PARENTS & FAMILY WEEKEND Oberlin College November 3-5

PARENTS & FAMILY WEEKEND 2017 Oberlin College November 3-5

EMERGENCY NUMBERS MERCY ALLEN MEDICAL CENTER 440.775.1211 OBERLIN FIRE DEPARTMENT 911 NON-EMERGENCY 440.774-3211 OBERLIN POLICE DEPARTMENT 911 NON-EMERGENCY 440.774.1061 OBERLIN COLLEGE SECURITY 440.775.8911 NON-EMERGENCY 440.775.8444 EMERGENCY BLUE LIGHT PHONES ARE LOCATED IN PARKING LOTS, PEDESTRIAN AREAS, AND OPEN SPACE LOCATIONS. DIRECT CONTACT CAN BE MADE WITH OBERLIN COLLEGE SAFETY AND SECURITY BY PUSHING THE RED BUTTON ON THE PANEL UNDER THE LIGHT. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. All day Registration Desk Open WILDER HALL, MAIN LOUNGE (135 W. LORAIN STREET) Ask questions and receive your information packet. Wilder lounges are available to relax, check your email, and have a cup of coffee and a bagel. Wilder Information Desk: 440-775-8102. Visit Classes CLASSROOMS Parents and families may attend classes with (or without) their students. Pick up a class schedule at the registration desk in Wilder Main Lounge. 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Tablet Tours of Historic Oberlin TABLETS AVAILABLE AT MONROE HOUSE (SOUTH SIDE OF CONSERVATORY PARKING LOT/BEHIND THE KOHL BUILDING) Move at your own pace with our new Picture the Past: Downtown Oberlin and Freedom s Friends: Underground Railroad and Abolitionism tablet tours of historic Oberlin. Rent an ipad at the Oberlin Heritage Center s Monroe House for $5/hour. Call 440-774-1700 to reserve a tablet or visit www.oberlinheritagecenter.org for more information. 11:30 a.m. Tour: Conservatory 12:15 1:30 p.m. Jazz Forum CONSERVATORY ADMISSIONS, ABOVE THE OBERLIN BOOKSTORE (37 W. COLLEGE STREET) Join student docents for a tour of the Conservatory of Music, including the Bertram and Judith Kohl Building. HALES ANNEX, CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE (180 W. LORAIN STREET) Weekly studio class featuring performances by conservatory student jazz ensembles. 12:30 p.m. Admissions Campus Tour GATEWAY CENTER (38 E. COLLEGE STREET) 1:00 4:00 p.m. (on the half hour), last tour begins at 3:30 p.m. Sneak Peek Oberlin Origins Tours MEET AT MONROE HOUSE (SOUTH SIDE OF CONSERVATORY PARKING LOT/BEHIND THE KOHL BUILDING) Learn about the radical roots of Oberlin, from Christian perfectionism and coeducation to abolition, during a 30-minute guided tour offered every half hour. Drop-ins welcome or online pre-registration available at www.oberlinheritagecenter.org. $3 adults, free for college students and children. 2:00 4:00 p.m. Open House: Academic Advising Resource Center CARNEGIE BUILDING (10 N. PROFESSOR STREET) Parents and families are invited to discuss topics such as academic advising, academic progress, winter

term, study away, transfer-of-credit, and verification of student enrollment for insurance. 2:00 4:00 p.m. Open House: Oberlin College Bookstore OBERLIN COLLEGE BOOKSTORE (37 W. COLLEGE STREET) The bookstore carries a large selection of Oberlin clothing, gifts, and great bargain books. Enjoy a 10 percent discount on any one spirit item. 3:00 p.m. Tour: Freedom s Friends History Walk MEET ON THE FRONT STEPS OF FIRST CHURCH, CORNER OF MAIN AND LORAIN STREETS (RT. 58 AND RT. 511) Prior to the Civil War, as many as 3,000 African Americans passed through or lived in Oberlin after escaping from slavery. The town was said to be second only to Canada as an asylum for freedom seekers. Guests on this history walk are guided by a docent from the Oberlin Heritage Center who discusses the historic decisions that shaped Oberlin s growth as a station on the Underground Railroad and the individuals and events that marked Oberlin as one of the most active stations. Hear stories about Oberlin s most famous freedom seekers and people known to have helped them make their way to freedom on this 90-minute neighborhood walking tour. Limit: 40 people, online pre-registration encouraged: www.oberlinheritagecenter.org. In case of rain, the tour will be cancelled. $6 adults, free for college students and children. 