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The University of Iowa Parents Association 2009-2010 Calendar

Timely advice for your student’s success



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Student Job Fair, IMU

academic calendar information including registration and exam dates can be found at:

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http://www.registrar.uiowa.edu/calendars/academic.aspx

encourage your student to:

∙∙Bring only the essentials, as space in residence halls is limited. Bring clothes that can be layered, Iowa experiences all four seasons. Extra-long sheets are needed in the residence halls (36” x 80”). ∙∙Participate in the Welcome Week Activities. It’s a great way to learn about involvement opportunities and meet new friends. ∙∙Stay Safe! Lock their doors at all times, and walk with friends at night. ∙∙Make healthy choices about alcohol--excessive alcohol consumption is often involved in cases of assault and violence. ∙∙Check out the Student Health Service website www.uiowa.edu/~shs for health care providers before your student gets sick.



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Iowa vs. UNI, Home

∙∙Help alleviate student homesickness by keeping in touch with e-mailit is non-invasive and encourages regular communication and be available just to listen.

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Iowa vs. Arizona, Home

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www.uiowa.edu/admissions/undergrad/orientation/parents.htm

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advice during the first year can be found at

∙∙Encourage healthy eating and exercise.

Night Games, 9:00 pm – 1:00 am, UI Field House

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All students experience some degree of homesickness.

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∙∙Encourage them to get involved with campus life. The University has approximately 500 student organizations. It helps them meet new friends, discover new interests and make a difference in the UI Community. www.uiowa. edu/admissions/undergrad/ majors/pick-one.htm ∙∙Check to see if they have had their New Student Meeting with their academic advisor.



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Intramural Registration Due: Volleyball (Men’s, Women’s & Co-Rec)

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Office of Student Life Leadership Conference

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My Iowa, Diversity and Leadership Retreat

My Iowa, Diversity and Leadership Retreat

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Iowa vs. Indiana, Home

advice during the first year can be found at

www.uiowa.edu/admissions/undergrad/orientation/parents.htm

Your student’s first semester midterms can be stressful.

∙∙Encourage them to communicate with professors, ask questions and get help. Their academic advisor can help with resources available. ∙∙Help them with time management — buy them a planner, they have a lot of free time between 8am and 3pm, and need to use it wisely. Suggest they schedule study and text reading times. ∙∙Help them learn the importance of balancing their social time and schoolwork, procrastination and getting behind can be a problem.



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Iowa vs. Minnesota, Home

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advice during the first year can be found at

www.uiowa.edu/admissions/undergrad/orientation/parents.htm

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∙∙Conflicts with roommates usually come from different preferences, values and habits. Encourage open communication. ∙∙Tolerance of differences is key in getting along. Advise your son or daughter to give the same respect to their roommate they expect. New relationships have their ups and downs.

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∙∙Financial concerns? Visit the Jobnet database. The University employs thousands of students across campus. Student Credit and Money Management Services can help with education and counseling about financial issues.



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Help your student have a successful finals week, and winter break.

∙∙For success during finals be sure students use all their resources, talk to professors, TAs, tutors. Attend class and expect exams to be much more challenging than high school.

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advice during the first year can be found at

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∙∙Enjoy winter break with your student. Discuss expectations with them for when they are at home. Give and take is important here. ∙∙Discuss completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) which should be filed as soon after January 1 as information is available. www.uiowa. edu/financial-aid



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http://www.registrar.uiowa.edu/calendars/academic.aspx

It’s a new year and semester; help them start off right by:

∙∙Goal setting. What do they want to achieve academically? Encourage them to talk to their academic advisor. ∙∙Helping them organize their dorm room to ensure adequate space to study comfortably. ∙∙Remind them to keep a good balance between social activities and academic endeavors. ∙∙Encourage them to check out the UI Master Calendar of Events. www.calendar.uiowa.edu



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Intramural Registration Due: Darts & Billiards

Your student has competed their first semester successfully! Now is the time to:

∙∙Encourage involvement in University Activities. Students involved in organizations have greater academic success. http:// imu.uiowa.edu/osl

Entertainment & Media Career Fair, Pomerantz Center

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Intramural Registration Due: Racquetball

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dance marathon, iowa memorial union

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∙∙Think about next year’s living arrangements. Off-campus life is different than living in the residence halls. Go to www.uiowa.edu/~offcamp/ budget.html to find advice on off-campus living in Iowa City. Budgeting, leases, landlords will all be a new wrinkle.

