Families,
Welcome to our newest Bulldogs, and the first of many congratulations to those who have begun their final semester at Dean College. There are so many transitions that take place for students throughout their college years and we strive to support and build their confidence every day.
As a passionate sports fan, it was evident watching the recent NFL playoff games, that players were clearly fighting through injuries sustained throughout the season and the pressure of the moment, leaving it all on the field. Although they are professionals at the top of their craft, they learn to recover from in-game mistakes as well as plays and calls that don't go their way, continuing to persevere in search of victory. This is an excellent message for college students: Continue to push yourself and simply get better each day. You will undoubtedly run into challenges where things don't go as expected and/or attempt a task several times before reaching the desired outcome. None of this involves perfection. Instead, the idea emerges that with prolonged effort 'practice makes permanent'. This is a statement that I remember from a coach during my formative years as a soccer player. Many of the lessons can be reinforced by mentors here on campus (faculty, staff, administrators) and of course, you! Never forget that you are a huge part of their success.
Turning the page to February we look forward to events marking Black History Month, highlighted by our student-run 6th annual Black Excellence Showcase. We recently celebrated the Lunar New Year, Year of the Rabbit, with terrific cuisine in the Smith Dining Center. Simultaneously we continue to search for answers for the tragic events in California and the death of Tyree Nichols. Through discussion and moments of reflection, we will provide support to our community and search for answers and guide a path forward toward peace and respect for all human life.
Please see below for campus updates, highlights, and programming. There are office contacts below if you have any specific questions. Wishing you a wonderful upcoming month.
Best,
Dave Drucker, M. Ed.
Associate Vice President, Student Life & Dean of Students
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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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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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Amazing Opportunities through Study Away
A great way for your student to create an amazing resume is to participate in Dean College’s Study Away Program. Studies have shown that studying away has a positive impact on developing top-notch 21st-century career skills and expands career possibilities not only immediately after graduation but throughout one’s career. In fact, a recent Dean participant stated that studying in London for a semester was the reason she was hired for a competitive summer internship in her field. And, it’s fun!
Dean College’s Study Away Program includes three options to meet a variety of interests and needs: (1) Dean College courses that include a short, 7-10-day trip abroad or in the U.S., (2) Study away experiential programs in the United States, including The National Outdoor Leadership School, The Washington Center, or the Disney College Program, and (3) Study abroad for a semester or a year through Assumption University in Rome, Bard College Berlin, Regent’s University London, Semester at Sea, or in many other countries throughout the world through one of our affiliated partners: AIFS, API, Arcadia University, and SIT.
Students generally study away anytime between 2nd semester of their sophomore year through to 1st semester of their senior year and need to have a 3.000 cumulative GPA. Students first complete the internal pre-approval application, and then they complete the external study away application. The internal application deadline to study away for summer 2023 or fall 2023 is Wednesday, February 15th.
Interested students should plan to attend the upcoming information session about the program, on Wednesday, January 25th at 5 pm in the Golder Room (2nd floor, Rooney Student Center). Melissa Read, Director of the Study Away Program, also holds weekly drop-in office hours in Dean Hall, Room 203: Mondays, 2-3:15 pm; and Thursdays, 1-3 pm.
For more information, students can speak with their Success and Career Advisor and with Melissa Read, Director of the Study Away Program at mread@dean.edu.
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Morton Family Learning Center
Academic Coaching is a specialized one-on-one, fee-based academic support service available through the Learning Center. Please note that when registering during the semester, the Academic Coaching fee is pro-rated. Students may register by using the Academic Coaching Registration form found under Essential Links on Today@Dean or by calling the Learning Center directly at 508-541-1768. Families may also email learning@dean.edu to register their student and/or gain more information about setting up weekly meetings with an Academic Coach who can help students with note-taking, time management, organization, study strategies, test preparation, and writing.
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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Robbins Family Center for Career Planning and Advising-
Fall 2023 Course Registration
It's never too early to start thinking about course selection for the fall! While registration meetings with Success & Career Advisors won't start until late March/early April, here are some things you can encourage your student to do this month:
-Check their degree progress in Student Planning.
-Research internship opportunities in Handshake.
-Think about if they are interested in adding anything that would impact their degree progression, for example, adding a minor, studying away, etc.
Students can always reach out to their Success & Career Advisor if they need a refresher on the Student Planning system or if they want to brainstorm ideas!
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Fall 2023 Enrollment Deposit
Returning to Dean in Fall 2023? The enrollment deposit of $250 is required for both course pre-registration and housing selection for the upcoming semester. The deposit can be paid online, or if there is a credit available on the student account, the student can email sfp@dean.edu from their Dean email requesting the credit be used towards the deposit.
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The 2023-2024 FAFSA is now available
The 2023-2024 FAFSA opened on October 1st and is available for parents and students to complete. Submit your FAFSA application online today. The earlier you submit the FAFSA the better as some aid is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please be sure to have your FSA ID username and password with you so you can electronically sign the FAFSA. As always, if you have any questions you can contact the Center for Student Financial Planning and Services at sfp@dean.edu or via phone at (508)541-1518.
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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:
Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play
February 23-25, 2023 – 7:30 P.M.
February 25 & 26, 2023 – 2:00 P.M.
Main Stage
Permeated with the idea that we turn to art in times of immense difficulty, this 2013 black comedy by Anne Washburn tells the story of a group of survivors shortly after a global catastrophe. As a way of making sense of an environment that no longer makes sense, they recreate their vanished world through storytelling (some of it featuring Bart Simpson) and turn the pop culture of one era into the mythology of another.
Book by Anne Washburn
Score by Michael Friedman
Lyrics by Anne Washburn
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 men's and women's basketball teams are rounding out their seasons in the next month while men's volleyball season is right around the corner. Men's basketball may clinch a playoff spot in the GNAC in the next few weeks. Let's Go Bulldogs!
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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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