Friday, October 9, 2015 Parent & Family Weekend Welcome Center [SIGNATURE EVENT] 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Mallinckrodt Center, Lobby Stop by the Welcome Center to check-in, pick up any pre-purchased tickets, a finalized schedule, and a complimentary Parent & Family Weekend gift. There will be staff members and students on hand to answer any questions you may have. Back to the Classroom 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Various Locations Join your student in a class or visit a variety of other Friday classes. Class listings are available at the Parent & Family Weekend Welcome Center.

Engineering: Energy, Environmental, and & Chemical Engineering Lab Tours 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Brauer Hall, room 12

The Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering offers students numerous opportunities to engage with faculty in cutting edge research. Meet with Prof. Jay Turner and learn about the opportunities for UG students to work with faculty. Following this, join a group of PhD students and UG Interns for a tour of these exciting facilities and learn more about your students’ research options. You will get to see laboratory to larger pilot scale systems where UG students can get engaged in energy and environmental research. First Year Reading Program Recap and Discussion for Parents/Families

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Danforth University Center, room 248 In this year’s selection: Citizen: An American Lyric, acclaimed poet, Claudia Rankine, blends her lyrical writing with striking visual media to engage in a dialogue of what racism in the 21st century United States looks and feels like to those who encounter it in their daily lives. Faculty members who participated in the First Year Reading Program discussions will provide parents and families with an inside view of what transpired during the discussions with students. Please join in the conversation even if you have not had the opportunity to read the book!

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Career Center but Were Afraid to Ask Your Student: Advice for Families 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Danforth University Center, room 276 Mark Smith, Director of the Career Center, will share information on services and resources available as well as provide advice for families.

Computer Science & Engineering: Open House 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Jolley Hall, 4th Floor

Join us for one or more of the offerings below to hear about exciting and cutting edge research by CSE faculty and undergraduates: Jolley 413: Visit Professor Caitlin Kelleher’s lab and hear about her research in human/computer interfaces through her programming environment for kids, Looking Glass. Jolley 431: See a presentation by Professor Roman Garnett on his work at the intersection of machine learning and astrophysics. Jolley 4th Floor Atrium: Learn about opportunities for CSE students to work closely with faculty on their research through our Research Experiences for Undergraduates program.

Central West End Walking Tour [STL] 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Bus departs from the front steps of Brookings Hall. The Central West End is a vibrant and sophisticated neighborhood combining residential and commercial opportunities with splendid architecture and a lively walkable streetscape. Please note: This is a 2 hour+ walking tour. **Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu.

St. Louis City Bus Tour [STL] 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Bus departs from the front steps of Brookings Hall. St. Louis is a city rich in tradition. Enjoy the architecture, history, and stories of St. Louis. **Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu.

Student Entrepreneurial Program Panel 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Danforth University Center, room 234 The Student Entrepreneurial Program (StEP) will present a panel discussion led by representatives from Washington University’s student-run businesses. The discussion will cover a number of topics, including the challenge of balancing school and business responsibilities, the knowledge and skills gained from running a business, and how prospective studententrepreneurs can get involved with a business of their own. After the presentation we will open the floor for questions from the audience.

Computer Science & Engineering: Now more than ever 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM Bryan Hall, Room 509c The popularity of computer science and engineering has soared nationwide. Faculty here will discuss this trend and our response to growing numbers in our courses and increasingly diverse student backgrounds and interests.

Engineering: Micro-Robots for the Masses 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Green Hall, Room 2159 Find out how cutting-edge research from in Professor Xuan Zhang's lab in the Electrical & Systems Engineering department can bring autonomous micro-robots into reality.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Career Center but Were Afraid to Ask Your Student: Advice for Families 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Danforth University Center, room 276 Mark Smith, Director of the Career Center, will share information on services and resources available as well as provide advice for families.