3:00 p.m. Tour: Adam Joseph Lewis Center for Environmental Studies 4:00 p.m. Tour: Conservatory 4:30 6:00 p.m. TGIF 4:30 5:15 p.m. Concert: Oberlin Steel 4:30 6:00 p.m. Opening Reception AJ LEWIS CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (122 ELM STREET) Tour the Lewis Center and learn about its sustainable attributes, including the Living Machine, the building s ecological wastewater treatment system. CONSERVATORY ADMISSIONS, ABOVE THE OBERLIN BOOKSTORE (37 W. COLLEGE STREET) Join student docents for a tour of the Conservatory of Music, including the Bertram and Judith Kohl Building. WILDER HALL, DIONYSUS DANCE CLUB (135 W. LORAIN STREET) Relax, listen to music, and have a beer or soda at the Friday celebration. SCIENCE CENTER BOWL (119 WOODLAND STREET) Enjoy Oberlin s legendary steel drum band during the deans reception. SCIENCE CENTER, PERLIK COMMONS (119 WOODLAND STREET) Join the dean of the Conservatory of Music, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, dean of students, and other staff members for a wine and cheese reception while enjoying a Jazz trio performance from 5:15-6 p.m., featuring Ben Cruz, guitar; Michael Orenstein, keyboard; and Emma Adomeit, bass. 5:00 8:00 p.m. Awkward Moments Series III HOTEL AT OBERLIN, BIRENBAUM INNOVATION AND PERFORMANCE SPACE (10 EAST COLLEGE STREET) The latest installment in a series of artistic collaborations involving sound artist and composer Mimi Xu that explore the biological life cycle using music as a point of departure. The six-part installation involves students from Oberlin s studio art, cinema studies, dance, and TIMARA departments. Xu will be joined by collaborator Anna Senno, the project s creative producer. 6:00 p.m. Shabbat Service TALCOTT DINING, KOSHER-HALAL CO-OP (2 S. PROFESSOR STREET) All students and families are welcome to join Hillel for student-led Shabbat evening services. Dinner to follow service. 7:00 p.m. Shabbat Dinner TALCOTT DINING, KOSHER-HALAL CO-OP (2 S. PROFESSOR STREET) All students and families are welcome to join Hillel for a free Shabbat dinner featuring homemade challah, chicken, kugel, vegetarian and vegan options, and songs from Challah Cappella, Oberlin s Jewish-themed a cappella group. No RSVP required. 7:30 p.m. Family-Style Shabbos Dinner 111 N. PLEASANT STREET The Shabbos table at Chabad is a place that transcends the academic pressures, social structures, and political affiliations that tend to divide so many. Join parents and students from all walks of life and

backgrounds and share laughs, engage in thoughtful conversation, and be part of the family. All Chabad events are inclusive and welcome you regardless of background, prior knowledge, or affiliation. Sponsored by the Chabad Student Group. 8:00 10:00 p.m. Observatory and Planetarium PETERS HALL, 4 TH FLOOR OBSERVATORY (50 N. PROFESSOR STREET) Learn about the autumn sky from our Observing Deck. Rain or shine. During inclement weather, the planetarium will be open instead of the observatory. 8:00 p.m. Opera Theater: Le nozze di Figaro HALL AUDITORIUM (67 N. MAIN STREET) Oberlin Opera Theater presents Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart s Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492 (The Marriage of Figaro). Tickets may be ordered in advance at https://oberlinconservatory.secure.force.com/ticket. 8:00 p.m. Concert: Contemporary Music Ensemble 8:00 p.m. Fall Forward Dance Concert 8:00 p.m. Variety Show: Open Mic WARNER CONCERT HALL (77 W. COLLEGE STREET) A performance by the Contemporary Music Ensemble conducted by Timothy Weiss with faculty soloists Lorraine Manz, mezzo-soprano; Amir Eldan, cello; and guest composer-in-residence Kristen Kuster. WARNER CENTER, MAIN SPACE (30 N. PROFESSOR STREET) A twice-annual tradition presented each semester, Fall Forward and Spring Back are designed around a central theme and feature the work of student choreographers. Directed by Holly Handman-Lopez, visiting assistant professor of dance. Tickets may be ordered in advance at https://oberlinconservatory.secure.force.com/ticket. HALES ANNEX, CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE (180 W. LORAIN STREET) Join us at the Cat for our open mic night. Dazzle the audience with your talents (students AND parents). Doors open and sign-ups begin at 7:30 pm. 8:00-11 p.m. Contra Dance HALES GYM (180 W. LORAIN STREET) Join the student-run contra dance. Performance by a student band with student callers. No partner, nor experience necessary. Beginner lessons at 7:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Concert: A Cappella Festival FINNEY CHAPEL (96 N. PROFESSOR STREET) Join us for an a cappella experience you won t forget. Four of Oberlin s a cappella groups will take the stage, bringing you pop tunes, some classics, and even a medley or two. Come out to hear the Obertones, Pitch Please, CHALLAH cappella, Acapelicans, Nothing but Treble, and Round Midnight. 9:00 p.m. Derick Evans: In the Chapel (experimental pop + performance art) BOSWORTH HALL, FAIRCHILD CHAPEL (50 W. LORAIN STREET) Derick Evans comes to Ohio to present an hour-long performance of original experimental pop music, including his one-person existential musical Through the Night. His solo act will also feature a variety of instrumental playing and lush backing tracks in what will prove to be an entertaining and meaningful evening. Hosted by Asian American Alliance. 10:00 p.m. Concert: WOBC Cover Band Showcase WILDER HALL, DINOYSYS DANCE CLUB (135 W. LORAIN STREET) An evening of student bands performing cover tunes, organized by WOBC-FM Midnight Concert: Organ Pump FINNEY CHAPEL (96 N. PROFESSOR STREET) A fun-filled midnight organ extravaganza with your favorite organists. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 9:00 a.m. Noon Registration Desk Open WILDER HALL, MAIN LOUNGE (135 W. LORAIN STREET) Ask questions and receive your information packet. Wilder lounges are available to relax, check your email, and have a cup of coffee and a bagel. Wilder Information Desk: 440-775-8102.

