November 6–8, 2015 2015 University of Michigan Parents & Family Weekend
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Michigan Guide Comprehensive information for a fun campus visit Welcome Parents & Families Parents & Family Weekend 2015 Schedule-At-A-Glance Parents & Family Weekend Program of Events Events for Friday, November 6 Events for Saturday, November 7 Events for Sunday, November 8 Academic Calendar Supporting Your College Student Central Campus Map North Campus Map South Campus Map Medical Campus Map University of Michigan
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WELCOME Parents & Families
Welcome to the University of Michigan, and thank you for joining us on campus for Parents & Family Weekend 2015! Whether this is your student’s first year at Michigan or the last, Parents & Family Weekend has something for you. We hope you take full advantage of the wonderful activities on campus, and enjoy this special weekend with your student. By visiting campus this weekend, or at any time, you are providing a support network for your student that only you can provide. In fact, parents and family members play a vital role in the lives of college students. Many students still count on their parents to remain a steady and stable source of support and guidance. Parents can serve as mentors, offering advice and encouragement, while also promoting independence, autonomy, and responsibility. We have found that families, who are informed about campus and local resources, are better equipped to serve as a referral source for their student. The University of Michigan offers many sources of information for parents, 6
including this UniversityParent Parents & Family Weekend Guide. In addition to comprehensive Parents & Family Weekend information, this Guide provides general information about lodging, dining, and other Ann Arbor area information. We hope you will find it useful during your Parents & Family Weekend experience and beyond. University of Michigan
In addition, families can always utilize the M-Parent website at parents.umich.edu. This website is your road map to the services and resources at the University of Michigan. It also provides information about important dates and newsworthy items of interest to parents.
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Thank you for supporting your student by attending Parents & Family Weekend. Go Blue! Office of New Student Programs 1100 LSA Building (734) 764-6413 parentsweekend@umich.edu 7
Parents & Family Weekend 2015 Schedule-At-A-Glance
For event details, see pages 14–32 Items with these icons require tickets or a fee.
Items with this icon indicates a kid-friendly event.
All events are subject to change. Updated information will be available in the Michigan Union Anderson Room on Friday, November 6, as well as online at www.parents.umich.edu 8
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Event
Start Time
End Time
Location
Check In
10:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Michigan Union – Anderson Room
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library Open House & Lobby exhibit “Drawdown Vietnam, April–May, 1975”
9:00 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
Gerald R. Ford Library, 1000 Beal Ave.
Finding Your Way . . . to the Career Center
10:30 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
Michigan Union – Kuenzel Room
University of Michigan Museum of Art Fridays After 5 and Exhibitions
11:00 a.m.
8:00 p.m.
Museum of Art
Central Campus Walking Tour
11:00 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
Depart from front steps of Michigan Union
Money at Michigan – the Beat Goes On
11:15 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
Michigan Union – Kuenzel Room
Central Campus Walking Tour
1:00 p.m.
2:15 p.m.
Depart from front steps of Michigan Union
Stamps School of Art & Design Parents & Family Weekend Program
11:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
Art & Architecture Building
Ross School of Business Undergraduate Academic Programs
1:15 p.m.
2:15 p.m.
Michigan Union – Kuenzel Room
College of Engineering Student Affairs Open House and Tours
2:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Chrysler Center Lobby, 2121 Bonisteel Blvd
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Event
Start Time
End Time
Location
Kinesiology Meet & Greet
2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
555 S. Forest St.
College of Literature, Science, and the Arts Parents & Family Reception
2:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Michigan Union – Pendleton Room
On View: Art & Exhibits at the Library
4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
Shapiro & Hatcher Libraries
Residential College Parents Weekend Reception
4:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
East Quad, Lower Atrium
Honors Program Parents & Family Weekend Event
4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
TBA: visit parents.umich.edu for updates
Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning Parents & Family Weekend Activities
4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Art & Architecture Building
Friday Fun Night at the Museum
5:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
U-M Museum of Natural History, 1109 Geddes Ave.
Hillel Dinner and Services
TBA*
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1429 Hill St.
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A Degree in Information: Explore U-M’s Newest Undergraduate Degree
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
2435 North Quad
Center for Campus Involvement’s Interactive Dinner Theater featuring Hypnotist “chrisjones”
6:30 p.m.
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Michigan Union Rogel Ballroom
Rude Mechanicals Present: “Tribes” by Nina Raine
8:00 p.m.
