UVaClubs Student and Parent Breakfast
8:00a.m. – 9:30a.m.
Old Cabell Hall Foyer
Come to Old Cabell Hall for a continental breakfast with fellow U.Va. parents and students. A great opportunity to meet other parents in a relaxed, social atmosphere before the President’s address.

Jerzy Turowicz: Catholic Publisher, Writer, and Friend to John Paul II
9:00a.m.
South Lawn Commons (2nd floor)
In conjunction with a one-day conference on “Catholic Activism Behind the Iron Curtain,” UVA’s Polish Lecture Series presents a public exhibit in honor of the centennial anniversary of the birth of Jerzy Turowicz, co-founder and editor for 50 years of the only independent Catholic newspaper to survive the entire Communist period behind the Iron Curtain. This is also the newspaper that launched the publishing career of the future John Paul II. Please contact kosicki@virginia.edu with any questions.

President’s Address to Parents and Students
9:30a.m. – 11:00a.m.
Old Cabell Hall Auditorium
President Sullivan will talk about academic programs and opportunities for undergraduate students beyond the classroom, followed by a question-and-answer session for parents with University vice presidents, deans, and student leaders.

Declaring Independence: Creating and Re-Creating America’s Document
9:00a.m.–5:00p.m.
Harrison Institute and Small Special Collections Library, First Floor
Explore Albert H. Small’s (Engr ‘46) unique collection of documents relating to the Declaration of Independence. The exhibition sheds light on not only the writing and signing of the Declaration but also on its first printing, distribution across the colonies, and future impact on American history. The highlight of the exhibition is the Dunlap broadside, the very first printing of the Declaration. There are only 25 known copies in existence. An accompanying documentary film is available for viewing in the gallery.

Flowerdew Hundred: Unearthing Virginia’s History
9:00a.m.–5:00p.m.
Harrison Institute and Small Special Collections Library, Entry Level
Featuring archaeological artifacts from the University of Virginia’s Flowerdew Hundred Collection, this exhibit presents material evidence of Virginia’s early inhabitants: Native American stone tools and pottery shards; arms and armor used to defend the new colony; refined, imported wares from Europe; and American-made goods, including items manufactured by African Americans. The materials from U.Va.’s Special Collections also on display—images from sixteenth- and seventeenth-century maps and books—illustrate the importance of the historical record in the study of material culture.

Layers of the Past: Discoveries at Flowerdew Hundred
9:00 a.m.-5:00p.m.
Harrison Institute and Small Special Collections Library, Entry Level
The recorded history of Flowerdew Hundred begins in 1618, when the Virginia Company of London granted George Yeardley a thousand acres on the James River, but written documents tell an incomplete story. As early as ten thousand years ago, successive groups of Virginia Indians began to occupy the site. English colonists, enslaved African Americans, Union soldiers, and countless others later followed—each group leaving behind evidence of their daily lives.  Over the past several decades, a clearer picture of Virginia’s early inhabitants and their ways of life has emerged through archaeological excavations at this property. This exhibit features fascinating artifacts and new ways of thinking about one of Virginia’s most interesting archeological sites.

Charlottesville: 250 Years of History (1762-2012)
9:00 a.m.-5:00p.m.
Harrison Institute and Small Special Collections Library, First Floor
Established in 1762 and named for Queen Charlotte of England, Charlottesville has been touched by most of the major events in American history. Charlottesville: 250 Years of History (1762-2012) highlights some of the stories of the City’s people, events, and landmarks, covering the periods through the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, annexation and the industrial revolution, and racial segregation and urban development. This exhibit is co-sponsored by the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library and the University’s Office of Community Relations.

experimental beds, an exhibition of six prints by Aboriginal artist Judy Watson
9:00a.m.-5:00p.m.
Harrison Institute and Small Special Collections Library, Entry Level, South Gallery
Judy Watson is an Indigenous Australian artist who visited the University of Virginia in October 2011 as an artist-in-residence at the Kluge-Ruhe Collection. Inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s architectural drawings of U.Va., Watson was given access to the drawings by the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library. She developed her ideas in collaboration with Professor Dean Dass and advanced printmaing students in U.Va.‘s print workshop. The resulting prints incorporate Jefferson’s architectural drawings along with her sketches of artifacts unearthed at Monticello’s Mulberry Row and vegetables grown in Jefferson’s “experimental beds.”  The project was co-published by the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection, the artist and grahame galleries + editions in Brisbane.

