Families,
As we rapidly approach the mid-point of the semester, a break is in order...Spring Break that is! This is a great chance to catch up with your student to check on their progress and remind them that housing selection and fall course selection is coming soon. If your student is heading to a warmer climate for the break like a few of our athletic teams, I'm jealous! For our families of graduating students, continue to visit dean.edu for up-to-date commencement information. That amazing day will be here before we know it. I always remind seniors that this last push is a blur, similar in nature to the other three years, but so important to soak in and enjoy every moment.
I hope everyone has a terrific month ahead, and don't forget to change those clocks. Time to get a bit more sunlight during the New England evenings. A signal of warmer weather ahead...we hope! Please see below for important highlights and updates from Bulldog Nation.
Best,
Dave Drucker, M. Ed.
Associate Vice President, Student Life & Dean of Students
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Hey Class of '23 families, the countdown is on and the Commencement website is live! Mark your calendars for May 6, 2023 at 11am in front of Dean College's iconic Dean Hall.
Click on the link below and continue to check back for all of the information on Dean College's 157th Commencement Exercises: www.dean.edu/commencement
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Returning Student Housing Selection
That time of year is drawing near… Housing Selection for Fall 2023! Housing Selection information is now available for all returning students. Students have received information about completing their housing application and paying their deposit. Make sure to check in with your student to ensure they have completed these important steps. The Housing Booklet is available for students on the Residence Life page on Today@Dean. Returning student housing selection for Fall 2023 will begin for rising seniors and juniors the week of March 27th, with the week of April 3rd for rising sophomores and first years.
Remember, for students to be eligible for Housing Selection, they will need to 1) Pay their deposit of $250 to the Center for Student Financial Planning and Services by Wednesday, March 15th (located in Dean Hall) 2) Clear any holds that may be on their account with Student Financial Planning and Services 3) Complete the MyHousing Application. By completing these steps, students will be eligible to select housing during their housing selection time.
If you are interested in learning more about the housing selection process, please check out the Returning Student Housing Selection Booklet. Students received an email on February 21st containing the housing selection material.
Please understand that single options are limited on campus. Singles will be a part of the housing selection process; if one is available at the student’s selection time, they would be eligible to select this space. If filled, students would need to choose another housing option. The Office of Residence Life will manage a waitlist for students who are interested in a single and aren’t able to get one through the selection process. It is recommended that students have a backup plan in mind for the selection process, including a roommate option.
Students are reminded that unless approved by the Office of Residence Life to change to commuter status, they must live on campus as housing is guaranteed for four years.
Commuter students must live with immediate family, or an approved guardian confirmed by the Office of Residence Life, or they will be in violation of the housing policy.
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Spring Break Hall Closing Information
The residence halls will close at 6:00pm on Friday, March 3rd, and re-open on Sunday, March 12th at 12:00pm (noon). Resident students should unplug all electronics, empty trash, and close windows before departing campus. Students can access a form on Today@Dean to request to stay for a portion or the entire break due to distance from home (500 miles or greater) or flight arrangements. Students should complete this form by Wednesday, March 1st. Residence Life also works with athletics and is aware of any athlete who must be on campus for a portion of the break.
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Residence Life- Summer Storage Solution
Each year as the spring semester begins to wind down, the Dean College Office of Residence Life receives numerous requests to store belongings during the summer from students wishing to avoid bringing them home, only to bring them back again a few months later. While we do not have space on campus to accommodate these requests, we do have a solution.
We have a new exclusive partnership with StorageSquad.com which will pick up, store, and re-deliver your student's items that they will not need until next semester. This is a very easy way to make move-out less stressful for you and your student. More information will be made available in the next newsletter and to your student's Dean email.
If you have additional questions, please reach out to the
Office of Residence Life: 508.541.1838
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Opportunities Fair
Reminder! There is an Opportunities Fair on campus March 20th from 4-6pm. This is a great time for students to learn about graduate school programs, study away, internships, and job opportunities. Encourage your student to attend!
Please direct your student to Thea Cerio, Director of Career Placement and Internships at tcerio@dean.edu or visit her in the Advising Suite.
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Robbins Family Center for Career Planning and Advising-
Fall 2023 Course Registration
It's hard to believe it's already that time of year when we will start thinking about registration for Fall 2023 courses! While registration doesn't happen until April, now is a good time to encourage your student to:
-review their progress in Student Planning
-think about courses and subject areas they still want to take advantage of
-check for any holds on their account that would prevent registration
Students will meet with their Success & Career Advisor in late March/early April and can reach out to them with any questions in the meantime.
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Boomer Chat is Back!
At the beginning of every semester, our chatbot Boomer re-introduces himself to students via text. Boomer checks in on students every few weeks to gauge how they are adjusting to the semester and if they need any additional support or resources. Students can also text Boomer questions 24/7, for example, "what time does the dining center close?" and Boomer will text back the answer!
Please encourage your students to respond and engage with Boomer. If you are receiving the texts instead of your student, please email kefitzgerald@dean.edu with your student's name and correct phone number.
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Morton Family Learning Center
The Theodore and Cynthia Berenson Center for Writing, Mathematics and Presentation Excellence is conveniently located on the first floor of the Green Family Library Learning Commons. Students may access online tutoring schedules by going to the top right-hand corner of Today@Dean to schedule appointments. Berenson support services are available to all Dean students at no additional fee. These include:
Berenson Math Center: Peer and faculty support is available for students who need assistance with math concepts or analytics.
Berenson Presentation Center: Students or groups may schedule time in the Berenson Presentation Center to run through their speeches or presentations.
Berenson Writing Center: Students can schedule appointments in person or virtually with a peer, professional, or faculty at any phase of their writing process.
