Family Weekend 2007
Friday, Oct. 19 - Sunday, Oct. 21

Schedule of Events

(View a PDF version of the Family Weekend brochure)

• Weekend Activities
• Friday, Oct. 19
• Saturday, Oct. 20
• Sunday, Oct. 21

Weekend Activities

Family Weekend Registration
Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources, Community Room
Check in and pick up your passes for the weekend ’s events.
Saturday, Oct. 20, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

Art Exhibition
VU Center for the Arts, Brauer Museum of Art
“The Wonder Production: Six Decades of Ellen Lanyon” and “Fitted Together: Collage Paintings by Sandra Perlow” will be exhibited. Admission is free.
Friday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 20, Noon – 5 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 21, Noon – 5 p.m.

Theatre Performance
VU Center for the Arts, University Theatre
Friday, Oct. 19, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 20, 2 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m.
“Into the Woods,” based on the book by James Lapine with music by Stephen Sondheim. Directed by Lee F. Orchard, chair of the department of theatre, with musical direction by Dennis Friesen-Carper, Frederick A. and Mazie N. Reddel professor of music. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and non-VU students. Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling the VU Box Office at 219.464.5162. VU students, faculty and staff admitted free with VU identification.

University Book Center Hours
Friday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Spend $50 and receive a 20 percent discount on all clothing and gift items.

Valparaiso Union, Lobby
The lobby is available to families as a resting or meeting place during these hours.
Friday, Oct. 19, 8 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 20, 8 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Sunday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.–Midnight

Valparaiso Union, Game Area
The game area is open to families free of charge.
Friday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 20, Noon – 1 a.m.

Grinders
Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources
When you’re in the Christopher Center, visit the lower level and stop by Grinders, a cyber café featuring fair trade coffee. Homemade pastries, wraps, sandwiches and bottled beverages also are available. Meal cards accepted.
Friday, Oct. 19, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 20, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 21, 1 p.m. – 11 p.m.

2007 VU Alumni Association Christmas Ornament
Reserve your 2007 VUAA ornament, the Brandt Campanile, on the attached registration form, and pick it up at registration. Ornaments from previous years will be available for purchase at registration.

 

Friday, Oct. 19

6 p.m.
Class Ring Ceremony
Loke Hall, Room 111
Junior and senior class members will be honored during this ceremony as they receive the Valpo class ring. Witness this growing Valpo tradition and gather for refreshments and fellowship following the ceremony.

7 p.m.
Volleyball
Athletics-Recreation Center
Valpo vs. Butler University
Tickets are $5 at the door. Children 2 and under are free. All tickets are general admission. VU students, faculty, and staff admitted free with VU identification.

9:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
SARA Telescope Remote Viewing
Neils Science Center, Room 224
Valpo has recently joined the Southeastern Association for Research in Astronomy (SARA), a consortium of 10 universities that operates a 0.9-meter (36-inch) telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona. Todd Hillwig, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, will lead a live remote viewing experience conducted via the Internet.

11 p.m.
Late Night at the Union: BINGO!
Valparaiso Union, Great Hall
Take a chance at winning valuable prizes. Supplies provided.

 

Saturday, Oct. 20

8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Waffle Breakfast
Wehrenberg Hall, Cafeteria
You’ve heard about them from your student, now experience them for yourself. Wehrenberg Hall’s famous Belgium waffles are usually served only on Sunday mornings, but will be offered on Saturday especially for you. Waffles are $3.30 each, with toppings available for an additional $1.25 each. Meal cards accepted – don’t miss the chance for your student to treat the family! Registration recommended on attached form.

9:30 a.m.
Admission Office Mini Campus Visit Program
Kretzmann Hall, Board Room
High school students and their families will learn about VU from an admission staff member before being led on a tour of campus at 10 a.m. Upon returning, current students will share perspectives on life at VU. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required by contacting the admission office at 888.468.2576 or 219.464.5011.
Select from presentations that will offer insight into various aspects of college life and beyond. Registration required on attached form.

Mini Sessions

10 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Session I
Teaching Abroad: Service Learning Spring Break Trip to Nicaragua with Student Panel
Valparaiso Union, Crusader Room
Jan Westrick, chair, department of education
Del Gillispie, assistant professor of education

10 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
Session I
Valparaiso University History and Traditions
Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources, Room 205
John Bowker ’78, coordinator, management information systems
Mel Doering ’53, university archivist

11 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Session II
Study Abroad Programs With Student Panel
Valparaiso Union, Crusader Room
Hugh McGuigan, director, international studies

11 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Session II
How the Career Center Can Help Your Student With Student Panel
Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources, Room 205
Sandy McGuigan, director, career center

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Tailgate Party
Food and beverages will be available for purchase and will be located in the tent between the Athletics- Recreation Center and University Book Center. Seating located immediately inside the ARC on the arena floor. Hear the latest athletics news from Mark LaBarbera, director of athletics, and enjoy a visit by the VU cheerleaders and pep band. The Student Alumni Association will distribute brown and gold shakers and will help you display your Valpo spirit with a temporary tattoo. Meal cards accepted.

