FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Campus Tours
Roy and Lillie Cullen Building, Admission Office
These regularly scheduled tours of campus are sponsored by the Southwestern Ambassadors. Tours will depart from the Admission Office.
10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Center for Academic Success Open House
Roy and Lillie Cullen Building (Third Floor)
Helping students achieve their academic potential is a priority at Southwestern. The Center for Academic Success staff will be available to discuss the resources available for your student.
3–5 p.m.
Careers After College: A Matter of Choice or Chance
McCook–Crain Building
Find out why Career Services suggests that students Explore, Experience, Engage while at Southwestern. Learn about some of the programs and resources available to your Southwestern student and acquaint yourself with the staff of Career Services.
3–5 p.m.
Check–in and Information Desk
Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, Bob and Vivian Smith Concourse.
4–7 p.m.
Dinner
Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, J.E. & L.E. Mabee Commons
Enjoy family time and dinner with your Southwestern student.
4:30–7 p.m.
Women’s Basketball: Southwestern vs. Millsaps College (Conference Game)
Corbin J. Robertson Center, Robertson Performance Court
6 p.m.
Men’s Basketball: Southwestern vs. Millsaps College
(Conference Game)
Corbin J. Robertson Center, Robertson Performance Court
8 p.m.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Check–in and Information Desk
Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, Bob and Vivian Smith Concourse
8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Continental Breakfast with President Jake B. Schrum ’68
Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, McCombs Ballroom
Begin the day with President Schrum, receive an update on University initiatives and enjoy a variety of coffees, teas and pastries.
8:30–9:15 a.m.
Volunteer at the Local Community Garden
2100 Hutto Road, Georgetown
Last year, 607 Southwestern students logged 17,871 hours as community volunteers. Join us in our efforts to contribute “toward the well–being of humanity.” While you are here for Family Days, volunteer at Georgetown’s largest local community garden, a project of the Williamson County & Cities Health District. The Community Garden is just a short walk from campus. Choose among offerings such as working in the greenhouse, planting crops and expanding garden spaces. Space is limited.
9–11 a.m.
Honors Convocation
Lois Perkins Chapel
All are welcome to attend Southwestern’s annual academic achievement ceremony. Students to be honored have been notified in advance by the Provost’s Office.
9:30–11:30 a.m.
Family Days Brunch
Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, J.E. & L.E. Mabee Commons
10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Campus Tours
Roy and Lillie Cullen Building, Admission Office
These regularly scheduled tours of campus are sponsored by the Southwestern Ambassadors. Tours will depart from the Admission Office.
11 a.m. and noon
Slice of Life
Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, McCombs Ballroom
Alumni from various professions will talk about their transitions from student life to professional life. Bring your lunch tray to the second floor ballroom. The presentation will begin at 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Wilhelmina Cullen Admission Center Groundbreaking
Between the Roy and Lillie Cullen Building and Mood–Bridwell Hall
Attend this special occasion! Be there for the groundbreaking of the new Wilhelmina Cullen Admission Center.
12:30–1 p.m.
Men’s Club Lacrosse: Southwestern vs. Sam Houston State University (Conference Game)
Robert K. Moses Jr. Field
1 p.m.
Men’s Baseball: Southwestern vs. Schreiner University
(Double–Header)
Rockwell Family Baseball Field
1 p.m.
Classes Without Quizzes
F.W. Olin Building (Visit the Check–In and Information Desk for room locations.)
1:30–2:10 p.m. and 2:20–3 p.m.
Catch a glimpse of what Southwestern students are learning. Sessions are offered twice, so you may attend two. All family members are invited to attend.
Journalism: Telling True Stories
Bob Bednar ’89, associate professor and chair of the Communication Studies Department and chair of the American Studies Program, and Rachel Rigdon ’09, editor of The Megaphone.
Berlin Stories
Erika Berroth, associate professor of German and Paideia® Professor.
Why People Believe Weird Things
Traci Giuliano, professor of psychology.
Salt Cod and Cool Whip: Adventures in American Culinary History
Elisabeth Piedmont–Marton, associate professor of English, Paideia® Professor, director of the Debby Ellis Writing Center and chair of the Humanities Division.
The Megaphone Open House
Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, Room 334
Check out The Megaphone office. Learn what happens behind the scenes for Southwestern’s student–run newspaper.
Saturday, February 15,
2–5 p.m.
Student Organizations’ Open Houses
Various locations
Visit the Check–In and Information Desk for locations.
3–4 p.m.
African–American Student and Parent Reception
Mood–Bridwell Hall, Mood Atrium
A reception sponsored by the student organization E.B.O.N.Y.
3 p.m.
Faculty Recital
The Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center, The Alma Thomas Theatre
Hai Zheng, assistant professor of music, and Kiyoshi Tamagawa, professor of music and chair of the Music Department, will perform. Admission is free.
3 p.m.
Explore Experiential Learning at Southwestern
Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, Marsha Shields Room
Study abroad, civic engagement and internships—what do these activities have in common? The answer is that all three involve learning which occurs outside the traditional classroom. At Southwestern, we are proud of all the experiential learning opportunities available to students. Come to this interactive session to hear students talk about their participation in these activities. There also will be time for your questions.
4 p.m.
Alumni Ring Ceremony
Lois Perkins Chapel
The official alumni ring binds Southwestern alumni with an outward symbol of the Southwestern Experience. Qualified juniors or seniors (completed 75 hours or more) must have ordered a ring from Balfour (www.balfour.com) prior to Jan. 3, or have contacted the Office of Parent Relations to have their previously–purchased ring presented to them. All are invited to attend. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception will take place in the Charles and Elizabeth Prothro Bishops Memorial Lounge located in the Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center.
4:30 p.m.
Dinner
Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, J.E. & L.E. Mabee Commons
Enjoy family time and dinner with your Southwestern student.
4:30–7 p.m.
Women’s Basketball: Southwestern vs. Hendrix College (Conference Game)
Corbin J. Robertson Center, Robertson Performance Court
6 p.m.
Men’s Basketball: Southwestern vs. Hendrix College
(Conference Game)
Corbin J. Robertson Center, Robertson Performance Court
During half–time, President Schrum will award the recipient of the “Martha D. Hurtado College Town Award,” recognizing a citizen, organization or business that works to make Georgetown feel more like a “college town.”
8 p.m.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Southwestern Parents’ Forum
Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, McCombs Ballroom
Attend this annual parents’ meeting and share your perspective on important Southwestern matters.
9–10 a.m.
Sunday Brunch
Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, J.E. & L.E. Mabee Commons
10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Worship Service
Lois Perkins Chapel
Special music will be provided by the University Chorale.
11 a.m.
Men’s Baseball: Southwestern vs. Schreiner University
Rockwell Family Baseball Field
1 p.m.