Freshman Parents Weekend

September 26 – 27, 2009

Schedule

Saturday, September 26, 2009
9:00-10:30 am Welcoming Remarks
 

Christopher Roellke, Dean of the College.
In the Students Building.

  Campus Life Panel
 

Coordinated by D.B. Brown, Dean of Students.
Vassar students talk about their experiences at the college.

10:30–12:00 Noon Academic Life Faculty Panel
 

Coordinated by Benjamin Lotto, Dean of Freshmen.
Vassar professors will talk about their Freshman Writing Seminars.

11:00-1:30 Careers in Medicine Alumnae/i Panel
 

Sponsored by AAVC, the Office for Fellowships and Pre-Health Advising, and the Career Development Office.

  Lunch
 

Lunch may be purchased at our dining facility, the All Campus Dining Center (ACDC). Or venture out on your own.

2:00–3:00 pm The Dean of Freshmen Office will be open (Main - N128)
2:00-3:30 pm Vassar Students and How They Spent the Summer
 

Come hear what these students did and learn more about what the Office of Career Development and Student Employment can do to support an unforgettable summer experience.

3:00-3:45 pm Faculty Presentations
 

Members of Vassar’s faculty will give informal talks about their current research. A complete program will be provided.

4:00-5:30 A Reading and Chat Especially for Parents by Novelist and English Professor Michael Joyce
 

Michael Joyce will read from his novel, Liam’s Going, the story of a family’s coming to grips with loss without letting go as their only son heads to college. Tea will be served and parents are encouraged to participate and share in the conversation. Hosted by the College Bookstore.
Main Building, Rose Parlor (second floor).

Dinner
 

Dinner may be purchased at our dining facility, the All Campus Dining Center (ACDC). Or venture out on your own.

8:30 – 10:00 pm Evening Entertainment
 

Sunday, September 27, 2009
10:00 – 1:00 pm Brunch
 

Hosted by Catharine Bond Hill, President of the College.