Parents Weekend: October 21 & 22, 2011
Online registration will be available beginning August 15, 2011. 
Friday, October 21
Check-In at the Parents Weekend Headquarters
Integrated Science Center
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Welcome! Check-in and pick up your Parents Weekend packet containing event schedules and tickets.
Men's Soccer vs. Plattsburgh
3:00 p.m.
Saratoga Field
Cheer on the Knights as they take on the Cardinals in soccer competition.
Kaleidoscope
Wadsworth Auditorium
8:00 p.m.
This event exemplifies the wide variety of talent upon which Geneseo prides itself and features nearly all of Geneseo's performing artists and ensembles in an evening of music and artistry.
Cothernus presents Equus by Peter Shaffer
8:00 p.m.
Black Box Theater, Brodie Hall
Geneseo's Theater Club, Cothernus, offers Equus, directed by Joshua Karp. Tickets may be purchased through the theater box office at www.geneseo.edu/bbo/tickets. Equus has adult content (language and nudity) and is not recommended for children under 13.
Late Knight Ice Cream Social
MacVittie College Union Lobby
10:00 p.m. - midnight
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Stop down to the College Union, make yourself a sundae and enjoy the fun activities and entertainment offered by Late Knight for parents and students. Co-sponsored by the Student Association and Geneseo Late Knight.
Saturday, October 22
Check-In at the Parents Weekend Headquarters
Integrated Science Center
7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Welcome! Check-in and pick up your Parents Weekend packet containing event schedules and tickets.
Parents College
Newton Hall
On Saturday morning, Geneseo faculty will offer a selection of mini-college classes from a broad spectrum of academic disciplines. The 45 minute sessions will be offered at 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. in Newton Hall. Classes will be added to the schedule as they are confirmed.
A light continental breakfast will be served in Newton Hall prior to the 9:00 a.m. session.
9:00 a.m. session 1
What is Abnormal? Jennifer Katz, Professor of Psychology
Coping with Ecological Complexity Gregg Hartvigsen, Professor of Biology
What is Digital Humanities? Paul Schacht, Professor of English
Promotion of Democracy in the Post-Bush Era Jeremy Grace, Lecturer of International Relations
Evolution and Creationism D. Jeffrey Over, Professor of Geological Sciences
10:00 a.m. session 2
You Said What? Exploring Language as Symbolic Action Meredith Harrigan, Assistant Professor of Communications
The Immune System: Friend and Foe Robert O'Donnell, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Biology
Why Dante Still Matters Ronald Herzman, Distinguished Teaching Professor of English
The Physics of Baseball Charlie Freeman, Chair and Associate Professor of Physics
The Irish Harp Over Niagara: The 1866 Invasion of Canada Joseph Cope, Associate Professor of History
Nutrition: Separatng Truth and Hype Wendy Pogozelski, Professor of Chemistry
A Conversation with President Christopher Dahl
Wadsworth Auditorium
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear President Christopher Dahl speak about the College's latest news and initiatives in his annual report to parents. A question-and-answer period will follow President Dahl's remarks.
Afternoon Activities and Workshops
Throughout the afternoon, we are offering a wide variety of touring and workshop options featuring a broad appeal to help you make the most of your day on campus. Lunch will be on-your-own and a listing of local and campus options will be provided in your Parents Weekend Packet.
Men's Soccer vs. Potsdam
1:00 p.m.
Saratoga Filed
The Knights take the field again on Saturday afternoon against the Potsdam Bears. (admission is free)
Men and Women's Swimming vs. Canisius
1:00 p.m.
Merrit Athletic Center
The Blue Wave takes to the pool agains rival Canisius College. ($6 General admission, SUNY Geneseo students free)
Study Abroad Workshop
Newton Hall
1:00-1:45 p.m.
2:00-2:45 p.m..
At Geneseo, students are encouraged to map out adventures off campus through educational experiences in countries throughout the world. With more than 45 programs in 20 countries, the possibilities abound. This seminar gives tips for navigating the selection, application, and preparation processes and getting the most of the study abroad experience. Hear from students and faculty about their trips abroad.
GOLD Workshop
Newton Hall
Newton Hall
1:00-1:45 p.m.
2:00-2:45 p.m.
