Student Activities

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

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2008 Schedule

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Thursday, October 16

7:30 p.m..	Theatre Production:

Friday, October 17

8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m..	Willamette Store Open
10 a.m.–3 p.m..	Class Rings in the Willamette Store This is an opportunity for you to join your son or daughter in meeting a representative from Jostens, getting sized for and ordering their Willamette University class ring. Visit the Jostens website for more information.
11 a.m.–6 p.m..	Parents & Family Check-In University Center, 2nd Floor Pick up a complete schedule of events, campus information and pre-purchased tickets. Additional tickets and t-shirts might be available as well, depending on the number sold in advance.
7:30 p.m..	Jazz Night Don’t miss this opportunity to sit back and be entertained by Willamette’s talented student jazz musicians and vocalists.
7:30 p.m..	Theatre Production: See description for Thursday’s performance. *opening night reception following performance
9–11 p.m..	Bistro Entertainment Stop by and enjoy a delicious dessert or specialty coffee along with some laid-back entertainment in the Bistro, Willamette’s student-run coffeehouse.

Saturday, October 18

8 a.m.–noon	Family Check-In continues University Center, second floor
8–10 a.m. or 11 a.m.–1 p.m..	Gourmet Brunch by Bon Appetit Brunch will be served in 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 and WU student without a board plan.
9 a.m.–noon	Mini-University Sessions 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. More information about session offerings
9:30 a.m.–5 p.m..	Willamette Store Open
10 a.m.–3 p.m.	Class Rings in the Willamette Store
1–4:30 p.m..	Parent & Family Hike at Silver Creek Falls State Park Advance tickets are required. The ticket price includes transportation to and from Silver Creek Falls, a student guide and water. Space is limited and reservations will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets (including Willamette students) are $5 each.
4–5 p.m..	President’s Perspective and Reception Willamette students and their families are invited to join President Lee Pelton for a brief update on the state of the University and a reception.
7 p.m..	Volleyball vs. Whitman
7 p.m..	Family Weekend Concert This is another great opportunity to experience Willamette’s many musically talented students. This performance will feature the Wind Ensemble, University Band, Chamber Choir, Voce Femina (Women’s Choir), Male Ensemble Willamette and University Chamber Orchestra.

7:30 p.m..	Theatre Production: See description for Thursday’s performance.
9:30 p.m..	Featured Entertainment: Comedian Eric O'Shea

* Every effort has been made to find a quality performer appropriate for Parents and Family Weekend. However, the performance is geared for a college audience and not younger children.

Sunday, October 19

10–11 a.m.	Interdenominational Worship Service 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.

1–3 p.m..	Sorority and Fraternity Open Houses
2 p.m..	Theatre Production: See description for Thursday’s performance.