Welcome to 2011 Family Weekend at Northwestern University! These pages include events happening during Family Weekend for you to attend if you wish, though the weekend is yours to celebrate your involvement with the NU community. We could not be more thrilled to share this weekend with you and your student. Welcome to the community; welcome to Northwestern.
9 a.m.-7 p.m.
11 a.m. –1 p.m.
FAMILY WEEKEND CHECK-IN
LUNCH WITH YOUR STUDENT
Norris University Center, Ground Level
Get the complete Family Weekend schedule and have questions answered by Orientation and Parent Programs staff. This is also the location to pick-up previously reserved NU Revue and Conversation with the President Tickets.
Throughout the weekend FREE ADMISSION TO SPAC (NU’s fitness center) Come join NUFitRec this weekend and participate in one of the free classes offered to families of students. Free giveaways for the first 100 participants.
Throughout the day ATTEND A CLASS WITH YOUR STUDENT Learn about astrophysics in the morning and African history at noon. Prior permission from the professor is required by your student, or view a list of approved classes for visitors.
10 a.m. –8 p.m. VISIT THE MARY AND LEIGH BLOCK MUSEUM OF ART 40 Arts Circle Drive
Explore NU’s own art museum and featured exhibits.
Take a walk into beautiful downtown Evanston or even join your student in an oncampus dining hall for a bite to eat before interest sessions begin.
1 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. INTEREST SESSIONS: ROUND 1 Norris University Center
Sessions listed on the following page.
1 p.m. - 2 p.m. MARY AND LEIGH BLOCK MUSEUM OF ART FAMILY WEEKEND TOUR 40 Arts Circle Drive
Join students and staff from the Block Museum of Art for an exclusive behind-the -scenes tour. Learn how students are involved with the Museum and enjoy a special viewing of Block collection highlights.
1:15 p.m. –2 p.m. INFORMATION SESSION FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS Office of Undergraduate Admission, 1801 Hinman Avenue
The Office of Undergraduate Admission will provide attendees an insight into all things Northwestern.
2 p.m. –2:50 p.m. INTEREST SESSIONS: ROUND 2 Norris University Center
Sessions listed on the following page.
I N F O R M AT I O N S E S S I O N S : R O U N D 1
I N F O R M AT I O N S E S S I O N S : R O U N D 2
THE NU STUDENT EXPERIENCE: A STUDENT-LED Q&A PANEL Wildcat Room 101
THE NU STUDENT EXPERIENCE: A STUDENT-LED Q&A PANEL Wildcat Room, 101
A panel of current students will discuss the NU student experience (ranging from sophomores to seniors) based on audience questions.
A panel of current students will discuss the NU student experience (ranging from sophomores to seniors) based on audience questions.
UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORTING YOUR COLLEGE STUDENT Big Ten Room 104
MEETING WITH THE DEAN OF STUDENTS Northwestern Room 202
Counseling and Psychological Services’ Dr. Henry Perkins discusses college adjustment and the changing relationship between students and their families. INFORMATION SESSION FOR FAMILIES OF STUDENTS CONSIDERING FRATERNITY AND SORORITY RECRUITMENT/INTAKE McCormick Auditorium Learn more about the fraternity and sorority community at Northwestern. Current students and staff will highlight community values, recruitment, and activities in this discussion. STRAIGHT BUT NOT NARROW Rock Room 207 This educational program is designed for those interested in learning more about lesbian, bisexual and transgender experiences, definitions, offensive terminology, being an ally, and NU resources MEETING WITH THE DEAN OF STUDENTS Northwestern Room 202
Dean of Students Burgwell Howard hosts a session to update parents on important student-related issues. LINKING COLLEGE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Big Ten Room 104 University Career Services will offer an overview of the career resources available to your student. THE ORIGIN OF NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY: A RICH HISTORY REVISED Arch Room 206 University Archivist Kevin Leonard shares the thrilling history and tradition of Northwestern. OFFICE OF STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION SESSION Lake Room 203 Each year, hundreds of Northwestern students participate in study abroad programs around the world. This session will provide insight into the process and possibilities of studying abroad.
Dean of Students Burgwell Howard hosts a session to update parents on important student-related issues.
2 p.m. –3:20 p.m.
2 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
UNIVERSITY CHORALE REHEARSAL
STUDENT-LED WALKING TOUR
Music Administration Building, Room 109
Office of Undergraduate Admission, 1801 Hinman Avenue
A tour of campus immediately follows the information session.
