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Fall 2014

Eagle Families Newsletter Fall 2014 Eagle Families Newsletter Fall 2014

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NEWSLETTER FOR PARENTS OF BC STUDENTS FALL 2014

Greetings On behalf of the Bridgewater Family Coun­cil, let me welcome you to another exciting school year at BC! By now your student is fully engaged in the fall semester and hope­fully taking advantage of all that BC has to offer. The renovations to Nininger Hall are complete, and a dedication ceremony was held on September 9.

Ask your student what they think about the "new" building! Family weekend is October 3-5 this year, and we hope to see you on campus then. This fall we will have two night football games - a first for BC - and we are all looking forward to games"under the lights!" Please take a few minutesto read our newsletter, and let us know ifwe can be of any assistance to you or yourstudent.

Sincerely, Suzanne Bushman Chair, Family Council Presidential Spouse

A Day in the Life of Abby Blair '15 10 a.m. Abby heads to her first class of the

day, English literature with Dr. Christian Sheridan. Abby is an English major, with a minor in communication studies. She can't believe it's already the fall of her senior year at BC. Bridgewater "was such a perfect fit for me;' she says.

11 a.m. The next class is logic, in the philosophy and religion department with Dr. Jacob Graham. Afi:er that, she heads to lunch, either catching up with her friends in the KCC or heading back to her room in Heritage Hall where she is a senior resident advisor (SRA). SRAs work with the area coordinators to mentor and train the other resident advisors on campus.

1 p.m. Abby attends Spanish class. Afi:er this, she has an hour or so to relax and make her to-do list for the rest of the day.

3 p.m. Abby ofi:en spends time in the pottery lab in the afternoon. She's taking a pottery class this semester and says, "It's an awesome stress reliever!" Afi:er this she'll go to the library, to work on homework and grab coffee. If she's on duty in the dorm, she'll head back to her room.

5:15 p.m. As a convocation program intern, Abby ofi:en meets with visiting speakers to do their tech check for the evening and make sure they get to where they need to be. If there's a dinner with students, she'll host the dinner and facili­tate conversation.

Student Resources

In addition to a full class schedule and serving as an SRA, Abby is the Honor Council chair for the College; occasionally writes for Veritas, the College newspaper; plays "a little" Ultimate Frisbee; and loves to work as a babysitter in the local community. She also rode on the equestrian team for the past three years. "I have a great resume because of all the opportunities here."

She's looking forward to spending her Interterm on a course in South Africa with Dr. Jamie Frueh and attending a job con­ference in New Orleans in March. Her goal is to work at a college while obtaining her master's in higher education administration.

Chip Studwell, Director of Academic Support John Manson, Director of Mediation and

cstudwel@bridgewater.edu, 540-828-5370 Conduct Services

Paige French, Director of Health Services

pfrench@bridgewater.edu, 540-828-5384

Randy Hook, Director of Counseling Services

rhook@bridgewater.edu, 540-828-5358

Sherry Talbott, Director of Career Services

stalbott@bridgewater.edu, 540-828-5369

jmanson@bridgewater.edu, 540-828-5324

Dr. Robert Andersen, Interim Director of

Academic Advising and Interim Associate Dean

for Academic Affairs

randerse@bridgewater.edu, 540-828-5350

Stephanie Wilson, Director of the Center for

Cultural Engagement

swilson@bridgewater.edu, 540-828-57 49

EAGLE FAMILIES I FALL 2014

Be an ACE Parent CHIP STUDWELL, DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

I remember coming back to Bridgewater for my sophomore year,

feeling pretty familiar, comfortable and confident about my envi­

ronment and ability to handle it. After all, I was knowledgeable and

experienced! I found out later that the Latin meaning of sophomore is "wise fool". Familiar, yes, but I certainly didn't know it all!

There was far more to acclimate to, and course numbers increased

as I progressed to my senior year. Those higher course numbers

brought with them an increase in difficulty, complexity and expec­

tation. Simultaneously , the developmental process of figuring out

who I was and what career path I was taking was ongoing. I distinctly remember feeling that the closer graduation came the further I felt

from achieving this knowledge.

While each of our students is unique, they all share a developmen­

tal process in the backdrop of their college experience. The process

of sorting things out and decision-making consumes a lot of mental and emotional energy, and the insight from these experiences is often

realized later.

The question for parents is often, "How do I support my student

amidst times of change and uncertainty?"

Be an ACE parent: Affirm, Challenge and Encourage your student.

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Affirm. Acknowledge your student's gifts, strengths and the times

they have exhibited them. "You a re a strong person. The way you ha n­

d led having your leg in a cast for six weeks and the discouragement of

missing the season shows your determination. You stayed with it!"

Challenge. College is about becoming an effectively functioning adult. Learning, stretching, adjusting and putting ourselves out there

is important. Challenge your student to try new things and face "hard"

situations. Personal strength and confidence comes from these expe­

riences!

Encourage. Encouragement, when conveyed in a genuine way, is hope. It opens a possibility and perspective that didn't previously exist.

"You are ready for a leadership role with that group;"'You have already

made it more than two-thirds of the way, and there are only three

semesters to go" or"You would be great at doing _ _ " are powerful

statements of encouragement.

Be an ACE parent!

OCTOBER 3-5 2014 I SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Open Classes and/or

Academic Appointments Experience BC as

a student by attending a class. Please have

your student notify his/her professor of your

attendance. Academic appointments may

be arranged by having your student contact

faculty members.

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. All Administrative Offices

Open Appointments are not necessary.

