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September 2010 e-Newsletter

Staying Healthy: Back-to-School

Classes are back in session and football season is about to kick-off. With so much excitement, it is easy to forget about the simple things that will help keep us healthy and well this semester.

The first, and most obvious, bit of advice for avoiding the cold and flu is that you wash your hands with soap and warm water regularly! You can also use hand sanitizer, as long as you rub it until it is dry. Be sure to keep your hands away from your nose and mouth - they are germ factories. It is also a good idea to regularly disinfect your most frequently used items (pens, phone, keyboard, mouse, doorknobs, ear buds, etc.). Rubbing alcohol works well for this.
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Become a Parent Ambassador!

Parent ambassadors

Is your student looking for a chance to lead at UA in a unique way? Do they want to build their leadership skills, make connections on campus, and have a summer job? The Office of Parent Programs has an opportunity that may be what your student is looking for! We have a team of 20 students, the Parent Ambassadors, who work with our office, assisting with our programming and helping parents and families during Parent Orientation and Family Weekend.
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Crimson Tide Football

school mascot with red flag

The Crimson Tide will kick off their 2010 season on September 4th against San Jose State. Coming off their 13th National Championship, the Tide will play in the newly expanded Bryant-Denny Stadium. With more fans than ever expected to be in town, be sure you and your student know the ins and outs of UA game-day procedures...
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Homesickness: what it is and how to deal with it

Move-in day and first-week activities are abuzz with excitement, but as students move in and parents head out, homesickness can take root.
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