“Navigating a Successful First Year”
2011-2012
Partnering with Parents is a series of interactive workshops for parents addressing how you can assist your student in navigating a successful first-year college experience.
Members of the Cabrini College faculty and staff look forward to working with parents in order to promote success for your student.
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Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 1:30 p.m.
Iadarola Center Lecture Hall
Welcome to all parents with an introduction to Partnering with Parents and future workshops. Meet staff and faculty who will guide and support your student at Cabrini College.
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Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 12:30 p.m.
Widener Center Lecture Hall
“Navigating a Successful First Year”
Topics for presentation and discussion: Homesickness, Housing, and Academic Support
Registration requested for this and other Family Weekend events at www.cabrini.edu/FamilyWeekend
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Friday, November 4, 2011 at 3 p.m.
Iadarola Center Lecture Hall
“Tweaking Expectations, Tweeting Life, Eating Well”
Topics for presentation and discussion: Adjustment, Involvement, Time Management, Social Media
Drew Niemann, General Manager for Dining Services, and Chef Rodney will present a cooking demonstration and be available for a question-and-answer session. A complimentary dinner will be offered for parents and students in the newly renovated Cabrini College Marketplace.
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Friday, February 3, 2012 at 3 p.m.
Iadarola Center Lecture Hall
“Looking Back and Looking Forward”
Topics for presentation and discussion: Learning from the First Semester and Planning for Sophomore Year
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Friday, April 27, 2012 at 3 p.m.
Iadarola Center Lecture Hall
“Moving up, Moving Out, and Moving Home”
Topics for presentation and discussion: Preparing for Moving-Out Day and supporting your student’s independence, self-sufficiency, and academic progress.
Postcard invitations will be mailed to all parents of first-year students providing detailed information regarding topics, finalized times, and locations for each workshop.