Parents Weekend 2001

Parents Weekend November 2 - 4, 2012 Indiana University – Bloomington Campus Tentative Schedule

Friday, November 2, 2012

INDIANA MEMORIAL UNION The Indiana Memorial Union welcomes you for Parents’ Weekend! The Indiana Memorial Union, known on campus as the IMU, is a vibrant gathering place for students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests of the university. The IMU is the center of campus life. The IMU has a staggering 500,000 sq. feet of space making it one of the largest student unions in the world. The IMU offers a variety of convenient shopping and service venues all under one roof and at the center of campus. Some of the programs and services include several dining venues, banking, bowling and billiards, a student technology center, a bookstore, and a hotel and conference center. We invite you to enjoy one of these events during Parents’ Weekend.

Friday through Sunday Parents Bowl Free The Back Alley welcomes all parents to Indiana University. As our guests, parents can bowl free (shoe rental included) when accompanied by their IU student. Automatic scoring is available. Glow-in-the-dark “cosmic” fun is offered during the evening on weekends. The Back Alley also offers vintage pinball games and billiards. The Back Alley is located on the Mezzanine level of the IMU.

Wylie House Tour, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m., 317 E. Second Street Take a tour of one of Bloomington’s oldest surviving structures. Wylie House, built in 1835 by IU’s first president, Andrew Wylie, is now operated as a historic house museum. The home is furnished in period antiques, including some significant Wylie family artifacts. Wylie House and its heirloom garden is just a 15 minute walk southwest from the Indiana Memorial Union. Call 812.855.6224 for more information.

Lilly Library Tour, 4:00 p.m., East 7th Street The Lilly Library, IU’s rare book and manuscript library, has more than 400,000 rare books and 7,500,000 manuscripts. See highlights from the collections such as the New Testament of the Gutenberg Bible, an Oscar won by director John Ford, the elephant folio of Audubon's Birds of America, and some of the world’s smallest books. The Slocum Room featuring over 400 mechanical puzzles will also be open. Library hours are Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Herman B Wells Library North Jordan Ave. & East 10th St. Among the most popular destinations for students on the IU campus, the Herman B Wells Library is a vibrant, high tech environment for research and learning. The IU Bloomington Libraries house more than 7.8 million books in over 900 languages that support every academic discipline on campus. The expansive Information Commons in the library’s west tower provides both individual and group workstations, making it easy for students to work independently on course assignments or collaborate with classmates on research projects and presentations. Librarians and information technology staff are on site and online until midnight daily, ready to answer questions, solve problems, and help students find the resources they need. Beyond offering convenient and reliable access to information and research materials, the Wells Library provides the spaces critical for learning – instructional labs for specialized workshops, Writing Tutorial Services, group study rooms, quiet study floors, meeting areas with flexible seating, a café, and a food court. See www.libraries.iub.edu for more information. Parents are encouraged to stop by and visit anytime.

Campus Recreational Sports SRSC and HPER Tours, Informal tours, 10am - 8pm, Friday through Sunday, SRSC lobby and HPER Wildermuth Gymnasium Tour and work out at one of the country's leading campus recreational sports facilities. The 204,000 sq-ft Student Recreational Sports Center, built at a cost of $22.5 million, has been one of the most active places on campus since it opened its doors in July 1995. SRSC highlights include the Counsilman/Billingsley Aquatic Center, three multi-sport gymnasiums, elevated running track and a strength and conditioning room equipped with over 400 pieces of cardiovascular and weight-training equipment. At the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Building, explore the historic Wildermuth Gymnasium, visit the Royer Pool where legendary Olympic champion Mark Spitz trained, or take a walk around Woodlawn Field and the sprawling tennis courts. Parents, when accompanied by their son or daughter who is enrolled in IUB, can use the facilities for free this weekend. The Student is required to bring their Valid student ID and the parents also must present their Photo ID. Siblings can purchase a day pass. Age policies apply. The SRSC is open Friday, 6am-9pm; Saturday, 8am-9pm; Sunday, 8am- 11:30pm; The HPER is open Friday, 11am-9pm; Saturday, 8am-9pm; Sunday 8am- 11:30pm. Visit "www.recsports.indiana.edu" for details.

