Junior Family
Newsletter
November 2018
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Dear Class of 2020 Families,
November marks the countdown to the end of our 2018 fall semester. Your students should feel good about all they have accomplished so far as they near the last day of classes on December 7th. Thanksgiving Break is November 21st through 25th, and if your student has not yet made travel arrangements, encourage her or him to find a way home with the
Tribe Rides
Facebook group. If your student is not journeying off campus, don’t worry. All residence halls will remain open to students throughout the break.
This month is a great time for students of all classes to visit the
Cohen Career Center
to learn how the team can help them in their career exploration and prepare them to make good use of their holiday breaks. The deadline to apply for Winter Break Externships is November 2nd!
We hope this month’s newsletter is helpful to you, and if you have any questions, comments, or ideas please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Sincerely,
Jen Christensen and Dave Giarracco P'20
Boulder, CO
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Residence Life Applications
Is your student an outstanding leader? Do they have what it takes to be a student staff member in the halls? Residence Life is accepting applications for the 19/20 academic year.
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Last Chance Ring Sales & Junior Class Ring Ceremony
The Junior Class Ring Ceremony is a W&M tradition that will take place ion February 16, 2019. Family members are encouraged to attend. Next week are the "Last Chance Ring Sales" in order to have special sale pricing AND have your ring available in time for the ceremony. The sale is scheduled for NEXT WEEK November 6th and November 7th at the Sadler Center from 11am-3pm. Jostens representatives will have samples, take class ring orders, and answer any questions. More information can be found at the Class of 2020 Tribelink page.
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November Workshops at Cohen
The Cohen Career Center still has many opportunities for students to get engaged before the Thanksgiving break! Encourage your students to review this month's workshops, such as a Virtual Meet-Up with Ogilvy & Mather on November 9th and Finding Internships in Entertainment and Media on November 5th. If your student is interested in careers in the creative sector, consider the Creative Industries Immersion Trip to NYC. Applications are due on November 30th. Students can also learn the fundamentals of resume writing and job searching through Crash Courses this month. All workshops can be found in TribeCareers!
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Subscribe to W&M Auxiliary Services' Monthly Newsletter
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William & Mary Rankings
1st
for the
Best Public University in Virginia by the
New York Times
1st in the nation for the
Happiest Students by the
Princeton Review
2nd out of the
Top 150 Universities in the U.S. by
Heterodox Academy
2nd in the nation for having the
Highest Graduation Rate for Public Universities by
Money
5th in the nation for
Undergraduate Teaching by
U.S. News & World Report
10th in the nation for
Best Public School by
Forbes
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Clubs & Organizations
William & Mary has more than 450 clubs and organizations on campus, making getting involved and staying engaged a part of life. The vast array of organization options is due to William & Mary's diversity among the broad student body. From ping pong to EDM, William & Mary has a club for everyone.
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Chick-fil-A Introduced to Tribe Square
Just a few steps from campus, Chick-fil-A provides a great alternate dining option for students. Tribe Square Chick-fil-A is run by Sodexo, the primary provider of food at William & Mary, enabling students to use dining dollars from their meal plan to purchase a meal, tax free!
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Have Questions? Academic Advisors are available to help!
Last year, the Office of Academic Advising held over 500 appointments with students regarding degree and class topics such as schedules, declaring a major, degree requirements, and policy petitions. Advisors are standing by to assist students at any level who have questions or need guidance with navigating their William & Mary degree. With spring registration underway, students may be concerned with the courses they are registered for, how they are progressing through their various degree requirements toward graduating on time, or how to handle confusion pertaining to their major. Students can easily make appointments whenever needed through the Academic Advising website.
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Parents Present Check to President Rowe
During Family Weekend’s welcome session, Gloria and Ted Chambers P’20 – Chairs of the Parent & Family Council – presented to President Katherine Rowe a ceremonial check for $917,340 to the Parents Fund. This sum was given by nearly 4,000 parent donors in fiscal year 2018 and now supports
resources for student success
during the 2018-2019 academic year. The Chambers announced that this year’s Parents Fund goal is $1 million dollars, which will provide funding for additional services and enhanced programs to help students flourish. Thank you to all our parents who have already made contributions this year! Gifts of all sizes make a difference!
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On Tag Day, October 10, 2018, students adorned their favorite buildings and people made possible through private support with yellow banners and pins. If you visit campus – or browse the
Parent & Family Programs Facebook page
– you will still see these signs of thanks for our wonderful donors (you!).
Amy Zhao ’19 is thankful for the impact your Parents Fund gifts have had on her experience of wellness at William & Mary:
I'm thankful that the Wellness Center encourages me to take courses on mindfulness, helps me proactively take care of myself, and gives me a space to clear my head or meditate. All of these things have contributed to my overall flourishing at William & Mary, and I look forward to taking this knowledge with me wherever I go later in life.
Your gift to the Parents Fund provides eating disorder awareness programming, student counseling co-payments, flu vaccines, free wellness classes, and after-hours and weekend counseling support. This November, we are thankful for parents’ generosity toward these life changing resources.
Thank you, families!
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Parent & Family Programs
William & Mary
P.O. Box 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187
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