| Partnering to support your student’s success
MARCH 2025
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Dear Denison Families,
Spring on The Hill is a season rich with both academic growth and campus celebrations. Last month, we celebrated our annual tradition of honoring seniors who have lived with the same roommate for three years or more at the Roommate Dinner. Check out the full photo album online!
In the middle of midterm season, students are eagerly anticipating the arrival of spring break at the end of next week. If you’ll be spending time with your student during break, we encourage you to check in with them about their semester, ask how it’s going, and nudge them to share what they’re excited about after spring break.
Spring break is also a good moment to ask your student how they intend to spend their summer — the Knowlton Center provides some great tips for having that conversation, which we’ve included later on in this newsletter.
As always, thank you for all that you do to support your student’s success. We appreciate your partnership.
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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Important spring break dates
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March 15: Residence halls close for spring break
March 17-21: Spring break
March 23: Residence halls open after spring break
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If your student needs airport transportation to or from campus for spring break, we offer an airport shuttle service for $20 each way. Your student can view available options on WhatToDU. Email clic@denison.edu with any questions.
Spring break shuttle schedule:
March 13: Denison to CMH (6 a.m., 9 a.m., noon, 3 p.m., 6 p.m.)
March 14: Denison to CMH (6 a.m., 9 a.m., noon, 3 p.m., 6 p.m.)
March 15: Denison to CMH (6 a.m. and 9 a.m.)
March 23: CMH to Denison (8 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m., 11 p.m.)
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President’s Drive reminder
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If you are picking up your student for break, please remember that President’s Drive is currently closed. Don’t worry — there are still plenty of ways to access campus, including through the East Gate on North Pearl Street and the West Gate via Burg Street.
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Now is a great time to check in with your student on their career choices in general as well as their plans for summer 2025.
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What careers are you currently considering and what interests you about them?
- When do you next plan on engaging with the Knowlton Center? What upcoming programs or opportunities do you want to participate in?
- How are you planning on spending this summer? An internship, summer job, or summer research?
- How comfortable are you with your resume and cover letter? How might you increase your confidence and sharpen your interviewing skills?
- Some internships might expect some familiarity with AI. How are you building skills and knowledge around AI? Are you taking advantage of Denison offerings?
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Important academic calendar dates |
May 5: Classes end for 2025 spring semester
May 6-13: Reading days and final exams
May 14: Residence halls close to non-graduates
May 16-17: Commencement weekend
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Advising for fall 2025 semester
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Later this month and into early April, your student will participate in course registration for the fall semester. As they prepare, they will work directly with their academic advisor to:
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Make decisions about what classes to take for fall 2025.
- Ensure they are on track with their graduation requirements.
- Obtain a PIN number from their advisor in order to register.
- Check in on their academic, career, and personal progress.
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Please encourage your student to reach out to their advisor after spring break to make an appointment in advance of registration.
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Opportunity to Engage: Arts ReMix |
Your last chance to encourage your student to attend! |
Open to all students, Arts ReMix starts this week and provides the opportunity for students to build connections and gain insight into careers within the arts. Students will meet alums who are heads of theatre, filmmakers, museum curators, artists, and authors. Below are some highlights you can share with your student:
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- A conversation with legendary actress, singer, and EGOT winner Rita Moreno, on March 6.
- A fireside chat with Audible CEO and Denison parent Bob Carrigan on March 8.
- 1:1 coaching available from alums in a wide variety of professions.
- Breakout sessions from alumni experts on topics like “The Creative Edge: Using Artistic Skills to Excel in Any Career” and “Where Art Meets Commerce.”
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A Word From the Knowlton Center
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The Knowlton Center for Career Exploration hosted the Big Red Career Expo in February. Almost 300 students and over 40 employers attended, highlighting career opportunities across healthcare, the arts, and more.