Family Weekend Brunch
10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.
Observatory Hill (O’Hill) Dining Room, Runk Dining Hall, and Fresh Food Co. at Newcomb Hall
Student meal swipes accepted; parents eat free as guests of U.Va. Dining, as always!

U.Va. Press Warehouse Sale
10:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.
U.Va. Press Warehouse, 500 Edgemont Road
The University of Virginia Press will be selling thousands of first
quality books on a variety of topics. Most book prices will be as low
as $3 or $6.

University Guide Historical Tours
10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.
The Rotunda
Meet inside the Rotunda for a historical tour of some of U.V.a.’s greatest landmarks led by the University Guide Service! Tours begin at 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm.

School-sponsored Academic Events:

SEAS Event: Majors, Student Activities, Advising and Internships in Engineering
11:15a.m. – 12:30p.m.
Chemistry Auditorium 402
Help your student make the most of their time at the E-School with this session led by Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, Ed Berger

SEAS Event: Careers for Engineers: Succeeding Outside Grounds
11:15a.m. – 12:30p.m.
Rice Hall Olsson Auditorium
Come find out everything you need to know about Engineering Career Services in this session led by C.J. Livesay, Director, Center for Engineering Career Development.

SEAS Event: Lunch and Activities Fair for SEAS Students and Families
12:30p.m. – 2:00p.m.
Thornton Hall’s Darden Courtyard
Come join us for an informal lunch in Darden Court. SEAS student groups will be on hand to talk about opportunities for students to connect with the university community, and to provide examples of their activities.

EDUC Event: Curry School Information Session for Current and Prospective Parents and Students
12:45p.m.
Bavaro Hall Atrium
Join Curry School faculty for a question and answer session for current and prospective students and their families. Undergraduate programs in Kinesiology, Communication Disorders, and Teacher Preparation will be featured.

A & S Event: The Civil War at 150: New Perspectives on Union Victory and Confederate Defeat
1:30p.m. – 2:30p.m.
Minor Hall 125
Elizabeth R. Varon, History Professor, will examine how recent scholarship has linked the homefront and battlefront. She will focus on women’s contributions to Union and Confederate war efforts; on the surprising extent of Southern Unionism; and on African Americans’ vital role as agents of emancipation. These threads come together in the story of Elizabeth Van Lew, who led a Union espionage ring in the heart of Confederate Richmond.

A&S Reception with the Association Deans
2:30p.m. – 3:30p.m.
Lobby of Minor Hall

NURS Event: Recognition Ceremony & Lunch
Ceremony: 11:30a.m. – 1:00p.m. (Old Cabell Hall Auditorium)
Lunch: 1:00p.m. – 2:30p.m. (Pavilion IX)
Join the Nursing School for a ceremony recognizing outstanding Nursing students followed by lunch in Pavilion IX, home of the Nursing School Dean, Dorrie Fontaine.

NURS Event: Sigma Theta Tau Induction Ceremony
2:30p.m.
McLeod Hall Auditorium
U.Va.’s chapter of the national nursing honor society will be inducting new student and alumnae members.

COMM Event: McIntire School of Commerce Deans’ Welcome and Remarks
1:30p.m. – 2:30p.m.
Robertson 120

COMM Event: McIntire School of Commerce Concurrent  Information Sessions
2:30-2:50p.m. and 3:00-3:20p.m. in Rouss & Robertsons Hall

Information for Prospective B.S. in Commerce Students
Rouss Hall 403
Gather information on program prerequisites, the admissions process, and the curriculum.

Looking at the Financial Markets
Robertson 317B
Get information on the trends in today’s investment market from student members of the McIntire’s investment-related student organizations in our experiential Capital Markets Lab.

Creating Marketing Communications
Robertson 250
Members of McIntire’s Advertising & Promotions Class show promotional campaigns in progress and the role that technology plays in teaching and creating successful marketing communications campaigns.

COMM Event: Visit the Rouss-Robertson 4th Floor Lobby to learn more about…
2:30p.m. – 3:30p.m.
Rouss Hall 4th floor lobby (Lawn level entrance)

Global Opportunities
Learn more about McIntire’s study-abroad options and international courses.

M.S. in Accounting
Gather information on program prerequisites, the admissions process, and the curriculum.

M.S. in Commerce
Gather information on program prerequisites, the admissions process, and the curriculum.

McIntire School Store

This student-run operation gives students hands-on experience in running a small business from merchandising to marketing.  School Store representatives will be on-hand in the lobby of Rouss Hall selling merchandise and talking about their Store operations.