Faculty Spotlight [SIGNATURE EVENT] 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM McDonnell Hall, Room 162 Why we love the way we do: an attachment-theoretical approach to the study of close relationships Dr. Heike A. Winterheld, Department of Psychology According to attachment theory, the perceived quality of interactions with caregivers early in life gives rise to attachment orientations, that is, systematic patterns of how we feel, think, and behave in close relationships across the life span. In this talk, I will describe how attachment theory can serve as one approach to further our understanding of relationship functioning, provide a glimpse into the methodological toolbox of relationship scientists, and discuss some of my work in this domain. My collaborators and I have, for example, shown that people with different attachment orientations show biases when remembering conflict with their partner, use humor during disagreements in tactically different ways, and regulate emotions in goalconsistent (but not necessarily effective) ways. A better understanding of the interpersonal dynamics associated with attachment orientations may assist in the development of interventions to improve both mental and physical health.

Faculty Spotlight [SIGNATURE EVENT] 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Rebstock Hall, room 215

The Kevin Bacon Number Dr. Kristin Naegle, Department of Biomedical Engineering We will learn about why our population can double and we will still all be connected to each other (including Kevin Bacon) through a small number of people. Once we see why that happens, we will see how this can help us solve problems in biology like understanding evolution and disease. Faculty Spotlight [SIGNATURE EVENT] 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Seigle Hall, room L006

The predictive power of evolutionary biology and the discovery of naked mole-rats Dr. Stanton Braude, Department of Biology Like the discovery in 1845 of a seventh planet orbiting our sun, the discovery of a eusocial rodent in 1979, was anticipated and predicted from theoretical models.

Professor Braude’s 35 years of research on naked mole-rats in Ethiopia, Kenya, and here at Washington University has amazingly borne out predictions of a eusocial mammal with a queen and workers like the eusocial ants, bees and wasps.

Faculty Spotlight [SIGNATURE EVENT] 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM McMillan Hall, room G052

Movies on the Brain Dr. Jeffrey M. Zacks, Department of Psychology In 2009, 1.4 billion movie tickets were sold in the U.S. and Canada. What compels us to pay money to sit in a dark room and stare for a couple hours at a flickering patch of light? In his talk, Dr. Zacks will describe some of the perceptual and cognitive mechanisms that make movies so compelling. By measuring viewers’ brains and behavior, he has been trying to answer questions such as: Why do audiences flinch when an on-screen boxer takes a punch, or cry when a fictional character suffers a loss? How do viewers parse a continuous stream of images into meaningful events and scenes? How do we access our memories for characters and objects we just saw? Although the focus of the talk will be on movies, ultimately the research is intended to lead to improvements in education, in successful aging, and in the treatment of neurological disorders. Parent and Family Rest Stop 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Danforth University Center, Millstone Visitor's Center Stop in anytime for refreshment and campus/community information. Located by the south entrance of the Danforth University Center.

Campus Tour 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Join us for a student-led walking campus tour. Tour departs from the Danforth University Center.

Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Tour 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Visit the Kemper Art Museum for a special guided tour of either the permanent collection or special exhibitions led by Washington University student docents.

Academic Open Houses, Presentations, and Tours 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Take this opportunity to meet with representatives from various departments, learn more about specific curriculum and academic support services, and explore the exciting research happening in labs on campus. Refer to pages XX for detailed descriptions of each session. Department

Time

Location

American Culture Studies

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

McMillan Hall Courtyard

Biomedical Engineering Open Teaching Lab

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Brauer Hall, room 2011

Brain Stimulation Research Lab Tour

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

Green Hall, room 0102

Chemistry

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Laboratory Sciences, room 250

