HAPPY NEW YEAR!
As the University welcomes 2012 and looks forward to all that the new year will bring, it is important to celebrate the accomplishments of 2011. In his annual report, Chancellor Woodson reflects on the year highlighting stories that "exemplify the culture of NC State," including those of "a blind man who joined the workforce as a sewing machine operator" thanks to his company's relationship with NC State's Industrial Extension Service, "a Caldwell Fellow who journeyed 5,000 miles on foot across Latin America to raise money and open minds, and a visiting teaching fellow who stepped outside her discipline to develop a process that uses bacteria to grow bricks." Off course, the University is also still celebrating the Wolfpack's victory at the 2011 Belk Bowl.
If these stories are any indication of what the University has to look forward to in 2012, I am very optimistic for our students and wish your student a successful spring semester. We hope that you will spend some time on campus with your student this spring and take advantage of the many events and programs families are invited to attend. Parents & Families Spring Fling 2012 invites families to enjoy a weekend of Wolfpack fun with NC State arts and athletics. Hoops for Hope promotes breast cancer awareness and will benefit the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund. Finally, there are many additional arts, athletics, and cultural programs over the course of the spring semester families are invited to attend. (See your spring PACKParents newsletter for more information.)
Of course, there are even more events and activities for students to enjoy this spring. Students often claim they don't know what's happening on campus and, as a result, find themselves bored on weekends and missing out on extraordinary opportunities. Help us keep students informed. Tell them about the special events planned to remember Martin Luther King, Jr. (see "Important Dates" below). Encourage them to read the Technician - the daily student newspaper, flyers on campus, banners, and countless websites to help them stay in the know about all that is available to them.
Best wishes for a happy 2012. Contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Call the Parents' HelpLine toll free at 877.568.5733 or email ncsuparents@ncsu.edu.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Bell, M.Ed.
Associate Director, Parents & Families Services
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Saturday, January 7
Students living on campus may check in to the residence halls from noon - 3 p.m..
Spring 2012 Housing Check-In Information
Monday, January 9
First day of classes for the spring 2012 semester.
Monday, January 9
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Campus Commemoration
Monday, January 16
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. No classes. University offices will be closed.
Saturday, January 21
MLK Service Challenge
Monday, January 23
Last day to add a course. Last day to drop a course or change from credit to audit with tuition adjustment. Last day for undergraduate students to drop below 12 hours.
Thursday, January 26
Study Abroad Summer Programs Fair
Monday, January 30
Last day to cancel or change spring semester meal plan.
Wednesday, February 8
Registration deadline for Parents & Families Spring Fling
Monday - Saturday, February 13 - 25
Renewal for Fall 2012 on-campus housing
Saturday, February 18
Parents & Families Spring Fling
Monday - Friday, March 5-9
Spring Break. No classes.
Thursday, March 1
Priority filing date for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Monday, March 12
Last day to withdraw, drop a course without a grade, or submit for a course repeat without penalty
All events, activities, and deadlines are subject to review and revision. Please check with the respective program to determine if changes have been made.
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ACADEMIC CALENDARS
Spring 2012 | Multi-year calendars | Parent-Student Conversation Calendar
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STUDENT STRUGGLING ACADEMICALLY?
Information, Advice & Recommendations for help.
"My student's grades were not the best this semester. Actually, they were much lower than we expected. I think he's on academic warning. We want to help him do things differently next semester, but aren't sure where to start"...If your student is on Academic Warning or simply didn't do as well as he or she would have liked, I hope the following information will assist you in helping your student achieve his or her academic goals. More
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SHOULD OLD ACQUAINTANCES BE FORGOT...
...No way! As the clock struck midnight on January 1, and I was faced with the annual question "Auld Lang Syne" poses each new year, these three women came to mind and how their impact on the success of the Office of Parents & Families Services could never be forgotten. Although each of them are "leaving" the Office for a variety of reasons, they will always be a part of the Parents & Families Services family. Please join me in thanking these wonderful women for their support of students' families. You are invited to send a message via the respective link.
Thank you,
Jennifer Bell, Associate Director, Office of Parents & Families Services
Laci Weeden,
Assistant Director of Parents & Families Services (2009-2010)
Many parents may remember Ms. Weeden from her role as facilitator of Parents' Orientation over the last three years. During this time, Ms. Weeden made many contributions to the Office of Parents & Families Services, including enhancing the Parents' Orientation Ambassador student leadership program, coordinating the many details required to run Parents' Orientation, and introducing Siblings Weekend. Prior to her position in Parents & Families Services, Ms. Weeden served NC State in the Women's Center and in University Housing. Her warm and sensitive demeanor coupled with her keen knowledge of student life issues made her a great fit for serving parents. We wish Ms. Weeden all the best in her new position as director of parent programs at the University of California San Diego. Send Ms. Weeden a farewell message.