9:00 11:00 a.m. Tapping into Student Support Resources WILDER HALL, MAIN LOUNGE (135 W. LORAIN STREET) Meet Dean of Students Meredith Raimondo and staff members from the following support offices: Dean of Students; Center for Student Success; Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; Office of the Ombuds/Center for Dialogue (YBCD); Safety and Security; Student Health; Counseling Center; Career Development Center; Student Union; Multicultural Resource Center; Religious and Spiritual Life; Residential Education and Dining Services. This is an opportunity to ask questions about the offices whose missions support and enrich student experiences. 9:00 a.m. Noon Flu Shot Clinic WILDER HALL, ROOM 110 (135 W. LORAIN STREET) Need a flu shot? Flu shots are available to students, parents, and family members (18 years old and older). Sponsored by Student Health. Free for students, $25 cash or check for parents and family members. 10:00 a.m. Faculty Presentation: Three Ways of Thinking About Truth: Memory, Legitimacy, Coins WILDER HALL, ROOM 101 (135 W. COLLEGE STREET) In this talk, Professor Ormand will examine three different ways that the ancient Greeks think about the concept of truth. As it turns out, truth is not as clear-cut as we might like and, moreover, the language that the Greeks used to talk about the truth reveals implicit assumptions that are buried deep in the structure of their society. Truth is threatened not so much by falsehood as by imitation, and imitation is associated especially with women and the practice of commercial exchange. Truth, and its production, then, is implicated in structures of gender and of economic class. Presented by Kirk Ormand, professor of classics 10:00 a.m. Faculty Presentation: Party Polarization and Legislative Gridlock in Congress 10:00 a.m. Torah Study and Discussion 10:00 a.m. Admissions Campus Tour KING BUILDING, ROOM 321 (10 N. PROFESSOR STREET) It s often said that the founding fathers wanted a legislative process that was slow and deliberative, but would they like the current state of legislative gridlock? This talk addresses this question by looking at the unintended consequences of the mismatch between the nature of American political parties and the system of separation of powers. Presented by Jennifer Garcia, professor of politics WILDER HALL ROOM 115 (135 W. LORAIN STREET) Parents, children, sibling rivalry, and miracles how can the stories of Abraham, Isaac and Ishmael, Sarah and Hagar, inform our lives and relationships today? All are welcome to this discussion of the Torah portion Vayera. Presented by Rabbi Megan Doherty, director of Hillel and Jewish Campus Life, Jewish Life Affiliate GATEWAY CENTER (38 E. COLLEGE STREET) 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. (on the half hour), last tour begins at 3:30 p.m. Tablet Tours of Historic Oberlin TABLETS AVAILABLE AT MONROE HOUSE (SOUTH SIDE OF CONSERVATORY PARKING LOT/BEHIND THE KOHL BUILDING) Move at your own pace with our new Picture the Past: Downtown Oberlin and "Freedom's Friends: Underground Railroad and Abolitionism" tablet tours of historic Oberlin. Rent an ipad at the Oberlin Heritage Center s Monroe House for $5/hour. Call (440-774-1700) to reserve a tablet or visit www.oberlinheritagecenter.org for more information. Sneak Peek Oberlin Origins Tours MEET AT MONROE HOUSE (SOUTH SIDE OF CONSERVATORY PARKING LOT/BEHIND THE KOHL BUILDING) Learn about the radical roots of Oberlin, from Christian perfectionism and coeducation to abolition, during a 30-minute guided tour offered every half hour. Drop-ins welcome or online pre-registration available at www.oberlinheritagecenter.org. $3 adults, free for college students and children. 10:30 a.m. Yoga Classes CONSERVATORY, CENTRAL 32 (77 W. COLLEGE STREET) Students and their parents are welcome to come to an all-level vinyasa flow yoga class. Requires a waiver that the teacher will have before class. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early and bring your own yoga mat. Instructed by Lucy Kaminsky 11:00 a.m. Tour: Conservatory MEET IN THE CONSERVATORY LOUNGE (77 W. COLLEGE STREET) Join student docents for a tour of the Conservatory of Music, including the Bertram and Judith Kohl Building. 11:00 a.m. Tour: One Step More Women s History Walk MEET AT THE FLAGPOLES IN THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF TAPPAN SQUARE, AT THE

