Family Weekend Schedule 2011

All visitors are asked to check in. Information and weekend schedules will be available.

Sophomore Planning Meetings
Alumni Library
Jan Hutchinson will be available, by appointment, to meet with sophomores and their parents to discuss post-graduation plans. To schedule an appointment, register online.

If you forgot something, or want to take home a souvenir, stop by. The bookstore carries a little bit of everything!

Attend Classes
Classroom Buildings
Share your student's regular Friday schedule, or join other classes that interest you. A list of available Friday classes will be available at the registration table.

Honor your student or another loved one and support the Alumni Library by sponsoring the purchase of new titles for our collection. Cash and checks only, please.

Lunch
Dining Hall

Take some time to view the senior thesis posters displayed in the Student Union.

Dinner
Dining Hall

Family Recreation Time
Kilpatrick Athletic Center (open to family all weekend)
The climbing wall, swimming pool, gymnasium, fitness center, aerobics studio and racquetball courts are all available at the Kilpatrick Athletic Center. The pool closes 15 minutes prior to the closing of the facility. An adult must accompany children under age 16.

Exhibition Opening & Dedication
Hillman - Jackson Gallery, Daniel Arts Center
Exhibition by Arthur Hillman & William Jackson, Faculty Emeritus

Honors Convocation
McConnell Theater, Daniel Arts Center
Join Provost Peter Laipson and the faculty and student speakers on this special evening when the College celebrates this year's recipients of named scholarships.

Please come to congratulate students and enjoy pleasant conversation with our administrators, faculty and staff. Light refreshments provided.

Family Recreation Time
Kilpatrick Athletic Center (open to family all weekend)

Registration
Livingston Hall Student Union

All visitors are asked to check in. Information and weekend schedules will be available.

First Year Adjustment Panel Discussion
Kellogg Music Center

How does a student settle into the Simon's Rock routine? Attend this panel presentation to find out!

Faculty and Advisor Meetings
Academic Buildings
Advisors and faculty will be available by appointment to meet with parents. To schedule an appointment, register online.

Brunch
Dining Hall

Honor your student or another loved one and support the Alumni Library by sponsoring the purchase of new titles for our collection. Cash and checks only, please.

Pick up some old favorites and treasured additions for your own library while supporting the Alumni Library at our annual Book Sale.

Gallery Exhibition
Hillman - Jackson Gallery, Daniel Arts Center
Exhibition by Arthur Hillman & William Jackson, Faculty Emeritus

Five seniors will share their experiences during their study away program. What was it like to spend a semester or year abroad or on another U.S. campus? Learn how their experiences connect to their current thesis and to their future career plans.

Alumni Panel Discussion
Kellogg Music Center
Alumni share their academic/career paths since leaving Simon's Rock. What came next? How prepared were they for the "real world"? What advice can they offer? This session is a must for parents and students alike!

Coed Soccer Team vs. Bennington College
Athletic Fields

Interact with international students and students who have a strong interest or experience with international studies. Students invite you to learn about their area of the world in a variety of ways:  through photographs, videos, dress, cuisine, and language, among others.

The White House
Provost Peter Laipson invites parents (only, please) to join him and members of the faculty and staff for a reception.

Dinner
Dining Hall

Jazz Ensemble Concert
Kellogg Music Center

The Simon's Rock Jazz Ensemble will present a special preview of selections from their upcoming Winter Concert. Direction of faculty member John Myers.

Family Recreation Time
Kilpatrick Athletic Center (open to family all weekend)

Brunch
Dining Hall

Hike up Monument Mountain
Meet in Dining Hall Foyer
Join us for a hike in one of our local parks.

Honor your student or another loved one and support the Alumni Library by sponsoring the purchase of new titles for our collection. Cash and checks only, please.

Pick up some old favorites and treasured additions for your own library while supporting the Alumni Library at our annual Book Sale.

Gallery Exhibition
Hillman - Jackson Gallery, Daniel Arts Center
Exhibition by Arthur Hillman & William Jackson, Faculty Emeritus

Coed Soccer, Students vs. Alumni, Staff & Faculty
Athletic Fields