1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
I N F O R M AT I O N S E S S I O N S : R O U N D 1
AFTERNOON WITH THE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOLS
UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORTING YOUR COLLEGE STUDENT Northwestern Room 202
Undergraduate schools will host an event for family weekend registrants. If desired, family members may go to the designated meeting point in Norris University Center by 1:15 p.m. to be escorted to the event location by a student leader. Bienen School of Music (BSM): Rather than a formal meeting, family members are invited to attend various ensemble rehearsals throughout the afternoon (outside of the 1:30-2:30 p.m. time period). See back page. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science (MEAS): Q&A session in Ryan Auditorium at the Technological Institute with Dean Carr Meeting Point: Northwestern Room 202, Norris Medill School of Journalism: A brief presentation and discussion with select faculty and staff members in McCormick Tribune Center 3-119 Meeting point: Wildcat Room 101, Norris School of Communication (SoC): The Dean will speak briefly; mingle with select faculty and staff at Wallis Theatre Meeting point: Big Ten Room 104, Norris School of Education and Social Policy (SESP): An open house and conversation with select faculty and staff will be hosted in the Student Life office on the first floor of Annenberg Hall Meeting Point: Arch Room 206, Norris Weinberg College of Arts and Science (WCAS): Join the Dean and her colleagues for refreshments and conversation. Two articles written by President Schapiro will also be discussed in Harris Hall Room 108 Meeting Point: McCormick Auditorium (first floor), Norris
Counseling and Psychological Services’ Dr. Eileen Biagi discusses college adjustment and the changing relationship between students and their families. LINKING COLLEGE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Wildcat Room 101 University Career Services will offer an overview of the career resources available to your student. THE ORIGIN OF NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY: A RICH HISTORY REVISED Big Ten Room 104 University Archivist Kevin Leonard shares the thrilling history and tradition of Northwestern in this popular Family Weekend presentation. I N F O R M AT I O N S E S S I O N S : R O U N D 2 MEETING WITH THE ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT McCormick Auditorium (1st floor) Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs Burgwell Howard hosts a session to speak with family members about the Northwestern experience and student engagement. OFFICE OF STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION SESSION Lake Room 203 Each year, hundreds of Northwestern students participate in study abroad programs around the world. This session will provide insight into the process and possibilities of studying abroad. INFORMATION SESSION FOR FAMILIES OF STUDENTS CONSIDERING FRATERNITY AND SORORITY RECRUITMENT/INTAKE Wildcat Room 101 Learn more about the fraternity and sorority community at Northwestern. Current students and staff will highlight community values, recruitment, and activities in this discussion.