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Family & Friends Weekend 2007

Family & Friends Weekend takes place on the Knox campus from Friday, November 2 - Sunday, November 4, 2007. We hope you will join us! Here are some of the highlights of the weekend:

A new Opening Reception on Friday, November 2, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for all families, students, friends, and faculty and staff of Knox in the Oak Room in Seymour Union.
Join other parents and the Parents Association Steering Committee for coffee and conversation on Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m.
Presentations by our student researchers -- come and find out what our Knox students have been researching at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday, November 3, in the Round Room of the Center for Fine Arts.
The ever-popular "Drop In With The Dean" segment is back, as well as sessions on career services and study abroad sessions.
Cheer on the Knox Football team as they battle Monmouth College; check out the Green Oaks Field Station; or enjoy the Knox Jazz Band, dance, or theatre events.
Most of all -- enjoy time with your student!

The full schedule for Family & Friends Weekend is available here, as well as other suggestions for the weekend. See you in November!

A Greeting from Jennifer Gallas

Hello! It is hard to believe, but it is only a couple of weeks until Family & Friends Weekend, November 2-4, 2007. Our assistant campus life director, Jimmy Stewart, and I are looking forward to greeting you when you visit Knox. Be sure to check the schedule for the very latest updates.

Thanks to everyone who sent a recipe for our "Taste of Home" program. We hope to serve some of these recipes in the cafeteria in the week preceding Family & Friends Weekend -- and Dining Services may even try to feature some of them during the coming months. We have a wide range of recipes, all featuring your students' favorite dishes.

It was wonderful to meet so many of you during orientation weekend! I hope all is going well with your son or daughter, whether he or she is a first year or a seasoned upperclass student. I've collected some links below that will help you find our academic and career resources at Knox, which will assist you and your student in planning for the future. Our Fall Institutes take place this week, which is an excellent time for your son or daughter to "check in" with advisors and find out about all of the possibilities for his or her academic progression.

We have FINALLY begun to see signs of fall on the Knox campus. The next few weeks will pass very quickly as we wind our way toward finals and break, so your student will be very busy! Best wishes to all of you, and we hope to see you soon.

Jennifer Gallas

A Note from Xavier Romano

The air has become brisk on the Illinois prairie, but that too could change as only a week ago we had record-breaking heat. With this ongoing change in temperature, it is not at all surprising to learn that we are moving into the cold and flu season with one big change -- students are now able to walk in to our new on-campus health clinic.

The Knox Health Center opened this fall to much fanfare and curiosity. Housed in the quads, the clinic is located at the corner of West Knox and South West Streets. The former Counseling Center has been expanded to house both the Counseling Center and the Health Center, with the Health Center operating in two examination rooms.

We thought that the initial use of this primary-care facility would be slow and would begin to catch on in January when winter is fully upon us. Admittedly, I was wrong...very wrong! Students have been coming to this "walk-in" clinic at significantly greater numbers than had been anticipated.

As a primary-care facility, we are geared up to treat not only the range of colds and flus, but also to serve as an important "gatekeeper" to more than 25 medical specialists that comprise the Galesburg Clinic Medical Corporation, our partner in providing campus health services.

It should also be noted that we are very excited to already see Knox students proactively seeking out information on diet, allergies, and just about everything under the Illinois sun. The clinic is staffed by medical doctors, physician's assistants, and nurses -- and the clinic is able to provide prescriptions for our Knox students.

The Knox Health Center's hours are Monday - Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The direct telephone number is 309-341-7559.

I think that you will agree that this is a very exciting addition to our community. Over time, I believe we will see our students' overall health improving now that they can immediately seek out on-campus health care.

This and so much more contributes to what has been a very exciting start to our fall term at Knox College. I hope to see you at Family & Friends Weekend!

Most sincerely,

Xavier E. Romano
Vice President for Student Development
Dean of Students

Campus News

More Information about the Knox Health Center

Students currently enrolled for two or more credits are eligible for medical care provided through the Student Health Center. All Knox students are eligible to receive health care through the Student Health Center, whether or not the student purchased a supplementary health insurance plan through the College.

