Friday, November 1, 2019

Parent & Family Weekend Welcome Center

8:00AM - 5:00PM, Sumers Welcome Center

Please stop by to pick up your registration packet including any pre-purchased tickets, a finalized schedule, and a complimentary Parent and Family Weekend gift. Your student may check in for you.

Back to the Classroom

8:30AM - 5:00PM, Various Locations

Join your student in a class or visit a variety of other Friday classes. Class listings are available at check-in.

St. Louis City (Bus Tour)**

9:00AM - 11:00AM, Outside

St. Louis isn’t a normal city, and this isn’t a normal tour. We’ll take you beyond what you know and love about St. Louis, showing both the grandeur and the dark underbelly that is our fascinating city. From South City to the Downtown, from Fairgrounds Park to Forest Park, you’ll see it all, learning just how perfectly the pieces fit together.

Wellbeing in Student Life at Washington University

9:30AM - 10:30AM, Umrath Lounge, Umrath Hall

Join Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Support and Wellness Dr. Kirk Dougher for an interactive presentation and discussion about the wellbeing issues facing students of this current generation and for Washington University students in particular. Learn about how the University, through programs and services that are part of the Division of Student Affairs, supports students. Come prepared any questions you have been wanting to ask! Coffee and a light breakfast will be served.

** Events marked with this symbol denote an event that requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at families.wustl.edu

Central West End (Walking Tour)**

10:00AM - 12:00PM, Outside

This tour explores the grand architecture and rich history of a quaint late nineteenth century neighborhood on the edge of Forest Park. It’s been home to private streets, stately Victorian-era mansions, prohibition-era parties, mid-century experiments, and one of the world’s largest collections of mosaics.

Old North St. Louis (Walking Tour)**

10:00AM - 12:00PM, Outside

Chocolate malts, flounder houses, and Gothic architecture, oh my! Old North St. Louis has done and seen it all. Highlights of this tour include histories of St. Louis immigration, some of the city’s oldest and still thriving businesses, and exploring what remains of wild city planning ideas.

Women’s Literary History (Bus Tour)**

10:00AM - 12:00PM, Outside

Craving a historical look at STL women in literature? This unique tour will take you on a journey through the city’s rich literary history exploring the lives of local women authors throughout history, thriving indie bookstores still making a huge impact, and the city’s impressive collection of libraries.

Student Entrepreneurial Program Panel

10:30AM - 11:30AM, Skandalaris Center, Mallinckrodt Center 128

The Student Entrepreneurial Program (StEP) will present a panel discussion led by representatives from Washington University’s student-run businesses. The discussion will cover a number of topics, including the challenge of balancing school and business responsibilities, the knowledge and skills gained from running a business, and how prospective student-entrepreneurs can get involved with a business of their own. After the presentation, we will open the floor for questions from the audience.

** Events marked with this symbol denote an event that requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at families.wustl.edu

Overcoming Academic Challenges at WashU

10:30AM - 11:45AM, Seigle Hall L006

The Learning Center works closely with academic departments and other campus partners to support students in their academic transition to Washington University. It’s not uncommon for first-year students’ academic performance to fall short of their expectations. Learn how The Learning Center and its campus partners help students overcome common academic challenges at Washington University.

Everything You Ever Want to Know About the Career Center but Were Afraid to Ask Your Student: Advice for Families

10:45AM - 11:45AM, McDonnell Hall 162

Mark Smith, Director of the Career Center, will share information on services and resources available as well as provide advice for families.

Common Reading Program Recap and Discussion for Parents and Families

11:00AM - 12:00PM, Goldberg Formal Lounge, Danforth University Center

This year’s Common Reading selection Hate Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship by Nadine Strossen discusses an issue at the heart of many campuses today. As students begin their academic journeys surrounded by individuals with opposing ideas, this book addresses the slippery slope of censorship and why many institutions prioritize maintaining free speech over eliminating hate speech. Discussion of this critical subject during students’ first days at the university will set them up for the many opportunities to engage in meaningful dialogue during their time here. A faculty member who participated in Common Reading Program discussions will provide parents and families with an inside view of what transpired during the discussions with students. Please join in the conversation even if you have not had the opportunity to read the book.

Free Speech and Art Activism: A Self-Guided Tour and Display Inspired by the Common Read

11:00AM - 1:00PM, Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Galleries and Study Room (Room 104), and Kenneth and Nancy Kranzberg Art & Architecture Library

Continue the discussion around this year’s Common Read, Hate: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship by Nadine Strossen, with artworks from the Kemper Art Museum’s collection and the special exhibition Ai Weiwei: Bare Life.

