Parents’ Association Meeting
8 a.m., Worx, Lower Level, 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
9 a.m.-5 p.m., Worx, Hulman Union
Rose-Hulman’s bookstore is well-stocked with
commencement gift ideas for those parents wanting to make
purchases.
Ultimate Frisbee Tournament
9 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Intramural Fields, East
of Tennis Complex
Rose-Hulman's Ultimate
Frisbee team is hosting a tournament for 10 Midwest
college teams, including Ball State, DePauw, Western
Kentucky and Wabash College. Tournament information is
available at
http://www.rose-hulman.edu/ufc/thedirtysock.htm
Mom’s Day Information Booth
9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Lobby, Hulman Union
The Parents’ Association booth will be the place to jump
start your day with coffee and fellowship, get your Mom’s
Day button and get information about the day’s activities.
Chair
Massages for Mom
9 a.m.-Noon/1-5 p.m., Reading Room, Hulman Union
Mothers can enjoy a
free, relaxing 15-minute personal chair massage session
-- by appointment -- during the day. Sign up at the Mom’s Day Booth
in the Hulman Union.
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Parents’ Information
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* Job Market Update |
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9-10 a.m., Kahn
Rooms, Hulman Union
Kevin Hewerdine,
Director of Career Services and Employer Relations,
will provide an update on students’ job placement efforts and
discuss how the office helps students take advantage
of career opportunities. Limited to 300 persons.
Reservations are required. |
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* Alumni Panel |
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10-10:50 a.m.,
Kahn Rooms, Hulman Union
Rose-Hulman’s
Career Achievement Award winners will discuss
the value of their educations in their careers.
Panelists, all 1988 graduates, will be Doug Ankney,
Global Director of Manufacturing for Milliken;
William Parrish, President/Owner of Real World
Solutions; Andy Williams, Vice President/General
Manager with ON Semiconductor; and Nathan Wright,
Principal of Texas Pacific Group. Limited to
300 persons. Reservations required. |
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* Gourmet On A Budget |
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11-11:55 a.m.,
Faculty Dining Room, Hulman Union
Aramark Dining
Service Catering Manager Ryan Rogers and Chef Pat
Kelly will share secrets to dress up your casual
meals, making them go from good to great. Seating is
limited to 70 persons. Reservations required. |
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Applied Biology &
Biomedical Engineering Senior Thesis Seminar |
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11-11:55 a.m.,
Kahn Rooms, Hulman Union
Four Applied Biology seniors will present results of
their year-long research projects:
- Jill Floyd will speak on "Degree of Foraging in
the Mayapple, Podophyllum Peltatum."
- Amy Schnegg will describe "Culturing Amoebocytes
from the Gill Lamellae."
- Melissa Chrisman's work on evolutionary
relationships between yeast and humans will be
highlighted in her presentation on "Functional
Substitution of Yeast Ribosomal Protein with
Homologues."
- Cherie Garvis will end with "Analyzing the
Bacteria Population of the J.I. Case Wetland."
Professor Ella Ingram will moderate.
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Mom’s Day Brunch
11a.m.-1 p.m., Dining Room, Hulman Union
Enjoy a leisurely lunch on campus, just like students. No
reservations necessary.
Cost: $5 per person. Pay at the door.
Baseball, Rose-Hulman
vs. Hanover
1 p.m., Art Nehf Field
The Engineers will host a Heartland Collegiate Athletic
Conference double-header against Indiana rival Hanover
College. Admission is free. Just show up and catch a few
innings or both games of this important series. (A
single nine-inning game is scheduled on April 25,
starting at 7 p.m.)
Art Tours
1:30-3 p.m., Lobby, Hulman Union
Coordinator of Arts Programming/Art Curator Steve
Letsinger will give parents a guided tour of Rose-Hulman’s
spring art exhibits and other artworks throughout campus
which help bring out our students’ creativity. Limited
to 20 persons. Reservations required.
This
session is full.
“The Price Is Rite”
3 p.m., Kahn Rooms, Hulman Union
Come on down! The Student Activities Board will host its
popular game show, with selected parents given the chance
to win prizes in fun-filled games -- just like the real
thing! There is no charge, but seating is limited to 300
persons. Reservations required.
This
session is full.
Mom's Day Dinner
5-6:30 p.m., Main Dining Room, Hulman Union
Families of Rose-Hulman students will be treated
to a special dinner.
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Chicken Parmesan |
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Dinner Rolls/Butter |
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Pasta with sauce |
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Apple or Cherry Pie Slice |
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Green Beans |
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Coffee/Tea/Water |
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Tossed Garden Salad with dressings. |
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(Vegetarian meal available
-- Eggplant Parmesan. Please indicate on reservation) |
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Each dinner costs $17.00 per adult
and RHIT student; $8.50 for children (under 11 years old). Reservations required. |
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President
Speaking |
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President Gerald
Jakubowski will update parents on what’s been
happening on campus. |
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Jazz Band Performing |
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The Rose-Hulman
Jazz Band, directed by Gary Turner, will set the mood for the evening
with popular jazz selections. |
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Honoring A
Special Woman |
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The Parents’
Association will present the Joy Hulbert Outstanding
Service Award to a woman who demonstrates support to
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Drama
Club Musical, "Once Upon A Mattress"
7:30 p.m., Hatfield Hall Theater
The Rose-Hulman Drama Club will present this hilarious
musical tweaking of the fairy tale, “The Princess and
the Pea”. Follow Princess Winnifred in her quest for
the heart of Prince Dauntless. The musical features a
charming score and whimsical, albeit unconventional,
interpretation of Hans Christian Anderson's beloved
story.
The
production is being directed by Bunny Nash, and will
feature a dazzling set, built by technical director Greg
Stump and his student crew.
The pit
orchestra will be conducted by Band Director Gary
Turner, while the cast’s vocal skills have been nurtured
by Chorus Director David Gibbs.
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Ticket
Information: Tickets are $12 for all guests, $10 for
non-RHIT students and youths, and free for RHIT
students. Reservations required, with seating being
reserved -- See Reservation Page.
There will be no guarantees of
a ticket without a reservation!
(The play is also being performed on Friday, April 25) |
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