Parent Guide 2014

PARENTS SURVIVAL GUIDE 2014

IT’S TIME You’ve been training for years, and here is some more coaching to get you through your student’s first year.

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Advice from a mom

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Safety at IU

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Tips for moving in

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When to visit

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While you’re here

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Navigation

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Some helpful tips from a mom If your child doesn’t do his or her own laundry, doesn’t do the dishes and doesn’t take care of the dog, he or she will learn how while in college.

In high school, Rachel was always an independent young lady.

She was still independent at IU, but it came with a little more hesitation because she was going to be 300 miles from home.

Being at a campus far from home, a parent is not readily there to take care of a sick child or a little problem that may arise.

Thus, distance makes your child learn to be independent and mature sooner than they may wish.

It’s all a part of growing up.

But to be a distance away also

We asked Laura Wisinski, mother of the Indiana Daily Student’s summer editor-in-chief Rachel, about her experience with the four years her daughter spent at IU. Below is her advice on everything from academics to food choices in town.

can be fun. Bloomington has something for everyone.

I suggest you go out for a bite to eat on campus. Have your child pick out the place and experience what college dining means to them.

I don’t eat seafood, but Rachel took us to a sushi restaurant and her dad ate sushi, which is something he said he would never do.

The variety of restaurants is amazing. There are Thai restaurants, burger places, Italian places, all the way down to bagel sandwiches. All very good food.

Of course, distance made going to any functions Rachel was involved in, or helping with anything she needed, a bit more

difficult, which was something we both had to get used to.

Coordinating work schedules and school for her siblings was hectic.

We needed almost an entire day to travel and to still be able to make it for the weekend or to see her get an award.

But make time for this. Your child will only attend college once, and seeing these big moments and accomplishments in their lives is everything.

Also make time for a phone call a week. It’s not easy finding a time that will work for you both, but put it in your schedule and make it happen.

Rachel was a resident assistant

for two years, so when she decided to rent an apartment with some friends, it brought new challenges.

Learning to live with others and their habits caused frustration for her, but just being there to listen proved useful.

Sometimes your child will just need reassurance that what they’re doing is right for them.

Encourage them to try out for the team or to apply for the job.

Many tears were shed throughout all four years, and luckily we were able to talk about problems.

We weren’t always able to solve things, but definitely just be there for support, and things will fall into place.

Rachel went to IU for its jour-

nalism program. She spent many, many hours at Ernie Pyle Hall, which she considered her second home.

At one point, she was really interested in her criminal justice classes and even considered being a police officer.

There are so many choices and decisions to make, and my only advice to parents is be there for your child, to support them and to offer help whenever they are willing to accept it.

No matter what age they are, they’re always going to be your child, and sometimes letting them take the next step or make the right choice on their own can be just as rewarding.

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What to expect when Move-in Day arrives Your arrival to IU’s campus can be a lot easier if you know what to expect.

That’s why we asked Grace Bower, a resident assistant in Wright Quad, to break down the ins and outs of moving your student into his or her new home away from home.

IDS What is the parking situation around residence halls during move-in day?

BOWER To be frank, the parking situation on move-in day can be a little hectic. Most residence halls have a circle drive area that many people utilize to move their student in. Don’t go into Move-in Day blind.

It is always best to have a plan and at least be aware of your student’s future surroundings.

Try to figure out where you can park that would be most convenient to where your student will be living.

On another note, students can move in early for an extra cost.

Although this is an added fee, I would suggest taking advantage of this.

Not only is it less stressful than the scheduled movein day, but it also gives your student a chance to get acclimated faster.

IDS What is the check-in process like?

BOWER The check-in process is very efficient.

We have tried to expedite everything as much as possible.

Generally, students and their parents get hoarded (nicely, of course) in a line that will feed into a common area such as a lounge.

Spirited individuals will greet you and then give you all sorts of information regarding residence hall rules and what-not.

After this, your student may check in. They will simply go to the residence hall center desk and provide their student ID to the individual working.

They will receive their key and be free to go un-

pack.

If you do not know where your student is living within the residence hall, don’t worry — we have maps for you.

We try to make it as easy as possible. Most residence halls have elevators and also provide dollys for easy move-in.

IDS Will there be people to help move students in?

BOWER Possibly. If you encounter the right people.

Residential Programs and Services does not orchestrate a cohort of people to do this task, but some student organizations on campus often put

together groups of people to help students move in and also get the word out about their group.

I would say that it is truly up to chance to run into someone who is there to help move.

As I mentioned before, we provide things that may make move-in a little easier, such as dolly carts.

IDS Can we move things inside the room when we get there?

BOWER While the furniture, may be in a specific arrangement when you arrive, you are certainly free to move things around.

Please, please, please try

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to keep everything in the room, though.

We understand that the rooms can be small, but putting furniture in the hallway only makes it harder for others to move in.

