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Parent and Family Orientation
Saturday, August 22, 2009

TLU knows that this can be an exciting and challenging time for the entire family, so we offer an orientation for parents and family members on Saturday after check-in and move-in. Our program will offer the opportunity to:
  • Meet with faculty and staff.
  • Hear from and talk with other families who have shared and are sharing the same transitional experience.
  • Discover issues relevant to students entering the TLU community.
  • Obtain information and tips to support your new Bulldog during this time of transition.

EVENTS

8 a.m.-Noon – Tschoepe Hall Foyer / Residence Halls
  • Centralized check-in for all new students.
  • Move-in for on-campus students.

8 a.m.-4 p.m. – Alumni Student Center, Fireside Lounge
  • Family Hospitality Room
    The hospitality room will allow parents a place to relax, have a snack and a cup of coffee. There will be parent brochures available, and it will be staffed the entire time to answer any questions you may have.

8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. – Alumni Student Center
  • Bookstore open for textbook purchase

10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Alumni Student Center
  • TLU Marketplace
    Check out local vendors, learn about the Bulldog Buddy discount program, pick up coupons and a snack, and sign up for a checking account.

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Hein Dining Hall/Off-Campus Dining
  • Lunch ($6 for incoming students / $7 for others)
    Lucky’s Kennel: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
    For off-campus choices, check out the Bulldog Buddies list printed in the New Student 101 Handbook.

1- 4 p.m. – Clifton Hall Apartment
  • Health Center Open

1:30-3:15 p.m. – Memorial Gym- Jones Complex
  • Family Orientation Session
    This session will allow those who attend to learn more about the relationship between the university and parents, receive a copy of the parent and family calendar and handbook, get a sneak peak at Family Weekend 2009, and find out more about different resources on campus.

3:30 p.m. – Jackson Auditorium Patio
  • Refreshment Break
    Meet up with your student for an ice cream sandwich in front of JacksonAuditorium before heading inside for Matriculation.

4-5 p.m. – Jackson Auditorium
  • Matriculation
    The purpose of this induction is to officially welcome the Class of 2013 into the TLU community. Families are encouraged to come. Excellent photo opportunity!

5 p.m. – Jackson Auditorium / Residence Halls
  • Family Good-byes


FAMILY WEEKEND 2009

Families Together: Memories Forever
– November 6-7 –
Come and join us for the weekend!

Here is a sneak peek of what we have planned for this year...
 

*Breakfast with President Svennungsen*

*Q&A session with TLU's new Provost, Dr. Edward Thompson III, and
Kristi Quiros, Vice President and Dean of Student Life and Learning*


*Study Abroad overview from Charla Bailey, Director of International Education,
and students who have studied abroad*

*TLU Homecoming Game vs. Lousiana College*

and more!!!
 
 
For information on Family Weekend, please contact
Malikah V. Pitts, Director of First Year and Campus Programs at (830) 372-6404, parents@tlu.edu

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