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Parents' & Family Weekend

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Parents' & Family Orientation

Congratulations on your new (or additional) role as a Duke parent or family member! Parents' and Family Orientation provides you the first step in your transition as a member of the Duke family. You will have the chance to meet many of the faculty, staff, and students that your student will interact with during the next four years. The schedule below is designed to assist in your planning and provide a basic overview of the Parents' & Family Orientation. The locations and events are subject to change. A finalized scheduled will be shared in late July via our DukeParents newsletter.

Class of 2013

Parents' & Family Orientation will be Tuesday, August 18th & Wednesday, August 19th 2009!

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

3:00-3:45pm & 5:30-6:15pm	The Tradition Continues The University Archivist presents an entertaining look at the history and traditions of Duke that will make the Class of 2013 part of a proud tradition. Richard White Lecture Hall, East Campus
4:00-4:45pm	The Professor Next Door Among the people living on East Campus with members of the class of 2013 are a special group of Duke faculty. Why are they there and what do they do? Come and meet the professor who will be your student's next door neighbor for the year.
4:00-7:00pm	A Taste of Duke Take a break from unpacking to join other parents and students for a southern style dinner. Location TBA
6:30pm	Student Athlete Parent Meeting Parents of student athletes should plan to attend this meeting led by members of the athletic administration. Location TBA
7:30-8:30pm	A Year in the Life of a First-Year Student This session will give you an opportunity to delve into the common events of a first-year student's life at Duke. This program will feature a student panel and will be moderated by staff from the Dean of Students Office. Reynolds Theater, Bryan Center, West Campus

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

8:30-9:30am	Undergraduate Life Come hear from the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Sue Wasiolek about the rich undergraduate experience at Duke University. Page Auditorium, West Campus
9:30-10:30am	Parents Meeting: Pratt School of Engineering Griffith Film Theater, Bryan Center, West Campus
9:30-10:30am	Parents Meeting: Trinity College of Arts & Sciences Reynolds Theater, Bryan Center, West Campus
11:00am-Noon	New Student Convocation Parents and families may view Convocation, and Dean of Undergraduate Education Steve Nowicki's welcoming address via live closed-circuit television. Page Auditorium & Reynolds Theater, West Campus
12:15-1:15pm	President's Reception President Brodhead celebrates the Class of 2013 with an informal lunch for new students and their families. In case of rain, lunch may be picked up in the Great Hall. Chapel Quad, West Campus
1:00-3:00pm	Departmental Resource Fair Stop by to speak with campus staff about the resources available to first-year students. West Campus Plaza
1:30-2:20pm	Education and Career Exploration Bill Wright-Swodell the Fannie Mae Executive Director of the Career Center will be on hand to discuss career explorations and how a liberal arts education supports your students ability to compete in the marketplace. Reynolds Theater, Bryan Center, West Campus
2:30-3:15pm	Safety and Security @ Duke What has Duke done since the tragedy at Virginia Tech to enhance emergency preparedness? How will students be notified in the event of a crisis? And what can they do now to help ensure their own safety? Join John Dailey, Duke University Police Chief, as he will discuss recent Duke emergency notification initiatives, including a new Outdoor Warning System and text messaging service. He will also take your questions about the Duke University Police Department, its services and its role in helping to protect the safety of students at Duke. Reynolds Theater, Bryan Center, West Campus
3:00-4:30pm	Religious Life Open House Learn about Duke's many religious and spiritually based opportunities for students interested in exploring, learning, and growing in their faith. Sheafer Mall, Bryan Center, West Campus
4:30-6:00pm	African and African American Student and Parent Reception Students and families of African descent are invited to meet members of the university and Durham communities. Griffith Film Theater, Bryan Center, West Campus (Reception to follow in Von Canon Hall)