We also do not allow anyone to put any furniture item in storage. Whatever comes in the room needs to

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If your student wants their bed lofted or unlofted, please call the Bed Loft company.

You can ask your student’s resident assistant or the individuals working at the desk for this number and instructions on what to do.

IDS What should we do after?

BOWER After you have exhausted yourselves hauling everything in and putting the finishing touches on your student’s room, RELAX! Feel free to ask your student’s resident assistant any questions you may have. We are there for a reason.

Take a break, grab some

water (which some resident assistants provide in the hallways) and grab a bite to eat.

Offer to walk around campus with your student.

Do whatever you need to do to make them feel comfortable.

Leave if they want you to!

Most importantly, don’t worry.

Each residence center is equipped with a very professional student staff that is there to help your student with any issues that they may encounter along the way.

Always know that each center has multiple resident assistants, graduate supervisors and one residence manager, who oversees everything.

We are all here to help

5 foster a welcoming environment for your student.

Last, be excited for this new adventure in their life!

Other tips » Pack in small manageable containers or bags. » Bring personal rolling cart if space in your vehicle allows. » Avoid moving in at the same time as your student’s roommate. » Dress comfortably and drink plenty of water — it’s August in the Midwest. » After receiving your student’s room key, have him or her get in the habit of keeping it in a convenient place (a lanyard or key chain can be helpful). » If moving onto a high floor, use stairs when possible, but be patient when waiting for elevators. » For more information, dates for standard move-in and

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Freshman Hailey Hernandez makes her bed with her mother as she moves into Rose Avenue Residence Hall.

the link for early move-in registration, visit the online Move-In Guide at rps.indiana.edu/mig.cfml. » Keep updated on the possibility of construction delays.

» Be aware of loading zones.

Many residence halls allot a maximum time to park near the curbs. Unload your gear and park the car in a lot. » Plan on attending one of two Freshman Induction

Ceremonies, at either 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. Students and parents can RSVP. » Keep updated on Welcome Week events with the IU First Year Experiences Program’s Facebook page.

Moving to campus should not be done in isolation.

Be a part of all the move-in excitement, as it happens!

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Need help deciding what to bring? Here’s a tip

BY ANGELA HAWKINS anlhawki@iu.edu

When planning what to bring for your student’s first year on campus, some items are necessities. At the same time, it would be best to leave others out. We’ve create this guide to help you decide what is what.

THINGS TO BRING 1. Flip ops or shower shoes It’s OK to shower barefoot at home, but when sharing a shower with 60 people, you’ll want to wear something to protect your feet.

2. Shower caddy This is useful to carry all your shower necessities. If you forget something, running back to your room while in the community bathroom is not easy.

Some things to include in the caddy are soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and razors. Throw in a toothbrush and toothpaste if you only want to make one trip.

3. Weather gear It’s not uncommon for a sudden downpour in Indiana. You’ll want to make sure you have plenty of rain gear — boots, umbrella, rain coat, poncho.

It can’t hurt to be prepared.

Additionally, Bloomington gets cold in the winter. You’ll want an extra warm coat to wear when the snow arrives. Walking across campus can get frigid without one.

4. Comforter, pillows, sheets and blankets

You’re provided with a bed frame and mattress, but you have to bring everything else for your bed. Equipping your bed with a favorite color can make it feel more like home.

If you’d rather wait to bring the complete set, IU has stores such as Bed Bath and Beyond, Target or Walmart, which carry all the back-to-school essentials.

5. A nice outďŹ t You’ll never know when the opportunity for a job interview might present itself. If you’re already prepared, you can spend the night practicing instead of scrounging the aisles off Target looking for something that will fit.

THINGS TO LEAVE AT HOME 1. Toilet paper Toilet paper in the residence halls is filled often. For halls with individual bathrooms per room, a maintenance staff always has extra on hand. There is often cleaning supplies on each floor as well.

2. A printer There are many sites on campus with available printing. Some are even in the residence halls, so bringing your own printer is not necessary.

Students receive a printing allotment of 650 pages per semester, so take advantage of the free amenity.

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Where to stay, what to eat and how to make the most of your time in Bloomington Your student is all settled into his or her dorm, and you’re driving home in an unloaded minivan. All you can think about is when you’ll get to see your new college student again.

Don’t worry. It’s not too early to start planning your next visit. There are a lot of great places in town. Here are some suggestions to get you started, but there are so many other places to fit your needs.

WHERE TO STAY BIDDLE HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER 900 E. Seventh St. 800-209-8145 Want to be in the center of all the IU action? The Biddle Hotel and Conference Center is located on campus inside the Indiana Memorial Union.

The 189-guest accommodation is an easy walk to the IU Auditorium, Kirkwood Avenue and more.

HOLIDAY INN BLOOMINGTON 1710 N. Kinser Pike 812-334-3252 Less than a five-minute drive from Memorial Stadium and Assembly Hall (without game-day traffic), this is a great place to stay when you’re in Bloomington for the big game.

