A Nearer Take a look at TC’s Family Day

Juggling the obligations of parenthood whereas pursuing a graduate diploma could be difficult, to say the least. But as a part of their work to help student-parents on their journeys, TC’s Office of Graduate Student Life and Development (GSLD) hosted its fourth annual Family Day celebration on Oct. 25. The occasion garnered greater than 95 contributors for a day devoted to connection, neighborhood and enjoyable.

“It is so wonderful to support our TC students who are parents and caregivers,” shared Thomas Rock, Vice President for Community and Student Affairs. “It is equally important for their children or family members to also see what they are experiencing in their schooling at Teachers College.  It is great to show the children and family members that learning never stops, no matter the age or experience.”

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After starting the day with brunch within the Smith Learning Theater, households headed over to Grace Dodge Hall to take part in quite a few actions, together with a “reading circle,” board video games, knitting and origami, all facilitated by TC scholar organizations and leaders.

“Family Day is one of my favorite events of the year. I love seeing the excitement on everyone’s faces and how thrilled the kids are to see where their parents go to school,” shared Grace Davis, Assistant Director of Graduate Life and Student Development, who performed a key position in organizing the occasion this yr. “Student-parents wear so many different hats, it is important that they feel supported and have opportunities to connect with the university but also with other student-parents.”

Families have been invited to take part in a “groove session” full of music, laughter and motion hosted by TC’s Hub of Dancers.

A time for connection: While little ones painted, student-parents had the chance to talk and study extra about each other.

Say cheese! Children (and oldsters) acquired to pose for a celebratory picture with Columbia’s very personal Roar-EE the Lion.

 

“It is a delight to welcome TC student-parents to Family Day,” added Alana Crosby, Senior Associate Director, Graduate Student Life and Development. “Student-parents are an important part of the TC community, as are their loved ones. Getting to them [families] connect with one another, take photos with Roar-EE and their children, and do fun activities together as a community is always a highlight of the year.”

Through the Student-Parent Group, a acknowledged TC scholar group, student-parents can construct neighborhood with each other by attending one of many packages they host. Additionally, people can obtain tailor-made help all through their educational endeavors from efficiently finishing their research to caring for his or her households and sustaining their very own bodily and psychological well being, by reaching out to TC’s Office of Student Support & Advocacy.

The day’s festivities concluded with a wrap-up raffle in Everett Lounge hosted by Crosby and Davis, with alternatives for neighborhood and connection.

“It’s always a joy to show family members around Teachers College and have them see where their loved one goes to school,” Rock concludes. “Olivia, the daughter of a TC doctoral student, has attended Family Day multiple times. We’ve had the privilege of watching her grow, and now she expresses a desire to become a teacher herself. After attending Family Day for consecutive years, I have no doubt that we’ll see her application in the near future!”

 

Parents, wish to be up-to-date on future actions and happenings? Join the Student-Parent Group and electronic mail StudentParentGroup@tc.columbia.edu. Plus, discover extra sources by means of the Cowin Student Success Hub.