Auburn University Parents’ Association FALL FAMILY WEEKEND 2016 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS *All events occur on Auburn University’s campus unless specified with an address. **Select events requiring pre-registration or a cost has been noted with the respective images: $ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 12:00 PM – FALL FAMILY WEEKEND REGISTRATION 5:30 PM Auburn Alumni Center At registration, you will pick up your Fall Family Weekend wristband for access to events over the next two days. 10:00 AM – SWEETS IN THE SUITE 2:00 PM Office of Student Involvement Student Center, Suite 3130 Stop by the Office of Student Involvement for a sweet treat and an opportunity to learn about involvement on campus from our Involvement Ambassadors. The Involvement Ambassadors will be on hand to discuss involvement opportunities, give tours of our office, and answer any questions you may have regarding involvement. 11:45 AM – COW TALES AT COMER HALL 2:00 PM College of Agriculture Comer Hall Parents are invited attend Cow Tales at Comer Hall hosted by the College of Agriculture on Friday, September 30 beginning at 11:45 am. The event includes a seminar from a beloved College of Agriculture faculty member on “The History of Auburn Traditions” followed by an overview of the college and an Ag Hill tour led by our Ag Ambassadors. The deadline to register is September 16, 2015. Register online by visiting agriculture.auburn.edu/admissions/events/homecoming-and-ag-roundup/. 12:00 PM – RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM: NATIONAL PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARS EDITION 1:00 PM The Honors College 1203 Haley Center The Honors College Research Colloquium (HCRC) is a platform for Honors students to present their research that they are undergoing at Auburn University. In this special edition of the HCRC Honors students that are applying for and/or won National Prestigious Scholarships (such as Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell, Gates-Cambridge, Truman, Goldwater) will present to showcase their work that has positioned them to be great applicants and winners. Light refreshments will be provided. 1:00 PM – POP ON IN TO MEET THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR! 2:30 PM Office of the Registrar Courtyard of Langdon Hall The Office of the Registrar invites students and parents to pop on over to our popsicle social and meet the Office of the Registrar. CONTINUED: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER, 30 1:00 PM – POP AND POPCORN WITH UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 3:00 PM University College – Exploratory Advising Center Cater Lawn The University College looks forward to welcoming students and guests for an afternoon treat and meet the staff of the Exploratory Advising Center and Interdisciplinary Studies. 2:00 PM – COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM TOURS 2:30 PM College of Architecture, Design and Construction The Gorrie Center, Dudley Hall – Room 109, Wallace Hall – Room 207 Join the College of Architecture, Design, and Construction student ambassadors for a program tour. Tours of the McWhorter School of Building Science will be at the Gorrie Center. Tours for the School of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture will be at 109 Dudley Hall, and tours for the School of Industrial Design and Graphic Design will be led from 207 Wallace Hall. Parents need to register by emailing Katherine Buck at [email protected] by Wednesday, September 28th. 2:00 PM – AUBURN ABROAD TRAVELING CARNIVAL 4:00 PM Auburn Abroad 243 Foy Hall Come one, come all! Satisfy your wanderlust by exploring Auburn University’s 100+ study abroad opportunities. Try your hand at whimsical games and kick start your adventure abroad! 2:00 PM – EDUCATE YOURSELF ON THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 4:00 PM College of Education Haley Center, First Floor near AU Bookstore The College of Education looks forward to welcoming parents, students and alumni to the 2016 Fall Family Weekend celebration. Each academic unit in the College of Education will have a table set up that highlights their respective academic programs, outreach efforts, research endeavors and other exciting news. Additionally, faculty, staff and students will be on hand to meet and greet you as well as answer any questions you may have about the College of Education. 2:30 PM – TOUR OF THE HALLIDAY CARY PICK HOUSE, HEADQUARTERS OF THE CARY 3:30 PM CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF PHILANTHROPY & NONPROFIT STUDIES Women’s Philanthropy Board Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies 360 North College Street Students, parents, and guests are invited to attend a tour of the Halliday Cary Pick House, headquarters of the Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies. Learn about programs such as the Women’s Philanthropy Board, Camp iCare, and Volunteers in Philanthropy while exploring a hidden gem of Auburn University’s campus. 