Other Events Around the Grounds:

O-Hill Hike
When:  10:00a.m. – 11:15a.m.
Where to Meet:  Lobby of the Aquatic and Fitness Center
The Outdoor Recreation Program will lead an invigorating hike for families up and around the circuit trail on Observatory Hill.  The hike is rated for beginners and will be mostly on single track trail.  Complimentary activity sponsored by the Intramural-Recreational Sports Department.  Inclement weather cancels hike.

Education Abroad Information Sessions
11:00a.m.- 1:00p.m.
Minor 125
Explore the possibilities your student has for education abroad! Take advantage of the opportunity to meet program faculty directors and to hear from education abroad returnees about their experiences. Presentations on education abroad and family’s role in the process will take place every 30 minutes starting at 11am until 1pm. Advisors, program directors and education abroad returnees will also be on hand 11am-1pm in the main lobby of Minor Hall to speak with families and answer questions. Please visit www.studyabroad.virginia.edu for further information about Education Abroad at UVa.

Annual Upper Class Housing Open House
11:00p.m. – 2:00p.m.
Buses leave from the McCormick Road Residential area
Explore the opportunities and options available in upper-class on-grounds housing.  UTS buses will be available at the bus stop between Echols and Page House to tour upper-class housing areas.  Students in each area will be available to show their rooms and apartments and to answer any questions you have.

Culturefest
11:00a.m. – 3:30p.m.
Aquatics and Fitness Center
Culturefest features a variety of performances, ethnic clothes, and cultural information completely produced and presented by U.Va. students.

Wellness Fair
11:15a.m. – 2:30p.m.
Aquatics & Fitness Center
Please join us at the Aquatic and Fitness Center for an interactive, family friendly Wellness Fair.   Learn about current college wellness issues, including healthy nutrition, safety on and around grounds, stress management, exercise practices, cultural diversity and sexuality.  Experience FREE chair massages, enjoy FREE food samples, answer wellness trivia questions and win prizes just for participating!   This event is sponsored by the Intramural-Recreational Sports Department.

Librarian at Sea
11:30a.m.–12:30p.m.
Alderman Library, Room 421 (Adjacent to the Scholar’s Lab)
U.Va. is the academic sponsor of Semester at Sea, a comparative global education program offering students the opportunity to sail around the world, take classes while on board the floating campus, and gain hands-on field experiences while in port.  Rebecca Cooper served as the shipboard librarian for the summer 2011 voyage. Come hear about Rebecca’s adventures and find out more about the SAS program.

Brunch and Open House
11:30a.m. – 1:30p.m.
Brody Jewish Center
1824 University Circle
Join students, their families, and the Hillel staff at this informal and open house.   RSVP to rsvp@brodyjewishcenter.org

Student Docent Tours
12:00p.m., 1:00p.m., 3:00p.m., 4:00p.m.
The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia
Thomas H. Bayly Building, 155 Rugby Road
Visit The Fralin Museum of Art and participate in special tours given by the Museum’s student docents.

Mapping Yourself
1:00p.m.-2:00p.m.
Alderman Library, Room 421 (Adjacent to the Scholars’ Lab)
Curious about GPS, Google mapping, and how you can be part of the fun? Join Chris Gist and Kelly Johnston of the U.Va. Scholars’ Lab for an introduction to the magic of GPS and Google mapping. You’ll leave with the tools to communicate with satellites 12,000 miles overhead, make your own maps and selectively share your cartographic masterpieces with the world.

Saturday Special Museum Tour
2:00p.m.
The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia
Thomas H. Bayly Building, 155 Rugby Road
Bill Sherman,  Associate Professor of Architecture, will present a gallery talk on the exhibition Ansel Adams: A Legacy.

The Whethermen’s Family Weekend Improv Comedy Show
2:00p.m. – 3:00p.m.
Old Cabell Hall Auditorium
The Whethermen are UVA’s oldest performing improv comedy group!  They perform theatrical games for the audience in which everything is made up right on the spot.  Their high energy shows are hugely popular among UVA students.

Office of African-American Affairs Presentation and Reception
1:30p.m. -2:30p.m. Program: Newcomb Ballroom
2:30p.m. – 3:30p.m. Reception: Newcomb Main Lounge
Maurice Apprey, Dean of the Office of African American Affairs, will provide updates and perspectives about the state of African-American Affairs at the University of Virginia. In addition,  there will be a graduate and professional school  panel discussion from professionals within the field.

