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May 2013
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Upcoming parent volunteer
opportunity
In August we will welcome the Class
of 2017 and 250 transfer students to Vanderbilt University. One of our most
appreciated volunteer programs involves reaching out to the parents of these
new students. A brief note of introduction or phone call from current parents
is reassuring and lets them know that Vanderbilt will be a positive
experience for everyone.
If you are willing to write or call new parents in your
region, please let us know. This is one of the most
important programs of the Parents & Family Association.
Learn more about other volunteer
opportunities.
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May's Most Frequently Asked
Question: Family Weekend Schedule
Schedule:
We are happy to announce that a tentative schedule of events for Family
Weekend 2013 has been posted on our website! Check back for updates throughout
the summer. A brochure and comprehensive schedule will also be mailed to you
in early August.
Hotel accommodations:
If you have not done so, we encourage you to make your hotel reservations as
hotels near campus book quickly. You can find a list of nearby hotels here.
Registration:
Online registration will be available 10 a.m. Monday, August 5. The registration fee is
$35 per person, which includes three meals during the weekend. The fee is
waived for Vanderbilt students and children 12 and under.
*Additional charges will
apply for the Vanderbilt vs. UAB football game and Athenian Sing talent show.
Football tickets for
Vanderbilt vs. UAB: Football tickets will be available as
part of the Family Weekend online registration process beginning August 5.
The cost will be $40 per ticket.
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Important dates and
deadlines
Summer Sessions at Vanderbilt
May 6–June 1
Maymester
June 1
Maymester exams
June 2
Maymester residence halls close at 9 a.m.
June 3
Residence halls open at noon for full summer session and first-half summer
session students
June 5–July 5
First summer session
June 5–August 9
Full summer session
June 5
Full summer session and first-half summer session classes begin
July 5
First-half summer session classes end
July 6
First-half summer session exams
July 7
First-half summer session residence halls close at 9 a.m.
July 8
Second-half summer session residence halls open at noon
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Vanderbilt Career Corner
Summer can be both an enjoyable and
productive way to contribute to a student's college and career goals. Some
students participate in internships or summer jobs, some volunteer or job
shadow, and others take classes, study abroad or conduct research.
In the fourth video of the Center's video conversation series, Keilani
Goggins, assistant director/career coach, shares tips on how students can use
their summer break to further their goals. Watch now.
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Parent conversations
Benefits
of Summer School
When school's out for summer, there's a lot of celebrating. But when summer
means more school for your college student, there can be a lot of complaining
and a loss of motivation. Help your student think positively and get the most
out of summer school by keeping these things in mind:
Get ahead
By taking classes during the summer, your student can knock out some required
courses, so he's ready to jump into his major in the fall semester. It can
really help to get those required classes that he's less than thrilled to
take out of the way during the summer semester. Those classes can be more
laid back and feel less demanding than during a full-blown semester.
Save money
By not taking any breaks in schooling–even in summer–your student will save
money. While he'll pay either way for the class and textbooks during the
regular semester or summer school, he'll save money in the long run. Racking
up the credit hours will help him reach his graduation requirements faster,
thereby shaving off a semester or two of college and saving all the money
that goes along with that–living expenses, spending money, etc.
Take advantage
Many campuses clear out for summer and classes have fewer students, which
presents a unique opportunity to build community with peers and professors.
By jumping into the summer school camaraderie, your student will build
friendships and establish relationships with classmates and professors for
future networking.
Improve GPA
If your student has failed a class–or his GPA is lagging–summer school is the
best time to retake a class or bulk up on classes that will boost the GPA.
After a summer of studying and going over material, your student will start
the next semester off with higher confidence and a better foundation for more
advanced classes.
Article reprinted with
permission of University Parent Media.
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July 10–August 9
Second summer session
July 10
Second-half summer session classes begin
August 9
Second-half and full-term summer session classes end
August 10
Second-half and full summer sessions exams
August 11
All summer session residence halls close at 9 a.m.
Important links
Parents and Family Programs
Academic Calendar
Commodore Card
Housing and Residential Education
Athletics
Student Health Center
Student Accounts
Bookstore
Summer Sessions
Family Weekend
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Upcoming campus events
Four Hundred Years of
British Art: Highlights from the Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery
Collection
March 13-June 15 l Tuesday-Friday, 12-4 p.m.;
Saturday, 1-5 p.m. l Closed Sunday and Monday
Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery
Vanderbilt Community
Chorus
May 20 l 8 p.m. l Ingram Hall
Alias Spring Concert
May 21 l 8 p.m. l Steve and Judy Turner Recital Hall
Tickets are $12 or $5 for students with ID
Around Nashville
Full Moon Pickin'
Party
May 24 l 7-11 p.m. l 2500 Old Hickory Blvd.
Tickets range from $10 to $15
Nashville Songwriter's
Festival on Music Row
On Nashville's Music Row, along 16th and 17th Avenue South
Tickets range from $10 to $70.
Opera on the Mountain
June 15 l 8 p.m. l Dyer Observatory
CMA Fest
June 6-9 l Tickets start at $135 and often sell out.
Tennessee Renaissance
Festival
Saturdays and Sundays in May l Arrington, Tenn.
Tickets range from $18 to $70.
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Parents & Family Programs
PMB 401627 | 2301 Vanderbilt Place | Nashville, TN
37240-1627
Parent Helpline: (877) 887-2736
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