Denison Family Calendar 2024
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Welcome to Denison!
Dear Parents and Families,
We are so excited that your student is joining our Denison community, and we are equally excited to welcome you, too!
To help orient you to Denison and our resources, this calendar shares important dates and information. As students acclimate to life on The Hill and connect with one another, this calendar provides an overview of the academic year, highlighting opportunities you can encourage your student to explore. In addition, each month features conversation starters to use when talking with your student about their semester.
Our Office of Family Engagement is here to support you throughout your student’s experience. Over the next several months, here’s how you can expect to engage with us:
Family Weekend, September 27-29, 2024: We invite all families to campus for Family Weekend, where you will have the opportunity to spend time with your student, take in arts performances, cheer at athletic competitions, and meet your student’s new friends and favorite professors and administrators. This is the best time to get a small taste of what it is like to be a Denison student!
Monthly Family Newsletters: You will receive our monthly “Denison Family Guide,” an email newsletter that equips you with information, upcoming opportunities, and potential time-specific conversations to have with your student.
To learn more about how to engage with Denison, go to denison.edu/families or scan the QR code below.
We also encourage families to engage in the life of the college. Here are some ways to get involved:
• Attend Denison events in your city, like our annual Denison Everywhere in January, Presidential Receptions, and special city-based gatherings of Denisonians
• Cheer on the Big Red at athletic competitions on campus or near you
• Attend performances at The Eisner Center for the Performing Arts
• Serve as an admission ambassador and help us recruit future Denisonians
• Provide career mentorship and internships for current students
• Host a Denison event, like a summer welcome reception for incoming students, a meeting of Denison interns in your or other kinds of get-togethers
• Donate to the Annual Fund, which provides funding for student internships, student clubs and organizations, and scholarships
• Join the Family Leadership Council and support the college with a leadership-level gift
Again, we cannot express enough how excited we are that you are joining our Denison community! We know these next months are a moment of celebration but also a transition for you, your student, and your entire family, and we are excited to partner with you and be a resource.
Warmly,
Julie Tucker ʼ09, Director of Family Engagement
Sarah Jovanelli, Associate Director of Family Engagement
Susan Stoner Leithauser ʼ90, Director of Parent and Family Philanthropy
A Family Guide to Granville
RESTAURANTS
Aladdin Restaurant / 122 E Broadway / 740-920-4144
Old-school diner with vintage flair serving American breakfast fare, burgers, and sandwiches.
Alfie’s / 221 E Broadway / 740-321-1111
Fresh-made wholesome salads, sandwiches, sides, and treats.
Broadway Pub / 126 E Broadway / 740-587-0252
Classic all-American burgers, sandwiches, salads, soups, carryout, and bar service.
Day y Noche / 134 E Broadway / 740-587-0204
Casual restaurant serving up well-known Mexican dishes and breakfast in a colorful interior.
Dragon Village / 127 E Broadway / 740-321-3338
Chinese food restaurant also serving vegetarian dishes.
Elms / 113 E Elm St / 740-587-1032
Family-owned and -run pizza parlor serving pizza, subs, salads, and their famous French bread.
Granville Inn / 314 E Broadway / 740-587-3333
High-end American and French cuisine, seafood, and bar service.
Harvest Pizzeria / 454 S Main St / 740-920-4447
Specialty pizzas and vegan dishes are the headliners at this cheerful, modern restaurant.
Joe & Mimi’s / 943 River Rd / 740-587-0046
New York-style pizza, subs, and pasta in a quaint, family-friendly setting.
Madelyn’s Bakery / 119 E Elm St / 740-920-4294
Local bakery selling gluten-free and vegan baked goods.
OneLove Cafe / 415 S Main St
Turkish coffee, smoothies, ba va, and healthy treats. kla
Palumbo’s Italian Market / 937 River Rd / 740-587-0409
Authentic Italian market with a fine selection of Italian wines, grocery items, and freshly prepared food and desserts.
