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Welcome from the Chancellor Welcome from the First Year Center

2017 PARENT & FAMILY WEEKEND EVENTS Friday, October 20, 2017 Saturday, October 21, 2017 Sunday, October 22, 2017 St. Louis Highlights Places to Eat

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Welcome from the Chancellor We are very pleased to welcome you to campus for Parent and Family Weekend 2017! Many of you were here eight weeks ago on Move-In Day, and now we are almost halfway through the fall semester. Our student organizations have been busy preparing and planning many interesting and diverse programs and events. Students are deeply involved in their academic activities spending time in the campus libraries, residence hall study rooms, or studios, where they are diligently reading, writing, and working together on projects. Our firstyear students have established new friendships, and our returning students have reconnected with their classmates. Parent & Family Weekend is a wonderful time for us to share our community with you, our families. I’m sure you look forward to spending time with your 4

students, but I also hope you experience other aspects of the Washington University community during your short visit. Perhaps you can attend a course taught by one of our internationally recognized faculty members; or attend the Performing Arts Department’s presentation of Urinetown: The Musical, at the Edison Theatre; or visit the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum’s special collection celebrating Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. There is a wide range of activities to do and see on our campus, and I am delighted that you have joined us this weekend. I send you my best wishes for an exciting and rewarding visit. Sincerely yours,

Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton

Welcome from the First Year Center We are thrilled to welcome you to Washington University’s Parent & Family Weekend! We look forward to hosting you on campus and we know your student is excited to see you and show you around their new home. Over the next couple of days, you will see how full your students’ lives have become and how they are getting connected to our Washington University community. There are a variety of events planned for your time on campus. Feel free to visit a classroom, take one of our tours, learn about the various academic and experiential opportunities available, or hear our outstanding a cappella groups. We also understand this is a chance for you to spend time with your student and their friends so we have provided recommendations for a few of our favorite St. Louis restaurants and attractions in this publication To assist you with planning your weekend, we have marked the schedule with the following icons:

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EXPLORE ST. LOUIS

Interested in exploring the unique city of St. Louis? We are providing tours of the city and a few of our favorite areas. Find those by looking for this icon in the schedule. * Tours require pre-paid tickets which you may purchase in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu. Capacities are limited. Please visit us at the Parent & Family Weekend Welcome Center while you are here on campus. We look forward to meeting you!

The First Year Center Rob Wild, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Katharine Pei, Director Andrea Farnan, Assistant Director Reggie Gacad, Coordinator Terri Brennan, Department Secretary The First Year Center Executive Board 5

Friday, October 20 PARENT & FAMILY WEEKEND WELCOME CENTER

8:30 AM-5:00 PM Mallinckrodt Center, Lobby Please stop by to pick up your registration packet including any pre-purchased tickets and a finalized schedule. Your student may check in for you.

BACK TO THE CLASSROOM

8:30 AM-5:00 PM Various locations Join your student in a class or visit a variety of other Friday classes. Class listings are available at check-in.

OVERCOMING ACADEMIC CHALLENGES AT WASHU

EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CAREER CENTER BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK YOUR STUDENT: ADVICE FOR FAMILIES

9:30-10:30AM Danforth University Center, room 234 Mark Smith, Director of the Career Center, will share information on services and resources available as well as provide advice for families. This session will repeat at 10:30 AM.

CENTRAL WEST END WALKING TOUR

10:00AM-12:00PM Buses board on the south side of Simon Hall. The Central West End is a vibrant and sophisticated neighborhood combining residential and commercial opportunities with splendid architecture and a lively walkable streetscape. Please note: This is a 2 hour+ walking tour. **Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu.

9:30-10:20AM Cornerstone: The Learning Center, first floor of Gregg House, South 40 Cornerstone: The Learning Center works closely with academic departments and other campus partners to support students in their academic transition to Washington University. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not uncommon for first-year studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; academic performance to fall short of STL BUS TOUR their expectations. Learn how 10:00AM-12:00PM Cornerstone and its campus partners help Buses board in front of the students overcome common academic Campus Bookstore on the south side of challenges at Washington University. the Mallinckrodt Center. St. Louis is a city rich in tradition and committed to progress. Enjoy the architecture, history and stories of 6

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Friday, October 20 St. Louis. **Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at firstyear. wustl.edu.

EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CAREER CENTER BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK YOUR STUDENT: ADVICE FOR FAMILIES

10:30-11:30AM Danforth University Center, room 234 Mark Smith, Director of the Career Center, will share information on services and resources available as well as provide advice for families.

