THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Drama Club Show, “Noises Off”
7:30 p.m., Hatfield Hall Theater
Doors slam, identities are confused and chaos reigns in this hilarious farce, written by Michael Frayn, that follows a motley and disorganized theatre company as they rehearse, perform and, well, just try to make it through the production of “Nothing On.” This Tony Award-nominated play will keep you laughing uproariously as the never-ending mishaps continue to snowball out of control. The New York Post called it “The funniest farce ever written.” Note that there is some adult language in this production that might not be suitable for young children. Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for non-RHIT students and youths, and free for Rose-Hulman students. Reservations required, with seating being reserved.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Poker Tournament
7 p.m., Kahn Room, Hulman Union
Parents and students can enjoy a fun night with a chance at winning some great prizes in this No Limit Texas Hold’em Tournament. There is no registration fee. Reservations required, with a limit of 140 players on a first-come, first-served basis.

Scrapbooking Session
7 p.m., Performing Arts Room, Hulman Union
Bring your pictures and supplies to compile some pages for your personal/family scrap book. Some cutting tools and punches will be available. Limited to 25 persons.
 
Basket Weaving Session
6 p.m., Faculty Dining Room, Hulman Union
Participants will weave a pumpkin basket under the direction of basket designer Jean Wright and Arlene Jennings. Basket kits will be provided. Please bring scissors and a tape measure or ruler. Class size is limited to 15 persons. Reservations are required. The cost is $24 per person.

Drama Club Show, “Noises Off”
7:30 p.m., Hatfield Hall Theater
See event description above.
 

 
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 --------------------------------------------------------------------------

Parents' Association Meeting
8 a.m., Faculty/Staff Dinning Room, Hulman Union
Parents are invited to help the Parents’ Association plan future events and discuss issues important to Rose-Hulman.

Bookstore Open For Gift Buyers
8 a.m. - 5 p.m., First Floor, Hulman Union
Rose-Hulman’s bookstore is well stocked with items that could be placed under the Christmas tree during the upcoming holiday season.

Parents’ Information Sessions:

• The Three P’s, Career Services’ Update
  9:30 a.m. Kahn Rooms, Hulman Union
  Kevin Hewerdine, Director of Career Services and Employer Relations, will talk about “The Three P’s” -- traits that students needed to secure full time, internship or co-op opportunities in difficult economic times. He will also be available to answer questions that parents might have about the early employment forecast for 2010.
   
• Studying Abroad at Rose-Hulman
  9:45 a.m. Performing Arts Room, Hulman Union
  Rose-Hulman encourages students to have an international experience and has educational programs with several international institutions. This session will discuss aspects of these programs and the process that students must following: providing proof of acceptance to a program; completing and returning a “Transfer of Credit” form, providing proof of insurance coverage while abroad, and signing a “Waiver of Liability” -- all before beginning a study abroad program.
  Students that have participated in study abroad programs will talk about their experiences.
   
• Spray Can Art with Joe & Lefty
  10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Patio Area, Hulman Union
  Watch as Joe & Lefty create a new painting every five minutes with spray paint, plastic bags, paper, pot lids and a putty knife.
   

• Go To Class with David Fisher
  10:45 a.m. Kahn Rooms, Hulman Union
  Parents will be students in a Mechatronics (ME430) course for a day – without paying tuition! Learn a bit about what Rose-Hulman is doing with programming embedded microcontrollers. There will be an overview of the Mechatronics course, showcase some student projects and demonstrate the tools used when teaching students to program PIC microcontrollers using the C programming language.
   
• Behind The Scenes Tour, Hatfield Hall
  10:30 a.m., Hatfield Hall Theater
  You may have seen several Rose-Hulman Drama Club productions. Now, learn how the theatrical “magic” happens with a tour led by Greg Stump, Hatfield Hall’s technical director.

Dad’s Day Lunch
11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Main Dining Room, Hulman Union
Enjoy a leisurely lunch on campus, just like the students. No reservations are necessary, just pay at the door. The cost is $5 per person.  

Athletic Activities
1 p.m., Women’s Soccer vs. Mount St. Joseph
1:30 p.m., Football vs. Franklin College
2 p.m., Volleyball vs. Bluffton
3 p.m., Men’s Soccer vs. Mount St. Joseph
6 p.m., Volleyball vs. Illinois College

Dad’s Day Dinner
5 p.m., Main Dining Room, Hulman Union
Dads and other family members will be treated to a special dinner. The String Ensemble, directed by Gary Turner, will perform in the lobby before dinner. The Rose Chorus, directed by David Gibbs, will present several musical selections during dinner.
The meal will include:

• Rotisserie Chicken (boneless, skinless)
• Cornbread Dressing
• Mashed Potatoes with Country Gravy
• Southern Style Green Beans
• Cole Slaw
• Cheddar Garlic Biscuits and Homestyle Biscuits
• Strawberry or Chocolate Parfait
• Coffee/Tea/Water

Cost: $14.50 adults and Rose-Hulman students, and $7.25 for children.

Drama Club Show, “Noises Off”
7:30 p.m., Hatfield Hall Theater
See event description above.