Director's Note

Happy St. Patrick's Day. With spring break behind, students are back in classes and ready to go into the home stretch of the semester.

For those parents with graduating seniors, please review our article on "Countdown to Commencement" later in the newsletter. Graduation on May 14 is approaching quickly. This year's commencement speaker is Adobe co-founder and Xavier alumnus Chuck Geschke.

For current students, be sure to read the article on summer sessions. Xavier's two-week intersession in May offers a great opportunity to obtain extra credits at an accelerated pace.

Remember that call you received from our student Phon-a-thon staff asking for a donation to the Parents Fund? At this time, we have pledges totaling more than $28,000 that have not been received. I ask you to please follow through on your pledge. We are counting on it.

May the luck of the Irish be with you all.

Regards,

Dianne Fisk
Executive Director, Office of Parent Relations
fiskd@xavier.edu

Xavier Announces New Provost
Scott Chadwick, vice president for academic affairs at Canisius College in Buffalo, N.Y., has been chosen as Xavier's new provost and chief academic officer. Chadwick begins at Xavier on July 1. He succeeds Roger Fortin, Xavier's current academic vice president and provost. Fortin is returning to the classroom after serving as provost for 10 years. Read more.

Campus Safety
An agreement signed this month with the cities of Cincinnati and Norwood gives Xavier's Department of Police authority to patrol neighborhoods adjacent to campus and respond to crime reports by students. Read more about the establishment of concurrent jurisdiction between Xavier, Norwood and Cincinnati police.

Countdown to Commencement
Almost everything your graduating senior needs to know regarding commencement is now posted in the student area of the My XU portal. The site details social events occuring as part of Senior Week to a check list of things to do before graduation. Encourage your student to visit the site for answers to most questions.

March Madness
Cheer on the 25th-ranked men's and 6th-ranked women's teams as they head into post-season NCAA tournament play next week. Xavier hosts the first and second rounds of the women's NCAA tournament at Cintas Center starting March 20. Read more.

Summer Programs
Registation for summer classes begins Monday, March 28. Xavier offers five sessions, starting May 16, plus a special two-week intersession, May 9 - 20. Read more.

Career Services Center
March is the month when organizations begin to post summer internship opportunities. Visit the Career Services Center calendar for regular updates on career related workshops and employer information. Read more.

Office of Financial Aid
It's that time of year again - time to fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Xavier's priority deadline is today, March 15, for returning students but applications will continue to be accepted through April. Read more.

Summer Storage
A new student-run business offers a solution for students who need a place to store their belongings over the summer months. Campus Solutions, founded by Lyden L. Foust, Class of 2012, touts its “highly efficient system of summer storage for college students in need,” offering online registration, account management, storage, and free pickup and delivery. Once students sign up, packing materials are delivered to their residences. Campus Solutions staff pick up the packed items and transport them to a climate-controlled storage space in a local neighborhood. The items will be delivered once students return to campus. For more information, go to his website or contact the company at 765-993-0798.

Student Academic Support Services
Priority registration for the fall 2011 semester begins Monday, March 28, and runs through Friday, April 1. Be sure your student is meeting with his or her academic advisor to confirm the date and time of registration. Advising information can be found on your student's My XU page or at the Office of the Registrar in Alter Hall. Read more.