University of Virginia
Study Abroad Voyages

Welcome Home Reception

Semester at Sea President, Les McCabe, Ph.D., and the SAS Parents Council thank you for signing up to attend a program and dessert reception for parents and family members of the Fall 2010 voyage in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Fall 2010 Parents Reception

Thursday, August 26, 2010
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Aboard the MV Explorer in Halifax, Nova Scotia

The executive dean, academic dean, and faculty and staff of the Fall 2010 voyage along with members of the SAS Parents Council will share their insight and advice for parents of Semester at Sea voyagers, as well as information for student embarkation the following day.

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As a reminder, students may not attend this event.

Parents Reception Schedule of Events
6:30 p.m.     Check-In Begins
7:00 p.m.     Dessert Reception
8:00 p.m.     Program (includes information on student embarkation procedures)

 

Location:
Halifax Seaport
Pier 23
1031 Marginal Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Save the Date:

There will be a "Welcome Home" event for parents and family members the evening prior to the end of the voyage. Please make plans to join us the evening of Sunday, December 12, 2010 at a location to be determined to prepare for the ship's return.

If you have questions or we can be of further assistance, please contact Semester at Sea at [This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots; you need JavaScript enabled to view it] or 1.800.854.0195.

Discount Travel and Accommodations:

To reserve a discounted room as part of the Semester at Sea room block, contact the Four Points by Sheraton, in Halifax, NS.

Four Points by Sheraton
1496 Hollis Street
Halifax, NS B3J 3Z1 Canada
Phone: 902.474.3906
Fax: 902.423.2327
Special Offers Reservations: 866.716.8101

If the Four Points has no availability you may want to contact the Westin which is in walking distance to the ship.

The Westin
1181 Hollis Street
Halifax, NS B3H 2P6 Canada
Phone: 902.421.1000, 877.993.7846