February brings much to love about winter in Baltimore! Happy Groundhog's Day.
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Helping Your Student Get Through Seasonal DepressionWritten by Alyssa Abel for Collegiate Parent
The colder season is here, and that means snow, holidays and SAD — winter-onset Seasonal Affective Disorder. This seasonal form of depression affects many adults every year, but it can hit college-age students particularly hard because of the stresses already associated with college life.
Whether your child is a freshman or an older student, as we head into second semester, it’s important to tune in to their mental health and understand how to help them if they appear to be struggling.
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Life Design Visits AsiaJean-Amil Jourdan, SAIS's Director of Global Careers, traveled to Hong Kong, China and Korea to meet with over 120 parents, family, and alumni. He was there to represent JHU's Vice Provost for Integrative Learning and Life Design, Dr. Farouk Dey, and share his vison. There were many fruitful exchanges about how students, alumni, and employers will benefit under the new system. Jourdan explained how the new Integrative Learning and Life Design team was shifting from a career planning culture in the direction of life design, embedding staff directly within academic departments, and maximizing transformative opportunities such as internships and mentoring in particular for underrepresented minorities and international students, so that all students pursue their life purpose regardless of major, background or social capital. Visit The Hub for more information about this event.
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Commencement Corner Class of 2020
The universitywide Commencement ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 21, at 11 a.m. See schedule of events for additional Commencement-related events.
Make sure your graduate orders their cap and gown and marks their calendar for Grad Fair, April 2–4. Reference the Undergraduate Checklist for details.
Book your hotel. The Visitor Information page has links to hotels near the arena, plus more information and suggestions to help you celebrate your graduate’s moment.
Stay informed via the Commencement website. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram, too.
Questions? Email commencement@jhu.edu or call us at 410-516-7711.
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Get Involved at JHUNow that a new semester is beginning, your student may be looking to get involved in our community. The Center for Social Concern is the civic engagement hub on campus and offers 13 different programs for students to engage with the community. Whether your student is a first-year student, or senior, we have something for them—even if it’s just a coffee and snack on their way to class, we want them to know our little house with the red door is always open.
Be on the lookout for applications opening for our France-Merrick Civic Fellows program, and registration for Baltimore First volunteers this semester. For more information, please check out our website, or contact us directly at volunteer@jhu.edu. Follow the CSC on Instagram.
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Hopkins VotesCivic engagement is important to all us at Johns Hopkins University. We’re working to make sure your students have the information and resources they need to participate in our democracy. Hopkins Votes, established in 2018, is a nonpartisan initiative on campus which seeks to make knowledge and resources accessible for all students, faculty, and staff who are eligible to vote. Staff and faculty across the university are working to plan activities and events around: voter registration, voter education, ballot access, voter turnout, and the 2020 Census.
Eligible students can sign up with TurboVote, an easy-to-use online tool, to receive election reminders and deadlines, register to vote, and request absentee ballots.
The next Hopkins Votes event will be the Absentee Ballot Party hosted by The Center for Social Concern on February 14. All students are welcome and we hope your stops by the Great Hall to celebrate voter engagement. Students can also sign up for TurboVote, request their absentee ballot, and receive a free stamp so they can easily mail back their ballot. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and hand out free Hopkins Votes t-shirts.
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Winter Weather Safety TipsWinter can bring anything from icy rain to several feet of snow to Baltimore. Help your student prepare for the weather by sharing these seasonal tips from Campus Safety and Security.
Johns Hopkins remains on a normal operating schedule whenever possible to minimize interruption to teaching and research and because so many university employees and students are involved in patient care. Blue Jays need to be ready to head out to class when conditions are less than perfect, and wear appropriate layers of clothing and footwear for the conditions. Advise your student to have a warm jacket, hat, gloves, scarf, and boots handy.
