Friday, October 20
Saturday, October 21
Sunday, October 22

 

Friday, October 20

Friday, October 20

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Parents may visit regularly scheduled classes with their student.  (Note: Students must receive permission from the professors prior to the class visit.)

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Registration

Brown Atrium, Alvarez College Union

11:00 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Lunch

Vail Commons (regular line service; pay at door)

 1:30 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.

“Making the Most of the Office of Career Services”

John Adams, Director, Office of Career Services

Sprinkle Room (top floor), Alvarez College Union

 

                                 “Pedagogy to Practice”

         Dr. Karen Bernd and recent student research interns will               discuss an innovative   program to develop and teach an intensive laboratory course to local high school students.

            Chambers, Hance Auditorium (fourth floor)

 

                                 “Chemistry Magic Show”

                      American Chemical Society-Student Affiliates

Martin Science Building, Room G10

 

 

3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.

“Laundry, Books, and Food: The Basics of Life at Davidson”

Always wondered about the difference between declining balance and bonus bucks, or confused by the various meal plans, or curious about how your son or daughter’s clothes are washed?  Join members of the Auxiliary Services staff (CatCard services, bookstore, guest house, and dining services) Patterson Court, and Business Services staff for a Q & A session.

Smith 900 Room

Alvarez College Union

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

State of the College Address

President Bobby Vagt and members of the Principal Executive Staff

Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union

5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Faculty Reception for Families

Brown Atrium, Alvarez College Union

 

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Autumn Feast in Davidson College

No reservations needed.

Cost: $9.65per person for parents and guests; students on Vail Commons meal plan can use meal plan, declining balance or bonus bucks.

 

7:00 p.m.

Music Department Showcase – The Davidson College Symphony Orchestra and Concert Choir

Davidson College Presbyterian Church Sanctuary

 

8:15 p.m.

Summer and Smoke

by Tennessee Williams(ticket required)

Duke Family Performance Hall, Knobloch Campus Center

10:00 p.m.

Davidson Jazz Ensemble

Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union

Saturday, October 21

Saturday, October 21

7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Nisbet Fitness Center

Alvarez College Union

 

8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Registration continues

Brown Atrium, Alvarez College Union

 

9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Brunch

Vail Commons (regular line service; pay at door)

 

10:30 a.m.

Fall Convocation

Duke Family Performance Hall, Knobloch Campus Center.

Convocation address

by

Wyche Fowler, Jr.

Ambassador to Saudi Arabia 1996-2001

Chair of the Board, Middle East Institute

Former United States Senator

Former Member of the U.S. House of Representatives

Member of the Davidson College Board of Trustees

Davidson College Class of 1962

 

12:00 p.m.

Tailgate Picnic (tickets required)

Chambers Lawn (Rain location – Baker Sports Complex)

$12.00 per person for parents and guests; no additional charge for students on Vail Commons meal plan

11:00 a.m.

Swim Meet versus Emory & Georgia Southern

Baker Sports Complex.

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

International Festival

Brown Atrium, Alvarez College Union

1:00 p.m.

Football versus Dayton University

Steve Smith Field, Richardson Stadium

4:00 p.m.

Men’s Soccer versus Georgia Southern University

Alumni Stadium

 

4:00 p.m.

Music and Dance Extravaganza – Davidson Dance Ensemble, the Generals, the Delilahs, and Androgeny perform

Chambers Lawn (Rain location: Brown Atrium, Alvarez College Union)

 

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Dinner

Vail Commons (regular line service; pay at door)

 

8:15 p.m.

Summer and Smoke

by Tennessee Williams (ticket required)

Duke Family Performance Hall, Knobloch Campus Center

 

Sunday, October 22

Sunday, October 22

9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Brunch

Vail Commons (regular line service; pay at door)

 

11:00 a.m.

Families wishing to worship are invited to attend Davidson College Presbyterian Church.  See packet insert for schedules of other places of worship in the area.

2:00 p.m.

Women’s Soccer versus Western Carolina University

Alumni Stadium

 

2:00 p.m.

Summer and Smoke

by Tennessee Williams (ticket required)

Duke Family Performance Hall, Knobloch Campus Center