Classics

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Umrath Hall, room 224

Comparative Literature/IPH and Text & Tradition

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Ridgely Hall, room 116

Cornerstone: The Center for Advanced Learning

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

South 40, Gregg House, 1st floor

East Asian Languages and Cultures and East Asian Studies Program

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Busch Hall, room 126

Education

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Seigle Hall, room 107

Electrical & Systems Engineering

2:00PM - 3:00PM

Green Hall, Rodin Auditorium

Film and Media Studies

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Seigle Hall, room 400

German

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Ridgley Hall, room 317

International & Area Studies/International Leadership Program/Sigma Iota Rho

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

McMillan Hall, room 259

IPH and Text & Tradition/Comparative Literature

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Ridgely Hall, room 116

Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Jolley Hall, room 306

Nano Photonics Research Lab Tour

1:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Green Hall, room 2104

Spanish

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Ridgley Hall, room 107

Supporting Your Student’s Transformation into an Engaged Citizen 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Danforth University Center, room 233 Join us for an interactive panel of parents and upperclass students who will explore how you can support your student in the development of her/his civic identity. This panel, moderated by staff of the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement, will discuss why community engagement can be a transformational experience for students, questions parents can ask that build bridges and encourage reflection, and turning points in students’ journeys to becoming informed and engaged citizens.

Arts & Sciences: Study Abroad Information Session 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM January Hall, room 100 Come hear about the range of study abroad programs open to Arts & Sciences students from Overseas Programs staff and returned students. An overview of the philosophy, policies, and application procedures will be provided, with plenty of time for questions.

Cherokee Street Excursion [STL] 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Depart from the front steps of Brookings Explore St. Louis beyond the Delmar Loop! Staff of the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement will lead an excursion to Cherokee Street. Enjoy a brief walking tour of this historic Latino/Hispanic community, learn about the arts and cultural history, and enjoy a handmade paleta (Mexican popsicle) at La Vallesana.

Entrepreneurship & Innovation at WU 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Mallinckrodt Center, Multipurpose Room Meet representatives from the Skandalaris Center for Interdisciplinary Innovation and Entrepreneurship, a cross-campus initiative that fosters collaborative learning environments and open discussion of ideas.

Meet & Greet with Residential Life 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Ursa’s Stageside, South 40 Come out to meet the student and professional staff members that work with your students in Residential Life at Washington University. Representatives from each residential college will be present.

Open House: Career Center 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Danforth University Center, Room 110, Parents and families, meet Career Center staff and learn about the services and resources available to your student.

Experiential Learning in Engineering 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Whitaker Hall, room 318 Come learn about various opportunities for students that supplement and enrich classroom learning. Information about internships, cooperative learning experiences as well as undergraduate research and the School’s new student entrepreneurial initiative for ideas and inventions, the Discovery Competition, will be presented.

Campus Tour 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Join us for a student-led walking campus tour. Tour departs from the Danforth University Center.

Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Tour 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, Visit the Kemper Art Museum for a special guided tour of either the permanent collection or special exhibitions led by Washington University student docents.

Open House: LGBT Parent & Family Weekend Reception 2:00 PM – 3: 00 PM Danforth University Center, room 248 Join LGBT student leaders for an informal reception during Parent & Family Weekend. Get your questions answered about LGBT student life, learn how to get involved on campus, and find resources for parents, families, and students. Refreshments and snacks provided. Questions? Email [email protected].

Open House: Olin Business School's Weston Career Center 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Knight Hall, suite 210 Families are invited to meet with the staff members and advisors of the Weston Career Center. The Weston Career Center helps business students make the most of their college experience as they prepare for the future. Stop by to learn more about all career-related topics, including resume writing, interviewing, internships, and full-time jobs. We look forward to meeting you and to answering your questions.

Sumers Recreation Tour 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tour departs from Athletic Complex lobby Join other families on a tour of the Sumers Recreation Center that is currently under construction and slated to open in August of 2016. Project Manager, Mike Benoist, will lead the tour that will showcase the new building that, once completed, will be a highlight of the campus and a wonderful new resource for your student. The Sumers Recreation Center offers approximately 100,000 square feet of space for fitness, recreation and resources for our varsity teams.

