Parent News 4.9.12

This Week’s Parent Relations News

Parent Communication
1. Parent Relations Facebook: Looking for ways to connect to what your student is doing and also connect with other parents? Look no further. Just click “LIKE” on the link to be added to the page.
2. Parent Relations Blog: We will be putting relevant information on our website via a blog for you to puruse at your convenience.

Academic Calendar 2012-2013
We are already gearing up for next year and you may be as well. The calendar has been posted for your convenience.  Read Full Article…

Grandparent Day
We hope your student’s Grandparent(s) can join us on April 13th. If they are coming, RSVP by April 10th. To attend this event please register online at http://studentlife.vanguard.edu/grandparents/. Please visit the event website http://studentlife.vanguard.edu/parent-relations/grandparents-day/ for further details. Read Grams and My 21st Birthday for my personal experience with my grandparent on-campus. Read Full Article…

As always, if you have questions feel free to contact me at parentrelations@vanguard.edu

–Shelley Youd
Coordinator of New Student Orientation and Parent Relations

Office of Accounting Operations
Undergraduate Commencement
Saturday, May 5th
9:30am
Mariners Church – Worship Center
Commencement information for undergraduates has been posted. Please visit http://commencement.vanguard.edu/ for further details regarding baccalaurette, specific program ceremonies, rehearsal date and time, reserving tickets, and disability accommodations.

Student Events & Information

Weekly Chapel Schedule
4/9 EXCAVATE 8pm

4/10 Heidi Baker, Iris Ministries

4/10 RISE 8pm

4/11 SHINE 9:30pm

4/11 Dr. Vince Beresford, Campus Pastor

4/12 Rev. Fernando Tamara, Director VU Jesse Miranda Center for Hispanic Leadership
The Outsider Interviews
Tuesday, April 10
7:00pm
Needham Chapel
Questions? Contact Danielle Bruns at Danielle.bruns@vanguard.edu
Get the unique opportunity to watch live interviews of people outside the Christian faith. Find out how outsiders feel about Christians and their attempts to share their faith. Come and learn how to be more effective in sharing the God you love!

Synecdoche Literary Celebration
Thursday, April 12
7:30pm
Great Commission Hall
Thanks to all of the students who submitted work to Synecdoche 2012! Students are invited to celebrate the creativity of Vanguard students with a night of literary readings and creative presentations! Refreshments served.
Questions? Contact Laura Batstone at English@vanguard.edu or x6358
http://english.vanguard.edu/synecdoche

Grandparent’s Day Registration
Friday, April 13
On April 13th Vanguard will be hosting its first annual Grandparents Day where students invite their grandparents to spend a day with them on campus doing unique events. To attend this event please register online at http://studentlife.vanguard.edu/grandparents/. Please visit the event website http://studentlife.vanguard.edu/parent-relations/grandparents-day/ for further details.
Questions? Please email Parent Relations at Parentrelations@vanguard.edu

Christianity & Literature
Friday, April 13
8:30am
Heath Building
FREE from 8:30 am until 5:30 pm! Academic papers interfacing Christianity and literature presented by brilliant Vanguard students at our Undergraduate Conference on Christianity & Literature. Panel sessions will take place on the first floor of Heath. *Chocolate chip cookies served.*
http://english.vanguard.edu/christianity-literature

Lewis Wilson Institute Seminar – Why Tongues: The Philosophy and History Behind the Initial Evidence Doctrine in North American Pentecostal Churches

Friday, April 13

2:00pm – 4:00pm

Heath 109

2 Chapel Credits!

Questions? Contact Krystal Komatsu at krystal.komatsu@vanguard.edu

lwi.vanguard.edu

Spring Colloquium

Monday, April 16

7:00pm

Great Commission Hall

Questions? Contact Cheryl Jensen at cjensen@vanguard.edu or x6430

http://history.vanguard.edu/department-news/spring-colloquium/

You are invited to the 23rd Annual Social Sciences & Communication Spring Colloquium featuring student presentations of exemplary research papers in Anthropology, Sociology, History, Political Science, Psychology and Communication. Refreshments will be served.

Vanguard Health Fair

Thursday, April 19

2:00pm

Needham Chapel Courtyard

Questions? Contact Dale Campbell at dale.campbell@vanguard.edu or x2877

Think you’re healthy? Come find out!
There’s something for everyone:
Alcohol/Drug Use & Abuse
Cardiovascular Health
Diabetes
Dental Health
Use/Effects of Energy Drinks
Fun, Easy Fitness Tips
Fighting Germs
Nutrition
Stress Management… and much more!

Healthy refreshments and snacks will be available!
Women’s Studies Minors

Friday, April 20

Heath 218

Questions? Contact Sandie Morgan at gcwj@vanguard.edu or x6361

http://gcwj.vanguard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/WMS_Fall2012.pdf

Are you planning to graduate with a WMST Minor? Have you completed your Women’s Studies Minor Application? Please fill out the application as soon as possible!

Fall 2012 Women’s Studies Minor courses and qualifying elective courses offered for Fall 2012 are listed here.

For more information, go to http://gcwj.vanguard.edu/minor/

Music
Guitar Ensemble Concert
Friday, April 13
7:00pm
Needham Chapel
Questions? Contact Teresa Dovel at tdovel@vanguard.edu or x6411
http://music.vanguard.edu
Recital credit will be given.

Spring Concert
Sunday, April 15
4:00pm
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Questions? Contact Luke Baumgartner at concerts@vanguard.edu or x6412
http://music.vanguard.edu/about/events/spring-concert/
During Celebration of the Arts week at Vanguard, join us for the Spring Concert. This is a ticketed event ($15 – available online) and will include performances from the University Concert Choir, Women’s Chorus, & Concert Orchestra with the St. Andrew’s Choir and Symphony.
You don’t want to miss it.

Percussion Ensemble Concert

Tuesday, April 17

7:00pm

Needham Chapel

Questions? Contact Teresa Dovel at tdovel@vanguard.edu or x6411

http://music.vanguard.edu

Recital credit will be given

Dale Sadamoto & Tom Murphy’s Composition Recital

Friday, April 20

7:00pm

Needham Chapel

Questions? Contact Teresa Dovel at tdovel@vanguard.edu or x6411

http://music.vanguard.edu

Recital credit will be given

Registrar

Academic Registration – Traditional Undergraduates
Monday, April 9
Registrar’s Office
Academic registration for traditional undergrads starts April 9-13. Students should check their e-mail for a message from the department of their major for specific information regarding advising and registration. Students can access the Course Schedule and all other registration materials online at registrar.vanguard.edu/registration-information.
Questions? Contact Kayla Holtz at reghelp@vanguard.edu or x5201
registrar.vanguard.edu/registration-information

Summer School Classes
Monday, April 9
Registrar’s Office
The Summer School Course Schedule is now available online at http://registrar.vanguard.edu/course-schedules/. Registration for summer sessions will be online beginning the week of April 9th. Questions? Contact Kayla Holtz at reghelp@vanguard.edu or x5201
http://registrar.vanguard.edu/course-schedules/