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Lydia Mendelssohn Theater
University Musical Society Presents: The Danish String Quartet
8:00 p.m.
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Rackham Auditorium
Men’s Basketball vs. Le Moyne Exhibition Game
TBA
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Crisler Center
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Event
Start Time
End Time
Location
Ann Arbor Farmer’s Market
7:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
315 Detroit St.
Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning Tailgate
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Liberty Research Annex, 305 W. Liberty St.
St. Mary Student Parish Parents Weekend Brunch
10:00 a.m.*
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331 Thompson St.
*Mass time is dependent upon kickoff time. Check www.parents.umich.edu for updates University of Michigan Museum of Art Exhibitions
11:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
Museum of Art
Planetarium Shows: The Sky Tonight – Live Star Talk
11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
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Museum of Natural History, 1109 Geddes Ave.
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Event
Start Time
End Time
Location
Pre-Game Tailgate
3 hours prior to kickoff
1 hour prior to kickoff
Oosterbaan Fieldhouse
Michigan vs. Rutgers Football Game
TBA
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Michigan Stadium
Dinosaur Tours
2:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
Museum of Natural History, 1109 Geddes Ave.
The Michigan G-Men Present: G-Fest: The Best of Michigan Performance Groups
8:00 p.m.
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Rackham Auditorium
Rude Mechanicals Present: “Tribes” by Nina Raine
8:00 p.m.
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Lydia Mendelssohn Theater
Men’s Glee Club
8:00 p.m.
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Hill auditorium
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Event
Start Time
End Time
Location
Parents & Family Weekend Brunch
9:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
10:15 a.m. & 12:45 p.m.
Michigan Union Ballroom
University of Michigan Museum of Art Exhibitions
12:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Museum of Art
Big House Tours
1:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
Michigan Stadium
Planetarium Shows: The Sky Tonight – Live Star Talk
1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
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U-M Museum of Natural History, 1109 Geddes Ave.
Dinosaur Tours
2:00 p.m.
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U-M Museum of Natural History, 1109 Geddes Ave.
Big House Tours
3:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Michigan Stadium
Women’s Basketball vs. Ferris State (Exhibition Game)
TBA
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Crisler Center
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Parents & Family Weekend 2015 Program of Events
All events are free (included in your Parents & Family Weekend registration fee) unless noted; ticketed events have these icons:
or The blue ticket icon indicates tickets that were for sale in advance through the Parents & Family Weekend Online Registration Form. The yellow ticket icon indicates tickets that are available for purchase directly through the event sponsor or there is a pay-at-the-door fee. 14
Remember to wear or show your Michigan Parent lapel pin for admission to nonticketed events! Most events are designed for adults and older teenagers. A few events are appropriate for younger children and are indicated with this icon:
However, please note that no child care services are available. Not all events were finalized at press time. For updated event information, visit www.parents.umich.edu
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Friday, November 6 Parents & Family Weekend Check-In 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Michigan Union Anderson Room, 530 S. State St. Check-in for Parents & Family Weekend and pick up your event tickets and updated program information.
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library Open House & Lobby exhibit: “Drawdown Vietnam, April–May 1975” 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 1000 Beal Ave. You are invited to explore this National Archives-administered Presidential Library on the U-M campus. Enjoy the permanent exhibits on President and Mrs. Ford, the office used by President Ford during his many visits to U-M, and a feature exhibit, “Drawdown Vietnam, April–May 1975.” These displays explore humanitarian efforts during the last days of U.S. involvement in Vietnam: the “Fall of Saigon,” and the military evacuation of thousands of South Vietnamese civilians to ships nearby, Operation Babylift, in which more than three thousand children and babies were airlifted to safety, and the rescue of the S.S. Mayaguez, whose ship and crew were captured by forces of the new Cambodian Khmer Rouge government less than two weeks following the fall of Saigon. The unfolding of these events are chronicled in the lobby displays at the Gerald Ford Presidential Library – complete with artifacts, photographs, documents and personal stories of those involved. There is free on-site parking. For more information about the Ford Presidential Library visit www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov or call (734) 205-0555. parents.umich.edu
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Finding Your Way. . .to the Career Center 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Michigan Union Kuenzel Room Students begin to visit the Career Center for a variety of reasons during various points in their academic careers. This is your chance to learn more about what the Career Center has to offer, and to find out how we can help your student explore careers and graduate programs, make decisions or search for internships and jobs.
