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Student AffairsThere are many resources available tostudents at the U of M. The Office forStudent Affairs (OSA) provides many ofthese services, programs, and facilities thatadvance student success, inspire studentsto make lifelong positive contributions tosociety, promote an inclusive environment,and enrich the University of Minnesota– Twin Cities community. The followingOSA programs are available to all enrolledstudents at the U of M.» www.osa.umn.eduAurora Center for Advocacy & Educationwww.umn.edu/auroraBoynton Health Service (see p. 16)www.bhs.umn.eduCentral Career Initiativeswww.career.umn.eduOffice for Fraternity and Sorority Lifewww.umn.edu/fslParent Program (see p. 23)www.parent.umn.eduRecreational Sportswww.recsports.umn.eduOffice for Student Conduct andAcademic Integritywww.umn.edu/oscaiOffice for Student Engagement& Leadershipwww.umn.edu/leadOrientation & First-Year Programswww.ofyp.umn.eduStudent Parent HELP CenterThe HELP Center, open to allundergraduate students with children,provides services that encourage andsupport student-parent success at theU of M. Services offered include variouschild care assistance grants, as well as aweekly parent group held in Appleby HallRoom 24, Wednesdays, Noon to 2 p.m.To schedule an intake appointment pleasecall: 612-626-6015 or walk in any weekday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.» www.sphc.umn.eduStudent Unions & ActivitiesPlan events and explore your interestswith Student Unions & Activities. Checkout our Web site to see the campus-wideevents calendar and search the over 600different student groups on campus. Joinan organization or start your own!» www.sua.umn.eduSt. Paul Campus Career Centerwww.stpaulcareers.umn.eduStudent & Community Relationswww.osa.umn.edu/communityStudent Conflict Resolution Centerwww.sos.umn.eduUniversity Student Legal Servicewww.umn.edu/uslsUniversity Counseling & ConsultingServices (see p. 16)www.uccs.umn.edu22Homecoming 2009: TheUltimate Homecoming,October 4-11Since 1914, the University of Minnesota,Twin Cities, has celebrated Homecoming,a week dedicated to honoring the spiritof the maroon and gold. This celebrationbrings the campus community togetherwith events such as a campus-widescavenger hunt, cheer and lip synccompetitions, sports competitions,community service events, pep rallies,and of course the Homecoming paradeand football game. This year’s theme, TheUltimate Homecoming, signifies a new eraon campus for the University as the GoldenGophers play in the TCF Bank Stadiumand return football to the campus after along 28 years.» www.homecoming.umn.edu
Once school begins, hereare some great ways foryour parents and familyto stay connected withthe University:Parents and Families:Staying Connected!Parent ProgramThe Parent Program helps connect parentsand families with information about theU of M and the student experience. Checkout the Parent Program Web site to learnmore about what is featured on this pageand other Parent Program resources andinitiatives including:• Timely updates and reminders• Online workshops, guides, and seminarson topics such as student alcohol use,mental health, and college finances• Current new stories• Parent eventsParent NewsletterThroughout the year, parents will receivea quarterly newsletter through the mailfrom the U of M about campus issues andevents of particular interest to parents.In addition, you can sign up for biweeklyparent messages designed to keep youupdated on current campus events.To sign up, send your e-mail address toparent@umn.edu. You can also findparent resources and information on theUniversity Parent Web site atwww.parent.umn.edu.Residence Hall Move In Day/Welcome Week BeginsSeptember 2There will be a program for parents onSeptember 2 during Residence Hall move-inbefore the start of Welcome Week. Look foradditional information soon!Parents WeekendOctober 9–11Parents are invited to campus for aweekend of activities and programs inconjunction with Homecoming. As footballreturns to the U of M campus, all parentsare invited to come and take part in thehomecoming festivities and athletic eventsas well as special parent workshops, galleryand museum visits, and the pleasure ofspending time with your student.Parents AssociationTogether, the M Parents Associationand the University of Minnesota AlumniAssociation have created a specialjoint membership offer that providesparents and their student with valuableprograms and rewards. As a parent,you will have access to communicationsand programming designed especiallyfor you. Parents and students receive asubscription to Minnesota, the awardwinningAlumni Association magazinethat highlights what’s happening at theU. Other rewards include a 10 percentdiscount at the U Bookstore; specialpricing on travel and hotels, includingthe Radisson and Days Inn on campus;information on special events; andstudent prize drawings. Registrationinformation is available atwww.parent.umn.edu/association/.www.parent.umn.edu2323
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