University of Michigan 2010 Family Weekend

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Parents & Family Weekend
November 5-7
UNIVERSITY PARENT
GUIDE
2010
University of Michigan
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Office of New Student Programs
1100 LSA Bldg.
500 S. State St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
(734) 764-6413
Comprehensive event information
6 | Welcome Parents & Families!
7 | Parents & Family Weekend Supporters
8 | Parents & Family Weekend 2010 Schedule-At-A-Glance
8 | Friday, November 5th 2010
10 | Saturday, November 6th 2010
11 | Sunday, November 7th 2010
12-26 | Parents & Family Weekend Program of Events
13 | Friday, November 5th 2010
22 | Saturday, November 6th 2010
25 | Sunday, November 7th 2010
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Guide to Parents & Family Weekend
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Ann Arbor Guide
Make the most of your visit by getting to know the area
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28 | Welcome to Ann Arbor!
29 | 2010-2011 Community Events
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UM Resources
Must-have knowledge to navigate your way
32 | Supporting Your College Student
36 | 2010-2011 Academic Calendar
38 | Featured Sponsors
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Parents
& Family
Weekend
Supporters
Welcome Parents & Families
Welcome to the University of Michigan, and thank you for joining us on
campus for Parents & Family Weekend 2010! Whether this is your student’s
first year at Michigan or the last, Parents & Family Weekend has something
for you. Parents & Family Weekend is filled with concerts, athletic events,
performances and more. We hope you take full advantage of the wonderful
activities on campus, and enjoy this special weekend with your student.
We would like to thank the
following local businesses
and organizations for their
generous contributions to
Parents & Family Weekend:
t Afternoon Delight
251 East Liberty Street
t The Ark
316 S. Main Street
t The Broken Egg
221 North Main Street
By visiting campus this weekend, or at
any time, you are providing a support
network for your student that only you
can provide. In fact, parents and family
members play a vital role in the lives
of college students. Many students
still count on their parents to remain a
steady and stable source of support and
guidance. Parents can serve as mentors,
offering advice and encouragement,
while also promoting independence,
autonomy, and responsibility.
We have found that families, who are
informed about campus and local
resources, are better equipped to serve
as a referral source for their student. The
University of Michigan offers many sources
of information for parents, including this
University Parent Guide to the University
of Michigan. In addition to comprehensive
Parents & Family Weekend information,
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this Guide provides general information
about the Ann Arbor area. We hope you
will find it useful during your Parents &
Family Weekend experience and beyond.
t Graham’s Restaurant
610 Hilton Boulevard
t Kensington Court Hotel
610 Hilton Boulevard
In addition, families can always utilize
the M-Parent website at www.parents.
umich.edu. This website is your road
map to the services and resources at the
University of Michigan. It also provides
information about important dates and
newsworthy items of interest to parents.
Thank you for supporting your
student by attending Parents &
Family Weekend. Go Blue!
Office of New Student Programs
1100 LSA Building
(734) 764-6413
[email protected]
t Main Street Ventures
605 S. Main Street
t Michigan Theater
603 E Liberty Street
t Mrs. Fields
528 S State Street
t The U-Club
530 South State Road
t The University of Michigan
Alumni Association
200 Fletcher Street
t Whole Foods
3135 West Washtenaw Avenue
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Event
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Events
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PARENTS & FAMILY WEEKEND
2010 Schedule-At-A-Glance
Events with this icon
are kid friendly.
Friday, November 5th, 2010
Event
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Start Time
End Time
Location
Parents Weekend Public Skate
12:00 p.m.
12:50 p.m.
Yost Ice Arena
Central Campus Walking Tour
1:00 p.m.
2:15 p.m.
Depart from front steps
of Michigan Union
The BBA – The Action-Based,
Results-Oriented Degree
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
Michigan Union –
Kuenzel Room
William L. Clements Library: U-M’s
Great American History Collection
1:00 p.m.
--
Clements Library, 909
S. University Ave
Tech Tour of North Quad
1:00 p.m.
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North Quadrangle, 2nd
floor Media Gateway
College of Literature, Science,
and the Arts Parents Reception
2:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Michigan Union –
Anderson Room
College of Engineering Welcome
Reception and Tours
2:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Francois-Xavier Bagnoud
Bldg., 1320 Beal Blvd.
Kinesiology and the
Student Experience
2:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
Bickner Auditorium,
3735 Kinesiology Bldg.
Meet the Author: Susan Messer
4:00 p.m.
--
Angell Hall, Aud. C
Living at Michigan Options:
Second Year and Beyond
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Michigan Union –
Pendleton Room
Residential College Parents
Weekend Reception
4:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
126 East Quadrangle
The 1854 U-M “Detroit
Observatory” and the Dawn
of U-M’s Space Race
4:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Detroit Observatory,
1398 E. Ann St.
4:00 p.m.
--
floor Media Gateway
MLibrary Spotlight on
Student Projects
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
1st fl. Shapiro
Undergraduate Library
School of Nursing Sophomore
and Second Career Student
Commitment Ceremony
5:15 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Ford Amphitheatre,
University of
Michigan Hospital
Start Time
End Time
Location
Check In
10:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Michigan Union
– Pond Room
Hillel Dinner and Services
6:00 p.m.
--
1429 Hill St.
Peace Corps Exhibit
8:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Room 100, Hatcher
Graduate Library
Murder Mystery Interactive
Dinner Theatre
7:00 p.m.
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Michigan Union
Ballroom
Papyri Exhibit
8:30 a.m.
7:00 p.m.
Audubon Room, Hatcher
Graduate Library
Michigan Volleyball vs.
Penn State
7:00 p.m.
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Cliff Keen Arena
Gerald R. Ford Presidential
Library Open House
9:00 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
Gerald R. Ford Library,
1000 Beal Ave.
8:00 p.m.
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Hill Auditorium
William L. Clements Library: U-M’s
10:00 a.m.
