Parents
Parent & Family Weekend Schedule
2012 schedule: This is a tentative schedule subject to changes as new and exciting events are added; when you arrive on campus, head to Kaul Auditorium to check in and receive the final schedule with locations included. Register online.
Questions? Contact Alumni & Parent Relations at 503/777-7589 or parents@reed.edu.
Friday, November 2
Attend a class
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
A list of classes will be available when you check in. (If you would like to join your student in a class, please ask what classes s/he is taking, as event staff does not have access to your student's schedule.)
Registration
8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Kaul Auditorium, Gray Lounge
Check in to receive your schedule booklet, campus map, information about Portland, and nametag. This is also a good place to relax and meet other parents throughout the day.
Campus tour
10 a.m. (also available at 2 p.m.)
Led by student tour guides, this is a great way to get to know Reed. Tour leaves promptly and takes one hour.
The Philosophy of Bon Appétit
10:30-11 a.m.
Debby Bridges, general manager of Reed College Bon Appétit, and Vanessa White, operations manager, will speak on Bon Appétit's philosophy of food service, which emphasizes sustainability and the use of organic products. They will answer your questions about the food options available.
Tour the canyon
1 p.m. (also available on Saturday)
Come see the canyon and learn about the restoration of this beautiful natural area in Reed's backyard from Zac Perry, restoration ecologist. Tour leaves promptly at 1 p.m. and returns at 2:30 p.m. Please wear outdoor shoes.
Tour the nuclear reactor
1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., or 4 p.m. (also available on Saturday)
Reed College has the only nuclear reactor in the nation that is primarily operated by undergraduates. Licensed students use it for thesis projects and to increase their understanding of radiation and radioactivity. The tour is limited to 20 people per session.
Informational session on international programs
3-4 p.m.
Learn from Paul DeYoung, director of international
programs, about Reed's international programs, including off-campus/international study options for Reed students, the international student/scholar population, and on-campus international programs.
Friday at Four concert
4 p.m.
The music department invites you to attend an hour of music showcasing Reed's talented students.
Political science department open house
4 p.m.
Featuring Fautz-Ducey and Ducey Summer Internship presentations.
Biology department seminar
4:10-6 p.m
Family reception & career-networking event hosted by President Kroger
4:30-6 p.m.
Come enjoy light refreshments and mingle with students who have questions about your professional life and connections.
Break for dinner
6:30 p.m.
Dine with your student in commons or visit one of Portland's many superb restaurants.
Theatre performance
7:30 p.m. (also on Saturday)
Student performance of Our Country's Good, written by
Timberlake Wertenbaker and directed by Professor Kathleen Worley. Tickets are $1 and can be reserved online, by calling 503/777-7284, or at the theatre box office, located at the north end of the west parking lot. The box office will be open from 5:30 p.m. to curtain.
Saturday, November 3
Registration
8:30 a.m.-noon
Meet informally with members of the college staff and fellow parents at the parent lounge in Gray Lounge.
Continental breakfast & conversation with President John R. Kroger
9-9:45 a.m.
President Kroger and faculty members discuss current topics and answer your questions.
Conversation with the deans
10-11:15 a.m.
Join representatives from Residence Life, Health & Counseling Services, Academic Support, and Student Activities as they discuss ways to deal with the stress of student life, Reed's wellness program, and student resources, followed by time for questions with Student Services senior staff.
Williams Fencing Tournament
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Spectators are encouraged to attend the fifteenth-annual Douglas Williams Fencing Tournament for Reed students.
Tour the canyon
1 p.m.
Come see the canyon and learn about the restoration of this beautiful natural area in Reed's backyard from Zac Perry, restoration ecologist. Tour leaves promptly at 1 p.m. and returns at 2 p.m. Please wear outdoor shoes.
Tour the nuclear reactor
1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., or 4 p.m.
Reed College has the only nuclear reactor in the nation that is primarily operated by undergraduates. Licensed students use it for thesis projects and to increase their understanding of radiation and radioactivity. The tour is limited to 20 people per session.
Public Policy Lecture
2-4 p.m.
The Public Policy Lecture Series presentation with reception to follow: Richard L. Hasen, “The Voting Wars”
Professor Richard L. Hasen is the Chancellor’s Professor of Law and Political Science at the University of California, Irvine. Hasen is a nationally recognized expert in election law and campaign finance regulation, and is co-author of a leading casebook on election law. His op-eds and commentaries have appeared in many publications, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, Politico, and Slate. Hasen also writes the often-quoted Election Law Blog. His newest book, The Voting Wars: From Florida 2000 to the Next Election Meltdown, was published in summer 2012 by Yale University Press.
Theatre performance
7:30 p.m.
Student performance of Our Country's Good, written by
Timberlake Wertenbaker and directed by Professor Kathleen Worley. Tickets are $1 and can be reserved online,
by calling 503/777-7284, or at the theatre box office, located at the
north end of the west parking lot. The box office will be open from 5:30
p.m. to curtain.
Lecture on Woody Guthrie, the Columbia River Gorge, and the Bonneville Power Administration
7:30 p.m.Partake in this special multimedia event wherein Guthrie's important work chronicling the virtues of the Columbia River dams is shared. Historian Michael O'Rourke '66 joins archivist and folklorist Bill Murlin for this evening of film, discussion, and singing. No RSVP needed, pay at the door: $10 for the general public, $5 for alumni and parents, free for students.