Greetings
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elcome to the Spelman College annual Parents Weekend. Spring semester is well under way and the campus is alive with the activities of Spelmanites who are completely engaged in classwork and the myriad activities that comprise life on the Spelman campus. Whether it’s a research project with faculty, rehearsals with our world-renowned Spelman Glee Club, the projects that have come out of our Innovation Lab, or a fitness program in our new Wellness Center, students are immersed in the experiences that will define them always and forever as Spelman sisters. This weekend we invite you to experience the richness of Spelman’s academic and social campus life. You will be able to attend classes, hear discussions of the extensive menu of study abroad programs, learn about ongoing research projects, and visit some of the College’s unique resources such as the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art. And, if you have any questions related to the business side of life at Spelman, please do not hesitate to ask. Our offices of financial aid, counseling and residence life will be available to provide you with any information you need. In the course of the weekend, I will present a State of the College address, highlighting how the College will navigate the key challenges and opportunities facing higher education in general and Spelman in particular. For the past several decades, Spelman has been on the ascent and we are in the process of launching our next strategic plan that will chart the College’s continued progress. As parents, you are our educational partners and I am eager to greet you and to thank you personally for sending us the extraordinary women we have the privilege of serving every day. Mary Schmidt Campbell, Ph.D. President
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he Division of Student Affairs would like to extend a warm welcome and invitation to you and your family to join us for the 2018 Family Weekend on February 16-18, 2018. Our annual Family Weekend represents a three-day celebration of our students, parents, families and friends. You will find that there are a variety of cost effective activities and events that are provided to give a glimpse into the campus life and student experience at Spelman College. There are also a number of free event options in which you and your family can engage. Family Weekend is always a wonderful time for everyone on our campus as we get to connect with the special folks who make Spelman possible for our students. More importantly, it’s a great opportunity to connect with your student to provide them with a little tender love and care. We hope that you will arrange time in your schedule to join us for this exciting, fun-filled weekend with your student. All of us at Spelman look forward to greeting you on this very special occasion. Sincerely, Darnita R. Killian, EdD Vice President for Student Affairs
Spelman College
Family Weekend
Day 1: Friday, February 16, 2018
8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
8:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Manley College Center, Upper Concourse Attendees can pick up pre-registration packets and event tickets
Exhibit: Deborah Roberts: The Evolution of Mimi
Check-In
11:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Campus Tours Manley College Center, Upper Concourse Stretch your legs and take pleasure in a walking tour through campus to learn more about your student’s home away from home. 11:30 a.m. — 2:15 p.m.
Lunch
Manley College Center, Alma Upshaw Dining Hall Everyone is invited to an all you can eat lunch buffet. Family members $7.00. Students use their meal plan.
Museum of Fine Art Tour
Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby Academic Center, 1st Floor Each year, Spelman College extends a warm welcome to the families of our students and invites them to experience all that Spelman offers. Join us for a guided tour of Deborah Roberts: The Evolution of Mimi led by our student Museum Ambassadors. 12:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Market Friday Manley College Center, Lower Concourse & Patio 5:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
Welcome Mixer Johnnetta Betsch Cole Living & Learning Center Parents and families can mingle with staff and students while enjoying a relaxing evening with food and fun.
Day 2: Saturday, February 17, 2018
8:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m.
Check-In
Manley College Center, Upper Concourse Attendees can pick up pre-registration packets and event tickets 9:30 a.m.
President’s Breakfast* Manley College Center, Alma Upshaw Dining Hall President Mary Schmidt Campbell, PhD. will give an academic and financial overview of the college. 11:30 a.m. —12:30 p.m.
Parents & Family Association Meeting Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby Academic Center, Auditorium Families are invited to gather with other members of the association and learn how to get more involved.
2:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Arts Innovation Lab Open House John D. Rockefeller Fine Arts Building Room 208 & 139 Student and faculty projects will be displayed, and we have small take-aways for the Spelman community that show off some of the capabilities of our makerspace tools. Upstairs, enjoy an interactive digital installation, and downstairs, mingle and catch up on what our outstanding students and faculty are working on.
12:30 p.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Speaker Series Camille Olivia Cosby Academic Center Family Weekend speaker series presents information on a variety of topics such as Revised Admissions and Enrollment Policy, Campus Career Resources That Lead to Student Success, Upper Classmen Housing Process. 2:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
Jaguar Jam BBQ* Manley College Center, Upper Concourse Embrace the spirit of the “Jaguar” at this Spelman College Jam session. Enjoy a traditional barbeque, music and fellowship!
7:30 p.m.
BLK 3000* Fine Arts Dramatic Performance John D. Rockefeller Fine Arts Building Baldwin Burroughs Auditorium BLK 3000 is a devised piece that will use the form of clown, long form improvisation and movement to tell the story of what blk life/blk thought/blk body/blk space will look like in the year 3000. With foundational readings from Baraka-Teer-Lorde-Sanchez-Morrison-Sun Ra-Lauryn Hill- Badu and more, students will explore the afrofuturistic themes of blk life in the early 1900s, the 60s, and now in order to craft the future to come.
*Indicates ticketed event.
Spelman College
Family Weekend
Workshops
Cosby Academic Center Auditorium
Saturday
February 18, 2018
12:30 p.m. — 1:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. — 1:30p.m.
Upper Classmen Housing Process Changes You Need to Know
Facilitator: Alison Cummings, Director of Housing and Residential Life Cosby 103 There have been some significant changes to the housing process for upper classmen. The housing department will review the changes and answer your questions. 12:30 p.m. — 1:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. — 1:30p.m.
Navigating Campus Career Center Resources that Lead to Student Success
Facilitator: Harold Bell, Director of Career Planning and Development Cosby 104 Spelman students are exposed to a multitude of both employment and graduate/professional school opportunities. Subsequently, it is not uncommon for them to not only develop a number of diverse interests, but an equal number of unique questions as to how to clarify, pursue, and determine which career path they should take. This session will share with parents the resources available on campus to assist their student in charting a career path from matriculation to graduation. Special emphasis will be placed upon the Office of Career Planning and Development, the Health Careers Program, the Dual Degree Engineering Program, and the Sister2Sister Mentoring Program. 1:30 p.m. — 2:00p.m.
Revised Admissions & Enrollment Policy Facilitator: Dr. Fran’Cee Brown-McClure, Dean of Students Cosby Auditorium The College has recently revised its admissions and enrollment policy to include transgender students. This session will provide information about the implementation of the policy and educational information.
Day 3: Sunday February 19, 2018
Committee Members Committee Members
11:00 a.m.
Guest Speaker
Pastor Charles Oatis, Sr. New Mt. Esther Baptist Church Lutcher, LA 70071 Sister s Chapel Culminate your weekend by joining us for a nondenominational service in historic Sisters Chapel.
Dr. Darnita Killian
Organizational Support
Dr. Fran’Cee Brown-McClure
PULSE Programming Board
Sylvia Maddox
Miss Spelman Advisory Board
Melanie Crooke
Student Government Association
Aisha Hitson
Spelman Ambassadors
Melanie Cason
Aramark Catering
Letitia DeNard
Aramark Cleaning
Furery Reid
Facility Maintenance Services
Nelson Thomas
11:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
Sunday Brunch Manley College Center, Alma Upshaw Dining Hall Everyone is invited to an all you can eat brunch buffet. Family members may purchase tickets at the door for $7.00 each.
On behalf of the Spelman College Community, thank you for participating in the Family Weekend 2018. We hope that your time with us has been fun-filled and engaging! We encourage you to join us again next year for Family Weekend 2019!
spelman.edu/familyweekend