Final Exams

May 2-9

 

Class Day
Friday, May 10 at 4 p.m.
McIver Amphitheater

 

Faculty and staff are invited to attend the Class Day ceremony. Sophomores honor their senior big sisters, and the seniors highlight their College years during this Meredith tradition. The little sisters spend the morning constructing two 75–100 foot daisy chains to be used for the afternoon's Class Day exercises in the amphitheater. The white-clad sophomores hold two daisy chains and sing as their sister class marches through the chains. Class historians recall and depict key events of the graduating class' four years at Meredith. The sophomore and alumnae sister classes sing traditional songs to the seniors.

 

Commencement
Saturday, May 11

 

Meredith’s Class of 2013 will celebrate commencement in Dorton Arena. International Affairs scholar Anne-Marie Slaughter, the first woman to serve as director of policy planning for the U.S. Department of State, will serve as commencement speaker. Visit meredith.edu/commencement for more information, including a full schedule of commencement weekend events.

 

Alumnae Reunion Weekend
May 17-19

 

A highlight of Alumnae Reunion Weekend will be the presentation of Alumnae Awards on Saturday, May 18, during the Annual Meeting of the Alumnae Association. This session will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. in Jones Auditorium. Anne Burke, ’87, and Gwendolyn Noble, ’73, will receive the Career Achievement Award, Sandra Close, ’86, will receive the Distinguished Alumna Award, Amanda Fletcher, ’03, will receive the Recent Graduate Award, and Margaret Tharrington, ’71, will receive the Philanthropy Award. Faculty and staff are invited to attend this special event. For more information, visit meredith.edu/alumnae/reunion-weekend.htm

 

MBA Preview for Prospective Students
Wednesday, June 5, 5:30 – 8 p.m.

 

The MBA Preview session will include an information session, class visit and dinner with MBA graduates who will answer questions about their experiences in the program. Meredith employees who are interested in applying for the MBA program are encouraged to attend. Visit meredith.edu/graduate/business/mba/register_for_info_session.php for more information or to sign up.

 

Komen Race for the Cure
Saturday, June 8
Meredith College Campus

 

Meredith College will host the 2013 Komen Race for the Cure on Saturday, June 8. Faculty and staff who wish to participate are invited to join the Meredith College team, known as the Meredith Cares Team.

Register at komennctc.org/komen-race-for-the-cure/

• Step 1: Go to right side of page and click on "Register for the Race"
• Step 2: Click on “Join an existing Team”
• Step 3: Under team name, enter Meredith Cares
• Step 4: Continue registration under Meredith Cares
• Step 5: Encourage your family and friends to join our team

Faculty/Staff Planning Conference Schedule

 

Mark your calendars for the 2013 Faculty/Staff Planning Conference, August 12-16. More details will be available closer to the event date.

Monday, August 12
10 – 11:30 a.m.: State of the College Address, President Jo Allen, '80
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Community Lunch

2 – 3:30 p.m. : Provost Address,  Provost Matthew Poslusny

 

Tuesday, August 13
Reserved for department meetings as scheduled by department heads and/or course preparation.

 

Wednesday, August 14
8:30-9:30 a.m.: Community Breakfast

Strategic Planning Block

Academic Administrators’ Meeting

6-8 p.m.: Adjunct Faculty Orientation

 

Thursday, August 15
8:30–9:45 a.m.:  Freshmen Advisor Training, Jones Chapel
10 a.m.–noon: Faculty Meeting, Kresge Auditorium

1–2:30 p.m.: Summer Reading Program Facilitators, Belk Dining Hall West
Academic School meetings
5-6 p.m.: Community Refreshments

 

Friday, August 16
Reserved for department meetings as scheduled by department heads and/or course preparation.

 

Submit items for the next edition of Upcoming Events to allenme@meredith.edu. Summer issues of Campus Connections will be published once a month in June, July and August.

In this Issue:

• Meredith to Hold Commencement May 11

• Meredith Honors Law Enforcement Professionals

• Meredith Autism Program Supports Autism Awareness Month

• Branding the Authentic Meredith – Coming in Fall 2013

• Athletics Update:  2013 Athletic Banquet Highlights Student-Athlete Achievement, Summer Sports Camp Registration

• Faculty/Staff Accomplishments
• Upcoming Events
• News Briefs

 

Have you presented research or attended a professional meeting recently? Has your department earned an award? Share news of these accomplishments and more with the Meredith community. Faculty and staff are invited to email items to Melyssa Allen, “Campus Connections” editor, at allenme@meredith.edu.