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PACKParents


The Newsletter of the NC State University
Parents & Families Association

Fall 2004

(Download the .pdf version - Adobe Acrobat Reader needed)


The National Student Exchange Program:
Study Abroad In Your Own Backyard

Studying for a semester in Hawaii is one of over 170 fabulous opportunities offered to NC State students through the National Student Exchange (NSE) program. What may be even more enticing than the sun and surf is that students pay in-state rates for the semester! [More]


2004 Parents & Families Weekend
Join us for this time-honored tradition and spend a weekend with your student Wolfpack-style! [More]

The Parents' Fund at NC State
Like many parents, you have probably been involved in a variety of fundraising activities during your son’s or daughter’s secondary-school years. Once again, you will have an opportunity to help raise funds for education, but this time it will be much easier than peddling chocolate bars door-to-door. [More]

2004 Fall Semester Calendar

E-Power
Three new web sites are putting even more power into the partnership between parents and NC State. In addition to information for students, the Career Center, Counseling Center, and University Dining have developed special web sites just for parents designed solely to keep you informed and connected to the University. [More]

Serving Others – A Parents & Families Weekend Tradition
Nearly 40 parents, students and NC State staff gathered during the 2003 Parents & Families Weekend for the annual Student-Family Service Project. Volunteers left a lasting mark on campus as they assembled to plant 8,000 daffodils, hyacinths, and crocuses along with many perennials and shrubs at Bragaw Residence Hall. [More]


Previous Editions

* Spring 2004
* Fall 2003
* Spring 2003
* Fall 2002
* Spring 2002

* Fall 2001
* Spring 2001

Other Newsletters
* Americana
* Bulletin
* The Nubian Message
* First Year College Parents' newsletter
* The State of Living & Learning
* Technician


Parent Resources
Questions about NC State? Answers are just a click, tap, or ring away. NC State's parents' web site features everything from a job internship network to VIP discount program information. Use the site to check on current tuition and fees, find out about events just for parents, or boost your student's spirits with an e-postcard.
The university also offers the Parents' HelpLine, a toll-free number operated by the Parents & Families Services program, to respond to your concerns. Call 877-568-5733 or email ncsuparents@ncsu.edu for personal assistance with your questions.*

Address Correction
Please help us keep our records up to date!If you have received this newsletter in error or have an address correction to make, please call, email or write the Parents and Families Association. You may call toll free during business hours at 877-568-5733 or email us at ncsuparents@ncsu.edu. If you prefer "snail mail" , write to us at:

Parents and Constituent Services
Box 7306
Raleigh NC 27695-7306
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PACKPARENTS is published in partnership by Parents & Families Services & the Parents' Fund.

Parents & Families Association
Campus Box 7306
Raleigh, NC 27695-7306
(919)515-2441/877-568-5733

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