Come with your questions to any of the

College offices, such as the finance office,

financial aid and department of student life.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Campus Store Open Stop in to

purchase all your BC gearl

4-6 p.m. Family Weekend Registration, KCC

Lobby Please come by to pick up game tick­

ets. The first 150 families registered receive

the Eagle Family Fun Pack.

5-6:30 p.m. Habitat for Humanity spon­

sored Chili Cookoff, Boitnott Room Don't

have dinner plans? Come to the Boitnott

Room where the BC chapter of Habitat for

Humanity will be sponsoring a chili cookoff

to raise money for its annual spring break trip

and other initiatives in the local community.

Cost per person of $7 includes chili samples,

baked potato bar and a drink. Payment can

be made through the online registration

process. Families are welcome to enter the

contest, but preregistration is required. For

more information, please contact Robbie Miller,

Habitat for Humanity advisor at 540-828-5383

or rmiller@bridgewater.edu.

5:30 p.m. Senior Class Ring Ceremony, Main

Dining Hall All seniors welcome, reserva­

tions required. Invitations sent via BC email.

Call the department of student life for more

information at 540-828-5380.

7 p.m. Cross Country Team sponsors a BC

Family Glow/Twilight SK Fun Run/Walk,

Nininger Hall Bring your family and com­

pete in this fun run/walk through the town

of Bridgewater. Cost is $20 per individual

registration or, for 2 or more, cost is $15 per

each individual registration. Prizes will be

awarded for the top mother/son team, top

father/daughter team, and the overall fastest.

Preregistration and prepayment is required.

Proceeds benefit the Bridgewater College

Cross Country Team. For more information,

please contact Brian Flynn, cross country

coach, at bfiynn@bridgewater.edu or 540-

828-5777.

9:30 p.m. Eagle Productions Presents: Duel­

ing Pianos International - Main Dining

Hall Back by popular demandl Dueling

Pianos is provided by Dueling Pianos Interna­

tional: a high-energy, all-request, sing-along,

clap-along, rock and roll comedy piano show,

where the audience is just as much a part of

the show as the entertainers. This show cov­

ers music from Lady Gaga to Elvis and every

music genre in-between. Free music, food

and good times are guaranteedl For more

information, visit duelingpianoshows.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Family Weekend Registration,

KCC Lobby Please come by to pick up

game tickets. The first 150 families registered

receive the Eagle Family Fun Pack.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Campus Store Open Stop in to

purchase all your BC gearl

10:30-11 :30 a.m. Coffee with the President,

tent on the campus mall An informal

welcome and opportunity for students and

families to visit with President Bushman.

11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Eagle Productions Presents

OCTOBER FANFEST, tent on the campus

mall Be dressed in your BC best and be

ready to rock with your family and friends as

we get fired up for the football game. You

won't want to miss this spirited lunch that

will include cotton candy and chances for BC

door prizes. Lunch is $8.50 per guest, payable

at the door with cash or checks payable to

Parkhurst Dining Services. No charge for BC

students with meal plans.

1 p.m. Family Movie at Nininger Pool Join us

for free family pool time as we watch "Frozen''.

Lifeguards provided, bring your suits and

towels, no charge.

1-3 p.m. Art Studio Open Stop by RebeccaHall to see what's being created.

3 p.m. Music Concert- Carter Center for

Worship and Music

5 p.m. Campus Mass - Stone Chapel, Carter

Center for Worship and Music

5 p.m. Dining Hall Open Pay at the door with

cash or checks payable to Parkhurst Dining

Services. No charge for BC students with

meal plans.

7 p.m. Football vs. Shenandoah University,

Jopson Field Come cheer on your BC Eaglesl

Complimentary football tickets are available

for immediate family members with a com­

pleted registration (maximum of 4 tickets).

Tickets can be picked up at the Family Weekend

Registration Table.

7 p.m. Residence Hall Student Association

hosts the Banner Contest Each residence

hall creates banners to welcome families to

campus, which will be displayed during the

football game. Vote for your favorite banner

to help your favorite residence hall win a

cash prize. The winner will be announced at

halftime.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5

7 a.m. Dining Hall Open Pay at the door with

cash or checks payable to Parkhurst Dining

Services. No charge for BC students with

meal plans.

11 a.m. Campus Worship- Stone Chapel,

Carter Center for Worship and Music An

ecumenical worship service for all students

and their families.

1 :30 p.m. Civil War Club hosts local New Mar­

ket Battlefield tours Join the Civil War Club

and advisor Nicholas Picerno, campus police

chief and Civil War historian, on a guided tour

of the New Market Battlefield. This is an op­

portunity you don't want to missl The cost for

the tour is $10 per person. Please preregister

and prepay to reserve your spot. Transpor­

tation is not provided, but the group will

caravan from the college. Space is limited. For

more information, contact Chief Picerno at 540-

515-3158 or npicerno@bridgewater.edu.

Register online: BridgewaterAlumni.com/familyweekend2014

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EAGLE FAMILIES I FALL 2014

Visit the NEW Find all your Bridgewater apparel and gear!

Located on the lower level of the KCC.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

campus store

Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Hours subject to change.

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Presidential Spouse

Beverly & Cornelius Brown

Forest Hill, MD

Adrianna Cowan-Waddy

Rhoadesville, VA

Karla and Brad Hallock

Frederick, MD

Rhonda and Randy Harris

Weyers Cave, VA

Judith Hasty

Carrsville, VA

Anita (Bush) Helm

Woodbridge, VA

Suzy Shober Sauerwald

Roanoke, VA

Acquenetta and Robert

Thurston

College Park, MD

Karen Cadell-Lee and Mike Lee

Glen Allen, VA

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