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The goal of the Parent Workshops is to offer information to parents on a variety of issues that have been identified as top priorities for parents of college students. If there is a topic you would like to see addressed, please send an e-mail to the Parent Programs Office at uofiparentsad.uiuc.edu. We welcome your suggestions.

April 11, 2008 - Moms Weekend


Student Health Insurance-Karena Gwin

3 - 3:45 pm
406 Illini Union

April 12, 2008 - Moms Weekend


Don't Get Cheated on Apartment Rentals-Esther Patt

11 - 11:45 am
407 Illini Union

Esther Patt, Coordinator of Tenant Union Programs, will be speaking about the campus housing market, common pitfalls, and the services the Tenant Union provides to help students find good housing and avoid bad landlords and bad leases.

Illinois Student Profile-Rhonda Kirts

12 - 12:45 pm
404 Illini Union

Rhonda Kirts from the Dean of Students Office will answer questions such as; What is the average ACT score of  an Illinois student?  How much time do students spend sleeping, studying, relaxing? Why do students chose Illinois?

University Student Financial Services & Cashier Operations-Ben Greco

1 pm - 1:45 pm
407 Illini Union

Ben Greco, USFSCO Customer Service Coordinator, will talk to parents about the University of Illinois Billing Office's (USFSCO) services as those services relate to Student Confidentiality, the University Billing Cycle, Payment Options, and Direct Deposit Refunds.

So You Know Someone Who Is Gay (or Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender): How Can You Support Them?-Curt McKay

2 pm - 2:45 pm
404 Illini Union

This workshop will help participants understand ways to support children, family members, friends or colleagues who are going through the coming out process as LGBT people. Participants will get basic information about what being LGBT means, explore the fears and risks that LGBT people must confront as they come out, and learn how they can be supportive, straight allies. Resources will be provided as well as plenty of time for questions.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

To register, please send an e-mail to uofiparentsad.uiuc.edu with your name, e-mail address, number of participants and what workshop(s) you plan to attend.