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Welcome from Parent Relations
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Office of 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 2013, and have scheduled a
variety of activities designed especially
for you and your student to enjoy
together — attending a college open
house, enjoying the outdoor concert
on Lowry Mall, 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
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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.
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!
Sincerely,
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
any questions you may have and will
University of Missouri
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 five 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.
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Walk around campus and get a feel for
how your student spends their day.
with your student—we couldn’t
be more proud of them.
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 of all, enjoy connecting
Be sure to keep in touch throughout
the year. We love hearing from you.
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Enjoy your weekend and Go Tigers!
Laura A. Page
Coordinator for Parent Relations
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photo taken with Truman. There is no
cost and the photo will be e-mailed to
you. This opportunity is sponsored by
MU Counseling Center in conjunction
with the Office of Parent Relations.
Trulaske College of
Business Open House
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
Family Weekend
Schedule of Events
*indicates the event requires pre-registration
Residence Hall Events
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Family Weekend Check-In
Noon - 7 p.m., MU Student Center
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
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 and hard copies will be
available at Family Weekend Check-In.
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Many residence halls have their
own events planned throughout the
weekend. Be sure to check with your
student’s residence hall for details.
2 - 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.
Family Weekend Choral Concert
5 p.m. - 6 p.m., First Presbyterian
Church (16 Hitt Street)
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*Shabbat Dinner
7 p.m. at the Chabad House, 313 E.
Brandon Rd Columbia, MO 65203
Enjoy a delicious, home cooked,
four course dinner, complete with
song, celebration and stimulating
conversation. For more information
or to RSVP please contact Rabbi
Avremi Lapine at (573) 442-5755 or
rabbi@jewishtigers.com (Chabad
is a Student organization that
welcomes all Jews regardless
of background or affiliation)
*Comedy Show: Buzz Sutherland
7 p.m. Jesse Auditorium, Jesse Hall
Back by popular demand, Mizzou is
proud to welcome 16-time College
Entertainer of the Year Buzz Sutherland
to our campus for the Family Weekend
Comedy Show. Come out and enjoy
a night filled with laughter and fun.
3 p.m. - 5 p.m., Ellis Library
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.
2 p.m. - 4 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
6:30 p.m., Hearnes Center
Ellis Library Guided Tours
Student Success Center Open House
Photos with Truman the Tiger
Mizzou Women’s Volleyball
vs. South Carolina
*Tiger Trolley
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., departs from Hitt Street,
in front of Memorial Union, rain or shine
The fun, new way to explore campus
and the community! Hop on one of
our enclosed trolleys (heat and air
conditioning available) for an official
“Welcome to Columbia” tour, led by
guides with extensive knowledge of
MU and the surrounding area. To learn
more, visit: http://www.tigertrolley.net
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Please note: the performance may not be
suitable for younger audience members.
Parental discretion is advised. Tickets
are $5 for MU students and $8 for the
general public. Sponsored by the MSA/
GPC Special Events Committee.
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.
Weekend Movie: Monsters University
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28:
Shows at: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Wrench
Auditorium, Memorial Student Union
This new Disney Pixar film takes a look at
the relationship between Mike and Sulley
during their days at Monsters University
— when they weren’t necessarily the best
of friends. Admission is $1. Tickets are
available at the door. Rated G. Sponsored
by MSA/GPC Films Committee.
Family Weekend: Mizzou on the Mall
8 p.m. - 11 p.m., Lowry Mall (Rain Site:
Stotler Lounge, Memorial Student Union)
Show off Mizzou to your family by coming
to Lowry Mall, where we will have lots
of Mizzou treats and activities (while
supplies last) including Buck’s Tiger
Family Weekend Check-In
9 a.m. to Noon, MU Student Center
*Tiger Trolley
9-10:30 a.m.
Departs from Hitt Street, in front of
Memorial Union, rain or shine.