** Events marked with this symbol denote an event that requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at families.wustl.edu

Electrical & Systems Engineering Open House

12:00PM - 12:45PM, Rodin Auditorium, Green Hall 0120

Speak with Dr. Martin Arthur, department chair, about courses, research, and other opportunities for your student.

Computer Science & Engineering: Now More Than Ever

12:00PM - 12:45PM, Jolley Hall 309

The popularity of computer science and engineering has soared nationwide. Faculty will discuss this trend and our response to growing numbers in our courses and increasingly diverse student background.

Film and Media Studies Open House

12:00PM - 1:30PM, Seigle Hall 400

Please join the faculty of Film & Media for an informal meet and greet. Refreshments provided.

Residential College/Community Director Open Office Hours

12:00PM - 2:30PM, RCD Offices, Residential Colleges/Communities

Join your student’s Residential College/Community Director during open office hours to connect. Light snacks will be provided.

Arts & Sciences Study Abroad Information Session

1:00PM - 1:45PM, Brown Hall 118

Come hear about the range of study abroad programs open to Arts & Sciences students from Overseas Programs staff and returned students. An overview of the philosophy, policies, and application procedures will be provided, with plenty of time for questions. An identical session will be offered Friday, November 1st at 1:45PM.

Chemistry Open House – Chem 105

1:00PM - 2:00PM, Wrighton Hall 250

Families are invited to meet with the faculty members teaching Chemistry 105 and 151, and to learn about our objectives for the course and our philosophies for teaching and learning. We will briefly describe course policies and standards, and the supplementary-support programs that are available for your students. We look forward to meeting you and to answering your questions.

** Events marked with this symbol denote an event that requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at families.wustl.edu

Chemistry Open House – Chem 111

1:00PM - 2:00PM, Wrighton Hall 201

Families are invited to meet with the faculty members teaching Chemistry 111 and 151, and to learn about our objectives for the course and our philosophies for teaching and learning. We will briefly describe course policies and standards, and the supplementary-support programs that are available for your students. We look forward to meeting you and to answering your questions.

Education Open House

1:00PM - 2:00PM, Seigle Hall 107

Please join representatives from the Department of Education for a meet and greet.

Financing a Medical Education

1:00PM - 2:00PM, Brown Hall 100

Bridget O’Neal, Assistant Dean & Director of Financial Aid of the Washington University School of Medicine, will speak about various avenues through which one might finance a medical education including through scholarships, both merit and need-based, government and military scholarships, bank loans, and the role families play. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

Classics Open House

1:00PM - 2:30PM, Umrath Hall 224

Please join representatives from the Classics Department for a meet and greet.

International & Area Studies Open House/Global Citizenship Program/Sigma Iota Rho

1:00PM - 2:30PM, McMillan Hall 259

International and Area Studies majors, potential majors, members of the Global Citizenship Program, and members of Sigma Iota Rho and their families are welcome. Please join us for a brief presentation about our major, our students, and study abroad options within our program followed by light refreshments. This will be a chance to chat with faculty and students from our programs.

** Events marked with this symbol denote an event that requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at families.wustl.edu

Civic and Community Engagement Open House with the Gephardt Institute

1:00PM - 2:30PM, Stix House

Visit the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement to learn about programs, resources, and opportunities available to your students.

Office of Student Success Open House

1:00PM - 2:30PM, Women's Building 102

Get to know the Office for Student Success staff, including Assistant Provost Anthony Tillman, Assistant Dean Harvey R. Fields, Jr., Ms. Lucy Chin, and representatives of the Deneb STARS Student Leadership Corps and learn more about the tightknit community and programming that makes up the Deneb STARS Program. Enjoy light refreshments and an informal open house in the Office for Student Success Suite with short remarks at 1:45 pm.

Biomedical Engineering Open Teaching Lab

1:00PM - 2:30PM, Brauer Hall 2011

The past few years in our department have seen great growth in the variety and quality of hands- on learning opportunities for our students. Please join us for an open lab where you can try these experiments. On hand will be teaching assistants from your students' classes, led by Lecturer Patricia Widder, to guide you in explorations of physiology, instrumentation, and thermodynamics. We aim for you both to learn more about your students' education and to learn a healthy sampling of biomedical engineering yourself.

Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science Open House

1:00PM - 2:30PM, Urbauer Hall 318

Join professors and students in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science for light refreshments and discussion of classes, projects, and student life at Washington University. The event will include poster presentations by undergraduate students on their research.

Everything You Ever Want to Know About the Career Center but Were Afraid to Ask Your Student: Advice for Families

1:15PM - 2:15PM, Wrighton Hall 300

Mark Smith, Director of the Career Center, will share information on services and resources available as well as provide advice for families.