Financing a Medical Education 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM Hillman Hall, room 60 Bridget O’Neal, Assistant Dean & Director of Financial Aid of the Washington University School of Medicine, will speak about various avenues through which one might finance a medical education including through scholarships, both merit and need-based, government and military scholarships, bank loans, and the role families play. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

Faculty Spotlight [SIGNATURE EVENT] 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Laboratory Sciences, room 300 Game Theory with Applications to Business Dr. Glenn MacDonald, Department of Economics and Strategy The session begins with material specifically for parents concerning the concepts that guide the way undergraduate education is structured at Washington University. The discussion then turns to Game Theory, which has become a very important decision making tool in many parts of business and the economic world generally. New research that is transforming Business Strategy will also be discussed.

Faculty Spotlight [SIGNATURE EVENT] 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Wilson Hall, room 214 What’s in a Sonnet? (Or, How not to Get the Girl in Shakespearean Drama) Dr. Jami Ake, Interdisciplinary Project in the Humanities In this session, we will look closely at the way Shakespeare capitalizes on the early modern popularity of the sonnet to investigate the power of erotic attraction—and erotic failure—in his plays. Why do lovers like Orsino and Romeo fail so spectacularly in their efforts to seduce their love interests? What might this failure tell us about the rise of the popular theater in the 16th century?

Faculty Spotlight [SIGNATURE EVENT] 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM McDonnell Hall, room 162

What's Love Gotta Do With It?: Reconsidering Approaches to HIV Dr. Shanti Parikh, Department of Anthropology After 30 years of HIV intervention approaches targeting behavior and culture change, there has been only a slight decrease in the transmission of new cases globally. Shifting the paradigm away from risk and vulnerability, Professor Parikh places love at the center of analysis. Based on over 20 years of research in East Africa, this talk asks what new approaches to sexual health can be developed when we take seriously people's quest for affection, love, and belonging? State of Student Affairs with the Vice-Chancellor 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Danforth University Center, room 234 Join Dr. Lori White, the new Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs in a discussion about the issues affecting student affairs nationally and how these issues impact campus and student life at Washington University.

Fraternity and Sorority Life Information Session and Fraternity House Tour 2:30-4:00PM Seigle Hall, Room L006 Come learn about Washington University’s fraternity and sorority community, including information about how to join in the spring and a tour of University owned fraternity row.

Campus Tour 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Join us for a student-led walking campus tour. Tour departs from the Danforth University Center.

Highlights from Special Collections and the University Libraries 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Olin Library Lobby Come see and interact with general library resources and unique primary source material including James Merrill Ouija board transcripts, artist books, medieval illuminated manuscript book, yearbooks, athletic uniforms and programs, original art by WU alums and major illustrators Al Parker and Jack Unruh, a letter of condolence from President Bill Clinton to Mrs. Henry Hampton, and more. Curators, archivists, and librarians will be on hand to discuss resources and services and answer questions

Meet the Deans [Signature Event] 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM College of Architecture: Steinberg Hall, Gallery College of Art: Steinberg Hall, Gallery College of Arts & Sciences: Duncker Hall, room 101 Olin Business School: Knight Hall Forum School of Engineering and Applied Science: Brauer Hall, room 12 Take this opportunity to meet the deans of the undergraduate schools and learn more about the exciting developments taking place within each school. School of Engineering & Applied Science Reception 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Brauer Hall Atrium

Light reception following the Deans’ meeting where families can mingle with and talk to Engineering faculty, staff, and administrators.

Colloquium: “American Delsartism as Theatrical Public Sphere” 4:00 PM Mallinckrodt Center, room 302 Performing Arts Department Colloquium: Iris Smith Fischer, Professor of English, University of Kansas, "American Delsartism as Theatrical Public Sphere." Dr. Fischer's areas of research include modern and contemporary drama, semiotics, literary and dramatic theory, and avantgarde performance. She has written a book on Mabou Mines, and written numerous articles on modernist drama. Dr. Fischer has an NEH Fellowship for 2014-2015 for work on her current book project, Theatre at the Birth of Semiotics: The Role of Aesthetic Expression in 19thCentury U.S. Philosophy.

