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Contents
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Dear Sweet Briar students and families:
To returning students, congratulations on completing another year at Sweet Briar! To all new students, Welcome to Sweet Briar and we look forward to welcoming you to campus in August!
Parents-you are important and valued partners in your daughters' experience at the College.
We believe in the importance of open and regular communication with you. With this in mind, we have put together a summer newsletter we hope will keep you informed about and connected to the College. You will receive additional newsletters from the College in mid-July and early August.
Please feel free to contact us at any point this summer. If you do not know which campus office to call, please contact Co-Curricular Life (434) 381-6134 and we will be happy to direct you.
Warm wishes,
Cheryl Steele, Dean of Co-Curricular Life
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 Residence Life Topics Do you want to be an RA next year? Check it out See the calendar for move-in and out dates for the 2011-12 academic Year. Consider a Microfridge for your residence. It saves energy and it enables you to have a microwave in your room. Read more Check out the Wellness Resources including the interactive mystudentbody.com website. |
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Honors Summer Research
Eight Sweet Briar students were awarded Honors Summer Research Fellowships for the 2011 program, which runs May 23 - July 15, 2011.
Students receive a stipend to conduct research, with support from their faculty sponsor, during an intensive eight week program that culminates in formal presentations by each of the students at the end of the program...
The Honors Summer Research Program is a vital part of the "summer scene" and the weekly presentations and discussions attract a wide campus audience.
Read more
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Career Services Ideas
Make the most of your summer! Whether you have an internship in your anticipated field, working a summer job, or spending time with family and friends, summertime is the perfect season to expand your professional network, learn about career options, or get leads for good jobs or internships. It is also a good opportunity to take a look at the Four Year Plan.
It is a great time to meet new people and connect with those you have not seen in a while. Take advantage of these opportunities to get information and build relationships that will help you when you are ready to launch your career.
Read more
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Internships
Over 50 seniors, juniors and sophomores will complete academic Internships this summer, both in this country and abroad in a variety of departments including: Arts Management, Biology, Business Management, Education, English, Engineering, Environmental Science/Studies, Government and Psychology.
Read more about where students are working.
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Reid Pit Renovation
Out with the old Reid Pit, and in with the new Reid Pit. Since you have been away, we have been busy giving Reid Pit a makeover.
Look forward to one of your favorite places at Sweet Briar receiving some TLC with new carpet, paint, furniture, and technology that includes a DVD/Blu Ray player, iPod dock, and new ceiling speakers.
Common Reading
The Common Reading Program invites Sweet Briar students, faculty and staff to participate in a shared reading experience that excites conversation about age-old questions and important contemporary issues facing us all as learners, educators, citizens, and human beings. Read more
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Parent Steering '11
With appreciation and gratitude, the College recognizes these five outstanding senior families for their volunteer leadership and financial support to Sweet Briar over the past four year. Read more
Annual Fund
Thank you to the parents and families who have made a gift to this year's Annual Fund. We are close to the $75,000 goal with $71,046 received as of May 31- only an additional $3,954 to raise! A gift of any amount to the Annual Fund immediately contributes to the mission of the College. Read more
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