PARENT AND FAMILY WEEKEND

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1 PARENT AND FAMILY WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 29 30, 2018 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2 DEAR PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS, It is our pleasure to invite you to Parent and Family Weekend. The fall is a beautiful time to visit the New Paltz area, as the campus is nestled in a region the Nature Conservancy named one of the last great places on earth. Come and see your student on campus, experience campus activities, meet college staff and faculty, and reunite with the Orientation Staff. Parent and Family Weekend offers you the opportunity to celebrate your student s experience at the college and observe the transition they are making to university life. We have planned a wonderful weekend, so please consider joining us! Saturday, September 29 is the primary focus of the weekend, featuring a full day of events, some structured and others on your own (see Interesting Things to Do on Your Own, page 3). Saturday events conclude by 10:30 p.m., so those families who choose to make a day trip can do so. Sunday offers choices for those families still in the Hudson Valley for the day. Parking on campus during the weekend is easy (no permits required) and dress for all events is casual. So come, enjoy the fall foliage and see how your most valued possession has adapted to life as a SUNY New Paltz student. In addition to our scheduled events, most families walk around town, browse in our quaint village shops and take their student out for a meal in one of New Paltz s many restaurants. You can make reservations online or by mail, and we appreciate you registering even if your plans do not include events for which there is a fee. Come to the Registration Table on Saturday to enter a free raffle to win a gift basket of New Paltz memorabilia, as well as to receive informational materials on up-to-date happenings in the area. We look forward to seeing you! Sincerely, Michelle Combs Director of Student Development Robert Moysey Coordinator of Transfer Student Engagement

3 IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO VISIT CAMPUS SEPTEMBER 29TH, REGISTER ONLINE AT OR MAIL THIS FORM Name: Address: Home Telephone: Cell Phone: Address: Total number of people planning to visit campus: Name of Student: Class Year of Student: First-Year Sophomore Junior Senior Transfer: Yes No Is anyone attending Parent and Family Weekend an alumnus/a of SUNY New Paltz? If so, please indicate their name and graduating class year: Alumni Legacy Reception RSVP: Please join us as we celebrate families whose love for SUNY New Paltz has been passed down from one generation to another. The reception will include a pinning ceremony where alumni parents will be invited to present their student with a pin as a symbolic way of passing down their New Paltz pride. Please register for the event at the following website: Please make your reservations for our featured events below. Your tickets will be available at the Registration Table from 9:30 a.m. 3 p.m. on September 29. A) Hudson River Boat Cruise (Only choose one option) Option 1: Take your own car to boat landing (directions will be provided at check-in; we highly recommend you follow the buses). Buses depart from Parking Lot 28 at 1 p.m. and return at 5:00 p.m.. Tickets for boat trip only $22 x persons = $ Option 2: Use the bus we charter round trip from campus. Tickets for bus transportation AND boat trip.....$34 x persons = $ B) Night of Comedy: Comic-Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. Get your free tickets at the Registration table and at the door of Studley Theatre at 7:30 p.m. prior to the event. First come, first served. TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ RESERVATIONS ONLINE: Reservations can be made online at with a Master, Visa or AMEX Credit Card (not cards that are exclusively debit). TO PAY BY CHECK: Make payable to CAS Mail checks to: The Center for Student Development, Student Union 301 State University of New York at New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz, NY Refunds can only be issued if we are notified by September 26 in writing to studev@newpaltz.edu