Presented by Charles (Chip) Matthews, Director of College Union and Activities
This exciting workshop is part of Geneseo Opportunities for Leadership Development (GOLD), a program preparing students for leadership roles and responsibilities in service to the college and the global community.
Give 'em the PICKLE--PICKLES are those special extra things you do to make people happy. It's a handwritten thank you note, walking the customer to the item they are looking for, or maybe it's simply calling them by name. The trick is figuring out want and making sure they get it. That's the message behind Give 'em the PICKLE!
Parents Council Meeting
President's Conference Room, Erwin Hall, Second Floor
3:00-4:00 p.m.
The Geneseo Parents Council is a group of parents dedicated to enriching and enhancing the educational experience of Geneseo students and focuses on supporting the College in four key areas including advocacy, fund raising, communications and admissions. This meeting is open to all parents. If you have questions about the Parents Council, contact the Director of Parent Relations at ingram@geneseo.edu.
What I know now, that I wish I had known then... Getting the most out of the Geneseo Experience
Newton Hall
3:00 p.m.
A panel of recent Geneseo graduates will provide insight and information about coursework, extra-curricular activities and more that they recommend to students who want a leg up in job and post-graduate school interviews
Wave Tank and Flume Demonstration
Integrated Science Center - Room 20
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
A wave tank is a giant sand box that holds sand, water, and a wave generator. Shoreline models are constructed to observe the effects of wave action on natural and man-made features. In the demonstration several erosion control features will be constructed to demonstrate the effect of rising sea level and wave action on home sites and other engineered structures.
The flume is a model stream where experiments are conducted to observe the effects of water depth and velocity on sediment in the stream bed. In the Geneseo flume, velocity, gradient, water depth, and sediment grain volume and size can be manipulated. In this demonstration bed forms will be produced - the glass sides of the flume allow individual grains to be observed and the interaction of grains and current to be determined. Tours will run every 15 minutes.
Pelletron Particle Accelerator Display and Discussion
Integrated Science Center-Room 127
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Presented by Savi Iyer, Professor of Physics and Charles Freeman, Associate Professor of Physics
Learn how undergraduate students are using this state-of-the are tool designed for materials analysis in hands-on physics research. Tours will run every 10 minutes.
Geneseo Generations
McClellan House, Main Street
3:00-5:00 p.m.
The Collins Alumni Center is delighted to recognize those who have made Geneseo a family tradition. Spend some time with other alumni with students following in their footsteps. Students and family members who are alumni (whether it is mom, dad, grandma, uncle or sister) are cordially invited to stop by the McClellan House for your official Geneseo Generations Parents Weekend portrait. Each student and alumnus in the photo will receive a complimentary print.
School of the Arts Honors Recital Showcase
Wadsworth Auditorium
3:00 p.m.
This spectacular showcase of the Campus' top musicians celebrates the accomplishments of student winners of the Honors Recital Competition. Stop buy and enjoy the beautiful music.
Campus Galleries
Campus Galleries will be open from Noon - 4 p.m. for you viewing enjoyment.
Lederer Gallery, 203 Brodie Hall
Bridge Gallery, Brodie Hall
Kinectic Gallery, MacVittie College Union
Lockhart Gallery, McClellan House, Main St.
Fall Harvest Dinner
MacVittie College Union Ballroom
4:00-5:00 p.m. seating 1, 5:30-6:30 p.m.seating 2, 7:00-8:00 p.m.seating 3Gather with other Geneseo families for a buffet-style harvest dinner featuring carved turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, harvest vegetables and dessert. Please indicate special dietary needs on your reservation form. SUNY Geneseo students with meal plans may pay for their meal with their meal plan. Please reserve a meal on the registration form where indicated.
Limelight and Accents Performing Arts Series Presents Comedian John Heffron
Kuhl Gymnasium
8:00 p.m.
Winner of the second season of NBC's popular television show "Last Comic Standing," this outstanding comedian is an expert in the art of laughter. John Heffron has endeared himself to viewers of all ages by revealing his cheerful disposition through zany anecdotes and rabble-rousing witticism.
Cothernus presents Equus by Peter Shaffer
Black Box Theater, Brodie Hall
8:00 p.m.
Geneseo's Theater Club, Cothernus, offers Equus, directed by Joshua Karp. Tickets may be purchased through the theater box office at www.geneseo.edu/bbo/tickets. Equus has adult content (language and nudity) and is not recommended for children under 13.