2015 UST Family Weekend Schedule

Friday, October 3 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Experience Academic Life at St. Thomas

Visit a classroom with your son or daughter. Most regularly

scheduled classes are open and you are encouraged to attend

them with your student. Encourage your student to ask their

instructor before you visit to ensure there is space in the

classroom.

12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

First Friday Speaker Series

Nicollet Island Pavilion

The Frist Friday Speaker Series brings together hundreds of

alumni, students, faculty and staff members, and friends for

thoughtful presentations by community members. Join us for

this month’s speaker, Sam Kaplan, former US Ambassador to

Morocco, and Sylvia Chessen Kaplan. Pre-registration is

required and the cost is $25 per person. Transportation to this

event is not provided. More information about registering will

be included in your confirmation email.

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Off-Campus Student Services Open House

Room 253, Anderson Student Center

Has your student expressed interest in moving off campus?

Believe it or not, it is not too early to start thinking about

housing accommodations for next year. Drop by Off-Campus

Student Services and discuss the pros and cons of living off

campus and gain valuable information and tips to help you

navigate the process.

2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Academic Counseling & Support Drop-in Hours

Room 110, Murray-Herrick Campus Center

The staff members in Academic Counseling & Support are

committed to offering UST students helpful guidance related to

major/minor field selection, registration and graduation

planning, study skills development, and much more. Staff will

be available to answer your individual questions and concerns

as well as learn about the support services that Academic

Counseling & Support offers to UST undergraduate students.

Hospitality and Registration Center

Dean of Students Office, Room 241,

Anderson Student Center

Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Campus Store

LL, Murray-Herrick Campus Center

Tommie Shop


Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

12:00 Noon to Midnight

Friday and Saturday

Games and Bowling

Enjoy the opportunity to play any of the

electronic and table games, first come, first

serve in ‘85 (1st Floor, Anderson Student

Center), Scooters (1st Floor, Anderson

Student Center), or the Bowling Alley (Lower

Level, Anderson Student Center). Most

games are free to minimal cost with current

student ID. For those families and guests who

like to bowl, each game is $1.00 per person

and shoes are free.

3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

One Month Down: A Few More To Go - Family

Transitions Part II

Hearth Room, Anderson Student Center

The tears! The fun! The changes! Sending a student off to

college is a series of ups and downs that transcends

understanding! Discussion of the many issues and

emotional stresses arising from the changing relationship

between a college student and his or her family.

3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Junior and Senior Families: Career

Development Discussion


Meet members of the Career Development Center and learn

about how they work with UST Juniors and Seniors as they

develop their “next stage” career plans. This session will

also explain what roles family and friends can play in

assisting students with career development.

3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tea Please!

LDCW - Room 103,

O’Shaughnessy Educational Center

Tea Please! will bring together women

and men from across campus to talk

about shared experiences, individual

stories and most importantly offering an

opportunity to create a greater connection

among members of the UST family. This

event is sponsored by Luann Dummer

Center for Women and Student Diversity

& Inclusion Services. Tea, coffee and

treats will be served.

4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Guided Relaxation


The demands of life can quickly distract us from feeling well,

whole, and otherwise human. Mindfulness Practice honors

these existential needs by directing our attention to the

present moment, without being critical of ourselves or being

carried away by thought. Whether you are experienced or

new to mindfulness practice, please consider joining us in

the Wellness Center for a guided meditation session. Your

facilitator, Dr. Brendel, regularly facilitates workshops and

provides guest lectures on mindfulness practice.

8:00 p.m.

Captain James Lovell, Apollo 13: A successful

Failure

Woulfe Alumni Hall, Anderson Student Center

A great American hero, astronaut Jim Lovell is most famous

for his role in the American space age, specifically for his

calm and careful command of Apollo 13. Lovell stoically

articulated the five-word message, "Houston, we have a

problem," which quickly became a part of the American

lexicon. The infamous problem was the explosion of the

oxygen system inside the Apollo 13 spacecraft--a

malfunction that seemingly doomed the NASA team.

Through teamwork and decisive leadership Lovell and his

crew modified the lunar module into an effective lifeboat to

safely return to Earth. As captain, he was instantly

transformed into a national hero, and received the nation's

most distinguished honors including the Congressional

Space Medal of Honor and the Presidential Medal of

Freedom. Captain Jim Lovell's inspirational story is a

testament to the essential elements of heroism: a

courageous spirit, quick and well-reasoned thinking,

meticulous attention to every detail, and the spirit of

teamwork that guided him and his crew safely back to Earth.

