[SUNY Plattsburgh Families] Family Weekend an updates

[Stephen Matthews]

Greetings from Plattsburgh.  I hope this finds you and those you care about
doing well.

We are still experiencing some warm days in Plattsburgh, but there's no
question that Fall is beginning to settle in.  With it, your students are
working their way through this semester.  New students are starting to
settle into their routines and beginning to make their mark on our campus.
Returning students are hitting their stride as well as they assume
leadership roles, some for the first time, and mentor our
newest community members.

I wanted to take this opportunity to share some thoughts and events with
you.

*Making connections and getting involved:*

   - *Involvement Fair: *Your student's involvement is a strong indicator
   of how their experience is going and can be an indicator for success.
   Encourage them to find connections on campus and get involved at an
   appropriate level with something that matters to them.  To facilitate this,
   we have our second Involvement Fair of the semester scheduled for Monday,
   September 12 from 11am-1pm in the Amite Plaza out side the College Center.
   Nearly all of our Clubs & Organizations will be in attendance for this
   event.
   - *Study Abroad Fair*: Students considering a Study Abroad experience
   are welcome to join us on Monday, September 12, from 11am - 2pm, in the
   first floor lobby of the Angell College Center.  Even if it's something
   your student is thinking they may want to do later in their time at
   Plattsburgh, this is a great chance for them to get the information they
   may need to decide if it's something they are interested in or to get
   information for their future planning.
   - *Getting Connected*:  A reminder for returning and new students, make
   sure that your student has reached out to meet their Academic Advisor, and
   is finding other people on campus that they are comfortable visiting when
   they need help or guidance.  Having a solid connection can be pivotal to
   them this semester and beyond.  Many of your students have already dropped
   in to see me and I've also met many around campus as I "tour" each
   day. Your students are so very important to us.


*Family Involvement:*

   - *How can you help? * Encourage and provide a positive message from
   home whenever possible.  As I've shared with many of you over the years,
   your students do listen to you and are yearning for your encouragement.
   Being a college student in today's world is not always easy.  Help them as
   best you can and encourage them to come and see us so that we can be their
   support while they are with us.  First year families, check out our
   First Six Weeks page
   <https://www.plattsburgh.edu/plattslife/first-year-student-programs/your-first-6-weeks.html>
   to find a week by week recipe for success for your students.  We are
   working on these things with them in the programs, events and conversations
   we are having.
   - *Family Weekend*:  Please consider joining us in Plattsburgh for Family
   Weekend
   <https://www.plattsburgh.edu/parents-families/family-weekend.html>, next
   weekend, 9/16-18,  Your students will be excited to see you.  Our Family
   Weekend page has some ideas for each day, including some sporting events,
   community events, and our very popular Dueling Pianos, on Saturday night,
   9/17 from 8pm-10pm.  Join us for some fun and some free desert.  I plan to
   be there and would love to see you again.


All of us at the College are working to provide your student with the tools
they'll need to be successful.  Each of your students are unique and
special in their own way.  I'm enjoying working with them and getting to
know them.  I hope to see many of you on campus this weekend.  Please
travel safely.

STEVE MATTHEWS '90; '94
Dean of Students
106 Angell College Center
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
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