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Ted Hoef

By the time you are reading this, your son or daughter is in the process of starting his/her second semester at the University as undergraduate classes resume on January 12. I hope you were able to spend some nice time together over the holiday break.

Campus Speaker Helps
Punctuate Year of International
Human Rights
Ishmael Beah, author of A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier, the book that was read by all freshmen as part of the Freshman Seminars, spoke to a large crowd of approximately 700 in Grant Gymnasium on Wednesday, December 3. Mr. Beah captivated the audience of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and campus visitors, with stories from his life growing up in Sierra Leone where he was forced to serve as a child soldier. His appearance, a highlight of the Year of International Human Rights at Webster, was sponsored by the Multicultural Center and International Student Affairs and was made possible by the Student Activities Fee. This program was the culmination of a strong collaboration between faculty in the Freshman Seminar program, the College of Arts and Sciences and several departments within Student Affairs. It is the first time that Webster University has had a common reading for all freshmen and brought the author to campus to speak with students. More information about Ishmael Beah and his appearance on campus can be found at the following links:

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Is your student interested in Work Study funding? In order to be eligible for Federal Work Study funds, you and your student must submit the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The 2008-2009 FAFSA is available on January 1, 2009. The fastest and easiest way to complete the FAFSA is online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students must complete the FAFSA to apply for federal financial aid for the 2009-2010 school year. It is best to submit the FAFSA as early as possible. However, the priority filing date for Webster University is March 1, 2009. If you file your FAFSA by the priority deadline, then it ensures that your application will be reviewed before priority funds are depleted (such as Work Study funds). MORE

During the last few parents newsletter issues you have been introduced to the concept of the W-Curve. The W-Curve is a model that tracks students transition to college. We have seen the ups and downs of the honeymoon and culture shock phases. Now it’s time to learn about the next two phases, Initial Adjustment and Mental Isolation. MORE