Friday, October 2, 2009

Please note the schedule is TENTATIVE and there may be changes, so be sure to check the Family Weekend web site often for the most up-to-date schedule of events.

This symbol denotes signature Family Weekend events.

Registration and Check-in

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Board of Trust Room, Student Life Center
As soon as you arrive, stop by the Student Life Center, Board of Trust Room, to pick up your Family Weekend Welcome Packet, which will include a complete schedule of events, nametags, and other important information. NOTE: Nametags are required for entry into most Family Weekend events.

Vanderbilt Siblings Admissions Breakfast

8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Sarratt Student Center, Room 220
Vanderbilt siblings are invited to get the latest on the admissions and financial aid processes. This program will attempt to demystify the college application process while also providing practical tips. A campus tour will wrap up the morning. All are welcome, but the content will be tailored to high school students. Space is limited—be sure to register online as a part of Family Weekend registration.

ROTC Information Table

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Board of Trust Room, Student Life Center

Career Center Information Table

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Board of Trust Room, Student Life Center

Office of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Prevention Information Table

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Lobby outside the Board of Trust Room, Student Life Center

Summer Internship and Global Services Programs Information Table

1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Board of Trust Room, Student Life Center

Optional Campus Tours:

Architectural Tours at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. Tours led by Judson Newbern, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Facilities and Enviornment. Leave from Rand Terrace (Bookstore Side)
Botanical Tours at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Tours led by Pam Sevy, University Landscape Architect. Leave from Rand Terrace (Alumni Lawn Side).
Historical Tour at 1 p.m. Tour led by Lyle Lankford, Senior Officer, University History & Protocol. Leave from front steps of Kirkland Hall.
Campus Tours hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tours led by student tour guides. Leave from the Admissions Office (2305 West End Avenue). First come, first served.
Families are invited to attend the Admission campus tour. If you would like to participate in a group information session for prospective students held prior to the tours at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm, reservations can be made here.
McGugin Athletic Facility Tours at 11:45 a.m. Leave from Memorial Gym Terrace on 25th Avenue (behind left field of baseball field)
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Parents and families are welcome to visit the 1st and 2nd floors and learn more about our nationally recognized children's hosptial. A looped video presentation will be available in the Performance Area located on the 2nd floor. Questions can be directed to the Volunteer Services Office located on the 2nd floor (room 2504 located across from the Food Court).

Army ROTC Strength in Action Exhibit

12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Magnolia Lawn
Join Army ROTC for a special exhibit on aviation, robotics, and strength training. Climb a rock wall, experience a helicopter simulator, and learn more about army technology.

Parents Athletic Orientation & Program Update

1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Memorial Gym, Admiral’s Room
All parents are welcome. This program will be of special interest for parents and families of Vanderbilt’s 350 student-athletes competing in varsity athletic programs. Visit with Chancellor David Williams II, key members of athletics administration as well as a few student-athletes to learn more about Vanderbilt Athletics and the student-athlete experience at Vanderbilt. For more information, contact Lindsay Rutledge in the Athletic Department at 615/322-6944.

Faculty Lecture Series:

Get a taste of the intellectual life by attending one of these fascinating talks by Vanderbilt faculty members. NOTE: Faculty lectures are tentative and subject to change—check the schedule upon arrival.

"The Storyteller: Tom T. Hall and the Changing Language of Country Music."
Blair School of Music Faculty Lecture by Peter Cooper, senior lecturer
1:30 - 2:20 p.m., Sarratt Cinema
"How We Know What Isn't So"
Peabody Faculty Lecture by Andrew Van Schaack, lecturer of education
1:30 - 2:20 p.m., Student Life Center, Ballroom C
"A Speech that Changed America: JFK and the Catholic Problem in the 1960 Campaign"
College of Arts and Science Faculty Lecture by Bonnie J. Dow, associate professor of communication studies and chair of communication studies
2:40 - 3:30 p.m., Sarratt Cinema
"Engineers Don't Drive Trains"
Engineering Faculty Lecture by Kenneth F. Galloway, dean, school of engineering
2:40 - 3:30 p.m., Student Life Center, Ballroom C
"Resisting Slavery in Nashville"
Faculty Lecture by Richard J.M. Blackett, Andrew Jackson professor of history
Using the Jean and Alexander Heard Library resources in research
2:40 - 3:30 p.m., Fireside Reading Room at the Peabody Library

Various Open Houses and Events:

