Schedule of Events from Family Weekend 2011
Check back in August for the Family Weekend 2012 Schedule| Thursday, October 13 | |
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| 7:30 p.m. | Theatre Production: "SMASH" by Jeffrey Hatcher — A comedy of manners directed by Susan Coromel M. Lee Pelton Theatre Hilarious fun; roller skates and bicycles, love triangles and economics! "SMASH", set in a British women’s college, romps its way through explorations of love, capitalism and the messiness of human nature. This adaptation of Shaw’s comic novel, An Unsocial Socialist, is a story about a young man with a dreadful moral dilemma. He is newly wedded and filthy rich, with everything life could possibly offer. So what’s the problem? He’s a socialist! Learn more at willamette.edu/arts/theatreSMASH will run approximately 2 hours. |
| Friday, October 14 | |
| 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | The Willamette Store open Putnam University Center, 1st Floor |
| 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Class Rings in The Willamette Store Putnam University Center, 1st Floor Students have the opportunity to get sized for and order their Willamette University class ring. Check out the website at jostens.com for more information. |
| 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Hallie Ford Museum of Art open Hallie Ford Museum of Art, 700 State Street Exhibitions: Timeless Renaissance: Italian Drawings from the Alessandro Maggiori Collection, Georges Rouault: Miserere et Guerre and Ancestral Dialogues: Conversations in Native American Art in the re-opening of The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Gallery. For more information visit willamette.edu/arts/hfma Free admission |
| Noon-6 p.m. | Family Weekend Check-In Putnam University Center, 2nd Floor Pick up a complete schedule of events, campus information and pre-purchased tickets. Tickets and T-shirts may be available for purchase at check-in. |
| 3-5 p.m. | Willamette Career Center Open House Putnam University Center, 3rd Floor The friendly staff of Career Services will provide parents with an introduction to the resources offered by the Career Center and WU. Find out how we can work together to help your student think about and pursue a career. Also, you can learn about exciting internship and employment opportunities and register your student for the Virtual Career Center. |
| 3:30-5 p.m. | Campus Resource Open House Putnam University Center, Cat Cavern, 2nd Floor Take this opportunity to get acquainted with the many resources that Willamette has to offer. Get questions answered, enjoy light refreshments and kick off Family Weekend with Willamette’s new president, Stephen Thorsett. |
| 4:30–5:30 p.m. | Historic Downtown Salem Walking Tour Downtown - leave from Hatfield Fountain This is an opportunity to become better acquainted with downtown historic Salem. Join us on this walking tour and learn what Oregon's capitol city has to offer. |
| 5–8 p.m. | The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Gallery Opening Events: Reception and Tribal Blessing Hallie Ford Museum of Art, 700 State Street The weekend of October 14–15 marks the grand re-opening of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Gallery, which houses the Hallie Ford Museum of Art’s permanent collection of Native American art. The newly reconfigured gallery focuses on the dynamic relationship that exists between historic and contemporary Native American art and will feature a new layout, new display cases, new lighting, a new color scheme and a new storyline. A blessing will be conducted by Native American artists at 6 p.m. |
| 7 p.m. | Bearcat Women's Volleyball vs. Pacific Lutheran University Cone Field House, Sparks Center |
| 7:30 p.m. | Jazz Night Smith Auditorium (Doors open 30 minutes before music performances) Don’t miss this opportunity to be amazed by the musical talents of Willamette’s student jazz musicians and vocalists, including the Willamette Singers and the Willamette Jazz Collective. |
| 7:30 p.m. | Theatre Production: "SMASH" See Thursday, 7:30 p.m., for description. SMASH will run approximately 2 hours. |
| 8-10 p.m. | Open Mic Night at The Bistro Putnam University Center, Willamette Bistro, 1st Floor Stop by and enjoy a delicious dessert or specialty coffee along with some laid-back entertainment in the Bistro, Willamette’s student-run coffeehouse. |
