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As members of the Parent Association, you are also invited to
attend events near the University and around the country.
Visit the
Mount Union Alumni website
for details on all things alumni including more upcoming events.
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Shipping Address for Student Packages
To send a package to your student, please address it using this format:
Student Name
Campus Mail Box #
c/o UMU
906 S. Union
Alliance, OH 44601
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The Mount Union Fund
The Mount Union Fund invites you to partner in our mission to provide students with a truly exceptional college experience. To make a gift, or to learn more about the impact of The Mount Union Fund, please visit
our website
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Athletic Events
Fall sports are in full swing, while winter and spring sports are preparing already! There's always a team to watch and support either on or off campus. View the
athletic website
for sports schedules, team statistics and accomplishments throughout the year.
GO RAIDERS!!!
Important Dates
October 14-17:
Fall break: no classes
October 31: Last day to withdraw with a "W"
November 11: Last day to petition to change an exam
November 22-27: Thanksgiving Break begins, 11 p.m
November 28: Classes Resume from Thanksgiving Break
December 9: Last day of classes
December 11: Reading day
December 12-16: Final exam period
January 9: First day of classes
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Magazine
The Alumni Magazine is a wonderful way for parents to stay connected with what is happening on-campus. Visit the website to read the latest issue of the
magazine
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Gifts to Go
Mount Union's food service provider, AVI Fresh, offers
"Gifts to Go"
available for parents to send to someone on-campus. Click the link to view the gifts available plus send a greeting to your student!
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Looking to Volunteer?
There are a few opportunities parents have to volunteer:
- Become involved with Mount Union Women! Mount Union Women was founded in 1933 to support the education of women. Any female graduate or friend of the University may be a member. The organization has active chapters in Alliance and Canton/Massillon that work the concession stands at home football games and host programs throughout the year to raise money for scholarships. Numerous scholarships are awarded each year to deserving female students at Mount Union. Contact the Alumni Office at alumni@mountunion.edu indicating your interest.
- Become a career mentor through our web-based Exceptional Connections program. This exciting program was designed specifically for Mount Union and recently launched to connect students, alumni and friends of the institution. Connect for mentoring, shadowing or internship opportunities, classroom speaking possibilities and connecting for general career advice.
- Participate in M Club events. M Club is the alumni varsity letter winner association that holds several events throughout the year to support current Raider athletic programs. All Raider fans are invited to their annual Reverse Raffle & Silent Auction and their summer Golf Outing.
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We Want to Know What You're Up to!
Have you moved recently? Changed your e-mail address? Have a new job?
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U and the President
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Welcome to the 2016-2017 Academic Year at the University of Mount Union. Whether you are new to the Parent Association or an already-involved parent of a returning student, we thank you for entrusting us with your students' futures. I assure you that their success is our top priority as we strive to provide each and every one of them with an experience that is exceptional and rewarding.
Mount Union provides an educational experience with outstanding results. Among our 17,000 alumni are individuals who are making an impact throughout our nation and around the world, both professionally and through service to their communities and beyond. Whether recent graduates or veterans in their careers, they are living proof that a Mount Union education prepares students for a rewarding future. The following are just a few examples.
Clearly, we are very proud of these graduates and all of
their fellow alumni.
They are a testament to the type of experience we provide, and they truly illustrate that a
Mount Union education is a proven investment. We are
very pleased to call them our own!
As president of Mount Union, I can think of
nothing
more
rewarding than
witnessing our students'
transformations into productive, energetic and compassionate contributors to the world, and I look
forward to witnessing first-hand all that your students will accomplish now and into the future. It is
truly a pleasure to work hand-in-hand with you in
encouraging your students to reach their full potential.
Best regards,
Dick Merriman
President
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U and Mount Union News
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 From Cornfields to RIO: The story of A.J. Digby
Class of #Mount2020 member A.J. Digby will be representing the U.S.A and Mount Union in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the 2016 Paralympic Games happening Sept. 7-18. Check out his
You can also subscribe to "
Passion Called PURPLE
", the blog sharing AJ's story and more stories of the people who make Mount Union exceptional.
Mount Union welcomed more than 700 students in the Class of 2020
Freshman students attended Mount Union's annual
Matriculation Convocation ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 18. At Matriculation, they heard from The President, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Great Teacher of the Year and the Student Senate President. Click
here
to read the full article.
Mount Union Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program Received Candidate for Accreditation Status
"Receipt of Candidate for Accreditation status from CAPTE (the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy) is the first step toward obtaining full accreditation and is the culmination of an immense amount of work and effort for the faculty and staff in the Department of Physical Therapy," said Dr. Robert Frampton, chair of the Department of Physical Therapy at Mount Union. The Physical Therapy program welcomed 28 students in its inaugural class who started their coursework on Monday, Aug. 28. To learn more about the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at Mount Union visit our
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U and Mount Union Events
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 September 17 - Family Day
Join us here at UMU for a full day of fun!
The mission of Family Day is to provide students and their families an opportunity to reconnect during the fall semester. A full schedule of events and further information about event registration for Family Day is available on the Mount Union
webpage.
If you have questions or need more information, please feel free to contact Kate Carnell, Director of Student Involvement and Leadership, at 330-823-2885 or
[email protected].
While you're on campus, stop by Art Fest at the Campus Lakes!
Sept. 24: Alumni Tailgate
Raiders @ Baldwin Wallace
Alumni and parents in the Cleveland area, or attending the football game, are invited to join us at our annual pre-game tailgate for food and socializing before cheering on the Mount Union Raiders agains
t Baldwin Wallace. Look for the Purple signs in the parking lot next to the stadium. Sponsored by the Mount Union Football Cleveland
Backers and the Mount Union Club of Cleveland.
October 7-8-9: Alumni Weekend and Homecoming!
Join us for a Mount Union celebration! ALL alumni, parents and friends are invited to campus for a full day of activities and the football game against Heidelberg. All events, locations and times are listed on the alumni
website
and are free of charge unless indicated otherwise. Gather your RAIDER gear, and we'll see you here!
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U and Your Student
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Center for Student Success
Combining the Offices of First Year Initiatives, Students in Academic Transition, Academic Support and
Career Development, the Center is here to support students
before they step foot on campus for their first class through graduation and beyond! Don't just read about it
though - meet all of the staff and hear us share about all
of our offices in
this video
! You can also learn more about our services by visiting our
Whether your student hasn't decided on a major, needs help creating a schedule, learning study skills, could use a tutor in that tough math class, or is looking to test out their interview skills with our mock interviewers, we are here to help!
We also greatly appreciate our partnerships with parents and family members. If you would like to refer your student to us, please feel free to reach out! You can email Jesse Cunion, executive director, or call our office coordinator, Janice Williams, at 330-823-8685. Help us help your student start this year off right!
 Fraternity and Sorority Life at Mount Union
There are a variety of ways in which a student can get involved in campus life, and one of those is to consider joining a fraternity or sorority.
F
raternities and sororities
have long been part of student life at Mount Union, dating
back to 1875.
When a student chooses to join a fraternity or sorority, it is an exciting and significant step in his or her life. This important decision requires the support and understanding of parents and other family members. The fraternity or sorority experience teaches numerous unique life lessons, develops a number of various skills, and provides life-long connections and networking opportunities with chapter members across the country.
Mount Union Greek Life 101:
- 190 new members initiated in 2015-2016
- 28,373 hours of community service donated
- 3.20 is the all-fraternity/sorority GPA (higher than the all campus average)
- $51,342 donated to various philanthropic endeavors
- 28% of the undergraduate population is a member of a fraternity or sorority
- 87% of members are also involved in at least one other student organization on campus
To learn more about these benefits or about the process of joining, called recruitment, be sure to encourage your student to visit the University's website, or contact the Office of Student Involvement & Leadership at (330) 823-2885 or
[email protected]
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Student Financial Services
MAJOR FAFSA CHANGE COMING IN OCTOBER 2016 FOR THE 2017-2018 ACADEMIC YEAR
You will be able to file your FAFSA for fall 2017 as early as October 1, 2016. This FAFSA will use
your tax data from the "prior-prior year", which will be 2015 information. For more details on this change, click here
. This changes when you can file a FAFSA. The earlier
you file the better so that you can complete all missing documents in a timely manner.
Campus Jobs - Fall 2016/Spring 2017
We have simplified the criteria to work on campus. Students who meet these criteria can now earn up to $2,500. Your student can find more information on how to work on campus at the Office of Student Financial Services, located in the lower level of the Gartner Welcome Center. You can send emails to us at
[email protected]
or call us at 1-877-543-9185.
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