Parent Schedule

The following tentative schedule lists events for parents during Fall 2013 New Student Orientation.


FRIDAY, AUGUST 23
10–5 p.m.	Welcome Tent open. Lane Student Center
10–5 p.m.	Center for Educational Technologies (CET) is open to assist students in computer setup and other technology needs. Jenks 31 Mail Room is open for locating mailboxes and retrieving mail and packages. Lane Student Center, lower level Student Financial Services (SFS) is open to assist students with settling their student accounts and related questions. Frost Hall Local Bank Fair. Several local banks will be represented to set up new bank accounts for your student.
10–11:30 a.m.	Residence Hall Check-In Group 1, for new students currently residing outside the New England states.
11:30–1 p.m.	Residence Hall Check-In Group 2, for new students currently residing in the New England states.
4–5 p.m. 1–6:30 p.m.	Lunch off-campus (coupons provided in the Welcome Tent) Athletics Reception for Athletes and Families Bennett Center Parents' Free Time Off campus Time to settle into hotel, eat dinner off campus, shop, etc. Local maps and a variety of restaurant coupons are available at the Welcome Tent. NOTE: New students are expected to attend the dinner provided for them on the quad.
6:30–9:30 p.m.	Sibling Programming and Child Care available Bennett Center Ages 2-16
6:30-7:15 p.m.	Parents' Dessert Reception (last name A-L) Ken Olsen Science Center "A Taste of New England." Many faculty members and members of the College administration will be in attendance to welcome you.
7:30-8:15 p.m.	Parents' Welcome Program A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel Hosted by Dr. D. Michael and Rebecca Lindsay. Sibling programming and child care will take place in the Bennett Center.
8:30-9:15 p.m.	Parents' Dessert Reception (last name M-Z) Ken Olsen Science Center "A Taste of New England." Many faculty members and members of the College administration will be in attendance to welcome you.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
9:30 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. 10–10:30 a.m.	Center for Educational Technologies (CET) is open. Mail Room is open. Campus Connections. KOSC Local Bank Fair. KOSC Welcome Tent open. Lane Student Center Family Forum A.J. Gordon Memorial Chapel A welcome program for students and families, hosted by Dr. Stan Gaede.
10:30– 11:30 a.m.	Campus Forum for Parents A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel Representatives from Public Safety, Student Financial Services, Registrar's Office, the Health Center and the Alumni and Parent Relations Office will conduct a panel discussion with time for Q&A designed to help parents understand their points of contact with the College.
11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.	Lunch Hour I: Family Lunch for New England Residents Outside Lane Student Center Lunches may be picked up in front of Lane Student Center. New students and their families are invited to eat outdoors or inside Lane Student Center. In the event of rain, lunches may be picked up inside Lane. Lunch is provided free of charge to new students wearing their name tags. Parents may pick up two complimentary lunch tickets at the Welcome Tent, where additional tickets may also be purchased.
12:30– 1:30 p.m.	Lunch Hour II: Family Lunch for non-New England Residents See locations and description above.
1:30– 2:30 p.m.	Parent Programming Electives I These programs have been designed with parents and families in mind. Each elective will be offered at two consecutive times. Parents are encouraged to choose the sessions they would find most helpful.
	"The First Year"—Student/Parent Panel Jenks 237 Hosted by the office of Alumni & Parent Relations. An insider's look at the first-year experience.
	"Residence Life and Housing" Jenks 112 Presented by Terry Charek, associate dean of students for residence life, and Michael Curtis, director of residence life. A forum provided to answer questions about the residence life staff, roommate relationships, and the housing assignment process.
	"Introduction to Academics at Gordon" Phillips Recital Hall How can you, as a parent, enter into conversation with your student about what s/he is learning at Gordon? Provost Janel Curry and Presidential Fellow Skylar Bareford will outline a few key elements of the Gordon experience with which you can engage your student.
	"Students in Transition" Jenks 406 Presented by Barry Loy, dean of students. A panel with representatives from the Center for Student Development, the Counseling Center, the Academic Support Center and the Chapel Office will offer important insights into the process of students' transition to college life and your transition to life without them at home.
1:30– 3:30 p.m.	Sibling Programming The Quad Ages 2–16.
2:30– 3:15 p.m.	Parent Programming Electives II See above.
3:45– 4:45 p.m.	Signing Ceremony A. J. Gordon Memorial Chapel For new students and their families. A service of worship, commitment and dedication, honoring students and families before God.
4:45– 5:30 p.m.	Family Transition Time Time to say "goodbye" before families leave campus.

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