3:15 p.m. -4:15 p.m. OPEN HOUSES AT THE SIX UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOLS Each school is hosting an event to allow family members to meet and mingle with school staff, faculty, and peers. If desired, family members may go to the designated meeting point at Norris University Center at 3 p.m. to be escorted to the event by a student leader. Bienen School of Music (BSM): Meet and greet in the Pick-Staiger Concert Hall lobby Meeting point: Near the Norris Bookstore on the Ground Level of Norris McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science (MEAS): Q&A session in Ryan Auditorium at the Technological Institute Meeting Point: McCormick Auditorium, Norris Medill School of Journalism: Open house in Fisk 2017 Meeting point: Northwestern Room 202, Norris School of Communication (SoC): Open house at the Wallis Theater in the Theatre and Interpretation Center Meeting point: Wildcat Room 101, Norris School of Education and Social Policy (SESP): Open house on the third floor of Annenberg Hall Meeting Point: Big Ten Room 104, Norris Weinberg College of Arts and Science (WCAS): Open house in the Leopold Room of Harris Hall Meeting Point: Louis Room, Norris
4:15 p.m. - 5 p.m. TOURS OF THE FRATERNITY AND SORORITY FACILITIES The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life will be hosting a tour of select fraternity and sorority facilities. For parents attending a school’s open house, student leaders will guide parents from the open house event at 4:05 p.m. to the tour location. Parents not attending the open house will meet at one of two locations by 4:15 p.m.: Sorority tour: The Weber Arch Fraternity tour: Technological Institute Plaza (on Sheridan Road)
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. JAZZ ORCHESTRA REHEARSAL Regenstein Room 011
4:30 p.m. SERVICE AT THE TANNENBAUM CHABAD HOUSE 2014 Orrington Avenue
7 p.m.—8:30 p.m. NU REVUE Ryan Auditorium, Technological Institute
This student variety show– including a cappella, dance and comedy student groups– is being produced in its first year for Family Weekend. For those without tickets, all empty seats will be filled beginning 5 minutes prior. We ask those with tickets to arrive early. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
7 p.m. DINNER AND THE TEN EXTRAODINARY FACTS ABOUT ISRAEL THAT CNN NEVER TOLD YOU ABOUT
3:30 p.m. -4:50 p.m.
2014 Orrington, Tannenbaum Chabad House
UNIVERSITY SINGERS REHEARSAL
The Israeli-themed dinner will be followed by speaker Jonathan Medved, an international lecturer.
Music Administration Building, Room 109
7:30 p.m.
11 p.m.
VIVE LA FRANCE!
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART II
Cahn Auditorium Celebrate France as voice and opera graduate students present scenes from French operas and operettas from popular works to lesserknown gems. English supertitles will be included. General admission: $8; NU student admission: $5. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
7:30 p.m. SYMPHONIC WIND ENSEMBLE Pick-Staiger Concert Hall Tickets can be purchased at the door for this student performance. General admission: $6; NU students: $4
8 p.m. –10 p.m. STARGAZING AT DEARBORN OBSERVATORY 2131 Tech Drive
McCormick Auditorium, Norris
Sponsored by A&O Films (a student group) Visitors: $5; NU students: $3
9:30 a.m. INFORMATION SESSION AND TOUR FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS Office of Undergraduate Admission, 1801 Hinman Avenue
10 a.m. –5 p.m. VISIT THE MARY AND LEIGH BLOCK MUSEUM OF ART 40 Arts Circle
GAME DAY INFORMATION Shuttles begin running from campus at 9 a.m. Buses will be parked at the drop-off location during the game for those who must leave early.
NU’s Dearborn Observatory will host free sessions from 8 p.m. –10 p.m. Reservations are required for the first hour but walk-ins are welcome in the second hour. Please call 847-4917650 for reservations.
8:30 a.m.
8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
WALK WITH US
RENT Ethel M. Barber Theater, 30 Arts Circle Drive Tickets can be purchased at the door for this student performance. General admission: $25; NU students: $10
9:30 p.m. –11 p.m. NU REVUE Ryan Auditorium, Technological Institute
This student variety show– including a cappella, dance and comedy student groups– is being produced in its first year for Family Weekend. For those without tickets, all empty seats will be filled beginning 5 minutes prior. We ask those with tickets to arrive early. Doors open at 9 p.m.
Walker Way Fans are invited to line-up on Walker Way before kickoff to join the marching band and cheerleaders in welcoming the team and coaches to Ryan Field
9 a.m. WILDCAT ALLEY Located northeast of Ryan Field The pregame fan fest area offers free fun for all ages: interactive games, face painting, giveaways, Willie the Wildcat, cheerleaders, a marching band performance, and much more!
