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Friday, February 15
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| 3 - 5 p.m. |
Campus Tours
(Meet at the Office of Admission - Pitzer Hall, First Floor)
The best way to get to know a college is to spend time on the campus! Enjoy all aspects of our beautiful campus on this student-led tour. Tours are one hour and depart at 3 p.m. & 4 p.m.
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| 4:30 - 6 p.m. |
Donor & Volunteer Appreciation Reception
(By invitation only.)
Parent contributors are invited to attend our annual reception with President Laura Skandera Trombley in appreciation of their support of the College.
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| 6 - 8:30 p.m. |
Pitzer Society Dinner
(By invitation only.)
A special dinner with President Laura Skandera Trombley and the Pitzer Board of Trustees for members of the Pitzer Society.
The Pitzer Society is the College’s premier giving group. Donors who give $1,963–the founding year of Pitzer College–or more qualify for yearly membership.
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Saturday, February 16
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| 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
Registration & Information Center
(McConnell Center Lobby)
Pick up your name badge and updated schedule of the weekend's activities. Light refreshments will be available throughout the day in the Family & Friends Lounge (McConnell Center Living Room) or for purchase at the Pit Stop Café (Scott Courtyard).
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| 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. |
Welcome Breakfast
(McConnell Center Dining Hall)
Grab some breakfast and mingle with fellow parents before you begin your weekend. A meal ticket will be included in your registration packet.
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| 10:45 a.m. - Noon |
Interact, Engage, Exchange I |
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Please choose one of the following sessions to attend:
• Sustainable Feast: Chef Demonstration & Discussion (McConnell Center Founders Room) – Dennis Lofland, general manager of Bon Appétit
• Bridging Local and Global Community Action and Study (Avery 201) - Nigel Boyle, associate dean for global-local programs, director of IGLAS and the IGLAS chair in political studies
• Life After College: Lessons from Pitzer Alumni (Broad Center Performance Space)
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| Noon - 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch
(McConnell Center Dining Hall)
Enjoy lunch with your student. A meal ticket will be included in your registration packet.
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| 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. |
Coffee with Pitzer College Board of Trustees Members
(McConnell Center Living Room)
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| 1:45 - 3 p.m. |
Interact, Engage, Exchange II |
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Please choose one of the following sessions to attend:
• Move to the Rhythm: African Drumming & Dance Lesson (Gold Student Center Multipurpose Room) – Balandugu Kan, dance troupe and musical ensemble
• What Are Planets Made Of? (Keck Science Center Burns Lecture Hall) – Steve Naftilan, Kenneth Pitzer professor of physics
• Critical Impact Through Local Community Engagement (Broad Center Performance Space) – Tessa Hicks Peterson, assistant vice president of community engagement and assistant professor in urban studies
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| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Career Exploration at Pitzer
(George C.S. Benson Auditorium)
Join Matt Donato, associate dean of students and director of career services, for this informative discussion about career services at Pitzer College.
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| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Conversation with Dean of Faculty Muriel Poston
(Broad Center Performance Space)
Join Muriel Poston, vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty, for a conversation about the direction of academic affairs at Pitzer College.
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| 5 - 6 p.m. |
State of the College Address with President Laura Skandera Trombley
(George C.S. Benson Auditorium)
President Laura Skandera Trombley will deliver her State of the College address and discuss the future of Pitzer College.
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| 6 - 8 p.m. |
Family Weekend Celebration Dinner
(McConnell Center Dining Hall)
Families and students are invited to this celebration dinner with lively music.
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Sunday, February 17
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| 9 - 10:30 a.m. |
Study Abroad at Pitzer
(George C.S. Benson Auditorium)
Join Michael Ballagh, associate vice president for study abroad and international programs, and students for this informative discussion about Pitzer’s Study Abroad Program.
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| 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Walking Tour of Pitzer’s Native Landscape
(Meet at the Family & Friends Lounge - McConnell Center Living Room)
Experience Pitzer's beautiful native landscape with Joe Clements, Pitzer’s arboretum manager. (Tour will take place rain or shine. Limited space available; reservations required. Comfortable walking shoes suggested.)
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| 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Brunch with Your Student
(McConnell Center Dining Hall)
See why Pitzer’s dining hall ranks among the best in the country. A meal ticket will be included in your registration packet.
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Enjoy the afternoon with your student.
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Monday, February 18
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| All Day |
Be a Pitzer Student for a Day!
Join your student for classes on Pitzer’s campus. A class schedule will be available in your program.
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| 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Campus Open House
Visit these Pitzer College administrative offices to meet the staff and learn more about the services they provide:
• Center for Asian Pacific American Studies (Mead Hall)
• Office of Admission (Pitzer Hall)
- Tours at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.
- Info Sessions at 9:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
• Office of Career Services (Holden Hall)
• Office of International Programs (West Hall)
• Office of Financial Aid (McConnell Center)
• Office of Student Affairs (Holden Hall) |