UMASS AMHERST PARENTS ASSOCIATION Calendar & Handbook 2015-2016 ASSOCIATIONParents A perfect spring day in the center of campus. UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST Welcome, UMass Amherst parents! Dear Parents and Families, As newly elected co-chairs of the years. I am a former Parent Advisory Committee member at University of Massachusetts Amherst another university and have volunteered with UMass Amherst’s Welcome to the University of Massachusetts Amherst! Parents Association Advisory Council, Office of Parent Services for Fall Open House. As your student pursues academic and personal we would like to personally welcome We learned early on that student performance is largely goals, we want that experience to be as enriching, you to the UMass Amherst community. associated with the support they receive. We also know that engaging, and fulfilling as possible. The Advisory Council, made up as parents, our involvement with our children is limited now of 16 appointed parent that they are college students. We chose to become involved In support of that effort, I would like to share an Ninette Marzouki representatives, is the governing with the UMAPA Advisory Council to provide that support, initiative that will be part of your student’s experience body of the UMass Amherst Parents but also for two more reasons: First, we believe in UMass at the university. UMatter at UMass is a campus-wide Association (UMAPA). As a group, Amherst and the first-rate education our son and daughter effort centered on care, compassion, connection, and we plan special events, assist with are receiving. Second, we feel that involvement at all levels active engagement. program developments, volunteer at is necessary to ensure the growth and excellence of UMass The ability to value a connection and to feel empathy UMass Amherst-sponsored activities, Amherst for generations to come. is critical to any society, including our own campus and most importantly, offer the Our vision for the UMAPA Advisory Council is to offer parents’ perspective to the university. community. When we collectively practice active Kathleen Small avenues for parents to share best practices and receive the caring, we create a more supportive living and We come to UMass Amherst with help and information needed to better support their students. learning environment for everyone. In the coming months, your student will be learning different backgrounds, but share the same goals. I (Ninette) The UMAPA Advisory Council provides an opportunity for all about UMatter at UMass. I encourage you to find out more at umass.edu/umatter. am the parent of a Public Health sophomore student. In to become involved with projects and activities that directly addition, I am currently a TRIO advisor for a community affect students’ academic experience. Through involvement, Ongoing communication is also a key to success and it is our sincere pleasure to college in Boston and a former member of the Boston Latin improvement, and promotion of UMass Amherst, we hope to interact with students and their families. I communicate regularly with our students, Academy Parents Committee and Boston Citywide Parents make the university even greater. and I welcome your input on matters of importance to your student and the campus Council. And I (Kathleen) am the parent of a Chemical Advisory Council members are a resource for all parents and community. Engineering senior in the Commonwealth Honors College. will assist with questions. We invite you to share your thoughts I have worked in an educational setting for more than 23 Additionally, the Office of Parent Services is a resource for any questions or concerns. and experiences with us. They can be reached at (413) 577-4444 or by email at [email protected]. UMass Amherst Proud Parents, I encourage you to continue communicating with your student on a regular basis. Ninette Marzouki and Kathleen Small Research clearly demonstrates college students reap positive influences from ongoing parental engagement. UMASS AMHERST PARENTS MEMBERSHIP CARD DISCOUNT LIST Thank you for the privilege of working with your student during this exciting time of Allen House Eric Carle Museum Potter’s Auto and Truck Rental, Inc. academic and personal development. Amherst Victorian Inn Fine Arts Center Rafters Sports Bar & Restaurant Best wishes and GO UMass! Atkins Farms Country Market Gallery A3 Soundscape Merchandise Bodies in Balance Massage Therapy GoBerry (Amherst) The Blue Marble Bruegger’s Bagels (Amherst) Hop Brook B&B The Laundry Club Central Rock Gym (Hadley) Hotel UMass The Pub Restaurant Enku Gelaye D E F Diamond Consultants Joseph Kushick Photography UMass Club (Boston) and Brokers Midas of Hadley University Club and Restaurant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Campus Life Delivery Express Muddy Brook Drafts UMass