Parents & Family Weekend
Oct. 3-5, 2008
Below is the schedule of events.
Download the brochure (includes schedule of events)
Friday, October 3
10 a.m.-7 p.m. -- Registration
Parents Weekend Tent on the Quad
Pick up your registration packet, which includes your tickets for meals and special events, your name tag and an updated schedule.
10-11:45 a.m. -- Campus Welcome Coffee Bar
Main Tent, University Quadrangle
Enjoy coffee and conversation with faculty and administrators from each of the colleges and schools, as well as helpful staff from Residential Life, Financial Aid and Academic Affairs.
Noon-1:15 p.m. -- Lunch with the Deans and Faculty
Athletic and Recreation Ctr.
Find the area with balloons matching the ribbon color on your name tag.
1:30-5:15 p.m. -- Concurrent Seminars
Each school will offer three afternoon seminars. Parents may attend seminars in any of the schools.
1:30-2:30 p.m.
-School of Business
Athletic & Recreation Ctr., Studio A
Matthew L. O'Connor, interim dean & student panel
Hear about opportunities that exist for School of Business students. Learn how parents can be powerful educational partners in career networking and internship experiences.
-School of Communications
Athletic & Recreation Ctr., Studio B
David Donnelly, dean, & student panel
Hear about the opportunities, internships and experiences for School of Communications students.
-School of Health Sciences
Grand Courtroom, School of Law Ctr.
Edward O'Connor, dean
Meet the faculty members from the School of Health Sciences. Learn about the rigorous academic opportunities within Health Sciences and Quinnipiac's remarkable national reputation for excellence.
-College of Arts and Sciences
Mancheski Executive Seminar Room, Lender School of Business Ctr.
Hans Bergmann, dean, & student panel
Learn about the University Curriculum and the reorganization of the College of Arts and Sciences.
2:45-4 p.m. -- A Career Roadmap to Success for Your Student
During these interactive sessions, learn about the school-based career services available to students throughout their years at Quinnipiac.
-School of Business
Athletic & Recreation Ctr., Studio A
Jill Ferrall, asst. dean for career development
Tom Horn, asst. dean for career services
-School of Communications
Athletic & Recreation Ctr., Studio B
Jennifer Burns, asst. dean for career services
Grace Levine,professor of communications & internship director
-School of Health Sciences
Grand Courtroom, School of Law Ctr.
Cynthia Christie, asst. dean for career services
-College of Arts and Sciences
Mancheski Executive Seminar Room, Lender School of Business Ctr.
Annalisa Zinn, asst. dean for career services
4:15-5:15 p.m.
School of Business
Demo: Terry W. Goodwin '67 Financial Technology Ctr.
Financial Technology Ctr., Tator Hall
Sean Reid, asst. professor of finance
The Financial Technology Center is a great example of the School of Business' commitment to enhancing theory with a hands-on, practical approach to learning. Professor Reid will demonstrate the features and resources of the center in an interactive session.
4:15-5:15 p.m.
-School of Communications
The Creative Process: Show & Tell
Ed McMahon Mass Comm. Ctr.
Watch students and faculty in action during a four-stop tour highlighting our hands-on learning facilities for public relations, media production, journalism and media studies.
-School of Health Sciences
Cutting-Edge Technologies in the Health Science Classroom
Echlin Health Sciences Ctr. (tours depart from Grand Courtroom, School of Law Ctr.)
View demonstrations of how evolving technology is put into the hands of Quinnipiac students to prepare them for clinical experiences and careers in today's competitive workforce.
-College of Arts and Sciences
Student Poster Presentations
College of Arts and Sciences Ctr.
Visit classrooms and view poster presentations of student research and significant academic projects.
5:30-7 p.m. -- Opening Shabbat
Carl Hansen Student Ctr., Room 207
Rabbi Reena Judd, campus rabbi
5-7 p.m. -- Student Club Food Fair
Parents Weekend Tent on the Quad
Sponsored by the Student Center and Student Leadership Development
Sample a variety of food prepared by our students at this pay-as-you-eat feast hosted by 40 Quinnipiac student groups.
