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RAVE Emergency App
Student Health Center
Residence Life
Reves Center
Cohen Career Center
Student Leadership Development
Sophomore Slump
Family Weekend
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HOMECOMING 2014
Alumni from across the decades will be back to celebrate our alma mater.  The weekend kicks off with the traditional homecoming parade on Friday.  Saturday the Tribe takes on Villanova and Sunday alumni gather one final time before heading home.







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IMPORTANT DATES

in OCTOBER

6-24: Mid-term grades posted
 
11-14: Fall Break
 
16-19: Homecoming
 
24: Last day to withdraw from a course
Support the Parents Fund Today!

Your support funds:

- Summer research stipends

- Community service grants

- Parents' Award for Excellence in Academic Advising

- Science Research Fair

- WM2 Women's Mentoring Program

- Harm Reduction Education (Greek)

- MLK Social Justice Service Programming

- And many more experiences for our students!

 
One Tribe One Family                                              October 2014
Mark Sikes
Now that Family Weekend is over it is time to settle into academics and the mid terms of this semester.  I hope that you find these articles both interesting and informative.

S. Mark Sikes
Associate Dean of Students
Director of Parent & Family Programs 

RAVE Emergency App
Rave Guardian

 

Please encourage your student to download and use a new, free mobile safety app called Rave Guardian. Think of it as an emergency "blue phone" in their pocket. It provides your student with the ability to rapidly inform family, friends, campus police or other trusted individuals of a potential safety situation. And it works both on and off campus. The app allows your student to set a safety timer to notify loved ones to check in if alone or in an unfamiliar place, communicate directly with safety officials if they are in trouble, or send W&M Police text and photo tips if something seems suspicious. 

 

Learn more and download here. 

 

Student Health Center
Premier Student Health Fee

 

The Student Health Center is excited to introduce the Premier Student Health Center Fee.  You now have the option to enroll and eliminate many of the costs which could be incurred for services at the time of an appointment.  We are happy to discuss this with you if you have any questions.

 

Check out our website for more information and to enroll! 

Residence Life
Gimme a Break!
  
Fall break is just around the corner and the Thanksgiving and semester breaks will be here before you know it - PLAN AHEAD! All halls remain open for fall break, but most do close for the others. Make sure your students are taking advantage of this well-deserved down time.

Like W&M Residence Life on Facebook for up to date happenings in the halls.

Reves Center
Study Abroad 101
  
Is your student interested in studying abroad? The Global Education Office offers Study Abroad 101/201 and Summer Abroad workshops daily, and holds walk-in hours from 11am-5pm Monday through Friday. These sessions discuss how to find programs and locations that are a good fit for your student, and introduce them to the application processes for the academic year and summer study abroad.
 
Check out our fall workshop schedule.
Cohen Career Center
An Online Career Readiness & Exploration Tool
  
FOCUS 2 is a self-paced, online assessment tool that guides students through the elements of being career ready by assessing interests, skills, personality traits, and more.  It provides potential career pursuits based on a combination of results from a series of assessments.  The tool also assists in developing next step action plans to gaining experience and exposure to prioritized career goals. 

Student Leadership Development
Homecoming Weekend - October 17th-19th 
  
Homecoming Weekend at William and Mary isn't just an opportunity for alumni to return to campus.  It is a weekend of events, programming, celebration, and connection with friends and alums.  Student opportunities abound during the weekend and include the Homecoming Parade (with student organization floats), Tribe Tailgating before the game, and the Homecoming Comedy Show (sponsored by AMP) featuring comedy headliner, Hannibal Buress.

Learn more about our programs.

Avoid the Sophomore Slump 
Help your student succeed at W&M
  

It is your second year as a W&M Parent!  What can you do to help your student be successful?  


 

Oftentimes, sophomores can experience a "slump" as they navigate their second year of college.  Check out this article from College Parents of America to learn more about the sophomore slump and how you can support your student.

  
 Student Success
Family Weekend
  
A record number of families joined their students on campus last weekend for Parent and Family Weekend.  Participants enjoyed a Welcome Reception with President Reveley, a picnic lunch outside the Wren building, as well as a multitude of student led events. 

Weren't able to make it?  Check out this video for some weekend highlights.