It offers guests an outdoor pool, an exercise facility, a full service restaurant and more.

GRANT STREET INN 310 N. Grant St. 812-334-2353 A welcoming bed and breakfast in close proximity to all that Bloomington has to offer, Grant Street Inn is just a 10-minute walk to the Fourth Street restaurants or the IU campus.

All rooms come with a private bath and wireless

Internet access. Breakfast is included.

WHERE TO EAT MOTHER BEAR’S PIZZA 1428 E. Third St. 812-332-4495 If you have to choose one pizza place, make it Mother Bear’s.

Named “One of America’s Top Nine Pizzerias” by People Magazine, diners can choose from 15 gourmet pizzas or create one of their own.

Salads, wings, pasta and subs are also available.

FOURTH STREET 415 E. Fourth St. 812-331-0122 Feeling adventurous? If international cuisine is your thing, Fourth Street is your go-to location with restaurants ranging from Ethiopian to Vietnamese to Turkish.

NICK’S ENGLISH HUT 423 E. Kirkwood Ave. 812-332-4040 With its distinct cottage-like exterior, this pub and eatery has been a Bloomington tradition since 1927.

Nick’s offers a wide selection of burgers, salads, pizza, stromboli and more, and it is sure to be packed after home games.

RUNCIBLE SPOON CAFÉ AND RESTAURANT 412 E. Sixth St. 812-334-3997 The warm and inviting Runcible Spoon is just a stone’s throw away from Kirkwood and has been a Bloomington favorite for more than 30 years.

Vegan dishes are available, as is all-day breakfast and coffee roasted on-site.

For more suggestions, visit the IDS dining guide at idsnews.com/dining.

WHAT TO DO IU ATHLETICS If your student goes to a Big Ten school, checking out the athletics is a must.

If you can’t score tickets to a men’s basketball or football game, take advantage of the many other free sporting events year-round.

Check out the IU Athletics website, iuhoosiers.com, for schedules and more information.

THE COMEDY ATTIC 123 S. Walnut St. 812-336-LAFF The Comedy Attic sees a number of stand-up comedians throughout the year.

Past performers include Doug Benson, Ben Bailey and the Sklar Brothers, as well as local performers.

The venue also has a free open mic night every Wednesday.

GRIFFY LAKE NATURE PRESERVE 3500 N. Hinkle Road 812-349-3700 Whether your family is full of outdoor enthusiasts or is new to hiking, Griffy Lake Nature Preserve is perfect for anyone who wants to take advantage of the beautiful southern Indiana landscape.

With hiking trails, fishing, boating and even picnicking, Griffy Lake has stunning scenery to enjoy any outdoor activity, and it’s located just minutes from downtown.

For more suggestions on what to do in town, visit our events calendar at idsnews. com/happenings.

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Don’t be a helicopter parent Let your student take flight. Find the right balance of involvement in his or her life while he or she is at IU.

BY LAUREN MCCONNELL ljmcconn@indiana.edu

College allows a lot of freedom compared to high school. But before freshmen can get used to curfew-free lives, they have the freedom to decide how much access to give their parents to their college lives.

OneStart has a thirdparty access setting that students can assign to any person, such as a parent or guardian.

It grants that person access to the student’s information, including grades, unofficial transcripts, class schedules and personal information such as addresses and phone numbers.

Students can assign third-party access to as many people as they wish so both Mom and Dad can keep tabs on their child’s grades.

But some students might choose not to allow third-party access to anyone — and that can create tension.

Environmental science major Kate Drass said her parents left the decision to her, and while she allowed them access, she kept her grades private.

“With grades specifically, it’s about letting go of

control,” she said. “It’s the kid’s responsibility now.”

Drass said keeping that information inaccessible to her parents actually helped with communication about academics.

“They’ll ask, but we have that communication that I can say I might not be doing so well in one class,” she said. “I feel more willing to talk about it with them.

If we have that communication rather than them having direct access to my grades, it’s better for us.”

Counseling and Psychological Services has similar advice for parents when dealing with letting go of complete access to their child’s life.

Regular communication about expectations can make it easier to avoid tension with your child, according to the CAPS website.

“With grades specifically, it’s about letting go of control. It’s the kid’s responsibility now.”

Kate Drass, IU student

If parents assume their child will want to give them access to every financial and academic detail, but their child assumed that ac-

cess stopped at high school graduation, communicating why each party felt that way can help.

“Parents need to realize their kids are in college now,” Drass said. “It’s all about growing up and becoming responsible.”

“If parents can just provide the support while the student is getting a degree, and provide information, and help build the student up, and help them gain their own confidence and their own independence, in the end, that’s the role of the parent.”

Jan Nickless, senior associate director at the Career Development Center

At IU, career counselors contend the trend of helicopter parents is far from the norm.