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Clements Library, 909
S. University Ave
University Musical Society
Presents: Mariachi Vargas
de Tecalitlan
International Education
Information Fair
10:00 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
Michigan Union – 1st
Fl. Main Lobby
On Beauty and the Everyday: The
Prints of James McNeill Whistler
10:00 a.m.
10:00 p.m.
Museum of Art
Finding Your Way . . . to
the Career Center
10:15 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Michigan Union –
Kuenzel Room
Money at Michigan –
The Beat Goes On
11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
Michigan Union –
Kuenzel Room
11:00 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
Depart from front steps
of Michigan Union
School of Art & Design
Parents Weekend Program
11:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
Art & Architecture
Bldg., Street Gallery
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Saturday, November 6th, 2010
Event
Start Time
End Time
Location
Parents Weekend
Pre-Game Tailgate
3 hours before
kickoff
1 hour before
kickoff
Indoor Track Building,
located behind Revelli
Hall off Hoover St.
between Division and
Greene Streets.
Ann Arbor Farmers Market
7:00 a.m.
3:00 p.m.
315 Detroit St.
St. Mary Student Parish
Parents Weekend Brunch
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
331 Thompson St.
Peace Corps Exhibit
10:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
Room 100, Hatcher
Graduate Library
Papyri Exhibit
10:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
Graduate Library
10:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
Museum of Art
Saturday Morning Physics
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
170 Dennison
Planetarium Shows
11:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
Exhibit Museum
Michigan vs. Illinois
Football Game
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Sunday, November 7th, 2010
TBA
TBA
Michigan Stadium
Dinosaur Tours
2:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
Exhibit Museum
2nd Annual G-Fest: Best of
Michigan Performance
8:00 p.m.
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Lydia Mendelssohn
Theatre
Presents: Assi El Helani
8:00 p.m.
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Hill Auditorium
Alpha Phi 4th Annual Red Dress Gala
8:30 p.m.
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Michigan League
Ballroom
Event
Start Time End Time
Location
Brunch
9:00 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
Michigan Union
- Ballroom
Parents & Family Weekend Service
of Holy Communion and Brunch
11:00 a.m.
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Lord of Light Lutheran
Campus Ministry,
801 S. Forest Ave.
Brunch
11:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
Michigan Union
- Ballroom
12:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Museum of Art
11:00 a.m.
--
fl. Media Gateway
Papyri Exhibit
1:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Graduate Library
Big House Tours
1:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
Michigan Stadium
Planetarium Shows
1:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Exhibit Museum
Parents Weekend Public Skate
2:00 p.m.
3:50 p.m.
Yost Ice Arena
Dinosaur Tours
2:00 p.m.
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Exhibit Museum
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Events for Friday, November 5th
Parents & Family Weekend Check-In
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Michigan Union Pond Room, 530 S. State St.
Check-in for Parents & Family Weekend
and pick up your event tickets and
updated program information.
Peace Corps Exhibit
8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Hatcher Graduate Library, Gallery in
Room 100 (enter from the Diag)
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the
Peace Corps! This exhibit explores the
political climate surrounding John F.
Kennedy’s campaign speech on the steps
of the Michigan Union on October 14th,
1960. That speech was the “spark” that
started the Peace Corps. The display
details the hard work and feverish pace it
took to get the Peace Corps off the ground,
and it shares volunteer’s reflections of
their Peace Corps experiences from the
beginning until the Peace Corps today.
PARENTS & FAMILY WEEKEND
Program of Events
Gerald R. Ford Presidential
Library Open House
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1000 Beal Ave.
You are invited to explore this National
Archives presidential library on the U-M
campus. Enjoy the permanent exhibits
on President and Mrs. Ford, the office
used by President Ford during his many
visits to U-M, and feature exhibits from
the archival collections. Just for Parents &
Family Weekend, behind-the-scene tours
will be given, upon request, of the areas
where the Ford White House records are
preserved, processed, and researched.
There is free on-site parking. For more
information about the Ford Presidential
Library in Ann Arbor and Museum in Grand
Rapids, visit www.fordlibrarymuseum.
gov or call (734) 205-0555.
Papyri Exhibit
8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Hatcher Graduate Library, Audubon
Room (enter from the Diag)
All events are free (included in your Parents & Family Weekend registration
fee) unless noted; ticketed events have this icon
. Remember to wear or
show your Michigan Parent lapel pin for admission to non-ticketed events!
Most events are designed for adults and older teenagers. A few events are
appropriate for younger children and are indicated with this icon
However, please note that no child care services are available.
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The University of Michigan Library holds
the largest papyrus collection in the
country. Over 7,000 items and more than
10,000 individual fragments date from
about 1000 BC to AD 1000 and offer a
glimpse into the life and language of the
ancient world. Papyrus is a thick, paperlike material produced from the papyrus
plant; because it is an organic, perishable
material, its survival across time has relied
on the climatic conditions found in only
a few regions of Egypt. Nearly all papyri
which survive today come from Egypt.
For updated event information, visit www.parents.umich.edu
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The William L. Clements Library: U-M’s
Intercultural Education
Information Fair
Money at Michigan – The
Beat Goes On
10:00 a.m.
909 South University Avenue
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
1st Fl. Michigan Union Main Lobby
10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Museum of Art
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Michigan Union Kuenzel Room
Established by U-M alumnus William L.
Clements in 1923, the Clements Library is
one of the world’s finest early American
history collections. The Library collects
primary sources on America’s development
from 1492 through the nineteenth century.
Whatever your interest in American history
to 1900—discovery and exploration,
the American Revolution, social history,
Native Americans, slavery and antislavery,
culinary history, the Civil War, westward
Expansion, women’s history, politics and
government—the Clements has an array
of rare books, maps, manuscripts, prints,
photographs, ephemera, and serials
to dazzle even the most sophisticated
collector or scholar. Come see original
treasures of our national heritage in one
of Michigan’s most elegant buildings.
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The University of Michigan has many
opportunities for undergraduates
interested in intercultural education.
