| Partnering to support your student’s success
May 2025
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Dear Denison Families,
April has been full of celebrations and so many wonderful moments. Here are a few highlights:
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The Eisner Center has been bustling with activities, including an outstanding performance of 9 to 5, ensembles, concerts and senior recitals.
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We've celebrated the achievements of our students, honoring 10 President's Medalists, Top 50 Scholar Athletes, fellowship recipients, and student leadership awards.
- Students have been traveling to national conferences to present their research with faculty and sharing their senior research through symposia.
- Seniors gathered for Countdown to Commencement to mark their final month on The Hill.
- Our spring athletic teams have dominated!
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From tailgates to concerts, to end-of-year events for student groups, or even our very own performing groups taking center stage, like the Hilltoppers, Ladies' Night Out, DKDG, IDM, Afro-Spice, The Overalls, and Dog House, this time of year showcases the depth and breadth and possibilities available to our students on The Hill.
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It has been a wonderful month to conclude a truly remarkable year.
As the year comes to a close, we thank you for all you do for our students — cheering on our athletes, supporting the arts, attending campus events, welcoming your student's friends and classmates into your home during breaks, nudging your student to take advantage of opportunities, offering internships, philanthropically supporting the college, and most of all thank you for sharing your student with us. Their ideas, their energy and passion, and their care and commitment to one another make our campus a better, more vibrant place. Thank you for raising such outstanding humans and for supporting them and their success at Denison!
Thank you for being such an important part of our Denison community.
Warm wishes,
Julie Tucker ’09
Director of Student, Young Alumni and Family Engagement
Sara Stasko
Associate Director of Family Engagement & the Denison Professional Network
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This is a key time to provide space for support and reflection with your student as they wrap up the academic year. Consider asking your student:
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- How are final exams, papers, and projects going?
- What achievements are you most proud of this academic year?
- What has really challenged you this year, and how have you grown from it?
- What are you looking forward to this summer?
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Important end of semester dates: |
May 7-8: Final exams
May 9: Reading and Study Day for final exams
May 10: Final exams
May 11: Reading and Study Day for final exams
May 12-13: Final exams
May 14: Residence halls close to non-graduates at 9 a.m.
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Looking ahead to Fall 2025 |
Aug. 26: Residence Halls open for returning students
Aug. 28: Fall semester classes begin
Sept. 10-12: ReMix: Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Disruption
Sept. 26-28: Family Weekend
Oct. 3-5: Big Red Weekend (Alumni Homecoming Weekend)
Oct. 16-17: Fall break
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| Denison Family Weekend Sept. 26-28 |
Family Weekend is a time for families and current students to spend time together and experience life on The Hill. This celebratory weekend if full of opportunities to connect with faculty, staff, students, and other families while enjoying lively performances, thrilling athletic competitions, engaging master classes, and so much more.
Book your room today!
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End of Semester Campus Updates
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Advice from the Academic Resource Center:
Supporting your student through finals
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Finals week can bring a unique set of challenges for students. With no set class schedule, they must juggle studying, exercise, rest, paper writing, socializing, and packing. Families can support their students by broadening the conversation beyond just "doing well on finals" and exploring how they're managing their overall balance during this time. Remind your student that the Academic Resource Center (ARC) is here to help with resources like ARC Peer Totoring, Academic Skills Building sessions with ARC staff, and support for students with disabilities through Accessibility and Disability Services.
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Wrapping up the semester: Dining and Hospitality FAQ |
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| What happens to my students Flex Dollars and Denison Dollars at the end of the semester?
Unused Flex Dollars are forfeited at the end of the academic year. Unused Denison Dollars will carry over to the next semester. Unspent Denison Dollars can be refunded at the end of the academic year upon written request to the Student Accounts Office. Read more about meal plans here.
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Knowlton Center Summer 2025 |
Career coaches are available for virtual or in-person appointments, including over the summer. Here are additional summer opportunities:
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- Denison Edge online summer programs are accessible from anywhere and designed to seamlessly complement jobs, internships, and enhance industry skills.
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Denison Micro-Internships offer students the opportunity to work on short-term, paid, professional assignments with Denison Alumni. You can even host your own Denison micro-intern at your own place of work.
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Journey is for rising sophomores or juniors looking to embark on a career exploration journey, starting on August 22 at Denison. Application are due by July 8.
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A Summer Opportunity Beyond The Hill: Boston, Chicago, and Columbus |
Will your student be in Boston, Chicago, or Columbus this summer? If so, encourage them to join Denison for a special event: Beyond The Hill, an evening of networking, workshops, and professional development, designed especially for current students and young alumni. Students will have the opportunity to connect with young alumni, learn about their career paths, and expand their Denison network.
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Faculty Spotlight:
One semester, 30 plays |
Visiting Assistant Professor Eleni Papaleonardos, who specializes in acting and physical theatre, spent this semester teaching students the beauty of simple theatre. Read more about her impact here.
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| Denison Students Win 2nd Place at Econ Games |
Eight Denison students competed against over 20 schools in the Econ Games in Cincinnati — a competition that challenges students to solve real-world problems while connecting with potential employers. Led by Director of Quantitative Initiatives Emily Marshall, the Denison team took home second place and a $2,000 prize!
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| Denison Earns National Award for Career Services Excellence |
Denison's Knowlton Center for Career Exploration won a national award for its leadership in preparing students to launch quickly and successfully after graduation.
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Calling All Parents: Two Volunteer Opportunities! |
Share Your Love for Denison:
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Do you want to share your love for Denison with prospective students and their families? Do you want to talk about what a great experience your student has had and the power of a Denison education? If the answer to either question is yes, sign up for a one-hour training session to become a College Fair Ambassador for the Admission Office this summer.
Summer Volunteer Training Session: College Fairs
Tuesday, June 17
6-7 p.m. ET
Register for this incredible volunteer opportunity!
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Offer a Micro-Internship:
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Denison is excited to offer parents a unique way to engage with students by hosting a Summer 2025 Micro-Internship! These short-term (40-hour), remote, paid (by Denison!), professional projects allow students to showcase their skills, explore career paths, and expand their networks. Additionally, they offer you and your business immediate support and a potential pipeline for future talent at no cost to you or your organization.
These projects require minimal onboarding and can be completed by a student with little to no instruction. These are important, yet low-risk tasks, projects, and research initiatives that provide a valuable learning experience for students and contribute to the organization's overall value.
Don't miss this chance to connect with talented Denisonians! Post your project on our website.
Have questions or need more information? Fill out this form, and a member of the Knowlton Center team will follow up.
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Join us for a Denison Event this Summer
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These events are for families, friends, and alums to connect with President Adam Weinberg and Denisonians in their region. Mark your calendar if you live near one of our receptions and check out our upcoming events page for the latest information, including other regional or virtual events of interest.
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Keep up with everything at Denison via the links below and by following us on our social platforms. As always, thank you for partnering with Denison to support your student’s success.
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