STUDENT ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM PANEL

10:30-11:30AM Mallinckrodt Center, room 128, the Skandalaris Center The Student Entrepreneurial Program (StEP) will present a panel discussion led by representatives from Washington University’s student-run businesses. The discussion will cover a number of topics, including the challenge of balancing school and business responsibilities, the knowledge and skills gained from running a business, and how prospective student-entrepreneurs can get involved with a business of their own. After the presentation we will open the floor for questions from the audience.

COMMON READING PROGRAM RECAP AND DISCUSSION FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES

11:00AM-12:00PM Olin Library, room 142 At the young age of 19, Mary Shelley penned Frankenstein, a novel that would change the literary canon for centuries to come. Celebrating 200 years of Frankenstein, students, faculty, and staff have continued to debate the most contentious questions of our time from biological ethics, the existence of good and evil, and the creation of the Other. A faculty member and Frankenstein expert who participated in Common Reading Program discussions will provide parents and families with an inside view of what transpired during the discussions with students. Please join in the conversation even if you have not had the opportunity to read the book! A tour of the Olin Library will be available after the book discussion.

FRANKENSTEIN-THEMED STUDY ROOM DISPLAY

11:00AM-4:00PM Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, room 104 Continue the discussion around this year’s Common Reading Program book, Frankenstein, at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. Stop by to view a selection of artworks from the Museum’s permanent collection that

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Friday October 20 speak to selected themes from the novel. Works on view include Ed Bereal’s Self-Portrait from S.M.S No. 6 (1968), in which the artist inserts an image of himself into a still from the 1939 movie Son of Frankenstein, engaging with the novel’s critical reflections on identity and otherness. Additional works address the role of science in the contemporary world, such as Catherine Wagner’s Ultra High Vacuum Chamber (1992), a photograph of high-tech machines from her Frankenstein series.

JOHN B. ERVIN SCHOLARS PARENT AND FAMILY LUNCHEON

12:00-1:30PM Ridgely Hall, Holmes Lounge Join the John B. Ervin Scholars for a family luncheon. This event is for current John B. Ervin Scholars and their parents and families only.

ARTS & SCIENCES: STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION SESSION

1:00-1:45PM McMillan Hall, room G052 Come hear about the range of study abroad programs open to Arts & Sciences students from Overseas Programs staff and returned students. An overview of the philosophy, policies, and application procedures will be provided, with plenty of time for questions. An identical session is offered Friday, October 20th at 1:45PM. 10

CAMPUS TOUR

1:00-1:45PM Tours depart from the bottom of staircase in the Danforth University Center.

FINANCING A MEDICAL EDUCATION

1:00-2:00PM Louderman Hall, room 458 Bridget O’Neal, Assistant Dean & Director of Financial Aid of the Washington University School of Medicine, will speak about various avenues through which one might finance a medical education including through scholarships, both merit and need-based, government and military scholarships, bank loans, and the role families play. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

CAREER CENTER OPEN HOUSE

1:00-2:30PM Danforth University Center, room 110 Parents and families, meet Career Center staff and learn about the services and resources available to your student.

CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPEN HOUSE WITH THE GEPHARDT INSTITUTE

1:00-2:30PM Danforth University Center, room 150 Visit the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement to learn about

programs, activities, and resources available to your students. Stop by to explore how parents and families can support students in the development of their civic identity. Community service and civic engagement opportunities can be transformational experiences for students in their journeys to becoming informed and engaged citizens. Learn more about ways students are having a positive impact here at WashU and in their communities.

ACADEMIC OPEN HOUSES, PRESENTATIONS, AND TOURS

1:00-2:30PM Various Locations Most academic department open houses, presentations, and tours will take place between 1:00-2:30PM on Friday, October 20th. For current listings, please refer to pg. 30 of the schedule booklet or refer to the Guidebook schedule on WashUEvents digital app. Take this opportunity to meet with representatives from various departments, learn more about specific curriculum and academic support services, and explore the exciting research happening in labs on campus.

Friday, October 20 JOHN C. DANFORTH CENTER ON RELIGION AND POLITICS KEYNOTE: MORAL COMBAT: HOW SEX DIVIDED AMERICAN CHRISTIANS AND FRACTURED AMERICAN POLITICS

1:00-2:00PM Hillman Hall, room 60 Join the director of the John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics, Marie Griffith, for a lecture.

HARVEY MEDIA CENTER OPEN HOUSE

1:00-2:30PM Danforth University Center, room 340 (Harvey Media Center) and room 330 (Student Life) Tour the premiere media facilities while speaking to staff and student leaders about getting involved with print media magazines and journals, campus radio (KWUR 90.3 FM), campus television (WUTV), and Student Life newspaper.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM SPECIAL COLLECTIONS AND THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

1:00-2:30PM Olin Library Lobby Come interact with library staff and see some of the unexpected treasures preserved at the University Libraries. Curators, archivists and librarians will be on hand to show highlights from our vast and diverse collections, which 12

include films, graphic art, manuscripts, and rare books. This is an opportunity to learn more about access to collections and discuss resources and services available to students.

INNOVATION & ICE CREAM

1:00-2:30PM Mallinckrodt Center, Room 128, Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation & Entrepreneurship Enjoy a local ice cream treat while learning about the programs and resources available at the Skandalaris Center, WashU’s hub for all things creativity, innovation & entrepreneurship.

FACULTY SPOTLIGHTS

1:30-2:30PM Various locations Join us for highlighted faculty speakers. For a full list of featured speakers, pick up a Faculty Spotlights page at registration or download the WashU Events app for the Parent & Family Weekend digital schedule.

ARTS & SCIENCES: STUDY ABROAD INFORMATION SESSION

1:45-2:30PM McMillan Hall, room G052 Come hear about the range of study abroad programs open to Arts & Sciences students from Overseas

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Friday, October 20 Programs staff and returned students. An overview of the philosophy, policies, and application procedures will be provided, with plenty of time for questions. An identical session is offered Friday, October 20th at 1:00PM.

LGBTQIA OPEN HOUSE

2:00-3:00PM Danforth University Center, room 248 Drop by and meet student leaders, faculty, and staff who are a part of and/ or support the LGBTQIA community on campus, while getting your questions answered about LGBTQIA campus life and resources. Light refreshments will be served. Questions? Email travis.tucker@wustl.edu.

CAMPUS TOUR

2:00PM-2:45PM Tours depart from the bottom of staircase in the Danforth University Center.

MILDRED LANE KEMPER ART MUSEUM TOUR

2:00-3:00PM Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Visit the Kemper Art Museum for a guided tour of the permanent collection led by Washington University student docents.

MEET THE DEANS 2:30-3:30PM

College of Art and Architecture: Steinberg Hall, Gallery College of Arts & Sciences: Duncker Hall, room 101 Olin School of Business: Knight Hall, Frick Forum Take this opportunity to meet the deans of the undergraduate schools and learn more about the exciting developments taking place within each school.

FRATERNITY/SORORITY LIFE INFORMATION SESSION

3:00-4:00PM Simon Hall, May Auditorium Come learn about the Fraternity/ Sorority Life community at Washington University. Information will be provided about the undergraduate experience, how to join, fraternity housing, and more. Presenters include Campus Life staff as well as student leaders from Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Panhellenic Association, Interfraternity Council, and National Pan-Hellenic Council.

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Friday, October 20 JAMES E. MCLEOD MEMORIAL LECTURE ON HIGHER EDUCATION: SARA AHMED, THE INSTITUTIONAL AS USUAL: DIVERSITY, UTILITY, AND THE UNIVERSITY

3:00– 4:00PM Hillman Hall, Clark-Fox Forum James E. McLeod Memorial Lecture on Higher Education: The feminist writer and scholar Sara Ahmed conducts research at the intersection of feminist, queer and race studies, exploring how bodies and worlds take shape, and how power is secured and challenged in daily life as well as in institutional cultures.

OLIN BUSINESS SCHOOL’S WESTON CAREER CENTER

3:00-4:00PM Knight Hall, Second Floor Atrium & Suite KH 210 Families are invited to meet with the staff members and advisors of the Weston Career Center. The Weston Career Center helps business students make the most of their college experience as they prepare for the future. Stop by to learn more about all career-related topics, including resume writing, interviewing, internships, and full-time jobs. We look forward to meeting you and to answering your questions.

TOUR AND PRESENTATION OF EAST END PROJECT

3:30– 4:30PM Brookings Hall, Outdoor Porch Learn about the future of Washington University. The East End Transformation is setting the course for the next era of our university. This innovative project helps us continue to create a sense of community, an inclusive and welcoming environment, and a unique infrastructure for learning, working and visiting campus. Discover the future of the university through a conversation with James Kolker, associate vice chancellor and university architect while overlooking the East End site from in front of Brookings Hall. In the event of rain, please join us for a presentation in Rebstock Hall, room 215.

SUMERS RECREATION CENTER OPEN HOUSE AND TOURS

4:00– 6:00PM Sumers Recreation Center, Athletics Complex Visit the Gary M. Sumers Recreation Center and learn about this state-of-theart fitness and recreation center.

FACULTY SPOTLIGHTS

4:00-4:45PM Various locations Join us for highlighted faculty speakers. For a full list of featured speakers, pick up a Faculty Spotlights page at

Friday, October 20 registration or download the WashU Events app for the Parent & Family Weekend digital schedule.