Students should begin planning early –
intercultural study as well as volunteering
and working abroad need not entail
extra time towards a degree! Many U-M
departments will be on hand to answer
questions regarding study abroad,
working abroad, language instruction, and
intercultural studies. These departments
include the Center for Global and
Intercultural Study’s Office of International
Programs (OIP-LSA undergraduate
study abroad) and Global Intercultural
Experience for Undergraduates (GIEU
– offering domestic and international
cultural and educational experiences),
the International Programs in Engineering
(IPE – Engineering study abroad), the
Language Resource Center (multi-media
language study), the International Institute,
and the International Center’s Education
Abroad Office (work, intern, or volunteer
abroad, including the Peace Corps).
UMMA’s rare and important collection of
James McNeill Whistler works on paper
represents one of the finest holdings
of Whistler’s graphic output in North
America. This exhibition will feature
nearly 100 works of art from UMMA’s
extraordinary Whistler collection, which
covers the artist’s entire career in Europe,
ranging from his student days and early
orientation towards Realism to the
evanescent and atmospheric lithographs
and etchings of his mature style.
Now that you’ve gotten through the first
bills, those pleas for additional spending
money, and the frustration of trying to do
everything “on-line,” it’s time to explore
other opportunities for funding including
Scholarships, Work Opportunities, and
Loans. Here’s your chance to find out
about upcoming changes as well as
ask all those questions you wished
you had asked earlier if only you had
known what it was going to be like.
Finding Your Way . . . to
the Career Center
10:15 – 11:00 a.m.
Students begin to visit the Career
Center for a variety of reasons during
various points in their academic careers.
This is your chance to learn more
about what the Career Center has
to offer, and to find out how we can
help your student explore careers and
graduate programs, make decisions
or search for internships and jobs.
11:00 a.m.
Depart from front steps of Michigan Union
Didn’t attend Parent & Family Orientation?
Here’s your chance to experience
campus through a student’s perspective.
Student-led tours will be available
on Friday departing from the front
steps of the Michigan Union.
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School of Art & Design Parents
& Family Weekend Program
Public Skate
The BBA – The Action-Based,
Results-Oriented Degree
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Art & Architecture Bldg.
12:00 – 12:50 p.m.
Yost Ice Arena
$2 Admission/$1 skate rental
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Art & Design (A&D) families are invited to
enjoy a buffet lunch at 11:30 a.m. in the
Street Gallery just off the east Bonisteel
entrance to the Art & Architecture Building
before attending a 12:15 p.m. presentation
by A&D undergraduates in the Art &
Architecture Bldg. auditorium. Penn
Greene, Chris Parker, Alexis Stepanek,
and Ryan Thurmer will demonstrate
their invention, Scribble, which was
awarded first place in the Michigan Toy
Competition. Following the presentation,
families may attend any (or all) of the eight
sections of ArtDes 120, Tools Materials
and Processes I: Construction. A tour
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of the Duderstadt Center, a high-end
media center across the street, where
much A&D creative work occurs, begins
at 3:00 for those families who have not
yet visited this center. A must-see for
everyone will be the 50th anniversary
celebratory exhibition of work by U-M
Peace Corps alumni in the Slusser Gallery
in the Art & Architecture Bldg. After
they return to the downtown area, our
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Arbor on State Street to see the creative
work of A&D students, faculty, and staff
who have engaged in international
experiences over the past year.
Take your son or daughter ice skating
at Michigan’s Yost Ice Arena. Yost Ice
Arena is one of the most unique arenas
in college hockey, not only because it
retains the charm of an old barn, but
also because it offers the amenities
of the most modern of arenas. Yost’s
reputation for inducing a crowd-crazy
atmosphere is legendary! Public skating
at Yost is fun for the whole family.
Attention parents of freshmen! If your
student excels in quantitative reasoning,
has multi-dimensional interests, and
thrives in a team-based, dynamic learning
environment, we welcome you to attend
a special session about the Ross School
of Business 3-year Bachelor of Business
Administration Program (BBA).
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The William L. Clements Library: U-M’s
College of Engineering Welcome
Reception and Tours
1:00 p.m.
909 South University Avenue
2:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building,
1320 Beal Boulevard
See p. 14 for description.
1:00 p.m.
North Quad, 2nd fl. Media Gateway
Join us for a highlights tour of the new
North Quad building, featuring digital
work by students created within North
Quad and at the Shapiro Undergraduate
Library on display. North Quad, a state-ofthe-art academic and residential complex,
opened this fall. The building’s facilities
offer students the opportunity to utilize
technology to make global connections,
and include production studios, technology
infused gathering spaces, and plenty of
places for students to showcase their work.
1:00 p.m.
Depart from front steps of Michigan Union
The College of Engineering warmly
welcomes families to our annual event
during Parents and Family Weekend.
Families are invited to join us for a
reception, resource fair, and opportunities
to take tours of Engineering labs and
facilities. From academic programs to
student life, you will learn about the
exciting opportunities that are available
for your student here in the College.
Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon meeting
faculty, administrators and other members
of the Engineering community!
Kinesiology and the
Student Experience
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Bickner Auditorium, 3735 Kinesiology Bldg./CCRB
Join Kinesiology faculty and staff as
students provide informative sessions
about each of our four majors including
internship and career information, study
abroad options, and research and lab
opportunities. Meet and talk with the
people your students are interacting
with on campus at an informal reception
following the student presentations.
College of Literature, Science, & the
Arts Parents & Family Reception
Living at Michigan Options:
Second Year and Beyond
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Michigan Union Anderson Room
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Michigan Union Pendleton Room
Please join LSA faculty and staff at a
reception hosted by Dean Terrence J.
McDonald and find out the ways the
College provides your student a oneof-a-kind education. Refreshments
served. www.lsa.umich.edu
Meet the Author: Susan Messer
4:00 p.m.
