| Friday, November 7, 2008 |
11 a.m.-
6 p.m. |
Parent Registration
Evans Hall, Terrace Level, Lobby |
11:30 a.m.-
2 p.m. |
Lunch
Evans Hall
Available through the line at Evans Hall, $8.25 per person. |
| 4-5 p.m. |
Meet the Dean of Students and Admission Staffs
Rebekah Scott Hall, Katharine Woltz Reception Room
Join parents, students and alumnae in welcoming Donna A. Lee, vice president for student life and dean of students; Michelle Hall, associate vice president for student life and community relations and associate dean of students; Lee Ann Afton, associate vice president for enrollment and dean of admission; Alexa Gaeta, director of admission; Kijua Sanders-McMurtry, associate dean of students and special assistant to the president on diversity; Joy Griggs, director of residence life; Marisela Martinez, director of multicultural affairs. |
| 5-6 p.m. |
TGIF Party
Woodruff Quadrangle
Join Parents Council members, parents, alumnae, faculty, staff and students for a casual gathering. |
| 5-7 p.m. |
Caribbean Dinner with Fashions from Around the World
Evans Hall
Join parents and students to sample Caribbean cuisine and enjoy fashions from around the world. The Fashion Show is sponsored by the International Student Association, Office of International Education and Dean of Students and performances by multicultural student organizations. |
|
7-8 p.m.
|
Dessert Reception and Gallery Tour
Dana Fine Arts Building, The Dalton Gallery
“Hello Liberty” |
| 8 p.m. |
Blackfriars Student Production: As It Is in Heaven by Arlene Hutton
Dana Fine Arts Building, Winter Theatre |
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| Saturday, November 8, 2008 |
8 a.m.-
1 p.m. |
Parent Registration
Evans Hall, Terrace Level, Lobby |
| 8:30-11 a.m. |
Breakfast
Evans Hall
Available through the line in Evans Hall, $5.25 per person |
|
9 a.m.
|
President's Address
Evans Hall, Terrace Level, ABC
"Managing Agnes Scott's Resources" |
| 10-11:30 a.m. |
"Agnes Advantage"
Alston Campus Center, The Hub
All families welcomed to join the dean of the college and dean of students staffs to learn more about internships, study abroad and experiential learning. |
| 11 a.m. |
Legacy Brunch
Mary Brown Bullock Science Center, Woolford B. Baker Atrium
By invitation only. Light brunch for legacy students and their families. |
| 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. |
Cookout on the Green
Alston Campus Center, Patio outside of The Hub
(Rain Location: Evans Hall)
Join parents and students for lunch and musical entertainment. |
|
1-3 p.m.
|
Field Day and Festival
Science Quadrangle
Fun competition between and among students, families and staff. No skill necessary - only a fun-loving attitude required. |
| 1-4 p.m. |
Channel Surfing
Alston Campus Center, Gué Pardue Hudson Center for Student Engagement and Leadership
Come catch the big games while enjoying refreshments and snacks. |
| 4:45 p.m. |
Senior Investiture: Academic Procession
The class of 2009 will process from Dana Fine Arts Building to to Presser Hall. The faculty will process from Rebekah Scott Hall to Presser Hall. |
| 5 p.m. |
Senior Investiture
Presser Hall, Gaines Chapel |
5 p.m.
|
Student Dinner
Inman Lobby
Dinner for students without visiting families. |
| 6 p.m. |
Senior Investiture Dinner
Evans Hall
Dinner for seniors and their families. All other students and their families should plan to have dinner on their own. A list of restaurants will be available at registration. |
| 8 p.m |
Screen On the Green
Woodruff Quadrangle |
| 8 p.m. |
Blackfriars Student Production: As It Is in Heaven by Arlene Hutton
Dana Fine Arts Building, Winter Theatre |
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| Sunday, November 9, 2008 |
| 8:30-11 a.m. |
Breakfast
Evans Hall
Available through the line in Evans Hall, $5.25 per person |
| 10 a.m. |
Worship Service led by the Class of 2009
Julia Thompson Smith Chapel |
| 2 p.m. |
Blackfriars Student Production: As It Is in Heaven by Arlene Hutton
Dana Fine Arts Building, Winter Theatre |
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Effectively Managing Your Resources
Families, students and guests are invited to participate in the Anne Register Jones Alumnae Leadership Conference on Saturday, November 8. For more information, visit http://www.agnesscott.edu/leadershipconference. |
| 10-11:30 a.m. |
Managing Your Resources - Environment
Evans Hall, Terrace Level, ABC
Keynote speaker: Tony Cortese, President of Second Nature, has brought the sustainability movement to higher education. |
| 1-2:30 p.m. |
Managing Your Resources – Finances
Evans Hall, Terrace Level, ABC
Keynote speaker: Farnoosh Torabi, financial senior correspondent for thestreet.com and author of You’re So Money. |
| 2:30-4 p.m. |
Managing Your Resources – Time
Rebekah Scott Hall, Katharine Woltz Reception Room
Keynote speaker: Dan Thurmon, a theatrical, interactive and electrifying speaker with tips on how to juggle your time. |