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Sophomore Family
Newsletter
September 2017
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Dear Class of 2020 Families,
Welcome to a new and exciting year at William & Mary! As summer turns into autumn, your student’s classes have commenced, and the fall semester is underway here in the ‘Burg.
While your student explores new opportunities here at William & Mary, be sure to stay connected with the Parent & Family Programs website for exposure to the most pertinent family resources and the best ways to get involved and stay engaged. Additionally, Parent & Family Programs has created a forum on Facebook for Tribe Parents to interact and share common experiences, as well as make your transition smoother. Join the
group in addition to liking our
Parent & Family Programs page!
We hope to see you all on campus for Family Weekend later this month (Sept. 15-17). If you have any questions in the meantime, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Sincerely,
Dave Giarracco and Jen Christensen P'20
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One of William & Mary's most treasured traditions is our Opening Convocation ceremony. Signaling the start of the academic year, Convocation begins with the president of the university leading new students through the Wren portico to the wild cheers and warm handshakes of the entire William & Mary student body.
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William & Mary welcomes all Tribe Families to experience campus life first-hand at Family Weekend, which will take place Sept. 15-17. It is important to
register for Family Weekend before the event itself. We hope to see you here at William & Mary!
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LAST CHANCE: Exclusive Gear for Family Weekend
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Be sure to check out the newly released Family Weekend 2017 Gear: only available until the end of the day! This year we are offering a grey, long-sleeve t-shirt and a hot and cold travel mug. Shop them
here while supplies last!
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Happy New Year! - Updates from Residence Life
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On Friday 8/25 we checked in 1500+ residents. That's approximately 6 residents per minute. Over the course of the next four days, an additional 3500+ residents returned to campus housing. That is A LOT, but we are so glad you are here!!!
If your student is living in a William & Mary residence, it is vital they engage in the community. The best way to do that is to participate in Hall Council. This is a great leadership opportunity and allows your students voice to be heard in their community.
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Is your student interested in studying abroad for a summer or semester? Come learn about the
many international opportunities available to W&M students! The Global Education Office’s
September 16 from 12-3pm. It’s a great opportunity to learn about programs, meet W&M
faculty leading programs, and speak with students who have studied abroad. Have questions?
Study Abroad workshops are held daily, and the Global Education Office has walk-in hours
11am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
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Tuition/eBill Statement News
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The next Fall 2017 semester eBill Statement will be published September 8, 2017. The W&M Fall 2017
Tuition Payment Plan will close for enrollment September 11, 2017. Please be sure to watch for monthly
eStatements that may include printing charges or other incidental fees. You and your ‘authorized users’ will receive an email notification to alert you of a new eStatement and any amount due. Tuition Payment Plans will adjust accordingly.
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The Tribe game-day experience is going to be better than ever before for alumni, parents and friends during the 2017 Tribe football season! Join the William & Mary Alumni Association and other members of the Tribe family for a festive tailgate on the Alumni House lawn.
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MACE: My Active Career Exploration
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MACE is a six-week program, meeting for an hour a week, offered every semester to freshmen and sophomores, typically beginning after add/drop. It is most beneficial to students looking for assistance determining or confirming career options. At the end of the program, your student will create a three-semester plan, setting goals for career-related experiences in the near future.
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Ice Cream Social and Volunteer Fair
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The Office of Community Engagement is hosting an ice-cream social to connect service-minded students with each other and local non-profits. Even if students are not able to attend the ice-cream social, they can always stop by OCE for individualized service advising on the third floor of Blow Memorial Hall.
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W&M Theatre presents "Our Lady of Kibeho"
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Based on real events, Our Lady of Kibeho is an exploration of faith, doubt, and the power and consequences of both.
October 5–8, 2017
Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall
7:30pm, Thursday–Saturday
2:00pm, Sunday
Tickets on sale September 5!
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What do you get when you mix frisbees and color-changing cups together with class buttons - and then toss in free coffee and pastries on the first day of fall classes? Sophomore Swag & Sweets, a First-Year Initiative focused on student engagement, of course!
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Auxiliary and Dining Services would like to respond to concerns about Dining Dollars and provide information about the retail options accepting Dining Dollars this fall. Some changes of note include Qdoba gaining a permanent location in the Student X-Change, Cosi and the Center Court in Sadler reopening with late-night options, and Starbucks being added to the Boehly Cafe in Miller Hall. More information can be found on the Dining Services
website and
Facebook page.
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Join us this October 19-22 for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend!
The Tribe will come together for events for every age and interest.
We hope to see you there!
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If you are interested in receiving our newsletter translated in Mandarin, fill out the form below. The translation of each newsletter will be available a week after the original newsletters have been emailed. The first translated newsletter will be sent out next Friday, September 8.
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From Move-In to Commencement your student will find support and encouragement from the faculty, administrators and staff invested in their success and well-being. The College needs YOUR support to provide the resources and programs students need to flourish both academically and personally. Consider
making a gift to the Parent Fund
today!
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Parent & Family Programs
William & Mary
P.O. Box 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187
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