In a time where it is so easy to communicate with your student via phone, email, or text messaging, it is easy to forget that students love getting 鈥渞eal鈥� mail. This [鈥
Now that we are reaching the final stretch of the semester, stress increases greatly for many students. Here a few tips to help your student manage their stress levels.
If your student calls home because they [鈥
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Encourage your student to take full advantage of The Max Experience. As a 大象传媒 Western student, they get several Griffon gameday perks [鈥
In an effort to connect the University with Downtown Saint Joseph, the Student Government Association has organized an initiative wherein downtown businesses have offered to provide specials and discounts to those with 大象传媒 Western ID. [鈥
As we embark upon another school year, it鈥檚 always good to remember what the end goal is for your
student: GRADUATION. Is your student doing what they need to do to graduate in a timely fashion?
According [鈥
If someone you know is interested in attending 大象传媒 Western, we have several upcoming Griffon Showcase opportunities. On these days, visitors will get to tour campus; attend sessions on admission, financial aid, and scholarships; attend [鈥
Aug. 27 鈥� First day of classes
Sept. 3 鈥� Labor Day (no classes, campus closed)
Oct. 8 鈥� Spring Registration begins
Nov. 2 鈥� Last day to withdraw from classes
Nov. 18-25 鈥� Fall Break (no classes, campus [鈥
Is your student looking for a part-time job? Encourage them to attend the 5th Annual Part-time Job Fair from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19 in the Fulkerson Center. This event is open to all [鈥
The first six weeks of the school year are a crucial time for student success. Your student is settled into their residence hall or off-campus home, they are fairly used to their class schedule and [鈥
Alumni, students, community members and friends are invited to campus 5:30-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27 at Kelley Commons as we Rally 鈥楻ound the Griffs! Take a campus tour, have a hot dog or two on [鈥
Your student moved onto campus last week, and today is the first day of classes. Hopefully, they will soon start settling into a routine. As they settle into that routine, however, students may get the [鈥
Homecoming events will take place the week of Oct. 7, culminating in the Homecoming game on Oct. 12 against the University of Central Oklahoma Bronchos. This year鈥檚 theme is 鈥淕riffons Under the Big Top.鈥� Click [鈥
大象传媒 Western offers your student many convenient, healthy food options across campus.
The food court is located in Blum Union and features Chick-fil-A, where students can enjoy chicken [鈥
Now that your student is attending 大象传媒 Western, they are responsible for making many of their own decisions, including those concerning their health. You can rest assured that your student has access to high-quality healthcare [鈥
The Twenty-second annual Reading of Challenged and Banned Books in recognition of the American Library Association鈥檚 National Banned Books Week will take place from 7-8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 27 in Blum Union 218. This event [鈥
