FALL 2015 News, events, resources, and more from the Nichols College Parents Committee
Welcome or Welcome Back! Many of you have students returning to campus as sophomores, juniors or (WOW) seniors. Welcome to you, “veterans.” Many of you have students attending Nichols for the first time in the fall of 2015. Welcome to you, “first timers.” This newsletter is for all of you. Nichols believes that a relationship with parents is an important part of a successful college experience. Nichols values all parents as partners and members of the Nichols community. Nichols has established a Parents Committee which publishes this newsletter and which will also host a reception during Family and Friends Day on October 24, 2015. Please plan to attend on October 24 and please attend the Parents Committee Reception.
Parents Helping Underclassmen Earlier this year, the Nichols College Parents Committee put out a call to parents for volunteers to conduct mock and informational interviews with students. The sessions are used to develop interview skills, provide opportunities to learn about specific industries and to broaden a student’s network. We are pleased to report that several volunteers stepped forward to help underclassmen become better prepared for the next steps following graduation.
This fall students will benefit from the new academic building located next to Davis Hall that will house several collaborative classrooms designed to enhance teamwork. The building will also house a green screen room for student-produced videos. The building will be open for fall semester and the official opening will be Friday, September 18, during Homecoming weekend, at 1:30 p.m. Parents are encouraged to attend Homecoming and tour the new facility as well as join in the other weekend activities. Details on Homecoming can be found on the Nichols alumni website at community.nichols.edu. The renovated Chalmers Field House will include new locker rooms, a fitness center, and a weight room. It will also provide separate spaces for athletic team workouts and for individual students who wish to use the expanded facilities. Parts of the renovated center, including training, weight, and locker rooms, and tennis courts will be open this fall as work continues on the project. The Parents Committee plans to publish two newsletters each academic year prior to the start of each semester. Look for another newsletter in December/January and please consider joining the Parents Committee. It is a great way to keep up with things on campus and to contribute to the Nichols community. In the meantime, if you have questions about the Parents Committee, please email us at parents.committee@nichols.edu. Sincerely,
Dave Cole P ’16 Chair, Nichols College Parents Committee
Parents are invited to help students with their interviewing skills.
If you, or someone you know, has interviewing experience or would be interested in answering questions about your job or industry, please contact the Office of Career Services at 508-213-2489 or email Liz Horgan, director of career services, at liz.horgan@nichols.edu. Offering even a few minutes of time a couple times a year would provide a very valuable experience to our students.
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