Angell Hall, Aud. C
The LSA Honors Program is pleased to
welcome Susan Messer, author of Grand
River and Joy, to the U-M campus. As part
of the Fall 2010 LSA Theme Semester,
“What Makes Life Worth Living,” Grand
River and Joy was chosen as the summer
reading book for first-year Honors
students. Grand River and Joy is about
a Jewish man whose small business
ends up in the path of the Detroit riots of
1967. Messer has won numerous awards,
including an Illinois Arts Council Literary
Award for creative nonfiction and the
Jewish Cultural Writing Competition of the
Center for Yiddish Culture. Following the
author’s presentation, Honors Program
families are invited to attend a reception
in the Perlman Honors Commons.
Many families have told us that they were
surprised by how soon their students
faced decisions about whether to stay in
the residence hall or move off-campus. At
Michigan, these decisions are often made
in the fall term. Some freshmen start making
lease arrangements with friends they have
only known for a few weeks. University
Housing is here to help you and your
family make informed decisions. Bring your
student to our information session to learn
more about the residence hall, Universityowned apartments, and off-campus housing
options and have your questions answered.
Residential College Parents &
Family Weekend Reception
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Room 126, East Quadrangle
Join the RC for a social gathering that
will feature a short program, music, hors
d’oeuvres and refreshments for the
families, students, faculty and staff.
4:00 p.m.
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MLibrary Spotlight on
Student Projects
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Shapiro Undergraduate Library, First Floor. Come and learn about how the library
has services and new technologies to
help your students complete successful
research and multi-media projects. Join
us for refreshments, check out the Tech
Deck and see how posters are created. We’ll also have information available
about plans for our new library space in
Shapiro that will be opening Winter 2011!
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speak with our staff by calling the Bentley
Historical Library at (734) 764-3482.
School of Nursing Sophomore
and Second Career Student
Commitment Ceremony
5:15-7:00 p.m.
Ford Amphitheatre, University of Michigan Hospital
Join the School of Nursing for an induction
celebration as students begin their clinical
experience in the School of Nursing.
Hillel Dinner and Services
The 1854 U-M “Detroit Observatory”
and the Dawn of U-M’s Space Race
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Detroit Observatory, 1398 E. Ann St.
(corner of Ann & Observatory St.)
Get a painless introduction to over 150
years of U-M history while touring one of
the oldest, and most charming, buildings on
the Ann Arbor campus – the 1854 Detroit
Observatory. This historic site, administered
by the Bentley Historical Library, houses
several large Victorian telescopes (stateof-the-art for the 1850s) as well as exhibits
that illustrate U-M’s transformation from
a small, provincial college into a modern
research university. Docents will assist
as you explore the building at your own
pace. Detroit Observatory sits at the
corner of Ann and Observatory Streets,
between Couzens and Alice Lloyd
Residence Halls. Cashier-attended visitor
parking is available at the Palmer Drive
structure (off Washtenaw Ave., just across
from the pedestrian bridge that leads to
the Detroit Observatory) and at the U-M
Cardiovascular Center directly across from
the Detroit Observatory on Ann St. If you
are walking from Central Campus, you can
use the pedestrian bridge which links the
Life Sciences complex to Couzens and
Palmer Field. The free U-M buses also
make stops nearby. For more information,
visit www.bentley.umich.edu and follow the
links for Detroit Observatory. You can also
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6:00pm services, 7:00 pm dinner
1429 Hill St.
Tickets: $18 for non-students; students are free
Students and families are invited to a
gourmet kosher Shabbat meal during
Parents & Family Weekend. Meet the
staff and students of Hillel and enjoy a
wonderful Shabbat experience together.
Shabbat dinners are $18 for non-students
and free for students. RSVP at www.
umhillel.org or by calling (734) 7690500. Services begin at 6:00 p.m. (4
different service options: Orthodox
and Shalvah – Torah Egalitarian, Dor
Chadash/Conservative and Reform
Havurah). Dinner begins at 7:00 p.m.
Hillel is located at 1429 Hill St.
don’t feel like getting involved you will
still enjoy watching as the excitement
unfolds! Entertainment is suitable for all
ages. Dinner includes Balsamic Chicken
with Artichoke Relish and apple crisp.
Vegetarian option is grilled vegetables
with tomato sauce and penne pasta.
Michigan Volleyball vs. Penn State
7:00 p.m.
Cliff Keen Arena
Tickets: $3 in advance; students
are free with M-Card
Watch the Wolverines take on the 3-time
defending national champion Nittany
Lions! For advance ticket sales, call Katy
Jackson at (734) 647-1261 to place an order
by phone. Tickets will be $5 at the door.
Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán
With a history that dates back to the late
1890s, the Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán was
founded in a small city near Jalisco by Don
Gaspar Vargas. This band basically invented
the modern mariachi, and five generations
later, are still playing today. The group spent
its formative years defining their sound and
experimenting with different instrumental
lineups. Today the group is comprised of two
harps, one vihuela, one guitar, one guitarron,
two trumpets, and six violins. The songs they
sing cross over from one generation to the
next, making their performances appealing
to both young and mature audiences. In
1987, the group was featured on Linda
Rondstadt’s double-platinum Grammy
Award-winning album Canciones de mi
Padre (Songs of My Father), her first Spanish
release. Recognized as “el major mariachi
del mundo” (the greatest mariachi in the
world), Mariachi Vargas are the masters
at melding the old world style of mariachi
music with new innovative pieces.
8:00 p.m.
Hill Auditorium
Tickets: $27
Murder Mystery Interactive
Dinner Theater
Michigan Union Ballroom
7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $30.00
Students and their families will become
part of the action during this interactive and
entertaining murder mystery extravaganza!
Audience members are sure to be on
the edge of their seats as they work
with the inspector to try to figure out
who did it! Professional actors bring this
murder mystery to life with a combination
of comedy and suspense! Even if you
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Events for Saturday, November 6th
Pre-Game Tailgate
3 hours before football game
Indoor Track Building, (located
behind Revelli Hall on Hoover St.)
Tickets: $29
An annual Parents & Family Weekend
favorite, the pre-game tailgate is your
opportunity to show your Michigan spirit!