Helene G. Simon Hillel Center, 730 E. Third Street, 812-336-3824, email [email protected], Friday night -- Shabbat Services and Dinner at the Helene G. Simon Hillel Center, 730 E. 3rd St. Please join us for Shabbat services at 6:30pm (Reform, Conservative and Orthodox services offered) followed by a FREE, delicious home cooked Shabbat dinner (approximately 7:30pm). Any questions call Hillel at 812-336-3824, email [email protected] or see our website www.iuhillel.org

Chabad House – Jewish Student Center, 518 East seventh street, 812-332-4511, email: [email protected] . For some students it’s a place of education and opportunity, for other students it’s a place where lifelong friendships are formed. For some students it’s a warm and welcoming place for Shabbat and holidays and for other students it’s a social center. But for all students it’s an oasis and a haven at Indiana University. Indiana University Chabad House - It’s All About You.

Join us for a Shabbat experience @ Chabad House. Services at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner. Enjoy a delicious, home-cooked Friday night dinner complete with song, celebration and stimulating conversation. (For dinner must RSVP) You are very welcome to stop by any time during your visit!

IU Auditorium – Performances are TBA Visit IUauditorium.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

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Saturday, November 3, 2012

Tudor Room Breakfast, * 8:00 to 10:30 a.m., Tudor Room “Red Hot Football Breakfast” No weekend visit to IUB is complete without a visit to the Tudor Room. Located on the first floor of the IMU, the Tudor Room provides a formal or casual dining atmosphere. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by calling (812) 855-1620.

**College of Arts and Sciences** Good Behavior, Bad Behavior and IU Students State Room East, Indiana Memorial Union, 10:00am-11:00am In keeping with Themester 2012’s “Good Behavior, Bad Behavior: Molecules to Morality,” a panel of students, faculty, and administrators will discuss issues of student behavior at IU. Sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences in partnership with First Year Experiences and the Division of Student Affairs. Light refreshments will be available.

School of Public and Environmental Affairs, second floor atrium – Refreshments will be available beginning at 9:00 a.m., program starts 9:30 a.m.. Discuss majors and careers in management, financial management, nonprofit management, environmental management, environmental science, health care management, arts management, public policy analysis and legal studies. SPEA boasts top-ranked programs in environmental management, nonprofit management, public finance, and public management. Drop by and learn how SPEA made these top grades.

Herman B Wells Library North Jordan Ave. & East 10th St. Among the most popular destinations for students on the IU campus, the Herman B Wells Library is a vibrant, high-tech environment for research and learning. The expansive

Information Commons in the library’s west tower provides both individual and group workstations, making it easy for students to work independently on course assignments or collaborate with classmates on research projects and presentations. Librarians and information technology staff are on site and online until midnight daily, ready to answer questions, solve problems, and help students find the resources they need. Beyond offering convenient and reliable access to information and research materials, the Wells Library provides the spaces critical for learning – instructional labs for specialized workshops, Writing Tutorial Services, group study rooms, quiet study floors, meeting areas with flexible seating, a café, and a food court. Parents are encouraged to stop by and visit anytime.

Helene G. Simon Hillel Center, “Your Jewish home away from home” Tailgate Brunch beginning 2 hours before the game (across from the IU Credit Union on the corner of 17th and Dunn) look for the Hillel tent and banner. Call 812-336-3824 or email [email protected] for more information. Join us to meet other Jewish students and their families and celebrate the IU game. See what makes Indiana Hillel one of the most exciting Hillel programs in the country.

St. Paul Catholic Center, 1413 E 17th St. www.hoosiercatholic.org Join us for Mass: Saturday 4:30PM Sunday 8:30AM, 10:30AM, 12:30PM Spanish, 5:30PM and 9:00PM

Indiana University Art Museum Tour, 2- 3 p.m., East 7th Street, www.artmuseum.iu.edu Experience an I.M. Pei-designed museum building without traveling to Paris or Washington. Located in the heart of campus on 7th Street and ranked among the foremost university art museums in the country, the IU Art Museum’s soaring triangular atrium leads you to galleries filled with extraordinary original works of art—from ancient gold jewelry and African masks, to paintings by Monet and Picasso, and much more. Enjoy a docent-led tour of selected highlights of the Art Museum’s collection from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Refreshments will be available at Angles Café & Gift Shop, located on the museum’s 2nd floor. Angles features a variety of unique gifts, decorative items, and paper goods that allow you to take a piece of the IU Art Museum home. Admission is always free. Museum hours during the weekend are Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sunday, Noon – 5 p.m.