Still, some departments now offer online resources especially tailored for parents wanting extra information.

In the Kelley School of Business, the Undergraduate Career Services Office has added a parents’ page to the website that lists frequently asked questions and gives a timetable that

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shows a student’s career path.

It’s very similar to the Career Development Center, which also added a page for parents with tips on how they can help their children from a safe distance.

Jan Nickless, senior associate director at the Career Development Center,

said that while parents are more involved today, parent involvement can be a positive aspect for students.

“If parents can just provide the support while the student is getting a degree, and provide information, and help build the student up, and help them gain their own confidence and

their own independence, in the end, that’s the role of the parent,” Nickless said.

Chip Cutter contributed to this report.

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SEND THE PERFECT CARE PACKAGE Nothing banishes the homesick blues like a surprise in the mail.

Make your students feel at home by sending a care package or two to their residence hall.

Try including these items to build the perfect care package.

Something comforting Send a small pillow for your tired student to rest his head on. Feel free to send cozy socks, a pair of slippers or a fleece blanket, too.

Something seasonal When the weather turns cold, send items to keep your student warm. Try a knit hat and gloves, a scarf or an extra sweater. In the spring, send sunscreen and a pair of sunglasses.

Something familiar Include a family photo, a picture of a pet or a handwritten note.

Something forgotten No matter how long that college packing list was, you probably forgot something. Add things like stamps, school supplies, band aids or an extra roll of quarters.

Something edible If you can bake something homemade, like cookies or brownies, you’re pretty much guaranteeing a thank-you call home. But favorite candy and other snacks should do the trick, too.

Something regional From out of state? Sometimes just sending Texas’ best salsa, a Southern MoonPie or a bottle of Vermont maple syrup will help ease homesickness.

Something practical Your student can buy some toiletries in the campus c-stores but familiar name-brand items are always appreciated. Extras of the essentials like razors or soap can help tide your student over until break.

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More care package tips Think twice before including these items FEBREZE You might be afraid your student’s not doing laundry, but Febreze is sold in the c-stores, too.

They also sell detergent, dryer sheets, bleach and other cleaning supplies.

Try instead Tide-to-Go pens for stains, or a bottle of your student’s favorite cologne or perfume.

DECK OF CARDS You guessed it — sold in the c-stores.

Try instead Uno, Catch Phrase or Cards Against Humanity.

COFFEE All academic building cafes and campus c-stores have fresh brewed coffee for purchase with meal points.

Try instead Starbucks gift card. For the times your student’s studying in the Indiana Memorial Union or on-the-go near Kirkwood Avenue.

ALCOHOL, WEAPONS, UNMARKED PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES All things that can get your student in trouble in the residence halls. Just leave them out!

MAIL 101 Keep your postal service happy

INSTANT FOOD ITEMS While you may have visions of your student surviving off Ramen noodles and Easy Mac, there’s no need to send these.

They’re available for purchase with meal points from the campus c-stores.

Try instead Baked goods or Goldfish crackers. Remember perishable foods may take some time to arrive, so choose the fastest shipping possible.

HOW TO ADDRESS THE MAIL Student’s Name Residence hall name, Building name, Room number Residence hall address Bloomington, IN 47406 EXAMPLE Joe Smith McNutt Bocobo 123 1101 N. Fee Lane Bloomington, IN 47406 RESIDENCE HALL ADDRESSES Northwest Neighborhood Briscoe 1225 N. Fee Lane

Too busy to build your own? Try these NUTSONLINE Give your student extra energy to earn those A’s with nuts, dried fruit, trail mix and more from nuts.com.

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FLOWERS Congratulate your student for an accomplishment with a bouquet or vase of flowers.

Any online or local florist will deliver to the residence halls.

Send a half dozen giant chocolate-dipped strawberries to share from berries.com.

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Keep calm and student on — even at night

BY CAITLIN RYAN ryancj@indiana.edu

It might be the number one concern for parents of incoming students: Will my student be safe on campus?

A number of measures at IU have been put into place to ensure the answer to this question is “yes.”

Residence halls are equipped with a key-card entry system and locks on individual dormitory doors.

To enter most residence halls, students must swipe their IU ID card and use their personal key to get into their rooms. ID cards only work for the residence hall where the student lives.

Additionally, residents are urged not to allow others in who do not have a key

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Alcohol Some of IU’s reputation is that Hoosiers like to party, but that’s not the case for everyone. Many Hoosiers like to keep sober and focus on making their four years count with clubs, sports, music and community.

card. If a student is without his or her ID or can’t get into the residence hall, he or she will need to contact a Residential Programs and Services staff member at the center desk of his or her respective building.

There are also cameras in and around the residence centers to monitor who is entering and exiting the halls.

Similarly, students can expect to see resident assistants and IU Police Department officers patrolling the halls regularly.

They circulate the dormitories to ensure residents are safe at all hours.

