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2018–19

FAMILY CALENDAR

ALVERNO COLLEGE

MORE THAN A CENTURY OF SISTERHOOD

Alverno has grown since its founding in 1887, all the while staying true to its mission to educate and empower women.

A WELCOME FROM THE DEAN OF STUDENTS

Welcome to a new year at Alverno College! We are delighted that you and your student have joined our campus family. From our top administrators to our expert faculty and talented staff, we are all dedicated to the success of our students. We know that it’s a big transition to college, and we’re here to walk with you and your student on each step of her journey toward realizing her full potential.

That’s why we’re offering this calendar, to not only keep you informed of important dates in your student’s academic and social life but also to invite your participation throughout the school year. It’s our hope that this calendar will provide you with the resources that will help you support your student through this incredible time of growth and discovery.

We welcome your questions and input, and we look forward to getting to know you and the young woman in your family as she enters an exciting moment in her life.

Best wishes for a fantastic year,

Wendy PowersDean of Students Vice President for Student Affairs

ALVERNO COLLEGE MISSION

Alverno College prepares women for lives of personal and professional distinction and meaningful engagement with the world. Alverno extends this mission by offering graduate and adult programs to women and men.

Inspired by its Catholic, Franciscan and liberal arts heritage, the College intentionally creates an inclusive community that engages students in active and collaborative learning and fosters academic excellence.

ABILITIES IN ACTIONOur unique curriculum emphasizes mastering 8 Abilities that will prepare students in all fields for personal and professional success.

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AUGUST 2018

Wisconsin State Fair (through Aug. 12,

640 S. 84th St, West Allis)Black Arts Fest MKE(Maier Festival Park)

Irish Fest (through Aug. 19,

Maier Festival Park)

Eid al-Adha begins

Payment arrangements due to the Business Office

Mexican Fiesta (through Aug. 26,


Residence hall move-in

First day of classes (NEW students)

Convocation

Welcome picnic

First day of classes (RETURNING students)

Student Involvement Fair

WELCOME TO ALVERNOAt the start of each semester, the College community comes together at Convocation to celebrate and welcome new students and their families.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Aug 25Time to move in! Residence halls are open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A limited number of carts are available. Families are welcome to help!

Aug 27Back to school for new students. Classes begin at 8 a.m. New students are officially welcomed into the Alverno community at Convocation (3 p.m., Pitman Theatre). Families are encouraged to attend and are invited to the welcome picnic that follows (4 p.m., Reiman Plaza).

Aug 27–31Visit the Student Involvement Fair (La Verna Commons lobby) to meet representatives from student organizations and get involved.

WHAT FAMILIES CAN DO

Urge your student to participate in Welcome Week and Super 6 Series. Events include a series of social, recreational, cultural and artistic programs held during the first six weeks of the semester, designed to help your student make connections.

Make sure she starts the new semester strong by finalizing her financial aid and business matters, purchasing or renting books and locating her classrooms. She should also attend a Best Start meeting with the Advising Office.

Encourage her to program the Campus Safety emergency number, 414-382-6911, into her phone.

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SEPTEMBER 2018

No classes — college closed

Labor Day

Indian Summer Festival(through Sept. 9,


Rosh Hashanah begins Islamic New Year begins

Opening of School Mass

Community Picnic

First day of autumn

INCLUSIVE ATMOSPHEREWe are Wisconsin’s first Hispanic-Serving Institution, a testament to our commitment to diversity that provides new scholarship opportunities for all students.

DATE TO REMEMBER

Sept 12Alverno comes together to celebrate the new school year at the Opening of School Mass (11 a.m., Chapel), followed by the Community Picnic (noon, 39th Street entrance). All faith traditions are welcome, and classes are canceled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to allow students to participate.

WHAT FAMILIES CAN DO:

If your student is living in the residence hall, send her mail and care packages.

Download the Super 6 Series activity booklet at alverno.edu/campuslife. The more engaged a student is, the more likely she is to feel connected to campus and to graduate.

If your student is living at home, remind her that you’re there to support her. Ask how school is going and what you can do to help her adjust.

Encourage your student to get to know her faculty. We value collaboration — that’s why faculty and staff go by their first names.

Ask her if she has joined a student group. There are more than 40 to choose from!