Blue Jays should build in extra travel time. In the case of severe weather conditions Blue Jay Shuttle service may be temporarily suspended, but it will resume normal scheduling as soon as possible. Notifications will be kept up to date on various sites including the TransLoc website, Transportation Services website and Transportation Facebook page.
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The Hopkins Parents Fund Keeps Traditions Alive in February
Commemoration Day 2020: Saturday, February 22
Johns Hopkins University is celebrating its 144th birthday! Blue Jays will don their finest blue and black to carry on the honored tradition of Commemoration Day & the Commemoration Day Ball continuing the legacy of first president President Daniel Coit Gilman’s 1877 declaration that “the 22nd of February will be observed as an Anniversary Holiday in the Johns Hopkins University.” Events include tabling and giveaways at MSE in the afternoon, Trivia and the Ball in Charles Commons during the evening. A spirited day dedicated to celebrating the University’s past, examining the present, and reflecting up its future!
Classical Music in Film with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Sunday, February 9 at 3pm, Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
This HOPArt event is an opportunity to enjoy combined clips from classic Chaplin films with live music on Chaplin’s 130th birthday, tracing Chaplin’s relationship with 20th-century master composers and his own film scores, also featuring John Corigliano’s Red Violin Chaconne, Barber’s heartbreaking Adagio for Strings (Platoon) and John Williams’ poignant Three Pieces from Schindler’s List. A great way to take in some culture and interact with faculty chaperones in a social setting!
The HOP presents Silent Disco: Friday, February 28
Blue Jays will let loose and enjoy a Silent Disco dancing the night away to music listened to on wireless headphones with three separate music channels and spun by a DJ. Whether making Saturday Night Fever moves or spectating, this is a very fun event for all Blue Jays to enjoy!
Encourage your Blue Jay to join in the fun proudly sposored by the Hopkins Parens Fund! Join your fellow Blue Jay Families who support the Hopkins Parents Fund by making your gift today!
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Important DatesFeb. 7
Last Day to Add Spring Courses
Feb. 26Blue Jay Family Webinar: Supporting Your First-Gen Student Register Now!
March 8Last Day to Drop Spring Courses
March 16-March 22Spring Vacation
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Mark Your Calendars
Family Weekend 2020 is scheduled for October 2-4.
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Educational Opportunities
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Study Abroad FairThe Johns Hopkins Office of Study Abroad is holding its annual Study Abroad Fair on Tuesday, February 4th, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the Glass Pavilion. Faculty program leaders, representatives from universities abroad, study abroad providers, and program alums will be on hand to discuss the range of international opportunities available to Hopkins undergraduate students -- from credit-based learning opportunities to internships, service learning, scholarships, and beyond. Visit our website for more information about studying abroad.
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Did You Know?
Financial AidLimited need-based grant funding is available to students for the summer semester. The summer aid application will be available in your online financial aid account, and is due in mid-March each year. Other options are also available, including loans and work. Students must be enrolled in at least two courses and have remaining eligibility from the academic year in order to receive federal loans during the summer. Contact Student Financial Services with any questions or concerns about your eligibility.
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HSOHopkins Symphony Concert Orchestra performs a free concert on Sunday, Feb. 23, 3pm. The program includes chamber ensembles, works by Beethoven, Mozart, and the Florence Price Piano Concerto with Elizabeth Hill. The concert is at the Bunting Meyerhoff Interfaith Center, is free and open to the public. Information can be found on our website or by contacting our office, hso@jhu.edu, 410.516.6542.
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Heritage 365 EventsHeritage 365 hosts various events in the month of February to celebrate Black History Heritage Month along with exploring the identities of other cultures. These events are created to bring students, faculty, and staff together in creative and interactive ways. Some of the key events taking place this month are a 365 Keynote Speaker Address, Identity Through Art, and Identity Through Cuisine. These events are designed to allow the audience to explore not only their own culture, but others as well! Click here for more information about each event.
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It’s Peak Season for Seeking Summer 2020 Internships!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. We hope to hear from you!
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