Live Band Swing Dance Event with the Joe Park Trio featuring David Gomez 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Danforth University Center, Tisch Commons The WU Swing Dance club presents a social swing dance featuring the Jazz and swing stylings of the talented Joe Park Trio featuring David Gomez. Our club members will provide lessons in basic East Coast swing for anyone interested in learning, as we are happy to welcome newcomers and veterans alike. Our free event offers a peek at the energetic, inclusive swing dance community at Wash U as well as in the greater St. Louis area. Voices and Sounds of Wash U: a capella concert [SIGNATURE EVENT] 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM 560 Music Center, Delmar & Trinity, Enjoy an evening of musical entertainment by some of Washington University’s most talented performers including the Washington University Concert Choir, a cappella groups, and student soloists and ensembles. Consider enjoying dinner with your student on the Delmar Loop at 6:00PM before walking over to the concert. Please note the show will start promptly at 7:30PM. Parking on the Loop is limited. Allow at least 15 minutes to find parking and walk to the 560 Music Center.

COMPANY: Performing Arts Department Student Performance 8:00 PM Edison Theatre, Mallinckrodt Center Phone rings, door chime, in comes Company! First produced in 1970, Company was nominated for a record-setting fourteen Tony Awards and won six, including Best Musical. Company takes an unvarnished look at marriage through the eyes of Bobby who, unmarried on his thirty-fifth birthday, finds himself lost in the company of his married friends. With his trademark wit and sophistication, Stephen Sondheim examines the flawed nature of human relationships as Bobby journeys towards the realization that, in spite of all of his friends’ failings, there is no point in “Being Alive” unless he has someone with whom to share it. Please call the Edison Theatre Box Office for tickets, 314.935.6543.

WU Observatory: See the Stars 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM Crow Hall Observatory Come to the observatory to view the stars and maybe even a planet! You can enter Crow Hall through the south door, then go up the stairs and follow the signs.

Saturday, October 10 Parent and Family Weekend Welcome Center [SIGNATURE EVENT] 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Mallinckrodt Center, Lobby Please stop by to pick up your registration packet including any pre-purchased tickets, a finalized schedule, and a complimentary Parent and Family Weekend gift. Your student may check in for you.

Parent and Family Rest Stop 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Danforth University Center, Millstone Visitor's Center Stop in anytime for refreshment and campus/community information. Located by the south entrance of the Danforth University Center.

The Other St. Louis Tour [STL] 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Depart from Brookings steps.

Join us to learn about St. Louis beyond the tourist hot spots. Bob Hansman, Professor of Architecture and Community Engagement Fellow with the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement, will lead his highly regarded tour exploring the racial, sociocultural, and political context of St. Louis city and county, including the north county city of Ferguson. Chancellor Wrighton: The Undergraduate Experience [SIGNATURE EVENT]

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Laboratory Sciences, room 300 Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton will discuss the educational experience of the University’s undergraduate students.

Soulard Walking Tour [STL] 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Bus departs from the front steps of Brookings Hall, Exploring the Soulard neighborhood offers almost two centuries of St. Louis history - from French landowners to the diverse immigrants of our Industrial Age to present-day rehabbers and urbanists. This walking tour follows the steps of thousands who have resided, worked, and worshipped in the preserved streetscapes. You will walk approximately two miles, with time to shop in Soulard Market, a Farmers Market operating since 1845. Tour time includes a round trip bus ride from WU campus to the site. **Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu

Not Your Parent's Library 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Olin Library, Arc Presentation Room Many of today’s students keep the library in their pocket and access it with their cell phone. Journal articles appear at the click of a mouse. Some newspapers from the 1800s are now digitized and can be searched instantaneously. No longer is the library merely a repository for books. Come see the resources and services provided by the Library to today’s Washington University students. Light refreshments will be available.

Brief Tour of the Olin Library 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Olin Library, Level 1 Lobby Tours will begin in the Olin Library Level 1 Lobby and visit the following: the Information Desk and other major service areas, computer labs and instructional areas, individual and group study areas, the New Book and Pop Lit areas, and our Special Collections area, which includes our “Ginkgo Room.”

