Supporting and Celebrating First-Generation and Limited-Income StudentsJohns Hopkins recognizes the strengths and challenges of first-generation, limited-income (FLI) students and families. First-generation refers to students whose parents/guardians have not earned a four-year college degree. Limited-income students are often eligible for need-based federal grant assistance. FLI students can be first-generation, eligible for federal grant assistance, or both.
Although high achieving and academically talented, FLI students sometimes struggle with navigating the campus environment. Hopkins understood that a network was needed for students who didn't necessarily have the historical context of a university. To that end the university launched several initiatives including the FLI Network. The FLI Network enhances the success of first-generation, limited-income students by creating opportunities for meaningful engagement with students, faculty, staff, and alumni who either identify as first-generation, limited-income, and/or non-FLI friends. Our goals are to raise awareness of FLI and cultivate a sense of pride, belonging, and inclusion among the FLI community.
On Friday, November 8, JHU will celebrate its inaugural “First Gen Day", showcasing the accomplishments of FLI students at JHU. More details on this program will be forthcoming in the November Blue Jay Flyer.
The Parent and Family Relations office engages Blue Jay Families in a number of capacities, including a committee specifically dedicated to providing insight and guidance regarding the experience of FLI students and their families. If you are interested in participating in this effort, please visit our Blue Jay Family Ambassadors website to fill out a quick application.
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Security Personnel Across the JHU Campuses
The safety and security of all our communities, both on our campuses and in our surrounding neighborhoods, are critical priorities at Johns Hopkins University. Johns Hopkins Security has a comprehensive security program in place that leverages the latest in security technology and provides numerous safety resources for students, faculty, and staff. One of the most important resources is the more than 1,100 highly trained security personnel who work around the clock, every day of the year across our multiple campuses.
At the Homewood and Peabody campuses, the university employs unarmed Campus Police Officers who patrol the campuses and adjacent streets in white SUVs marked “Campus Patrol” as well as carts, bikes, and Segways. Campus Police Officers can be identified by their dark blue uniforms, and have the authority through the Maryland State Police to make arrests on campus or other JHU property. To support the Campus Police Officers, JHU also has a cadre of unarmed Security Officers who perform similar duties, but do not have the authority to make arrests. These officers wear light blue shirts and dark blue pants.
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Experience the Life Design Workshop During Family Weekend
Over the past several months, Hopkins students have been introduced to Life Design, a new way of approaching their careers and lives beyond Hopkins. Life Design is an active process that relies heavily on self-reflection, collaboration, and hands-on experiences to help students explore career paths that will connect them to their life’s purpose. For those of you who are curious to experience the process for yourselves, we are thrilled to be able to offer a “Design Your Life” workshop during Family Weekend. This interactive workshop will allow you to experience Life Design as a learner and to participate in some of the same activities as your student together with fellow parents and families. The workshop is scheduled for Friday, October 25, from 2:10–3:30 p.m. in the Glass Pavilion. If you are already registered for other Family Weekend programs and are interested in attending the Life Design Workshop, please email Reggie Anthony at reginald@jhu.edu to modify your registration.
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A Note Regarding Family Weekend RegistrationFor those Blue Jay Families who are attending Family Weekend and have already registered for programming, please keep the following in mind:
If you wish to make changes or additions to your Family Weekend registration, the only way to do so properly is to contact Reggie Anthony at reginald@jhu.edu. Please do not create a new registration. Email Reggie first with your requests and he can make the necessary changes to your registration.
The deadline for registration and refunds is Friday, Oct. 18!
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Catch Up on Our Latest Webinar!If you missed the latest installment of the JHU Parent and Family Webinar Series, "Understanding Care and Accountability", a recording is now available online.
This webinar discusses all the support options that students have on campus, as well as the student conduct process and resolution pathways, restorative interventions, and other resources...all in an effort to assist your student in making good decisions!
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The Hopkins Parents Fund makes the Fall season FUN!
The spirit and tradition of parent giving make all the difference in October! Blue Jays will enjoy the tricks and treats of the season while balancing their daily life on the Homewood campus. The following events are all proudly sponsored by the Hopkins Parents Fund.
HoptoberfestThe annual fall fest was held Sept. 30 through Oct. 4 and gave students a chance to unwind and take a fun break from studies! Whether they grabbed a snack on-the-go, stopped to pet a therapy rabbit, visited the pumpkin patch, roasted marshmallows, or attended the Friday concert featuring headliner Echosmith, your Blue Jays celebrated the change of seasons with good times and friends. This is always a weekend that brings everyone out of the library!
MSE Lecture Sypmosium
Tuesday, Oct. 15A night of stand-up comedy will bring down the house featuring SNL comedian Kenan Thompson!
Tuesday, Oct. 29CNN’s Chief White House correspondent and former national political correspondent, Jim Acosta will offer his observations and insights on Media and Discourse in the Age of Trump.
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Important Dates
Sunday, Oct. 13 Last Day to Drop Courses
Oct. 18–20 Fall Break
Oct. 25–27 Family Weekend
Friday, Nov. 8 First-Gen Day (Learn more in the First-Generation and Limited-Income article)
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Did You Know?Share Your JHU StoryCalling all new Blue Jay Families! Are you interested in sharing the story of your Jay’s transition to JHU? If so please email bluejayfamiles@jhu.edu and it may be included in a future Blue Jay Family Flyer!
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Parents Internship Network (PIN)
Parents can play an instrumental role providing experiential opportunities for Blue Jays through the Parents Internship Network. Could you or your company sponsor a future summer internship? If the answer is yes, please contact parents@jhu.edu today! Help us build a diverse and robust inventory of internship postings in partnership with the Homewood Life Design Lab.
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Health Insurance Requirements
Reminder to students with outstanding pre-entrance health form requirements: Please contact the Student Health and Wellness Center at 410-516-8270 as you will be blocked from class add/drop and future class registration for the spring term.
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Complete your Financial Aid Application for 2020–21 Today!
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Hopkins Symphony Shriver Hall Grand Opening, Oct. 26!
Hopkins Symphony Orchestra (HSO) officially marks the return to Shriver Hall in a Grand Opening Concert. The program features a world-premiere, commission by Linda Dusman, the Rodrigo Guitar Concerto, and Symphonie Fantastique by Berlioz. Led by Music Director Jed Gaylin, the program begins at 7:30 p.m. with a pre-concert talk at 6:30 p.m. in the Clipper Room. Information and ticketing info can be found on the HSO website or by contacting the office 410-516-6542 or through HSO email. All HSO concerts are free for JHU students with ID. All are welcome!
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