Pochos Tequila & Cocina / 128 E Broadway / 740-920-4216
Popular Mexican restaurant serving street tacos, fajitas, and more.
Pretzel Shop / 136 E Broadway / Local, homemade pretzels.
Ray Ray’s Hog Pit / 1256 Columbus Rd / 740-920-9103
Counter-service barbecue specializing in smoked ribs, wings, and sandwiches.
River Road Coffee / 935 River Rd / 740-587-7266
e Traditional West Coast coffeehouse with gourm t espresso drinks, loose-leaf teas, bagels, and fresh pastries.
Seek-No-Further Cidery / 126 E Elm St
Authentic New England-style hard cider crafted in the heart of the village, plus full bar and snacks.
Seven 4 Zero / 470 S Main St / 740-587-1864
Fast food spot for burgers, chicken tenders, and ice cream treats.
Snapshots Lounge / 1320 Weaver Dr / 740-321-1391
Relaxed American restaurant with innovative, locally sourced fare, plus TVs and backyard dining.
Station / 425 S Main St / 740-920-4275
Breakfast, lunch, and bar in a historic train station with unique desserts and specialty coffee drinks.
Taco Dan’s / 119 S Prospect St / 740-321-1198
Family-owned taqueria in the back room of vintage store Footloose — a favorite spot for Denison students.
The Lot Beer Co. / 140 N Prospect St / 740-920-4444
Experience a time-traveling party with vintage arcade games, hot dogs, and delicious burgers.
Three Tigers Brewing Co. / 133 N Prospect St 740-920-4680 / Viet-inspired street food restaurant and microbrewery, live music, and specialty cocktails.
Village Coffee / 132 E Broadway / 740-587-4940
Coffeehouse serving bagels, pastries, soups, sandwiches, and gourmet coffees.
Whit’s Frozen Custard / 226 E Broadway / 740-587-3620
Frozen custard, gourmet ice cream, hot dogs, pork barbecue sandwiches, and home of the “Whitser.”
Village Wine Co. / 126 South Main St / 740-321-3399
Curated wine and beverage shop featuring small, family-owned wineries from all over the world.
HOTELS
Granville and Newark
Cherry Valley Hotel / 2299 Cherry Valley Rd SE, Newark, 43055 740-788-1200
Granville Inn / 314 E Broadway, Granville, 43023 740-587-3333
Buxton Inn / 313 E Broadway, Granville, 43023 740-587-0001
Courtyard by Marriott / 500 Highland Blvd, Newark, 43055 740-344-1800
DoubleTree by Hilton / 50 N 2nd St, Newark, 43055 740-322-6455
New
Albany
Halfway between downtown Columbus and Granville, a 20-minute drive
Courtyard by Marriott / 5211 Forest Dr, New Albany 43054 614-855-1505
Hampton Inn & Suites / 5220 Forest Dr, New Albany 43054 614-855-8335
Home2 Suites by Hilton / 5095 Forest Dr, New Albany 43054 614-305-4257
BANKS
First Federal Savings and Chase, Park National, and Huntington banks have offices and ATMs in downtown Granville.
August 2024
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Which classes are most prompting you to think differently or challenging you to learn and grow? How are you managing your time and balancing coursework with other responsibilities or activities?
November 2024
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December 2024
Kwanzaa Begins
Januar y 2025
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CONVERSATIONTI T
March 2025
CONVERSATION STARTERS
Have you visited the Knowlton Center this year? What upcoming programs or opportunities do you want to participate in?
How are you planning on spending your time this summer? An internship? Summer research? A summer job? How comfortable are you with your
and cover letter? How might you increase your confidence and sharpen your interviewing skills?
Apr il 2025
CONVERSATION STARTERS
Are you considering studying abroad during your time at Denison? If so, whe in which program? Have you visited the Center for Global Programs to learn more? finals and end of semester projects? re
May 2025
CONVERSATION STARTERS
What achievements are you most proud of after your first year of college?
What is one thing that really challenged you and how did you grow from it? What are you looking forward to over summer break?