INTERSECTION OF MAIN (RT. 58) AND COLLEGE STREETS In 1834, John J. Shipherd pledged Oberlin s commitment to the elevation of female character through education. Little did he know there was dynamite in that promise, and women carried the matches. This illustrated 75-minute walking tour explores how Oberlin confronted and defined issues of femininity in the 19 th and 20 th centuries. Hear stories of powerful Oberlin women such as Lucy Stone, Marianne Parker Dascomb, Adelia Field Johnston, Mary Church Terrell, and Lucy Stanton Day, and learn how they used John J. Shipherd s promise to shape what it meant to be a woman in Oberlin and in the United States. Limit: 20 people, online pre-registration encouraged: www.oberlinheritagecenter.org. In case of rain, the tour will be cancelled. $6 adults, free for college students and children. 11:15 a.m. Faculty Presentation: Oberlin Monuments: From the Civil War to Civil Rights MEET AT THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD MOMUMENT IN FRONT OF TALCOTT (2 S. PROFESSOR STREET) A walking tour of the monuments in Oberlin. This tour examines how Oberlin has used monuments to shape historical memory from the Civil War to the present and how the meaning of those monuments has changed over time. Allow approximately 90 minutes for this educational and informational walk. This tour will proceed rain or shine. However, if there are thunderstorms, there is a virtual tour in Classroom 1 of the Art Building, starting at 11:30 a.m. Presented by Erik Inglis, professor of art 11:15 a.m. Faculty Presentation: Science, Sex, and Technology: Understanding Reproduction in the Genomic Era SCIENCE CENTER, A155 (119 WOODLAND STREET) We now possess advanced reproductive technologies that have drastically expanded the ability of humans to become parents. Although we can augment fertility and analyze the genetic content of day-old embryos, the full predictive capacity of genetic/genomic techniques lags behind. In this lecture, we will explore both current and future reproductive technologies and pre-natal genetic screening techniques. We will then turn to the practical and ethical questions surrounding the expanding possibilities of pre-natal testing in the contemporary world. Presented by Maureen Peters, associate professor of biology 11:15 a.m. Fellowships and Awards: What It Takes to Become a Competitive Applicant WILDER HALL, ROOM 112 (135 W. LORAIN STREET) Students at Oberlin, academically strong and active in service and leadership, are very competitive for a variety of national awards. Awards are available to sophomores, juniors, and seniors, but all require more lead time than our students expect. This session is designed to help both parents and students learn which fellowships might be a good fit and provide a tentative timeline for preparing and applying for them. Presented by Nick Petzak, fellowships advisor Noon Admissions Campus Tour SEVERANCE HALL, ROOM 108 (120 W. LORAIN STREET) 1:00 p.m. Football: Oberlin vs. Hiram College KNOWLTON ATHLETIC COMPLEX (210 WOODLAND STREET) Cheer on the Yeomen as they take on Hiram College. 1:30 p.m. Faculty Presentation: The Secret Life of Brains: Understanding and Counteracting Implicit Bias SEVERANCE, ROOM 108 (120 W. LORAIN STREET) The human mind is amazing in what it can do, with the majority of its activity happening below our conscious awareness. What goes on when we see someone who is different from us? How might the secret life of our minds lead us to act in ways we don t intend? What can we do about it? And how will Professor Frantz work the topic of taxidermy into this talk? All this and more will be addressed. Presented by Cindy Frantz, Professor of Psychology 1:30 p.m. Faculty Presentation: Death and the Visual in Dostoevsky s The Idiot ALLEN MEMORIAL ART MUSEUM, MEET AT FRONT DESK (87 N. MAIN STREET) Dostoevsky s novel The Idiot (1869) is his most visual text. It was written during the writer s sojourn in Europe, partly as a response to the art he saw in Dresden, Basel, and Florence. In this session, we will read a key scene from the text, the description of Nastasya Filippovna s dead body, alongside visual representations of death. We will engage in both visual and textual analysis to understand how Dostoevsky envisions his heroine s death in the context of art and (im)mortality. ***Capped at 18. All participants are requested to deposit their outerwear and bags in the lockers inside prior to the beginning of the session. Presented by Stiliana Milkova, assistant professor of comparative literature and Liliana Milkova, curator of academic programs at the Allen Memorial Art Museum 1:30 p.m. A Parent s Guide to Career Development WILDER HALL, ROOM 101 (135 W. LORAIN STREET) Learn about all the ways you can help support your student with career planning. An overview of the programs and services offered by the Career Development Center will also be provided. Presented by