Central Campus Walking Tour 11:00 a.m. Depart from front steps of Michigan Union
Didn’t attend Parent & Family Orientation? Here’s your chance to experience campus through a student’s perspective. Student-led tours will be available on Friday departing from the front steps of the Michigan Union.
University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) Fridays After 5 and Exhibitions 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Museum of Art In celebration of Parents & Family Weekend, UMMA will offer a special edition of Fridays After 5 on November 6 with extended gallery hours until 8:00 p.m. Enjoy UMMA’s venerable, near-universal collections, including Western, Asian, African, and Modern and Contemporary works of art. Special exhibitions on view during Parents & Family Weekend include Come as You Are: Art of the 1990s, Jem Cohen: Life Drawing, Soviet Constructivist Posters, and Jem Cohen: We Have an Anchor. As always, admission is free. UMMA Fridays After Five are generously sponsored by Comerica Bank and the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. 16
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Money at Michigan – The Beat Goes On 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Michigan Union Kuenzel Room Now that you’ve gotten through the first bills, those pleas for additional spending money, and the frustration of trying to do everything online, it’s time to explore other opportunities for funding including Scholarships, Work Opportunities, and Loans. Here’s your chance to find out about upcoming changes as well as ask all those questions you wished you had asked earlier if only you had known what it was going to be like.
Stamps School of Art & Design Parents & Family Weekend Program 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Art & Architecture Bldg. Stamps School families are invited to enjoy a light reception from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in the Street Gallery just off the east Bonisteel entrance to the Art & Architecture Building. At 12:30 in room 2030, Engagement Coordinator Charlie Michaels will speak about the School’s vibrant community engagement program, illustrating his talk with photographs of Stamps students making art and design matter outside the classroom. Student work will be displayed in the Street Gallery (east) as well as in the Hall (west).
Central Campus Walking Tour 1:00 p.m. Depart from front steps of Michigan Union
See 11:00 a.m. for description.
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Ross School of Business Undergraduate Academic Programs 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. Michigan Union Kuenzel Room Attention parents! If your student is interested in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program, the Minor in Business, or just taking a few Ross courses, we welcome you to attend a special session about the Ross School of Business. Our Ross Undergraduate Admissions Director will provide an overview of Ross’ undergraduate programs and the requirements for admission. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to hear from current Ross students to learn about their experience in the BBA program.
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College of Engineering Student Affairs Open House and Tours 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. Chrysler Center Lobby, 2121 Bonisteel Blvd Michigan Engineering warmly welcomes families to visit our open house and take a lab tour during the 2015 Family Weekend. During the afternoon, you will be able to visit offices such as the Engineering Career Resource Center, Engineering Learning Center, International Programs in Engineering, Honors and Engagement, Engineering Advising Center, the Center for Entrepreneurship and the Multidisciplinary Design Program to meet the staff members who support students throughout their college career. You’ll also have the opportunity to sign up for an Engineering lab or research facility tour.
Kinesiology Meet and Greet 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Office of Undergraduate Student Affairs, 555 S. Forest Street Please come meet the faculty and staff in the School of Kinesiology. Learn about School of Kinesiology resources, see our newly designed student services space and hear about some of the research currently happening in the School of Kinesiology.
College of Literature, Science, & the Arts Parents & Family Reception 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Michigan Union Pendleton Room Please join the LSA dean, faculty and staff at a reception and find out the ways the College provides your student a one-of-a-kind education. Refreshments served. http://www.lsa.umich.edu parents.umich.edu
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Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning Parents & Family Weekend Activities 4:00 p.m. (work on view); 5:00 p.m. (tour); 6:00 p.m. (lecture) Art & Architecture Building The College of Architecture & Urban Planning invites families to view architecture student projects at the college at 4:00 p.m., and then at 5:00 p.m. enjoy a studentled tour of the college including studio space, college gallery, digital fabrication lab, and more. Don’t miss this inside look at where your student spends their time during the academic year. At 6:00 p.m. join current students and other parents for an architecture lecture by a visiting expert in the field.
Residential College Parents & Family Weekend Reception 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. East Quadrangle Lower Atrium Join the RC for a social gathering that will feature a short program, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments for the families, students, faculty and staff.
