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Family Weekend
Family Weekend 2011 will be held on Friday, October 14 to Sunday, October 16, 2011.
To register for Family Weekend or to purchase remaining tickets for Family Weekend events, please come to Family Weekend Check-In held in the Athenaeum Lobby on Friday, October 14 from 2-7 p.m. or Saturday, October 15 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Just Announced: The featured speaker for Goucher College's Family Weekend will be celebrated journalist Juan Williams, a political analyst for Fox News Channel. He will speak in the Hyman Forum of the Athenaeum on Friday, October 14, at 8 p.m. Admission to this event is free, but tickets should be reserved in advance at www.goucher.edu/tickets.
Please click here for "A Guide to Towson," which includes area hotels, restaurants and other information.
If you have questions about Family Weekend, please contact the Office of Student Engagement at 410-337-6124.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: OCTOBER 14-16, 2011
*Please note that all events listed here are subject to change. Check this site occasionally for updates. The final schedule will be handed out at Family Weekend check in. Click here to download the PDF version of the schedule.
Friday, October 14, 2011 |
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| 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Open Classes | Various Locations |
| Experience how Goucher students learn, as faculty members open their classes to visitors throughout the day. Be sure to check the schedule to see the classes open to visit. | ||
| 2 – 7 p.m. | Family Weekend Check In | Athenaeum Lobby |
Please check in and pick up
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| 4:30 – 6 p.m. | Shabbat Candle-lighting and Services | |
| Welcome Shabbat together with candle-lighting and lively services led by Hillel staff and students. | ||
| 4:30 – 5 p.m. | Check-in with Hillel | Heubeck Hall, Multipurpose Room A |
| 5 p.m. | Candle-lighting | Heubeck Hall, Multipurpose Room A |
| 5:15 p.m. | Reform service | Heubeck Lounge |
| 5:15 p.m. | Traditional egalitarian service | Welsh Hall Piano Lounge |
| 6 – 8 p.m. | Family Shabbat Dinner | Heubeck Hall, Multipurpose Room A |
| Goucher Hillel invites you to a traditional family-style Shabbat dinner. We will begin with Shabbat traditions, followed by a few words from a special speaker. Tickets must be purchased in advance at Family Weekend registration. Students on the meal plan will not be charged. Fee: $27 per adult, $22 per child under 12 | ||
| 6 – 8 p.m. | Maryland Crab Feast | Dorsey Center Courtyard |
| Enjoy a true Maryland feast of local crabs, fried chicken, pit beef, fresh corn, and other traditional fare. Tickets must be purchased in advance at Family Weekend registration. Students are not covered under their meal plan. Fee: $36 per person | ||
| 7-8 p.m. | The Annual Phi Beta Kappa/Dean’s List Reception | Batza Room, Athenaeum |
| Goucher's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest academic honor society, invites you to a reception celebrating the outstanding academic achievements of Goucher's newly elected Phi Beta Kappa initiates and Dean's List students. An information session outlining the Phi Beta Kappa selection process will follow the reception. | ||
| 8 p.m. | Juan Williams | Hyman Forum in the Athenaeum |
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Juan Williams, celebrated journalist and political analyst for Fox News Channel, is the featured speaker for Family Weekend. Admission to this event is free, but tickets should be reserved in advance at www.goucher.edu/tickets. |
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| 8 p.m. | Volant! Two French Plays | Meyerhoff Arts Building, Mildred Dunnock Theatre |
| With characters ranging from a flying man to a magical caterpillar, these short plays, one classic and one contemporary, both take a lighthearted look at extraordinary ways in which youth conquers age. Molière's Le Médecin volant (The Flying Doctor) and Denise Bonal'sUne petite tache verte (A Little Green Spot) will be performed in French, with English supertitles. Produced by the Department of Theatre, with the support of the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, this is the capstone project for the French Theatre Intensive Course Abroad. Tickets are available at the Mildred Dunnock Theatre box office at 410-337-6512 or the theatre web page http://www.goucher.edu/x38171.xml. Cost is $9 general admission; $5 with Goucher ID. | ||
| 9 p.m. | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 | Kelley Lecture Hall |
| In part two of the epic finale, the battle between good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher, and no one is safe. But it is Harry Potter who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort. Free viewing. |
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| Midnight | Midnight Madness | Decker Sports & Recreation Center |
| This is traditional kickoff to the basketball season, with a three-point shooting contest, slam dunk contest, and intra-squad scrimmage. We know we’ll see plenty of students at this popular event—and parents are certainly welcomed! | ||
Saturday, October 15, 2011 |
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| 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Family Weekend Check In | Athenaeum Lobby |
Please check in and pick up
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| 8:30 – 10 a.m. | Coffee with College Leaders | Hyman Forum, Athenaeum |
