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Please note Family Weekend has been changed to October 26-28 to coincide with our 10-year anniversary celebration. A schedule from last year's event follows, some times and activities will change, but the basic timeframes will remain the same.
FRIDAY
4:00 – 6:30 p.m. ~ Registration
Milas Hall Lobby
Fall onto campus for Family Weekend 2011! Visit the Milas Hall lobby to pick up your registration packet, which includes area maps and attractions, a schedule of events and other helpful information. All of your weekend questions can be answered at the registration desk. There is no registration fee. Olin Gear will be sold during this time.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. ~ Student Spectacular
Academic Center
Witness first-hand what life is like inside and out of the classroom and beyond campus as our Olin students showcase their creativity, intelligence, teamwork and dedication through presentations and informal performances.
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. ~ Olin Family Welcome Dinner
Dining Hall
Let the aroma of fresh harvest decadences and other local favorites lure you into the Dining Hall where you’ll indulge in a true New England fall feast. Savor the moment to reunite with fellow Olin family members as we welcome everyone to campus.
Dining Hall
After you dine and while treating yourself to a decadent dessert, listen to President Rick Miller as he shares an overview of last year's accomplishments and Olin's goals for the year ahead.
Olin Auditorium
The story: On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father's who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Over the long weekend that follows, a burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father's madness—or genius—will she inherit?
Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for non-student adults and can be purchased beforehand (please email thomas.pandolfo@students.olin.edu) or at the door. Warning: this show contains language that may be inappropriate for younger viewers.
Great Lawn
Back by popular demand....Witness this unique display of student talent and passion for fire performance by the Olin Fire Arts club. Using different tools and alternating movements, these artists will take turns twirling and spinning fire to create beautiful red and orange patterns for your entertainment. This spectacle is guaranteed to light your fire! (Safety is a critical part of fire performances. Olin students actively practice fire safety during every performance.)
SATURDAY
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ~ Registration
Milas Hall Lobby
Couldn't join us on Friday? Please stop by to pick up your registration packets.
Dining Hall
Follow your nose with the smell of a home-style breakfast buffet! Join Director of Dining Services, Dave Nadreau and his team as they serve-up their Saturday breakfast buffet. (Cost: $6/person) Please note: Lunch and dinner for Saturday are on your own. You are welcome to enjoy lunch (Cost: $8.15) and dinner (Cost: $10.25) in the Dining Hall.
8:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.~ 9th Annual Cruickshank Race for Shelter - 5K Run and Walk Webster Parking Lot, Babson College
Hosted by Babson's Bernon Center for Public Service, the Cruickshank Race is a 5K run/walk that brings together students, families, alumni, faculty, staff and the community to raise funds for the Babson chapter of Habitat for Humanity and the Bernon Center’s volunteer initiatives.
Online Registration will end at 4:30PM on Friday, October 14th. Day-of Registration starts at 8:45 a.m. with the Race kicking off at 10 a.m. Both runners and walkers are welcome. This is a family event; runners and walkers of all age and experience levels are encouraged to participate. All entrants are invited to enjoy post-race refreshments and awards ceremony. Please visit the Race's website for further details, including costs and contact information.
Faculty & Innovation
Olin Auditorium
Learn how a few faculty returning from developmental leave are utilizing their experiences to innovate and enrich the Olin student experience.
Olin Auditorium
The Parent Advisory Board (PAB) will discuss their mission, accomplishments and upcoming initiatives.
Olin Auditorium
Hear from VP of Development, Family and Alumni Relations Tom Krimmel as he shares the impact and past success of parent giving. Learn more about the philanthropic culture and its importance at Olin.
Olin Auditorium Lobby
Interested in being a part of the PAB or want to volunteer on a committee? Learn how you can help with new student recruitment, campus events, parent communication, networking and more. Take a break to enjoy java, juice, tea, or a snack as you peruse the information tables. Olin Gear will be sold during this time and until 1 p.m.
Olin Auditorium
If you haven’t yet met Sally Phelps, Director of Post Graduate Planning (PGP), you should! She will answer questions relating to internships – when to start thinking about and pursuing them; what job and research opportunities are available now and after Olin; when to start applications for graduate school and much more. Sally will share some details about Olin’s five classes of alumni and what they’re up to now, while current students will be on hand to talk about their summer experiences.
Olin Soccer Field
Experiencing some World Cup withdrawal!? Well come on down to cheer on one of Olin’s soccer teams. The men’s game has two 35 minute halves (approx 80 minutes total including half-time). An RSVP for this event is not required. Face-paint and super fans are welcome!
Greater Boston Area
Take advantage of this great opportunity to explore the area on your own. A helpful guide complete with area museums, shops, restaurants and other "hot spots" is available. Please note: Lunch and dinner for Saturday are on your own. You are welcome to enjoy lunch (Cost: $8.15) and dinner (Cost: $10.25) in the Dining Hall.
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ~ Pumpkins Painting Service Project
Oval (rain location: AC?)
Participate in a pumpkin painting party with SERV, Olin’s community service organization. Your masterpieces will be donated to North Hill Retirement Community.
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. ~ Parent Technology Session
Olin Computer Lab (lower level of Milas Hall, down the hall from IT suite and bottom entrance of Auditorium)
Take part in this informative tutorial on the Parent Portal as part of PhoenixNet, a portal for the Olin Community. Join CIO Joanne Kossuth as she teaches you how to navigate through the resources, tools, and features of this newly released online-community for Olin Parents. This is one class you won’t want to cut, from FAQs and online chats to travel tips and links to the webcam, photos and more.
A reminder: Lunch and dinner for Saturday are on your own. You are welcome to enjoy lunch (Cost: $8.15) and dinner (Cost: $10.25) in the Dining Hall. Many students or families take this opportunity to make reservations at local restaurants. For recommended restaurants, visit the Dining page on our website or those included in your Family Weekend packets. (Note: these handouts are extracted pages from the Parent Handbook).
8:00 – 10:00 p.m. ~ FWOP Performance: David Auburn's Proof
Olin Auditorium
Did you miss Friday’s performance or just enjoyed it so much you want to go back for more? Well here’s your opportunity! See Friday’s description above for more details.
SUNDAY
Dining Hall
All good things must come to end but before you say goodbye for now, be sure to gather with family, friends and other Olin community members for a hearty breakfast to fuel your engines for the return home.
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. ~ At a Glance: The SCOPE of It All
Olin Auditorium
The Olin curriculum culminates in the Senior Capstone Program for Engineering (SCOPE) in which students engage in significant engineering projects under realistic constraints for an actual client. In this session, SCOPE's Director, Dr. Andrew Bennett will discuss the vision, goals and structure of the program. A summary of the value added from last year's projects as well as highlights of this year's projects will also be presented by students.
If you'd like to enjoy a meal before you depart, the Dining Hall will be open for lunch (Cost: $8.15).
How did we do? A Family Weekend survey will be emailed to you post the event weekend. Please contact Krissy Raposa, kristina.raposa@olin.edu or 781-292-2264, if you do not have email.
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