Important Dates



February 9: Last day to add courses 
February 11: Deadline for application for graduation
Upcoming Events



February 8 & 9, 10:00am-5:00pm: Visit Paul Rucker-Rewind Art Exhibition and Reception
February 8, 8:00pm BEEF: Black Education & Empowerment Forum. Charles Commons Barber Room
February 9, 8:00-9:00pm: The Diaspora Relations at Johns Hopkins
February 10, 8:00am-2:00pm Office of Multiculteral Affairs MLK Day of Service. RSVP at OMA@jhu.edu
February 11, 12:30-3:30pm Reginald F. Lewis Museum Visit & Lunch at Local Baltimorean Restaurant. RSVP at OMA@jhu.edu
February 156:00-7:30pm: Black professionals in STEM12:30-3:30pm
February 17, 6:30-10:00pm: Black Panther Screening at Towson Cinemark RSVP OMA@jhu.edu
February 19, 5:00-8:00pm Black Heritage Oratory Competition 
February 28, 7:00-9:00pm Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Address & Black Heritage Celebration Closing Reception. RSVP at OMA@jhu.edu
Did you know?

Family Weekend is October 5-7. Stay tuned for more information.
Visit our JHU Parent and Family Relations website for the most up-to-date information you need to know as a parent or family member.
Blue Jay Families is on Facebook! Like our page to find out about resources and opportunities for your student to get involved.
If you have a question, please don't hesitate to contact us at bluejayfamilies@jhu.edu.

A Note from Campus Safety and Security


1) Download the LiveSAFE app
2) For those living in non-commerical properties off-campus, schedule a security inspection
3) Put away the cell phone!
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HopReach is Here to Help Your Student Navigate JHU


The case management staff is committed to assisting undergraduate students in successfully navigating the Johns Hopkins University-Homewood campus. Our goal is to help students manage physical and mental health concerns, personal and family emergencies, financial issues, and other obstacles that may arise during their college experience.
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Academic Resources


We have many resources to support your student's academic success. Please encourage your Blue Jay to engage with them. The Learning Den is busy organizing the spring 2018 tutor schedule! The program will run from Sunday–Thursday and will start on February 5 and end on May 4.  
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JHU Celebrates Black Heritage Month


The Office of Multicultural Affairs presents the 2018 Black Heritage Celebration: "The Legacy of African American Leadership During the Times of Conflict & Controversy." Scheduled events include art exhibits, service opportunities, movie screenings, museum visits and more.
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Blue Jay Shuttle Gets a Lyft


The popular ride-hailing service Lyft is now part of the university’s Blue Jay Shuttle Night Ride on Fridays and Saturdays after 5:30 p.m. Partnering with Lyft shortens wait times for JHU shuttles during peak weekend hours. Students requesting a Night Ride may be picked up by a Lyft vehicle rather than a university-owned shuttle van.
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Calling all Second-Year Students


The Second-Year Experience (SYE) program is designed to engage second-year students through community building and career exploration, while also developing intentional second-year traditions. There are three ways that students can engage with the program: Students can choose to be part of the SYE Community, SYE Collaborators or SYE Cohort depending on the level of engagement they desire.
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It's Flu Season—Make Sure Your Jay Takes Preventative Measures 

Flu activity is currently widespread in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. The flu vaccine is still available at the Student Health and Wellness Center, and is free with the school sponsored insurance plan, or $20 with any other insurance plan.
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The Rec Center: Your Student's Home Away from Home


Yoga, kickboxing, intramurals, costume climbing competitions, sports clubs, fly fishing, whitewater kayaking — these are just a few of the experiences offered through the Ralph S. O’Connor Recreation Center. Not only is the Rec Center the source for on-campus fitness and wellness opportunities, the Rec is also your son or daughter’s home away from home: the place where your student goes to meet their friends, blow off steam, and hang out when there is nothing else to do! 
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Parents: There are Plenty of Ways to Give Back to Hopkins


The Hopkins Parents Fund proudly supports the much anticipated Signature Class Events that will take place throughout the spring semester. Freshman will dine in style at First-Year Banquet, Second-Year students will enjoy a Gatsby-style Garden Party, juniors will sail the Baltimore Harbor on a Boat Cruise, and seniors will enjoy a class-act send-off at the MSEE-YA Library Party, all made possible by the generous support of Hopkins parents. Make your gift today!

The Parents Internship Network (PIN) is looking to build the inventory of internship postings for Summer 2018. Can you or someone you know support our efforts by submitting an internship opportunity?  We look forward to hearing from you!
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