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Welcome Parents and Families!

We strive to keep you informed! Many UE events and activities are coming up, both on campus and around the country. Click any link below for more UE news, event details, and registration information. Or update your contact information and e-mail address by using our easy online Keeping In Touch form just for parents!

Upcoming Events

Li'l Sibs Weekend will be April 11-13, 2008

This Year's Theme: Sib Safari

The Resident Students Association (RSA) is planning for the annual Li'l Sibs Weekend. This event provides an opportunity for brothers and sisters to see what types of events and organizations their older sibs are in; and experience the college atmosphere. Li'l Sibs Weekend provides a mixture of flexible time with older siblings as well as some planned events hosted by RSA. All events hosted by RSA will have adult supervision.

Registration Packets can be picked up in the ResLife Office beginning February 11 and are due back March 10. Participation requires the signature of a parent or guardian. Completed applications can be faxed to 812-488-2156.

Tentative Schedule: The schedule will be finalized using the input and age make-up of participants. So far, we are thinking about the possibility of a campus carnival and/or zoo experience. Check-in will be the evening of April 11. Check-out will be April 13.

Note: This program is geared primarily toward residence hall students and their siblings. It is not intended for students living off campus, in Fraternity houses or Village properties. Also, siblings of the opposite sex cannot stay in the same room as their older college sibling. It is the responsibility of the UE student to find suitable housing with a friend who will be willing to house the Li'l Sib.

Commencement 2008 Information for Parents of Graduating Seniors

Congratulations on all your hard work and support leading to the big day—your son or daughter’s graduation from UE. This day is made extra special in that it is the 150th commencement exercises for the University. The schedule for Saturday, May 10 is as follows:

10:00 a.m. Baccalaureate Service, Neu Chapel
11:00 a.m. UE Alumni Association Reception for Graduates and Their Parents, Krannert Gallery
1:30 p.m. Commencement Exercises, Roberts Stadium

The commencement speaker this year is Dr. Gordon Kingsley, principal of our own Harlaxton College.

More information about Spring Commencement 2008 is available from the UE Commencement website.

Caps and gowns need to be ordered in the UE Bookstore as soon as possible. Graduation announcements can also be ordered at the bookstore. The turn around time on orders is two days. Remind your student to allow enough time to mail them.

For the commencement exercises, handicapped accessible seating is available between sections 1 and 18 (enter the Stadium through Gate 1) and between sections 5 and 6 (enter Gate 2).

If you or someone you know who will be attending is hearing impaired, contact alumni@evansville.edu to request a signer for graduation.

Family Weekend 2008 Dates Announced

Mark your calendars now for Family Weekend, September 26 through 28 at the University of Evansville. Watch this space for more news and information.

Contact the office of Alumni and Parent Relations for questions or more information.

Aces Gear and Apparel Now Available Online from UE Bookstore Site

Now you can shop for all of your Purple Aces gear and apparel online, wherever you are in the country! Need a UE sweatshirt? How about UE golf club covers? A UE mug, pennant, or picture frame? All of these are available for purchase now on the new expanded University Bookstore site. Shop now at www.evansville.bkstr.com to give the perfect UE gifts this holiday season or for your student anytime!

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Homecoming 2007 Reunion Weekend and Fall Family Weekend

Thank you to ALL alumni, parents, families, and friends who returned to UE's campus during Homecoming 2007 Reunion Weekend and Fall Family Weekend, November 2 - 4. With wonderful weather, a variety of campus activities, pep rally, tailgate, and a winning exhibition basketball game, the weekend was an overwhelming success! THANK YOU! We are so glad you traveled to UE to share the weekend with classmates, friends, and students!

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