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Parents will learn what makes this generation of students unique, the changes that both students and their parents will undergo, as well as some do’s and don’ts for managing the transition ahead. 1:00–2:00 p.m. – Top Tips for Parents: Virtually Everything a New CU-Boulder Parent Needs to Know in 45 minutes Parents will hear about the most important CU-Boulder specific deadlines and actions and will learn answers to the questions parents ask most frequently. 2:00–3:00 p.m. – Parent to Parent: Current CU-Boulder Parents Share Clues About Succeeding at CU-Boulder Current CU parents will share their perspectives and advice with new Buff Parents. 3:00–4:00 p.m. – Stress, Risk-taking, Alcohol, and Drugs: What Every CU Parent Should Know Health Center professionals will share strategies for talking with students about topics that impact health, wellness and academic success. 4:00–5:00 p.m. – Promoting a Thriving CU-Boulder Student Community: What You Need to Know to Help As a result of this session, parents will have a greater knowledge of code of conduct, students’ social & civic responsibility, residential community living, and how to support their student’s success. Offered August 20 ONLY, 5:00-6:30 p.m. – Parent Reception in the University Memorial Center (UMC) New CU Buff Parents will have the opportunity to meet and chat with each other as well as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Christina Gonzales and members of the Parent Relations Team in a casual, relaxed setting. Note for Parents of International Students: Fall In addition to the above presentations, parents of new undergraduate international students are welcome to attend any of the student events during the International Welcome Events Undergraduate Orientation August 14–19. You will receive a detailed print itinerary at check-in on August 14 at the UMC outside South Terrace. We highlight two We invite you to join us at the Fall Welcome Parent presentations below that we strongly encourage you to attend. Events offered on both August 19 & 20 in the Cristol August 14, 4:00–6:00 PM – Chancellor’s Reception for New International Students and Orientation Kickoff and Resource Fair Chemistry Building, Room 140. No reservation August 15, 3:45 PM – Parent/Guest Workshop: Support your Student required. Please join us when you are able! (Location: UMC Room 235) 8 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 9 Boulder Bound Green Packing List Join the herd. 89% of CU Boulder students try to make environmentally sustainable choices in the way they live. Here’s a top ten list for your school supplies. We hope to CU at When Moving to Boulder, New CU Students Bring/Buy: • A bike, U-lock and bike light FAMILY WEEKEND! • Reusable water bottles and coffee mugs. Every residence hall has a filtered water fill station. Go to www.colorado.edu/familyweekend for • Used or recycled furnishings. Check out Boulder’s Tour de Thrift. complete information, including a list of events • Recycled-content paper, notebooks and school supplies and activities, as well as tips to enhance your visit. • A power strip for plugging in chargers, electronics and appliances You can also call the Office of Parent Relations • Energy-saving CFL or LED bulbs at 303-492-1380 with general questions. • Reusable shopping bags When you have read all about Family Weekend, register and purchase tickets for events, • Reusable utensils for eating on the go including the football game, by clicking the “Register Now” button. We plan to keep • Rechargeable batteries registration open until Sept. 14. However, please note that registration closed a couple of • Environmentally-friendly cleaning supplies, including cold water laundry weeks early last year because events filled up—so don’t wait! Call the CU Athletic Ticket detergent Office at 303-492-8337 with questions related to the registration process. Use CU’s One Million Acts of Green platform to choose from more than 100 Register online at: www.colorado.edu/familyweekend sustainability actions at home and on campus and keep track of your progress We hope to CU in October! GO BUFFS! and impact. Find more tips, info and resources in the CU Buffs Green Living Guide. View CU Sports Schedules: www.cubuffs.com 10 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 11 Norlin Quad Soak up the sun, and some history, on the university’s original green space — it’s now on the National 3 Register of Historic Sites. 7 Fun Things University Memorial Center Grab a quick bite to eat, pick up some to See on Campus Buffs gear at the CU Book Store and even strike it big at Boulder’s only 4 bowling alley. CU Bookstore The CU Book Store is proudly owned and operated by CU-Boulder. Conveniently located on campus in the University Memorial Center, the CU Book Store offers textbook rentals, used, new and digital textbook options, year round textbook sell back, CU clothing and gifts, school 1 supplies, computer hardware and software at educational prices, snacks Center for Community (C4C) and convenience items. Student may charge textbook course materials Home to our award-winning dining purchased at the CU Book Store to their student tuition and fee bill. center, you can try everything from Please visit www.cubookstore.com/bill for complete details. pulled pork to Persian cuisine at one 5 of 10 micro-restaurants. Old Main Built in 1876, this was the first building on campus and is now home to the 2 CU Heritage Center, a museum of the Folsom Field university’s history. This is where the Buffaloes roam! Cheer on our PAC-12 football team and watch our renowned mascot 6 Ralphie run like the wind. Fiske Planetarium Explore the universe, see dazzling laser shows or catch a movie in one of the most technically advanced 7 theaters on planet Earth. 12 University of Colorado Boulder www.universityparent.com/colorado 13 Getting to Boulder Denver International Airport (DIA) CU-Boulder is 45 minutes from the airport. 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