1 p.m.
Football Game
Brown Field
Valpo vs. University of Dayton
Tickets are $7 at the gate. Children 12 and under are free. VU students, faculty, and staff admitted free with VU identification. All tickets are general admission.

1 p.m.
Physics Balloon Launch
North of Kallay-Christopher Hall
Gary Morris, assistant professor of physics and astronomy, will launch a balloon-borne ozone detector as part of his research program in atmospheric physics. Weather permitting.

2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Digital Video Editing Lab Demonstrations
Schnabel Hall, Room 33
Communication students and faculty will give demonstrations on how video is digitally edited.

3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
College Updates and Open Houses
Visit with deans, faculty members, students, and other representatives from your student’s college or department. Facilities, classrooms and technology will be featured, giving a glimpse into the learning environments experienced by students. The deans will share news from their colleges at 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Registration preferred on attached form.

College of Business Administration
Urschel Hall, Room 202 (auditorium)
Hosted by Dean Tom Boyt and Toni Bickerstaff ’05, internship and assessment coordinator
Watch as students share their internship experiences and show their business skills in the Assessment Center. Classrooms and computer lab will be open.

College of Engineering
Gellersen Center, Room 131
Hosted by Dean Kraig Olejniczak ’87
Visbox demonstrations will be featured in Gellersen, Room 182.

College of Nursing
LeBien Hall, Room 105
Hosted by Dean Janet Brown
Smart technology classrooms will be open and students in the virtual nursing learning center will demonstrate the uses of mannequins in nursing education.

3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sorority Chapter Room Visits
Scheele Hall
Female students and their families are invited to get a glimpse into Valpo Greek life by visiting each of the sorority chapter rooms and meeting members of each of VU’s six chapters. For information contact Carissa Heinold at 217.549.4645 or carissa.heinold@valpo.edu.

4 p.m.
Luce Concert Band and Valparaiso Community University Concert Band
Chapel of the Resurrection
Conducted by Jeffrey Doebler ’87
Mus.M., associate professor of music. Admission is free. Concert will conclude in time for families to attend the Family Weekend Dinner.

5 p.m.
Volleyball
Athletics-Recreation Center
Valpo vs. Wright State University
Tickets are $5 at the door. Children 2 and under are free. All tickets are general admission. VU students, faculty, and staff admitted free with VU identification.

5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Family Weekend Dinner
Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources, Community Room
Music provided by Valparaiso University student musicians. Guest speaker will be Stan Zygmunt, associate professor of physics and astronomy and 2001 VU Alumni Association Distinguished Teaching Award recipient. Registration required on attached form. $12 per person. Please note on your registration form if your student is performing
in the evening concert. We will make special arrangements to get your student out on time.

 

7:30 p.m.
Family Weekend Concert
Chapel of the Resurrection
The Valparaiso University Chamber Concert Band, conducted by Jeffrey Doebler ’87 Mus.M., associate professor of music, will perform. Admission is free.

9 p.m.
Comedian Chris “Boom Boom” Johnson
Valparaiso Union, Great Hall
Sponsored by Union Board
Admission is free. Limited seating.

9 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Astronomical Observatory Open House
Located behind Meier Hall and Gellersen Center
Hosted by Todd Hillwig, assistant professor of physics and astronomy.

 

Sunday, Oct. 21

8:30 a.m.
Worship Service
Chapel of the Resurrection, Gloria Christi Chapel
Soul Purpose, VU’s liturgical drama troupe, will offer the sermon in dramatic form.

9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Family Weekend Jazz Brunch
Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources, Community Room
Brunch served continuously. Music by Dennis Friesen-Carper, Frederick A. and Mazie N. Reddel professor of music. Registration required on attached form. $8 per person.

10:30 a.m.
Family Weekend Worship Service
Chapel of the Resurrection
Soul Purpose, VU’s liturgical drama troupe, will offer the sermon in dramatic form.

11 a.m.
Catholic Mass
St. Teresa of Avila Student Center

1 p.m.
Men’s Soccer
Eastgate Athletic Complex
Valpo vs. Michigan State University