Deb Luckadoo, Director of Campus Activities
For the last ten years, Dr. Luckadoo has served as department head for Parents & Families Services
championing the program's growth and development. Thanks to her leadership, Parents & Families Services added an Assistant Director position and critical administrative assistance. Additionally, Dr. Luckadoo filled many critical roles, including coordinating Parents' Orientation and planning Parents & Families Weekend events, during office baby booms and staff vacancies. You could always count on Dr. Luckadoo for sage advice, mentoring, and deliberate meaningful support. The staff in Parents & Families Services are better leaders because of the role model in Dr. Luckadoo. Send Dr. Luckadoo a message.
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Evelyn Reiman, Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs
After more than 30 years of service to NC State University, Evelyn Reiman retired effective January 1. Ms. Reiman has been a critical force in enhancing student life at NC State leading the establishment of many programs, including Multicultural Student Affairs, the Women's Center, GLBT Center, the Center for Student Leadership, Ethics & Public Service, and the Office of Parents & Families Services. She also directed the vision for the growth and development for the student centers. Ms. Reiman's values of leadership, public service, social justice and serving the underserved has shaped countless student body presidents, graduate students, and professional staff. Her leadership and vision will contine to have a lasting impact on NC State and the lives she touched while here. Send Ms. Reiman a farewell message.
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FLU VACCINE CLINICS
Cases of flu are currently being reported in a number of states, including North Carolina, and the typical flu season often begins in the fall and continues through March. A student sickened with flu typically misses 3-5 days of class while recovering.
If your student received flu vaccine this season, it appears to be a good match to protect against the flu strains that are currently circulating.
If your student did not receive flu vaccine, Student Health has a limited supply of vaccine. The flu shot is available by appointment at (919) 515.7107. Check with your insurance carrier to see if flu vaccine is covered by your policy. A single shot of flu vaccine protects against 1 strain of influenza B and 2 strains of influenza A. It takes 2 weeks for the vaccine to be protective.
Additional information is available at ncsu.edu/student_health or at cdc.gov
Effective January 9, 2012
Student Health Services is requiring students to bring their current insurance and prescription card to each visit; so that the staff can better assist them.
Get-Well Meal Kits If students develop symptoms due to influenza or other viruses, such as stomach virus, University Dining offers a Get-Well Meal Kit stocked with non-perishable foods and drink that can be eaten at their convenience in the comfort of their rooms. The kit includes items recommended by Student Health Services to aid students' recovery. Students simply complete a Meal Kit form and have a friend or roommate pick up the kit from the requested C-Store.
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SENIOR PORTRAITS & YEARBOOK INFORMATION
Seniors may schedule their free senior portrait sitting January 17-19 in the Witherspoon Student Center. This is a chance for your student to become a part of NC State history in the award-winning Agromeck yearbook. Visit ouryear.com, school code 279, to sign up for an appointment.
All undergraduate students are welcome to submit a photo of themselves and their friends to be included in the book. E-mail photos to
editor@agromeck.ncsu.edu with the names of the people in the photo by
February 1 for inclusion in the yearbook.
Parents & Families Spring Fling 2012
Saturday, February 18
NC State v. Florida State University
Join your student for a day of Wolfpack fun and watch men's basketball take on the Seminoles! Details and registration instructions are available on line at www.ncsu.edu/for_parents and in your spring PACKParents newsletter mailed to your home in December. Register by Wednesday, February 8.
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TALLEY STUDENT CENTER PROJECT ON SCHEDULE
The Talley Student Center Addition and Renovation is well underway with many milestones already met. Underground utility work is almost complete, and construction on the first phase of the project is scheduled to begin in mid-spring. Many offices and services have moved to their temporary home in Harrelson Hall, including the Bookstore, the Office of Parents & Families Services, and many student activity programs. Dining officials have announced the new dining options for students, many of which will be open in 2013. More
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NC STATE NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
From Superbugs to Supernovas: Research Highlights From 2011
From research in antibiotic use and superbugs, which could help us address a global medical challenge, to a supernova finding that solved a millennia-old stellar mystery, 2011 was an exciting year for research at North Carolina State University. As we prepare for 2012, we’re taking a look back at some of the interesting research stories to come out of NC State over the past year. More:
Researchers Find Some Smartphone Models More Vulnerable To Attack
New research from North Carolina State University shows that some smartphones specifically designed to support the Android mobile platform have incorporated additional features that can be used by hackers to bypass Android’s security features, making them more vulnerable to attack. Android has the largest share of the smartphone market in the U.S. More:
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Parent Volunteer Network:
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