The tailgate features food, games, prizes
and student performers to help you prepare
to experience a game in the “Big House”.
Scheduled to perform are the U-M Dance
Team, the U-M Cheerleaders, the Michigan
Marching Band, and many more student
performing groups! Menu includes marinated
boneless chicken breasts, smoked stadium
style sausage, veggie wraps, Greek style
pasta salad, redskin potato salad, baked
beans, and more. Located at the Indoor
Track Building, this is the place to be rain
or shine! At press time, the football game
time had not been announced. The tailgate
will begin three hours prior to kickoff.
Attention parents of Michigan
Marching Band, U-M Dance Team,
and U-M Cheerleaders:
If you wish to see your student perform at the
Pre-Game Tailgate, you must purchase a ticket
for this event. No one will be admitted to the
Parents & Family Weekend Pre-Game Tailgate
without a ticket. If you do not already have tickets
to this event, visit the Parents & Family Weekend
check-in, located at the Michigan Union Pond
Room, between 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday,
November 5 to inquire about availability.
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
315 Detroit St.
Located in the historic Kerrytown District
in a lovely open-air marketplace, the Ann
Arbor Farmers Market features locally grown
food, plants, handcrafts, and prepared food
items. The Ann Arbor Farmers Market is a
producers-only market, which means that
all of the items are grown, baked, or crafted
by the vendors who sell them. Come by
and experience an Ann Arbor tradition!
St. Mary Student Parish
Parents Weekend Brunch
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
331 Thompson Street
Papyri Exhibit
Planetarium Shows
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m, 1:30 p.m.,
2:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.
Exhibit Museum of Natural
History, 1109 Geddes Ave.
$5.00 per person
Please join us for Mass at 9:00 a.m., followed
by a delicious brunch and a brief program.
You’ll meet the pastor, our staff, and learn
how – for over 80 years – St. Mary Student
Parish has encouraged Catholic students
to grow in faith and develop service
and leadership skills through our many
campus ministry programs. Visit http://
stmarystudentparish.org for more information,
or call (734) 663-0557 ext. 240 to RSVP.
Peace Corps Exhibit
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Hatcher Graduate Library, Gallery in
Room 100 (enter from the Diag)
Museum of Art
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday Morning Physics:
Those Phantom Sounds (Ringing
in Your Ears) are Produced by Your
Brain: The Neuroscience of Tinnitus
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
170 Dennison Bldg.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of
the Kresge Hearing Research Institute,
this Saturday Morning Physics lecture is
one of four lectures that will celebrate
the mechanisms of hearing and the
advances in the prevention and treatment
of hearing loss that have occurred in
the last 50 years. Dr. Susan Shore will
discuss tinnitus – ringing in the ear. The
lecture will be preceded by refreshments
and followed by a Q & A session.
Participants are encouraged to park at
the Church Street Parking Structure.
Parking at the Church Street Parking
structure for this lecture is $2.00 per
vehicle. For more information, visit www.
lsa.umich.edu/physics/seminars/smp.
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The Exhibit Museum’s Planetarium
has served as an astronomy resource
for the community since 1958. Fun
for children and adults, this is your
chance to learn about our night sky!
Michigan v. Illinois Football Game
Time: TBA*
Michigan Stadium
Tickets: $55
Come watch the Wolverines battle the
Fighting Illini. Attending a football game at
“the Big House” is one of the most popular
things to do at Michigan. At press time,
kickoff time had not been determined. Visit
mgoblue.com for game time information.
Dinosaur Tours
2:00 p.m.
Attention dinosaur fans! Join us for
a free, 30-minute docent-led tour
of the dinosaur exhibits.
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2nd Annual G-Fest: Best of
Michigan Performance
Presents: Assi El Helani
Events for Sunday, November 7th
8:00 p.m.
Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre
Tickets: $10
8:00 p.m.
Hill Auditorium
Tickets: $34
Parents & Family Weekend Brunch
An event featuring the best of Michigan’s
expansive entertainment community. A
diverse and eclectic mash–up of the U’s
finest performers hosted by the G–Men.
Performers include: Groove (high energy
percussion), the Magic of Alan Smola
(entertainer), Revolution Chinese YoYo, the
Michigan Bhangra team (Punjabi dance),
a film from the Lightworks film festival
and of course, the G-Men. An award
winning all-male a cappella group, who
pride themselves on delivering the most
entertaining shows on U-M’s campus.
Assi El Helani has been a major figure in
the music scene of the Middle East since
the 1990s. With participation in numerous
important musical events, including the
Carthage Festival, the Baalbeck International
Festival, and concerts throughout Europe,
the Arab World, and America, he is
regarded as one of the true superstars to
emerge from Lebanon. He is also actively
involved in humanitarian issues, performing
at fundraising concerts throughout the
Middle East in support of many different
charities, including the World Food Program
of the United Nations and the Women’s
Development Association Hayati. His music
videos give a nod to his reputation as a
talented actor who has received numerous
offers for leading roles in Arab films and
television series. With more than a dozen
recordings to his name, Assi El Helani’s
popstar status makes him an incredibly
exciting addition to the UMS series.
2 seatings: 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Michigan Union Ballroom
Tickets: $25
Parents & Family Weekend concludes
with brunch at the historic Michigan
Union. Enjoy live musical entertainment
by a string quartet of U-M students
and an all-you-can-eat brunch. Menu
includes egg croustade, brie and wild
mushroom quiche, pecan-crusted French
toast, sausage, muffins, bagels, fresh
fruit, miniature pastries, and assorted
beverages. This event also features a
special welcome from Vice President of
Student Affairs, Royster E. Harper and Dean
of Students, Laura Blake Jones. Please
note: No early entrance will be permitted
to allow the catering staff enough time
to prepare between the seatings.
Lord of Light Lutheran Campus
Ministry Parents & Family
Weekend Service of Holy
Communion and Brunch
11:00 a.m.