Army/Navy ROTC open house and cookout
8 a.m.–4 p.m. open house
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. cookout
1114 19th Avenue South
The unit will be open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be grilled outside from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Department of History of Art open house
1 – 3 p.m.
Cohen Memorial art building, Peabody
Global Education Office and International Student and Scholar Services open house
2 – 3:30 p.m.
Student Life Center, international suite 103
Career Center open house
2 – 3:30 p.m.
Student Life Center, suite 220
Joint Open House: Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center and the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI) Life
2 – 3:30 p.m.
Margaret Cuninggim Women's Center and the K.C. Potter Center, 316 and 312 West Side Row
Everyone welcome. For more information, contact the Women’s Center at 615/322-4843, or the Office of LGBTQI Life at 615/322-3330.
Writing Studio open house and writing workshop
2 – 4 p.m.
Alumni Hall, Room 117
Meet Writing Studio staff, tour the facilities and learn how students get help with writing projects. At 3 p.m., studio staff will lead a writing workshop for families highlighting brainstorming and organization techniques.
Families of Residential Education staff reception
4 – 6 p.m.
Towers West formal lounge
Library open house and Special Collections exhibit
4 – 6 p.m.
Peabody Library
Come explore the Peabody Library. A Special Collections exhibit related to famous Vanderbilt alumni will be on display.
Shabbat services and dinner
5:30 p.m. services
6:30 p.m. dinner
Schulman Center for Jewish Life
Join Hillel in celebrating the beginning of Shabbat and the beginning of the Sukkot holiday. Reform, Conservative and Orthodox services are offered.
Vanderbilt Theatre production: "The Merchant of Venice" by William Shakespeare
8 p.m.
Neely Auditorium
General admission tickets: $10
Graduate student tickets: $7 with Vanderbilt ID
Undergraduate student tickets: Free with Vanderbilt ID
Call 615/322-2404 or click here for more information.

Update on University Preparedness for the H1N1 Influenza

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Sarratt Cinema
Dr. Louise Hanson, Medical Director of Student Health Services
For more information, visit the Student Health website.

The Commons' open houses for first-year parents and families

4 – 6 p.m.
Hosted by Frank Wcislo, dean of The Commons, faculty heads of house and Commons hall councils
NOTE: From 5:15 - 10:15 p.m. shuttles will circulate between The Commons and the Student Life Center.

"Soiree at Sarratt: A VIP Networking Event"

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
A parent/student networking event hosted bythe Vanderbilt Career Center and the Parents & Family Programs Office
Check in on the Sarratt promenade (second floor)

3:30 - 4 p.m. Registered parent participants check in
4- 4:30 p.m. Student participants check in

Industry professionals will share their experiences in a program that focuses on five career clusters and their related industries. Parents will serve on industry-specific panels and briefly share their job-hunting experiences. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and network with panelists.

Reception with Deans and Directors

6 – 7 p.m.
Student Life Center terrace
Mix and mingle with Vanderbilt's finest. The deans and directors from different schools and offices around campus will be available for conversation over light appetizers and beverages.

Family Weekend OPENING CELEBRATION!

7 – 9:30 p.m.
Student Life Center, Commodore Ballroom
Note: Space is limited for this event, so register early.

Athenian Sing
7 - 8 p.m.
This student-organized, campuswide talent show and competition was initiated by Dinah Shore in the late 1930s. Athenian Sing began as an a cappella singing contest among fraternities and sororities. The Athenians junior honor society now produces this event to highlight the campus' premier performance groups.
Intermission
8 - 8:15 p.m.
Light refreshments will be served.
Brian Olsen: Art in Action
8:15 - 9:15 p.m.
Brian Olsen's Art in Action is an explosion - a colorful display of paint, energy, music and passion with a purpose. Using fingertips, palms, elbows and up to three brushes in each hand, brian will paint four portraits of famous people in just a matter of minutes, choreographed to powerful music. Brian's Art in Action is described as "an emotional experience" taking his audience through an amazing journey of excitement, suspense, cheer and surprise. Paintings may be auctioned off at the end of the evening.

Click here to watch a video of Brian in action!

Law School Family Weekend Activities:

Note: For parents and family members of Vanderbilt Law School students.

Registration and Refreshments
9- 9:30 a.m.
Cowden Atrium, Vanderbilt Law School
Welcome and Dean's Address
9:30 - 10 a.m.
Hyatt Room, Vanderbilt Law School
Tour of law school
10 - 10:45 a.m.

Note: All afternoon activities will be held at the Vanderbilt Legends Club, located at 1500 Legends Club Lane in Franklin, Tenn. The club is about 20 minutes from Vanderbilt's campus.

Vanderbilt Law School golf tournament*

Lunch
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
$10 per person
Vanderbilt Law School Golf tournament
1 - 5 p.m.
Sponsored by the Entertainment and Sports Law Society
$100 per person; includes lunch and dinner. For more information, please click here.
Dinner with Dean Chris Guthrie
6 p.m.
$20 per person

Weekend Schedule