Is Your Student Considering a Master's or PhD? 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Rebstock Hall, room 215 Learn more about the current elements of applying to and taking part in a Master's or PhD program. Mary Laurita, PhD (Assistant Dean, Director of Pre-Graduate Advising in the College of Arts & Sciences) will discuss timing, financial, educational, and personal questions that often concern parents about this process. She'll also describe the many resources available at Washington University to help your student expand his horizons or reach her full potential.

Community Day at the Kemper [SIGNATURE] 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Visit the Kemper Art Museum for a special guided tour of either the permanent collection or special exhibitions led by Washington University student docents.

Financial Responsibility: Starting a Conversation with Your College Student 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Danforth University Center, room 276 Now is a good time to start a conversation with your student about financial responsibility. For many students, the college experience provides an opportunity to be in charge of their finances for the first time. Conversations about budgeting, the use of student loans, the importance of building good credit, the use of debit and credit cards, and saving for the future are fundamental to establishing sound financial habits. Amy Kweskin, Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Treasurer will speak about financial topics that should be discussed and the important role parents play in helping their student develop financial responsibility. Amy will be joined by Mia Kweskin, LA 2017, who will share the student’s perspective.

Undergraduate Research Symposium [SIGNATURE EVENT] 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Laboratory Sciences, room 300 Learn about photoluminescent spectroscopy of CdTe Quantum Wires, find out about the use of NMR in tracking oil shale pyrolysis, explore commonalities and differences in efforts to re-build northern Japan and the Jersey shore, and much more! Stop by to hear talks and to view posters showcasing research conducted by over 175 WU undergraduates in all disciplines.

Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Tour 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, Visit the Kemper Art Museum for a special guided tour of either the permanent collection or special exhibitions led by Washington University student docents.

El Mercado 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM South 40, Clocktower El Mercado is a yearly event hosted by the Association of Latin American Students that features a variety of student groups selling food from St. Louis area restaurants and student performances. Be sure to stop by for good food, entertainment, and to support a good cause!

Campus Tour 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Join us for a student-led walking campus tour. Tour departs from the Danforth University Center.

Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Tour 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, Visit the Kemper Art Museum for a special guided tour of either the permanent collection or special exhibitions led by Washington University student docents.

Music Department Showcase 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall, 560 Music Center Spend an afternoon enjoying the musical talents of students from all over Washington University. The Music Department Showcase is an exciting event featuring some of the University's most gifted singers and instrumentalists, as soloists and in small and large ensembles. Free admission. Reception to follow. No reservations or registration required. **Please note the concert will start promptly at 2:00 PM. Parking on the Delmar Loop is limited. Allow at least 15 minutes to find parking and walk to the 560 Music Center.

Old North St. Louis [STL] 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Tour departs from the front steps of Brookings Hall. Explore St. Louis beyond the Delmar Loop! Staff of the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement will lead an excursion to Old North St. Louis. Enjoy a brief walking tour, learn about the history and possibilities for this historic area, and enjoy an ice cream break at the famous Crown Candy Kitchen.

Campus Tour 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Join us for a student-led walking campus tour. Tour departs from the Danforth University Center.

Fall Festival 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Danforth University Center Come for a BBQ style meal and stay to watch the WU Bears take on Rhodes College. Bring the entire family! Children's activities will include face painting, pumpkin decorating, and balloon artists. **Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu.

Behind the Bunny: The History of Washington University 1853-2013 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Wilson Hall, room 214 How did Washington University get its name? What happened to the live bear on campus? Did Chancellor Wrighton really invent glowsticks, or does he just really like them? Learn about the history and on-going traditions of Washington University and see what they didn’t tell you on the campus tour.

St. Louis City Bus Tour [STL] 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Bus departs from the front steps of Brookings Hall. St. Louis is a city rich in tradition. Enjoy the architecture, history, and stories of St. Louis. **Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu.

