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Dear parents and families,
I hope your students’ first month of the semester was a successful one! Life at The New School has been vibrant and busy since the semester started. It was wonderful seeing so many of your students at our Annual Block Party last month, planned by our Office of Student Leadership and Involvement. Students had an opportunity to connect with various offices, try local food vendors, and participate in fun activities. President Shalala was in attendance and has been making her rounds across our campus to connect with our students at various events and activities. She loves meeting your students, so encourage them to say hello when they see her!
Making connections early in the year is so important for your student’s success, and there are lots of connections to be made at The New School. When you speak with your student next, ask them if they’ve attended office hours with their faculty members. Encourage them to join a student organization to get to know their peers (I hope they attended our Student Organization Fair last month!). If your student lives on campus, make sure they’re keeping the line of communication open with their roommates and their Resident Assistants to make the most out of their living experience.
We know that when students develop a sense of belonging, they are more likely to succeed, which is why I’m thrilled that our brand new Office of Equity and Belonging has been celebrating Latinx Heritage Month. From student meetups and storytelling events, to seminars, and even Grammy-winning performances, there is no shortage of incredible events celebrating our Latinx/a/o community. No matter how your student identifies, we’re committed to making The New School feel like home for them. To learn more about the events and activities happening during Latinx Heritage month, visit our event hub.
Finally, I hope you’ll be joining us in just a few weeks for our annual Family Weekend to connect with other New School parents. Read more below for opportunities to get involved in Family Weekend, and as always send along any questions you have to families@newschool.edu.
In Partnership,
Rob Mack
Vice Provost for Student Success and Engagement
P.S. Play the video below to see a snippet of all the fun your students are getting into so far this fall!
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