While rounds are not intended to get students into trouble, students should be aware of the consequences for participating in illicit ac-

tivities in the residence halls.

Outside the dormitories, the campus infrastructure is designed to keep students safe en route to classes, campus buildings and the dorms.

Campus sidewalks and parking lots are well-lit and equipped with emergency stations.

These stations flash a blue light when a button is pressed and alert IUPD there is an emergency in the area.

For students who do not feel safe walking at night, the IU Safety Escort Service provides safe rides to and from campus buildings and student housing, both on and off campus.

Students who wish to utilize the free service should call 812-855-SAFE, and a safety escort van will meet

them.

They must then show their student ID before boarding.

IU Student Association has also piloted a program called Safe Ride, which will pick up students from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Sunday.

Unlike IU Safety Escort, which operates on limited hours and only picks up on campus, Safe Ride will pick up a student anywhere in the Bloomington city limits, even if that student has been drinking.

Students have three free rides for the year by calling 812-856-RIDE and will be picked up by an IU vehicle with a student driver and navigator. Find more information online at iusa.indi-

ana.edu/saferide/.

Finally, the campus is equipped with the IU-Notify Messaging System, which serves to notify students and faculty of weather or security emergencies.

Students can sign up to receive text messages, phone calls and emails from the system, and the notifications are also posted online and on campus and cable television.

Ultimately, individual safety depends on the students themselves to make smart decisions and keep themselves out of unsafe situations.

However, parents may be assured that IU staff members work hard on campus and in the community to ensure students are safe throughout their time at IU.

BY CAITLIN RYAN ryancj@indiana.edu

of its students is one of them,” former student Danny Alexander said. “There are plenty of students who do not engage in drinking and partying while still having fun.”

Alexander pointed to the variety of clubs, sports and activities available on campus as evidence that there are students out there with other interests.

He suggested new students look for ways to get involved on campus as a means of meeting new people and finding alternatives to drinking.

“There are many things to do on campus and around Bloomington that don’t involve drinking,” he said. “Join a club or become a part of a community floor in a residence hall. I personally like to go to Rachael’s Café on Third

Street and enjoy free music.”

Former student Tara Harr was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She said greek life is a great way to get involved on campus and do service work. She also explained that being in a sorority or fraternity isn’t all about the parties.

“My sorority put together a kickball tournament in order to support the Ronald McDonald House,” she said.

“From doing things like this, I not only got to meet more people in the greek community, but also people outside the greek community.”

If a student’s interested in athletics, IU offers more than 20 different intramural sports. A number of students also choose to participate in Little 500, an annual cycling race.

Harr was captain of her sorority’s Little 500 bike team.

She said it kept her busy since she was continuously planning things surrounding the women’s race.

“I was constantly planning and preparing for the race,” Harr said. “I recruited girls to be on the team, made workout plans, scheduled team meetings, ordered and updated equipment. It was one of the most exciting and rewarding things I have done at IU.” Similar to Alexander, former student Lauren Knueven advised new students to take advantage of the variety of other events occurring both on campus and in Bloomington.

“There are free movies at the Union,” she said. “And sometimes IU sponsors cul-

IU was once named the “No. 1 Party School” in the nation by the Princeton Review based on student reporting of alcohol and drug use, number of hours spent studying outside of class and the presence of sororities and fraternities on campus.

More than ten years later, in 2014, IU didn’t make the list.

Despite the lower ranking, parents might still worry that exposure to partying, alcohol and drugs are part of many students’ college experience.

However, it doesn’t have to be that way at IU. “This school is diverse in many ways, and the character

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tural events on weekend nights.”

Both students emphasized the importance of finding good friends at the beginning of the year, since this is when the majority of new students establish the habits and relationships that will last through their first year.

“No matter what school you go to, there will always be a few students who drink and do drugs, but I think it’s a lot smaller number than people think,” Knueven said.

“Most of my friends that I have met at IU don’t do any of these things, and I’ve never felt pressured to do so here.”

Samantha Felix contributed to this report.

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When to visit your student FRESHMAN FAMILY WEEKEND (NOV. 7-9) What is there to do at IU? Come find out. Tours will run all weekend for families to see what their freshman is up to.

The IU Visitor Information Center will be open to families as the “Official Front Door” of IU. Families can take tours of the Herman B Wells Library, Wylie House, Lilly Library, Student Recreational Sports Center and Wildermuth Intramural Center, which will allow them to use athletic facilities for free when accompanied by a student.

Different academic buildings will open for viewing, and the Bloomington’s Farmers’ Market will be open to give

visitors a taste of locally grown produce.

The IU football team will then take on Penn State, and a Freshman Family Weekend Hospitality tent will be at the game.

Call ahead for specially priced tickets. Check online at fye.indiana.edu/programsevents/parents-weekend. cfm for a complete schedule of all IU has to offer this weekend.

