Family Weekend 2008
Friday, Nov. 7- Sunday, Nov. 9

Schedule of Events

(View a PDF version of the Family Weekend brochure)

• Weekend Activities
• Friday, Nov. 7
• Saturday, Nov. 8
• Sunday, Nov. 9

Weekend Activities

Family Weekend Registration
Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources, Community Room
Check in and pick up your passes for the weekend’s events.
Saturday, Nov. 8, 8 a.m.– 1 p.m.

Art Exhibition
VU Center for the Arts, Brauer Museum of Art
“Domestic Vision: Twenty-Five Years of the Art of Joel Sheesley” and “Encounters/Encuentros: Tradition and Innovation in the Art of Spain and Latin America, Works by Hispanic Artists from the Brauer Museum of Art’s Permanent Collection” will be exhibited.
Admission is free.
Friday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 9, Noon – 5 p.m.

University Book Center Hours
Spend $50 and receive a 15 percent discount on all clothing and gift items.
Friday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Valparaiso Union, Lobby
The lobby is available to families as a resting or meeting place during these hours.
Friday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 8, 8 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Sunday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. – Midnight

Valparaiso Union, Game Area
The game area is open to families free of charge.
Friday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 8, Noon – 1 a.m.
Sunday, Nov. 9, Noon – Midnight

Grinders
Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources
When you’re in the Christopher Center, visit the lower level and stop by Grinders, a cyber café featuring fair trade coffee. Homemade pastries, wraps, sandwiches and bottled beverages also are available. Meal cards accepted.
Friday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 9, 1 p.m. – 11 p.m.

2008 VU Alumni Association Christmas Ornament
Reserve your 2008 VUAA ornament, celebrating the university’s 150th anniversary, on the attached registration form, and pick it up at registration. Ornaments from some previous years will be available for purchase at registration.

 

Friday, Nov. 7

3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Lutheran Deaconess Association Open House
1304 LaPorte Ave., Valparaiso

11 p.m.
Late Night BINGO!
Valparaiso Union, Great Hall

 

Saturday, Nov. 8

8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Waffle Breakfast
Wehrenberg Hall
Wehrenberg Hall’s famous Belgian waffles are usually served only on Sunday mornings, but will be offered on Saturday especially for you. Waffles are $3.75 each, with toppings available for an additional $1.25 each. Meal cards accepted. Registration recommended.

9:30 a.m.
Admission Office Mini Campus Visit Program - CLOSED, EVENT FILLED TO CAPACITY
Kretzmann Hall, Board Room
High school students and their families will learn about VU from an admission staff member before being led on a tour of campus at 10 a.m. Upon returning, current students will share perspectives on life at VU. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required by contacting the admission office at 888.468.2576 or 219.464.5011.

Saturday Mini-Sessions
Select from a variety of presentations that will offer insight into various aspects of college life and beyond. Registration required on attached form.

10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Session I – Choose One

50 Ways the Guild Supports Valpo Students
Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources, Room 205
Julie (Speers ’94) Thomas, director, University Guild

Chapel of the Resurrection Tour
Chapel of the Resurrection
Joseph Cunningham, university pastor and dean of the Chapel ofthe Resurrection

11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Session II – Choose One

Campus Master Plan
Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources, Room 205
Fred Plant, executive director, facilities management

Not Your Father’s Library
Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources, Room 261A
Christopher Center for Library andInformation Resources Staff

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Tailgate Party
Food and beverages will be available for purchase and will be located in the tent between the Athletics-Recreation Center and University Book Center. Hear the latest athletics news from Mark LaBarbera, director of athletics, and enjoy a visit by the VU cheerleaders and Crusader Pep Band. The Student Alumni Association will hand out brown and gold shakers and will help you display your Valpo spirit with a temporary tattoo or face art.Meal cards accepted.

1 p.m.
Football Game
Brown Field
Valpo vs. Jacksonville University
Tickets are $7 and may be purchased at the gate. Children 12 and under are free. VU students admitted free with student identification. (Prices subject to change.) All tickets aregeneral admission.

