May 2009
Volume 9, Number 8

From the Director
To those of you whose students are graduating, I extend my sincere congratulations. In addition to being proud of your student, you should also be proud of your own accomplishment in helping your son or daughter to attain such an important and rewarding goal. Well done!

And to those of you whose students have reached another milestone in completing the academic year, I also extend my congratulations. Your constant support is no doubt an important factor in your student's persistence.

This is the final issue of eConnection for the 2008-2009 academic year. We will resume our monthly publication schedule in August with a special summer edition of the newsletter. In the meantime, remember that you are always welcome to contact our office should you need assistance. We can be reached via email at parents@umd.edu or by phone at 301.314.8429 (Parent Helpline).

I hope you have a wonderful summer.

Kind regards,

Brian L. Watkins
Director, Parent and Family Affairs

2009 Parent Survey
The Office of Parent and Family Affairs is conducting a survey of the parents of UM undergraduate students. Please consider completing the survey (and registering for a chance to win one of several great prizes). Your feedback is very important to us and will be instrumental in helping us evaluate and improve our communication, services and programs for parents. Click here to be directed to the survey.

Plans are underway for Family Weekend 2009!
We currently have several unique corporate sponsorship opportunities available, and we are also looking for donations and contributions for the 7th Annual Maryland Parents Association Silent Auction. Click here for more information or contact Remy Shaffer Gomes by phone at 301.314.0246 or via e-mail at rsgomes@umd.edu.

Residence Halls Move-Out
Students must check out of their residence hall within 24 hours of their last final exam and by no later than 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20. Only graduating seniors may remain in the residence halls for Commencement and must check out by no later than 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22. Additional information, including a Family/Guest Move-Out Parking Permit, is available on the Move-out Web site.

For the Parents of Graduating Seniors
The university's Main Commencement Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the Comcast Center. Individual College and School ceremonies will be held on Friday, May 22 at various times and locations. Additional information about May Commencement is available on the following Web site: www.commencement.umd.edu.

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