E-Newsletter, April 2011
April 2011
Dear Parent,
As spring semester classes end on April 28, our students are busily wrapping up their work and starting to prepare for final exams and papers. A nice break for them during the weekend before finals will be Fum Follies, a musical comedy created by and performed by members of the faculty and staff -- an opportunity for the whole campus community to come together and share a laugh.
April is also the time when high school seniors are making important enrollment decisions. We hope you will encourage families you know who are considering a recent Franklin & Marshall acceptance.
All the best,
Maura Condon Umble ‘83
Director of Parent Relations
717-291-3888
P.S. I look forward to seeing Boston-area parents at the upcoming event featuring President Porterfield on April 21 at the Langham Hotel in Boston.
Regional Parent Gatherings
You are invited to attend one of two upcoming events where you can meet other parents in your area, hear a brief update from Dean of the College Kent Trachte P’04 and receive answers to questions about F&M. Dean Trachte oversees many areas at the College that are of great interest to parents, including Career Services, Athletics, Housing, International Programs, and Student Health Services. Please join us!
- Wednesday, May 4, 7 – 8:30 p.m. – Long Island
Hosted by Marianne and Anthony Conroy P’13
579 Kearney Lane,
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
- Thursday, May 5, 6 – 7:30 p.m. – New Jersey
Hosted by Lynn and Scott Magrane P’09, P’12
Morris County Golf Club
36 Punch Bowl Road,
Morristown, NJ 07960-5734
Out of the Mouths of Students
Recent student posts have run the gamut, from the best place to get got chocolate to musings on equality and tolerance.
Summer Storage and Receiving Program
Further questions may directed to Stacey at Groff's at 717-653-6151 or .
Career Corner
- Career Services and the Washington, D.C. Regional Alumni Chapter co-sponsored a career exploration trek to Capitol Hill to give students an opportunity to learn about internships and careers in government and public policy. The trip also featured an alumni networking luncheon.
- Stephen Treat, senior therapist and former director and CEO of Council for Relationships, was on campus to discuss careers in counseling and social work.
- Urban Teacher Center was on campus to recruit students for teaching positions and to host an information session.
- During a Financing your Future Workshop, Career Services and F&M alumni helped students answer post-graduation questions such as how to evaluate a compensation package, how to create a budget and what to look for in an apartment lease agreement.
Senior Salute
Nothing signifies the end of the academic calendar like the arrival of caps and gowns. Alumni Relations is sponsoring a Senior Salute event in the College Bookstore April 18-20 to honor the occasion. As students purchase their regalia, staff from Admission, Alumni Relations and Career Services will be on hand to let seniors know all the great services and opportunities to stay involved after graduation. Seniors will also have the chance to make a contribution to the Senior Class Gift, and setup a non-F&M email address. Sadly, ‘@fandm.edu’ does not last forever. Giveaways and prizes will be available as well!
Question of the month: "How can my student take advantage of all that the Lancaster area has to offer without a car?"
Car: Connect by Hertz is a pay-as-you-go car-membership club that allows students to rent cars by the hour. Two Ford Fusions are based in the Race Avenue parking lot, offering students the opportunity to get around town—or even a bit further—if they register for membership online. Students must be 18 to apply for the program, which costs $8 per hour of car use. The cars are available 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Students must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record to qualify for the program. Visit Connect by Hertz to learn more about how to register for the car-sharing program.
Giving to F&M
Thanks so much to parents who have made a tax-deductible, philanthropic contribution to Franklin & Marshall during this fiscal year (July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011). Those who have not given this year will receive a mailing at home very soon asking you to consider supporting the Franklin & Marshall Fund. Our secure site can accept your gift to the Franklin & Marshall Fund or you may mail it in using the response form you will receive in the mail. Please with any questions.
