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Family Weekend Schedule 2012
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Friday, October 26
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10:00 - 4:00
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Registration
Livingston Hall Student Union
All visitors are asked to check in. Information and weekend schedules will be available.
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All Day
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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. |
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All Day
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Senior Theses Poster Display
Livingston Hall Student Union Take some time to view the senior thesis posters displayed in the Student Union. |
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All Day
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Photo Exhibit
Liebowitz Center for International Studies |
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All Day
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Gallery Exhibition – Simon’s Rock Begins 9:00 am - 10 pm
Hillman - Jackson Gallery, Daniel Arts Center An exhibition of photographs and materials from the College Archives. |
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10:00 - 1:00
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Sophomore Planning Meetings
Alumni Library The director of career services will be available to meet with sophomores and their parents by appointment to discuss post-graduation plans. |
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10:00 - 5:00
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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. |
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11:00 - 4:00
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Sponsor-a-Book
Alumni Library Lobby
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.
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11:15 - 1:45
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Lunch
Dining Hall |
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4:00
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Co-ed Soccer VS. Academy at Swift River
Kilpatrick Athletic Field |
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5:00 - 7:00
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Dinner
Dining Hall |
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7:30 - 8:30
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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. |
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8:30 - 9:30
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Convocation Reception
Daniel Arts Center
Please come to congratulate students and enjoy pleasant conversation with our administrators, faculty and staff. Light refreshments provided.
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9:30 -
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Bonfire
Kendrick Lawn
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Saturday, October 27
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8:00 - 6:00
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Family Recreation Time
Kilpatrick Athletic Center (open to family all weekend) |
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8:00 - noon
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Registration
Livingston Hall Student Union All visitors are asked to check in. Information and weekend schedules will be available.
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9:00 - 10:00
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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!
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10:00 - 1:00
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Faculty and Advisor Meetings
Academic Buildings Advisors and faculty will be available by appointment to meet with parents. To schedule an appointment, register online. |
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10:00 - 2:00
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Brunch
Dining Hall |
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11:00 - 4:00
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Sponsor-a-Book
Alumni Library Lobby
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.
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11:00-4:00
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Book Sale
Classrooms 1 & 4 (next to the Library)
Pick up some old favorites and treasured additions for your own library while supporting the Alumni Library at our annual Book Sale.
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Noon - 5:00
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Gallery Exhibition
Hillman - Jackson Gallery, Daniel Arts Center An exhibition of photographs and materials from the College Archives |
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1:30 – 2:30
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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!
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2:30 - 3:30
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Study Abroad Panel
Lecture Center 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? |
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3:30 - 4:30
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International Fair
Liebowitz Center for International Studies - Classroom 1
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.
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4:30 - 6:00
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Provost's Reception
The White House
Provost Peter Laipson invites parents (only, please) to join him and members of the faculty and staff for an open house reception anytime between 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm |
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5:00 - 7:00
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Dinner
Dining Hall |
| 7:30 - 8:30 |
Threepenny Opera Cabaret, with Simon's Rock voice students |
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9:00 - 10:00
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Jazz Ensemble Preview 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.
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9:30 - |
Lobo Loco Band
Alumni Performance Center, Livingston Hall Student Union Alumnus Nico Hernandez and his family will perform together in their band Lobo Loco |
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10:00 - 11:00 |
Family Dodgeball
Kilpatrick Athletic Center |
Sunday, October 28
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8:00 - 6:00
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Family Recreation Time
Kilpatrick Athletic Center (open to family all weekend) |
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10:00 - 2:00
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Brunch
Dining Hall |
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12:00 - 4:00
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Sponsor-a-Book
Alumni Library Lobby
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.
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Noon - 5:00
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Gallery Exhibition — Simon's Rock Begins
Hillman - Jackson Gallery, Daniel Arts Center An exhibition of photographs and materials from the College Archives |
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2:00 - 4:00
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Men’s Basketball vs. Landmark
Kilpatrick Athletic Center |
| 4:00 - 6:00 |
Women’s Basketball vs. Landmark
Kilpatrick Athletic Center |
Meals
The dining hall is not able to accept credit cards.
Please come prepared to pay cash at the door. Thank you!
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