| 9:30 p.m.–midnight | Best Buy Willamette College Night Best Buy, 3801 Center Street Northeast A special night just for college students and their families. There will be special deals for this night only, along with a lot of free giveaways. Buses start leaving campus from Hatfield Fountain at 9:15 p.m. |
| 10-11:30 p.m. | Guess the Straight Person Putnam University Center, Willamette Bistro, 1st Floor In honor of National Coming-Out Day, October 11, Angles (Willamette’s Gay-Straight Alliance) presents their most popular event, “Guess the Straight Person.” A panel of 10–15 self-identified gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and/or transgendered students answer questions from the audience to break down apparent stereotypes. At the end, the audience is asked to distinguish which member(s) of the panel is/are actually straight. Everyone on campus is invited. |
| 11 :30 p.m.-1 a.m. | Midnight with the Bearcats Cone Field House, Sparks Center Celebrate the opening of Men’s and Women’s Basketball season with Head Coaches Kip Ioane and Anne Lapray as they debut the 2011–12 teams. Throughout the night fans will be incorporated into activities such as eating contests, relays, shooting games and much more! |
| Saturday, October 15 | |
| 8 a.m.-noon | Family Weekend Check-In Continues Putnam University Center, 2nd Floor |
| 8-10 a.m. or 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Gourmet Brunch by Bon Appetit Goudy Commons Enjoy a delicious brunch served in Goudy Commons. To ensure seating for everyone and to eliminate long lines, brunch will be served during two seating times. You must indicate one of these seating times when you order tickets. Tickets are required for everyone attending, including any Willamette student without a board meal plan. While you wait in line, don’t miss the opportunity to have your family photo taken by a professional photographer. |
| 8 a.m.-noon | Head of the Willamette Regatta Open House and Alumni Race Salem Yacht and Boating Club Bring the whole family to cheer on Bearcat Crew from the sandy beach of the Willamette River. Awards presentation and boat dedication at 11:30 a.m. |
| 9 a.m.-7 p.m. | Willamette Bistro Open Putnam University Center, Willamette Bistro, 1st Floor Enjoy a delicious pastry or specialty coffee in the Willamette’s student-run coffeehouse. |
| 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Mini University Sessions Get a taste of the academic life at Willamette by attending your choice from 15 sessions taught by professors from a variety of departments. Sessions begin at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Experience the joy of learning at sessions like “There’s No Such Thing as Moral Responsibility,” “Drug Design: Putting Together a Puzzle without a Picture” and “A Conversation Between Poems.” |
| 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Willamette Store Open Putnam University Center, 1st Floor |
| 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Class Rings in The Willamette Store Putnam University Center, 1st Floor |
| 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Hallie Ford Museum of Art open Hallie Ford Museum of Art, 700 State Street |
| 11 a.m. | Bearcat Softball Alumni Game Softball Field |
| 11 a.m. | Bearcat Cross Country at Clackamas Community College Oregon City, Ore. |
| 11:30 a.m. | Timeless Renaissance Exhibit Tour Hallie Ford Museum of Art, 700 State Street Explore a collection of Italian drawings from the late 16th and early 17th centuries with Professor De Mambro Santos. For more information visit willamette.edu/arts/hfma |
| Noon | Bearcat Women's Soccer vs. Linfield College Sparks Field |
| 1-4 p.m. | The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Gallery Opening Events: Artist Demonstrations Hallie Ford Museum of Art, 700 State Street From 1-4 p.m., Native American artists from Oregon tribes will be demonstrating their artistry in the lobby and galleries of the Hallie Ford Museum of Art. The weekend of October 14–15 marks the grand re-opening of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Gallery, which houses the Hallie Ford Museum of Art’s permanent collection of Native American art. The newly reconfigured gallery focuses on the dynamic relationship that exists between historic and contemporary Native American art and will feature a new layout, new display cases, new lighting, a new color scheme and a new storyline. |
