Families of Sonoma State students get a chance to explore their children's college lives at the annual Parents and Family Weekend from Oct. 10-12.
The mid-semester event is intended to welcome the families of students and share in some of the activities and programs the campus has to offer. Approximately 400 people are expected to attend.
The weekend includes athletic events, concerts, lectures, theatre events and campus tours.
As a special feature, Psychology Professor Glenn Brassington conducts a lecture on how elite athletes, performers and students can use mental training to excel in sports and in life from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday in Salazar 2021.
For more information, contact Jacqueline Holley, (707) 664-4464
The compete schedule includes:
PARENT AND FAMILY WEEKEND 2008
Friday, October 10
12:30 p.m. - Men's soccer game
3 p.m. - Women's soccer game
6 p.m. - Early check-in
7 p.m. - Sonoma Film Institute: The Unforeseen
7:30 p.m. - "We Won't Pay! We Won't Pay!," Evert B. Person Theatre
In this hysterical farce about people, prices, and Popes spinning out of control, the reaction of ordinary people to rising prices results in a side-splitting comedy of errors.
Saturday, October 11
8 a.m - Check-in, Cooperage
9 a.m. - Breakfast Reception, Cooperage
The Vice-President, Deans, faculty and staff host a full breakfast and chance to learn about life at Sonoma State.
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Break-out Session #1 - Business and Economics, Ives 101
The Dean and Department Chairs of Business and Economics discuss information about the School, current events, and give families the chance to experience class like the students do.
Campus Safety: A Conversation with the Police Chief, Salazar 2016
SSU Police Chief, Nate Johnson offers an informative session regarding the safety of students at SSU explaining the newest campus safety measures.
"Excellence is No Accident," Salazar 2021
Psychology Professor Glenn Brassington conducts a lecture on how elite athletes and performers use mental training to excel in sports and in life.
11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Library Tours, Schultz Library
Tours leave every 15 minutes. Meet at the Cesar Chavez mural located on the first floor by the entrance.
11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Campus Recreation Extravaganza, Recreation Center
- Open Climbing Wall and Climbing Wall Competition
- Almost Golf (South Lawn, located across from the Cooperage in Sauvignon Village)
- Rotating Yoga and Wellness Classes
11 a.m. - Seawolf Sip Wine Tour (pre-registration required)
Seawolf Sip Wine Tour, hosted by the Athletics Department, departs at 11 a.m. Contact Megan Catton at (707) 664-2750 for information.
12 p.m. - Break-out Session #2
Campus Safety: A Conversation with the Police Chief, Salazar 2016
SSU Police Chief, Nate Johnson offers an informative session regarding the safety of students at SSU explaining the newest campus safety measures.
Family Association Meeting, Salazar 2013
Information about SSU's Family Association is presented and families asked to provide their thoughts and ideas about how to keep a thriving network of parents and families of students at Sonoma State.
Housing Presentation, Salazar 2021
Representatives from the Housing Office answer questions, provide on and off-campus housing information and share the latest news on the construction of the newest Residential Community, Tuscany Village.
12 p.m., Campus Tours, Salazar 1010
Meet outside the Outreach Office (Salazar 1010) for a tour led by a current and knowledgeable SSU student. The tour lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
12 -4 p.m. - Art Faculty Exhibition, Art Building, Art Gallery
4 p.m. - Music Department Collage Concert, Ives 119
Collage is a study in juxtaposition - large ensembles give way to soloists, 17th- century music is followed by jazz, chamber music precedes the choir. The concert consists of fast-moving segments, performed by without breaks for applause.
7:30 p.m. - Comedy Hypnotist Chuck Milligan, Cooperage
Back by popular demand, an exciting and hypnotic experience is veteran comedy hypnotist Chuck Milligan whose philosophy is "don't give them time to stop laughing."
7:30 p.m. - "We Won't Pay! We Won't Pay!," Evert B. Person Theatre
In this hysterical farce about people, prices, and Popes spinning out of control, the reaction of ordinary people to rising prices results in a side-splitting comedy of errors.
Sunday, October 12
11:30 a.m. - Men's Soccer Game vs. Cal Poly Pomona, Soccer Field
Noon-4 p.m. - Art Faculty Exhibition, Art Building, Art Gallery
2 p.m. - Women's Soccer Game vs. Cal Poly Pomona, Soccer Field
4 p.m. - Trio Navarro Concert, Ives 119
SSU's celebrated resident trio launches its 11th season with Max Bruchs Trio, Op. 5 and the "Archduke" Trio of Beethoven. Roy Malan, violin; Jill Rachuy Brindel, cello; Marilyn Thompson, piano.
5 p.m. - "We Won't Pay! We Won't Pay!," Evert B. Person Theatre
In this hysterical farce about people, prices, and Popes spinning out of control, the reaction of ordinary people to rising prices results in a side-splitting comedy of errors.