4 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 9:30 a.m. 3 p.m. CHECK-IN at our Registration Table Student Union, 2nd Floor Check-in, pick up your tickets for paid events, get updated Parent and Family Weekend information and enter your family into a free raffle drawing to win a gift basket of New Paltz memorabilia. Alumni guests: please check page 4 for more information about the alumni table at check-in. Please note: Pre-paid tickets for the comic-hypnotist show not picked up by 3 p.m. will be available for pick-up at Studley Theatre after 7:30 p.m. 9 a.m. 3 p.m. Elting Memorial Library s Annual Fair Enter at the corner of North Front Street and Church Street This annual village event offers an amazing collection of books for sale, great finds on jewelry, crafts, toys, games, plants, antiques and artwork. There are activities for kids, food and the best raffle in town (you do not have to be present to win!). 9:30 a.m. 3 p.m. Welcome Center Is Open for General Information Haggerty Administration Building, Lobby 10 a.m. 4 p.m. The Bookstore at New Paltz Student Union, Lower Level Pick up some New Paltz gear! 1 10:30 11:30 a.m. Meet President Donald Christian Student Union, 2nd Floor An informal coffee hour with free refreshments. 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Legacy Reception Student Union, 100 North We understand how powerful it can be when a college becomes a family tradition. Please join us for a Legacy Reception to celebrate families whose love for SUNY New Paltz has been passed down from one generation to another. The reception will include a pinning ceremony, where alumni parents will be invited to present their student with a pin as a symbolic way of passing down their New Paltz pride. Register for the event here: alumni/legacy 11 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Brunch at Hasbrouck Dining Hall* Enjoy an all-you-can-eat brunch in the dining hall. The lunch price for guests is approximately $10 pp. (Children 7 years old or younger ~$5 pp.). Students can use their meal plan. To take your student off-campus, see the dining guide we compiled at visitorsguide/restaurants.html 11 a.m. 5 p.m. The Dorsky Museum Exhibits (Go to for a complete description) Time Travelers: Hudson Valley Artists 2018 Community and Continuity: Native American Art of New York Timothy Greenfield Sanders: The Trans List Alive and Young: Trans Zines and Radical Subcultures * Fee required

5 11:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. Skies of the Season Planetarium Show 4 Seatings Coykendall Science Building Auditorium This show in the John R. Kirk Planetarium is offered free for current students and their family members. 44 tickets will be available for each seating on a first-come, first-served basis at the Registration Table. 11:30 a.m. 12 p.m. 3D Printing MakerBot Innovation Lab Tour Smiley Art Building, Room tour tickets available. 1 p.m. Hudson River Boat Cruise* Enjoy a two-hour boat trip on the beautiful Hudson River aboard the Rip Van Winkle. Buses depart from the Bus Depot at Parking Lot 28 at 1:00 p.m. and return at 5 p.m.. The boat is chartered for a 2:30 p.m. departure and docks at 4:30 p.m.; rain or shine. Cost is $34 pp including bus ride, $22 pp if you take your own car. Advance reservations are required and tickets must be picked up at the Registration Table by 12:30 p.m.. (Tickets not picked up by 12:30 p.m. may be resold, refunds are not permitted day of). Seating is limited. You may see the boat by visiting p.m. Men s Soccer vs. SUNY Cortland South Turf Field next to Lenape Hall 1 p.m. Field Hockey vs. Morrisville State College North Turf Field behind Ridgeview Hall 2 p.m. Discover You, Discover The World. Go #NPabroad! Student Union, 62/63 There are over 100 programs offered for international study abroad programs... and new programs are always emerging. We offer the opportunity to discover a new place in the world during the fall and spring semesters, the academic year, summer or winter intersessions. newpaltz.edu/studyabroad 5 7:30 p.m. Dinner On Your Own To take your student off-campus, see the dining guide we compiled at paltz.edu/visitorsguide/restaurants.html 8 p.m. MAIN EVENT Night of Comedy: Featuring Comic-Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. Studley Theatre Frank Santos Jr. performs a hilarious, energetic and unique comedy hypnosis show! FREE! Opening Act: Absolut A Cappella Absolut A Cappella is a singing troupe comprised of female and male members performing without accompaniment. Students, parents and family members will have the special treat of getting a taste of what student clubs at New Paltz have to offer! Free tickets for the Night of Comedy will be available for pick-up at the Registration table from 9:30 a.m. 3p.m. and at the door of Studley Theatre at 7:30 p.m.

