Parents Weekend: April 17-18

You are invited to Parents Weekend for Spring 2009!
Webster University invites all parents and family members to campus this spring for a fun and informational weekend. Spend time with your student, catch a baseball or softball game, attend an informational session, meet other parents, and take in the sights and sounds of “Springfest” on campus.

Please RSVP to Billy Ratz at (314) 968-7007 or e-mail ratzwil@webster.edu.

Schedule of Events (subject to change):
Friday, April 17
Rock Your Roots – International Festival & Concert
Enjoy food and entertainment from all over the world. Concert tickets $10 per person.
International Festival - University Center Commons - Time TBA
Concert - Location TBA - Time 8:00 p.m.

Wine and Cheese Reception for Parents
Hosted by the Alumni Association Board of Directors
Check in for the weekend of activities. Meet other parents, alumni, faculty and staff.
Alumni House
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Gorlok Baseball
Webster University v. Principia College
Directions can be found on the Athletics website at http://www.websterathletics.com/.
GCS Ballpark
Sauget, Illinois
7:00 p.m.

Surfacing: One Act Play Festival
Enjoy wonderful student written and student performed one act plays.
Stage 3 – Webster Hall Ground Level
8:30 p.m.


Saturday, April 18
Breakfast with Your Student
At your leisure, enjoy a continental breakfast.
Jazzman’s Café
8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Academic Roundtable with the Deans
Get an update from each of the School/Colleges deans and select faculty. Ask questions related to your student’s field of study. Deans will also be available during lunch for further conversations.
Faculty Development Center, 4th Floor Emerson Library
10:30 – 11:50 a.m.

Barbeque on the Quad
Enjoy a delicious lunch with you student and hear from Dr. Neil George, President of Webster University.
Sverdrup Patio, University Center
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Students v. Faculty/Staff Softball Game
Parents cheer on your students as they look for a win against the faculty and staff.
Eden Field
1:00 p.m.

Taste of Webster (Groves)!
Enjoy dinner with your student at a local restaurant. Pick up coupons for discounts at participating restaurants at check-in.
5:00 p.m.

Dessert Reception
Have a sweet and a coffee before taking in the annual Webster Dance Ensemble Performance.
Lobby of the Loretto-Hilton Center for Performing Arts
7:00 – 7:50 p.m.

Webster University Dance Ensemble Performance
Browning Theater, Loretto-Hilton Center for Performing Arts
8:00 p.m.

Surfacing: One Act Play Festival
Enjoy wonderful student written and student performed one act plays. LAST NIGHT!
Stage 3 – Webster Hall Ground Level
8:30 p.m.


If you have any questions please call Billy Ratz at (314)968-7007 or e-mail ratzwil@webster.edu.