** Events marked with this symbol denote an event that requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at families.wustl.edu

Computer Science & Engineering: Open House and Round Robin

1:30PM - 2:30PM, Jolley Hall 309

Join CSE faculty and current students for a panel discussion of research opportunities and activities offered within CSE. Our Women in Computer Science (WiCS) organization will discuss their experiences at the recent Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing conference, the world’s largest gathering of women technologists. Learn about our popular summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates program (REU), and see posters of student work presented at this year’s REU Symposium. Newly appointed faculty will give an overview of the research they bring to the department. Come find out why faculty and students are excited about getting involved in Computer Science and Engineering.

Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering: Interdisciplinary Opportunities

1:30PM - 2:30PM, Brauer Hall 3015

The Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering offers students a cutting- edge look at the interconnections between chemical engineering and the search for solutions to energy and environmental challenges. Meet with department faculty and current undergraduates and learn about experiences and opportunities available to our students, as well as new developments in departmental program offerings.

East Asian Languages and Cultures Open House

1:30PM - 2:30PM, Busch Hall 117

Come meet the faculty of the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures to discover more about our undergraduate programs in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Light refreshments provided.

German Open House

1:30PM - 2:30PM, Ridgley Hall 317

Come meet the faculty of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures to discover how our undergraduate program combines excellent language instruction with courses in a wide range of historical, political, cultural and literary areas of interest. Light refreshments provided.

** Events marked with this symbol denote an event that requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at families.wustl.edu

Cherokee Street (Walking Tour)**

1:30PM - 3:30PM, Outside

From a bustling commercial district that welcomed city shoppers hopping right off the streetcar line to a vibrant arts and cultural center, this tour explores the history of one of the greatest streets in St. Louis. On a tour of Cherokee street, you’ll see an old movie theatre, a brewery atop the natural cave system that lies beneath, and lots (and lots!) of local art.

Downtown St. Louis (Walking Tour)**

1:30PM - 3:30PM, Outside

This tour gives a sweeping, entertaining overview of the city’s intricate history and beautiful architecture—all within the core of Downtown. We’ll time travel through St. Louis, moving through the city when it was a colonial fur trading village, through the booming Gilded Age, and on to the misguided urban planning choices of the mid-twentieth century. Oh, and the Arch!

St. Louis City (Bus Tour)**

1:30PM - 3:30PM, Outside

Arts & Sciences Study Abroad Information Session

1:45PM - 2:30PM, Brown Hall 118

Meet the Deans: Arts & Sciences

2:30PM - 3:30PM, Wrighton Hall 300

Take this opportunity to meet the deans of the undergraduate schools and learn more about the exciting developments taking place within each school. You will have the opportunity to see the curriculum at work by viewing students’ projects and research.

** Events marked with this symbol denote an event that requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at families.wustl.edu

Meet the Deans: Business

2:30PM - 3:30PM, Simon Hall 122

Meet the Deans: Engineering

2:30PM - 3:30PM, Brauer Hall 0120

Meet the Deans: Sam Fox

2:30PM - 3:30PM, Kuehner Court, Weil Hall 210

Olin Business School's Weston Career Center Meet & Greet

3:00PM - 4:00PM, Simon Hall 118

Families are invited to meet with the staff and career coaches of the Weston Career Center. The Weston Career Center helps business students make the most of their college experience as they prepare for the future. Stop by to learn more about all career-related topics, including resume writing, interviewing, internships, and full-time jobs. We look forward to meeting you and to answering your questions.

McKelvey Engineering Reception

3:30PM - 4:30PM, Brauer Atrium

After the dean’s talk, join Dean Bobick, faculty and staff for light refreshments.

** Events marked with this symbol denote an event that requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at families.wustl.edu

Parent and Family Reception with Student Affairs Senior Leadership

3:30PM - 4:45PM, Umrath Lounge, Umrath Hall

Join Washington University’s student affairs senior leadership team, including staff who oversee residential life, career services, athletics and recreation, student activities, student health and wellness, diversity and inclusion, and student success programs, for a parent and family reception. All are welcome, including students. Refreshments will be served.

Forest Park Tour (Walking Tour)**

4:00PM - 6:00PM, Outside

This tour explores WashU’s beloved “front yard,” the city’s favorite bigger-than-Central-Park- park. Forest Park offers a fascinating history: from prairie landscapes to the 1904 World’s Fair, from city sleeping grounds to crime-ridden spots, to a rebirth as one of the best parks we’ve ever visited.