Patrick Keebler, associate director, career education 3:00 p.m. Career Life After Oberlin (and What to do While You re Here) A Special Presentation & Discussion for Parents and Students 3:00 p.m. Faculty Presentation: Samba SCIENCE CENTER, DYE LECTURE HALL You ve come to Oberlin College because you believe strongly in the importance of an outstanding liberal arts and/or conservatory education an Oberlin education. But how can students and parents best prepare for what comes next? Come hear personal stories of Oberlin alumni who have navigated their way to fulfilling professional paths, as well as how the Career Development Center and Oberlin s new networking tools can help you start on your career life while you re on campus. Light refreshments provided. WARNER CENTER MAIN SPACE (30 N. PROFESSOR STREET) Oberlin s samba course is an introduction to the Afro-Brazilian dance samba no pé (samba in the feet) in the Carioca or Rio de Janeiro style. This course physically traces the evolution of samba from its humble roots to its present-day incarnation as an extravagant performance of national identity in the world-renowned Rio Carnival. In this sample class, parents are invited to join their children in learning some of the basic movements for samba de roda one of the oldest samba styles. This will be a fun, physical class open to all ages and ability levels. Presented by Alysia Ramos, assistant professor dance 3:00 p.m. Tour: Freedom s Friends History Walk MEET ON THE FRONT STEPS OF FIRST CHURCH, CORNER OF MAIN AND LORAIN STREETS (RT. 58 AND RT. 511) Prior to the Civil War, as many as 3,000 African Americans passed through or lived in Oberlin after escaping from slavery. The town was said to be second only to Canada as an asylum for freedom seekers. Guests on this history walk are guided by a docent from the Oberlin Heritage Center who discusses the historic decisions that shaped Oberlin s growth as a station on the Underground Railroad and the individuals and events that marked Oberlin as one of the most active stations. Hear stories about Oberlin s most famous freedom seekers and people known to have helped them make their way to freedom on this 90-minute neighborhood walking tour. Limit: 40 people, online pre-registration encouraged: www.oberlinheritagecenter.org. In case of rain, the tour will be cancelled. $6 adults, free for college students and children. 3:00 p.m. On Thomas Jefferson s Libraries; Or, Re-Constituting American Architectural Knowledge MUDD CENTER, ROOM 113 (148 W. COLLEGE STREET) The Thomas Jefferson Architectural Books Collection in the art library at Oberlin College is a unique assemblage of media documenting the state of the art of architecture and much else besides in the early modern period. It is also part of a long American tradition, initiated in part by Jefferson himself, of duplicating institutional collections of books in order to form the basis for novel institutions of higher education. This talk will investigate how Oberlin s collection provides insight into the patterns of development of architectural knowledge in the United States, with particular attention to how the collection can be used as a pedagogical instrument in investigating some of the more troubling aspects of that history. Presented by John Harwood, associate professor of architecture in the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design at the University of Toronto. 3:00 p.m. Anti-Human Trafficking Workshop KING BUILDING, ROOM 123 (10 N. PROFESSOR STREET) This short workshop will inform people of human trafficking in America. Misconceptions surrounding it, how it is influenced by gender, where it is most common in the U.S. and how governments are working to battle it will be discussed. Hosted by Project Unbound 3:30 p.m. Yoga Class SOUTH HALL, SOUTH STUDIOS (121 ELM STREET) Students and their parents are welcome to come to an all-level vinyasa flow yoga class. Requires a waiver that the teacher will have before class. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early and bring your own yoga mat. Donation: $5. Instructed by Mia Silvan-Grau 4:00-5:30 p.m. Concert/Workshop: OC Taiko SCIENCE CENTER BOWL (119 WOODLAND STREET) Join Oberlin College Taiko for an afternoon of learning about taiko, the dynamic art of Japanese drumming. Enjoy a brief informational presentation, an interactive workshop (you get to hit the drums!), and a miniperformance.