11 a.m. NU FOOTBALL VS RICE UNIVERSITY Ryan Field Tickets can be purchased at the gate. Will Call is located at Gate K (for those who purchased online).
1 p.m. –2 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
MARY AND LEIGH BLOCK MUSEUM OF ART EXHIBITION TOUR
VIVE LA FRANCE!
40 Arts Circle
General admission: $8; NU student admission: $5. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Take a free guided tour of the Block Museum’s fall
Cahn Auditorium
8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
2 p.m. –4:30 p.m.
RENT
RENT
Ethel M. Barber Theater, 30 Arts Circle Drive
Ethel M. Barber Theater, 30 Arts Circle Drive
Tickets can be purchased at the door for this student performance. General admission: $25; NU students: $10
Tickets can be purchased at the door for this student performance. General admission: $25; NU students: $10
8 p.m.
6 p.m.
FRESHMAN CABARET
FRESHMAN CABARET
Harris Hall Room 107
Harris Hall Room 107
Tickets can be purchased at the door. General admission: $12; NU students: $5
Freshman Cabaret is an annual event sponsored by the Dolphin Show, America’s largest student-produced musical. Every year, Freshman Cabaret gives the freshman theater class a chance to showcase their talents to their friends and family members. Tickets can be purchased at the door. General admission: $12; NU students: $5
7 p.m. HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART II McCormick Auditorium, Norris
Sponsored by A&O Films (a student group) Visitors: $5; NU students: $3
7:30 p.m. PURPLE HAZE PRESENTS BEST OF THE MIDWEST Ryan Auditorium, Technological Institute
The 13th anniversary of this a cappella invitational will welcome the University of Michigan’s G-Men, the University of Minnesota’s 7 Days, Indiana University’s Straight No Chaser, and, or course, NU’s Purple Haze. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Visitors: $8; NU students: $5
10 p.m. HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART II McCormick Auditorium, Norris
Sponsored by A&O Films (a student group) Visitors: $5; NU students: $3
10:30 p.m. PURPLE HAZE PRESENTS BEST OF THE MIDWEST Ryan Auditorium, Technological Institute
Tickets can be purchased at the door. Visitors: $8; NU students: $5
9:15 a.m. –10:30 a.m. CONVERSATION WITH UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT MORTON SCHAPIRO Louis Room, Norris Center Tickets for this event are included in the Family Weekend Check-in Packet for those who previously reserved seats. A continental breakfast is served beginning at 9:15 a.m.; the session will begin promptly at 9:45 a.m.
10 a.m. –11:15 a.m. CONVERSATION WITH UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT MORTON SCHAPIRO McCormick Auditorium, Norris Center Tickets for this event are included in the Family Weekend Check-in Packet for those who previously reserved seats. A continental breakfast is served beginning at 10 a.m.; the session will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES 9:30 a.m. MASS AT THE SHEIL CATHOLIC CENTER 2110 Sheridan Road Services will be held at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 5 p.m., and 9 p.m.
9:30 a.m. SERVICES AT THE TANNENBAUM CHABAD HOUSE (NU JEWISH CENTER) 2014 Orrington Avenue
10 a.m. HOLY COMMUNION AT UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 2204 Orrington Avenue Holly Communion will be held at 10:30 a.m. followed by brunch at 11:45 a.m.
2 p.m. –4:30 p.m.
11 a.m.
RENT
HILLEL’S SUNDAY BAGEL BRUNCH
Ethel M. Barber Theater, 30 Arts Circle Drive
629 Foster Street
Tickets can be purchased at the door for this student performance. General admission: $25; NU students: $10
Hillel’s Family Weekend bagel brunch is an opportunity for families to drop by Hillel to mingle with current students, fellow parents, Hillel board members, and staff members while enjoying bagels and lox and learning about Jewish life on campus. Please RSVP: (847) 467-4455.
3 p.m. –5p.m. NU STUDENT CHAMBER CONCERT Lutkin Memorial Hall Enjoy performances by Bienen School student ensembles. This is a free event.
6 p.m. MEN’S BASKETBALL VS TEXAS PAN-AMERICAN Welsh-Ryan Arena Tickets can be purchased at the door.
5 p.m. WORSHIP AT CANTERBURY (EPISCOPAL/ANGLICAN) 600 Haven Street
5:30 p.m. DINNER AND INFORMAL WORSHIP AT UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN MINISTRY (PRESBYTERIAN/METHODIST) 1834 Chicago Avenue
ORIENTATION AND PARENT PROGRAMS NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY