W&M October Newsletter - Class of 2020 Families

First Year Family Newsletter

October 2016

Dear Class of 2020 Families,

A busy academic month broken up by Homecoming celebrations and exciting autumn events, October also carries with it Fall Break. This time off is a wonderful opportunity for students to unwind, return home to visit family, or even engage in service opportunities. While your student continues to explore new opportunities through William & Mary, on campus and off, be sure to stay connected with Parent & Family Programs through social media and our website.

Over Family Weekend, the Parent & Family Council set a goal of reaching 30% parent participation by the end of the fiscal year on June 30, 2017. We hope all Freshman parents will join us in this challenge and make a gift of any size to the College this year. Stay tuned throughout the academic year and track our progress to this goal!

We hope you have the chance to enjoy the company over Fall Break and we wish you the best for the coming months. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Sincerely,

Alicia and Con Coughlin P'20

pfcleadership@wm.edu

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Alternative Fall Breaks

Students participating in alternative fall breaks this month will be working on issues of access and integration for immigrants and refugees in North Carolina, creating community with adults with disabilities, and supporting post-incarceration re-entry into society in Richmond.

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Residence Life

Fall brings cooler weather. If your student lives in a building with AC, visit the Housing Contract and click on Air Conditioners to learn about our procedures for shut down in buildings that are not individually controlled.

Fall break is just around the corner and the Thanksgiving and Winter breaks will be here before you know it – PLAN AHEAD! Find out which breaks the halls stay open and which one we close down for on our website. Make sure your students are taking advantage of this well-deserved down time.

Congratulations to all our new Hall Council Members!!!! Is your student involved?

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Career Readiness Punchcard

Your student can get on the road to becoming career ready through the career center's Career Readiness Punchcard program. Students will strategically complete activities such as meeting with an advisor, attending a workshop, conducting an informational interview, or having their resume and LinkedIn profile reviewed.

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Opportunities for Study Abroad

In the most recent report released by the Institute of International Education, W&M had the highest percentage of undergraduates studying abroad among public universities in the United States! Have questions about the opportunities available to your student? Study Abroad workshops are held daily, and the Global Education Office has walk-in hours 11am-5pm, Monday-Friday.

Family Weekend 50th Anniversary

Parents and other relatives of William & Mary students gathered on campus Sept. 23-25 for a weekend of festivities celebrating the 50th anniversary of Family Weekend, giving them a glimpse of what it’s like to be a part of the university’s family.

Check out this video highlighting the 50 years of families.

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DANCEVENT

Dancevent (Oct. 20-23) is a PBK tradition - a concert of original choreography by Dance faculty members Joan Gavaler, Denise Damon Wade and Lauren Morris performed by faculty, the Orchesis Modern Dance Company and guest artists.

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2016 - 2017 Parents Fund Initiatives

The Parents Fund surpassed a $1M goal and will fund over 80 initiatives to benefit students in the coming year. Parent & Family Council Chairs, Tracey '85 & Troy Laws P'18, P'20 presented President Reveley with ceremonial check over Family Weekend. Click below to read about all the 2016-2017 initiatives!