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Sophomore Family Weekend, July 25– July 27, 2008
**A tentative schedule for 2008 Family Weekend will be
posted in June**
The schedule below is a small sampling of events from
LAST YEAR's family weekend.
PLEASE NOTE: On-going events/attractions listed at
the end of this page. Some may require advanced reservations.
SAMPLE Schedule
Friday
12:00pm-8:00pm • Collis Center, Common Ground
REGISTRATION
Pick up all your registration materials including a complete schedule,
campus map, Saturday night event tickets, and nametags.
12:00pm-4:00pm •
BAKER LIBRARY BELL TOWER
VISITS
Get a bird’s eye view of Dartmouth’s beautiful campus from the Baker Library
Bell Tower. Please note: This includes climbing a very steep
staircase.
1:00pm-4:00pm •
GUIDED TOURS OF RAUNER SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARY
* Tours last approximately 45 minutes and are limited to 20
participants.
Learn what is so “special” about Dartmouth’s Special Collections
Library. You will be treated to illuminated manuscripts, early editions
of authors like Jane Austen, the proofs to William Blake’s Book of
Job, and Shakespeare’s First Folio. Tours will be offered
on the hour.
1:00pm-3:00pm • Davidson Pottery Studio, Norwich, VT
DAVIDSON POTTERY STUDIO OPEN HOUSE
Wander down to the pottery studio to chat with students and staff about the
program and current projects. (Directions to the studio are included in
registration packet).
1:00pm-5:00pm •
STUDENT WOODSHOP OPEN HOUSE
Stop by the woodshop for informal tours highlighting the opportunities for
creating furniture, cabinets, and more.
1:00pm-5:00pm •
DONALD CLAFLIN JEWELRY STUDIO OPEN HOUSE
Visit the jewelry studio to learn about opportunities available to students
and faculty in this unique college program from a crew of both professional and
student instructors.
1:30pm-4:00pm •
CAREER SERVICES OPEN HOUSE
Meet Career Services Center staff and learn about career development
resources available to students and parents. Career Services is located
in the Bank of America building; please use the entrance in the alley between
the Nugget Theater and the bank under the 63 South Main Street banner.
3:00pm •
ADVISING CONVERSATION
Come meet Dean of Advising, Cecilia Gaposchkin, for an informal conversation
about academic and major advising, strategies and decision making, for
students’ last two years at the College.
3:30pm & 4:30pm •
GUIDED TOURS OF THE OROZCO MURALS
Get an introduction to the fresco cycle The Epic of American
Civilization painted at Dartmouth in the early 1930s by famed Mexican muralist
José Clemente Orozco from docent Kate Hewitt of the Hood Museum of Art.
In this mural, Orozco depicted his interpretation of the history of the
Americas, from ancient Aztec culture through the arrival of Cortés and into the
early twentieth century. Please meet at the entrance to Baker Library for
these half-hour tours.
4:00pm-5:00pm •
FACULTY PRESENTATION
by Psychological and Brain Sciences Professor Paul J.
Whalen
Get a sense of a Dartmouth lecture experience by hearing Professor Paul
Whalen speak about his research and topics of interest.
4:00pm-5:00pm •
FACULTY PRESENTATION: What Dartmouth Is and How It Got That
Way
by History Professor Emeritus, Jere Daniell
In the late 19th century Dartmouth College was known as a declining regional
institution. Today, Professor Daniell calls it "The Premier Undergraduate
Liberal Arts University in the United States.” The talk will explain both the
transition from decline to new status and what precisely he means by the quoted
words.
5:30pm-6:30pm • Hopkins Center, Top of the Hop
WELCOME RECEPTION
The Class Council and Class Dean welcome sophomore families at a special
reception with refreshments.
7:00pm •
SOPHOMORE STUDENT SHOWCASE
See an exceptional show of student talent at this performance of music,
dance, and improvisational comedy.
9:00pm-11:00pm
STAR GAZING
Observe the stars in the night sky from Shattuck Observatory.
10:00pm-12:00am
OUTDOOR MOVIE:
Programming Board hosts this family film on an outdoor screen. Plenty of
popcorn and candy for everyone.
Saturday
8:00am-10:00am •
PANCAKE PADDLE
Venture down to Ledyard Canoe Club to enjoy a delicious breakfast before
heading out for a relaxing paddle on the Connecticut River. Tickets will
be on sale at registration & LCC. $6 for all-you-can-eat pancakes,
orange juice and coffee, plus a two-hour boat rental! (Directions to LCC are
included in registration packet).
9:00am-2:00pm • Collis Center, Common Ground
REGISTRATION
Pick up all your registration materials including a complete schedule,
campus map, Saturday night event tickets, and nametags.
9:00am-10:00am •
GREEK LIFE STUDENT PANEL
Hear student leaders representing fraternities, sororities, and co-ed
organizations share their experiences and answer questions about the Greek
scene at Dartmouth. Moderated by Fouad Saleet, Associate Director of
Coed, Fraternity, Sorority, Undergraduate and Senior Society
Administration.
9:00am-10:00pm •
TUCKER FOUNDATION PANEL: Students Serving the
World
Join students and staff from the Tucker Foundation for a presentation and
discussion on Dartmouth service initiatives and opportunities around the
globe.
10:00am-11:00am • Lawn of the President’s House, Webster
Avenue
PRESIDENT’S GARDEN RECEPTION
Reception for sophomore families hosted by President James Wright and Susan
DeBevoise Wright. (Rain location: Top of the Hop).
