Friday, October 13 7:00 am 10:00 pm Free Days at The Ray Enjoy some time working out with your DePaul student! Photo ID required; children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian 7:00 am 9:00 pm Loop Bookstore Hours 9:00 5:00 pm Lincoln Park Bookstore Hours 10:00 am 4:00 pm Family Weekend Headquarters Loop Get your weekend started at Family Weekend Headquarters. This will serve as the primary location throughout Family Weekend. Guests can check-in, pick up materials, and ask the staff of New Student and Family Engagement (NSFE) any questions about the weekend. 11:00 am 7:00 pm Family Weekend Headquarters Lincoln Park Get your weekend started at Family Weekend Headquarters. This will serve as the primary location throughout Family Weekend. Guests can check-in, pick up materials, and ask the staff of New Student and Family Engagement (NSFE) any questions about the weekend. 11:00 am & 2:00 pm Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Tours Escorted by a member of the Driehaus College of Business faculty, participate in a guided tour at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Visit includes a presentation about the functions and responsibilities of the Federal Reserve System from and Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago ambassador, a short video about the Chicago Fed, and a Q&A session following the video and talk. *Additional RSVP required; Families will receive RSVP information after registration. 12:30 pm 3:30 pm Driehaus College of Business Parent s Welcome Reception Hear remarks from Interim Dean Misty Johanson (1:00-1:30 PM) and mingle with faculty, administrators, students and alumni; learn about DePaul s combined degree programs. Refreshments will be served. 1:10 pm 3:00 pm DePaul Jazz Ensemble Open Rehearsal 1:20 pm 2:50 pm DePaul Chamber Choir Open Rehearsal 2:00 pm Vincentian Traditions Tour This is not your typical campus tour. Instead, we will visit some locations around campus to learn more about DePaul s heritage, history, and mission. Along the way meet current DePaul students and hear stories about how they bring the Vincentian mission to life. The tour will conclude with snacks, conversation and a chance to take your picture with Vinny or Louise! 3:00 5:00 Digital Media and the News Join NBC5 Chicago investigative reporting team Carol Marin and Don Moseley as they lead the panel discussion. When four out of ten people get their news online, journalists today need a diverse skill set. Learn first-hand what it means to be a journalist with integrity and excellence in today s digital age. DePaul journalism
3:00pm 5:00 pm Family Weekend 2017 faculty and professionals discuss topics such as fake news, civility on social media and the need for fearlessness in the profession. Aspiring journalists and news enthusiasts will not want to miss this session! Sponsored by the Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence. go.depaul.edu/cjie) Study Abroad Open House This open house is an opportunity for students and their families to meet with study abroad advisors, ask questions and learn about the 70+ study abroad opportunities DePaul has to offer. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. 3:00 pm 5:00 pm Acts of Loving Kindness Reception Stop by and enjoy late afternoon refreshments, chat with our Religious Diversity staff, and help share kindness on campus with our Family Weekend Kindness Quote and Act 3:30 pm 5:30 pm DePaul Symphony Orchestra Open Rehearsal 3:30 pm 5:30 pm DePaul Wind Symphony Open Rehearsal 5:00 pm 6:30 pm Family Weekend Kickoff: A Night of DePaul Start Family Weekend off right by experiencing a Night of DePaul. Join DePaul and other Family Weekend Guests in celebrating Family Weekend with a photo booth, a live DJ, amazing student performances and dinner. 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm School of Music Parent Reception Question and answer session on topics of concern to parents, such as the new building, curriculum, first-year concerns, etc. Meet Dean Ronald Caltabiano, Department Chairs Julie DeRoche and Alan Salzenstein, and more. Refreshments will be served 8:00 pm DePaul Concert Orchestra Concert Michael Lewanski, Conductor, sponsored by the School of Music
Saturday, October 14 7:00 am 10:00 pm Free Days at The Ray Enjoy some time working out with your DePaul student! Photo ID required; children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian 8:00 am 8:00 pm Loop Bookstore Hours 9:00 am 5:00 pm Family Weekend Headquarters Lincoln Park This will serve as the primary location throughout Family Weekend. Guests can check-in, pick up materials, and ask the staff of New Student and Family Engagement (NSFE) any questions about the weekend. 9:00 11:00 President s Diversity Brunch The President s Diversity Brunch, a long-standing annual event, serves as a welcome to DePaul for students and families who participate in Office of Multicultural Student Success (OMSS) programs. This event is a celebration to DePaul s commitment to diversity, allowing parents and families to connect with OMSS and DePaul students, staff, faculty, and university executives. The event features a keynote address by our President as well as other outstanding speakers and student performance groups. *Additional RSVP required; Families will receive RSVP information after registration. 10:00 am 4:00 pm Family Weekend Headquarters Loop Get your weekend started at Family Weekend Headquarters. This will serve as the primary location throughout Family Weekend. Guests can check-in, pick up materials, and ask the staff of New Student and Family Engagement (NSFE) any questions about the weekend. 10:00 am 4:00 pm Trolleys Around Downtown Free trolleys will depart from the Lincoln Park Student Center, making stops at DePaul s Loop campus & the Art Institute of Chicago and looping back to the Lincoln Park campus. 10:00 am 4:00 pm Trolleys around Lincoln Park Free trolleys will depart from the Lincoln Park Student Center, making stops at the Chicago History Museum & the Lincoln Park Zoo. 10:00 am 4:00 pm Lincoln Park Bookstore Hours 10:00 am 11:00 am Financial Aid Information Table Please stop by the DePaul Central Financial Aid Table to ask any questions or discuss upcoming financial aid deadlines or concerns. 10:00 am 11:00 am Study Aboard Student Panel DePaul offers study abroad programs that span a wide range of program types, academics, cross-cultural engagement and cost. Join former study abroad students and staff for refreshments and discussion about a world of opportunities. 10:00 am 12:00 pm Library Open House: Maker Hub, Studio χ and Special Collections and Archives Enjoy refreshments and learn how recent renovations to the John T. Richardson library support creativity, learning and innovation! Visit Special Collections and Archives on the third floor to view unique and noteworthy treasures, including rare
