One Tribe, Many Families 
October 2014
In This Issue
In the News
Student Health Center
RAVE
Student Leadership Development
Cohen Career Center
Residence Life
Reves Cemter
Family Weekend

HOMECOMING
October 16-19
 

Alumni from across the decades will be back to celebrate our alma mater.  The weekend kicks off with the traditional homecoming parade on Friday.  On Saturday Tribe Football takes on Villanova.  The full schedule of events for the weekend can be found at the Homecoming website.

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Important Dates
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
  • Humanities and Social Science Research Fair
  • WM2 Women's Mentoring Program
  • Harm Reduction Education (Greek)
  • MLK Social Justice Service Programming
  • And many more experiences for our students! 

 

Mark Sikes
Now that fall is here and Family Weekend is just a memory, it is time to focus on academics because mid-terms are just around the corner. I hope that you find these articles to be both interesting and informative.

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

 

Phenomenal freshman: Anna Booman and the "golden" rule


 There are two traditions that Anna Booman '18 is proud to be a part of: following in her mother's footsteps as a student at William & Mary and assisting her father, mother and two siblings in the rescue of golden retrievers.

 

 Read more...

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!

RAVE Emergency App

 

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 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 with 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 student leadership!

Cohen Career Center 

   

Majors, Milk & Cookies
 
Demystify the major selection process during a collaborative workshop presented by the Cohen Career Center and Academic Advising using interest and skill assessments to align goals with potential paths. The program will use elements of the new online, self-paced career exploration and research tool, FOCUS 2. More information on FOCUS 2 can be found on the Career Exploration page at mycareer.wm.edu.

 

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.   
Reves Center

Study Abroad 101
  
Is your student interested in studying abroad? The Global Education Office (GEO) offers Study Abroad 101 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 students to the many resources available at GEO.
 
Check out our fall workshop schedule!
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 by 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.