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OCTOBER 2018

Community Day Casino Night

Career Fair

Yom Kippur begins

Sukkot begins

“R” Weekend — no classes

“R” Weekend — no classes

Study Abroad Information Fair

Halloween / Dia de los Muertos

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Mid-semester assessments

Homecoming Week

BEYOND THESE WALLSAt the heart of an Alverno education is a desire to connect what students are learning and doing to the world around them in order to effect positive social change.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Oct 1–6It’s Homecoming Week! Look for a variety of fun events and performances, including Friday’s Casino Night. Free to attend for students, families and friends, it’s a fun night of playing (with fake money) for real prizes. Register online at alverno.edu/parents.

Oct 3Classes are canceled (until 4 p.m.) during Community Day, when students, faculty and staff volunteer around the Milwaukee area. This annual event is a favorite tradition!

Oct 10Our Career Fair allows students to connect with area employers (11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Conference Center).

Oct 30Discover how to pair travel and learning at the Study Abroad Information Fair (10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Conference Center).


Bookmark the Alverno Inferno website, athletics.alverno.edu, for upcoming games.

Get a head start on the 2019-20 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available on Oct. 1.

Encourage your student to rest and rejuvenate during “R” Weekend, when classes are canceled following mid-semester assessments.

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NOVEMBER 2018

Daylight Saving Time ends

Registration for spring 2019 classes begins (through Nov. 16)

Election Day

Final day to drop fall 2018 classes

Veterans’ Day (observed)

An Alverno Thanksgiving

Final day to register for spring 2019 classes

Holiday Folk Fair International

(through Nov. 18, Wisconsin State Fair Park)

Residence halls close at 5 p.m.

Thanksgiving Day

Classes resume

Thanksgiving Break — college closed

WOMEN WHO STRIVE FOR MORE

Our abilities-based curriculum allows your student to grow in confidence and to develop the skills today’s employers demand.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Nov 5–16Register for spring semester classes. Visit alverno.edu/registrar to learn more.

Nov 8This is the final day for your student to drop classes if needed. She may contact the Registrar’s Office to do so.

Nov 22–23Happy Thanksgiving! Classes are canceled and the College is closed on Nov. 22, and Nov 23. Classes resume Nov. 26.


Attend Alverno’s Thanksgiving Dinner. Enjoy a meal with your student and the Alverno family. Register at alverno.edu/parents by Nov. 8.

Encourage your student to clear up any academic or financial holds so she can register for the spring semester.

It’s almost the end of the semester. Families of resident students, find out when your student is coming home for winter break. Families of commuter students, find out when your student is done with classes.

College students tend to explore, challenge and develop their spirituality. Encourage your student to meet with the Campus Ministry staff to assist in her spiritual journey.

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DECEMBER 2018

Hanukkah begins

Spring billing statements mailed

Bestowing of the Kente and Latinas con Fuerza ceremonies

Commencement

First day of winter

Christmas Eve Christmas Kwanzaa begins

New Year’s Eve

Final assessments

Winter Break — college closed



EXPRESS YOURSELFAlverno students don’t have to major in the arts to express themselves. Creativity abounds in and out of the classroom, like at this dance showcase.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Dec 10–13During final assessments, your student will be given the opportunity to demonstrate what she has learned and how she has grown in her coursework.

Dec 9An important part of Alverno’s commencement festivities are the Bestowing of the Kente and Latinas con Fuerza ceremonies, cultural rites of passage that honor graduates’ African-American and/or Latina heritages as well as the people who have supported them on their educational journeys.

Dec 21–Jan 1Happy Holidays! The College is closed starting Dec. 21 and will re-open on Jan. 2, 2019.


There are many services on campus (tutoring, writing and math help, computer center) to help students be successful with assessments. And encouraging notes or care packages from home help, too!

Encourage her to learn skills and practices to manage stress. Campus counseling and health services are free. Call 414-382-6119 to learn more.

After final assessments, have a discussion with your student about the semester’s challenges and successes. Your support and encouragement will help her continue to graduation.

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JANUARY 2019

New Year’s Day

College re-opens

Payment arrangements due to the Business Office

Residence hall move-in(NEW and RETURNING students)

College closed

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

First day of classes (NEW students)

Convocation

Welcome reception

Classes resume (RETURNING students)


Student Involvement Fair

LET IT SNOW Our students make the most of Wisconsin’s four seasons (even if winter sometimes sticks around too long).