Group Study Rooms: Spaces are available for students to meet with a group/team members to work on presentations, assignments, or hold meetings.
Peer Tutoring: A wide variety of content-based tutoring is available to help students level up in their classes.
For additional information about our services, please contact the Morton Family Learning Center at 508-541-1768 or email us at learning@dean.edu.
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Campus Parking 2023- 2024
We are preparing to open requests for the Fall 2023-Spring 2024 parking program. All interested students must complete the parking application by April 7 to be considered.
In the near future, students can access the application via a link on Today@Dean, marketing efforts in the Campus Center Concourse, and student email. The parking lottery is based on a student's seniority and completed credits. Applications submitted after April 7 may be placed on a parking waitlist, dependent on overall student campus parking availability.
Students on the parking waitlist will be contacted during the summer months as spaces become available. Students that do not receive a parking spot via the parking lottery or the waitlist will not be permitted to bring a vehicle to campus. All questions regarding campus parking should be directed to Captain Erica Abro at eabro@dean.edu.
Students selected for a campus parking space for the Fall 2023-Spring 2024 academic year via the parking lottery will receive an email with their campus parking location by Thursday, May 4, 2023.
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Kennedy American College Theatre Festival
The Kennedy American College Theatre Festival Region 1 was held January 31-February 4, 2023, at the Resort and Conference Center Hyannis, in Hyannis Massachusetts. There were over 700 faculty and students in attendance. Dean College was represented by 17 students and two faculty members, Professors Daniel Kozar and Jim Beauregard. During the festival, Dean students took part in workshops that included Stage Combat, Directing, Performance, Dramaturgy, and DTM (Design, Tech, and Management).
Also included was Dean’s traditional participation in the Irene Ryan Acting and Musical Theatre Auditions. By the end of the Festival, these individuals had achieved the following:
Trish Dobson ’25 and Victoria Santiago ’23 placed in the finals of the Musical Theatre Auditions and presented their numbers in the Friday Musical performance.
Lucy Young ’24 received a Meritorious Award for Excellence in Representation in Design, Technology, and Management and the KCACTF Award for Achievement in Stage Management.
Emily Goyette ’23 was presented with the David Wheeler Excellence in Director-Actor Communication Award.
Below, are a few more pictures.
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Dance and Theatre Performances
Join us to witness the amazing talents of our students on the stage! Visit the Dean College Box Office on the front of the Dean College website.
Spring Performances:
Pippin
March 22-25, 2023 – 7:30 P.M.
March 25 & 26, 2023 – 2:00 P.M.
Main Stage
Studded with pop-style musical gems, Pippin is an allegory of a young prince in search of himself. Longing to find passion, adventure, or anything else that will make him feel extraordinary, Prince Pippin goes to war to prove his loyalty to his distracted father, King Charles. The prince falls in love with Catherine, a widow with a young son, and struggles to decide whether he should settle down and pursue a peaceful life or continue to make magic with a dazzling troupe of performers.
Originally produced on the Broadway stage by Stuart Ostrow
Originally directed on the Broadway stage by Bob Fosse
2013 Broadway revival directed by Diane Paulus
Theo Ending originally conceived in 1998 by Mitch Sebastian
Book by Roger O. Hirson
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Choreographer's Concert
March 31 & April 1, 2023 – 7:30 P.M.
Main Stage
Student Choreographers will have selected works showcased and adjudicated by renowned industry professionals in this two-night opportunity. You will have the chance to see the creative talents of emerging student choreographers in a full production setting. Friday evening’s presentation will feature live commentary from the guest artists following each work, while the program will be reprised as a regular concert on Saturday evening.
Theatre Senior Showcase
April 14 & 15, 2023 – 7:30 P.M.
Main Stage
Dance Senior Showcase
April 21 & 22, 2023 – 7:30 P.M.
Main Stage
Creating a performance from the ground up, our talented senior dance students share their choreography, performance, and production expertise in this annual collaborative showcase. (Not part of your season subscription package.)
Dance Company
April 27-29, 2023 – 7:30 P.M.
April 29 & 30, 2023 – 2:00 P.M.
Main Stage
Award-winning faculty and guest choreographers highlight the impressive talent of our dance majors through a mixed bill of new and restaged dance works, ranging in style from hip-hop to jazz dance, tap to modern, and ballet.
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Stay up to date with all of your favorite Bulldog athletic teams at deanbulldogs.com. Find schedules, rosters, game results, and great news about our teams and student-athletes. Our spring sports are kicking off as we head into Spring Break. Softball and Baseball are both headed south for a little bit of warm weather. Let's Go Bulldogs!
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GIVING DAYS RECAP: This year’s Giving Days saw 1,115 members (and counting) of the Dean community showing their support. Gifts are still coming in, and we soared past the $100,000 match challenge!
The Softball team came out on top in the Battle of the Bulldogs, raising $4,150 from 225 donors. Congratulations to all of our athletes and coaches who pulled out all the stops!
In our new class competition, the Class of 2022 emerged victorious. Next time you're on campus, be sure to look up along the path from the Arch to the Peirce Center for Technology and Science to see this class recognized on new signage.
THANK YOU is just not enough to say how grateful we are for your support.
That’s a wrap on our 2023 Global Days of Giving!
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Calendar Planning
When seeking information about Dean College calendar dates, please use the Official Academic Calendar that is listed on the Dean College website under the heading Academics. Please do not use Google or other internet search engines for the calendar as it is likely to produce outdated and incorrect information.
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As always, please feel free to reach out to any of our offices if we can be of further support to you or your student.
Advising and Career Planning: 508.541.1536
Athletics: 508.541.1816
Campus Safety: 508.541.1888
Dining Services: 508.541.1564
Morton Family Learning Center: 508.541.1768
Residence Life: 508.541.1838
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