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Student Development Programs distributes an online issue of FYe-newsletter weekly through a cohort Blackboard (Bb) portal that is scheduled to coincide with relevant topics of interest and to inform students about programs and services of value to them.

The FYe:newsletter primarily designed to keep first year students updated on the many programs and services offered to support their success, ecnourage their involvement, and foster their personal development.  The relevant weekly articles are published by peers, online resources are made available regularly, and weekly events are announced.

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Current Issue of FYe:news

 

Archived Weekly Newsletters:

Fall 2011 issues of FYe:news

Aug. 10, 2011 - Volume 3, Issue 1 "Welcome Issue and New Student Orientation"

Spring 2011 issues of FYe:news

March 28, 2011 - Volume 2, Issue 20 "Living off-campus next year?" 
March 21, 2011 - Volume 2, Issue 19 "Embracing the value and dignity of all."
Feb. 18, 2011 - Volume 2, Issue 18 "What are your housing plans for next year?"
Feb. 11, 2011 - Volume 2, Issue 17 "Exploring Career Options and Intership Opportunities"

Feb. 4, 2011 - Volume 2, Issue 16 "Our best kept secret!"

Jan. 31, 2011 - Volumne 2, Issue 15 "Celebrate, When you succeed!"

Jan. 24, 2011 - Volume 2, Issue 14 "Staying Healthy"

Jan. 13, 2011 - Volume 2, Issue 13 "Back in the Groove"

Fall 2010 issues of FYe:news

Sept. 30, 2010 - Volume 2, Issue 7 "How were your first grades?"

Sept. 17, 2010 - Volume 2, Issue 6 "Is the honeymoon over?"

Sept. 9, 2010 - Volume 2, Issue 5 "Where does all that time go?"

Sept. 3, 2010 - Volume 2, Issue 4 "You're spending 1,800 hours in class!"

Aug. 27, 2010 - Volume 2, Issue 3 "Exploring Philadelphia"

Aug. 23, 2010 - Volume 2, Issue 2 "Tips for the first week of classes"

Aug. 16, 2010 - Volume 2, Issue 1 "Welcome Issue and New Student Orientation"

Spring 2010 issues of FYe:news

April 29, 2010 - Surving, and thriving, during finals week!

April 22, 2010 - Summer Employment and Internships.

April 15, 2010 - Four weeks and counting!

April 2, 2010 - Living off-campus next year?

March 26, 2010 - What are your housing plans for next year?

March 12, 2010 - Safe Travels during Spring Break.

March 5, 2010 - Break Away, service options for Spring Break.

Feb. 29, 2010 - Living Green Tips for College Students.

Feb. 17, 2010 - Embracing the value and dignity of all.

Jan. 29, 2010 - When you succeed, celebrate it!

Jan. 20, 2010 - Staying healthy during the flu season!

Jan. 13, 2010 - Back in the groove!

Fall 2009 issues of FYe:news


Dec. 4, 2009 - The end is near!

Nov. 20, 2009 - Frankie says relax!

Nov. 13, 2009 - There's no place like home.
Nov. 6, 2009 - Registering for Spring classes.

Oct. 30, 2009 - Gutman Library: PhilaU's best kept secret!