MEET THE DEAN: SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE

4:00-5:00PM Brauer Hall, room 0120 Take this opportunity to meet Dean Aaron Bobick and learn more about the exciting developments taking place within the school.

OFFICE OF STUDENT SUCCESS RIBBON CUTTING AND OPEN HOUSE

4:30-6:00 PM Women’s Building, Suite 102 Please join us in the official ribbon cutting celebration for our recently completed Office of Student Success and Deneb STARS Lounge. Meet Office of Student Success staff: Dr. Harvey R. Fields, Jr., Assistant Dean for Student Success and Ms. Lucy Chin, Coordinator for Student Success and WashU ‘17 alumna, as well as several of our supportive campus partners. Remarks from Office of Student Success staff, the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, and the Provost will take place at 5 PM with light refreshments to follow.

WU OBSERVATORY: SEE STARS AND PLANETS

7:00-9:00PM Crow Hall, Observatory Come to the roof of Crow Hall (weather permitting!) to look at the sky with a high-quality telescope that was donated to the University over 150 years ago. See Saturn and various stars. Enter the south door of Crow Hall and follow the signs up three flights of stairs. Please note, if the sky is cloudy, the Observatory will not be open and this event will not take place.)

VOICES AND SOUNDS OF WASHU: A CAPPELLA CONCERT

7:30-9:30PM 560 Music Center, Delmar and Trinity Enjoy an evening of musical entertainment by some of Washington University’s most talented performers including the Washington University Concert Choir, a cappella groups, and student soloists and ensembles. Consider enjoying dinner with your student on the Delmar Loop at 6:00PM before walking over to the concert. Please note the show will start promptly at 7:30PM. Parking on the Loop is limited. Allow at least 15 minutes to find parking and walk to the 560 Music Center.

URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL: PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT STUDENT PERFORMANCE

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Academic Open Houses, Presentations, and Tours Most academic department open houses, presentations, and tours will take place between 1:00-2:30PM on Friday, October 20th. For descriptions of departmental offerings, please refer to pg. 32 of the schedule booklet or refer to the Guidebook schedule on WashUEvents digital app. Take this opportunity to meet with representatives from various departments, learn more about specific curriculum and academic support services, and explore the exciting research happening in labs on campus.

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LOCATION

African & African-American Studies

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

McMillan Hall, room 219

Biomedical Engineering Open House

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Brauer Hall, room 2011

Chemistry

1:00 PM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:00 PM

Laboratory Sciences, room 250

Classics

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Umrath Hall, room 224

Comparative Literature and Comparative Arts

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Ridgely Hall, room 116

Computer Science & Engineering: Now more than ever

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Jolley Hall, room 309

Computer Science & Engineering: Open House and Round Robin

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Jolley Hall, Various locations. See descriptions of sessions for breakout rooms.

East Asian Languages and Cultures

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Busch Hall, room 126

Education

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Seigle Hall, room 107

Electrical & Systems Engineering

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Green Hall, Rodin Auditorium

Engineering: Energy, Environmental, and Chemical Engineering Lab Tours

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Brauer Hall, room 12

Film and Media Studies

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Seigle Hall, room 400

German

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Ridgely Hall, room 317

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TIME

LOCATION

Interdisciplinary Project in the Humanities, Text & Tradition, Legal Studies and Data Sciences in the Humanities

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Umrath Hall, room 224

International and Area Studies/Global Citizenship Program/Sigma Iota Rho

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

McMillan Hall, room 259

Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Urbauer Hall, room 318

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Saturday, October 21 PARENT & FAMILY WEEKEND WELCOME CENTER

8:30 AM-3:00 PM Mallinckrodt Center, Lobby Please stop by to pick up your registration packet including any pre-purchased tickets and a finalized schedule. Your student may check in for you.

CHANCELLOR WRIGHTON: THE UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCE

10:00-11:00AM Brown Hall, room 100 Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton will discuss the educational experience of the University’s undergraduate students.

BELLEFONTAINE CEMETERY BUS TOUR

10:00AM-Noon Buses board on the south side of Simon Hall. This historic site was part of the midnineteenth century rural cemetery movement. The tour will include visits to the permanent resting places of many nationally famous figures in the arts, military, and business. The cemetery has architecturally significant structures such as the Busch mausoleum and the Wainwright tomb (one of Louis Sullivan’s greatest masterpieces). Tour time includes a round trip bus ride 22

from WashU campus to the site. **Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu.