Lord of Light Lutheran Campus Ministry,
801 S. Forest Ave. (@ Hill St.)
During our Sunday morning Service of
Holy Communion, we will honor the role
of parents in the lives of their young adult
children. Worship will be followed by a
delicious brunch and an opportunity to
learn about the work of Lutheran Campus
Ministry and to meet campus ministry staff
and student leaders. Take time to visit
your student’s “church home away from
home.” For more information, please call
(734) 668-7622 or email Campus Pastor
Sue Sprowls at [email protected].
Museum of Art
12:00-5:00 p.m.
Alpha Phi 4th Annual Red Dress Gala
8:30 p.m.
Michigan League Ballroom
Tickets: $50 per person/$85 per
couple/$45 for students
The Theta Chapter of the Alpha Phi Fraternity
is excited to announce our Fourth Annual
Alpha Phi Red Dress Gala. This year’s event
will feature a variety of entertainment such
as a silent auction, a live band, and a 50/50
raffle. Proceeds from the Red Dress Gala will
benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation. The Alpha
Phi Foundation funds many important groups
such as the American Heart Association. As
a charitable and educational organization,
the Foundation is classified as a 501(c)
(3) organization by the Internal Revenue
Service, and donations are tax deductible in
the United States as allowed by law. Tickets
can be purchased at the door or in advance
by contacting [email protected].
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11:00 a.m.
Papyri Exhibit
1:00 -7:00 p.m.
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Big House Tours
1:00 p.m.
Michigan Stadium
Tickets: $30
The University of Michigan Alumni
Association is thrilled to offer this unique
behind the scenes tour of one of America’s
most iconic structures – Michigan Stadium.
Featuring Dr. Robert Soderstrom, author
of The Big House, Fielding H. Yost and the
Building of Michigan Stadium, these tours
offer amazing insight into the history of
Michigan Stadium and how it became the
largest collegiate stadium in the country,
as well as some unique stories behind the
stadium’s history. There’s no better way
to celebrate the tradition that is Michigan
football then by experiencing the Big House
from the ground up and only the Alumni
Association brings you this once in a lifetime
experience. The tours are an unforgettable
experience for any Maize and Blue fan. You’ll
get to run through the famed tunnel onto the
field; throw a touchdown pass across the
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goal line; kick a winning field goal; take your
photo standing on the 50-yard line; spend
time in the Michigan locker room; see the
newly added club seating concourse and
suites; and even try on an actual Michigan
helmet and shoulder pads. The tour will last
approximately 1.5 hours. For their safety
and as a courtesy to other guests, children
under 5 are not permitted on the tours.
Planetarium Shows
1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m.
Tickets: $5.00 per person
Dinosaur Tours
2:00 p.m.
ANN ARBOR GUIDE
ANN ARBOR GUIDE
2010-2011
Welcome to
Ann Arbor!
Community
Events
The Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti area
promises an exciting visit at any
time of the year. From world-class
performing artists to country
fairs, there’s something for every
taste. Take your pick...and enjoy!
WINTER
For a complete and up-to-theminute listing of area events, call
the Ann Arbor Area Convention
& Visitors Bureau at (734)
995-7281, or visit their web
site at www.annarbor.org.
Ann Arbor Folk Festival
Each January, for more than 29 years, folk
music fans have warmed their spirits at this
lively gathering. National and international
acoustic performers, jazz, folk, bluegrass,
and singer/songwriters take the stage.
Annual Children’s Holiday Parade
A family fun event where children of all ages
can march in a parade. Music provided by
area high school bands. Live reindeer pull
Santa and Mrs. Claus in a sleigh. Sponsored
by the Main Street Area Association.
The Ann Arbor area is the state’s rare jewel: a small, friendly town
with big city sophistication; a world-class educational and hightech research center nestled in a peaceful rural setting; a close-knit
community of charming neighborhoods with a rich mix of cultures.
Although geographically small, the
area is perhaps most renowned for
its cultural offerings. From exclusive
art exhibits to performances
by jazz legends, there are
abundant opportunities to enjoy
arts and culture. More than 30
independent bookstores, dozens
of unique galleries, and a variety
of top-notch museums—including
one of the finest university art
museums in the country—are all
within the downtown limits.
Those looking for recreational
activities have a host of options
for golfing, hiking, or biking. Three
metroparks, including the largest
state recreation area in Michigan’s
lower peninsula, are within a
short drive. Planet Rock, one of
the world’s largest indoor rock
climbing gyms, is a visitor favorite
and an ideal spot for families.
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The award-winning Ann Arbor Art
Fairs draw an annual crowd of nearly
500,000 as the streets of downtown
are transformed into an outdoor art
gallery. Fall football Saturdays are
more than just events—they are
experiences, as more than 100,000
people fill “The Big House” to watch the
Wolverines. In the wintertime, holiday
light festivals and the Ann Arbor Folk
Festival are always crowd pleasers.
Dining aficionados will appreciate
the nearly 300 restaurants within a
20-mile radius of Ann Arbor. Options
range from one of the world’s first
“zero pollution” breweries to oldfashioned Italian bistros to trendy,
contemporary American restaurants.
Many offer alfresco dining in the warm
months, which, when combined with
the array of jazz and dance clubs in
the area, makes downtown Ann Arbor
a vibrant destination for nightlife.
Chelsea Hometown Holiday
& Light Parade
Held in December, this weekend-long
celebration transforms the city into a holiday
wonderland. The event is complete with
visits from Santa Claus, artists’ exhibitions,
children’s activities, musical performances,
merchants’ events and more. Sponsored by
the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce.
Dexter’s Home for the
Holidays Festival
The charming town of Dexter turns into a
Holiday Wonderland with visits from Santa
and Mrs. Claus, horse-drawn sleigh rides,
strolling carolers and musicians, ice sculpture
exhibit, light parade, and more. Sponsored
by the Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce.