For each visit a student makes to the Knox Student Health Center, the medical practitioner will provide an assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. There is no per visit cost to the student, and there is no limit to the number of visits to the Health Service.

Prescriptions, x-rays, lab fees, and tests are the financial responsibility of the student. These costs may be covered by the student’s family insurance policy or the supplemental health insurance offered through the College. All services and fees beyond those specified are the responsibility of the individual student and/or his or her insurance company.

The Health Service is located at 175 Knox Street, Lower Street Side Level of Furrow Hall. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

For more detailed information about the Knox Health Service, please contact Lisa Welch, health services coordinator, 309-341-7863 or Dan Larson, associate dean of students and director of counseling and health services, 309-341-7465.

Knox, WIU Announce Radio Partnership

It makes for some interesting transitions: freeform, alternative music to National Public Radio and back again -- but starting in late September, radio listeners in Knox County were able to pick up National Public Radio's (NPR) Morning Edition on Tri States Public Radio from Western Illinois University, courtesy of Knox College's student operated WVKC 90.7 FM.

Morning Edition is public radio's most listened-to program, with multi-faceted stories and commentaries that inform, challenge, and occasionally amuse. A cooperative agreement between Knox College and Western Illinois University brings broadcasts of NPR's signature morning news magazine to area listeners weekday mornings from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Amanda is the daughter of Jeri Candor, Parent Association Steering Committee Member.

Non-traditional Student Art Designer for Lyle Lovett

Tim Stedman '08 seems pretty average strolling about campus -- friendly, wearing a t-shirt and jeans. But he was once the sought after designer that finagled CD art work for musical talents such as Lyle Lovett, Roy Orbison, LIVE, Blink 182, New Found Glory, RXBandits, The Starting Line, and Allister, to name a few.

Stedman walked away from fat paychecks and hobnobbing with celebrities, with dignity intact, to accomplish something that means so much to him. "It is about educating myself. I feel like I have earned the opportunity to come back and do this."

He came to Knox from Los Angeles for what he calls a traditional education. This non-traditional student has been at Knox College for almost three years, and he says that a lot of his experiences have been traditional. Stedman, however, is anything but.

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Protect Your Student's "Stuff"!

What would happen if your student's belongings are stolen or destroyed in a fire or other disaster? What will be covered under your current insurance policy? The best motto for today's college student is "be prepared." This article from the Insurance Information Institute talks about sorting out the insurance puzzle for college students. Read More...

What should your student be thinking about . . . and when?

Planning for the end of the term already? Here's some help to make the trip home go smoothly:

Fall 2007 Finals Schedule

Travel Links

Knox Shuttle Schedule

Planning your student's academic program does not have to be overwhelming. Knox offers several resources to help you and your student map out a plan for his or her academic progression.

The first year is usually all about getting settled, learning how to live with a new roommate, and how to balance academics and activities. Your student can begin planning using the Knox four-year academic calendar. This handy guide breaks the duties down by terms and offers some great questions for all to consider.

During the sophomore year, most students choose a major. Your student should take time to work on an educational plan with his or her advisor. Will he or she consider off-campus study? Maybe your student wishes to take advantage of other special academic programs and opportunities, such as the Green Oaks Term or Repertory Term. Be sure to visit the Center for Career and Pre-Professional Development for workshops on resume preparation, which may help in securing internships or other opportunities.

If your student decides to study abroad during the junior or senior year, there are a lot of details to consider, both for your student's piece of mind and yours! Azusa Pacific University has some great tips on what to do before, during and after the study abroad experience.

Your student may serve on an internship during the school year or the summer. The Center for Career and Pre-Professional Development can help with internship searches and placement.

Senior year is exciting in many ways -- and some important decisions need to be made. Your student will be busy with further planning for graduate school or for a job search. He or she should plan to spend time at some of the Career Center's workshops. The Center also tracks recent graduates to see what they are doing since they have left Knox.

And don't forget about Commencement planning! Most of the details for Commencement (tickets, caps and gowns, etc.) will be announced and posted on the Knox Web site in spring term, but it's strongly suggested that parents and family members make arrangements for accommodations NOW for Commencement 2008.