Office
of Parent Relations. Make
sure you’re signed up for our
parent newsletter by visiting
mizzouparents.missouri.edu and
stay informed throughout the year.
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Put Yourself in Visitor Mode. You’re
on your student’s turf this weekend.
Let him take the lead and show you
his place with pride. And have a
wonderful visit!
Here are a few tips to help make the
most of your visit:
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Listen to Your Student. Listen
as he tells you about the rugby
intramurals team he joined or the
bio lab he’s really enjoying. Listen
as she tells you about a group
she’d like to join or how much she
has connected with her CA/LA/
PA. This is your time together to
communicate face-to-face. Try to
talk less and listen more — you just
may pick up on some subtleties that
don’t come through long-distance
via IM and phone calls.
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Ooh and Aah Instead of Huffing
and Puffing. Try to be upbeat and
positive throughout the weekend.
Comment on how good the dining
hall food is instead of making
negative remarks. Compliment what
your student has done to make her
room look homey, how pretty the
campus grounds look, and more.
Your student will be seeing campus
through your eyes this weekend!
Meet and Mingle. Attend
receptions, talk with other parents,
and meet administrators and faculty.
These folks are at your disposal
during the weekend. Plus, you’ll get
a better feel for what campus life is
about and who is available to your
student.
Participate on Campus. It might be
tempting to head off campus away
from the hubbub yet participating
on campus is how you and your
student will likely feel most
connected.
More Tips
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It may be time for your student to
switch from summer clothes to fall/
winter ones. If you’re driving in for
Parent/Family Weekend, bring a
load with you and take the no longer
needed clothes home. It’ll save your
student some valuable space!
•
Get to know your student’s friends
during the weekend. You may even
want to suggest ahead of time that
a group of their friends and families
all go out for dinner one night (with
everyone paying their own way).
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Check out campus facilities while
you’re visiting. If the pool is open,
why not go for a swim? Roam around
the student union, visit nature nooks
on campus and soak it all in.
Hide a note under your student’s
pillow or tucked into his computer
keyboard so that he’ll find it once
you’ve gone home. It’ll help the good
feelings associated with your visit
linger on.
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Important
Academic Dates
2014–2015 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
FALL SEMESTER 2014
DAY
DATE
Classwork begins @ 8 a.m.
Mon
August 25
Labor Day Holiday (no classes)
Mon
September 1
Thanksgiving recess begins @ close of day
Sat
November 22
Classwork resumes @ 8 a.m.
Mon
December 1
Classwork ends @ close of day
Thu
December 11
Reading Day
Fri
December 12
Final examinations begin
Mon
December 15
Fall semester closes @ 5:30 p.m.
Fri
December 19
Commencement
Fri/Sat
December 19 & 20
SRING SEMESTER 2015
DAY
DATE
Martin Luther King Holiday (no classes)
Mon
January 19
Classwork begins @ 8 a.m.
Tue
January 20
Spring Recess begins @ close of day
Sat
March 21
Classwork resumes @ 8 a.m.
Mon
March 30
Classwork ends @ close of day
Thu
May 7
Reading Day
Fri
May 8
Final examinations begin
Mon
May 11
Spring semester closes @ 5:30 p.m.
Fri
May 15
Commencement
Fri, Sat, Sun
May 15, 16 & 17
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Columbia Area Resources
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Places to Live
Brookside
(573) 875-0174
www.liveatbrookside.com
Please see ad on p. 20 and 21.
Gateway At Columbia
3904 Buttonwood Dr.
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 442-4730
gatewayatcolumbia.com
Please see ad on p. 13.
Places to Stay
Grindstone Canyon
3101 Old 63 S.
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 256-7897
www.grindstonecanyon.com
The Reserve at Columbia
2500 Old Hwy. 63 S.
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 256-7344
www.reserveatcolumbia.com
Please see ad on p. 19.
Where to Shop
Mizzou Store
911 E. Rollins
Columbia, MO 65211
(573) 882-7611
themizzoustore.com
Please see ad on inside front
cover.
The Textbook Game
904 Elm St., Ste. 212
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 441-8398
thetextbookgame-columbia.com
Please see ad on p. 33.
Courtyard Columbia
LeMone Industrial Blvd.
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 443-8000
www.marriott.com/coucy
Please see ad on p. 17.
The Gathering Place Bed &
Breakfast
606 S. College Ave.
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 443-4301
www.gatheringplace
bedandbreakfast.com
Please see ad on p. 23.
What to See & Do
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Laundry Bag
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UniversityParent’s Guide to
Supporting your Student’s
Freshman Year
www.amazon.com/GuideSupporting-Your-StudentsFreshman/dp/0692027440
Please see ad on p. 4.
Columbia Star Dinner Train
6501 N. Brown Station Rd.
Columbia, MO 65202
(573) 474-2223
www.dinnertrain.com
Please see ad on p. 26.
Gustin Golf Course
18 Stadium Blvd.
Columbia, MO 65211
(573) 882-6016
www.gustingolfcourse.com
Please see ad on p. 27.
Additional Services
Custom Complete Automotive
215 S. Providence Rd.
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 875-5370
www.customcompleteautomotive.com
Please see ad on p. 11.
Missouri Student Unions
MU Student Center
901 E. Rollins
Columbia, MO 65211
(573) 882-1174
www.missouristudentunions.com
Please see ad on p. 3.
MU Counseling Center
119 Parker Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
(573) 882-6601
counseling.missouri.edu
Please see ad on p. 23.
MU International Center
N52 Memorial Union
Columbia, MO 65211
(573) 882-6007
international.missouri.edu/parent
Please see ad on p. 15.
MU Libraries
104 Ellis Library
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 882-4701
library.missouri.edu
Please see ad on p. 12.
MU Parents Fund
S1 Memorial Union
Columbia, MO 65211
(877) 443-8268
studentaffairs.missouri.edu
Please see ad on p. 9.
MU Student Health Services
1020 Hitt St., 4th floor
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 882-7481
studenthealth.missouri.edu
Please see ad on p. 22.
Residential Life at MU
0780 Defoe-Graham Hall
901 Hitt St.
Columbia, MO 65211
(573) 882-7275
reslife.missouri.edu
Please see ad on p. 32.
StorageMart
6 Locations In Columbia
Columbia, MO 65203
(877) 786-7243
www.Storage-Mart.com
Please see ad on p. 16.
Tigers Credit Union
308 S. Ninth St., Suite 114
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 443-8462
www.tigerscu.org
Please see ad on p. 9.
University Garage Lee’s Tire
916 Champions Dr.
Columbia, MO 65201
(573) 321-5433
www.universitygarage.com
Please see ad on p. 30.
UniversityParent E-News
www.UniversityParent.com
US Bank
911 Rollins, in the Student Center
(573) 441-0809
www.usbank.com
Please see ad on p. 14.
For advertising inquiries, please contact UniversityParent at
(855) 947-4296 or email: ads@universityparent.com
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