Parents
Parent Events
Parent & Family Weekend Schedule
Tentative Schedule as of 8/22/08: This is a tentative schedule subject to changes as new and exciting events are added; when you arrive on campus, head to Gray Lounge to check in and receive the final schedule with locations. Questions? Contact Alumni & Parent Relations at 503/777-7589 or parents@reed.edu.
New this year! Information
session with the office of Admission, Campus tour, 11:15 a.m.-Noon Lunch with student body president
Molly King '09 and vice president Nick Bradish '09, Noon-1:15
p.m. Scavenger hunt, 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Sibling program ends, 2:30 p.m. |
Friday, November 7
Registration
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., 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.
Attend a Class
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
A list of classes will be available when you
check in for Parent & Family Weekend.
(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.)
The Philosophy of Bon Appétit
10:30-11 a.m.
Debby Bridges, general manager of Reed College Bon Appétit,
and Daxton King, operations manager, will speak on Bon Appétit's
philosophy of food service, which emphasizes sustainability, the use
of organic products, and harvesting products from local farmers. They
will answer your questions about the food options available.
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 take one
hour.
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.)
Nuclear Reactor Tour
1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 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.
Campus Tour
2 p.m.
Led by student tour guides, this is a great way to get to know Reed.
Tour leaves promptly and take one hour.
Friday at Four concert
4 p.m.
The Reed music department invites you to attend an hour of music
showcasing the diverse talent of Reed students.
Biology Department Seminar
4:10-6 p.m.
Political Science Department: Ducey Internship Presentation
4:30 p.m.
Every year the Political Science department
awards a number of Ducey summer internships to provide students with
the opportunity to spend a summer working and researching full-time
in a policy making organization. Join two of last summer's interns
for a presentation on their experiences:
Brian Radzinsky '08, spent the summer at the Arms Control Association
(ACA) in Washington, DC, where he edited and wrote articles for ACA's
journal, Arms Control Today. Radzinski also researched nuclear and
conventional weapons proliferation, especially the nuclear programs
of South Asian and Middle Eastern states and helped with a campaign
to block passage of a nuclear cooperation agreement with India.
Sid Rothstein '08, interned at Metro, Portland's regional planning
agency, where he worked in Public Involvement for Transit Planning.
There he assisted on a number of projects, including the Portland-Milwaukie
Light Rail Project, the Lake Oswego Streetcar Project, and the High
Capacity Transit Project.
Family Reception hosted by President Colin Diver
4:30-6 p.m.
Come enjoy light refreshments and mingle with the president,
faculty, and staff. Students are welcome with their families.
Dinner
6:30 p.m.
Dine with your student in commons or visit one of Portland's
many superb restaurants. Restaurant guides are available at the parent
lounge, in Gray Lounge.
Student Theatre Performance
7:30 p.m.
"A Bright Room Called Day" by Tony Kushner
Tickets for $1 per person can be reserved via http://info.reed.edu/theatre/tix.taf,
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 8
Registration
8:30 a.m.-Noon
Meet informally with members of the college
staff and fellow parents.
Continental Breakfast & Conversation with President Colin Diver
9-9:45
a.m.
President Diver discusses current topics pertaining to the campus and
answers questions.
Time with Student Services staff
10-11:45 a.m.
Williams Fencing Tournament
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Spectators are encouraged to attend the eleventh-annual Douglas Williams
fencing tournament for Reed student.
Tour the Canyon
1 p.m.
Come traverse 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.)
Public Policy Lecture Series
2-4 p.m.
With both Republicans and Democrats adopting the mantle of "change,"
the 2008 presidential contest is shaping up to be one of the most
consequential of the past half-century. While there is no
doubt that the nation will have a new president in 2009, what of
the other races on the ballot?
Join Paul Gronke, Reed College political science professor and director of the Early Voting Information Center; Caroline Tolbert, University of Iowa associate professor of political science; and Robert Eisinger, Lewis and Clark College associate professor of political science, for a panel discussion of the campaigns, the results, and the election's lasting implications, with reception following.
Nuclear Reactor Tour
2 p.m. and 3 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.
Chamber Music Northwest open rehearsal, the Triton Trio
3:30 p.m.
Three esteemed soloists join forces to present masterpieces from the horn
repertoire. Ani Kavafian, violin; pianist Mihae Lee, piano; and William Purvis,
horn, unite their distinguished and seasoned performing careers in this new
ensemble which grew out of a performance of the Brahms Horn Trio. Formed in
2004, the Triton Trio performs innovative programs of various combinations
of solos and duos along with the trios of Brahms, Harbison, Lansky, Ligeti
and others. If you can't make it to the evening performance, please join us
for this free event.
Student Theatre Performance
7:30 p.m.
"A Bright Room Called Day" by Tony Kushner
Tickets for $1 per person can be reserved via http://info.reed.edu/theatre/tix.taf,
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.
Chamber Music Northwest concert, the Triton Trio
7:30 p.m.
Chamber Music Northwest presents the Triton Trio, three outstanding artist-colleagues,
in a program including Brahms' Sonata No. 2 in A Major for Violin and Piano,
Ligeti Trio for Horn, Violin and Piano, "Hommage à Brahms" (1982);
and Brahms' Trio in E-Flat Major for Horn, Violin and Piano. Ani Kavafian,
violin; Mihae Lee, piano; and William Purvis, horn, unite their distinguished
and seasoned performing careers in this new ensemble which grew out of a performance
of the Brahms Horn Trio. The Triton Trio performs innovative programs
of various combinations of solos, duos, and trios.
For tickets, call David Tallman at the Chamber Music Northwest box office, 503/294-6400, or you may purchase tickets at the door. There is a discount for Parent & Family Weekend participants of $15 for parents and other family members and $10 for Reed students, just mention that you are part of Reed's Parent & Family Weekend.
