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September 2019   
Meet
MEET 
the Parent and Family Programs Staff
The Triton Family Connection e-Newsletter is your connection to the university and where some of your questions about your student’s college experience may be answered. Our office helps you to navigate many resources from the comfort of your home. We are committed to your UC San Diego experience!

We look forward to hearing from you!
Karina M. Viaud, Ed.D.
Senior Officer
Dan Perez, M.A.Ed.
Program Coordinator
  Office of Parent and Family Programs (858) 534-7273 |  parents@ucsd.edu
READ 
the latest Parent and Family Programs news
The Triton Family Connection e-Newsletter is a quarterly publication geared to prepare you for your student's transition to college, and to provide information in advance to support your student.
The academic calendar helps families stay informed about campus activities, traditions, and campus resources. The calendar also includes dates for finals week and campus closure, and department contact such as the student health center, campus police, financial aid and scholarships, and more. Purchase your calendar today!
Join
JOIN 
the Triton Parent & Family Ambassador Program
Become a Triton Parent & Family Ambassador and participate in local and regional events for families of admitted and current students. Your story and experience matter to parents who will one day "walk in your shoes" which can be powerful for the parent seeking guidance or advice. Ambassadors will:
* Sit on parent panels. * Attend an admissions reception.
* Take a survey to share ideas. * Help with on-campus events.
Connect
CONNECT 
with a current UC San Diego parent
ASK A PARENT! Request to connect with a Triton Parent & Family Ambassador who may live in your hometown, speaks a similar language, or whose student shares a similar major with your student. Click here to connect .  
Info
INFORM 
yourself on the latest updates
AYUDA EN ESPAÑOL 
Haga su pregunta en español y le responderemos. parents.ucsd.edu/contact/espanol.html
GOOGLE TRANSLATE TOOL
French, Hindi, Burmese, and more. Read our website in your preferred language. parents.ucsd.edu
Plan
PLAN 
to attend Homecoming...Your Family Weekend
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
Homecoming Kick Off  
4 – 8 p.m. | RIMAC Field
The Triton Family–families, alumni, students, staff, and faculty–gathers for an evening of great food and includes Men's and Women's Soccer Games at 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Price Center Plaza
Enjoy a light continental breakfast while planning your morning.

All Things Tritons for All Tritons
9:30 – 10:15 a.m. & 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. | Various Locations
There are so many resources to learn. Pick one session per time block you want to learn about to support your student. Read more.
Triton Tailgate & Concert
3 – 7 p.m. | RIMAC Field
More Homecoming thrills with food, games, carnival rides, and an outdoor music experience.

UC San Diego Women’s Volleyball Match
7 – 9 p.m. | RIMAC Court
Cheer on the Women’s Volleyball team as they take on Stanislaus State University.




SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
Triton Farewell Brunch with Family & Alumni
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Price Center West Ballroom
Reflect on your time with your student. We honor every family at this Farewell Brunch, with special recognition to the family-recipient of the Family of the Year Award.
*This is the last event of the weekend. Learn more about the entire weekend.
FAMILY OF THE YEAR AWARD
We welcome families and students to self-nominate for the Family of the Year Award honored during Sunday brunch. Visit our website for instructions to submit your nomination and gifts family recipient receives. Deadline is September 15. Picture: 2018 Family of the Year, the Meeks and Lowery Family
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
and closes October 11. Select your preferred package.
 Guest (8 years old and older) $65
 UC San Diego Student       $20
 Free admission for guests ages 7 & under
  Guest (8 years old and older)  $45
  UC San Diego Student         $20
 Free admission for guests ages 7 & under
For more information, visit parents.ucsd.edu or
contact parents@ucsd.edu | ( 858) 534-7273.
Homecoming...Is Your Family Weekend . Visit the website for a comprehensive schedule, registration, check-in, and lodging information.