Supporting Your Student – Page 2

MIAD Alpha Lambda Delta honor society invites parents for tours and ceremony April 13, 2018

Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) is a nationally recognized honor society celebrating freshman academic milestones. For accepted students who have a 3.5 GPA or higher, MIAD’s ALD Chapter will be inducting members Friday, April 13, 2018.

As we acknowledge students for their high achievement this day, MIAD also invites all parents who would like to view the art and design work first-year students have done throughout this spring semester.

Join MIAD President Jeff Morin and First-Year Experience (FYE) Chair James Barany on an intimate tour of MIAD to recap the 2017-2018 FYE cohort academic year.

Parent Tour
Place: River Level Rotunda
Time: 1:30-2:45 p.m.

Alpha Lambda Delta Inductee Ceremony
Place: Student Union
Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m.

Please RSVP by April 9th at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ALD18Tour.

How to Support Your Student At the End of the Semester

The last three weeks of the semester are busy and can be stressful for your student. There are final projects to create, final papers to write and the stress of meeting final critiques and deadlines. So how can you best support your student during this time?

Listen. If your student calls or texts you and needs to vent her stress, let her. Listen and offer words of encouragement. Refer her to the Learning Resource Center or Counseling Services if she is struggling.

Don’t call too much. Remember this is a busy time for your student, so calling too often could add more stress. Check in and let your student know how proud you are of him or her—perhaps via a quick email or text.

Encourage good nutrition and hydration. While it’s easy to grab junk food when we’re stressed, it’s important for students to make healthy choices, especially this time of year. Eating nutritious food can energize students and help with concentration and retention. The brain works best when hydrated, and staying hydrated can help students avoid fatigue and headaches, according to a Huffington Post article.

Send a card or care package. This is a great time of year to send a card by regular mail or a care package to your student. It’s a great unexpected surprise that lets them know you care, and shows your support. Ideas for items to include in a care package include: food (especially home-baked goodies or favorite snacks), personal items (such as toothpaste, lotions, etc.) or a gift card to the BLICK Art Materials store (for any last-minute art supplies needed for final projects).

Important Dates & Deadlines for Students in November

Great things are happening at MIAD! Here’s an overview of the important dates and deadlines your student should know about in November.

November 9 – Major Declaration & Celebration Day
First-year students get to declare their major today! If your student needs help choosing a major, encourage him or her to contact the Academic Advising Office. Learn more about MIAD’s five academic majors: Communication Design, Illustration, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture + Design and New Student Practice: Fine Arts.

November 10 – MIAD Holiday Sale Student Registration Deadline
Students have the opportunity to sell their art and design work at the annual MIAD Holiday Sale. To sell their work, students must register to participate. Learn more.

November 14-16 – MIAD Creativity Series featuring Illustration Alumnus Rob Schrab
Rob Schrab (Illustration ’92) returns to MIAD to work with students in the classroom November 14-16 and give a public presentation on November 15 at 6 p.m. Schrab is an Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated writer and director. Learn more about the MIAD Creativity Series.

November 17 – Florence Study Abroad Program Grant Deadline
Students who are interested in studying abroad in Florence, Italy, in May/June 2018—and who want to be considered for a grant to help cover study abroad costs—need to submit their Study Abroad Grant Application by November 17. Learn more about this four-week study abroad program.

November 22-24 – Thanksgiving Break
No classes for students during this time. Happy Thanksgiving!

November 30-December 2 – MIAD Holiday Sale
A holiday tradition held every year during the first weekend of December, the MIAD Holiday Sale is your opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind art and design work created by MIAD students and alumni at affordable prices. It’s also a great opportunity to see MIAD students’ work on display. Learn more about the MIAD Holiday Sale.

December 15 – Last Day of Classes
Congrats! Your student made it through the semester. Let them know how proud you are of their achievements.

Important Dates & Deadlines for Students in October

The fall semester is well underway at MIAD and the campus is bustling with activity. Here’s a glimpse of the important dates and deadlines your student should know about in October:

October 5 – Professional Portfolio Symposium
Professionals working in art and design career field share their portfolios with MIAD students. All freshmen participate in this symposium; sophomores are invited to attend.

October 9-10 – Fall Break
No classes for students on these two days. Encourage your student to explore Milwaukee and take a break from their rigorous studies. Remember: All MIAD students get a free membership to the Milwaukee Art Museum and this break is a perfect time to use it.

October 20 – Midterms
Midterm grade reports are due October 20. If your student is struggling, encourage him or her to reach out for help through tutoring, counseling and other academic support resources at MIAD.

October 20 – AH213: History of Modernism: Design Class Field Trip
Sophomore design students are traveling to Chicago for a field trip.

October 25 – Freshman Field Trip
This all-day field trip takes freshmen and transfer students to the Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan, Wis., and the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee.