Student Activities

Putnam University Center
Willamette University
900 State Street
Salem, Oregon 97301

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2009 Schedule

Thursday, October 8
7:30 p.m.	*Theatre Production: Sophocles' Antigone* Preview** OUTDOOR locataion: 14th Street and Oak Street at the University Transfer Station Antigone’s uncle, the king of Thebes, has left Antigone’s dead brother as food for carrion, unburied outside the city walls. When Antigone breaks the law to perform funeral rites for her brother, the very kingdom starts to come apart at the seams. This gripping classic tragedy is incredibly powerful and pits brother against brother, husband against wife, and a ruler against his people. This heavily movement-based production will explore the ritual beginnings of the theatre as well as the depths of human emotion.
Friday, October 9
8:30 a.m. - 5:30p.m.	Willamette Store Open University Center, 1st Floor
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.	Class Rings in the Willamette Store University Center, 1st Floor This is an opportunity for you to join your son or daughter in meeting a representative from Jostens to get sized for and order his/her Willamette University class ring. Check out the website at jostens.com for more information
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.	Family Check-In University Center, 2nd Floor Pick up a complete schedule of events, campus information and pre-purchased tickets on the second floor of the University Center. Additional tickets and T-shirts may be available, depending on the number sold in advance.
3 p.m. - 6 p.m.	Willamette Career Center Open House University Center, 3rd Floor From 3 p.m.-4 p.m., Jerry Houser, the new Director for Career Services, will provide parents with a short introduction on Career Center resources and discuss how Willamette partners with students on career planning. You can also meet the staff of the Willamette Career Center to learn about exciting internship and employment opportunities.
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.	Historic Downtown Salem Walking Tour Downtown - leave from Hatfield Fountain
7:30 p.m.	Jazz Night Smith Auditorium Don’t miss this opportunity to sit back and enjoy entertainment by Willamette’s talented student jazz musicians and vocalists.
7:30 p.m.	*Theatre Production; Sophocles' Antigone* - Opening Night** OUTDOOR locataion: 14th Street and Oak Street at the University Transfer Station See Thursday, 7:30 p.m., for description. This is opening night — there will be a reception following the performance.
8 p.m. -11 p.m.	Bistro Entertainment Willamette Bistro, University Center, 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.	"So You Think You're Smart?" Cat Cavern, University Center, 2nd Floor Trivia game for parents and students. Join us for a chance to win free prizes and to challenge your Willamette student at the first ever Family Weekend trivia night.
Saturday, October 10
8 a.m. - noon	Family Check-In Continues University Center, 2nd Floor
8 a.m. - 10 a.m. OR 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Gourmet Brunch by Bon Appetit Goudy Commons To ensure seats for everyone and eliminate long lines for this popular and special feast, brunch will be served during two seating times. You must indicate one of these seating times on your ticket order form. Tickets are necessary for each family member or WU student without a board plan.
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Hike at Silver Falls State Park: Option 1 Leave from Hatfield Fountain This extended hike at Silver Falls State Park will allow participants to spend their day exploring Silver Falls. Participants should have enough time to complete the “Trail of Ten Falls,” an 8.7 mile hike with spectacular views of 10 different waterfalls. Boxed lunches will be available for purchase and must be ordered in advance; otherwise, participants are welcome to bring their own. *This hike is described as a “moderate hike with a 700 foot elevation gain.”
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.	Mini-University Sessions Campus Get a taste of the academic life at Willamette by attending class sessions taught by professors from a variety of departments. Class sessions begin at 9, 10 and 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. Visit the Family Weekend website for more information about session offerings. More information about session offerings
9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Willamette Store Open University Center, 1st Floor
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.	Class Rings in the Willamette Store University Center, 1st Floor
noon	Women's Soccer vs. Pacific University
1:00 p.m. - Game Time	Football at Lewis and Clark College Lewis and Clark College Bus will travel to Lewis and Clark, reservations are required. See Ticket Information Form.
1:00 p.m.	Sorority and Fraternity Info Sessions Cat Cavern, Putnam University Center, 2nd Floor
1:30 p.m.	Willamette Rugby vs. OSU McCulloch Stadium and Athletics Complex
1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Hike at Silver Falls State Park: Option 2 Leave from Hatfield Fountain Participants will journey on a guided hike in the Lower South Falls area of the park and have the option of completing a 2.8 mile hike or a 0.7 mile hike. Both options offer great views and photo opportunities.
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.	Willamette Career Center Open House II Putnam University Center, 3rd Floor Meet the staff of the Willamette Career Center and learn about exciting internship and employment opportunities.
2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.	Sorority and Fraternity Open Houses
5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.	President's Perspective and Reception Mary Stuart Rogers Music Rehearsal Hall Willamette students and their families are invited to join President Pelton for a brief update on the state of the University and a reception.
7 p.m.	Family Weekend Concert Smith Auditorium This is another great opportunity to experience music by Willamette’s talented students. The performance will feature the Wind Ensemble, University Band, Chamber Choir, Voce Feminile (Women’s Choir), Male Ensemble Willamette and University Chamber Orchestra.
7:30 p.m.	Theatre Production: Sophocles' Antigone OUTDOOR locataion: 14th Street and Oak Street at the University Transfer Station See Thursday, 7:30 p.m., for description.
9:30 p.m.	Featured Entertainment: Comedian Lee Camp Smith Auditorium Camp, a stand-up comic who has headlined nearly 400 college shows nationwide, is also a contributor for The Onion, is a staff humor writer for the The Huffington Post and the author of Neither Sophisticated Nor Intelligent: A College Humorist’s Take on Life. He has opened for Lewis Black, Jimmy Fallon and starred in Comedy Central’s Fresh Debate ’08. He has been featured on ABC’s Good Morning America, MTV, SpikeTV, E! Network and PBS’s special Make ’Em Laugh. All of this — and he keeps his show clean* as well! Come prepared for a night of belly laughs. *Every effort has been made to find a quality performer appropriate for Family Weekend; however, please keep in mind that the performance is geared for a college audience.
Sunday, October 11
9:30 a.m. - 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. It will feature student readers and is open to worshipers of all faiths.
10:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Eola Hills Winery Tour and Tasting Leave from Hatfield Fountain You are invited to join us on our first Family Weekend wine tasting at Eola Hills Winery. The trip includes a tour of the winery during harvesting season, followed by a wine sampling in the tasting room. Due to space constraints, this event is limited to the first 50 people to sign up. Wine will only be served to those 21 and older.
2:30 p.m. Game Time, Bus departs at 1:30 p.m.	Men's Soccer Game at Linfield College, McMinnville, OR Linfield College Bus will travel to Linfield, reservations are required. See Ticket Information Form.
2 p.m.	Theatre Production: Sophocles' Antigone OUTDOOR location: 14th Street and Oak Street at the University Transfer Station See Thursday, 7:30 p.m., for description.