LSA Honors Program Parents & Family Weekend Guest Speaker and Open House 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.; 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Guest Speaker Location: TBA* Open House: Perlman Honors Commons (G421 Mason Hall) At press time, the Honors Program event had not been finalized. The 4:00 p.m. guest speaker details will be posted online at www.parents.umich.edu when it becomes available. The 5:00–7:00 p.m. open house will be in the Perlman Honors Commons.
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On View: Art & Exhibits at the Library 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Shapiro & Hatcher Libraries Enjoy refreshments and make mini works of art as you take in exhibits across the Shapiro and Hatcher Library buildings. Start things off with light appetizers in the Library Gallery and work your way toward dessert in Bert’s Study Lounge, a digital exhibit space on the first floor of the Undergraduate Library. The exhibits will feature highlights from the Library’s collections as well as student art work.
Friday Fun Night at the Museum 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. U-M Museum of Natural History, 1109 Geddes Ave. Museum Admission: Free Planetarium Admission: $3
The Museum of Natural History will be open late until 8:00 p.m. Enjoy a free dinosaur tour, hands-on demonstrations, and story time in the planetarium. There will also be 30 minute planetarium shows for $3. Live animals from the Leslie Science and Nature Center will be on site as well. Event is sponsored by the State Street Area Association.
A Degree in Information: Explore U-M’s New Undergraduate Degree 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. 2435 North Quad If your student is looking for a cutting-edge degree program that leads to careers in everything from social media to user experience to information analysis to online tools, then the School of Information’s new, ground-breaking Bachelor of Science in Information is the perfect fit. Graduates will be prepared to work at organizations ranging from Microsoft, Deloitte and Ford Motor Company to various startups and non-profits. Bring your student and come munch on appetizers and meet faculty, staff, and current students who can answer your questions about the degree before you head out for dinner. Dozens of local restaurants are located within a block of the building.
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Hillel Shabbat Dinner and Services Time: TBA* 1429 Hill St. Tickets: TBA*
Students and families are invited to a gourmet kosher Shabbat dinner during Parents & Family Weekend. Meet the staff and students of Hillel and enjoy a wonderful Shabbat experience together. Hillel is located at 1429 Hill St. Street parking will be available. *For more information, visit www.michiganhillel.org or call (734) 769-0500.
University Musical Society Presents: The Danish String Quartet 8:00 p.m. Rackham Auditorium Tickets: $38
The Danish String Quartet has an infectious joy for making music and “rampaging energy” (New Yorker), on display since their 2002 debut at the Copenhagen Festival. “This is one of the best quartets before the public today” (Washington Post). The Program includes Haydn’s Quartet No. 42 in C Major, Op. 54, No. 2, Thomas Adés’ Arcadiana, and Beethoven’s Quartet No. 16 in F Major, Op. 135. Tickets were sold in advance through the Parents & Family Weekend online registration form. If the event has not sold out, additional tickets will be available to purchase at the Parents & Family Weekend check-in location, Michigan Union Anderson Room. 22
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Center for Campus Involvement Presents: Interactive Dinner Theater featuring Hypnotist chrisjones 6:30 p.m. Michigan Union Rogel Ballroom Ticket Price: $30 adults, $10 children 12 and under
Student and families are invited to become part of the entertainment in this interactive show. Hypnotist chrisjones (one word) has been taking his insane hypnosis show to universities across the country. Offering a perfect balance of conjuring, psychology, comedy, and suggestion, this show allows you to become the star! This show is suitable for all ages. Tickets were sold in advance through the Parents & Family Weekend online registration form. If the event has not sold out, additional tickets will be available to purchase at the Parents & Family Weekend check-in location, Michigan Union Anderson Room.
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Rude Mechanicals Fall Production: “Tribes” by Nina Raine 8:00 p.m. Lydia Mendelssohn Theater Tickets: $9
The Rude Mechanicals is one of few U-M student organizations that gives all majors, even non-theatre majors, a chance to take part in the process of creating a full scale theatrical production each semester. Rude Mechanicals will be performing Tribes, by Nina Raine. In Tribes, Billy was born deaf into a hearing family. He was raised inside its fiercely idiosyncratic and politically incorrect cocoon. He has adapted brilliantly to his family’s unconventional ways, but they’ve never bothered to return the favor. It’s not until he meets Sylvia, a young woman on the brink of deafness, that he finally understands what it means to be understood. Tickets for this event will be available through the Michigan Union Ticket Office.
