After the emotional highs of exams, moving out, commencement ceremonies, and saying farewell to students heading out for the summer or off to a new life adventure, you might think that the University collectively exhales and relaxes for the next few months. Not really.
To the Class of 2012 – and their families – congratulations! The University of Michigan graduation ceremony will be held Saturday, April 28, at 10:00 a.m. in Michigan Stadium. CNN chief medical correspondent and U-M alumnus Dr. Sanjay Gupta will deliver the spring commencement address. Offered here are many of the details from U-M’s official commencement resource site.
Your student has spent hours there studying for exams, participating in student organizations, and attending events - now, let your family join in and celebrate your student’s first day as a graduate at the Michigan Union Commencement Brunch!
Will your student be living on North Campus next year? Lots of students this year discovered much to do there -- karaoke, dancing, exploring, tailgating, game playing, hot air ballooning, skating, flash mobs, ice carving and more. The fun is highlighted in a new North Campus Vibrancy video.
This month we're inviting parents to get involved in the “do something” campaign for college student mental health. Watch a short 2 minute video from UM Counseling and Psychological Services, and then share your suggestions.
Last edition we asked parents: How did you cope when your first or only child left for U-M? What helped with the transition? What would you like to share with other first-time U-M parents? Here are some helpful suggestions and experiences from other Michigan parents and families.
With study days, finals and commencement ahead, you can send your support and love from afar with a delivery of balloons and edible gifts to your student!
In an effort to better serve students who may get sick while traveling or need assistance in the event of an emergency abroad, university officials recently announced a new policy detailing what students must do before traveling abroad on a university-sponsored trip.
