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Welcome to the year's first edition of DU Parent Connection. This e-newsletter is a great resource for you to receive updates on what's happening at Dominican University. The newsletter is just one part of our growing parent program.
We have continued to offer the Parent Guide for new student parents as a resource on campus offices, services and programs. If you are an existing student parent and would like a copy of the guide please let us know. An online version is available at www.dom.edu/parents.
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Join Dominican University as we celebrate the art and spirit of our community. This year's Family Weekend, in conjunction with Homecoming Weekend, includes a variety of fun and artistic events for the entire family. Some of the highlights include a campus block party and comedy show, a tour of legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright's home and studio in Oak Park, a walking tour of the Dominican University art collection, an artist talk and reception in the O'Connor Art Gallery, a tailgate lunch, athletic games and a family Mass and brunch.
You are welcome to attend the entire weekend or just select the programs that most interest you. A schedule of events is and registration information is available online at www.dom.edu/familyweekend. Please register by September 28.
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It's a very exciting time of year for parents who are helping students prepare to leave for college for the first time, or to return for another year of school. Hovering in the background of many parent's minds are concerns for their student's physical health and wellbeing. The Wellness Center at Dominican is prepared to take good care of students physical and mental health when they arrive on campus, so we coordinate student's health history, immunization records and the Student Health Insurance Plan. Our ability to provide excellent care to your student depends on our receiving preliminary paperwork from each student before the fall term starts.
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This fall, resident students are busy settling into their new home away from home here at Dominican University. While this is a very fun and exciting part of their college experience, it is also a time of change and transition. Many residents will have feelings of homesickness as they adjust to college life. If your son or daughter struggles with homesickness, encourage them to connect with their Resident Assistant (RA). RAs are students who are carefully selected for their ability to advise and aid resident students in everyday situations. RAs are a great resource for students who are homesick. They can help students get involved in programs and activities on their floor or around campus, or can help residents meet some of their neighbors and adjust to their new community. All RAs have been new Dominican students at some point, and can relate with the challenges of adjusting to a new school and environment. Sometimes students just need someone to talk to- and that's what an RA is there for.
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The start of the academic year comes with a lot of emotion. Some students feel overwhelmed with academics. Others might feel alone as they try to meet new people. Most students are trying to find their niche on campus and that can be difficult to do. As a parent you can help by directing your child to the resources on campus. When you talk with your son or daughter and you hear their concerns, try to remember some of the following resources, and after you have given your advice, refer them to these offices or programs. More information is available at the links or in the online version of the Dominican University Parent Guide.
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- September 8: Student Employment Fair; 11:30am - 2:30pm in the Social Hall
- September 9 : Student Involvement Fair; 4:00pm - 6:30pm in the Social Hall
- September 10: Student Involvement Fair; 12:30m - 3:30pm in the Social Hall
- October 4 - 10: Homecoming Week
- October 9 -11: Family Weekend, find out more at www.dom.edu/familyweekend
- October 16: Hispanic Heritage Lecture
- October 23 - 25: Long Weekend, no classes
- November 2 - 6: Founders Week
- November 13: Dinner and a Show for Parents and Families
- November 25 - 29: Thanksgiving Vacation
- December 5 - 6: Kids and Sibs and Parents Too Weekend
- December 14 - 19: Final Exam Week
- December 19: Residence Halls Close for Winter Break
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