SOULARD WALKING TOUR

10:00AM-1:00PM Buses board in front of the Campus Bookstore on the south side of Mallinckrodt Hall. Exploring the Soulard neighborhood offers almost two centuries of St. Louis history - from French landowners to the diverse immigrants of our Industrial Age to present-day rehabbers and urbanists. This walking tour follows the steps of thousands who have resided, worked, and worshipped in the preserved streetscapes. You will walk approximately two miles, with time to shop in Soulard Market, a Farmers Market operating since 1845. Tour time includes a round trip bus ride from WashU campus to the site. **Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu

NOT YOUR PARENTS’ LIBRARY

10:30-11:00AM Olin Library, Arc Presentation Room Many of today’s students keep the library in their pocket and access it with their cell phone. Journal articles appear at the click of a mouse. Some newspapers from the 1800s are now

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Saturday, October 21 digitized and can be searched instantaneously. No longer is the library merely a repository for books. Come see the resources and services provided by the Library to today’s Washington University students. Light refreshments will be available.

BRIEF TOUR OF THE OLIN LIBRARY

11:00-11:30AM Olin Library, Level 1 Lobby Tours will begin in the Olin Library Level 1 Lobby and visit the following: the Information Desk and other major service areas, computer labs and instructional areas, individual and group study areas, the New Book and Pop Lit areas, and our Special Collections area, which includes our “Ginkgo Room.”

FAMILY BARBECUE

11:00AM-1:00PM Brookings Quadrangle Join with other WashU families, faculty, and staff for a family barbecue buffet luncheon. Menu items include burgers, vegetarian options, sides, and desserts. **Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu

FACULTY SPOTLIGHTS

11:00AM-NOON Various locations Join us for highlighted faculty speakers. For a full list of featured speakers, pick up a Faculty Spotlights page at registration or download the WashU Events app for the Parent & Family Weekend digital schedule.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: STARTING A CONVERSATION WITH YOUR COLLEGE STUDENT

11:30AM-12:30PM Danforth University Center, room 276 Now is a good time to start a conversation with your student about financial responsibility. For many students, the college experience provides an opportunity to be in charge of their finances for the first time. Conversations about budgeting, building good credit, and spending responsibly are fundamental to establishing sound financial habits. Amy Kweskin, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Chief Financial Officer, will speak about the important role parents play in helping their student develop financial responsibility. Amy will also be joined by a student who will share their perspective on these important topics.

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Saturday, October 21 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

NOON-4:00PM Knight Hall, Bauer Hall Learn about the Simbule affair in Zambia; explore unidentified TeV sources in the H.E.S.S, Galactic Plane Survey and much more! Stop by to hear talks and to view posters showcasing research conducted by over 175 WU undergraduates in all disciplines.

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS’S ST. LOUIS: A LITERARY BUS TOUR

1:00-3:30PM Buses board in front of the Campus Bookstore on the south side of Mallinckrodt Hall. Join us for a literary bus tour of Tennessee Williams’s St. Louis--the city he loved to hate. Or, in any case, the city to which he returned again and again in his imagination, drawing inspiration from the complex setting where alley cats “were torn to pieces” even as “white and cool-looking swans” glided on the lake in Forest Park. Led by Professor Henry Schvey of the Performing Arts Department at Washington University in St. Louis, we’ll visit The International Shoe Company, where the young Tom, penned poetry on shoe box lids, the family apartment he lived in as a boy, and many other stops along the way that shaped the St. 26

Louis experiences of one of the 20th century’s greatest playwrights. **Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu

THE OTHER ST. LOUIS TOUR

1:00-5:00 PM Buses board in front of the Campus Bookstore on the south side of Mallinckrodt Hall. Join us to learn about St. Louis beyond the tourist hot spots. Bob Hansman, Professor of Architecture and Community Engagement Fellow with the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement, will lead his highly regarded tour exploring the racial, sociocultural, and political context of St. Louis city and county, including the north county city of Ferguson. **Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu

FACULTY SPOTLIGHTS

2:00-3:00PM Various locations Join us for highlighted faculty speakers. For a full list of featured speakers, pick up a Faculty Spotlights page at registration or download the WashU Events app for the Parent & Family Weekend digital schedule.

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Saturday, October 21 STL BUS TOUR

3:30-5:30PM Buses board on the south side of Simon Hall. St. Louis is a city rich in tradition and committed to progress. Enjoy the architecture, history and stories of St. Louis. **Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at firstyear. wustl.edu.

MUSIC DEPARTMENT SHOWCASE

4:00-6:00PM 560 Music Center, E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall Spend an afternoon enjoying the musical talents of students from all over Washington University. The Music Department Showcase is an exciting event featuring some of the University’s most gifted singers and instrumentalists, as soloists and in small and large ensembles. Free admission. Reception to follow. No reservations or registration required. **Please note the concert will start promptly at 4:00 PM. Parking on the Delmar Loop is very limited. Allow at least 15 minutes to find parking and walk to the 560 Music Center, or consider taking the Green Line Shuttle Bus from the Main Campus.

