Parent Newsletter - October 2023

PARENTNEWSLETTER Waynesburg University

Here to provide you insight, updates, and information on your student's experience at WU

Updates from the Dean

Dear Parent or Guardian,

Happy fall! October will see WU hit the midpoint of the fall semester, and with that comes midterm exams and Fall Break. I hope you will find this month’s newsletter helpful and informative.

Fall break will be held from October 14-17, 2023 Classes will not meet on these dates, they will resume on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Residence halls and dining services will remain open. If your student is planning to stay on-campus for fall break, they will need to complete the “2023 Fall Break Sign-Up” form which will be emailed to all resident students. Mid-term grades are due on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, by noon and will be available for viewing through the student’s Self-Service portal, located on myConnect.

The Center for Service Leadership and Cultural Diversity and Belonging has a number of local and domestic service trips planned for fall break that include: The Greene County Immersion, Greene County Habitat for Humanity, Antietam National Military Park, and Globalization, Immigration, and Community Development in Louisville, Kentucky. Please encourage your student to fulfill the WU Mission by participating in a life-changing service trip Your student can explore all service opportunities by visiting the Service Tab, also located on myConnect

As always, we are here to support your student and assist you with any questions along the way. Please do not hesitate to contact us at (724) 852-3206.

Blessings,

Kelley M. Hardie, Dean of Students

October Athletics

Football:(0-3)

Saturday,October7-BYEWeek

Saturday,October14-HomevsSaintVincent AlumniDay

Saturday,October21-@CaseWesternReserve

Saturday,October28-HomevsGeneva

SeniorDay

Volleyball:(5-4)

Wednesday,October4–@GroveCity

Saturday,October7–HomevsBethany AlumniDay

Thursday,October12–@Westminster

Saturday,October14–HomevsW&J

Wednesday,October18–@Franciscan

Saturday,October21–@SaintVincent

Wednesday,October25–HomevsGeneva

Saturday,October28–HomevsThiel

Men'sSoccer:(3-2)

Wednesday,October4-@W&J

Saturday,October7-@Allegheny

Wednesday,October11-HomevsBethany

Saturday,October14-@Westminster

Wednesday,October18-HomevsGroveCity

Saturday,October21-@LancasterBible

Wednesday,October25-@Geneva EndofRegularSeason

Women'sSoccer:(2-3)

Wednesday,October4-@W&J

Saturday,October7-@Allegheny

Wednesday,October11-HomevsBethany

Saturday,October14-@Westminster

Wednesday,October18-HomevsGroveCity

Saturday,October21-@LancasterBible

Wednesday,October25-@Geneva

EndofRegularSeason

Men’sTennis:(0-1)

Tuesday,October3-@Geneva

Women’sTennis:(0-2)

Thursday,October5–HomevsW&J

Saturday,October7–HomevsMt.Aloysius

Monday,October9–@Geneva

Men'sGolf:(1-0)

Monday,October2-LaRocheInvitational

Monday,October9-WestminsterInvitational

Monday,October16-PACFallChampionships AvalonLakes

Women’sGolf:(0-1)

Friday,October6-WestminsterInvitational

Monday,October16-PACFallChampionships

Men&Women'sCross-Country:

Saturday,October7-@BigSpringHS

Friday,October13-@Gettysburg(10/13-10/14)

Saturday,October28-PACChampionships@Thiel

AthleticsFacilityUpdates: ThefollowingprojectsatWileyStadiumhavebeen completed:

BleacherWallfacingfield Showers/AthleticTrainingRoomAdditionto theFieldhouse

Wallonthefarsideline

Newfencingaroundfacilitywithwindscreen ElevatedPavilioninthePresident’slot

WileyWall Construction DroneShots

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GET READY FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AND PARENT LOAN REPAYMENTS!

As of October 1, the COVID-19 pause for all federal student and parent PLUS loan borrowers is over. Check your emails and texts from the USDE for important repayment information. For additional information (e g , loan amounts, Federal Loan Servicer contact information, repayment plans and options), go to www.studentaid.gov.

Remember: The 2024-2025 Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will not be available until December this year.

QuestionsRegardingaStudent'sAccount,Bill,orRefund?

PleasecontacttheUniversity’sBusinessOfficeat724-852-3403,724-852-3298,or businessoffice@waynesburg.edu.

Having Financial Issues?

Please contact the Financial Aid Office at 724-852-3208 or finaid@waynesburgedu Don’t let money be the reason not to complete your Waynesburg University degree!

Education Department

The Education Department at Waynesburg University is excited to begin our partnership with ASSET/PALS (Partnership to Advanced Learning in STEM) in implementing their PALS program with first-year education students during the 2023-2024 school year. In addition to the real-life observations and teaching experiences provided through our partnerships with local school districts, WU students will be able to learn about, observe, and practice online tutoring with elementary-aged students as part of their coursework in the Education Department. This work will not only allow our students to learn about and participate in well-designed distance learning opportunities, but students will also learn the importance of and techniques for building positive teacher/tutor-student relationships to encourage learning. This wonderful new experience will lay the groundwork for future teaching and learning experiences throughout students’ journeys toward becoming certified teachers in Pennsylvania We are all looking forward to this interesting new adventure!

Fall 2023 Care Packages:

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