Men’s Basketball vs. Le Moyne Exhibition Game Time: TBA Crisler Center
Michigan’s men’s basketball team launches its 2015–2016 season with an exhibition game against Le Moyne. During Parents & Family Weekend, enjoy discounted tickets of $5 each if purchased in advance, or $10 at the door. To purchase in advance visit http://mgoblue.com/go/promo and enter code PARENTS. 24
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Saturday, November 7 Ann Arbor Farmer’s Market 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 315 Detroit St. The Ann Arbor Farmers Market is the open-air farmers market located in the heart of the historic Kerrytown neighborhood of Ann Arbor. With over 160 vendors, shoppers can find an extremely diverse mix of producers, artisans, and prepared food vendors.
Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning Tailgate 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Liberty Research Annex, 305 W. Liberty St. Join Taubman staff at the college’s research and exhibition space for donuts, coffee, and activities with fellow Taubman College parents and students. Taubman College’s “Dialogue | Detroit” exhibition will be on view. parents.umich.edu
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St. Mary Student Parish Parents Weekend Mass & Brunch 10:00 a.m.* to Noon 331 Thompson Street Please join St. Mary Student Parish for Mass before the game at 10:00 a.m.* followed by a delicious brunch. You’ll meet our pastors and staff and learn how – for over 90 years – St. Mary Student Parish has encouraged Catholic students to grow in faith as they grow in knowledge. Visit www.stmarystudentparish.org for more information, or email smaulb@umich.edu to RSVP. *Please confirm Mass time on website. Mass time is dependent upon game time, which was not set at time of printing.
University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) Exhibitions 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Museum of Art Enjoy UMMA’s galleries and special exhibitions including, Come as You Are: Art of the 1990s, Jem Cohen: Life Drawing, Soviet Constructivist Posters, and Jem Cohen: We Have an Anchor. As always, admission is free.
Planetarium Shows: The Sky Tonight – Live Star Talk 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. Museum of Natural History, 1109 Geddes Ave. $5.00 per person
The Museum of Natural History’s Planetarium has served as an astronomy resource for the community since 1958. Fun for children and adults, this is your chance to learn about our night sky! Tickets are sold at the museum on the day of the event.
Dinosaur Tours 2:00 p.m. Museum of Natural History, 1109 Geddes Ave.
Attention dinosaur fans! Join us for a free, 30-minute docent-led tour of the dinosaur exhibits.
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Parents & Family Weekend Pre-Game Tailgate 3 hours prior to kickoff Oosterbaan Fieldhouse, located on S. State St. behind Schembechler Hall Tickets: $30
An annual Parents & Family Weekend favorite, the pre-game tailgate is your opportunity to show your Michigan spirit! The tailgate features food, games, prizes and student performers to help you prepare to experience a game in the “Big House�. Scheduled to perform are the U-M Dance Team, the U-M Cheerleaders, the Michigan Marching Band, and many more student performing groups and special guests! Menu includes marinated boneless chicken breasts, smoked stadium style sausage, veggie wraps, Greek style pasta salad, redskin potato salad, baked beans, and more. Located at the Oosterbaan Fieldhouse this is the place to be rain or shine! At press time, the kickoff had not been determined. The tailgate will begin 3 hours prior to kickoff and will end 1 hour prior to kickoff. Updates will be posted at www.parents.umich.edu. Tickets were sold in advance through the Parents & Family Weekend online registration form. If the event has not sold out, additional tickets will be available to purchase at the Parents & Family Weekend check-in location, Michigan Union Anderson Room. Attention parents of Michigan Marching Band, U-M Dance Team, U-M Cheerleaders and other student performing groups: If you wish to see your student perform at the Pre-Game Tailgate, you must purchase a ticket for this event. No one will be admitted to the Parents & Family Weekend Pre-Game Tailgate without a ticket.
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Michigan v. Rutgers Football Game Time: TBA Michigan Stadium Tickets: $65
Come watch the Wolverines and new head coach, Jim Harbaugh, battle the Scarlet Knights. Attending a football game at “the Big House” is one of the most popular things to do at Michigan. Review the list of prohibited items in Michigan Stadium (which includes purses) prior to attendance. Tickets were sold in advance through the Parents & Family Weekend online registration form. Please note that NO PURSES OR BAGS ARE ALLOWED AT MICHIGAN STADIUM. If you are planning to attend the football game, make sure to read through the list of prohibited items at Michigan Stadium (mgoblue.com/genrel/060109aaf.html). Don’t let a purse ruin your Parents & Family Weekend!