WU JUGGLING SHOWCASE

7:00-9:00PM Graham Chapel Come join the WU Juggling Club for our annual juggling showcase. This spectacular show features internationally acclaimed performances by some of the world’s best jugglers for a night of awe-inspiring entertainment. Tickets are available for pre-purchase at firstyear.wustl.edu or available at the door.

URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL: PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT STUDENT PERFORMANCE

8:00PM Mallinckrodt Center, Edison Theatre Winner of three Tony awards in 2002, Urinetown has been described as the “anti-musical.” Brechtian in spirit and dystopian in setting, the show is wildly funny and engaging. Bruce Weber of The New York Times wrote ten days after the 9/11 attacks that “Urinetown…is simply the most gripping and galvanizing theater experience…equal parts visceral entertainment jolt and lingering provocation. The context of the historical moment makes us ask ourselves going in: Can we laugh and thrill to a musical at a time like this?” In 2017 others may be asking a similar question. We are confident that revisiting Urinetown will be just the ticket. Please call the Edison Theatre Box Office for tickets, 314.935.6543.

JAZZ CONCERT

8:30-10:30PM Danforth University Center, Goldberg Formal Lounge Enjoy live music by local jazz artists and good conversation with other WashU families and students. Complimentary coffee and desserts will be served.

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Sunday, October 22 FOREST PARK BUS TOUR

9:00-10:30AM Buses board on the south side of Simon Hall. Join us for a morning ride through Forest Park, one of the oldest and largest urban parks in the United States. Our tour will include the spectacular Grand Basin and the foot of Art Hill, The Muny, one of the world’s largest outdoor theaters, seating over 12,000, and the St. Louis Art Museum designed by Cass Gilbert.**Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu

BRUNCH ON CAMPUS

11:00AM-2:00PM Bear’s Den: All-you-care-to-eat brunch, $9.99 meal points/$11.95 cash or credit The Village: A la carte, price varies depending on purchase.

MEN’S SOCCER GAME AGAINST UW WHITEWATER

NOON Francis Field Join the WashU Bears at Francis Field as they take on UW Whitewater. Tickets are free for students and campus guests.

URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL: PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT STUDENT PERFORMANCE

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WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT

3:00-4:00PM 560 Music Center, E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall Join the Washington University Wind Ensemble for an afternoon concert featuring a wide variety of music from the Wind Band repertoire. Free Admission. No reservations or registration required. **Please note the concert will start promptly at 3:00 PM. Parking on the Delmar Loop is very limited. Allow at least 15 minutes to find parking and walk to the 560 Music Center, or consider taking the Green Line Shuttle Bus from the Main Campus.

ACADEMIC OPEN HOUSES, LABS, AND TOURS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20

Take this opportunity to meet with representatives from various departments, learn more about specific curriculum and academic support services, and explore the exciting research happening in labs on campus.

AFRICAN & AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES

2:30-3:30PM | McMillan Hall, room 219 Take this opportunity to meet the faculty and staff of the new Department of African & African-American Studies and learn about our courses and initiatives.

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING OPEN HOUSE

2:00-3:30PM | Brauer Hall, room 2011 The past few years in our department have seen great growth in the variety and quality of hands-on learning opportunities for our students. Please join us for an open lab where you can try these experiments. On hand will be teaching assistants from your studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; classes, led by Lecturer Patricia Widder, to guide you in explorations of physiology, instrumentation, and thermodynamics. We aim for you both to learn more about your studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; education and to learn a healthy sampling of biomedical engineering yourself.

CLASSICS

1:30-2:30PM | Umrath Hall, room 224 Please join representatives from the Classics Department for a meet and greet.

CHEMISTRY

1:00-2:00PM | Laboratory Sciences, room 250 Families are invited to meet with the faculty members teaching Chemistry 111 and 151, and to learn about our objectives for the course and our philosophies for teaching and learning. We will briefly describe course policies and standards, and the supplementary-support programs that are available for your students. We look forward to meeting you and to answering your questions.

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE AND COMPARATIVE ARTS

1:00-2:30PM | Ridgely Hall, room 116 Comparative Literature and Comparative Arts faculty will be available to chat with students and parents. Light refreshments will be available.

ACADEMIC OPEN HOUSES, LABS, AND TOURS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20

COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING: NOW MORE THAN EVER

2:00-2:45PM | Jolley Hall, room 309 The popularity of computer science and engineering has soared nationwide. Faculty will discuss this trend and our response to growing numbers in our courses and increasingly diverse student background.

COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING: OPEN HOUSE AND ROUND ROBIN

3:00-4:00PM | Jolley Hall, Various locations. See descriptions of sessions for breakout rooms. Join us for one or more of the offerings below to hear about exciting CSE faculty and student research and activities. • Jolley Hall, room 224 Presentation at 3:00pm; repeat presentation at 3:30pm. Learn about research in the Cyber Physical Systems Lab on Internet of Things (IoT) that will revolutionize health care, improve safety of civil infrastructure, and enable Industry 4.0.

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ACADEMIC OPEN HOUSES, LABS, AND TOURS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

• Jolley Hall, room 431 Presentation at 3:00pm; repeat presentation at 3:30pm. Professor Alvitta Ottley will present visualization techniques for communicating medical risks to patients and doctors, and PROACT – an online decision aid designed to help doctors better communicate prostate cancer risks to patients.

EAST ASIAN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES

1:00-2:00PM | Busch Hall, room 126 Come meet the faculty of the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures to discover more about our undergraduate programs in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Light refreshments provided.

EDUCATION

1:00-2:00PM | Seigle Hall, room 107 Please join representatives from the Department of Education for a meet and greet.

ELECTRICAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

2:00-2:45PM | Green Hall, Rodin Auditorium Speak with Dr. Martin Arthur, department chair, about courses, research and opportunities for your student.

ENGINEERING: ENERGY, ENVIRONMENTAL, & CHEMICAL ENGINEERING LAB TOURS

9:00-10:15 AM | Brauer Hall, room 12 The Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering offers students numerous opportunities to engage with faculty in cutting edge research. Meet with department faculty and undergraduate students and learn about such experiences and opportunities. Following this brief session, join a group of PhD students and UG researchers for a tour of the state-of-art facilities in Brauer Hall and learn more about students’ research options.

FILM AND MEDIA STUDIES

1:00-2:30PM | Seigle Hall, room 400 Please join the faculty of Film & Media for an informal meet and greet. Refreshments provided.

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1:30-2:30PM | Ridgely Hall, room 317 Come meet the faculty of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures to discover how our undergraduate program combines excellent language instruction with courses in a wide range of historical, political, cultural and literary areas of interest. Light refreshments provided.

INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECT IN THE HUMANITIES, TEXT & TRADITION, LEGAL STUDIES AND DATA SCIENCES IN THE HUMANITIES

1:30-2:30PM | Umrath Hall, room 224 Come meet the faculty of Text & Tradition, the Interdisciplinary Project in the Humanities, Legal Studies and the Data Sciences in the Humanities. Refreshments will be served.

INTERNATIONAL AND AREA STUDIES/GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP PROGRAM/SIGMA IOTA RHO

1:00-2:30PM | McMillan Hall, room 259 International and Area Studies majors, potential majors, members of the Global Citizenship Program, and members of Sigma Iota Rho and their families are welcome. Please join us for a brief presentation about our major, our students, and study abroad options within our program followed by light refreshments. This will be a chance to chat with faculty and students from our programs.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING & MATERIALS SCIENCE

2:00-3:30PM | Urbauer Hall, room 318 Join professors and students in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science for light refreshments and discussion of classes, projects, and student life at Washington University. The event will include poster presentations by undergraduate students on their research.

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ST. LOUIS HIGHLIGHTS We hope you have an opportunity to explore the St. Louis area through the various tours provided during Parent & Family Weekend. The city has so much to offer outside of campus – here are some of our favorite spots!

FOREST PARK Located in the heart of St. Louis, Forest Park is one of the largest public parks in the country. Along with great running and walking trails, Forest Park contains many St. Louis attractions including the Saint Louis Art Museum, Missouri History Museum, Saint Louis Science Center, Saint Louis Zoo, and The Muny, which is the U.S.’s biggest outdoor theatre. If you have time, take your family to explore this city treasure. Tip: Check out the Grand Basin near the Art Museum. It’s a beautiful remnant from the 1904 World’s Fair held in St. Louis.

CITY MUSEUM Not your typical museum, City Museum is often characterized as a playground for adults. Formerly an abandoned shoe factory, you will find a five-story jungle gym, monster slide, rooftop ferris wheel and so much more. Tip: Check out the rooftop Ferris wheel and school bus!

DOWNTOWN ST. LOUIS Of course you will need to visit the Gateway Arch, but there are many other things to do in Downtown St. Louis. Throughout downtown you will find Citygarden, the award-winning urban oasis with unique sculptures and Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals. Tip: Directly across from the Arch is the Old Courthouse, site of the historic Dred Scott trials.

RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES Ways to stay informed, involved, and connected.

THE FIRST YEAR CENTER

The First Year Center brings together people, programs, and resources to assist new students in their transition to Washington University. We recognize that family members often play a critical role in a student’s transition to college life. The First Year Center supports family members beyond the first year through hosting Parent & Family Weekend, coordinating the Family Ties publication, and serving as a resource for questions you may have. We recommend visiting our website firstyear. wustl.edu and click on the “Parent & Family Resources” tab at the top of the page.

FAMILY TIES

Looking for a way to stay connected with campus? Family Ties is a quarterly e-newsletter coordinated by The First Year Center that bridges the information gap between Washington University family members and life on campus. Family Ties focuses its content on aspects of student life occurring on campus at four major times of year. Sign up online at wustl.edu/parentinfo and view previous Family Ties issues at firstyear.wustl.edu.

PARENT PROGRAMS

Although geographically scattered, Washington University parents share a central value: they want their students to have the very best undergraduate experience possible. As a parent of a Washington University student, it is important you have opportunities to connect with fellow parents and with the University. Here are some of the ways parents can stay informed, involved, and connected: • Alumni & Parents Admission Program (APAP): Parent members have the opportunity to host or attend receptions for admitted and enrolling students, represent the University at college fairs, and be resources for parents for recently admitted students. • Career Center: Parents can become part of the WashU professional community by posting any co-op, internship, or full-time positions your organization may have available. You can also help by introducing Career Center staff to the Human Resources or recruiting team in your company.

RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES Ways to stay informed, involved, and connected. • Be a Hometown Ambassador: Many parent volunteers host events in their homes for alumni, parents, and friends of the University. Attending events in your hometown is also a wonderful way to connect with the University. • The Parent Programs team works to serve the needs of all Washington University parents. If you are ever in need of assistance, please contact the Parent Programs Office at (800) 247-8517 or visit parentprograms.wustl.edu for more information

PARENTS ANNUAL FUND

The Parents Annual Fund is a vital part of the Washington University Annual Fund. Annual gifts provide unrestricted resources that enhance the experience for every student. WHY GIVE? Gifts to the Parents Annual Fund directly support the school or college in which your student is enrolled or any other Annual Fund program that you choose. The Parents Annual Fund allows deans the flexibility to fund the top priorities of their respective school or college. Gifts are often earmarked for projects such as enhancing and maintaining technology or providing career development services for students. William Greenleaf Eliot Society Your gift of $1,000 or more to the Parents Annual Fund will qualify you for membership in the William Greenleaf Eliot Society. Eliot Society members are the leaders who help ensure Washington University’s stature as one of the world’s leading institutions of teaching and research. Eliot Society funds are used for student assistance programs, educational resources, scholarships and faculty development and recruitment. Membership in the Eliot Society comes with benefits exclusively for Eliot Society members. How to Give? To contribute to the Parents Annual Fund, please visit gifts.wustl.edu or call the Parent Programs Office at (800) 247-8517 email parentprograms@wustl.edu

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ALUMNI AND PARENTS ADMISSION PROGRAM How Can You Become Part of APAP? The Alumni and Parents Admission Program (APAP) is a group of dedicated Washington University alumni and parents who assist with the undergraduate admissions process. APAP members help the University recruit, interview, and enroll talented students. Washington University parents are in a special position to communicate undergraduate student experiences, as well as what is to be gained from a WashU education. In addition, they help to personalize what might otherwise seem like a formal and form-laden process. Few people are better qualified to promote Washington University than parents of current students. Parent members of APAP have an important perspective to share with prospective parents and students as they consider Washington University. APAP parent members may host and attend receptions; staff college fairs; participate in Parent to Parent Calling, the Parents Resource List, and the International Resource List; and help to spread the word about WashU in their communities. APAP allows parent and alumni to make a significant contribution to the University community from their local communities. It also enables parents and alumni to make connections with one another in cities all over the world. For information about how to get involved with APAP or to join, please visit apap.wustl.edu, or contact us at (800 or 314) 935-4826 or apap@wustl.edu.

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WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PANHELLENIC RECRUITMENT 2018 Register by December 1st Registration fees: 9/1-10/31 $100 10/31-12/1 $125 Mandatory Meeting for Participants: 12/10 Participant Move In: 1/10 by 5PM *If your student is participating in Sorority Recruitment they will need to book travel back to campus for arrival by 1/10

Recruitment Rounds: 1/11 to 1/14 Unity Day: 1/15 If you have questions please email Austin Sweeney, Assistant Director for Leadership and Fraternity/Sorority Life at Austin.Sweeney@wustl.edu

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