Voices and Sounds of WashU: a cappella concert**

7:30PM - 9:30PM, 560 Music Center

Enjoy an evening of musical entertainment by some of Washington University’s most talented performers including a cappella groups, student soloists, and ensembles. Consider enjoying dinner with your student on the Delmar Loop at 6:00PM before walking over to the concert. Please note the show will start promptly at 7:30PM. Parking on the Loop is limited. Allow at least 15 minutes to find parking and walk to the 560 Music Center.

Performing Arts Department presents: Legally Blonde**

8:00PM - 10:00PM, Edison Theatre, Mallinckrodt Center

Watch the Performing Arts Department’s student production of Legally Blonde. For tickets call 314-935-6543 or visit pad.wustl.edu for more info. WashU student tickets are FREE!

** Events marked with this symbol denote an event that requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at families.wustl.edu

Saturday, November 2, 2019

Parent & Family Weekend Welcome Center

8:00AM - 4:30PM, Sumers Welcome Center

Please stop by to pick up your registration packet including any pre-purchased tickets, a finalized schedule, and a complimentary Parent and Family Weekend gift. Your student may check in for you.

Soulard (Walking Tour)**

9:00AM - 11:00AM, Outside

Get a taste of the red brick city by waltzing down the streets of one of St. Louis’s oldest and most classic neighborhoods. This tour highlights early nineteenth-century architecture, a bustling Farmer’s Market, and sweetens the experience with stories of cyclones and exploding sewers.

St. Louis City (Bus Tour)**

9:00AM - 11:00AM, Outside

Chancellor Martin: The Undergraduate Experience

10:00AM - 11:00AM, Hillman Hall 70

Chancellor Andrew D. Martin will discuss the educational experience of the University’s undergraduate students.

Central West End Tour (Walking Tour)**

10:00AM - 12:00PM, Outside

** Events marked with this symbol denote an event that requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at families.wustl.edu

Old North St. Louis Tour (Walking Tour)**

10:00AM - 12:00PM, Outside

Women’s Literary History (Bus Tour)**

10:00AM - 12:00PM, Outside

Fraternity and Sorority Life Information Session and Space Tours

11:00AM - 12:00PM, Wilson Hall 214

Join our professional staff members who work with Fraternity and Sorority Life at Washington University and get to know some of our student leaders our FSL community. After the information session, families will have an opportunity to join breakout groups to do one of the following: tour an IFC Fraternity house, see the WPA Sorority suites, and hear from our NPHC and MGC members.

Residential Life Upperclassmen Housing Tours

11:00AM - 12:00PM, Village House Lobby

Join the Residential Life professional staff as you tour various upperclassmen housing options including the North Side and residential life off-campus apartments.

Not Your Parent’s Library

11:15AM - 11:45AM, Olin Library, Level 1, Room 142

Many of today’s students keep the library in their pocket and access it with their cell phone. Journal articles appear at the click of a mouse. Some newspapers from the 1800s are now digitized and can be searched instantaneously. No longer is the library merely a repository for books. Come see the resources and services provided by the Library to today’s Washington University students.

** Events marked with this symbol denote an event that requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at families.wustl.edu

Parent and Family Weekend Tailgate**

11:30AM - 1:00PM, Outside Sumers Recreation Center

Join with other WashU families, faculty, and staff for a family tailgate. Menu items provided by Pappy’s Smokehouse, a top-rated St. Louis barbeque restaurant. Families should purchase one ticket per family member, but children under 2 years of age may eat for free. Please include your WashU student when purchasing tickets.

Financial Responsibility: Starting a Conversation with Your College Student

11:30AM - 12:30PM, Brown Hall 100

Now is a good time to start a conversation with your student about financial responsibility. For many students, the college experience provides an opportunity to be in charge of their finances for the first time. Conversations about budgeting, building good credit, and spending responsibly are fundamental to establishing sound financial habits. Amy Kweskin, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Chief Financial Officer, will speak about the important role parents play in helping their student develop financial responsibility. Amy will also be joined by a student who will share their perspective on these important topics.

Forest Park (Walking Tour)**

11:30AM - 1:30PM, Outside

Soulard (Walking Tour)**

11:30AM - 1:30PM, Outside

** Events marked with this symbol denote an event that requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at families.wustl.edu

Brief Tour of the Olin Library

11:45AM - 12:15PM, Olin Library, Level 1 Lobby

The tour will begin in the Olin Library Level 1 Lobby and will visit the following: the Help Desk and other major service areas, instructional areas, individual and group study areas, the New Book and Pop Lit areas, the Newman Tower of Collections and Exploration, and the Thomas Gallery exhibit.