Football Game against Rhodes [SIGNATURE EVENT]

6:00 PM Francis Field Cheer on the Bears as they take on the Rhodes College Lynxes on historic Francis Field. Washington University finished the 2014 season with a 4-6 overall record and tied for second in the UAA standings.

Comedy Night at the DUC 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Danforth University Center, Tisch Commons Come relax in the Danforth University Center (DUC) while a student improv group engages the audience in a lively comedy show that is sure to please. Tickets are not required; seating is first come, first serve. Juggling Showcase 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Graham Chapel Come join the WU Juggling Club for our annual juggling showcase. This spectacular show features internationally acclaimed performances by some of the world’s best jugglers for a night of awe-inspiring entertainment.

COMPANY: Performing Arts Department Student Performance 8:00 PM Edison Theatre, Mallinckrodt Center, Phone rings, door chime, in comes Company! First produced in 1970, Company was nominated for a record-setting fourteen Tony Awards and won six, including Best Musical. Company takes an unvarnished look at marriage through the eyes of Bobby who, unmarried on his thirty-fifth birthday, finds himself lost in the company of his married friends. With his trademark wit and sophistication, Stephen Sondheim examines the flawed nature of human relationships as Bobby journeys towards the realization that, in spite of all of his friends’ failings, there is no point in “Being Alive” unless he has someone with whom to share it. Please call the Edison Theatre Box Office for tickets, 314.935.6543.

Jazz in the Goldberg [SIGNATURE EVENT] 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM Goldberg Formal Lounge, Danforth University Center Enjoy live music by local jazz artists and good conversation with other WU families and students. Complimentary coffee and desserts will be served.

WU Observatory: See the Stars 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM Crow Hall Observatory Come to the observatory to view the stars and maybe even a planet! You can enter Crow Hall through the south door, then go up the stairs and follow the signs.

Sunday, October 11 Forest Park Bus Tour [STL] 9:00AM - 11:00AM Bus departs from the front steps of Brookings Hall. Join us for a morning ride through Forest Park, one of the oldest and largest urban parks in the United States. Our tour will include the spectacular Grand Basin and the foot of Art Hill, The Muny, one of the world’s largest outdoor theaters, seating over 12,000, and the St. Louis Art Museum designed by Cass Gilbert. **Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu. Brunch 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Bear’s Den, South 40 House, South 40 The Village Café, The Village House, North Side Sample the University Dining Services’ weekend brunch buffet. Bear’s Den serves an all-you-care-to-eat brunch for $11.10 when using cash or credit card or $9.35 when deducted from student meal points. The Village Café brunch is a la carte. You can pay with cash, credit card or deduct from the student’s meal plan with his or her ID. COMPANY: Performing Arts Department Student Performance 2:00 PM Phone rings, door chime, in comes Company! First produced in 1970, Company was nominated for a record-setting fourteen Tony Awards and won six, including Best Musical. Company takes an unvarnished look at marriage through the eyes of Bobby who, unmarried on his thirty-fifth birthday, finds himself lost in the company of his married friends. With his trademark wit and sophistication, Stephen Sondheim examines the flawed nature of human relationships as Bobby journeys towards the realization that, in spite of all of his friends’ failings, there is no point in “Being Alive” unless he has someone with whom to share it. Please call the Edison Theatre Box Office for tickets, 314.935.6543. Symphony Orchestra Concert 3:00 – 3:45 PM Join the Washington University Symphony Orchestra for an afternoon concert featuring the masterworks of Johannes Brahms. Free Admission. No reservations or registration required. **Please note the concert will start promptly at 3:00 PM. Parking on the Delmar Loop is limited. Allow at least 15 minutes to find parking and walk to the 560 Music Center.

