Did You Know?

Student success in the classroom starts now rather than when it's "too late." 

  If your student needs assistance with a paper, exam or project or is having difficulty with content in a course, refer him or her to these helpful resources:

Academic Success Center (tutoring & writing assistance)

Writing Center

Library

Students should also stay in contact with course instructors and seek assistance during office hours.

February 2009

Around Campus

You're Invited to a Night in the City!

Roosevelt parents are cordially invited to the Chicago College of Performing Arts annual Vivid concert on Monday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium Theatre.  The concert will feature works by Leonard Burnstein and Gustav Mahler.  Tickets are free for RU parents and you're invited to a reception following the performance.  To RSVP, please email the Office of Student Services at studentservices@mymail.roosevelt.edu with your name, student's name and number of attendees.  Questions?  Call us at 312-341-2190.

Student Appreciation Week

Roosevelt's annual Student Appreciation Week is Feb. 21-27.  This annual celebration features over 60 activities for students.  Click here for a schedule of events.

Sophomore Spotlight

Is your student a sophomore?  Encourage him or her to attend Sophomore Spotlight on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the Chicago Campus.  More information >>

New Deal Service Days

Roosevelt's annual community service event offers Roosevelt University students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends the opportunity to work together helping others at sites in Chicago and Schaumburg.  New Deal Service Days are Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25.  Click here to view the schedule of events.

Fall Registration Begins March 1

Registration for fall 2009 classes starts March 1.  Encourage your student to make an appointment with an academic advisor and register early to ensure the best selection of classes.

Roosevelt Snapshots

Radio Station on the Air

It took one click of the mouse and Roosevelt University’s student-run WRBC radio station was in business, now streaming live over the Internet with music and talk 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More information>>   Photo by Alex Hernandez

Inauguration Day at Roosevelt

Roosevelt University students, faculty and staff watched and cheered the inauguration of President Barack Obama on two television screens in the University's Chicago cafeteria. There were also "viewing parties" at the Gage Building and Schaumburg Campus. Among those whose who came to witness the President's swearing-in ceremony and speech was Assistant Professor of Philosophy Zarco Minkov, who passed an exam on Jan. 19 to become a new American citizen. Photo by Wheeler Cole

December Graduation

New Roosevelt graduates immediately after receiving their degrees on Dec. 19 in the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University.

Roosevelt President Middleton, Timuel D. Black (a Roosevelt alumnus, author and educator who received a Doctor of Humane Letters degree, honoris causa), Melissa Bean (a Roosevelt alumna, Congresswoman and entrepreneur who received a Doctor of Humane Letters degree, honoris causa, and delivered the Commencement address), and Board of Trustees Chairman James J. Mitchell III.

 

Dates to Know

March 1	Advising & registration for fall 2009 classes begins
March 16-22	Spring break
April 1	Priority deadline for fall 2009 financial aid
April 6	CCPA Vivid Concert & Reception
May 1	Priority deadline for 2009-10 housing contracts
May 8-14	Final exams
May 15	Commencement ceremonies in the Auditorium Theatre

Parents