VU Parent & Family Fund
"Words cannot express how grateful we are for the assistance you gave. Thank you for
taking time to help us. Thanks to the assistance from the Parent & Family Fund, Justin
will be able to purchase the two English books he needs. Thank you again for your
generosity and kindness." - Catherine F. (parent)
Vincennes University's Parent & Family Fund is designed to help students and families in crisis.
Show your support to the Parent & Family Fund and consider a gift today! Gifts of
any size have an immediate impact and make a real difference to students at Vincennes
University.
Supported entirely by donations from alumni, families, and friends of VU, this special-needs
fund allows the Parent & Family Services Office to serve as a resource in times of
need. Assistance may be in the form of a book, a bus ticket home due to a family emergency,
or that little extra scholarship that makes it possible for a student to stay in school.
Your tax-deductible financial gift of any size will have an immediate impact and can
make a real difference for students at Vincennes University. Show your support and
make your gift today! You can make a secure donation online at http://alumni.vinu.edu/givepffund or mail your gift to:
Parent and Family Fund
- Vincennes University, 1002 N First Street, Vincennes, IN 47591
On behalf of the students and families who will receive assistance because of your
generosity, we thank you for all your support.
Parent Quotes
"I appreciate the work that you do with the family emails. While my son was there
I found the emails informative and helpful. Since Todd graduated this past April,
I have taken our emaill address off of your list, but not before I forwarded this
email to friends whose son will be headed to VU in August. Thanks again!"
Julie - Proud mom of a successful VU grad
"I loved reading my first VU Enews. It really helped me understand the feelings I
have about my son going away to college. You put it in the perfect words for me to
look at this new transition for us all. Thank you."
B. Lowden
"Keep doing what you are and sending out these updates (parent e-news). You and your
whole team at VU have been wonderful and really give me as a parent a "warm fuzzy"
that you truly care and are there for our students in every way!"
K. Queslati
"My son will be graduating in December from the Conservation Law program. I just
wanted to say thank you for all the hard work you put into keeping parents informed.
Although, we have never met I felt better knowing you were there to answer my questions,
address my concerns, and relieve my fears."
J. Heflin
“…when he called I knew of the activities and could talk about them as well as the
really important things. Conversation flowed freely with so much to talk about and
that is a good thing.”
C. Denny
"My daughter graduated from VU and transferred onto a larger university. I wish every
day that they had someone like Brandi keeping us updated! I stay on the VU Parent
and Family Services Facebook Group for general updates and deadlines like FAFSA or
other funding options. Brandi is a great asset to the college!"
T. Wolfe
“I was pleased to find that a parent session was scheduled…Your presentation was warm,
friendly, informative, and humorous…When Caleb went off to college, he was our youngest,
our only son. Most folks think this is just hard on mom, but dad had adjustments to
make also. Your advice and tips for parents helped my wife and I make needed adjustments
in our parenting approach.”
M. Spencer
“I hope more parents take advantage of the services you provide. I feel like over
the past two years, I have made a friend…a good source of objective feedback to me
and have always kept a positive approach to the role that parents can and should play
while their young adults are away at college.”
M. Spencer
“When a child leaves for college it is not only a new phase for them, it is also for
the parents. Parents can elect to receive monthly e-mails with all the happenings
on campus, along with schedules and deadlines…you are never out of the loop…and the
best part is a direct line to someone who can help…what a great communication line!
It helps you and your student have a successful college experience.”
K. Williams
"My daughter wasn't dying to go to college anywhere and I did not expect it to be
a good year. The year has flown by and for the most part, my daughter has really enjoyed
her time at Vincennes University. There was a small problem the second semester, no
fault of VU, but Brandi Porter and Cher Cunningham were quick to respond and go the
situation turned around in no time at all. This child is the last of six, so college
life is nothing new to us, but this was the first time at Vincennes. Thank you to
the Vincennes University faculty, staff, and expecially to Brandi and Cher for the
positive experience our daughter has had at Vincennes!"
K. Schamel Palmer
"Freshmen year for my daughter is officially in the books! Moved her out and back
home for the summer. Just wanted to give kuddos where they are due. She had a wonderful
first year experience and is already excited to return this fall as an RA (Residential
Assistant). Big thanks to Brandi for always keeping me informed and to Cher for being
a great help to my daughter. There are lots of others I'd like to thank, but way too
many to name!"
L. Garvey McMinds
"Thank you Vincennes University for a great spring semester. My son's grades came
through and he did well. He will be graduating this Fall...only one semester left!"
N. Danielle Jenkins-Everett
"Thanks VU for taking such good care of my freshmen daughter! She can't wait to move
back there again and return to campus."
S. Kelly-Willis
