October 2019 Newsletter for UP Parents
October 2019 Newsletter for UP Parents
UP Parents
UP Parent Newsletter: October 2019
Dear Pilot Parents, 
On Monday evening, you should have received an email from University President Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., regarding the death of first-year student Owen Klinger. We encourage you to read the email if you haven’t had the opportunity to already.
We continue to hold Owen, his family, and our entire UP community in our prayers. A Funeral Mass for Owen will be held on Wednesday, October 30, at 10 a.m. in the Chiles Center located on the University of Portland campus, and community members are welcome to attend.
As always, you are welcome to reach out to our office at any time.
Sincerely, 
The Office of Alumni & Parent Relations
parents@up.edu

A Window into Pilot Life
Corrado Hall Retreat
Corrado
Shipstad Hall Retreat
Shipstad
Schoenfeldt Hall Retreat
Schoenfeldt
During the month of September, Campus Ministry and the Office of Residence Life collaborated to provide each residence hall the opportunity to leave campus for a weekend retreat. These retreats created space for residents to build community, learn about the unique identities of their halls, and engage in meaningful conversations.
Mehling Hall Retreat
Mehling
Fields Hall Retreat
Fields
Christie Hall Retreat
Christie

Q & A with an Academic Program Counselor
Is your student maximizing their relationship with their Program Counselor, who can support them in planning for academic success? We asked Katie Richardson, an Academic Program Counselor for the College of Arts and Sciences, about academic advising, improving grades, and registering for classes. Read her valuable insights here.

Junior & Senior Family Weekend
Junior & Senior Family Weekend, held November 1–3, begins one week from tomorrow! We still have a few spots left, so sign up now if you haven't had a chance to already. You can purchase tickets and view details of the weekend here.

First Year Focus
Homesickness and loneliness affect approximately 66% of new and transfer students. Read this article from Dr. Carol Dell’Oliver, a licensed clinical psychologist and the Director of UP’s Health and Counseling Center, about how parents can support students dealing with homesickness or loneliness. You can also find tips for students here.

Tips to Support Your Student's Internship Search
In an internship, students apply classroom theories to real world workplace settings under the guidance of an experienced supervisor. Audrey Fancher, the Internship & Engagement Coordinator in the Career Center, shares four tips to help students looking to complete an internship during their time at UP–whether independently or while earning academic credit.

Send a Finals Week Survival Kit
Orders are due by November 1! Finals week will be here before we know it, so plan ahead and send your student a Survival Kit containing a variety of snacks and fun UP swag! We often sell out, so place your order now! You can also save money by purchasing fall and spring semester kits together.

Month of Remembrance
For many centuries, the Catholic Church has dedicated November as a month of prayer for the deceased. The University of Portland and Holy Cross community has observed this ancient custom since 1901. You can be part of this tradition by sharing the names of your beloved departed, whom UP will remember in its Masses and prayers throughout November. You can submit names here.

Important Dates and Deadlines
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
October 1 marked the release of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) for the coming aid year. It is recommended that families complete the FAFSA as early in October as possible for maximum consideration. To help you get started, CNBC shares some tips and explains “Why the best time to apply for college financial aid is now.”
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