antiquarian books, DePaul yearbooks and memorabilia, handwritten letters of St. Vincent, and other materials visitors don t usually get to see. On the freshly revitalized second floor, explore the possibilities of our new Maker Hub and Studio χ (CHI: Computing/Humanities Interface), a center launched last year to foster collaborative research and creative work that joins humanities questions with cutting-edge computing technologies. While you are welcome to explore the library during any open hours, refreshments, librarian led tours of the Maker Hub, and Special Collections access will be available from 10am- Noon on Saturday. The Director of Studio χ will be on hand during those hours as well. 10:30 am 4:00 pm DePaul Day at the Art Institute All students (and faculty and staff) with a valid DePaul ID will have free admission for themselves and as many guests as they want. Free admission for this event is gained through the Modern Wing entrance, which is located just east of the intersection of Michigan and Monroe. 11:00-12:00 pm & 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm CDM Film & Television Showcase Gary Novak, Director of the School of Cinematic Arts will screen selected student work from the Film & Television program followed by a brief Q & A session. 11:00 am 12:00 pm Career Center The Internship Advantage Come learn from career experts the process for getting an internship, how to choose the right one for you and how it can enhance your academic experience and your future career options. 11:00 am 4:00pm Wintrust Arena Open House Be the first to see the Blue Demon basketball teams practice on their new home court! Take a behind-the-scenes tour and meet the men s and women s teams at the autograph sessions. At 1 p.m., fans will gather in the stands for team introductions and hear from Head Coaches Doug Bruno and Dave Leitao. 11:30 am 12:30 pm College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Showcase & Lunch LAS will showcase its distinctive academic opportunities: research, publication, community service, and study abroad. Light lunch will be served. 12:00 pm 2:00 pm "Modern Reeds" Student Concert at DPAM MODERN REEDS features DePaul University woodwind students coming together to present contemporary woodwind repertoire, fostering a collaborative spirit among ourselves as we engage with a wider community. 1:00 pm Women s Soccer vs Butler Support the defending BIG EAST champs in their match versus Butler! *Additional ticket required; Families will receive ticketing and Family Weekend discount information after registration. 1:30 pm 3:00 pm Kiddie Karaoke Bring your family and pick your favorite Disney, Sesame street, or lullaby to perform and sing-a-long to. 2:00 4:00 Performance: "A People's History Of Chicago" This event will feature spoken word performances and hip hop poetry by Kevin Coval and special guests 3:00 6:00 pm Fall Harvest Take some time to enjoy the afternoon as a family with seasonal snacks and beverages, snapping some family photos, and participating in fall-themed games and crafts.
8:00 pm DePaul Chamber Choir and Concert Choir Eric Esparza, Conductor, sponsored by the School Music
Sunday, October 15 7:00 am 10:00 pm Free Days at The Ray Enjoy some time working out with your DePaul student! Photo ID required; children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian 9:00 am 12:00 pm Family Weekend Headquarters Lincoln Park This will serve as the primary location throughout Family Weekend. Guests can check-in, pick up materials, and ask the staff of New Student and Family Engagement (NSFE) any questions about the weekend. 10:00 am 4:00 pm Lincoln Park Bookstore Hours Take advantage of the discount coupon in your weekend packet - visit the bookstore 10:00 am Family & Alumni Weekend Mass Catholic Campus Ministry and St. Vincent de Paul Parish welcome all students, families and alumni to attend and participate in this festive Mass as we celebrate Family and Alumni Weekend. Everyone is welcome! 10:30 am 12:00 pm Family & Alumni Weekend Brunch with President A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D. Wrap up Family Weekend with a brunch with your student. This event will be an opportunity for current students and their families to mingle with DePaul alumni, too! 11:00 am 6:00 pm Loop Bookstore Hours Take advantage of the discount coupon in your weekend packet - visit the bookstore 2:00 pm Augusta and Noble By Carlos Murillo, Directed by Lisa Portes Meet young Gabi Castillo from West Town Chicago. Gabi ventures across town to attend Northside College Prep where she encounters new cultures, classmates, and opportunities. Through a class project, Gabi delves into the mystery behind her family s migration from Mexico to the United States. Join us for this tale of courage and self-discovery told through dreams of both future and past. Recommended for ages 8 and up *Additional ticket required; Families will receive ticketing and Family Weekend discount information after registration. 3:00 pm DePaul Wind Symphony Erica Neidlinger, Conductor, sponsored by the School of Music 8:30 pm Sunday Night Mass Each week the DePaul community gathers to give thanks and prepare for the week ahead with Sunday Night Mass. This liturgy is prepared by students, and students serve as liturgical ministers and musicians.