family weekend

Friday, September 25

WELCOME TABLE. Union Building, Lobby
Please stop by upon your arrival to campus to pick up a schedule of events, local restaurant listings and other useful information. Payment for reserved meal tickets, if applicable.

All day

The DePauw Nature Park ‘s Welcome Center open.  Trails are open sunrise to sunset.  Park maps can be accessed at this link.

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

DePauw Barnes and Noble Bookstore open.  Union Building, lower level

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Peeler Art Galleries open.  Peeler Art Center
How Soon is Now: Contemporary Art from the Permanent Collection
[re]wind 3.0: Contemporary Video Art, 1990-1999
Meredith Brickell

McKim Observatory Open House. Located on DePauw Avenue.
If the skies are clear, you might be able to see Neptune which is in almost the exact same position in the sky as it was at the discovery time by Galle in 1846. Please note facility has no restrooms and is not handicap accessible.

9 p.m.

Greek God and Goddess Competition.  Green Center for the Performing Arts, Kresge Auditorium
Variety show event that concludes "Greek Week" on campus. (Rated PG-13)

Saturday, September 26

All day

The DePauw Nature Park ‘s Welcome Center open.  Trails are open sunrise to sunset. Park maps can be accessed at this link.

8 a.m.

Family Fun Run/Walk.  The DePauw Nature Park, Welcome Center
Want to get in your morning walk or run? Meet others for a casual workout at the Nature Park.

8 – 9 a.m.

Yoga class. The DePauw Nature Park, Bartlett Reflection Center
Mats provided. Wear comfortable exercise clothing.

9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

DePauw Barnes and Noble Bookstore open.  Union Building, lower level

9:15 a.m.

Labyrinth Guided Meditation. The DePauw Nature Park, Bartlett Reflection Center

Concurrent Information Sessions for Parents starting at 9:00, 9:25 and 9:50 a.m.

Get to Know Your Options: Winter Term and Off-CampusExperiences. UB, Terrace Room C
During their four years at DePauw, students have the opportunity for academic exploration and experience-based learning through a variety of Winter Term and Off-Campus Study options. Staff members from the Center for International and Experiential Education will provide parents and students with an overview of these important learning opportunities, alsong with resources for further consideration of Winter Term and Off-Campus study options.

Living a Liberal Arts Life: Career Development Strategies for Families. Union Building, Fishbowl
Learn how to help your student link a rigorous intellectual life with a work-life of meaning and significance. Featuring the three most important questions for parents to ask about careers and the four things that drive career decisions for liberal arts students.

Introduction to Greek and Independent Life on Campus. Union Building, Rooms 231-232
At DePauw University, students live in residence halls, apartments and Greek houses. Many students join one or more of the 80+ student organizations, including fraternities and sororities. Come hear from a student panel as they present their experiences and perspectives of living the Greek and Independent life at DePauw.

10:15 – 11 a.m.

A Conversation with President Brian Casey.  Union Building, ballroom
This is a great opportunity to meet and talk with the President of DePauw University. Come join him for some coffee and snacks.

Winter Term In Service meetings
El Salvadore trip. Union Building, Terrace Room A
San Diego trip. Union Building, Fishbowl

11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Peeler Art Galleries open.  Peeler Art Center
How Soon is Now: Contemporary Art from the Permanent Collection
[re]wind 3.0: Contemporary Video Art, 1990-1999
Meredith Brickell

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Family Picnic. Walden Inn Galleria and Patio (Rain location: Walden Inn Student Social Center)
$12 per person. Advance ticket purchase required. A ticket is needed for students also. Online Meal Reservations

2 - 4 p.m.

Monologues and Music. The DePauw Nature Park, Amphitheater (Rain location: Prindle Institute for Ethics)
Student, faculty and staff writers and musicians will celebrate the creative arts at DePauw with an afternoon of original music and readings. Students and their families are invited to relax and enjoy the end of summer in this beautiful setting with work from some of DePauw's finest artists.

2 p.m.

Volleyball vs. Colorado College.  Lilly Center

6 p.m.

Volleyball vs. Southwestern.  Lilly Center

7 - 9 p.m.

“DePauw’s Got Talent." Green Center for the Performing Arts, Kresge Auditorium
Performances by several of DePauw’s student entertainment groups including XCELL, DePauw Capella, professional tap and break dancers and other students. Music performances by Krypton Flow, Sound Migration and D-Stevens.  

Sunday, September 27

All day

The DePauw Nature Park ‘s Welcome Center open.  Trails are open sunrise to sunset. Park maps can be accessed at this link.

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

DePauw Barnes and Noble Bookstore open.  Union Building, lower level

10 a.m. – noon

Brunch.  Walden Inn
$12/person.  Advance ticket purchase required. A ticket is needed for students also. Online Meal Reservations

10:30 a.m.

Multi-faith Worship Service.  Gobin United Methodist Church

11 a.m.

Volleyball vs. Trinity.  Lilly Center

1 – 5 p.m.

Peeler Art Galleries open.  Peeler Art Center
How Soon is Now: Contemporary Art from the Permanent Collection
[re]wind 3.0: Contemporary Video Art, 1990-1999
Meredith Brickell

3 – 4 p.m.

DePauw University Band Performance.  Green Center for the Performing Arts, Kresge Auditorium

3 p.m.

Volleyball vs. Centre.  Lilly Center