| 1-4:30 p.m. | Hike at Silver Falls State Park The bus will depart from the Hatfield Fountain at 1 p.m., please arrive by 12:45 p.m. to check-in. Hikers will embark on a guided hike of the Lower South Falls area. There are two options for participants, a 2.8 mile hike or a 0.7 mile hike. Both options offer great views and photo opportunities. A stainless steel Family Weekend water bottle is included for each participant on this trip. |
| 1-5 p.m. | Shopping Trip to Woodburn Company Stores The bus will depart from the Hatfield Fountain at 1 p.m., please arrive by 12:45 p.m. to check-in. Join us on a trip to the Woodburn Outlet Mall! Shop without sales tax, and stock up on clothes and supplies for a Pacific Northwest winter. A Family Weekend reusable tote bag and an exclusive coupon booklet are included for each participant on this trip. |
| 1:30 p.m. | Bearcat Football at University of Puget Sound Tacoma, Wash. |
| 2 p.m. | Bearcat Rugby at Western Oregon University Monmouth, Ore. Take a short scenic drive and come join Willamette’s Rugby teams as they play Western Oregon University. Kickoff for the men’s game is at 2 p.m. with the women’s to follow. (Note the time change) |
| 2 p.m. | Theatre Production: "SMASH" See Thursday, 7:30 p.m., for description. SMASH will run approximately 2 hours. |
| 2-3 p.m. | Campus Tour Meet at the Hatfield Fountain |
| 2:30 p.m. | Bearcat Men's Soccer at George Fox University Newberg, Ore. |
| 7 p.m. | Family Weekend Concert Smith Auditorium (Doors open 30 minutes before music performances) Enjoy outstanding musical performances by Willamette’s talented students. The concert will feature the Wind Ensemble, Chamber Choir, Voce Feminile (Women’s Choir), Male Ensemble Willamette, and University Chamber Orchestra. |
| 7:30 p.m. | Theatre Production: "SMASH" See Thursday, 7:30 p.m., for description. SMASH will run approximately 2 hours. |
| 9:30 p.m. | Featured Entertainment: Winners from 2010 Willamette’s Got Talent Competition and Professional Comedian Tom Clark Smith Auditorium Auditorium (Tickets are available for purchase at check-in and at the door 30 minutes before the show, no reserved seats) Whether it is his off kilter observations, knack for spontaneous crowd interaction or unusual physical comedy, Los Angeles comic Tom Clark’s act has a little something for everyone. Clark has been seen on CBS’s “Late Late Show,” NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend” as well as the “Bob & Tom Radio Show.” His show is not to be missed! Every effort has been made to find a quality performer appropriate for the diverse ages and interests of our Family Weekend guests. Please keep in mind, however, that the performance is geared toward a mature audience. |
| Sunday, October 16 | |
| 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Interdenominational Worship Service Cone Chapel, Waller Hall, 2nd Floor This service will be led by University Chaplain Charlie Wallace and Associate Chaplain Karen Wood and will feature student readers. While open to all, the approach is “progressive Christian” — in line with Willamette’s heritage and in tune with current spiritual, social and political perspectives. |
| 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Willamette Store Putnam University Center, 1st Floor |
| 11 a.m. | Guided Tour of Sorority Houses Putnam University Center, 1st Floor A member of Panhellenic Council will lead a tour through all three sorority chapter houses and answer questions about sorority life at Willamette. This is an opportunity to talk first hand with sorority women about living in a chapter house and what it is like to be a member of a sorority at Willamette. |
| 11:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Winery Tours and Tastings The bus will depart from the Hatfield Fountain at 11:15 a.m. Please arrive by 11 a.m. to check in. The bus will return to the Fountain no later than 3:30 p.m. Enjoy the bounty of the Willamette Valley’s wine selection. We will start the day with a scenic drive to St. Innocent Winery, home to some of Oregon’s best Pinot Noir. After, we will continue to Willamette Valley Vineyards, regularly rated one of the best vineyards in Oregon, for a tour of the vineyard, tasting and light refreshments. Alcohol will only be served to those 21 and older. |
| Noon | Bearcat Women's Soccer at Lewis and Clark Portland, Ore. |
| 1-5 p.m. | Hallie Ford Museum of Art Open Hallie Ford Museum of Art, 700 State Street |
| 2:30 p.m. | Bearcat Men's Soccer at Pacific University Forest Grove, Ore. |