Making the Most out of College, Studies Abroad, and more!
Making the Most out of College, Studies Abroad, and more!
UP Parent Newsletter: January 2019
We hope that you enjoyed a relaxing and restful holiday break with your Pilot while they were home. As another semester begins, our goal for this month's newsletter is to aid you in supporting your student so they can start the semester off on the right foot!

A Window into Campus Life
UP Basketball Game
One of the treasured student traditions on The Bluff is cheering on the Pilots during their basketball season. The annual Men's basketball game between the University of Portland Pilots and the Gonzaga Bulldogs was held this past Saturday, January 19. Even though the Pilots fell to Gonzaga 89-66, the sold-out crowd at the Chiles Center was full of school spirit!

Staff Spotlight
Read our Q & A with Dr. Eduardo Contreras, the Assistant Provost for International Education, Diversity, and Inclusion at the University of Portland. Click here to learn about Dr. Contreras' new role, campus resources for diversity and inclusion, and his experience in international education.

Do I Leave it "Messy?"
What are parents to do when they witness the "messy" moments in their child's life? Matt Daily, Assistant Director of the UP Shepard Academic Resource Center, shares his perspective as a parent and how it relates to his experience counseling students. Read his insightful reflection here.

Making the Most out of College
How can your student engage with their college community in this new semester? Click here to learn about leadership, extracurricular, employment, and volunteer opportunities during the spring semester and beyond.

For Seniors: It's all Going to be OK
As seniors enter their final semester, one of the best things that parents can do is to assure them that everything is going to be ok. Click here for everything you need to know about Commencement, grad fairs, and special events for seniors.

Studies Abroad
Is your student studying abroad this semester or considering it? Recognizing that parental support is an integral part of this program, the Office of Studies Abroad wants to ensure that parents have the resources to support their student during the application process, the actual semester abroad, and the student’s re-entry experience. Explore their terrific resources, including some words of advice from parents of past study-abroad students.

Junior Parents & Families Weekend
JPW
Junior Parents & Families Weekend is coming up on February 15-17! Celebrate your student’s junior year, meet the University team, learn about campus life, and spend time together as a family. Online registration and payment are due by Friday, February 1.
Register Today!

Upcoming Deadlines & Events
Need to know upcoming financial, academic, and residence life deadlines for students? Click here.
Curious about upcoming fun and educational events available to your student? Learn more here.
Looking for UP events that you can participate in? Check out these upcoming local and regional events open to parents.

What We're Reading
Despite popular student belief, professors are friends rather than foes, office hours are not something to be scared of, and building relationships with faculty can benefit your student both now and in the long run. CollegiateParent shares their advice for how and why your college student should build relationships with their professors. The beginning of a new semester is the perfect time to start!
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