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Oct. 16–18, 2015 OCT. 16–18, 2015 valp end o.edu/familyweek JOIN US Dear Valpo Family: The Valparaiso University Parents Council, in partnership with University Programming Council, invites you to participate in Family Weekend! This weekend is a perfect opportunity for your family to reconnect with your student while exploring Valpo’s campus and all it has to offer. The weekend is about three things — Valpo, family, and fun for all! Visit valpo.edu/familyweekend for further details, including a list of area hotels. Students are welcome to attend all activities — be sure to include their information on the registration form. Registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 9. The registration deadline to purchase Family Weekend t-shirts is Friday, Oct. 2. Register online at valpo.edu/familyweekend, or by calling 219.464.5142. We hope you will join us for this exciting weekend. Go Valpo, Tom ’81 and Carolyn ’82 Beck, Parents Council Co-chairs Rebecca Kazdoy, University Programming Council Classics Chair 2 2015 VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FAMILY WEEKEND REGISTRATION CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT Harre Union, Vie Atrium Lobby Harre Union, Vie Atrium Lobby Start off your weekend by picking up your official The 2015 VUAA ornament will be available for purchase for $15 registration packet, including name tags and event passes. at registration. Ornaments from some previous years also will be Any changes or updates to the weekend schedule will be available for $10. posted. Friday, Oct. 16, 6 – 8:30 p.m. BRAUER MUSEUM OF ART Saturday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Valparaiso University Center for the Arts Works from the Brauer Museum of Art’s permanent collection GUILD CARE PACKAGES will be on display. Admission is free with donations welcome. Unable to attend the weekend, but want your student to Friday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. know you are thinking of her or him? Order a Halloween Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. care package provided by the Valparaiso University Guild. Sunday, Noon – 5 p.m. The package is only $25 and full of snacks and treats. Your student will receive notification when their care package UNIVERSITY BOOK CENTER is available for pick-up at the Harre Union. Purchase a care Harre Union package online at valpo.edu/guild. Care packages may be Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. ordered through Wednesday, Oct. 21. Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. OPERATION GOODY BAG HARRE UNION, LOBBY Alpha Phi Omega, Valparaiso University’s service fraternity, The lobby is available to families as a resting or meeting place presents the opportunity to take part in Operation Goody Bag. during these hours. Families can get involved by stopping by a designated table Friday, 8 a.m. – 1 a.m. throughout the weekend to decorate bags and write thank you Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 1 a.m. cards. Founded to help remember those men and women lost Sunday, 9 a.m. – Midnight on September 11 and to express support and appreciation to our military men and women, veterans and first responders, HARRE UNION, GAME AND RECREATION CENTER Operation Goody Bag is a national movement to show The game area is open to families free of charge. appreciation by decorating brown paper bags each filled with an Friday, 10 a.m. – 1 a.m. inspirational poem, personal letter of thanks, and candy. Saturday, Noon – 1 a.m. Sunday, Noon – Midnight 2015 FAMILY WEEKEND T-SHIRT Commemorate the weekend with t-shirts for the whole family. The design of the shirt will incorporate the theme of the Friday night movie, “Inside Out.” Shirts cost $10 each and are available in youth and adult sizes. Order yours by Oct. 2 when you register online or by phone, and pick them up during registration hours at the Harre Union. If you’re unable to pick them up during registration hours, please contact [email protected] for alternative arrangements. 3 FRIDAY, OCT. 16 6:30 – 8 p.m. WELCOME PARTY Harre Union, Ballroom Kick off the weekend with a barbecue dinner. Test your trivia knowledge, let your little ones color, or just hang out together and catch up. 8 p.m. FAMILY MOVIE Harre Union, Ballroom All ages are welcome for this viewing of “Inside Out.” Seating and floor space will be available. Children may bring pillows and blankets, and even dress in pajamas! University Programming Council will provide free popcorn. 8 p.m. FALL THEATRE PRODUCTION: “GODSPELL” BY JOHN MICHAEL TEBELAK Center for the Arts, University Theatre A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques, and hefty dose of comic timing. An eclectic blend of songs ranging in style from pop to vaudeville are employed as the story of Jesus’ life dances across the stage. Dissolving hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance, and love come vibrantly to life. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for senior citizens and non-Valpo students, and free to Valpo students, faculty, and staff. Tickets can be purchased at the Center for the Arts Box Office prior to the performance, or by calling the Box Office at 219.464.5162. 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. PUBLIC OBSERVATORY OPEN HOUSE Campus Observatory (Neils Science Center 224 in event of poor weather) 9:30 – 10:30 p.m. PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION, SARA-SOUTH TELESCOPE (CHILE) Neils Science Center 234 4 SATURDAY, OCT. 17 8 – 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. – NOON CRUSADER BREAKFAST FRATERNITY AND SORORITY OPEN HOUSE Harre Union, Founders Table Harre Union, Grand Lounge Gear up for game day at this a la carte breakfast. Meal cards or Fraternities and sororities provide amazing leadership and cash will be accepted. engagement opportunities for Valparaiso University students. Parents and family members of current or prospective 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. members are invited to stop by the Open House to learn about ADMISSION OFFICE the activities and accomplishments of the Valparaiso University Duesenberg Welcome Center fraternity and sorority community. The Duesenberg Welcome Center will be open for families to peruse the exhibits. Prospective students may sign up 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. for a 10 a.m. information session followed by a campus tour. COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS LeBien Hall DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSES The Virtual Learning Center will be featured, with students 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. demonstrating the SimBaby, SimMan, and other functions CHRIST COLLEGE of simulation technology in nursing and health professions Mueller Hall, Commons education. Members of the Christ College Student Advisory Board and 10 a.m. other members of the (CC) dean’s staff will be present to greet GAMMA PHI BETA “GAMMA PHIVEK” RUN families, answer questions, and provide information about Harre Union East Lawn Christ College. Join us for the fourth annual Gamma PhiveK (5K) run through 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. the beautiful Valpo campus. All proceeds will benefit Gamma CAREER CENTER Phi Beta’s national philanthropy, Girls on the Run, a nonprofit Harre Union organization that inspires girls ages 8-13 to be happy and After graduation from college, one of the most important healthy, while building their confidence through running. questions your student will have is, ‘how can I find a job?’ Stop Registration fee is $15 and includes a T-shirt and snacks (while by the Career Center for coffee, conversation, and breakfast to supplies last). Sign up at the registration table on Saturday learn about all the services and resources we offer to help your morning before the run. student succeed in life after Valpo. This event is an open house. Come when you can and leave when you must. 9:30 – 11 a.m. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Gellersen Center Eric W. Johnson ’87, Ph.D., dean of the College of Engineering, will be available for a Q&A session in Gellersen 120, while facilities and labs will be open for viewing. 5 SATURDAY, OCT. 17 – CON’T 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 4 – 5:30 p.m. OUTING TO INMAN’S BOWLING AND CHAMBER CONCERT BAND PERFORMANCE RECREATION CENTER Chapel of the Resurrection 3201 Evans Ave., Valparaiso, IN Enjoy a performance by Valparaiso University’s Join us as we venture off campus to Inman’s premier auditioned symphonic band, conducted Bowling and Recreation Center. Bowling, billiards, by Jeffrey Scott Doebler ’87 M.M., director of music mini golf, go karts, and more! Ample parking will education and bands. Admission is free. be available, as the venue is open only to Family Weekend participants. For $22 per person, you 5 – 7 p.m. receive: FAMILY DINNER • All-you-can-eat pizza and endless soft drinks Harre Union • Unlimited access to any of Inman’s numerous Feel free to grab dinner either off campus, or at one entertainment options, including bowling, mini of our dining locations in the Harre Union. Meal golf, cards or cash will be accepted on site. go karts, and more! Purchase of tokens required for arcade games. Pre- 5:30 – 9 p.m. registration is required. Space is limited, so register CAMPUS CARNIVAL early! Find out more about what Inman’s has to Harre Union, Ballrooms A & B offer at inmansvalpo.com. Come see the ballroom transformed into a festive 1 p.m. campus carnival! Inflatables and carnival games FOOTBALL GAME will fill the room, with interactive activities available Brown Field for the whole family. Take part in games sponsored Crusaders vs. University of Dayton by the University Programming Council, Alumni Tickets are $10 per person. Free admission for Relations, Graduate School, American Society of children 10 and under.
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