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15-SS-0076 Family Weekend Schedule 092515.Indd JOIN US FOR THE FUN Family Weekend 2015 SEPTEMBER 25–27, 2015 All families should park at the Miller Center on our Lakeside Campus located at 175 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington. Regular shuttle service will take you to our main campus where you can begin your Family Weekend experience. If you are staying in downtown Burlington, campus is easily accessible by foot. Friday, September 25 4:30–11:00 PM Shuttles from the Lakeside Parking Lot (175 Lakeside Avenue) to Maple Street shuttle stop will be available to help you avoid parking challenges. 5:30–7:30 PM PREREGISTRATION, CHECK-IN & CAMPUS RECEPTION IDX Student Life Center, Argosy Gymnasium Join Champlain staff and faculty for a Taste of Vermont, a celebration of our fi nest local cheeses, beer, and wine. Come hear remarks by Dr. Laurie Quinn, Provost and Chief Academic Offi cer at 6:00 PM. 8:00 PM BINGO The New EATS Facility in the Center for Communication & Creative Media Join us for an evening of bingo with great food and fun prizes. Saturday, September 26 7:30 AM–11:00 PM Shuttles from the Lakeside Parking Lot (175 Lakeside Avenue) to Maple Street shuttle stop will be available to help you avoid parking challenges. 8:00 AM–1:00 PM BREAKFAST/BRUNCH IDX Student Life Center, Dining Hall 9:00–10:00 AM A WORD FROM OUR PRESIDENT IDX Student Life Center, Argosy Gymnasium Come hear remarks from Champlain College President Don Laackman and Dr. Leslie Averill, Vice President of Student Life. Learn about the state of the College, where we are headed, and how your student is transitioning into our Champlain community. OVER >> Saturday, September 26 (continued) 9:00 AM–5:00 PM THE CAMPUS STORE IS OPEN! Center for Communication & Creative Media 10:00 AM–1:00 PM COMMUNICATION & CREATIVE MEDIA SHOWCASE Center for Communication & Creative Media Learn how this innovative new space is used by students, faculty and the community to collaborate and create. Tour the building, see a variety of displays, exhibits and projects, plus interact with Communication & Creative Media students and faculty. (See separate presentation schedule at the Center for Communication & Creative Media on Saturday). 10:00 AM–1:00 PM EMERGENT MEDIA CENTER & MAKERLAB OPEN HOUSE AT THE COLLABORATIVE MEDIA HUB Center for Communication & Creative Media, Room 201 The Emergent Media Center (EMC) and MakerLab will be showcased on main campus during Family Weekend—talk with students about the ground-breaking projects they are working on in the health, education, business, social change and exploratory art spheres. Games, interactive digital art and mobile apps are on display, plus pieces produced with 3D printers and laser cutters. Try out a 6’ winged harness that acts as a controller in an Oculus Rift virtual reality flight simulation. Interact with media in a whole new way! 10:15–11:00 AM MEET THE DEAN & FACULTY This informal session offers an opportunity for your family to get to know Deans and faculty. Division of Communication & Creative Media – Paula Willoquet-Maricondi, Dean Center for Communication & Creative Media Robert P. Stiller School of Business – Scott Baker, Associate Dean Alumni Auditorium Division of Information Technology & Sciences – Robert Marino, Dean IDX Student Life Center, Argosy Gymnasium Division of Education & Human Services – Faculty Members: Barbara Colombo, Tarn Foerg, Phil Cykon and Patti Aldredge Perry Hall, Presentation Room 11:15 AM–12:15 PM FACULTY & STAFF PRESENTATIONS Varied Presentations will be held in various locations around campus. Please review the Faculty and Staff Presentation Schedule, and attend the sessions of your choice. 11:30 AM–3:00 PM SENATOR PATRICK LEAHY CENTER FOR DIGITAL INVESTIGATION (LCDI) OPEN HOUSE Miller Center: LCDI is at our Lakeside Campus, 175 Lakeside Avenue. Shuttle service is available. Visit the LCDI and meet students who are helping Vermont law enforcement stay on the cutting edge of digital investigations. You will also meet student employees who will be presenting current research and development projects. OVER >> Saturday, September 26 (continued) 12:30 PM LIVE DEMONSTRATION OF CALVIN COOLIDGE’S LIFE Coolidge Hall Meet Jim Cooke, a solo historical performer who spent 30 years of his life performing across the country in the role of Calvin Coolidge. He will be joining us for the Grand Opening of the SMART Space at the Coolidge House—where President Coolidge and his wife, Grace, were married in the summer of 1905. Learn about Coolidge family history, and take a tour of the Coolidge home that is now our new Champlain College center for academic success. 1:30–2:30 PM STUDY MENTORS AND RESOURCE TUTORS (SMART) SPACE OPEN HOUSE SMART Space at Coolidge Hall Tours of the SMART Space and Coolidge House will be offered every 15 minutes. The SMART Space (Study Mentors And Resource Tutors) is a one-stop-shop for academic support from Academic Coaching, the Accounting and Finance Lab, English Language Learning Lab, Math Tutors, Tech Tutors, and the Writing Center. It also provides individual and group meeting areas with the latest technology, a meditation/relaxation room and massage chairs for student use. Come visit! 