Parent E-News
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Dear Cornell Parents, On behalf of the faculty and staff at Cornell, we hope your sons and daughters are having an outstanding learning experience on the Hilltop this fall. We hope you enjoy the information in this edition of the Parent E-News and will also browse various sections of Cornell's website. We look forward to seeing may of you at Family Weekend on November 6 - 7. Sincerely, |
H1N1 and Seasonal Flu
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Consistent with reports from colleges nationwide, Cornell Student Health Services has seen numerous cases of probable H1N1 flu over the past few weeks. At this point the cases have been milder or similar to seasonal flu symptoms. Click here to read how we are handling the illness and what we are doing to help keep your student healthy. |
WOW! |
Cornell's new "Weeks of Welcome" (WOW!) program was a huge success during the month of September. It was designed to welcome new and returning students to campus with opportunities to meet or reconnect with others, and enjoy a variety of events. |
Family Weekend Coming Up
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We hope your plans for the fall include a visit to campus on Family Weekend, November 6-8. Click here to see what is planned and to register! |
Targeted Improvements in Food Service
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Each summer the Sodexo management team reflects and plans for the upcoming academic year. Click here to read about the objectives and improvements they will be focusing on this year. |
Job Prospects for the Class of 2010
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With the economy making a sluggish recovery, most employers predict they will hire fewer new college graduates in 2010 than the year before. We certainly hope these predictions improve in the coming months, but this outlook is a wake-up call for seniors to take action now regarding their job searches. Click here to see how parents can help. |
First-Year Students: On Track for Success |
The first few months of college are full of transitional challenges for new students. This is where Cornell's First Year Success Series (FYSS) can help. It is a non-sequential set of workshops focused on issues that most freshmen struggle with. Click here to read more about the sessions and we hope you will encourage your student to attend. |
Homesickness 101 |
Many students feel homesick when they come to college - and not just first-year students. In fact about 70% of college students experience it at some time. It's normal. How can you tell if your student may be experiencing feelings of homesickness? Click here to read about the signs. |
