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ArchivesParent Times E-Mail Newsletter Archives Each year during Family Weekend, the university shines a spotlight on two of the many outstanding parents who support their sons and daughters as students at the University of Iowa through the annual Mom and Dad of the Year awards. Read about this year's recipients. Nearly two years ago, the University of Iowa started a new program offering free academic support for all undergraduates. SWAT—Study, Workshops, and Tutoring—includes traditional tutoring options, Supplemental Instruction sessions, and workshops designed to help students succeed both in and out of the classroom. How to help your student adjust to college…and ease your own transition. Iowa has created a University of Iowa Parents Facebook page to serve as an online community for parents of future, current, and former Hawkeyes. It’s a place to network and learn about what’s going on at Iowa. Iowa's four new TILE classrooms are spurring professors to rethink how they teach. More “learning studio” than traditional classroom, the rooms lend themselves to a teaching style that engages students more actively. Here's a little secret about community service: most volunteers get back just as much—if not more—than they give. That's especially true when those volunteers are college students eager to learn new skills, explore career options, network, and feel connected to and at home in their new communities. College is about more than academics; it's a time to explore a variety of interests. With nearly 500 student organizations at Iowa, there truly is something for everyone. A new University course called Life Design: Building Your Future opens creative avenues for students. Two University of Iowa parents were the center of attention Oct. 23 during the Family Weekend Gameday Breakfast and before kickoff of the Hawkeye football game, when they were honored as Iowa's Mom and Dad of the Year. To kick off the 2010–11 school year, Parent Times rounded up some campus experts and asked, "What are the most important things for parents to keep in mind about today's college students?" As if saying goodbye to your students isn’t stressful enough, moving their belongings can be overwhelming for parents and students alike. Parent Times offers some advice from seasoned resident assistants on how to survive the move-in experience. When Eric Mou graduates in May, he’ll have on his résumé more than three years’ experience researching cancer. That’s because the pre-med biochemical engineering major from West Des Moines, Iowa, began looking for research opportunities during his first year at The University of Iowa. Danica Dunbar wanted extra income her sophomore year at The University of Iowa, but she worried about the time commitment of taking on a part-time job. The senior psychology major now says she has no regrets. Anne Talbot got her first taste of living in another country when she was in high school. After participating in a weeklong Japanese exchange program offered by her Urbandale, Iowa, high school, she was hooked. Studying abroad, she says, was always part of her college plan. College is about more than academics; it’s a time to explore a variety of interests. With more than 400 student organizations at Iowa, there truly is something for everyone. Plus, studies show that students who engage in extracurricular activities that are not alcohol-centered are much more likely to succeed. Mark Binning thought he had a pretty good idea of what leadership was. Still, he came to college hungry to improve his skills, and joined the pilot class of the UI Pomerantz Career Center’s Career Leadership Academy. It didn’t take him long to discover that he had a lot to learn. As an undergraduate, Austin Williamson was uncertain about how he would use his majors in psychology and sociology—until an influential professor sparked an interest in research. Question: What do all 4,200 first-year students have in common? Answer: They all received free copies of Sierra Leone native Ishmael Beah’s A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier as part of the community-wide One Community, One Book reading project. Part of the college experience is learning to become independent adults. For parents, that means learning to take a backseat. Anyone who ever attended school remembers those final exam nightmares—the ones where you show up naked or realize you sat through an entire semester in the wrong class. Finals can be stressful: for many students, those test scores determine a large percentage of their grade. And finals week comes on the heels of final projects and presentations, upping the stress even more. When American students get to know international students, they start thinking about their own views. ‘Why do I believe this? Why do I think that?’ That’s a healthy process, and it’s one of the goals of a university education—to examine values, to strengthen them, to adapt others. University of Iowa undergraduate Holly Moriarty helped develop a pilot program on campus that recycled 17 tons of residence hall cafeteria leftovers by turning them into rich compost. As a result, the University cut down on waste, area residents got better organic materials to grow their gardens, and Moriarty earned a great grade in her Sustainable Systems... course. A national online survey completed last fall by nearly half of the 5,000-plus student residents at Iowa indicates that the majority of them are satisfied with all aspects of residence hall living... John McCluskey and Amber Lux have different goals and interests, but both have found University of Iowa certificate programs that further their academic and career objectives... Before coming to Iowa, Brandi Adams didn’t give graduate school much thought. Now, the senior math and physics major says she plans to “shoot for the stars” and get an advanced degree... Being involved in cocurricular activities is a great way for students to meet new people and have fun but also a way to learn valuable skills like teamwork and time management. Will your child ever be organized enough, punctual enough, mature enough to manage without you... Several professors, inspired by the University’s Year of Public Engagement, are encouraging students to take traditional philanthropic and volunteer endeavors to a new level... Students gain knowledge and skills through campus group involvement... From book to byte: University Libraries celebrates 150 years of service... What can parents do to help their first-year students adjust to college?... A combination of camaraderie among employees and devotion to customers has made the University’s free, on-campus transit service tick for more than 33 years... You name it, they do it. Usually, they do it for free. They are University of Iowa students, volunteering their time and energy to help dozens of organizations and individuals in the Iowa City area... Academic advisers are great listeners and referral agents. Their advice on everything from course requirements to homesickness can enrich a student's academic experience... What can parents do to help their first-year students adjust to life at The University of Iowa?... UI Student Health service treats illness and supports wellness while students are away from home... Charter Committee involvement expands students' opportunities for learning... Students will find a treasure trove of rare and valuable resources in UI Libraries Special Collections... Construction on campus means updated facilities and new opportunities for Iowa students... The drums kick it off with a whirl, immediately unleashing an easy-going reggae progression. Rhythmic guitar riffs dance with the bom-bom-bom of the bass and help set the groove. Winter
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2002 The University of Iowa campus is a big place. With its approximately 29,000 students and 13,000 employees, some students may find that it’s more populous than their hometowns. And even for students from urban areas, there are adjustments to be made. Fortunately, the faculty and staff of the University are here to help. You’ve enrolled in the College of Engineering. You arrive, settle down in an introductory course, and . . .begin to sink. What is all this language? Why can’t I figure out where the professor is heading with this material? How can I stay cool when I’m in a panic? If you’ve been following the headlines in Iowa news media recently, you know that the state of Iowa has a budget shortfall caused by slowing state revenues... In June, a second Knight Commission concluded its study of intercollegiate athletics. Its report identifies major challenges but says academic institutions can still redeem both themselves and their athletic enterprises... Now that all residence hall rooms are linked to the powerful University Ethernet network, some students are finding imaginative—and sometimes illegal—ways to take advantage of the network’s power, using their laptops and personal computers... Nurse business person. Nurse anesthetist. Parish nurse. Day care community nurse. Nurse instructor... The new Division of Performing Arts includes the departments of Dance and Theatre Arts and the School of Music... Young and old, black and gold—it's Family Weekend time... UI residence halls get wired... Study in Summer? Almost 12,000 Students Say 'Yes'... Campus Drinking Culture Can Harm Any Student... Fall
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