PARENTS WEEKEND (NOV. 7-9) Stay at the Indiana Memorial Union, the heart of IU, for a weekend specifically geared toward you.

Tours will go on at IU’s landmarks, including the Lilly Library, Wylie House, Wells Library, Kinsey

Institute and IU Art Museum.

Reservations are encouraged, especially with IMU events. More details and schedules online.

HOMECOMING WEEK (OCT. 17-19) This is one of the biggest events in Bloomington, especially if you’re an IU alum.

The week will culminate with an IU football game versus Michigan State on Saturday.

More information on Homecoming events will be posted as they become available.

Check online at alumni. indiana.edu/together/ homecoming/ for details.

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YEAR-ROUND PERFORMANCES The IU Auditorium, Jacobs School of Music and the Department of Theatre, Drama and Contemporary Dance have events and performances year-round.

Attractions come in from across the country and abroad. Visit the respective websites for details and dates of these events.

New attractions are added all the time, so check for some of your favorites, and make plans to visit.

TOP: Members of the Marching Hundred perform at the Homecoming parade on Kirkwood Avenue.

BOTTOM: Cheerleaders rally the crowd during the Homecoming parade at Sample Gates.

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Weighing the best options in transportation

BY BRIAN SEYMOUR briseymo@indiana.edu

With the expansive IU campus, students might feel overwhelmed when it comes to getting from one place to another.

We’re providing you with some options on how you can help them get going safely, even from far away.

BUSES IU offers five campus bus routes that will take students to anywhere they need to go.

A bus trip can be quick or lengthy, so your Hoosier should develop a regular routine according to what time his or her class begins.

Sometimes buses are early or late. Plan accordingly.

There is even the Night Owl bus so your student doesn’t have to travel on foot during late hours.

For more information on the campus bus service, check out iubus.indiana.edu.

Additionally, there is a public transit that will allow your student to go off campus for food or entertainment.

There are at least 14 different routes that stop at major apartment complexes, the College Mall and the downtown area.

With a student ID, your student rides free.

Check out more information at bloomingtontransit. com/.

CARS Cars can be useful if your student wants to leave campus for food or entertainment.

For example, the movie theater on College Mall Road is a further distance, but the city bus can also do the job.

Students who bring cars have the option of purchasing E and F parking permits or residential parking permits.

E and F permits only allow your student to park in designated spots on campus that are marked with the same letters. This includes parking in the football stadium parking lot, but the cars will need to be moved for game days.

Residential parking permits, D passes, only allow parking at residence halls.

Residential permits are purchased through Residential Programs and Services, not parking operations.

Parking spaces are limited, and spaces near academic buildings are almost never offered to students.

Other parking permits can be purchased online through campus parking operations.

Parking in a designated area without a parking permit can result in a $50 ticket.

For information about parking permits, spaces and other rules about having a car on campus, check out parking.indiana.edu.

Residence Halls are just the beginning Life on campus gets better every year, and so do the housing options!

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BIKES Bikes are the fastest method when traveling to and from classes.

They can be locked in many campus locations, including outside most academic buildings, residence halls, the Indiana Memorial Union and the Student Recreational Sports Center.

Keep in mind, though, that bikes must be properly registered through IU Parking Operations.

Those parked in campus racks also need a properlydisplayed bike permit, which can be purchased for a onetime fee of $10.

Bloomington is bikefriendly. Several major roads have bike lanes to increase biker safety so as to avoid pedestrians on the sidewalk.

WALKING Walking to class may take the most time when traveling, but almost everywhere on campus is less than a 20-minute walk.

A student will often have several classes offered in the same area, so walking is not strenuous.

Walking can also be an effective way to take in the campus and its sights. Sev-

eral paths just inside the Sample Gates, the official entrance to the campus, offer a scenic walk through a wooded area.

If your student is walking to class, remind him or her to check the day’s weather forecast.

Nobody wants to get caught walking in the rain without an umbrella. Also be sure your student brings gear to prepare for all weather, especially rain and snow.

To find the best route for your student when walking or biking to class, a campus map can be found at iub. edu/~iubmap/.

AIRPORT TRAVEL For students planning to go out of town, IU and Bloomington offer a variety of options for travel.

There are a number of cab companies located in Bloomington, which offer rides anywhere students need to go.

A cheaper option is the shuttle services that run through Bloomington.

Both Go Express Shuttle and Star of America Shuttle offer trips from Bloomington to the Indianapolis International Airport. For more information, visit goexpresstravel.com and soashuttle.com.

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Question? Quench your curiosity with these resources

BY LAUREN SEDAM lesedam@indiana.edu

There are many resources for students on campus, but plenty of organizations are there for parents, too.

Here are some of the important numbers and resources that might be helpful.