2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Digital Video Editing Lab Demonstrations
Schnabel Hall, Room 33
Communication students and faculty will give demonstrations on how video is digitally edited.

3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
College of Nursing Open House
LeBien Hall, Room 105
The Virtual Nursing Learning Center will be featured, with students demonstrating the SimBaby, SimMan, and other functions of simulation technology in nursing education.

3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
College of Business Open House
Urschel Hall, Auditorium
The Internship Program and Assessment Center will be featured. Families will have the opportunity to hear student reflections on a completed internship, and observe an Assessment Center simulation.

3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
College of Adult Scholars and Young Scholars Academy Open House
Kretzmann Hall, Board Room
Come and learn about the many adult education opportunities available at Valpo, as well as how high school students can earn college credit through the YoungScholars Academy.

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Teaching and Learning Abroad: Education Students and Their Experiences in Nicaragua and China
Miller Hall 231
Living and teaching in another country with a different language and culture sparked insights for VU education students about teaching, learning, culture, and life. With Del Gillispie, assistant professor, and education students.

3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
College of Engineering Dean’s Meet and Greet
Gellersen Center, Room 131
Come chat with Dean Kraig Olejniczak ’87 and see a demonstration of the Visbox, Valpo’s scientific visualization lab.

4 p.m.
Luce Concert Band and Valparaiso Community University Concert Band
Chapel of the Resurrection
Conducted by Jeffrey Doebler ’87 Mus.M., associate professor of music. Admission is free. Concert will conclude in time for families to attend the Family Weekend Dinner.

5:30 p.m.
Women’s Basketball Exhibition Game
Athletics-Recreation Center
Valpo vs. Saint Joseph’s College
Tickets are $7 and may be purchased at the door. Children 12 and under are free. VU students admitted free with student identification. (Prices subject to change.) All tickets are general admission.

5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Family Weekend Dinner
Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources
Community Room
Music provided by Valparaiso University student musicians. Guest speaker will be Frederick Niedner, professor of theology and recipient of the 2008 VU Alumni Association Distinguished Teaching Award. Registration required on attached form. $15 per person. Limited space available. Please note on your registration form if your student is performing in the evening concert. We will make special arrangementsto get your student out on time.

7:30 p.m.
Family Weekend Concert
Chapel of the Resurrection
The Valparaiso University Chamber Concert Band, conducted by Jeffrey Doebler ’87 Mus.M., associate professor of music, will perform. Admission is free.

7:30 p.m.
Men’s Basketball Exhibition Game
Athletics-Recreation Center
Valpo vs. Elmhurst
Tickets are $7 (reserved mezzanine), $12 (reserved bleacher), and $13 (chairback). Tickets can be purchased at the door. VU students admitted free with ID card. (Prices subject to change.)

9 p.m.
Mission IMPROVable
Valparaiso Union, Great Hall
Five-man touring comedy troupe will perform. Sponsored by Union Board. Admission is free. Limited seating.

9 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Astronomical Observatory Open House
Located behind Meier Hall and Gellersen Center
Hosted by Todd Hillwig, assistant professor of physics and astronomy. In the event of cloudy or inclement weather, an indoor planetarium show will be featured in Neils Science Center, Room 224. Call 219.464.5202 or visit physics.valpo.edu/astronomy/obsOpenHouse.html after 5 p.m. that evening to ensure that the observatory is open.

Sunday, Nov. 9

8:30 a.m.
Worship Service
Chapel of the Resurrection
Gloria Christi Chapel

9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Family Weekend Jazz Brunch
Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources, Community Room
Brunch served continuously. Music by Dennis Friesen-Carper, Frederick A. and Mazie N. Reddel professor of music. Registration required on attached form. $8 per person. Limited space available.

10:30 a.m.
Family Weekend Worship Service
Chapel of the Resurrection

11 a.m.
Catholic Mass
St. Teresa of Avila Student Center

3 p.m.
Faculty Recital
VU Center for the Arts
Duesenberg Recital Hall
Gregory Maytan, assistant professor of music, will perform on violin, with pianist Nicole Lee accompanying. Admission is free.