Holiday Week in Saline
SPRING
Ann Arbor Antiques Market
For over 36 years, the Ann Arbor Antiques
Market has offered quality antiques and
select collectibles. Items range from early
Americana to Art Deco to every type of antique
imaginable. Held at the Washtenaw Farm
Council Grounds, it features over 300 dealers.
All items guaranteed as represented. Held
select weekends from April to November.
Ann Arbor Book Festival
This festival is a celebration of the written
word with a commitment to promoting
reading, improving literacy in Southeastern
Michigan, and showcasing the rich culture
of the written word in our community. Held
in downtown Ann Arbor each May.
Ann Arbor Film Festival
This internationally recognized festival features
the latest in experimental and independent
16mm films. It is the oldest event of its kind
held each March at the Michigan Theater.
In December, the entire town comes alive
with holiday splendor. The week includes a
variety of activities including a parade, visits
with Santa and Mrs. Claus, juried craft show,
museum tours, and more. Sponsored by
the Saline Area Chamber of Commerce.
FestiFools
Milan Holiday Parade
Show & Shine Street Rod Show
An Ann Arbor twist on Mardi Gras. A
fusion of giant, hand-made puppets,
live music, jugglers, and costumes. Held
during the first weekend in April.
Enjoy this annual favorite complete with
floats, music, costumes, classic cars, a visit
from Santa, and lights galore. Sponsored by
the Milan Area Chamber of Commerce.
Each May, over 400 cars – antique,
custom, and hot rod – fill Ypsilanti’s
Riverside Park. Sponsored by the Ypsilanti
Area Street Rods, this show is fun for
the novice to the serious auto buff.
Ypsilanti Heritage Holidays &
Home Tour
Dance for Mother Earth Pow Wow
Enjoy touring turn-of-the-century homes that
have been lovingly restored and preserved and
decorated for the holidays. Held in December
Each spring, more than 12,000 visitors flock to
this colorful gathering of Native Americans from
the Great Lakes area, the United States, and
Canada. More than 1,000 champion singers,
dancers, and artisans demonstrate their skills.
Visit www.parents.umich.edu
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SUMMER
FALL
Ann Arbor Art Fairs
Antique Truck Show
This renowned event is comprised of four
award-winning, independently juried art fairs
held simultaneously throughout the streets
of Ann Arbor in mid-July. It transforms the
charming city into one massive outdoor art
gallery featuring 1,100 artists and a half-million
visitors from all over America. Attracting the
finest artists from across the country and an
unsurpassed variety of top quality artwork
in every price range, it has earned a stellar
reputation nationwide.
Trucks of every kind on display in Ypsilanti’s
Riverside Park. Hosted by the Southeast
Michigan Chapter of the Antique Truck Historical
Society.
Ann Arbor Summer Festival
This three-week festival beginning in June
celebrates the best in theatre, dance, music,
and comedy. Performances cater to audiences
of all ages. Top of the Park offers a lively, casual,
and entertaining roster of local and regional
bands, various food stands, and classic and
contemporary movies screened under the stars.
Ticketed concerts are held in the Power Center
and Hill Auditorium.
Antique Fire Truck Muster
Dozens of vintage fire trucks on display in
Ypsilanti’s Riverside Park.
Chelsea Community Fair
Held in August at the Chelsea Fairgrounds
(Old US-12), this fair includes amusement rides,
games, livestock, horse shows, demolition
derbies, and a parade.
Chelsea Painters Art Fair
Enjoy strolling the picturesque park setting
of the Chelsea Hospital campus in early June
and shopping for fine art by award-winning
artists in a wide variety of media. Also includes
entertainment and children’s art activities. Held
rain or shine.
Chelsea Summer Fest
This community-wide celebration held in July
features a wide array of family activities, live
entertainment, arts and crafts, specialty foods,
merchant sales, children’s entertainment, and
more.
Dexter Daze
Held in August, this celebration bring
the community together for fun and free
entertainment and includes arts and crafts
booths, a parade, children’s activities, a social
tent, specialty foods, and more.
Manchester Chicken Broil
Each July brings the Midwest’s oldest and
largest single-day Chicken Broil to Alumni Field
in Manchester. Entertainment is provided while
you dine on broiled chicken and secret-recipe
German Cole Slaw. Carriage rides round out
your evening’s fun.
Apple Daze
Join us in downtown Dexter in early October for
a fun-filled day of children’s rides, games, food,
and of course, apples! Other attractions include
entertainment, craft booths, bake sale, petting
farm, pie-eating contest, and more. Sponsored
by the Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce.
Saline Community Fair
This fair features a parade, livestock shows,
carnival rides, tractor pulls, demolition derby,
children’s activities, food, and more. Held at the
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds.
Saline High School Craft Show
One of the area’s finest craft shows, this juried
show held in November, features over 230
crafters from Michigan and the United States.
Sponsored by Saline Community Education
Department and organized by Hoeft Promotions.
University of Michigan and Eastern
Michigan University Athletics
These two Division I schools feature some of
the premier athletic teams and venues in the
country. Consult www.mgoblue.com or www.
emueagles.com for schedules.
Webster Fall Festival
This annual event offers pioneer craft
demonstrations, giant rummage/antique sale,
country crafts, live country music, and antique
cars and tractors. Kid’s activities include a
children’s zoo, hayrides, crafts, and games. Held
in September.
Wiard’s Orchards and Country Fair
Located in Ypsilanti, this orchard, operating for
over 150 years, boasts some of the best apples.
Fall weekends offer u-pick apples, pumpkins,
wagon rides, pony rides, cider mill, donut shop,
and more. October brings the howls of Night
Terrors and kid-friendly Halloween fun.
YEAR ROUND!
315 Detroit Street
734-794-6255
May-December, Wednesdays &
Saturdays, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
January – April, Saturdays,
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Supporting
Your College
Student
As your student takes on adult responsibilities,
your role will change, but your student still
needs you. Students need you to support their
growth, development, and independence,
and to be a stable force in their ever-changing
world. On occasion, they even need your
advice — but they may or may not ask for it.