6 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER a.m. 3 p.m. Elting Memorial Library Fair (books only) 2 4p.m. The Dorsky Museum Family Day Exhibition-inspired activities for children and their families in conjunction with the exhibition Community and Continuity: Native American Art Of New York Learn more and register at learn/familydays 12 4 p.m. The Bookstore at New Paltz Student Union, Lower Level Pick up some New Paltz gear! INTERESTING THINGS TO DO ON YOUR OWN SATURDAY OR SUNDAY Water Street Market A quaint little walking street with many shops, antiques, galleries and food. Lower Main Street at the Rail Trail. New Paltz Farmer s Market Church Street (between Main and Academy) Local homegrown fruits, vegetables and baked goods. (Sunday only 10 a.m. 3 p.m.) Historic Huguenot Street* The oldest street of stone houses in America! Tours leave every hour from 10 a.m. 4 p.m.. New Paltz students are free with their SUNY I.D. card! $15 Adults, 10% off for Seniors, free for Military & AAA; Children under 12 are free. Call for further information, or go to 3 Walkway Over the Hudson 87 Haviland Road, Highland A linear walkway spanning the Hudson River, at 212 feet tall and 1.28 miles long, it is the longest, elevated pedestrian bridge in the world. Casa Del Caciocavallo Farms 10 Orchard Drive, Gardiner Producers of Italian origin artisan Caciocavallo Cheese in 4 flavors: Traditional, Hot Pepper, Garlic and Black Pepper. Wholesale/Retail and Facility Tours (with sampling) every Saturday and Sunday; call to reserve your spot: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. or 5 p.m. Poughkeepsie Galleria 2001 South Road, Wappingers Falls The largest shopping center in Dutchess County with an impressive selection of retail stores, entertainment and restaurants. Hudson Valley Garlic Festival* Washington Avenue, Saugerties Vendors from around the country prepare an eclectic assortment of culinary garlic treats and many crafts, as well. Saturday 10 a.m. 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. 5 pm. Tickets at the door are $10, cash only. Children under 12, free. Kingston Farmers Market Wall Street, in front of the Old Dutch Church Best of the Hudson Valley Harvest features certified organic, naturally grown and traditional farm fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, hand made assorted cheeses, artisan breads and baked goods, herbal remedies, prepared foods, honey, * Fee required

7 jams and condiments. 9 a.m. 2 p.m.; rain or shine. (Saturday only) Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted House* 778 Broadway, Rt. 9W, Ulster Park Named #1 Haunted Attraction (and Scream Park) in the country by Haunt- World Magazine Tickets approximately $45 pp. (Saturday only) Hudson Valley Apple Trail Follow this trail to experience seven of Ulster County s best apple orchards. Shawangunk Wine Trail Featuring 15 local wineries including Robibero Winery and Whitecliff Vineyard. For more information about events in the Hudson Valley, go to: The following websites list a variety of accommodations for those who choose to stay over: reservation, you will be contacted by office staff. Refunds can only be issued if we are notified by September 26 in writing to studev@newpaltz.edu. This schedule is not final and is subject to change. You can check for any additions or changes to this program at the Registration Table on September 29. Accommodations All scheduled events on campus are in accessible buildings. If you or anyone in your party is in need of further accommodations, please contact the Center for Student Development at by September 17. Sponsors Parent and Family Weekend is cosponsored by The Center for Student Development, The Division of Student Affairs, Student Activities & Union Services and Campus Auxiliary Services. Are you a SUNY New Paltz Alum? Welcome back! We are thrilled that your student is continuing the SUNY New Paltz educational tradition. We invite you to stop by the alumni table during check-in to receive your alumni pin, update your information and get a family photo commemorating your day. Forever Orange and Blue. Forever New Paltz. The Importance of Reservations Please register even if you are not attending paid events. Advance reservations are required for all paid events. Early reservations are encouraged to avoid disappointment due to space restrictions. Please note: If an event is sold out by the time we receive your 4

8 ON-CAMPUS DINING OPTIONS HASBROUCK DINING HALL Brunch: 9 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Dinner: 4:45 8 p.m. Late Night Saturday and Sunday: 8 10:30 p.m. STUDENT UNION Nesters Saturday: p.m. Sunday: p.m. npressed Saturday: 9 a.m. 12 p.m. Pomodoro s Saturday: p.m. Sunday: p.m. Diego s Taqueria Saturday: p.m. Sunday: p.m. THE ROOST at Ridgeview Saturday: 11 a.m. 11 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. 11 p.m. Chick n Bap (NYC Style Street Food with a Korean Twist) Saturday: 11 a.m. 11 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. 11p.m. TRUTH CAFÉ at Sojourner Truth Library Sunday: 12 4 p.m. STARBUCKS at Parker Theater Saturday: 9 a.m. 8 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. 8 p.m. OFF-CAMPUS DINING OPTIONS A comprehensive list of local and regional dining options can be found on the web at and the Area Dining Guide will be available at the check-in table as well. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: The Center for Student Development SUNY New Paltz, Student Union Hawk Drive New Paltz, NY Fax: studev@newpaltz.edu 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m., Monday Friday