11:15am-12:15pm •
CAREER SERVICES PRESENTATION: Students, Parents, & Career
Services
You may have some ideas about what your child will do after Dartmouth, but
how do you get them there? This interactive presentation with Kim
Sauerwein will review statistics, resources and strategies available for
exploring options and making it happen.
11:15am-12:15pm •
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS INFORMATION SESSION
Learn about Dartmouth’s planning process and preparedness for emergency
situations from Shelia Culbert, Senior Assistant to the President of the
College, and staff of the Department of Safety and Security.
12:00pm-4:00pm •
BAKER LIBRARY BELL TOWER
VISITS
Get a bird’s eye view of Dartmouth’s beautiful campus from the Baker Library
Bell Tower. Please note: This includes climbing a very steep
staircase.
12:45pm-1:45pm •
FACULTY PRESENTATION: “Mountains Beyond Mountains” and the
Liberal Arts Education
by Geography Professor Richard Wright
Professor Wright rehearses some of the connections made with the '09s on
liberal arts and the importance of educating yourself about the lives of others
with their first required reading, “Mountains Beyond Mountains.”
12:45pm-1:45pm •
FACULTY PRESENTATION: What Determines Body Weight: Our Biology,
Values, or Ideologies?
by Biology and Dartmouth Medical School Professor, Lee
Witters
In this lecture, Dr. Witters explores the cultural, historical and
biological determinants of our body weight, as revealed by the challenges of
obesity and anorexia nervosa.
12:45pm-1:45pm •
FACULTY PRESENTATION: Frankenstein Meets Your
Children
by Chair of the Department of French & Italian, John
Rassias
Professor Rassias, known for his dynamic teaching methods that have become
the widely used “Rassias Method,” will treat the audience to one of his
fascinating and entertaining lectures.
1:00pm-4:00pm •
OPEN HOUSE, TOURS & TASTING
Find out what this year’s student farmers have been up to and explore one of
Dartmouth’s most beautiful landscapes along the Connecticut River! Take a
guided tour of the garden and sample some of the tasty treats of this year’s
crop. Parking is available by the small greenhouse. (Directions to the
farm are included in registration packet).
2:00pm-3:30pm •
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND THE DARTMOUTH EXPERIENCE: Getting the
Most Out of a Dartmouth Undergraduate Education
Meet select faculty members at a reception and panel discussion about the
role mentoring and research plays in the life of our students. Presented
by the Parents and Grandparents Fund.
3:00pm-5:00pm •
RECEPTION AND GUIDED TOURS OF CURRENT SPECIAL
EXHIBITIONS
Enjoy special exhibition tours & talks or roam the collections and
exhibits on your own. Light refreshments will be served.
3:15 p.m.: Welcoming remarks by Brian Kennedy, Director of the Hood
Museum
3:30 p.m.: Space for Dialogue gallery talk by Hood Art intern Caitlin
Roberts '08
4:00 p.m.: Tour of American Art at Dartmouth by Amy Driscoll, Assistant
Curator of Education
3:00pm-5:00pm •
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Cool off with a sweet treat at this ice cream social, a charity fundraiser
sponsored by the Interfraternity Council.
4:00pm-6:00pm •
AFTERNOON HIKE WITH CABIN AND TRAIL
Join members of the Cabin and Trail club for a moderate hike at a gentle
pace.
5:00pm •
CLASS COOKOUT
Join us for a family cookout. Meet other families and enjoy the
evening outdoors. (Rain Location: Collis Center)
10:00pm-11:30pm •
LIVE MUSIC
Stop into Lone Pine Tavern for a drink or a bite to eat and listen to live
performances by '09 student performers.
10:00pm-12:00am •
FAMILY CAMPFIRE
Come roast s’mores by the pond for a true “Camp Dartmouth” experience with
the family. Parking is available at the DOC house. (Directions to
the DOC house are included in registration packet).
Sunday
10:00am-12:00pm •
BAGEL SEND-OFF
Gather for a light breakfast and say goodbye to new friends before heading
out of town.
We hope you enjoy the weekend!
On-Going Throughout the Weekend
Billings Farm and Museum
The farm dates back to 1871, when owner Frederick Billings, a lawyer,
railroad entrepreneur, and philanthropist began importing cows from the Isle of
Jersey. His farm continues to operate this day – in conjunction with a
museum devoted to preserving Vermont’s rural heritage. Open daily from
10:00am-5:00pm. Located at Route 12 and River Rood in Woodstock,
VT. For more information call (802)-457-2355 or visit their website at http://www.billingsfarm.org/.
Cornish Colony Museum
Featuring a special exhibition A Gathering of Friends: Early Artists of
the Cornish Colony. The Cornish Colony Museum will be open Friday
and Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm. Located in the Old
Firehouse Building at 147 Main Street in Windsor, VT. For more
information call (802)-674-6008 or visit their website at http://www.cornishcolonymuseum.org/.
Dartmouth College Alumni
Gym
Day Passes to Alumni Gym are FREE for registered Family Weekend
guests. Bring your family weekend name badge to the front desk of the gym
and they will allow you access to the following facilities: Alumni Gym, Berry
Racquet Courts, Karl Michael & Spaulding Pools. Gym Hours: Friday 6am to
9pm, Saturday and Sunday10am to 6pm.
Enfield Shaker Museum
The Museum collects, preserves, and interprets the buildings, material
culture, and landscapes produced and used both by the Shakers and the
Missionaries of La Salette. The Enfield Shaker Museum will be open Friday
10:00am-5:00pm. Located at 447 NH Route 4A in Enfield, NH. For more
information call (603)-632-4346 or visit their website at http://www.shakermuseum.org/.
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