IU PARENTS ASSOCIATION Indiana Memorial Union M088 900 E. Seventh St. 812-856-1626 studentaffairs.iub.edu/parents This office provides a link between parents and the IU campus. Any parent or guardian of an IU student will automatically receive the Campus Link newsletter if he or she has provided his or her email

address to the Parents Association.

Email mykidis@indiana. edu for any questions or to subscribe to the newsletter.

FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCES Office of FYE 326 N. Jordan Ave. 812-855-4357 fye.indiana.edu/ This office is geared completely toward orienting and supporting students in their first year, but it can be a helpful resource for new college parents as well.

the Bursar is certainly an important contact.

The office handles all University billing and payments.

tion on how their student can receive disability support services as well as academic and other support on campus.

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS 300 N. Jordan Ave. 812-855-0661 admit.indiana.edu/parents/ index.shtml

FINANCIAL AID 408 N. Union Street 812-855-0321 studentcentral.indiana.edu/ financial-aid/index.shtml

This office’s website has information about adjusting to college, campus safety, overseas study and more.

There is also a link to its parent Facebook page.

The Office of Student Financial Aid provides information and links about earning aid, getting federal loans and managing money.

DISABILITY SERVICES FOR STUDENTS Herman B Wells Library W302 1320 E. 10th St. 812-855-7578 studentaffairs.iub.edu/dss/

BURSAR Poplars Building 400 E. Seventh St. 812-855-2636 bursar.indiana.edu/ If you’re paying the bills,

Parents can find informa-

and organizations advocating the GLBT community.

hotels, transportation and weather.

HEALTH CENTER 600 N. Jordan Ave. 812-855-4011 healthcenter.indiana.edu/ index.shtml

RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES 801 N. Jordan Ave. 812-855-1764 rps.indiana.edu/

If your student has a cold, needs to fill a prescription or even wants nutrition or smoking counseling, direct him or her to IU’s on-campus health center.

RPS covers all housing information, including residence hall living and meal plans.

GLBT STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES 705 E. Seventh St. 812-855-4252 studentaffairs.iub.edu/glbt/

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The GLBTSSS is a resource for both the campus and community on news, events

This is a great place to find information on visiting Bloomington, including

STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES 703 E. Seventh St. 812-855-7867 indiana.edu/~sls/ Student Legal Services will provide professional counseling for any issue presented.

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IU pop culture 101 for parents Your students have years of classes and studying ahead of them. After you drop them off, here’s a little (fun) homework you can do in your own living room to brush up on some IU pop culture.

MUSIC

What? “Basically Baker” Who/when? This jazz CD was released in 2007 — the same year David Baker was awarded the “Living Jazz Legend Award” for lifetime achievement from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Why listen? Baker is a prolific and world-renowned composer and arranger who has more than 65 recordings to his credit.

He is a distinguished professor of music and chair emeritus of the jazz department at the Jacobs School of Music, as well as conductor and artistic director of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra.

Extra credit In 2006, Baker debuted his, “Concertino for Cellular Phones and Symphony Orchestra,” where audience members turned on their cell phones and participated in the piece with their ringtones.

What? “Stardust Melody: Hoagy Carmichael and

Friends” Who/when? There is no shortage of CDs featuring the IU songwriter’s work. This 2009 mix showcases some of his signature songs, done by such luminaries as Benny Goodman and Ethel Waters.

Why listen? Carmichael, a Bloomington native and IU law student, wrote some of the great standards of the 20th century, including “Georgia on My Mind,” “Lazy River,” “Heart and Soul” and “Stardust.”

Extra credit Carmichael was also a scene-stealing actor in a number of classic films, including the 1946 Academy Award-winning “The Best Years of Our Lives.”

BOOKS

the tone for the University.

Extra credit Maybe you have already met Wells. It’s a tradition for students and parents to shake hands with the statue of him for good luck when they come to campus.

Extra, extra credit Want more Wells? You’re lucky. In 2012, IU’s James Capshew wrote a thick biography, “Herman B Wells: The Promise of the American University.”

What? “A Season on the Brink” Who/when? The Washington Post’s John Feinstein documented Bob Knight and the 1985-86 men’s basketball team for this insightful, influential book.

Why read? You might have noticed that culturewise, basketball is to IU what football is to Notre Dame — very important. Feinstein spent six months following the team, and his account will help you understand the hoops mania on campus.

Extra credit This book has sold more than 2 million copies and was made into an ESPN TV movie in 2002.

MOVIES

What? “Being Lucky: Reminiscences and Reflections” Who/when? Published in 1980, this is the autobiography of IU’s legendary former president, Herman B Wells.

Why read? Wells is a beloved figure at IU. His book is a mix of advice, humor and history that will tell you a lot about the man who, more than anyone, shaped and set

What? “Kinsey” Who/when? Liam Neeson stars as the pioneering, controversial sex researcher Alfred Kinsey in this 2004 biopic.