The fun, new way to explore campus
and the community! Hop on one of
our enclosed trolleys (heat and air
conditioning available) for an official
“Welcome to Columbia” tour, led by
guides with extensive knowledge of
MU and the surrounding area. To learn
more, visit: http://www.tigertrolley.net
The Mizzou Store Hours
8 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 Sat.
morning of Family Weekend. Come
meet the Dean, faculty, staff and other
SHP students. This event is free.
*CAFNR Family Breakfast for
CAFNR students and families
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.,
Culinary Café, Eckles Hall
RSVP required by September 23. Make
your reservation online: http://www.
cafnralumni.com/familyweekend2013
Questions? Please call (573) 882-8302
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!
Chancellor’s Open House
Time TBA, Chancellor’s Residence,
Francis Quadrangle
The Chancellor and Mrs. Brady Deaton
invite students and their families to
an open house at The Residence
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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.
*Mizzou Alumni Association
Tiger Tailgate
3 Hours Prior to Kickoff
Carnahan Quad & Reynolds Alumni Center
$15/p for MAA Members & Guests or
$20/p for Non-Members & Guests *only
one member required per registration.
Join the Mizzou Alumni Association for a
pre-game tailgate on the Carnahan Quad.
Enjoy a tailgate meal and beverages
as well as entertainment, games,
and Mizzou give-a-ways. Chancellor
Deaton will provide a welcome and
campus update along with other special
guests. A cash bar will be available.
*Mizzou Engineering Family
Weekend BBQ
2.5 hours prior to kickoff, Lafferre
Hall South Parking Lot
Registration Opens on August
12th. RSVP to http://engineering.
missouri.edu/family-weekend
Maximum of four FREE attendees
including student. Registration ends
on September 20th or until event
is full. $5 per additional person
if registering more than 4 people.
Payments will be taken on site.
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*Family Craft Hour at the Craft Studio
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.
Guest servers and lots of black and gold
will provide a festive atmosphere for fans
preparing to cheer on the Tigers! Prepaid tickets are encouraged and available
through Family Weekend registration.
Sponsored by Campus Dining Services
*Family Weekend Pre-Game Meal
*Football Game: MU vs. Arkansas State
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!
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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!
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This new Disney Pixar film takes a look at
the relationship between Mike and Sulley
during their days at Monsters University
– when they weren’t necessarily the best
of friends. Admission is $1. Tickets are
available at the door. Rated G. Sponsored
by the MSA/GPC Films Committee.
SATURDAY RESIDENCE HALL EVENTS
Laws, Lathrop, Jones, North/
Center, & South 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.
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 following front desks for light
refreshments, and an opportunity to leave
an encouraging note for their student,
as well as walk away with a memorable
photo. Your student’s CA/LA/Pas and
Hall Government officers are teaming
Kick Off, TBA, Faurot Field,
Memorial Stadium
Movie: Monsters University
Shows at: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Wrench
Auditorium, Memorial Student Union
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up to make this a weekend to memory.
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. 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!
College Avenue, Hatch & Schurz
Halls (Bingham area)
9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Bingham Courtyard/
Lower Bingham (heat/rain site)
Join Schurz, Hatch, and College Avenue
as their Hall Government treats you to
a light breakfast! This is an excellent
opportunity for families meet the
Hall staffs and spend time with their
students before taking part in the day’s
campus events. There will be a letter
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writing station so you can write notes
to your students that will be delivered
at a later date. GO MIZZOU!!!
Mark Twain
9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Mark Twain main lounge
Enjoy a light breakfast and meet Mark
Twain staff and Learning Community
stakeholders. 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.
McDavid
9 a.m. to 11 a.m., McDavid
main lounge & art gallery
McDavid Gallery is hosting a dual art
exhibit for Family Weekend. One half will
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consist of work
from prior residents.
The other will show
work submitted by
residents that represent
the theme of family. This
may consist of paintings,
poetry, family photos, etc. 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.
provide you with basic art supplies.