TIPS FOR SUPPORTING YOUR STUDENT
Stay Connected
Support your student by staying
connected. Communicate via phone,
e-mail, IM, cell phones, SKYPE, and
‘snail’ mail. Students love to get real
mail, especially care packages. Expect
that your student will not respond to all
of your contacts, but know that he or
she appreciates hearing from you.
Checking-In
Give your student the opportunity to
share feelings and ideas with you. He or
she is experiencing new viewpoints and
perspectives that may challenge prior
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belief systems. Allow your student to
explore ideas without being judgmental.
Understand that changes in viewpoints,
behavior, dress, eating and sleeping
habits, and relationships with parents
are all to be expected during the college
years. However, if you suspect that some
of these changes may be signs of bigger
problems (alcohol or drug abuse, academic
problems, etc..), refer your student to the
Counseling and Psychological Services
office. Trust your instincts. Your student
may need you to refer him or her to
the appropriate resources for help.
Be Knowledgeable About
Campus Resources
Utilize the M-Parent website or read the
Parent Calendar & Handbook. These
resources are designed specifically
for parents and provide a great deal of
information about the University and its
departments. Helping your student to
navigate a large university by referring
him or her to the appropriate resources
is one of the best ways for you to
mentor your college student during this
transition to adulthood. By acting as a
referral source, you can demonstrate
that you are interested in your student’s
life at the University, and at the same
time, you empower your student to
solve his or her own problems.
Continue to Have Difficult Conversations
As a parent of a college student, you no
longer have the same control that you once
had. However, you do still have a tremendous
influence on your son or daughter’s behavior.
In college, your son or daughter will have
to make their own decisions including what
time to get up in the morning, when to study,
when to exercise, whether or not to drink
alcohol, how much alcohol to drink if any,
and whether or not to engage in sexual
relationships. While you cannot force your
student to behave exactly as you would want
them to, parents can share their values and
beliefs with their students on these topics.
Studies show that parents influence their
child’s behavior regarding drugs, alcohol, and
risky sexual behavior even after their child
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leaves for college*. Provide your student
with the facts on these issues, and empower
them to distinguish between good and bad
decisions when it comes to their behavior,
health, and safety. Create an atmosphere
of open communication, and your student
will not only appreciate that you respect him
or her as an adult, but he or she will also
be more likely to turn to you for guidance.
*Brigham Young University (2008, February 11). Sex,
Drugs and Alcohol: Parents Still Influence College
Kids’ Risky Behavior, Study Shows. ScienceDaily.
Retrieved February 18, 2008 from www.sciencedaily.
com/releases/2008/02/080210094643.htm
Ask Questions — But Not Too Many
Most first-year college students desire the
security of knowing that someone from home
is still interested in them. Parental curiosity
can be alienating or supportive depending
on the attitudes of the persons involved.
Honest inquiries and other “between friends”
communication and discussion will do much
to further the parent-student relationship.
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Expect Change
Your student will change. College and
the experiences associated with it can
effect changes in social, vocational,
and personal behavior and choices. It’s
natural, inevitable, and it can be inspiring.
Often though, it’s a pain in the neck.
You can’t stop change, you may never
understand it, but it is within your power
(and to you and your student’s advantage)
to accept it. Remember that your son
or daughter will be basically the same
person that you sent away to school.
Do Not Tell Your Student That “These
Are the Best Years of Your Life”
College can be full of indecision,
insecurities, disappointments, and most
of all, mistakes. It’s also full of discovery,
inspiration, good times, and exciting
people. It may take a while for students
to realize that their Hollywood-created
images of what college all about are
wrong. Hollywood doesn’t show that
college is about being scared, confused,
overwhelmed, and making mistakes.
Students may feel these things and worry
that they are not ‘normal’ because what
they’re feeling is in contrast to what
they’ve been led to believe while growing
up. Parents can help by understanding
that the highs and lows of college life are
a critical part of your son or daughter’s
development, and by providing the
support and encouragement to help
him or her understand this as well.
Trust Your Student
College is also a time for students to
discover who they are. Finding oneself
is a difficult enough process without
feeling that the people whose opinions
you respect most are second-guessing
your own second-guessing.
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2010-2011
Academic Calendar
FALL 2010
Labor Day (Holiday)
Sept. 6, Mon
Classes Begin
Sept. 7, Tues
Fall Study Break
Oct. 18-19, Mon-Tues
Thanksgiving Recess 5:00 p.m.
Nov. 24, Wed
Classes Resume 8:00 a.m.
Nov. 29, Mon
Classes End
Dec. 13, Mon
Study Days
Examinations
Commencement
Dec. 14, Tues & Dec. 18-19, Sat-Sun
Dec. 15-17, Wed-Fri & Dec. 20-22, Mon-Wed
Dec. 19, Sun
WINTER 2011
Classes Begin
Jan. 5, Wed
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day University
Symposia (no regular classes)
Jan. 17, Mon
Vacation Begins 12:00 p.m.
Feb. 26, Sat
Classes Resume 8:00 a.m.
Mar. 7, Mon
University Honors Convocation
Mar. 20, Sun
Classes End
Apr. 19, Tues
Study Days
Apr. 20, Wed & Apr. 23-24, Sat-Sun
Examinations
Commencement Activities
Apr. 21-22, Thur-Fri & Apr. 25-28, Mon-Thur
Apr. 29-May 1, Fri-Sun
SPRING/SUMMER 2011
Classes Begin
Memorial Day (Holiday)
May 30, Mon
Spring Half Term Classes End
June 20, Mon
Study Days
Examinations
Spring Half Term Ends
Summer Half Term Classes Begin
Independence Day (Holiday)
June 21-22, Tues-Wed
June 23-24, Thur-Fri
June 24, Fri
June 29, Wed
July 4, Mon
Classes End
Aug. 16, Tues
Study Day
Aug. 17, Wed
Examinations
Full & Summer Half Terms Ends
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May 3, Tues
Aug. 18-19, Thur-Fri
Aug. 19, Fri
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