WINTER 2003
Volume 47, Number 2

IN THIS ISSUE

Value Added: Charter Committee involvement expands students' opportunities for learning

A Parent and the President: David Skorton reflects on college visits, tuition increases, and financial aid

Greetings from the UI Parents Association

The Sky's the Limit: Student journalist and pilot soars toward professional success

A Rite of Passage: A first-year student makes the University her home away from home

The Accidental Director

Self-Assignment on the Web

Why Live on Campus? Compare the Costs

There is no such thing as free parking: The challenge of bringing a car to campus

Parental Approval: Mom and Dad of the Year represent all University of Iowa parents

A Message from the President

Important Dates

University Calendar

RESIDENCE HALLS OPEN
January 17, 8 a.m.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. CONVOCATION
January 19 (All classes suspended)

SPRING 2004 OPENING OF CLASSES
January 20

SPRING VACATION
March 13-21

CLASSES RESUME
March 22

CLOSE OF SEMESTER CLASSES
May 7

FINAL EXAM WEEK
May 10-14

COMMENCEMENT

May 15

• College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Tippie College of Business
• College of Nursing

May 16

• College of Engineering

SUMMER SESSION: THREE WEEK
May 17-June 4

SUMMER SESSION: EIGHT WEEK
June 7-July 30

SUMMER SESSION: SIX WEEK
June 21-July 30

COMMENCEMENT
July 30

FALL 2004 OPENING OF CLASSES
August 23