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University of South Carolina Parent Updates – August
29, 2008 Dear Carolina parents, Parents Weekend is just around the corner during the weekend of Sept. 26-28! Registration ends Friday, Sept. 5 at 3 p.m., so visit our Web site at www.sa.sc.edu/parents to register. We are continuing to add activities to the schedule of events, so please check our Web site periodically for schedule updates. All participants will be given a final schedule of events at check-in. All family members attending Parents Weekend activities must purchase a package. Tickets to the Alabama-Birmingham football game are still available and can be purchased in addition to your package (one per package) on a first-come, first-served basis. Your Carolina student is invited to attend all events with you! Student admission to all sessions, the President's Welcome Reception and the Beach Bash is included as part of your Parents Weekend package. However, if your student wishes to attend the Tailgate Party on Saturday, you must purchase a tailgate ticket for him/her. Carolina students are eligible for student football tickets through the online ticket distribution system. Your student should visit www.ticketreturn.com/sc for instructions on how to log into the system and request student football tickets. Information on the ticket distribution schedule, frequently asked questions and policy information is also available on the Web site. All Parents Weekend participants are encouraged to run or walk in the 10th annual Parents Weekend 5K. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, visit http://campusrec.sc.edu/parents/08. Updates from the University: *The University of South Carolina is among the Top 10 "Most Promising and Innovative Schools" in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2009 "America's Best Colleges" guide. For more information, visit http://uscnews.sc.edu/2008/08222008-ADMN262.html. *Research funding at the University reached a record $206 million in fiscal year 2008, up 11.3 percent from last year. Since 2002, funding for research at the University has increased by nearly $100 million. For more information, visit http://uscnews.sc.edu/2008/08252008-RSRC264.html. *Encourage your student to get involved in campus activities by visiting the Student Organization Fair, to be held Sept. 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Greene Street and Davis Field. The University offers more than 300 student organizations, so there is sure to be something that interests your student! *Campus Wellness is devoted to outreach, education, awareness and prevention of acute and chronic health issues for students, faculty and staff at the University. In support of the Healthy Carolina initiative, a wide range of programs and services are available to assist members of our community with making healthy choices and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Encourage your student to visit the Drop-In Center, located on the lower level of Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center, to learn about the free services available for students, which include a registered dietitian, body composition analyses, blood screenings, tobacco cessation classes and weight management programs. For more information, visit www.sa.sc.edu/shs/cwp. *The Career Fair Blitz will be held Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (1101 Lincoln Street). Whether your student is looking for a full- or part-time job, internship or co-op position, encourage him or her to stop by. For more information, visit www.sc.edu/career. *The Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs helps students understand national competitions such as Fulbright, Goldwater, Rhodes and National Science Foundation, and maneuver through the process. Each semester, the office sponsors a series of scholarship workshops detailing the major competitions. Students are encouraged to attend the workshop for the scholarship(s) that interest them most. For more information and a schedule of the workshops, visit www.sc.edu/ofsp. *The Academic Centers for Excellence open on Sept. 2. Encourage your student to make an appointment for free academic success coaching, writing consultations, math tutoring and a variety of other resources to help students at Carolina reach their academic goals. For more information, visit www.sc.edu/ace. Finally, the September e-newsletter is attached. It includes articles on learning inside and outside the classroom, campus safety awareness, alcohol education and voting. Please continue to visit our Web site for information and resources at www.sa.sc.edu/parents. As always, we are only a phone call or e-mail away, and we encourage your feedback!
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