DATES TO REMEMBER

Jan 22If your student’s first semester at Alverno begins in January 2019, then her first day of class will begin Tuesday, Jan. 22. New students are officially welcomed into the Alverno community at Convocation (3 p.m., Pitman Theatre). Families are encouraged to attend, and they are also invited to the welcome reception that follows (4 p.m., La Verna Commons).

Jan 23Welcome back! The spring 2019 semester begins for returning students (including those who began their Alverno journeys in fall 2018).

UPCOMING: Feb 1Priority deadline for FAFSA. It’s important to meet this deadline to ensure your student is considered for the maximum amount of financial aid.


If your student is considering changing her major, listen and encourage her exploration. This is a normal part of college.

Support your student as she makes mistakes. It’s an important part of growing up and learning.

If your student is beginning her Alverno career this month, encourage her to start strong by finalizing her financial aid and business matters, purchasing or renting books and locating her classrooms. She should also attend a Best Start meeting with the Advising Office.

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FEBRUARY 2019

Priority deadline for FAFSA

Chinese New Year

Valentine’s Day

Presidents’ Day

Workforce Career and Internship Fair(at the Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center)

DATE TO REMEMBER

Feb 19At the off-campus Workforce Career and Internship Fair (3–7 p.m., Wisconsin State Fair Park), students and alums of Wisconsin’s private colleges can talk to employers about jobs and internships. Our Career and Professional Development Center will have more information as the event draws closer. Keep an eye on alverno.edu/career.


Scholarship and financial aid deadlines are approaching. Does your student need your information or assistance to complete the FAFSA application? Our financial aid counselors are here to help. Contact them at 414-382-6262.

Attend the Workforce Career and Internship Fair with your student. Wisconsin’s private, nonprofit colleges and universities host this fair to provide employers the opportunity to meet hundreds of college students and alumni seeking internship, professional employment and graduate school opportunities.

Encourage her to start exploring summer job and internship opportunities. Many have early deadlines!

WELL-ROUNDEDAlverno students learn by doing, whether that’s on the basketball court, on stage, in our state-of-the-art nursing simulation lab or out in the real world.

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MARCH 2019

Daylight Saving Time begins

Classes resume

First day of springPurim begins

Study Abroad Information Fair

Community Conference (classes canceled)

Mid-semester assessments

Spring Break — no classes

INTERNATIONAL ADVENTURES

From China to Greece and from Peru and the coastal cities of the Baltic region, Alverno offers a variety of rich learning experiences to expand students’ horizons.

DATES TO REMEMBER

March 26Discover how to pair travel and learning at the Alverno Study Abroad Information Fair (10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Conference Center). Contact the International and Intercultural Center at 414-382-6008 to learn more.

March 29Join us for a day of learning together at Alverno’s annual Community Conference. Classes are cancelled so that students and faculty may participate in a day of discussion and discovery (also open to the public).


Encourage your student to visit the Career and Professinal Development Center, which offers tips and pointers on creating a résumé, interviewing and professional dress.

Recommend that she apply for at least 10 scholarships. She can find a list of opportunities at alverno.edu/financialaid. If you notice that your student isn’t herself, don’t panic. Encourage her to seek help. She can visit the Dean of Students Office, Academic Advising or Counseling and Health Services. Staff in all of these departments are dedicated to helping your student be successful.

Ask her about her spring break plans. She can participate in service projects through Alverno’s Alternative Spring Break.alverno.edu

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APRIL 2019

Final day to drop spring classes

Registration for summer and fall classes begins (through April 12)

Travelship applications due

Final day to register for fall classes

Holy Thursday

College closed

Good Friday; Passover begins

Easter

College closed

Earth DayEaster Monday

Classes resumeSummer billing statements mailed

Easter Break — no classes

Easter Break — no classes Family Weekend

Family Weekend

DATES TO REMEMBER

April 5Travelship applications are due. If your student is hoping to study abroad or attend a conference, encourage her to apply for these travel scholarships!

April 26–28Join your student for Family Weekend! There will be fun activities for all both in and out of the classroom. Register at alverno.edu/parents.