Department of 319 Whitmore Administration Building Don Muller Gallery, Inc. Naismith Memorial Basketball Music and Dance 181 Presidents Drive, Amherst, MA 01003-9313 Emily Dickinson Museum Hall of Fame Tel: (413) 545-2300 Fax: (413) 545-1838 Enterprise Rent-A-Car North Amherst Motors, Inc. Email: [email protected] For the most up-to-date list of discounts, visit www.umass.edu/parents/umapa/umapa-discounts Fans cheer on the Minutemen at Gillette Stadium. UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday TIPof the 1 2 3 4 5 AUGUST 2015 OCTOBER 2015 MONTH S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 1 2 3 As your student starts the 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 fall semester, encourage them to make 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 connections, become familiar with UMass 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 community standards, and learn about the many resources available to help ensure a successful year. A great starting point is the Student Life website, www. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 umass.edu/studentlife – home to Residence Halls Open Labor Day First Day of Classes UMass Field Hockey vs UMass Field Hockey Men’s & Women’s important information, event listings, and UMass Lowell Cross Country New Students Minuteman Invitational campus resources. Convocation UMass Women’s Soccer vs Bryant Campus BBQ 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 UMass Field Hockey vs UMass Men’s Soccer vs UMass Women’s UMass Field Hockey vs UMass Football vs Dartmouth Hartford Soccer vs Brown St. Joes Temple at Gillette Stadium UMass Men’s Soccer vs Boston University UMass Field Hockey vs Brown 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 UMass Field Hockey vs Last day to add/drop UMass Men’s Soccer vs Richmond UVM UMass Women’s Soccer vs Harvard 27 28 29 30 UMass Field Hockey vs Stanford 2015 The Isenberg School of Management. SEPTEMBER Students and families enjoy campus during Family Weekend. UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday TIPof the 1 2 3 SEPTEMBER 2015 NOVEMBER 2015 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S MONTH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 UMass Women’s Family Weekend Family Weekend 1 2 3 4 5 Soccer vs 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 With more than 200 registered 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 LaSalle UMass Football vs student organizations (RSOs) and co- 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Florida International 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 at McGuirk curricular groups on campus, students 27 28 29 30 29 30 UMass Hockey vs can nourish current interests and explore Dalhousie (Exhibition) new ones, develop skills, gain experience, help others, and have fun. Browse the A to Z student organization directory on the 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Student Activities and Involvement web Family Weekend UMass Men’s Soccer vs UMass Men’s Soccer vs page, www.umass.edu/studentlife/ URI St. Louis UMass Women’s involved or log on to Campus Pulse, Soccer vs www.umass.edu/campuspulse for Richmond news and events. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Columbus Day Monday class schedule UMass Women’s UMass Field Hockey vs UMass Football vs followed Soccer vs VCU Kent State Davidson at McGuirk UMass Hockey vs Sacred Heart 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 UMass Field Hockey vs UMass Men’s Soccer vs Mid-semester date: last UMass Field Hockey vs UMass Football vs Boston College LaSalle day to drop LaSalle Toledo with “W” at Gillette UMass Women’s UMass Hockey vs Soccer vs New Hampshire Rhode Island 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2015 Students heading for an evening workout at the campus recreation center. OCTOBER A world of dining options in the remodeled Blue Wall. UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday TIPof the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MONTH Daylight Saving Time UMass Football vs It’s November: time to start ends Akron at Gillette planning for winter break. Residence Life, UMass Women’s Soccer vs UMass Men’s Soccer vs www.housing.umass.edu, and the Dayton Fordham Off Campus Student Center (OCSC) UMass Hockey vs www.umass.edu/studentlife/ocsc/ Connecticut about-campus-student-services, offer checklists to help your student leave 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 their room or apartment safe over break. OCSC also provides resources for students Veterans Day Registration for Spring UMass Hockey vs (no classes) 2016 begins Merrimack who will be staying in the area over break. Students in need of break housing should contact Residential Life Student Services, (413) 545-2100.
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