| Meet with President Sanford Ungar, Provost Marc Roy, Vice President and Dean of Students Gail Edmonds, several faculty members who serve as first-year advisers, and other Goucher administrators and staff. You will hear some brief introductory comments and an overview of what you can from your student’s college experience. There will also be time to mix and mingle and approach staff with your individual questions. Coffee and pastries will be available. | ||
| 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Shabbat Morning Services | Weinberg Jewish Student Center, Stimson Hall |
| All are welcome to join Goucher’s Jewish community for a traditional and egalitarian Shabbat morning service, complete with Torah reading. A Kiddush luncheon and discussion will follow. | ||
| 10 – 11 a.m. | Perspectives on Study Abroad | Hyman Forum, Athenaeum |
| Hear faculty and students share experiences from three-week intensive experiences abroad. Moderated by President Sanford J. Ungar. |
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| 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Teaching and Learning at Goucher | Buchner Hall, Alumnae/i House |
| A panel of faculty will discuss their innovative approaches to teaching and the diverse ways they engage Goucher students in learning. | ||
| 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Reframing/Rethinking Diversity at Goucher | Multipurpose Room A, Heubeck Hall |
| A panel of faculty, staff, and students will define and discuss the concept of diversity and the question of its usefulness in the 21st century. | ||
| 12:30 – 2 p.m. | Community Lunch | Athenaeum |
| Enjoy lunch and a variety of Goucher student entertainment. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Family Weekend registration site. Fee: $12 per guest, $6 per Goucher student. | ||
| 12:30 – 2 p.m. | Kiddush | Hillel Sukkah, Stimson Hall |
| Join Hillel for a light lunch and interactive study in the Sukkah on the Stimson patio outside of the Weinberg Jewish Student Center. Students and families are welcome to drop in at any point. | ||
| 1 – 4 p.m. | Registration for the Sunday Morning Renie Amoss Race (5K run/1.5-mile walk) | Decker Sports & Recreation Center |
| Stop by the SRC to register for this annual Goucher event or register in advance at the Family Weekend website, www.goucher.edu/family. There is a fee for this event. | ||
| 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Walk the Trails at Goucher | Meet at Stimson Hall |
| Goucher’s campus comprises more than 200 acres containing multiple types of trees and other foliage. Walkers will learn how to identify some of these types as they explore the lush, peaceful trails that wind through campus. Cynthia Kicklighter, assistant professor of biology, will lead the exploration. Consider wearing long pants and other appropriate clothes for a walk in the woods. | ||
| 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Quirky Tour of Goucher Campus | Meet at Pearlstone Clock |
| This is the Goucher you don’t know about. Join Professor Michael Curry on a walking tour highlighting unusual Goucher lore. Learn where notable Goucher administrators are buried on campus, visit the bomb shelter underneath Dorsey Center, and discover many little-known fun facts about Goucher’s history. | ||
| 2:45 – 5:30 p.m. | Bus Tour to Original Goucher Campus | Dorsey Center Courtyard |
| Goucher College has a long and illustrious history that starts in beautiful midtown Baltimore. Led by Marilyn Warshawsky ‘68, the tour will include slides about Goucher history and refreshments at the Lovely Lane United Methodist Church, near the original Goucher campus in the Charles Village area of Baltimore. Tickets must be purchased in advance on the Family Weekend registration site. Fee: $10 per person | ||
| 3:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Shuttles into Baltimore’s Inner Harbor | Meet at SRC |
| Baltimore is a vibrant city, full of rich historical sites as well as many modern restaurants, museums, and theaters. See what the buzz is about. A free shuttle will take you to the Pratt Street Pavilion in Baltimore's Inner Harbor. No advance reservations will be taken, and shuttle seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Shuttle schedule: leaving SRC: 3:30, 5, and 7 p.m.; leaving Pratt Street Pavilion: 4:15, 5:45, 7:45, and 9:30 p.m. |
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| 5 – 7 p.m. | Dinner on Campus | Stimson Dining Hall |
| Family members are welcome to join students for dinner. Kosher meals will be available in the Kosher Dining Hall in Stimson Hall. Fee: $13.30 per person payable at the door. | ||
| 5 :30 p.m. | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 | Kelley Lecture Hall |
| In part two of the epic finale, the battle between good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher, and no one is safe. But it is Harry Potter who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort. Free viewing. | ||
| 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. | Mandolin Concert | Kraushaar Auditorium |
| The Classical Mandolin Society of America will hold its 25th annual convention from October 12 to 16 at the Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel in Towson. This concert serves as the culminating event of the convention. The evening will begin with a performance by the convention’s host, the Baltimore Mandolin Orchestra, under the direction of David Evans, who is also an Associate in Applied Music (Mandolin) at Goucher. Virtuoso mandolinist Chris Acquavella will follow with a solo classical mandolin recital. The final performance of the evening will be the traditional “en masse orchestra” of convention attendees conducted by Dr. Jim Bates from Otterbein University in Ohio. There will be well over 100 musicians playing mandolins, mandolas, mandocellos, mandobasses, and classical guitars on stage for this grand event. This event is free and open to the community on a walk-in basis. | ||
