 In this issue:
PFA Council, Soctoberfest roundup and Parents Weekend 
The inaugural Parents and Family Association Council has elected its officers:
More than 200 individuals attended Soctoberfest, many of them parents – thank you for your support! See the online photo gallery. Save the date: Parents Weekend is February 20-22, 2015. Details will be available in a future newsletter. Final exam schedule Final exams are scheduled for the week of Dec. 8. Exams are almost always scheduled at a time different than the normal class time, and almost always at a different location. Students should follow these steps to get their exam schedules, or ask their instructors when they return from Thanksgiving break. Get FIT before leaving for break Before students leave campus for a well-deserved break, make sure they have scheduled their spring 2015 classes, and have signed up for 15/16 credit hours, if possible. Taking 15/16 hours a semester in fall and spring will help them graduate on time, have less debt and get into the workforce sooner. Learn more about the benefits of being and staying F.I.T. Housing tips and UA services for Thanksgiving break Residence Halls will remain open during break. Details about staying, food, transportation and more can be found on the Residence Life and Housing website. For students living off-campus — please remember that, to a burglar, student housing around college campuses can be a temptation because the burglar knows that many of the homes will be unoccupied at times throughout the year. UA police and the city police will team up again to make periodic checks of unoccupied student homes. Please do not register for the program if someone else (like a roommate) will be in your campus home/rental over break. Learn more about this free service or call 330-972-5500. Registration will close Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 8 a.m. Support your student with a finals week care package A great way to remind your student that you're thinking of him or her is with a care package. UA's partner for care packages is Buckeye Baskets™ U Care Packages ®, which provides assorted snacks, food and UA logo items. U Care Package's Fit for Finals box includes healthy snacks and quick-to-fix foods for study crunch time for your scholar. Order online (no handling fees), or by phone at 330-379-3341. Your student will be notified by email to pick up his or her care package from the Barnes & Noble Bookstore in the Student Union. Be sure to include your student's UA email address when you order. Upcoming events at and near UA Every Thursday: Gallery admission at the Akron Art Museum is free. Learn more. UA's Hower House was built in 1871 by Akron Industrialist John Henry Hower and his wife, Susan. Schedule your tour of the 28-room Victorian Mansion and see the full schedule of events online. Nov. 22-30: Akron Children’s Hospital Holiday Tree Festival at the John S. Knight Center in downtown Akron. See more than 200 decorated full-size trees, wreaths, miniature trees and countless holiday creations. Admissions is free and open to the public. See the website for details and hours. Friday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 7: The 34th annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Show at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall. See hours and admission price. Sunday, Dec. 20 (two shows): 35th Annual Tuba Christmas at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall. Hear hundreds of tubas — many festively adorned with tinsel, garlands and lights — and sing-alongs in a beautiful setting. This event is free. See the details. Don Drumm Studios & Gallery is a unique shopping experience filled with jewelry, glass, sculpture, ceramics, metal and graphics created by more than 500 artists throughout. See the website for more. The School of Music’s complete concert calendar through November and December can be viewed on its website. Upcoming Athletics events can be found online. Billing for spring semester The due date (to have made the payment in full or to sign up for the payment plan) for the spring 2015 semester is Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Information about the FAFSA and financial aid disbursement will be in the December newsletter. |