We hope you will mark your calendar and plan to join us for Family Weekend 2008. Many members of the University community have worked hard to develop a program of events that will educate and entertain you. More importantly, Family Weekend is an opportunity for you to see DePauw through your student’s eyes. Whether you come to participate in a variety of events, cheer on our Tiger athletics or simply to spend time with your student, we hope to have you join us on Family Weekend.

We have listed below a tentative schedule for the weekend for your convenience. Please know that changes could be made to the schedule. As you will see in the schedule listed below, you are invited to attend the Family Barbecue on Saturday, September 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Advanced ticket purchase is required and must be received by September 15. Late reservations cannot be accpted. Click here for the reservation form.

Local hotels fill quickly, so be sure to make reservations soon. Click here for a list of local lodging options. We also recommend that you make reservations at local restaurants if you desire to dine out in Greencastle while visiting your student.

If you have any questions, email parents@depauw.edu or contact the Office of Student Life at (765) 658-4270.

Family Weekend 2008 Schedule
*This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change.*

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

4-7 p.m.
Welcome desk
Stop by to pick up a final schedule of events, campus maps, directions to the DePauw University Nature Park and community information.
Memorial Student Union Building, lobby

4-5 p.m.
Faculty Colloquium
Join faculty members in this faculty colloquium. Faculty colloquiua offer the opportunity for faculty members to share their ongoing research with one another in an informal and interdisciplinary way.
Location: TBD

7:30 p.m.
DePauw Theatre presents an open rehearsal of Einstein and the
Roosevelts
This is an open rehearsal that will give families an opportunity to see this work in progress. This production is recommended for all ages. For information about the production, see the DePauw Theatre webpage.
Green Center for the Performing Arts, Moore Theater

8:30-10 p.m.
Open house at McKim Observatory
An open house will be held at the University’s observatory, located at the intersection of DePauw and Highridge avenues, approximately one half mile off campus. The Clark 9.53 inch refractor will be open for viewing the planets, moon, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. Directions are available at the welcome desk in the UB lobby or at
http://www.depauw.edu/univ/mckim/McKimMap.pdf.  Parking is available on the outside of the circular road that surrounds the observatory and the adjacent roads. Please note there are no restroom facilities, and the observatory is not handicap accessible.

9 p.m.
Craig Karges, mentalist, presented by Office of Campus Activities and Union Board
When Craig visits a campus it's not just a performance, it's an experience, an extreme mind blowing show where tables float, minds are read, metal bends and your imagination is challenged because you won't believe your eyes! Performance is appropriate for all ages.
Green Center for the Performing Arts, Kresge Hall (admission is free)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

8-10 a.m.
Welcome desk
This is the last opportunity to pick up a final schedule of events, campus maps, directions to the DePauw University Nature Park and community information.
Memorial Student Union Building, lobby

8:30-10 a.m.
Tour the DePauw University Nature Park
Ranger Brien Holsapple will lead families to the Ian and Mimi Rolland Welcome and Activities Center and the Manning Environmental Field Station, the on-site laboratory and teaching space. Meet at the DePauw University Nature Park parking lot, which may be accessed off West Walnut Street. A park map may be accessed at http://www.depauw.edu/univ/naturepark/recreation/recreation_trailmap.html.
DePauw University Nature Park

9:30-10 a.m.
Coffee with University staff members
Join members of the Student Life staff to learn information about important student support services and ask questions related to student life.
Memorial Student Union Building, lobby

10 a.m.
A conversation with President Casey
Please join Dr. Brian W. Casey, DePauw’s 19th President, for a University update followed by the opportunity for questions.
Memorial Student Union Building, ballroom

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
2008 Winter Term In Service meetings for teams and parents
WTIS teams, including parents, will discuss trip preparation and view the summer site visit slide show.
Location: TBD

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Family barbecue
Meet other families at a relaxed picnic before or after heading to the DePauw athletic contests. Advance ticket purchase is required and must be received by September 15. Late reservations cannot be accepted. Click here for the reservation form.
Blackstock Stadium, practice field (behind the home stands)
Football team

1 p.m.
Football vs. Sewanee
Blackstock Stadium (admission is free)

1 p.m.
Field Hockey vs. Centre
McKeen Field (admission is free)

7:30 p.m.
DePauw Theatre presents an open rehearsal of Einstein and the Roosevelts
This is an open rehearsal that will give families an opportunity to see this work in progress. This production is recommended for all ages. For information about the production, see the DePauw Theatre webpage.
Green Center for the Performing Arts, Moore Theater

TBD
Drive-in movie, sponsored by Resident Student Association
Bowman Park

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

10:30 a.m.
Multi-faith worship service. All students and families are invited and welcome.
Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church

3 p.m.
DePauw Symphony Orchestra
The DePauw Symphony Orchestra performs a concert conducted by Orcenith Smith.
Green Center for the Performing Arts, Kresge auditorium (admission is free)

ON-GOING EVENTS/INFORMATION

The Richard E. Peeler Art Center Gallery hours: Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Saturday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday: 1-5 p.m. (admission is free)

  • Faculty art exhibition. An exhibition featuring recent work by members of the DePauw studio art faculty. 
  • Experimental Geography. An exhibition exploring the distinctions between geographical study and artistic experience of the earth, as well as the juncture where the two realms collide.

The William Weston Clarke Emison Museum of Art Gallery hours: Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Saturday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday: 1-5 p.m. (admission is free)

  • Andy Warhol: Faces and Names. This exhibition - featuring over 100 Polaroid and
    black-and-white photographs by Andy Warhol recently given to DePauw University by
    the Andy Warhol  Foundation for the Visual Arts - examines the artist's photograhy in
    context with his prints, paintings and films, and illuminates the enormous influence his
    work has had on contemporary artistic practice.

DePauw University Nature Park
Families are invited to visit the DePauw University Nature Park during the weekend. The park is open from sunrise to sunset, and a park map may be accessed at http://www.depauw.edu/univ/naturepark/recreation/recreation_trailmap.html.

DePauw Bookstore
Memorial Student Union Building
Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Hub Food Court
Memorial Student Union Building
Friday and Saturday: 7 a.m. – midnight; Sunday: 9 a.m. - midnightVolleyball player