| 8 p.m. | Volant! Two French Plays | Meyerhoff Arts Building, Mildred Dunnock Theatre |
| With characters ranging from a flying man to a magical caterpillar, these short plays, one classic and one contemporary, both take a lighthearted look at extraordinary ways in which youth conquers age. Molière's Le Médecin volant (The Flying Doctor) and Denise Bonal's Une petite tache verte (A Little Green Spot) will be performed in French, with English supertitles. Produced by the Department of Theatre, with the support of the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, this is the capstone project for the French Theatre Intensive Course Abroad. Tickets are available at the Mildred Dunnock Theatre box office at 410-337-6512 or the theatre web page http://www.goucher.edu/x38171.xml. Cost is $9 general admission; $5 with Goucher ID. |
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| 8:30 p.m. | Ashanti Talent Show | Hyman Forum, Athenaeum |
| Goucher students have talent! Enjoy an evening of student performances, readings, and other entertainment co-sponsored by Umoja: the Black Student Union and the Office of Student Engagement. Several slots will be held open for parents to share their talents. Parents who want to perform should contact Gail Edmonds at gedmonds@goucher.edu | ||
| 10 p.m. | Sibling Night at the Gopher Hole | Gopher Hole, Pearlstone Student Center |
| It's time for a late night snack with your sibling, and a chance to hear Sara Louise, a sophomore from Silver Spring, Maryland, and her indie-pop tunes and infectious melodies. | ||
Sunday, October 16, 2011 |
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| 7:30 – 10 a.m. | Renie Amoss Registration & Race | Decker Sports & Recreation Center |
| This annual run/walk is held in memory of Corene "Renie" Amoss who died in 1993, shortly after graduating from Goucher. Proceeds from the memorial run go towards the Renie Amoss Fund, which grants annual monetary awards to one or more Goucher students who have an outstanding academic record and engage in extra-curricular activities. The run begins at 9 a.m. | ||
| 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Sunday Jazz Brunch | Stimson Dining Hall |
| Enjoy brunch featuring the smooth sounds of live jazz performed by Goucher students and an opportunity to meet and greet President Ungar. Tickets must be purchased in advance at Family Weekend registration; Students on the meal plan will not be charged but may not swipe guest meals for this event. Fee: $18.25 per person | ||
| 10:30 a.m. | Christian Service of Worship | Haebler Memorial Chapel |
| Gather with other Goucher families for a service of Christian worship in the Protestant tradition. | ||
ATHLETIC EVENTS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
Cross Country
Goucher College Invitational, 10:30 a.m., cross country trails
Tennis
Parents' and alumnae/i matches, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., tennis courts
Men’s Soccer
Susquehanna University at Goucher, 1 p.m., Beldon Field
Women's Soccer
Susquehanna University at Goucher, 3:30 p.m., Beldon Field
Men's Lacrosse
Men's lacrosse versus the Young Guns alumni team, 7 p.m., Beldon Field
For more details regarding varsity and alumnae/i athletic matches, please visit the Athletics website: http://athletics.goucher.edu.
Additional Events
SILBER ART GALLERY EXHIBIT (in the Athenaeum)
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Obscurities
Obscurities features the work of 17 artists nominated for the 2011 Baker Artist Awards in Baltimore, MD, with the reoccurring themes of abstraction and distance. Each piece describes a departure from form, place, communication, or identity; captures the mystery and anxiety therein; and invites the viewer to peer closely and discover the obscure.
ROSENBERG GALLERY EXHIBIT (in the Dorsey College Center)
Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
The Obscurities exhibit extends to the Rosenberg Gallery as well.
MEYERHOFF LOBBY DISPLAY (in the Meyerhoff Arts Center)
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Volant! Two French Plays
What lies behind the capstone project of the French Theatre in Paris and Marseille Intensive Course Abroad? Photographs, student commentaries, and other illustrations of the rich experiences and exchanges abroad that have influenced this production sponsored by the departments of Theatre and Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.
FACILITY HOURS
BOOKSTORE
| Friday | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Sunday | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
ATHENAEUM/LIBRARY
24 hours
ATHENAEUM INFORMATION DESK (For information about transportation, area attractions, and discount movie tickets.) Daily, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
VON BORRIES POOL, OPEN SWIM
| Friday | 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| Saturday | Noon – 3 p.m. |
| Sunday | Noon – 3 p.m. |
DINING SERVICES
Alice’s Restaurant
| Daily | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. – 3 a.m. |
Passport Café at Pearlstone
| Friday | 7:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m. – Noon |
Heubeck Dining Hall
| Friday | 11 a.m – 2 p.m. |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | 5 – 8 p.m. |
Stimson and Kosher Dining Halls
| Friday – Sunday | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 5 – 7 p.m. |