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Parents Association Hospitality Tent -- three hours prior to kickoff, **Memorial Stadium

All parents and families are invited to join us for a pre-game gathering under a tent on the south side of the stadium, inside Hoosier Village. Look for our Parents Association sign. Enjoy complimentary lunch buffet and visit with campus officials and Parents Association Board members.

Note: the buffet ends one half hour before kick-off.

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*Football: I.U. vs. IOWA, Kick-off time: 3:30 p.m., Memorial Stadium. Come out and cheer the Hoosiers as they take on the Big Ten rival Hawkeyes at THE ROCK. There is nothing better than spending a Saturday afternoon with your family and attending a football game. Tickets: $35.00 for adults, if purchased in advance.*** , and includes a hotdog and a Coke. (Game day prices are $50.00 for adults.) $5 for youth and IU Students- in advance & day of the game. Tickets can be purchased by calling the I.U. Athletics Ticket Office at 1-866-IUSPORTS or (812) 855-4006 and mention “Parents Weekend.” Visit “IUHoosiers.com” for more information.

***Special price for Parents Weekend – must be purchased in advance by calling 1- 866-IUSPORTS.

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Sunday, November 4th , 2012

Sunday Morning Brunch, * 10:00 a.m. – 2 p.m., Tudor Room Wrap up your weekend with the best brunch in Bloomington at the Tudor Room. The Tudor Room brunch features a wide variety of delicious entrees and treats to please both parents and their student. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by calling (812) 855-9866.

IU Art Museum Tour, 2- 3 p.m., East 7th Street Stop by anytime between Noon and 5:00p.m. to see art from around the world. Ranked among the foremost university art museums in the country the galleries include Western

Art (Medieval to contemporary), and art from Asia, Africa, the Pacific Islands, and the ancient Americas. Afterwards enjoy a visit the Angles Café and Gift Shop to rest your feet, and enjoy a drink. Museum hours during the weekend are Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sunday, Noon – 5 p.m.

Special Notes:

*Indicates charge for admission.

**Time subject to change. In the event of a change in the starting time of the I.U. vs. Iowa football game, most events will begin two hours prior to kickoff.

Parents Weekend is sponsored by:

IUB Parents Association – Sponsored jointly by the Division of Student Affairs, the IU Foundation, and the IU Alumni Association. The IU Parents Association offers families information about IU’s programs, facilities, services and campus. (812-856-1626) email to [email protected] or [email protected]. Visit our website at Website: www.studentaffairs.iub.edu/parents

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Hotels, Motels, Bed & Breakfasts – Hotel rooms in Bloomington are limited. Please call the Convention and Visitors Bureau for hotel availability and phone numbers at 800-800-0037 or visit their Website at www.visitbloomington.com.

Downtown Bloomington First Friday Specials and Promotions -- Downtown welcomes IU parents. Enjoy our vibrant historic courthouse square featuring over 400 shops and services, 90 restaurants, galleries and attractions. Visit www.downtownbloomington.com to see October's First Friday activities.

Parking on Campus – Parents can park in most areas of the campus from 8:00 p.m. Friday to 11:00 p.m. Sunday. This includes A and C spaces and D and E spaces adjacent to residence halls, but does not include 24 hour A spaces and reserved spaces. Check the website for more information. www.parking.indiana.edu.

Campus Information – The IUB Call Center The IU Call Center offers operator services to students, faculty/staff and parents 24 / 7 / 365 from across the street or from around the world. Should you need a phone number or general information about the campus or events, call the Bloomington office at 812-855-IUIU (855-4848). Also, the operators can assist

with directions and bus schedule information to get you where you need to be. Viewed as one of the important ‘front doors’ to the campus, the IU Call Center prides itself in cheerfully assisting callers with their informational needs.

Sjp Parents Weekend 2012 Last updated: 10/12/2012 Website: www.studentaffairs.iub.edu/parents

****All information and event info is TENTATIVE****