NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE PARENT & FAMILY NEWSLETTER

Monthly Mentoring Tip: Homesickness may be setting in and course work is piling up. Your student could be feeling overwhelmed and anxious. This is normal! Reassure him/her and suggest they speak to their professor(s) if they are struggling with an assignment. Remind them to seek out additional help in the Tutoring Center. Counselors at the Wellness Center can also help with strategies for managing stress and sleep issues. Getting some exercise at the Fitness Center can help, too!

Hello from New England College! We are underway with the fall

semester and the weeks seem to be flying right by. We in the Office of

Student Engagement have been working hard to get your students

involved on campus. Our annual ConNECtions Fair offered students the

chance to sign up for a club or activity, find a job on campus, and connect

with local resources. If your student missed that event and is looking for

ways to use their free time, please have them stop by our office to help

get connected and find their niche on campus. It is never too late to get

involved!

If your student is looking for something to do on

campus one great place to look is the NEC events

calendar. We do our best to keep it updated with all

of the happenings across campus.

Your student also receives a weekly email from our

office (Thursdays) outlining all of the upcoming

events for the week.

Fall Festival is September 15-17th, this is NEC’s

family weekend. There are lots of activities

happening throughout the weekend.

We are thrilled to have students back on campus

and look forward to a great year! Please keep

reading for updates and additional helpful

information for you from around campus and look

for our newsletter monthly throughout the year.

NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE PARENT & FAMILY NEWSLETTER

Fall 2017 Shuttle Schedule NEC offers a free shuttle service at the beginning and end of all school breaks. Students will need to sign up

in advance via the form on the shuttle page on the website reserve their space on the shuttle. Space is limited. The shuttle will drop off and pick up students from the Concord bus station and the Manchester

airport. The shuttle leaves from the Simon Center at the times listed below. Please make your travel plans accordingly.

Students must sign up for shuttle trips to occur. If students do not sign up, we WILL NOT run a shuttle.

Fall Break

Friday, October 13th

: 5:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM

Tuesday, October 17th

: 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM Thanksgiving Break

Monday, November 20th

: 5:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM

Tuesday, November 21st

: 5:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM

Sunday, November 26th

: 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM Winter Break

Monday, December 11th

: 5:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM

Tuesday, December 12th

: 5:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM

Wednesday, December 13th

: 5:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM Thursday, December 14

th: 5:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:30 PM

It Is FAFSA Renewal Time:

It’s already time to renew your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the next school year!

The FAFSA must be completed every year the student is in school and expects to receive federal student aid. Once you have completed the 2018-2019 FAFSA, any requests for additional information will be posted on your MYNEC account under “Financial Aid Requirements.” New England College’s priority FAFSA deadline is March 1 but please file your FAFSA as soon as possible.

To renew your FAFSA:

Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov starting October 1

Log in with your FSA ID (your username and password)

Select “FAFSA Renewal”

Complete and submit the 2018-2019 FAFSA

More information may be found online at https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out. Please call Student Financial Services at 603-428-2226 or email sfs@nec.edu with any questions.

NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE PARENT & FAMILY NEWSLETTER

FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 15

Noon – 5:00 PM Alumni and Parents Check in at the Currier Alumni Center Check in for the weekend, pick up your nametags and updated schedule.

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Alumni and Families Welcome Reception The John Lyons Center Porch - Join the NEC Community for appetizers and a cash beer and wine bar. Special guests the Class

of 2018, all parents and alumni are welcome.

7:00 PM NEC Concord Presents: The Opined Few (local folk music trio) Doors open at the Concord Center on Main Street in Concord, NH at 7:00 pm; Show starts at 7:30 pm. No cover charge. All parents and alumni are welcome.

7:30 PM The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare, Adapted by Don Melander – Pre-sented by the Open Door Theatre at NEC’s Mainstage Theatre. For tickets call 603.428.2382 or email nectheatre@nec.edu.

8:30 PM – Midnight The Pub is Open Meet up with your friends for the weekend and check out the memo-rabilia on the walls of the Tortington Arms West Pub.

9:00 PM Late Night Movie on the Quad Hang out on the Quad and watch Guardians of the Gal-axy Vol. 2 (Rated PG13) on the big screen. All parents and alumni are welcome.

SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 16

8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Alumni and Parents Check in at the John Lyons Center Check in for the weekend, pick up your nametags and updated weekend schedule.

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Welcome Breakfast Buffet Enjoy a full, complimentary breakfast, in the John Lyons Center, to start your day. All parents and alumni are welcome.

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Parent Council Interest Meeting John Lyons Center Room 109 - Parents of current stu-dents join us for a conversation about starting Parent Council to help foster parent en-gagement at New England College.