3:00–4:30 PM ENJOY ACTIVITIES IN THE BEAUTIFUL BURLINGTON AREA & BEYOND Take this free time to explore downtown and the waterfront, or venture further afield to local trails and attractions. Please see the Burlington & Beyond sheet for suggested sites. 4:30–7:00 PM DINNER IDX Student Life Center, Dining Hall, and the new EATS facility in the Center for Communication & Creative Media Join your student and other families for dinner. You may arrive any time between 4:30–7:00 PM. Guests pay at the door of IDX ($10.75 per person); no charge for residential students. Alternatively, you are also welcome to check out our new dining facility, EATS, from 4:00–11:00 PM. EATS offers an à la carte menu. 8:00 PM AN EVENING OF IMPROV COMEDY Alumni Auditorium Saturday evening’s improvisation promises to be an engaging, fun, comical, enlightening and interactive experience. Spontaneous comedy, more often than not, involves adult subject matter (mature language, sexual situations, drug use, etc.). Not suitable for children under 12 years. 8:00 PM THE GRIND IDX Student Life Center, Fireside Lounge A safe space for students to play and/or listen to all kinds of performances: music, spoken word, comedy, you name it! On this special night, our regular Grind performers will provide a sampling of favorites for your entertainment. Sunday, September 27 10:00 AM MOUNT PHILO HIKE Mount Philo State Park, Charlotte, Vermont Enjoy an easy hike up Mt. Philo (elev. 968’), offering spectacular views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks. Meet some of the staff from Student Life and enjoy a beginner/moderate, short hike. We will meet you there and will pay the admission fees from 9:45–10:00 AM. OVER >> Sunday, September 27 continued 12:00 PM CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE MEN’S RUGBY CLUB VS. FITCHBURG STATE UNIVERSITY University of Vermont Rugby/Football Field Join us for the Champlain College’s Men’s Rugby Club match against Fitchburg State University. Our Men’s Rugby Club is one of the longest-standing and most-active clubs on campus. Please come and enjoy the match and cheer us on to a victory. Driving directions: from Champlain heading north on Route 7, take a right on Main Street heading away from the lake. In approximately half a mile, take a right onto Spear Street and follow the circle around to the left, putting you on East Avenue. Once on East Avenue, take your first right at the traffic light. The parking lot for the field is located behind the police station. Saturday, October 3 THE ANNUAL SARAH RAMSEY STRONG 5K The annual Sarah Ramsey Strong 5K honors the memory of alumna Sarah Elizabeth Ramsey, ’12. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Sarah Ramsey Strong Fund at Champlain College. The 5K Run will be along the Burlington Bike Path, starting at Champlain College’s Lakeside Campus, extending to the Burlington Sailing Center and back to Lakeside. The race will be followed by an after-party at ArtsRiot. REGISTER AT www.sarahramseystrong.com 2:00 PM RACE REGISTRATION OPENS Miller Center at Champlain College, 175 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington 4:00 PM RACE START Burlington Bike Path/Island Line Trail 5:00 PM AFTER-PARTY ArtsRiot, 400 Pine Street, Burlington Adults $20, Students $15, Children 12 years and under $10, Teams of 10+ $130 Don’t Forget CAMPUS SHUTTLES VISIT OUR CAMPUS GET SOCIAL from Maple Street to BOOKSTORE for Champlain College’s the Miller Center at Lakeside every 5 minutes in The Center for Family Weekend Communication & Creative Media 4:30–11:00 PM Friday #CHAMPFW 7:30 AM–11:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM– 5:00 PM OVER >> Faculty & Staff Presentations 11:15 AM–12:15 PM STUDY ABROAD: INTERNATIONALIZING YOUR CHAMPLAIN EXPERIENCE Presented by: Noah Goldblatt, Study Abroad Director IDX Student Life Center, Argosy Gymnasium Learn about international education and study abroad opportunities at Champlain. Discover how these opportunities foster students’ personal and professional growth and global perspective. 11:15 AM–12:15 PM RADICALLY PRAGMATIC CAREER SUCCESS: THE CHAMPLAIN EXPERIENCE Presented by: Tanja Hinterstoisser, Ph.D., Director of Career Services Center for Communication & Creative Media, Room 221 Champlain College’s success hinges on the success of our graduates. We can’t wait to share the phenomenal results our graduates have been reporting for our Career Outcomes report. Hear from the Director of Career Services about how our Career Services team delivers programs that make all the difference in achieving such outstanding outcomes. The Career Services team helps students hone in on the skills of their majors, network with a community of employers and alumni, secure internships, develop their unique brand, prepare for graduate school, and, ultimately, become a successful working graduate of Champlain College.
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