All you need to bring are your
supportive words and creative
thoughts to give to your student.
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Johnston, Wolpers, Hawthorn/
Galena/ Dogwood Halls, DefoeGraham, and Tiger Diggs
9 a.m.
Family and Friends are encouraged to
drop by the following front desks or office
(Tiger Diggs) for a light breakfast, and an
opportunity to leave an encouraging
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note for their student. Your student’s
staff and Hall Government officers are
teaming up to make this a weekend
to remember. Cards will be provided
to write an encouraging note to your
student. These cards will be delivered
to the student by hall staff later in the
semester. We hope to see you there!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29:
*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
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while you learn more about the Mizzou
student experience. Seating is limited;
open to families who pre-registered.
The Mizzou Store Hours
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
College of Human Environmental
Sciences Scholarship and
Honors Convocation
2 p.m. – 3:30 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 this event with
them and their achievements
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Game Day Tips
Expect Game Day Traffic
All Residence Halls Will Be Locked
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.
If you need to get into a residence hall, be
sure to take your student with you. All halls
will be locked all weekend and will require
a Student ID of a resident for entrance.
What Not To Bring
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.
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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 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
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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
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.
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
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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.
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 righthand turn only. Pay close attention
and follow the officers’ instructions
to be sure you get out safely.
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 who are directing
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Where to Park
There are several options for
those wishing to park in close
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.
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 on-campus 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 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.
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Office of Parent Relations
Parent Assistance Line: (888) 631-1098
E-mail: 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.
The Office of Parent Relations serves
as the primary liaison between the
university and MU parents. We plan,
develop and implement specific
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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 Web site to receive monthly
e-newsletters just for parents, as well
as important updates from MU. Browse
our list of recommended readings for
University of Missouri
parents of college students, view
the frequently asked questions or
simply locate a phone number or
Web site 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.
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!
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And Then There Were
Three: Helping Siblings
through 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.
Staying Connected
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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.
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.
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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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.
•
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.
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Resources such as transportation,
bedroom space, computer, etc. may
need to be reallocated appropriately
amongst those siblings still at home.
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This is the time to give special
attention and support to the
siblings still at home.
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older sibling spend time with
a younger sibling, but allowing
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naturally will lead to a longterm 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 mvonopolizing
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.
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Making the Most
of Family Weekend
Parent/Family Weekend, bring a
load with you and take the no longer
needed clothes home. It’ll save
your student some valuable space!
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!
•
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.
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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.
Here are a few tips to help
make the most of your visit:
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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.
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 PA/
CA. 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 longdistance via IM and phone calls.
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!
Meet & 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.
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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.
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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!
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Connect with the Campus Parent
Office. It’s a great way to meet
other parents and to participate
in the life of the campus.
•
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!
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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
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FALL SEMESTER 2013
DAY/DATE
Classwork begins @ 8 a.m.
Mon August 19
Labor Day Holiday (no classes)
Mon September 02
Thanksgiving recess begins @ close of day
Sat November 23
Classwork resumes @ 8 a.m.
Mon December 02
Classwork ends @ close of day
Thu December 05
Reading Day
Fri December 06
Final examinations begin
Mon December 09
Fall semester closes @ 5:30 p.m.
Fri December 13
Commencement
Fri/Sat December 13 & 14
SPRING SEMESTER 2014
DAY/DATE
Martin Luther King Holiday (no classes)
Mon January 20
Classwork begins @ 8 a.m.
Tue January 21
Spring Recess begins @ close of day
Sat March 22
Classwork resumes @ 8 a.m.
Mon March 31
Classwork ends @ close of day
Thu May 08
Reading Day
Fri May 09
Final examinations begin
Mon May 12
Spring semester closes @ 5:30 p.m.
Fri May 16
Commencement
Fri, Sat, Sun May 16, 17 & 18
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