Much has happened since the last magazine including the inauguration of Stephen C. Ainlay and Homecoming and Family Weekend.
Homecoming and Family Weekend, despite being a bit cold, had a record turnout of parents. Hopefully, many of you came to campus to sample the offerings. Many parents had their opportunity to meet our new president at a special parents reception.
For me, another highlight-besides seeing my daughter and son, Vanessa and Sebastian, play in their rugby games-was the Parents Association Meeting. I was pleased that so many parents turned out to join me in my first meeting as chair. We heard from a terrific group of administrators on important topics including campus safety, first-year programs, career planning, the new General Education curriculum and residential life.
Finally, I am pleased to announce the new chair of the Parents Fund: Vivian Falco whose son, Peter, is in the Class of 2009. She looks forward to encouraging parents to show their support for Union through the Parents Fund. As always, the goal is participation. Parents may give to anything including unrestricted funds, academic departments, clubs, athletic teams, faculty support and student activities. She will be in touch with all families and thanks you in advance for your support of Union.
I hope you and your student had a great fall term. I look forward to meeting you in the months ahead. Until then, feel free to email me with any concerns at kmdumonet@hotmail.com or parents_association@union.edu. You may also contact Lis Bischoff-Ormsbee, Parents Program director, at parents_program@union.edu.
Take care,
Karen Dumonet (Vanessa ’07 and Sebastian ’09)
Parents Association Chairperson