4:30 p.m. Harvest Fest JOHNSON HOUSE (216 S. PROFESSOR STREET) Enjoy a student organized and performed concert in the midst of the Johnson House garden. Festival will occur rain or shine. Sponsored by Oberlin Resource Conservation Team 6:00 7:30 p.m. Sharing Stages KNOWLTON ATHLETICS COMPLEX, ALUMNI CLUB/SOCIAL SUITE (210 WOODLAND STREET) The Conservatory of Music will join its cross-campus partner, the Department of Athletics, to celebrate the biggest supporters of both student-athletes and student-musicians: their parents. Join Dean of the Conservatory Andrea Kalyn and Delta Lodge Director of Athletics and Physical Education Natalie Winkelfoos for Sharing Stages. Featuring conservatory ensembles involving students from both the classical and jazz departments, these performances reflect new initiatives designed to foster cross-genre interactions among student musicians. Contact Creg Jantz at 440-775-6401 or cjantz@oberlin.edu for reservations or questions. 8:00 p.m. Oberlin Baroque Orchestra CONSERVATORY, WARNER CONCERT HALL (77 W. COLLEGE STREET) A performance by the Oberlin Baroque Orchestra, presented by conservatory students on period instruments. Directed by guest conductor, Beth Wenstrom 8:00 p.m. Oberlin Jazz Ensemble FINNEY CHAPEL (90 N. PROFESSOR STREET) A performance by the Oberlin Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dennis Reynolds. 8:00 p.m. Opera Theater: Le nozze di Figaro HALL AUDITORIUM (67 N. MAIN STREET) Oberlin Opera Theater presents Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart s Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492 (The Marriage of Figaro). Tickets may be ordered in advance at https://oberlinconservatory.secure.force.com/ticket. 8:00 p.m. Fall Forward Dance Concert WARNER CENTER, MAIN SPACE (30 N. PROFESSOR STREET) A twice-annual tradition presented each semester, Fall Forward and Spring Back are designed around a central theme and feature the work of student choreographers. Directed by Holly Handman-Lopez, visiting assistant professor of dance. Tickets may be ordered in advance at https://oberlinconservatory.secure.force.com/ticket. 8:00 10:00 p.m. Observatory and Planetarium PETERS HALL, 4 TH FLOOR OBSERVATORY (50 N. PROFESSOR STREET) The observatory is open to view stars, planets, galaxies, nebulae, and more! Rain or shine. During inclement weather, the planetarium will be open instead of the observatory. 8:00 p.m. Performing Arts Showcase HALES ANNEX, CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE (180 W. LORAIN STREET) Enjoy brief sets by some of Oberlin s finest musicians, poets, and performers. 9:00 p.m. midnight Parents Weekend Swing and Blues Dance HALES GYM (180 W. LORAIN STREET) Come join the Oberlin Swing and Blues Society for a night of dancing fun. Swing is from 9:00-11:00 p.m., and a blues dance is from 11:00 p.m. midnight. No previous dance experience is necessary; the first half hour of the dance will be swing dance lessons for beginners. 10:00 p.m. Concert: Chynna Rogers with Brian Fresco WILDER HALL, DIOYNSUS DANCE CLUB (135 W. LORAIN STREET) Chynna Rogers is a 23-year-old rapper hailing from Philadelphia. A Ford model at 14 and quick addition to the A$AP Mob, Rogers essence shines brighter than most. She has gone viral with her singles Selfie and Glenn Coco. According to Billboard Magazine, While she delivers melodic flows inspired by the sophisticated cadence of Gucci Mane over brooding and atmospheric production akin to Clams Casino, Rogers is also known for her ability to meld the worlds of art and culture. She mixes film, metal, and rock influences in her special brand of hip-hop. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5 9:00 a.m. Breakfast with the President

PHILIPS GYM, HEISMAN FIELD HOUSE, (200 WOODLAND STREET) Join President Carmen Twillie Ambar for breakfast while enjoying a performance by a string quartet Judy Park, viola; Trisha Doo, cello; Yeim Lee, violin; and Anna Tucker, violin. Remarks by President Ambar take place at 9:45 a.m.. Pre-registration is required, tickets are available at check-in on Friday or Saturday. Various Times Sunday Morning Meditation and Worship VARIOUS LOCATIONS Religious communities in Oberlin welcome students and families for worship or meditation. For a complete listing, please see www.oberlin.edu/orsl/localworship. 11:00 a.m. Historically Inaccurate Tour MEET AT MONROE HOUSE (SOUTH SIDE OF CONSERVATORY PARKING LOT/BEHIND THE KOHL BUILDING) Are you a myth buster? Can you call someone s bluff? Come test your skills on this new 75-minute tour of the Heritage Center s three historic buildings. The tour will include true Oberlin stories with some historical myths along the way. At the end, we ll explore what is fact or fiction. $6 per adult, free for college students and children. Limit: 12 people, online preregistration encouraged. Call 440-774-1700 or visit www.oberlinheritagecenter.org for registration, information, and tickets. Noon, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00 p.m. Tour: Frank Lloyd Wright House WELTZHEIMER-JOHNSON HOUSE (534 MORGAN STREET) Open house at the 1949 Usonian house. Conversational tours begin on the hour. Admission is $5 for adults, free for students with OCID (cash or check only, please). WALKING DIRECTIONS: From Tappan Square, walk south on North Professor St. for a half-mile. Turn right on Morgan Street and continue for one mile. The house is located on the right side of the street and is set back from the road. The walk takes about a half hour. 1:00 p.m. Tour: Freedom s Friends History Walk MEET ON THE FRONT STEPS OF FIRST CHURCH, CORNER OF MAIN AND LORAIN STREETS (RT. 58 AND RT. 511) Prior to the Civil War, as many as 3,000 African Americans passed through or lived in Oberlin after escaping from slavery. The town was said to be second only to Canada as an asylum for freedom seekers. Guests on this history walk are guided by a docent from the Oberlin Heritage Center who discusses the historic decisions that shaped Oberlin s growth as a station on the Underground Railroad and the individuals and events that marked Oberlin as one of the most active stations. Hear stories about Oberlin s most famous freedom seekers and people known to have helped them make their way to freedom on this 90-minute neighborhood walking tour. Limit: 40 people, online pre-registration encouraged: www.oberlinheritagecenter.org. In case of rain, the tour will be cancelled. $6 adults, free for college students and children. 2:00 p.m. Sunday Object Talk at the Allen Memorial Art Museum MEET INSIDE THE FRONT DOORS OF THE MUSEUM (87 N. MAIN STREET) Specifically oriented toward the casual visitor to the museum, these talks are an opportunity to learn about new objects or revisit old friends from the collection. Student docent Kate Trapnell 19 will speak about a work currently on view in the galleries. Talk lasts approximately 15 minutes plus questions. 2:00 p.m. Opera Theater: Le nozze di Figaro HALL AUDITORIUM (67 N. MAIN STREET) Oberlin Opera Theater presents Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart s Le nozze di Figaro, K. 492 (The Marriage of Figaro). Tickets may be ordered in advance at https://oberlinconservatory.secure.force.com/ticket. 5:00 p.m. Yoga Class SOUTH HALL, SOUTH STUDIOS (121 ELM STREET) Students and their parents are welcome to come to an all-level vinyasa flow yoga class. Requires a waiver that the teacher will have before class. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early and bring your own yoga mat. Instructed by Lucy Kaminsky. 6:30 p.m. Concert: Sandra Ewen CONSERVATORY, STULL RECITAL HALL (77 W. COLLEGE STREET) Experimental improvisation experience with solo prepared guitar. 7:00 p.m. Concert: Small Jazz Ensembles HALES ANNEX, CAT IN THE CREAM COFFEEHOUSE (180 W. LORAIN STREET) Concert of jazz music presented by small student ensembles of the conservatory. 8:00 p.m. Guest Recital: Benjamin Verdery

