Dean's Discussion
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Jepson Hall, Room 118 (Building #17)
Dean of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, Sandra Peart, and the Jepson School faculty invite parents, friends, siblings, and current and future students to learn more about the major and minor programs in leadership studies.
Dean's Reception
10:30–11 a.m.
Heilig Meyers Lounge (Building #17)
Enjoy light refreshments while you visit with Dean Peart, Jepson School faculty, current students, and those visiting campus for Family Weekend.
Faculty Seminar: "Leadership on Stage & Screen"
11:00 a.m.–noon
Jepson Hall, Room 118 (Building #17)
Popular media such as film, television, and theater has contributed to, criticized, and formed the way its audiences have thought about issues of leadership and followership for centuries. Drama and film have been used to incite rebellions and deliver propaganda to the masses. Such popular forums have been censured, censored, promoted, and adopted by the movements and institutions surrounding them since the advent of early Greek drama, and have been used to perpetuate and challenge dominant ideologies. Drama and cinema engage with their audiences through visual, auditory, and linguistic media, creating a complex milieu of signs and signals which we, as that audience, must read against their historical and contemporary performance contexts. Join Dr. Kristin Bezio, assistant professor of Leadership Studies, and explore leadership (and, by extension, followership) in the specific settings of theater and modern cinema.
Dean's Discussion
9:30–10:30 a.m.
Keller Hall Reception Room (Building #43)
Dr. Kathleen Roberts Skerrett will discuss new initiatives on campus for Arts departments and for the Sciences. These efforts increase faculty collaboration for a more integrated curriculum. These initiatives shape how we envision undergraduate education at University of Richmond in the twenty-first century.
Faculty Seminar: "War Reporting: Vietnam to Afghanistan"
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Keller Hall Reception Room (Building #43)
Journalism professor Robert Hodierne spent the summer of 2010 with a platoon of Marines shooting a documentary about their experiences. His film, “Afghanistan: The Surge,” aired on PBS stations during the summer of 2012. Hodierne began his journalism career in 1966 in Vietnam. He has also covered the war in Iraq. He will discuss his most recent project and war reporting in general.
Dean's Discussion
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Queally Hall, Ukrop Auditorium (Building #1)
Join Nancy Bagranoff, dean of the Robins School of Business, for an update on the nationally ranked school and to learn more about the opportunities available to business students.
Faculty Seminar: “Successes and Failures in Values-Based Organizations”
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Queally Hall, Ukrop Auditorium (Building #1)
Join Richard Coughlan, senior associate dean, Robins School of Business as he discusses the “Successes and Failures in Values-Based Organizations.” This interactive session explores the challenges associated with leading a values-based organization. The emphasis will be on the links among strategy, ethics and values. Several in-depth case studies will be discussed and lessons for other organizations will be highlighted.
Student Housing Information Session
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Whitehurst Living Room (Building #51)
Curious about summer housing, room selection and the lottery, how rooms are allocated for students who are returning from studying abroad, or the enhancements to existing facilities? Want to learn about other residential options, like Sophomore Scholars in Residence and living-learning programs that are available to your student? Joan Lachowski, director of Undergraduate Student Housing, and Andy Gurka, director of Living-Learning Programs, will offer a presentation about these topics and answer your questions.
Life After Richmond: Preparing for Success by Getting an Early Start
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Tyler Haynes Commons, Room 305 (Building #4)
With all of the troubling hiring forecasts, what can seniors do to position themselves for life after the University of Richmond? Meet with representatives from the Career Development Center, in the Office of Alumni and Career Services to discuss strategies for launching a career search or applying to graduate programs.
Study Abroad Information Session (recommended for sophomore families)
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Tyler Haynes Commons, Alice Haynes Room (Building #4)
The Office of International Education invites parents and students to learn more about studying abroad from our panel of past study abroad participants, their parents, and University of Richmond staff.
Daytime Collegiate A Cappella Concert*
Noon–2:30 p.m.
Booker Hall of Music Camp Concert Hall (Building #38)
You've heard about them, now come see them in action. Nostalgic favorites as well as original pieces will appeal to both parents and students. With an all-around "feel-good" atmosphere, the University of Richmond a cappella performers will leave you wanting more. Purchase tickets for the concert by calling the Modlin Center Box Office at (804) 289-8980, or visit Modlin Center Box Office after September 7, 2012. All sales are final; no refunds allowed.
This is a ticketed event and pre-registration is required.
Evening Collegiate A Cappella Concert*
Performed by Choeur du Roi, the Octaves, Off the Cuff and the Sirens
9–10:30 p.m.
Jenkins Greek Theatre (Building #41)
Rain Location: Robins Center (Building #23a)
Join new and old friends at this final Family Weekend 2012 concert. Don't miss this performance by the four University student-led a cappella groups performing in Richmond's beautiful Jenkins Greek Theatre. Tickets are $10 per person. Please include your student in your ticket count if applicable. All proceeds collected from this concert benefit the student a cappella groups.
This is a ticketed event and pre-registration is required.
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Jepson Alumni Center (Building #49)
Come to the Jepson Alumni Center to pick up your registration packet. You will receive your name badge (which gives you access to all ticketed events for which you pre-registered), parking pass, and campus map.
Building numbers listed here correspond to the building's number on the campus map. Each family will receive a paper copy of the map at registration.