10:00 AM Women’s Volleyball Bridges Gym – Pilgrims vs Nichols College.

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Pilgrims Showcase - Academic Department Open Houses Stop in to visit the faculty in the various departments and catch up on what is going on in your major and see some of last year’s student projects. All parents and alumni are welcome. *Management Division Pilgrim Showcase at 1:00 PM

10:00 AM – 11:45 AM Pottery Studio 101 - Session I Learn the basics of throwing clay at the Nevins Art An-nex. Each session can accommodate up to 16 attendees who will work at 8 pottery wheels. Availability is limited; registration is first come, first served. All parents and alumni are welcome.

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Yoga in the Yurt Limited space available. Register in advance for your spot. Mats pro-vided. All parents and alumni are welcome.

11:00 AM – 9:00 PM The Pub is Open All parents and alumni are welcome.

11:30 AM – 2:00 PM BBQ Lunch on the Patio Alumni, parents, students, and guests can enjoy a BBQ lunch on the back patio of Simon. Cash beer and wine bar available for those 21+. $15 pay at the door. While you are eating your BBQ lunch on the Simon Patio, enjoy free fun for the whole family on the Simon Green, including local dance/rock party band, Without Paris, lawn games, a photo booth, ice cream, and fried dough.

NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE PARENT & FAMILY NEWSLETTER

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Men's Lacrosse Legends Game Men's Lacrosse Alumni play each other in this annual scrimmage.

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Pottery Studio 101 - Session II Learn the basics of throwing clay at the Nevins Art Annex. Each session can accommodate up to 16 attendees who will work at 8 pottery wheels. Availability is limited; registration is first come, first served. All parents and alumni are welcome.

12:00 PM Field Hockey Don Melander Field – Pilgrims vs Elms College.

12:00 PM Women’s Volleyball Bridges Gym – Nichols College vs Elms College.

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Chester Art Gallery Open All parents and alumni are welcome.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Management Division Pilgrim Showcase Stop in to visit the faculty in the Business Management departments in Room 106 of the John Lyons Center and catch up on what is going on in your major and see some of last year’s student projects. All parents and alumni are welcome.

1:00 PM Rugby Laurie Cox Memorial Field.

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Old Center Cemetery Walking Tour Join Professor Jim Walsh on a walking tour of the Old Center Cemetery located directly behind Henniker Town Hall. This historic cemetery is the final resting place of Ocean Born Mary. All parents and alumni are welcome.

2:00 PM Women’s Volleyball Bridges Gym – Pilgrims vs Elms College.

2:30 PM Men’s Soccer Laurie Cox Memorial Field.

2:30 PM Study Away Presentations- faculty and students will share their student away experiences and talk about upcoming opportunities for students to study away during the year. Presentation in Charter Hall Coffeehouse. (All parents & alumni welcome).

3:00 PM – 5:30 PM Paint and Sip at the Cork and Canvas in Concord Head over to the Cork and Canvas on Main St in Concord where their talented artists will instruct you on how to paint NEC's very own Covered Bridge step-by-step. At the end of the night you will take home your masterpiece. $35 pp includes painting and snacks, pre-registration required.

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Red, White and Brew - Wine and Beer Tasting Session 1 Featuring local beer and wine. Session limited to 40 attendees. 21+ event. All parents and alumni are welcome. $10 pp, pre-registration required.

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Happy Hour with the Deans Stop by and chat with Dean of Students, Mike Taberski and Dean of Undergraduate Residential Programs, Wayne Lesperance. All parents and alumni are welcome.

5:00 PM Women’s Soccer Don Melander Field – Pilgrims vs Castleton

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Red, White and Brew - Wine and Beer Tasting - Session II Featuring local beer and wine. Session limited to 40 attendees. 21+ event. All parents and alumni are welcome. $10 pp, pre-registration required.

7:30 PM The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare, Adapted by Don Melander – Presented by the Open Door Theatre at NEC’s Mainstage Theatre. For tickets call 603.428.2382 or email nectheatre@nec.edu.

9:00 PM Hypnotist Paul Ramsey Simon Center Great Room, fun for all ages.

SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 17

10:30 AM – 1:00 PM Fall Harvest Brunch featuring Locally Sourced Products Visit the newly renovated Gilmore Dining Hall and join current students for a traditional and hearty brunch. $8 pp. Pay at the door, cash or credit cards accepted. All parents and alumni are welcome.

1:00 PM Patriots and Pints Stop in to the Pub located in the Simon Center and watch the New England Patriots vs New Orleans Saints. All parents and alumni are welcome.