Undergraduate Research Symposium

12:00PM - 3:00PM, Wrighton Hall 300 and Olin Library

The Undergraduate Research Symposium showcases research conducted by more than 200 WashU undergraduates in all disciplines. Come to learn about the exciting work being done across the university. All welcome!

Football - Washington University vs. Augustana College**

1:00PM - 3:00PM, Francis Olympic Field

Join us as the Washington University Bears take on Augustana College in our 8th game of the season.

Fashion Design Department Showcase: Garments in the Gallery

1:30PM - 2:30PM, Holmes Lounge, Ridgley Hall

Join us during this special opportunity to view the student work up-close, on live models and speak with student designers about their creative research and process. This gallery style exhibition of fashion will feature work from the Introduction to Fashion, Patternmaking and Production and Digital Patternmaking.

LGBTQIA Open House

2:00PM - 3:00PM, Danforth University Center 276

Drop by and meet student leaders, faculty, and staff who are a part of and/or support the LGBTQIA community on campus, while getting your questions answered about LGBTQIA campus life and resources. Light refreshments will be served.

** Events marked with this symbol denote an event that requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at families.wustl.edu

Cherokee Street (Walking Tour)**

2:00PM - 4:00PM, Outside

Downtown St. Louis Tour (Walking Tour)**

2:00PM - 4:00PM, Outside

St. Louis City (Bus Tour)**

2:00PM - 4:00PM, Outside

Music Department Showcase

3:00PM - 5:00PM, 560 Music Center, E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall

Spend an afternoon enjoying the musical talents of students from all over Washington University. The Music Department Showcase is an exciting event featuring some of the University's most gifted singers and instrumentalists, as soloists and in small and large ensembles. Free admission. Reception to follow. No reservations or registration required. Parking is available in the garage at the rear of the building, or consider taking the Green Line Shuttle Bus from the Main Campus.

** Events marked with this symbol denote an event that requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at families.wustl.edu

Sumers Recreation Center Open House

3:00PM - 5:00PM, Sumers Recreation Center

The Sumers Recreation Center is the premier fitness and leisure destination on campus. Join us for an informal open house with a variety of passive and active engagement opportunities:

4pm: Step HIIT Class 5pm: Yoga Sculpt Class 5pm: Facility Tour 5:30pm: Cycle Class 5:30pm: Zumba Class

*must be at least 18 years of age to use the Center or participate in classes

St. Louis City (Bus Tour)**

4:30PM - 6:30PM, Outside

Juggling Showcase**

7:00PM - 9:00PM, Graham Chapel

Come join the WU Juggling Club for the annual juggling showcase. This spectacular show features internationally acclaimed performances by some of the world's best jugglers for a night of awe-inspiring entertainment.

Jazz at Goldberg

7:00PM - 9:00PM, Goldberg Formal Lounge, Danforth University Center

Enjoy live music by local jazz artists and good conversation with other WashU families and students. Desserts will be served.

Performing Arts Department presents: Legally Blonde**

8:00PM - 10:00PM, Edison Theatre, Mallinckrodt Center

Watch the Performing Arts Department’s student production of Legally Blonde. For tickets call 314-935-6543 or visit pad.wustl.edu for more info. WashU student tickets are FREE!

** Events marked with this symbol denote an event that requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at families.wustl.edu

Sunday, November 3, 2019

Performing Arts Department presents: Legally Blonde**

2:00PM - 4:00PM, Edison Theatre, Mallinckrodt Center

Watch the Performing Arts Department’s student production of Legally Blonde. For tickets call 314-935-6543 or visit pad.wustl.edu for more info. WashU student tickets are FREE!

** Events marked with this symbol denote an event that requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at families.wustl.edu

Additional Events for Early Arrival Thursday, October 31, 2019

We recognize that many parent and family members may be traveling in early on Thursday, October 31. Below are some opportunities to engage with should you arrive to campus early.

At the Table: Chef as Artist and Executive

8:00AM -11:15AM, Emerson Auditorium, Knight Hall

A Fireside chat with Danny Meyer, Founder of Shake Shack and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group. Followed by a panel discussion on Authenticity & Building Sustainability in the Business of Food.

7:30AM – 8:00AM Registration and networking with food and drink 8:00AM – 8:45AM Fireside Chat with Danny Meyer 8:45AM – 9:00AM Q&A 9:00AM – 9:15AM Break 9:15AM – 10:00AM Panel discussion: Moderator Peter Boumgarden Panelist: Danny Meyer, Gerard Craft, Kevin Nashen and Zoë Robinson 10:00AM – 10:15AM Panel Q&A 10:15AM – 11:15AM Food and networking

** Events marked with this symbol denote an event that requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at families.wustl.edu