3:00 PM – THIS IS AUBURN LECTURE SERIES 4:00 PM Auburn Athletics, OCM, Auburn Alumni Alumni Center, Godwin Room The This is Auburn Speaker Series features speakers with a connection to Auburn University who speak on a wide range of topics relating to Auburn people, history, sports, programs, and research. The September 30 speaker is Bill Hutto, director of the Auburn University Aviation Center and Aiprort. His presentation is titled, “Auburn Aviation: A Rich History and a Bright Future.” CONTINUED: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 3:00 PM – SAMUEL GINN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING CUPOLA TOURS 5:00 PM Samuel Ginn College of Engineering Lowe Grand Foyer of the Shelby Center The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering will be offering Cupola Tours conducted by Engineering stu- dents. The tour will view all the College of Engineering buildings, some labs and our car teams. We will have one tour that will leave at 3:00 p.m. and one tour that will leave at 4:00 p.m. Tours will take approxi- mately 1 hour. 3:00 PM – SCHOOL OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE SCIENCES OPEN HOUSE 5:00 PM School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences Atrium – School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences We welcome parents to visit the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences and view interesting information about our degree programs, research, field experience and school activities. Tours of the school will be available by our Student Ambassadors, and faculty will be on hand to talk with parents. Light refreshments will be served. 3:30 PM – CATER PORCH TALK WITH THE DIRECTOR OF THE HONORS COLLEGE 4:30 PM The Honors College Front Porch of Cater Hall The Cater Porch Talk (CPT) series brings top university officials to the front of Cater Hall to address Honors students in an informal setting. Our special Fall Family Weekend edition of CPT will feature our very own Dr. Melissa Baumann, Auburn University’s Director of The Honors College, Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Studies, and Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Baumann will speak about the value of an Honors education, what is Honors and The Honors College, as well as how do you get the most out of an Honors education - before and after graduation. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. 4:00 PM – SOUTHEASTERN RAPTOR CENTER PRESENTS “FOOTBALL, FANS & FEATHERS” $ 5:00 PM Southeastern Raptor Center Southeastern Raptor Center Outdoor Amphitheater FOOTBALL, FANS & FEATHERS is a raptor presentation featuring a number of live raptors presented in flight for the crowd (including a WAR EAGLE!). The presentation is educational and entertaining. Appropriate for all ages. Show starts at 4pm. Admission is payable upon arrival. Location is the Southeastern Raptor Center at 1350 Pratt-Carden Drive in Auburn (near the Wire Road/Shug Jordan Parkway intersection). Great opportunity to see and learn about the birds up close. Cost to attend is $5 per person, and children under the age of 3 may attend for free. 4:00 PM – WAR EAGLE GIRLS AND PLAINSMEN CAMPUS WALKING TOURS 5:00 PM Auburn Athletics Alumni Center Campus walking tours will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Alumni Center. Auburn’s student representatives, the War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen, will host groups. Tours can be directed to Jordan-Hare stadium for locker room tours, or back to the Alumni Center. 4:00 PM – JORDAN-HARE STADIUM TOURS 6:00 PM Auburn Athletics Jordan-Hare Stadium See the Tigers Den and preview the locker room setup for Saturday’s game. Fans have the opportunity to go onto the south end-zone warning track and see Jordan-Hare pre-game. Photographers will be on sight to take photos. CONTINUED: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 5:00 PM – AU BOOKSTORE FAMILY SHOPPING NIGHT 7:00 PM AU Bookstore AU Bookstore – Haley Center Ground Floor The Auburn University Bookstore is excited to welcome students, parents, and guests for a shopping event during Fall Family Weekend. Enjoy two extra business hours to find Auburn and gameday gear from 5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m. Fall Family Weekend Participants will receive 15% off clothing and novelties during this time. Light refreshments, giveaways, freebies, and a surprise Auburn book signing are all included! 6:00 PM – HOMECOMING PARADE 7:00 PM Student Government Association Downtown Auburn Auburn’s annual Homecoming Parade passes through downtown Auburn. All members of the community are encouraged to attend this family-friendly event showcasing various student groups, homecoming floats, and other community organizations. 6:30 PM – PEP RALLY 7:00 PM Student Government Association Gay Street Municipal Parking Lot After the Homecoming Parade, stick around downtown for a spirited pep rally to gear Tiger fans up for the Louisiana Monroe Football Game. 7:00 PM – HOMECOMING CONCERT 8:00 PM University Program Council, Auburn Alumni Association, SGA Gay Street Municipal Parking Lot Wrap up a day full of activities with a downtown concert sponsored by the Auburn Alumni Association, SGA, and University Program Council. This event will feature White Tie Rock Ensenble and Echosmith.