The Michigan G-Men Present: G-FEST: “The Best of Michigan Performance Groups” 8:00 p.m. Rackham Auditorium Tickets: $10
This year, the Michigan G-Men, who recently placed 3rd at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, will once again call together and present some of your favorite Wolverine performers! The 2015 G-FEST will sample the premiere performance groups that proudly represent the diverse, remarkably talented student population at the University of Michigan. It will be an entertaining night of singing, dancing, and more that allows visiting parents to see the amazing talent that abounds at their children’s university and shows students the amazing opportunities available to them. Tickets were sold in advance through the Parents & Family Weekend online registration form. If the event has not sold out, additional tickets will be available to purchase at the Parents & Family Weekend check-in location, Michigan Union Anderson Room. 28
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Rude Mechanicals Fall Production 8:00 p.m. Lydia Mendelssohn Theater Tickets: $9
See description under Friday listing.
Men’s Glee Club 156th Fall Hill Concert 8:00 p.m. Hill Auditorium Tickets: $5–$20
Founded in 1859, the University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club is one of the oldest collegiate choruses in the U.S. The graduate and undergraduate members of the Glee Club, chosen by audition at the beginning of both the Fall and Winter terms, represent a wide spectrum of majors. The Glee Club has become renowned for its wide repertoire of music that incorporates selections from different musical styles and periods including Renaissance motets, Romantic anthems, opera choruses, folksongs, spirituals, contemporary works, and, of course, Michigan songs. Tickets for this event are available directly through the School of Music Ticket Office online at: tickets.music.umich.edu. parents.umich.edu
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Sunday, November 8 Parents & Family Weekend Brunch 2 seatings: 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Michigan Union Rogel Ballroom Tickets: $25
Parents & Family Weekend concludes with brunch at the Michigan Union. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat brunch. Menu includes egg croustade, brie and wild mushroom quiche, pecan-crusted French toast, sausage, muffins, bagels, fresh fruit, miniature pastries, and assorted beverages. Please note: No early entrance will be permitted to allow the catering staff enough time to prepare between the seatings. Tickets were sold in advance through the Parents & Family Weekend online registration form.
Planetarium Shows: The Sky Tonight – Live Star Talk 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Museum of Natural History, 1109 Geddes Ave. Tickets: $5.00 per person
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Dinosaur Tours 2:00 p.m. Museum of Natural History, 1109 Geddes Ave.
See Saturday listing for description.
Women’s Basketball vs. Ferris State Exhibition Game Time: TBA Crisler Center
Michigan’s women’s basketball team launches its 2015–2016 season with an exhibition game against Ferris State. The game is free. Visit mgoblue.com for tip-off time.
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Big House Tours 1:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. Michigan Stadium Tickets: $30 Adults; $20 for children between the ages of 5–12; $20 for UM Students (with Mcard)
The University of Michigan Alumni Association is thrilled to offer this unique behind the scenes tour of one of America’s most iconic structures – Michigan Stadium. Featuring Dr. Robert Soderstrom, author of The Big House, Fielding H. Yost and the Building of Michigan Stadium, these tours offer amazing insight into the history of Michigan Stadium and how it became the largest collegiate stadium in the country, as well as some unique stories behind the stadium’s history. There’s no better way to celebrate the tradition that is Michigan football then by experiencing the Big House from the ground up and only the Alumni Association brings you this once in a lifetime experience. The tours are an unforgettable experience for any Maize and Blue fan. You’ll get to run through the famed tunnel onto the field; throw a touchdown pass across the goal line; kick a winning field goal; take your photo standing on the 50-yard line; spend time in the Michigan locker room; see the newly added club seating concourse and suites; and even try on an actual Michigan helmet and shoulder pads. The tour will last approximately 1.5 hours. For their safety and as a courtesy to other guests, children under 5 are not permitted on the tours. Tickets were sold in advance through the Parents & Family Weekend online registration form.
University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) Exhibitions 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Museum of Art See Saturday listing for description.
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Academic Calendar* *Subject to change. Visit www.ro.umich.edu for updates and future calendars. Note that students in Business, Dentistry, Law, Medicine, and Social Work should check with their respective schools for academic calendar information.
Fall 2015 Labor Day (Holiday)
Sept. 7, Mon
Classes Begin
Sept. 8, Tues
Fall Study Break
Oct. 19–20, Mon–Tues
Thanksgiving Recess 5:00 p.m.