Science & Biotech Career Fair, Pomerantz Center

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Onward and upward — now lets consider career planning!

∙∙It is never too late to look for an internship. Summer internships can be available in Iowa City or near home.

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Spring Break

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∙∙Help your student discover the career center. Career counseling, internships, interviewing techniques and exploring majors are all services readily available.

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If your student takes a Spring Break trip, remind your student to make smart choices

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∙∙www.careers.uiowa.edu/

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∙∙Encourage your student to look for new places to study to avoid burnout. Go to the IMU, Coffee Shops, and the Libraries to start outlining notes for finals. ∙∙Ask them to be sure they are getting enough rest! Sleep is important for effective studying. ∙∙Start thinking about summer plans, employment, school, and moving back home.



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www.uiowa.edu/admissions/undergrad/orientation/parents.htm

Have your student think about the moving out process by:

∙∙As the weather warms up, help them stay focused on academics — final exams are as much a test of endurance as an intellectual challenge. ∙∙Talking to their RA about moving out procedures. ∙∙Staying in contact with their college friends. ∙∙Understanding your expectations on living together again this summer. Be sure to discuss openly.



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advice during the first year can be found at

www.uiowa.edu/admissions/undergrad/orientation/parents.htm

You have made it through your first year as the proud parent of a Hawkeye!

∙∙Keep the dialogue open with your student. Be a connection to the University for your student … and be a sounding board. Speak to your child as a supportive mentor.



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advice during the first year can be found at

www.uiowa.edu/admissions/undergrad/orientation/parents.htm

Preparing again for another year away at college reminds you that:

∙∙Letting go can be the hardest thing to do! Realizing you need to take a step back and let your student assume responsibility for his or her own life, is a large challenge. ∙∙They need to work through many issues and decisions themselves to learn.


The Iowa

Challenge As a University of Iowa student, your son or daughter becomes part of the Hawkeye family – they are transformed by their experiences at Iowa. The University asks them to rise to the challenge of these five expectations:

Excel

Set high standards – push yourself academically.

Choose

Stretch

Learn from diverse people, ideas, and experiences.

Engage

Get involved and be a leader.

Serve

Make decisions Contribute to a that support your community that’s goals. a great place to live and learn. Calendar courtesy of The University of Iowa Parents Association

campus resources parents association (319) 335 0046 www.uiowa.edu/~parent Student Health ServiCe (319) 335 8394 www.uiowa.edu/~shs Office of student Financial Aid (319) 335 1450 or (800) 553 4692 www.uiowa.edu/financial-aid/index.shtml Registrar’s Office (319) 384 4300 www.registrar.uiowa.edu University Billing Office (319) 335 0071 or 1 (800) 943 4557 www.uiowa.edu/ubill/index.html The Department of Public Safety (319) 335 5022 www.uiowa.edu/~pubsfty university counseling Service (319) 335 7294 www.uiowa.edu/~ucs UI Master calendar of events (319) 335 3055 calendar.uiowa.edu University Housing (319) 335 3000 housing.uiowa.edu/index.htm University Bookstore (319) 335 3179 www.book.uiowa.edu Athletics www.hawkeyesports.com Rape Victim Advocacy Program (319) 335 600 or (800) 228 1625 www.uiowa.edu/~rvap/services.html Division of Student Services (319) 335 3557 student-services.uiowa.edu//index.php Academic Advising Center (319) 353 5700 www.uiowa.edu/web/advisingcenter/index.htm


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