Relax & Renew!
2:30p.m.-4:30p.m.
Aquatic & Fitness Center, Room 1
Spend the afternoon soothing your soul in this restorative yoga workshop! You will blend moving meditations with restorative poses, using lots of supportive props to enhance the experience. Be prepared to feel relaxed, renewed and refreshed! Instructor: Marie Royall.Barcode #18858.  $25 student/member; $35 non-member.

Theological Horizons Open House
2:30p.m.-4:00p.m.
The Bonhoeffer House (1841 University Circle)
Enjoy mulled cider and autumn treats at the Bonhoeffer House, a welcoming home for engaging faith, thought and life.  RSVP karen@theologicalhorizons.org

The History of African-Americans Tour at U.Va.
3:00p.m.
Rotunda Steps Facing the Lawn
This tour explores the history of African-Americans from their roles as slaves and builders, the years of segregation and integration and their role today as scholars and leaders within the University community. Sponsored by the University Guide Service.

“Thomas Jefferson’s Academical Village: Design and Place”
3:30p.m. – 5:00p.m.
Old Cabell Hall Auditorium
Richard Guy Wilson, Commonwealth Professor of Architectural History, will speak and show slides of the University from its founding through the present.

The History of Women Tour at U.Va.
4:00p.m.
Rotunda Steps Facing the Lawn
Rosie the Riveter galvanized World War II-era American women to join the war effort with her famous “We Can Do It!” This tour explores how the women of U.Va. “did it,” breaking down barriers to Mr. Jefferson’s University. It chronicles their lives as faculty wives and slaves, the years of academic exclusion all the way until they opened the doors to the last state school in the country to co-educate. Sponsored by the University Guide Service.

International Residential College Reception
4:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.
Munford Lounge
Come meet the Principal and Director of Studies who work with students to create a global living/learning community. With about half of our residents from outside the U.S., all of our activities support cross-cultural connections.

Hereford Residential College Reception
4:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.
Upper Vaughan House
Come meet the Principal, Coordinators, and student leaders responsible for shaping Hereford College’s dynamic social and cultural programs.

Family Weekend Basketball Hotshot
4:00p.m. – 5:45p.m.
Aquatic & Fitness Center Gymnasium
Grab your mom, dad, sister, brother or a friend for a fun game of HOTSHOT, which is an exciting BASKETBALL drill that can be played by all skill levels. Bring family and friends along and join the fun! Sign-up at event. Sponsored by the Intramural-Recreational Sports Department.  Men’s, Women’s, and Co-Rec Divisions (T-shirts awarded to winning teams in each Division)  $10 per 2-person team

Golden Key International Honour Society Induction
5:30p.m.
Newcomb Ballroom
Induction Ceremony honoring the academic success of second-, third-, fourth-year, and graduate students, who were offered admission to Golden Key International Honour Society. Families are invited to attend the induction and reception.

Family Weekend Choral Showcase
7:00p.m. – 9:00p.m.
Old Cabell Hall Auditorium
Enjoy a lively performance of the University Singers, the UVa Chamber Singers, the Virginia Glee Club, and the Virginia Women’s Chorus. The program will conclude with a joint selection and the beloved UVa songs, sung by the combined choruses, more than 170 voices strong. Tickets will be available at the Arts Box Office (434-924-3376), online, on the Lawn, and at the door. $10 for General Admission and $5 for Students. To learn more, go to www.artsboxoffice.virginia.edu.

Office of African-American Affairs Parent/Student Reception and Dance
8:00p.m.-11:30p.m.
Newcomb Ballroom
The Office of African-American Affairs Northern Virginia Parent Advisory Association presents their 7th Annual Parents Weekend Parent/Student Reception from 8:30-10:30 pm in the Newcomb Ballroom.  Come out and mingle with parents and students. There will also be an opportunity to meet and greet the University of Virginia’s National Pan-Hellenic Council Greeks.  For more information contact William Edwards at wpaaedwards@aol.com or Lawrence Covington at lawrencecovington@verizon.net.

The Virginia Gentlemen’s Family Weekend Concert-SOLD OUT!
9:30p.m. – 11:00p.m.
Old Cabell Hall Auditorium
UVa’s oldest a cappella group is proud to present its annual Family Weekend concert. Tickets are available on The Lawn from October 22-26 and through the UVa Arts Box Office (434-924-3376, http://artsboxoffice.virginia.edu).  Tickets are $5 for all. Please visit their website, www.thevirginiagentlemen.com, for more details.