Nov. 25, Wed
Classes Resume 8:00 a.m.
Nov. 30, Mon
Classes End
Dec. 14, Mon
Study Days
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day University Symposia (no regular classes)
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Vacation Begins 12:00 p.m.
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Supporting Your College Student As your student takes on adult responsibilities, your role will change, but your student still needs you. Students need you to support their growth, development, and independence, and to be a stable force in their ever-changing world. On occasion, they even need your advice — but they may or may not ask for it. 34
Tips for Supporting Your Student Stay Connected Support your student by staying connected. Communicate via phone, texting, email, chat, Skype, Facebook, and even good, old-fashioned ‘snail’ mail. Students love to get real mail, especially care packages (see ideas at carepackage. umich.edu). Expect that your student will not respond to all of your contacts, but know that he or she appreciates hearing from you. University of Michigan
your student to the Counseling and Psychological Services office. Trust your instincts. Your student may need you to refer him or her to the appropriate resources for help.
Be Knowledgeable About Campus Resources Utilize the M-Parent website or read the Parent Calendar & Handbook. These resources are designed specifically for parents and provide a great deal of information about the University and its departments. Helping your student to navigate a large university by referring him or her to the appropriate resources is one of the best ways for you to mentor your college student during this transition to adulthood. By acting as a referral source, you can demonstrate that you are interested in your student’s life at the University, and at the same time, you empower your student to solve his or her own problems.
Checking-In Give your student the opportunity to share feelings and ideas with you. He or she is experiencing new viewpoints and perspectives that may challenge prior belief systems. Allow your student to explore ideas without being judgmental. Understand that changes in viewpoints, behavior, dress, eating and sleeping habits, and relationships with parents are all to be expected during the college years. However, if you suspect that some of these changes may be signs of bigger problems (alcohol or drug abuse, academic problems, etc.), refer parents.umich.edu
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As a parent of a college student, the relationship with your child is going to transform as they gain more independence. However, you do still have a tremendous influence on your son or daughter’s behavior. In college, your student will have to make his or her own decisions including what time to get up in the morning, when to study, when to exercise, whether or not to drink alcohol , and whether or not to engage in sexual relationships. While you cannot make your student behave exactly as you would want them to, parents can share their values and beliefs with their students on these issues. Studies show that parents can positively influence their child’s behavior regarding alcohol and other drug use and sexual decision making even after their child leaves for college. Provide your student with the facts on these issues, and empower them to distinguish between healthy and harmful decisions when it comes to their behavior, health, and safety.
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If you are the parent of a new freshman, your student was required to complete an online course about alcohol use and sexual assault prevention in August. As a parent, you may be interested in learning more about college student alcohol use and sexual assault prevention. An optional online parent course is available at www.everfi.com/ alcoholeduforparents. By learning more about alcohol use and sexual assault prevention on college campuses, you will have the tools you need to create an atmosphere of open communication, and your student will not only appreciate that you respect him or her as an adult, but he or she will also be more likely to turn to you for guidance.
Ask Questions — But Not Too Many Most first-year college students desire the security of knowing that someone from home is still interested in them. Parental curiosity can be alienating or supportive depending on the attitudes of the persons involved. Honest inquiries and other “between friends” communication and discussion will do much to further the parent-student relationship.
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Expect Change Your student will change. College and the experiences associated with it can effect changes in social, vocational, and personal behavior and choices. It’s natural, inevitable, and it can be inspiring. Often though, it’s a pain in the neck. You can’t stop change, you may never understand it, but it is within your power (and to you and your student’s advantage) to accept it. Remember that your son or daughter will be basically the same person that you sent away to school.
Do Not Tell Your Student That “These Are the Best Years of Your Life” College can be full of indecision, insecurities, disappointments, and most of all, mistakes. It’s also full of discovery, inspiration, good times, and exciting people. It may take a while for students to realize that their Hollywood-created images of what college all about are wrong. Hollywood doesn’t show that college is about being scared, confused, overwhelmed, and making mistakes. Students may feel these things and worry that they are not ‘normal’ because what they’re feeling is in contrast to what they’ve been led to believe while growing up. Parents can help by understanding that the highs and lows of college life are a critical part of your son or daughter’s development, and by providing the support and encouragement to help him or her understand this as well.
Trust Your Student College is also a time for students to discover who they are. Finding oneself is a difficult enough process without feeling that the people whose opinions you respect most are second-guessing your own second-guessing.
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