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Introducing the Fall 2025 Pillars of Support Family Workshop Series

We are excited to share our Fall 2025 Pillars of Support Family Workshop Series, a virtual webinar series created to support families of SUNY Oneonta students. These sessions are designed to help families better understand the college experience, learn about campus resources, and discover strategies to support their student’s academic, personal, and career success.

Each workshop features an interactive presentation led by campus experts, followed by a Q&A session to address your questions.

Workshop Schedule:

• Session 1: Welcome & Demystifying the College Experience
  Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | 7:00–8:00 PM
  With Associate VP of Student Affairs & Dean of Students, Michael Kush
• Session 2: Career Development & Experiential Learning Opportunities
  Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | 7:00–8:00 PM
  With Career Counselor, Employer Engagement, Corrine Armstrong
• Session 3: Student Wellness & Mental Health Support
  Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 7:00–8:00 PM
  With Licensed Psychologist, Jonathan Chester
• Session 4: Financial Literacy & Managing College Costs
  Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 7:00–8:00 PM
  With Financial Wellness Coordinator, Mary Ballard
• Session 5: Navigating Academic Success
  Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 7:00–8:00 PM
  With Academic Advisement Director, Joanne Murphy, and Interim Associate Director, Claire Swantak
• Session 6: Building Community & Staying Connected
  Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 7:00–8:00 PM
  With Residence Hall Director, Olivia Schuler
• Session 7: Semester Wrap-Up
  Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | 7:00–8:00 PM
  With Director of the Office of Student Experience, Kate McMichael

Stay tuned for registration details, which will be shared on our portal and by email.
If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at families@oneonta.edu