Why watch? In 1948, Alfred Kinsey published the ground-breaking book, “Sexual Behavior in the Human Male.” A report on the human female followed in 1953.

This film covers some of

the IU researcher’s formative years. The Kinsey Institute continues its work today and is housed in Morrison Hall.

Visitors are welcome to view exhibits in the art gallery.

Extra credit Unlike “Breaking Away,” this movie was not filmed in Bloomington. How accurate is it otherwise? The Kinsey Institute has a page on its site to answer questions that came up after the release.

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Why watch? “Breaking Away” is the definitive IU film about its most iconic event — the annual Little 500 cycling race. It’s a story of scrappy underdogs, the Cutters.

Extra credit Some things will look familiar in the movie because it was filmed in Bloomington.

Inspired by the movie, riders formed a team called the Cutters. That team has gone on to win 12 titles, more than any other team in the history of the race.

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A guide to your student’s versatile ID card

BY CARMEN HEREDIA RODRIGUEZ caheredi@indiana.edu

With more than 20 dining halls, dozens of restaurants and 40,000 peers, your student will not need to look very hard to find a reason to spend money.

However, with a variety of meal plans and alternative currencies to choose from, it can be daunting to choose which plan best fits your student’s needs.

We have broken down the three primary forms of currency on campus to give you the skinny on how to not break the bank while giving your student the funds.

I-BUCKS I-Bucks, also known as meal points, are the standard currency for all Residential Programs and Services dining options across campus. The University offers four different meal plans that range from 1,020 to 2,260 meal points.

First-year students must buy a meal plan, but they are ineligible to purchase the Mini option unless they are assigned to Willkie Quad.

The amount of I-Bucks in a meal plan is calculated by subtracting the operational costs from the total price.

The operational costs are about 60 percent of the total cost of the meal plan.

Although the Plus and Max meal plans are the most expensive options, the plans are the best value because they offer extra meal

points.

However, should your student run out of meal points before the semester is done, he or she has the opportunity to add more meal points through the RPS website.

Ani Binishi, a resident assistant at Eigenmann Center, said she believes buying more meal points along the way is more lucrative than the initial large investment.

“Honestly, if you have a standard or a lower meal plan, you can always add points to it. Either way, it would work out fine,” Binishi said. “What I would personally do is I would get the smallest meal plan and add points later.”

Meal points are made available to the student in two installments. At the beginning of the fall semester, students will be given half of the total meal points in their plan to spend. The remaining meal points are given at the beginning of the spring semester.

If some meal points remain unused at the end of the semester, I-Bucks roll over to the following semester.

With I-Bucks, students have the opportunity to purchase items at any dining hall on campus with their student ID. Meal points can also be used to purchase items in RPS convenience stores, which sell food and basic toiletries. Students also receive a 60 percent discount from the ticketed price of an item.

If your student has a spe-

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Students eat at the Collins LLC dining hall. The dining hall is one of more than 20 places to eat on campus.

cial dietary need, the University also offers a Kosher I-Bucks plan.

CAMPUSACCESS CampusAccess is an option that allows a student to deposit money onto their student ID to make purchases in locations both on and off campus.

The money is on an account that is not connected with any other account a student has with the University.

Money can be voluntarily deposited and spent at the student’s discretion.

However, money cannot be withdrawn from the account.

The account can be used at any location displaying

the CampusAccess logo.

Funds can also be used at laundry facilities in campus residence halls at a discounted price.

The feature allows the student to make all of their purchases without the hassle of carrying multiple forms of payment. The option makes purchasing easier and safer, Binishi said.

HOOSIER BUCKS Hoosier Bucks exists as a hybrid between the options of I-Bucks and CampusAccess.

Like CampusAccess, the currency is an account that the student can voluntarily add to his or her student ID. The price for a Hoosier Bucks plan is $500, which

provides 400 Hoosier Bucks that are each worth about $1.

Twenty percent of the total price of the plan goes toward operational costs.

Like I-Bucks, students receive a 25 percent discount off the ticketed price of an item. However, the currency goes beyond the I-Buck in that it can also be used to purchase food in the IMU and Herman B Wells Library eateries.

The currency is valid up to 18 months after the last purchase of a Hoosier Bucks plan.

If a student has unused Hoosier Bucks and buys a new plan, both the unused and the newly purchased Hoosier Bucks will be valid for the next 18 months.

HOW TO RELOAD YOUR STUDENT’S CARD Bad news: your student will probably use more money for food than you anticipate. Good news: it’s easy to put more money on his or her card. You’d rather give them money than have them starve, right?

Visit rps.indiana.edu and click the “Online Services” button on the right. From there you’ll be able to add more I-Bucks or change your student’s meal plan with his or her IU username and passphrase. You can also manage your student’s Hoosier Bucks there.

From the “Manage Account” page on cacard. indiana.edu you can make a deposit with a credit or debit card to add more CampusAccess points to your student’s card.

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