ACADEMIC OPEN HOUSES, LABS, AND TOURS Friday, October 9 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM American Culture Studies 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM McMillan Hall, Courtyard Come meet members of the American Culture Studies Program to discover how our interdepartmental program explores cultural issues that demand multiple perspectives and methods. Find out how students study a wide array of objects and issues, learning to think critically and creatively about how these subjects relate to the broader culture. Light refreshments provided. Biomedical Engineering Open Teaching Lab 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Brauer Hall, room 2011 The past few years in our department have seen great growth in the variety and quality of handson learning opportunities for our students. Please join us for an open lab where you can try these experiments. On hand will be teaching assistants from your students' classes, led by Lecturer Patricia Widder, to guide you in explorations of physiology, instrumentation, and thermodynamics. We aim for you both to learn more about your students' education and to learn a healthy sampling of biomedical engineering yourself. Brain Stimulation Research Lab Tour 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Green Hall, Room 0102 Visit the Brain Dynamics and Control Research Group, headed by Professor ShiNung Ching, in which researchers are developing new engineering models for brain activity in health and disease. Chemistry 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Laboratory Sciences, room 250 Families are invited to meet with the faculty members teaching Chemistry 111 and 151, and to learn about our objectives for the course and our philosophies for teaching and learning. We will briefly describe course policies and standards, and the supplementary-support programs that are available for your students. We look forward to meeting you and to answering your questions. Classics 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Umrath Hall, room 224 Come and meet the faculty of the Classics department, and learn how our courses in Greek and Latin, and in the history, literature, theater, religions, and archaeology of the ancient Mediterranean world introduce students to the foundations of Western civilization. Light refreshments and some modest entertainment provided.

Comparative Literature/ IPH and Text & Tradition 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Ridgely Hall, Room 116 Come meet the faculty of Comparative Literature and Interdisciplinary Program in Humanities. Refreshments will be served. Cornerstone: The Center for Advanced Learning 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM South 40, Cornerstone, 1st floor, Gregg House Come meet our staff and tour our facilities. Cornerstone is the hub of academic support at Washington University. Services include peer mentors — students recommended by faculty because of their expertise and training — flexible study space, advising, writing assistance, study skills workshops, and many other useful academic resources. Cornerstone is also home to Disability Resources (DR), which provides resources for students with disabilities and suspected disabilities. East Asian Languages and Cultures and East Asian Studies Program 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Busch Hall, room 126 Come meet the faculty of the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures and the East Asian Studies Program to discover more about our undergraduate programs in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and East Asian Studies. Light refreshments provided. Education 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Seigle Hall, room 107 Please join representatives from the Department of Education for a meet and greet. Electrical & Systems Engineering 2:00PM - 3:00PM Green Hall, Rodin Auditorium Speak with Professor and Associate Department Chair Hiro Mukai and department faculty about courses, their research and opportunities for your student. Film and Media Studies 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Seigle Hall, room 400 Please join the faculty of Film & Media for an informal meet and greet. Refreshments provided. German 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Ridgely Hall, room 317 Come meet the faculty of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures to discover how our undergraduate program combines excellent language instruction with courses in a wide range of historical, political, cultural and literary areas of interest. Light refreshments provided.

International & Area Studies/International Leadership Program/Sigma Iota Rho 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM McMillan Hall, room 259 International and Area Studies majors/minors, potential major/minors, members of the Global Citizenship Program, and members of Sigma Iota Rho and their families are welcome. Please join us for a brief presentation about our major, our students, and study abroad options within our program followed by light refreshments. This will be a chance to chat with faculty and students from our programs. IPH and Text & Tradition/Comparative Literature 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Ridgely Hall, Room 116 Come meet the faculty of Comparative Literature and Interdisciplinary Program in Humanities. Refreshments will be served. Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Jolley Hall, room 306 Join professors and students in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science for light refreshments and discussion of classes, projects, and student life at Washington University. The event will include poster presentations by undergraduate students on their research. Nano Photonics Research Lab Tour 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Green Hall, Room 2104 Join a tour of Dr. Lan Yang’s nano/microphotonics laboratory, in which students fabricate, evaluate and demonstrate on-chip micro-lasers. Spanish 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Ridgely, Hall, room 107 Please join representatives from the Spanish Department for a meet and greet.