7-9 p.m. -- Student Performer Showcase
Burt Kahn Court
Enjoy performances from Quinnipiac's student groups including Kickline, Dance Company, Dance Revolution, Cheerleaders, Step Squad and more.
Saturday, Oct 4
8 a.m.-noon -- Registration (for Saturday arrivals)
Parents Weekend Tent on the Quad
9 a.m.-noon -- Balancing Technical & People Skills
Alumni Hall
Tom Champoux, president of The Effectiveness Institute
In this special session, renowned corporate trainer Tom Champoux will give parents a sample of his work with students regarding strategies that enable talented individuals to work effectively with others, despite personal or professional differences. This session is limited to the first 300 online registrants. Because of the nature of this session, we ask that only parents who can attend for the entire three hours register.
9-10 a.m. -- The Learning Center at Quinnipiac: How Students Can Take Charge of their Academic Potential
Grand Courtroom, School of Law Ctr.
Bernard Grindel, asst. director of the Learning Center
Learn how students can tap into their academic potential.
10 a.m.-noon. -- Open House
TD Banknorth Sports Center
305 Sherman Avenue
10:15-11:15 a.m. -- Study Abroad Opportunities
Grand Courtroom, School of Law Ctr.
Patrick Frazier, director of International Education
Enjoy a panel discussion featuring undergraduates from each school or college who have studied abroad.
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. -- Master's Programs at Quinnipiac
Find out about some Quinnipiac programs that offer students a path toward an advanced degree while working in their undergraduate major.
-School of Business
Athletic & Recreation Ctr., Studio A
Director, MBA program
-School of Communications
Athletic & Recreation Ctr., Studio B
Rich Hanley, professor of journalism Sharon Kleinman, professor of communications
-School of Health Sciences
Grand Courtroom, School of Law
Betsey Smith, associate dean
-College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education
Student Center, Room 207
Annalisa Zinn, asst. dean for career services, College of Arts and Sciences
Gloria Holmes, associate professor of education, School of Education
Kevin Basmadjian, asst. professor of education, School of Education
12:15-12:30 p.m. -- Remarks by John L. Lahey, University president
Quadrangle stage, adjacent to Echlin Health Sciences Ctr.
12:30-2:30 p.m. -- Quinnipiac Family Picnic
Parents Weekend Tent on the Quad
Advance registration and tickets required.
1:30-3:30 p.m. -- Open Houses
-Albert Schweitzer Institute
Corner of Mount Carmel Avenue and New Road
-Learning Center
Room 119, Tator Hall
2:30-3:30 p.m. -- Open House
Quinnipiac Polling Institute
West Woods Road & Whitney Avenue
2-4 p.m. -- Open House
-Multicultural Center
Tent adjacent to the Dining Hall
-Honors Reception
Athletic & Recreation Ctr., Studio A & B
David Valone, asst. professor of history Bill Jellison, asst. professor of psychology
For parents of honors program students (by invitation only, please)
4:30 p.m. -- Catholic Mass
Alumni Hall
The Rev. Jonathan Kalisch, OP, director of campus ministry, Catholic chaplain
8 p.m. -- Multicultural Family Gathering
Alumni Hall
Join the Quinnipiac community for appetizers and an ice cream social, musical selections by the Gospel Choir, and an evening of dancing and merriment for parents and students.
Sunday, Oct 5
10:30 a.m. -- Guided Hike at the East End of Sleeping Giant
Meet across from the entrance to Quinnipiac, by the toll both. Hikers should wear comfortable, supportive shoes and bring snacks and water as desired. (No pets.)
Bookstore Hours
--Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
--Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
--Sunday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Weekend Athletic Competitions
An exciting slate of men's and women's athletic games are being planned for Parents & Family Weekend. View a schedule of athletic events.