Don’t worry — even if your student didn’t make it to the expo, there are still plenty of ways they can engage with the Knowlton Center this spring. We encourage your student to utilize these resources and opportunities:
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Personalized Career Coaching
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Students work one-on-one with a career coach who can help navigate the career exploration and planning process.
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Searching for Internships |
Tapping into the power of Denison’s network of over 30,000 alums, students can ask a question, which is then answered by an alum with experience relevant to their ask. This often leads to in-person, Zoom, or phone conversations. Explore Ask a Denisonian.
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Skill-Building Experiences |
A variety of skill-building experiences are available for students this spring at Denison Edge. View program offerings.
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| Denison breaks ground on new center for data sciences
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With the generosity of donors who have committed more than $29 million, Denison has begun construction of a visionary center of learning that will further cement the college’s reputation as an innovator in the liberal arts and data sciences. Read more about the Doane renovation.
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| Swimming and diving: NCAC Championship results
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The Denison men’s swimming and diving team put the finishing touches on a commanding championship performance, claiming the 2025 North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) title with more than 400 points ahead of second-place Kenyon. The Denison women’s swimming and diving team closed out the 2025 NCAC Championships with a series of standout performances, securing a second-place overall finish.
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| Announcing Denison’s 184th Commencement speaker |
Dee Dee Bridgewater, legendary jazz vocalist, multi-talented artist, and producer, will deliver the keynote address at Commencement. Over the course of an illustrious career spanning more than four decades, Bridgewater has established herself as one of the most iconic voices in jazz, earning numerous accolades, including three Grammy Awards and a Tony Award. Read more about Dee Dee Bridgewater.
Looking for more commencement information? Check out the website!
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Big Red Swimming & Diving NCAA Championship Reception
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8:45 - 10:30 p.m.
Friday, March 21
Greensboro, N.C.
Celebrate the Big Red swimming & diving teams after what will surely be a thrilling day of NCAA Division III competition! The reception is a great opportunity for regional alums, swimming & diving alums, and families to connect. Register for the reception.
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The Office of Admission: Family Volunteer Opportunities! |
Opportunity 1: Call and Email Campaign
Participate in a new parent-to-parent recruitment campaign! In this campaign, parents of current Denison students will connect with parents of admitted students to share your family’s Denison experience.
If you choose to volunteer, you will tell the Office of Admission how many families you want to contact. By the end of March, you will receive your assigned families and more detailed instructions. Please use this form to opt-in by March 21.
Opportunity 2: Represent Denison at a college fair near you!
We’re looking for passionate, engaged Denison families to help prospective students and families learn about the unique experience Denison offers. No prior experience is necessary. We are seeking help from Denisonians of the following cities:
Boston; Chicago; Cleveland; Cincinnati; Dallas; Denver; Hackensack, N.J.; Hartford, Conn.; Los Angeles; Minneapolis; Morristown, N.J.; New York City; Oakland, Calif.; Palo Alto, Calif.; Phoenix; Providence, R.I.; San Francisco; Springfield, Mass.; St. Louis; Westport, Conn.; and White Plains, N.Y.
If you are interested, please plan to attend one of the below virtual training sessions that works for your schedule.
Spring Training Session
8 - 9 p.m. ET | Thursday, March 20 | Virtual via Zoom
Register for the training
Summer Training Session
6 - 7 p.m. ET | Tuesday, June 17 | Virtual via Zoom
Register for the training
Once you have completed a training session, you will learn about volunteer opportunities near you and decide if they fit into your schedule.
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Partner with us for Day of Giving on April 2! |
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| If you’re looking for a fun and energizing way to support Denison from wherever you are, consider becoming an ambassador for our next annual Day of Giving on April 2. Showcase the areas of Denison you love most, connect with fellow Denisonians, and help inspire even more support for the college.
Ambassadors play a key role in motivating their networks by creating engaging videos, sharing posts on
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social media, and personal outreach to inspire support. Ready to join us? Contact Amanda Morrison, senior associate director for strategic philanthropic support, at morrisona@denison.edu to get started.
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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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