Parent and Family Speaker Series
Join us for a year-long speaker series on topics important to parent and family members. All speaker series events are free to Parent and Family Association members. You are welcome to invite your student as well. When permission is given by the presenters, we will Podcast these presentations for families who are not able to attend live presentations.
The 2011-2012 Speaker Series is as follows:
Fall Semester
Financial Steps to College Success
Presenter: Tiffany Kirk, Education Coordinator, Wings Financial
Date: Saturday, October 8, 2011, 10-11:30 a.m., Rauenhorst Ballroom, CdC
(Continental breakfast included)
This program invites parents and their students to an engaging presentation on steps to take to ensure healthy money habits during the college years. Tiffany Kirk will share her knowledge, wisdom and suggestions in this thought-provoking discussion on discerning needs from wants, how our early messages about money impact our behavior and how to take the necessary steps to avoid financial challenges along the way during the college years. Don’t miss this important event co-sponsored by St. Kate’s Money Management Program and the Parent and Family Association. Note: This speaker event takes place during St. Kate’s Family Weekend.
If you missed it, you can view the presentation below:
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How to Support the Career Development Needs of Your Student
Presenter: Kim Betz, Director of Career Development and staff
Date: Wednesday, November 9, 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: President’s Dining Room, 372 CdC (Coffee and dessert included)
No matter what year your student is, it is never too early or too late to work with staff in the Career Development office. Learn about the services and programs that Career Development offers to St. Kate’s students. Hear from experts what parents can do to help guide and advise their student into preparing for life after graduation. Staff will share information about career fairs, job shadowing, career courses, career counseling and more and, when the best time is for students to utilize these services. A highlight of this program will feature a panel of student interns who will share highlights of their internship experiences and what they learned. Encourage your daughter to attend this program as well.
If you missed it, you can view the presentation below:
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Winter/spring Semester
Study Abroad at St. Kate’s: Who, What, Where, When, Why and How?
Presenter: Catherine Spaeth, Director of Global Studies and students
Date: Wednesday, February 8, 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: President’s Dining Room, 372 CdC (Dessert and coffee included)
Is your globally minded student considering study abroad? Join us for an interactive session on study abroad opportunities for a semester, year, J-term, or summer, presented by the Office of Global Studies and a panel of returnee study abroad students. Planning ahead for these experiences in important. (P.S. The Study Abroad Fair will take place Monday, February 13 from 11 a.m.-2:00 p.m., in the Rauenhorst Ballroom, Coeur de Catherine. The Fair is a unique opportunity to meet and talk with representatives from the study abroad programs we use. Encourage your student to attend.
If you missed it, you can view the presentation below:
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Fireside Chat with Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Affairs
Presenter: Brian Bruess
Date: Wednesday, March 7, 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: Fireside lounge, Rauenhorst/Morrison Hall (Dessert and coffee included)
Enjoy an informal conversation with VP Brian Bruess as he shares information about the University’s Strategic Plan, what our Master Space Plan has in store for our campuses as well all the new initiatives taking place at the University. This is a perfect opportunity to ask your questions, share perceptions, enjoy the company of fellow parents and interact with members of the Parent and Family Association Council. A fun, relaxing evening is in store for you!
Past Events
Study Abroad at St. Kate’s: Who, What, Where, When, Why and How?
Is your globally minded student considering a study abroad program? Join us for an interactive session on study abroad opportunities for a semester, year, J-term or summer, presented by the Office of Global Studies and a panel of returnee study abroad students. Planning ahead for these experiences is important. Presented on March 26, 2011.
Watch the podcast of this event »