CONSERVATORY, KULAS RECITAL HALL (77 W. COLLEGE STREET) A guest recital by Benjamin Verdery, classical guitar ALLEN MEMORIAL ART MUSEUM Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 5:00 p.m. Exhibitions: A Century of Women in Prints, 1917-2017 Maidenform to Modernism: The Bissett Collection This is Your Art: The Legacy of Ellen Johnson A Century of Asian Art at Oberlin: Chinese Painting Persian and South Asian Paintings and Manuscripts Architecture at the Allen: Real and Imagined Places to Visit on Campus MUDD CENTER LIBRARY Feel free to visit the Main Library in Mudd Center, featuring the academic commons. Library staff members will be happy to answer questions about the library system. Friday 8:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 2:00 a.m. Exhibition: Thomas Jefferson s Library & the Roots of American Architecture OBERLIN TECHNOLOGY STORE, IRVIN E. HOUCK COMPUTING CENTER The Oberlin Technology Store is located in Mudd Library on Level A. The Technology Store is an Apple-authorized campus store and HP authorized reseller offering educational pricing on computers and accessories. The store carries laptops, desktops, ipads, headphones, and other technology products that students want and need. Friday 10:00 a.m. noon, 1:00 4:30 p.m. BOWLING LANES HALES ANNEX Bowl a few games or shoot some pool. Bowling Hours: Friday 1:00 p.m. midnight Saturday 5:00 p.m. midnight Sunday 1:00 6:00 p.m. $3.00 per person per game, $1 shoe rental. Billiards Hours: Friday Noon midnight Saturday Noon midnight Sunday 1:00 9:00 p.m. $6.00 per table, per hour The above hours are subject to change. Please confirm the times at oberlin.edu/bowling/hours.html. OBERLIN BOOKSTORE Browse through the books and stock up on Oberlin clothing. The bookstore is located at 37 W. College Street. Friday 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. JESSE PHILIPS PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER Friday 6:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Weight Rooms Friday 6:00 a.m. 9:45 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. 4:45 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. 4:45 p.m.

Racquetball, squash, and outdoor tennis courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call 440-775-8513 for court reservations (recommended, but not required). WILDER STUDENT UNION Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. midnight Sunday Noon midnight CENTRAL TICKET SERVICE The Oberlin College Box Office is located in the lobby of Hall Auditorium. CTS staff is available to assist with tickets to theater, dance, opera, and Artist Recital Series events. Tickets may also be ordered online at oberlin.edu/tickets. Monday-Friday Noon 5:00 p.m. DINING HALL HOURS Friday Stevenson lunch 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. dinner 5:00 7:30 p.m. Wilder DeCafe 11:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m. Dascomb breakfast 7:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. lunch 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Science Cart continental breakfast 7:45-11:00 a.m., lunch 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday Stevenson continental breakfast 9:30 11:00 a.m., lunch 11:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m., dinner 5:00 7:45 p.m. Wilder DeCafe store 2:00 11:00 p.m. store and food line 4:00 11:00 p.m. Parent and Family Weekend Extended Meal Plan Usage: All students on a CDS meal plan may swipe up to 3 meals at the same time! If you have fewer than 3 meals remaining: use Flex Points, Obie Dollars or Student Charge. OSCA parents: use Obie Dollars or Student Charge. OR: meal tickets may be purchased at Wilder Information Desk. $7.50 for adults $4.50 children (ages 6-12) children 5 and under dine free

2017 Parents & Family Weekend Evaluation On a scale from 1 to 5, (1=unsatisfactory, 5=exceptional) how would you rate your overall experience during Parents & Family Weekend? What was your favorite event/aspect of the weekend? Which events/aspects do you think could be improved? Additional Comments: Please tear off this sheet and deposit it in the Parents Weekend Evaluations Box at the Wilder Hall information desk or at the President s Breakfast, email to tina.zwegat@oberlin.edu, or mail to: Tina Zwegat Wilder Hall 111 Oberlin College 135 W. Lorain St. Oberlin, OH 44074 Thank you, have a save journey home.