Parents Weekend: October 9-11, 2009

Webster University invites all parents and family members to campus this fall for a fun and informational weekend. In the coming weeks, you will be able to register for these events online: http://alumni.webster.edu/s/1059/index.aspx?sid=1059&gid=1&pgid=252&cid=946&ecid=946&crid=0&calpgid=13&calcid=664

Questions?
Call: 314-968-7007
E-mail: ratzwil@webster.edu

Friday, October 9th
Check-In & Campus Tours
Stop by the check-in table to pick-up your nametag that will get you into all the events you registered for. Enjoy a campus tour and check out the campus your student calls home.
Location: John Allan Love Foundation Alumni House (Rain Site: University Center, Commons)
4-6 pm

Alumni & Faculty Authors Meet & Greet
Come learn about the Alumni & Faculty Authors program, meet the authors and get a book signed.
Location: Emerson Library Conference Room
4-6 pm

Fallfestival
Come one, come all, to an old-fashioned carnival for students, parents, alumni and their families. Enjoy rides, games and music on a beautiful fall evening.
Location: Garden Avenue
4-9 pm

May Gallery Exhibit & Reception
Enjoy a special reception and photo exhibit featuring the work of alumna Cindy Lappin ’82 and Kevin Vogler.
Location: Sverdrup Building, Second Floor
5-7 pm

Fallfest Welcome Reception
All parents and alumni are invited to this opening celebration. Enjoy drinks, appetizers and entertainment while meeting new friends. Special new opportunity: Have your picture taken in the Fallfest Photobooth!
Location: John Allan Love Foundation Alumni House (Rain Site: University Center, Sunnen Lounge)
6-8pm


Saturday, October 10th
Parents Picnic
Parents and their students are invited to enjoy a picnic on the quad with the Dean of Students Ted Hoef before the kick-off to the Flag Football Game.
Location: Quad (Rain Site: University Center, Sunnen Lounge)
12:30-2:00 pm

Home Volleyball Games
Come cheer on the Women’s Volleyball team as they take on local rivals. The Athletic Hall of Fame honorees will also be recognized in between games.
Location: Grant Gymnasium, University Center
1:30 & 3:30 pm

5th Annual Student vs. Alumni & Parents Flag Football Game
Don’t miss the fun of this homecoming tradition. The alumni welcome the parents to their team as they look for revenge from last year’s loss to the students.
Location: Quad
2-3 pm

Jazz Reception
Join the African-American Alumni Chapter for an afternoon of music, food and dancing before the festivities of Saturday night.
$5 per person
Location: John Allan Love Foundation Alumni House (Rain Site: University Center, Sunnen Lounge)
3-5 pm

Taste of Webster
Pick up coupons during Friday’s check-in and reception to get discounts on meals at many of Webster Groves’ wonderful neighborhood restaurants.
5-8 pm

Trivia Challenge
(doors open at 7:30pm)
$10 per person/$5 students
The St. Louis Alumni Chapter invites you to form a team of 6-10 players or come to join a team and have a great time! Highest scoring team wins the jackpot. Prize for best table theme. Bring your own snacks and soda. Please note University policy prohibits bringing beer or alcohol onto campus. Thank you for your compliance.
Location: University Center, Gymnasium
8-11 pm


Sunday, October 11th
Blue & Gold Brunch
All parents, alumni and their families are invited to attend. One last chance to see old friends and create new memories. Includes presentation of the Mary Elizabeth Newell Loyalty Award to Irma Tirro MA ’94 and hear from Webster University’s new President, Dr. Elizabeth Stroble.
$20 per person.
Location: University Center, Grant Gymnasium
11:15am