Be patient. College can be challenging. Allow your student time to sort through difficult situations.

Keep the lines of communication open. Let your student know that you are there for her and that she remains an important part of your life.

Make sure your student is all set to register for fall 2019 classes. Start a conversation with her about which courses she’s going to take and what she’s looking forward to.

Invite your student to consider how she can get the most out of her education. What does she want to accomplish in her second, third or fourth year at Alverno?

COMMITTED TO COLLABORATION

Alverno’s engaging learning environment emphasizes collaboration, preparing your student for success in her workplace and her community.

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MAY 2019

Student Leadership Celebration

Cinco de Mayo

Bestowing of the Kente and Latinas con Fuerza ceremonies

Mother’s Day

Commencement

College closed

Memorial Day

Final assessments

DATES TO REMEMBER

May 2At the Student Leadership Celebration (5:30–7p.m., Conference Center), we celebrate the excellent work of our students.

May 13–16 During final assessments, your student will be given the opportunity to demonstrate what she has learned and how she has grown in her coursework.


Encourage your student to access campus resources. Writing and math resource centers are available to assist students. Your student’s peer leader can also help her find the support she needs.

Talk with your student about her summer plans. She can continue to enhance her education by completing an internship, taking summer courses, studying abroad or gaining work experience. It’s also a good time to discuss whether she’s pursuing on-campus employment.

Empower your student to take advantage of the confidence and independence she gained this year.

Help your student identify her next steps by asking what classes she likes, what she is good at, and what out-of-classroom opportunities might help her discover her career path.

Celebrate that your student has concluded her first year of school!

HATS OFF TO GRADUATESEach May, the Alverno community gathers to celebrate graduates’ achievements and sends them off to make their mark on the world.

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JUNE 2019

Eid al-Fitr begins

Father’s Day Juneteenth First day of summer

NOTES


Keep your student informed about family gatherings and vacations. She’s still an important part of the family!

Ask your student about her academic goals. Alverno’s Career and Advising offices are open all summer long to answer questions and assist students with their goals.

Encourage your student to stay in touch with college friends and her professors. She worked hard to build these relationships. Now, it’s time to help them grow.

MADE IN MILWAUKEE The heart of Milwaukee’s downtown offers vibrant dining, shopping and cultural experiences to our students.

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JULY 2019

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Independence Day

College closed

Festa Italiana (through July 21,


German Fest (through July 28,


NOTES


Encourage your student to explore Milwaukee! From free festivals, concerts and farmers’ markets, there’s plenty to do.

If your student is working over the summer to help cover costs, check in about her savings plan.

Start thinking about what she needs for the fall semester, such as new supplies for the residence hall or other back-to-school shopping.

ROCKING RIVERMilwaukee is a mecca for music and cultural festivals. From Summerfest to free events like River Rhythms and Jazz in the Park, there’s plenty to see, hear and do.

A-StoreFO 154382-6505

Academic AffairsFO 229382-6121

AdmissionsFO 133382-6100

AdvisingFO 121382-6029

Alumnae RelationsFO 210382-6090

Assessment and Outreach CenterFO 427382-6020

AthleticsAF 216382-6324

Business OfficeFO 134382-6262

Campus SafetyFO 254382-6158

Career and Professional Development CenterFO 101382-6010

Center for Academic ExcellenceFO 138 382-6177

Computer CenterRC 109382-6336

Counseling ServicesAF 208382-6119

Dean of Students (Student Affairs)

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Dining ServicesFO 160382-6304

Financial AidFO 134382-6262

Health Services (Campus Nurse)

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International and Intercultural CenterFO 111382-6008

Registrar’s OfficeFO 144382-6370

Residence Life

Austin Hall 382-6314

Clare Hall 382-6800

Student Accessibility ServicesFO 408382-6026

Study Support Services

Instructional Services: Tutoring, study groups, academic support services and accommodations FO 408382-6026

Soref Math & Science Resource CenterFO 233382-6028

LibraryFO 237382-6433

Media HubRC 114382-6170

Student Activities and LeadershipFO 110A382-6317

HELPFUL RESOURCES

KEY: FO = Founders Hall, AF = Athletic and Fitness Center, RC = Sister Joel Read Center

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