| Dear Pilot Parents and Families,
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Thank you for your continued support throughout the past year. While many students may be taking a well-deserved break from school this summer, we recognize that you never take a break from being their parent and support system. With that in mind, we will be providing a series of informational webinars this summer that we hope support you in supporting your student’s success and well-being during their time at UP. Registration will launch soon for our first virtual event of the summer, so please be on the lookout for an email with more details! In the meantime, we hope you enjoy the news and resources shared below.
UP offices, including Alumni and Parent Relations, are open all summer, so please connect with us anytime and let us know how we can assist you.
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Sincerely,
Katie Seccombe
Associate Director, Parent Engagement
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| Once a Pilot, Always a Pilot
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Now that final exams and the conferral of degrees are in the rear-view mirror, what’s next for our graduating Pilot families? Gina Amato Yazzolino ’96, the new director of Alumni & Parent Relations, shares her own experiences as a student on The Bluff and as a current parent of two college students. She also offers three easy ways for recent graduates and their families to stay connected with the University of Portland.
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| Congratulations, Student Leaders
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| Offices Open During the Summer
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Some students may be on break from classes this summer, but UP offices are still open for business, even if virtually. Most offices are “open” all summer and happy to speak with students via phone, email, and Microsoft Teams regarding academic planning, career planning, or other topics. Learn how your student can get a jumpstart on planning and utilize campus resources over the summer months.
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| Maximizing the First College Summer
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For first-year students, the close of the academic year marks the end of the beginning to their collegiate career, and they often find solace in the three-month freedom from academic responsibilities. Brenagh Sanford, assistant director for First Year Experience in the Shepard Academic Resource Center, shares three suggestions on how students can maximize this first summer of college and set themselves up for success upon entering their sophomore year.
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| Associated Students of the University of Portland
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Associated Students of the University of Portland (ASUP) held online elections this spring and voted into leadership their Executive Board and Senators who will represent the student body in 2021-2022. ASUP represents the needs and interests of students, develops extracurricular activities, and fosters the recognition of students' rights and responsibilities. Students can contact their class or academic senators if they have questions.
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| Leader Certificate Program
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Has your student considered joining the Leader Certificate Program? Courses are 1 credit and meet once per week in the fall. All students can register for the first course in the program (LDR 225: Foundations of Leadership), and all majors are welcome! Encourage your student to check out the Leader Certificate Program.
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| Important Dates and Reminders
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- August 17 – Sophomore Move In Day
- August 18 – Sophomore Orientation Begins
- August 19-20 – New Student Move In Days
- August 21 – New Student Orientation Begins
- August 23 - Fall Semester Begins
- Check out other dates and reminders!
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