Sponsored by University Lectures, followed by a dessert

reception.

8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Tommies Under the Stars

Observatory, Top Floor Anderson Parking Facility

When Worlds Collide: Collisions Between Galaxies. This

event will begin with an astronomy discussion and question

and answer session, followed by an opportunity to tour St.

Thomas’ state of the art observatory and, as weather

permits, to view celestial object in the night sky. Space is

limited to the first 100 registrants.

Saturday, October 4 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Self-Guided Walks


Check out our Family Weekend website to download one of

several specially designed walking maps of St. Paul campus

and neighborhood to guide you through your walk. Enjoy the

beautiful St. Paul scenery along the river.

9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Undergraduate Research Session I


Join our Tommies who have conducted undergraduate

research for an opportunity to hear about their research

experiences. Students will present work from all fields

including Natural Science, Social Science, Humanities and

Creative & Performing Arts.

9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

TOMMIE Talks


Inspired by the web phenomenon, TED Talks, which feature

"ideas worth spreading,” St. Thomas professors have been

invited to give what they deem their most popular lectures.

Dr. Carol Bruess

Communications and Journalism Department

ASC 238

Communication Patterns of Happy, Healthy Couples

Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer

Justice and Peace Studies

ASC 240

Authentic Hope: It’s The End Of The World As We Know

It, But Soft Landings Are Possible

Jessica Lane

College of Arts and Sciences - Women’s Studies - Biology

ASC 341

Women Around the World

10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Undergraduate Research Session II


Join our Tommie’s who have conducted undergraduate

research for an opportunity to hear about their research

experiences. Students will present work from all fields

including Natural Science, Social Science, Humanities and

Creative & Performing Arts.

10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Tommies Abroad

James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall, Anderson Student Center

Everything your student might forget to mention: Join the

Office of Study Abroad staff and returnee students to discuss

what families need to know about study abroad for St.

Thomas students. Topics will include affordability, financial

aid, program options for all majors, how to earn credit to-

wards graduation, health and safety, and the benefits of

spending a semester or year studying in another country.

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Undergraduate Research Showcase

Hearth Room, Anderson Student Center

Student researchers will present their collaborative research

projects at this poster session. Stop by and view the

projects and talk tot the student researchers.

11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Lunch with President Sullivan

James B. Woulfe Alumni Hall, Anderson Student Center

University of St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan invites

parents and family of St. Thomas students to join her for a

luncheon during Family Weekend. Enjoy a delicious buffet

of grilled salmon, chicken picatta and sliced beef along with

mashed potatoes, salads, and fresh fruit. Entertainment

provided by UST student group Summit Singers following

President Sullivan’s remarks. Tickets are limited and

pre-registration is required. Ticket cost is $19.50/adults and

$11/children under 12. Meal Plans are not accepted. More

information about registering will be included in your

confirmation email.

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Dessert Extravaganza

3rd Floor Atrium, Anderson Student Center

Hosted by Dean of Students Office, Off-Campus Student

Services, Student Diversity and Inclusion Services and

International Student Services, families are invited to attend

Dessert Extravaganza and mingle with other Tommie

families while enjoying delicious desserts and coffee.

1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Clic a Pic

3rd Floor Atrium, Anderson Student Center

Capture your memories of Family Weekend at our photo

booth. Gather the whole family, dress yourself in our

hilarious props and have some fun!

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Family Weekend Service Project


Over 6,000 UST students have volunteered 443,858 hours in

the last six years! Here is a chance to do a service project

with your family. Free Arts MN, located downtown

Minneapolis, brings art into the lives of children who have a

background of being at-risk youth, abused or neglected. UST

families can join the staff of our Office of Service-Learning

and Civic Engagement and Free Arts MN for an engaging

service project, creating Thank You cards to be used by Free

Arts MN. This come-and-go time, will provide an

opportunity to serve the local community.

1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

College Art Gallery Collaborative Art Tour

Starts at American Meseum of Asmat Art, 2nd Floor,


The College Art Gallery Collaborative (CAGC) invites

students and families to this annual neighborhood gallery

crawl. This free, family-friendly event features local art

exhibitions and receptions at nearly a dozen college and

university art galleries, bringing our community together in

celebration of the visual arts. The Fall Art Tour is free but

reservations are requested. Visitors will choose a starting

school, stay with the group for the duration of the tour (usually

six or seven of the galleries) and end at their starting school.

Free coach bus transportation is provided. Pre-registration is

required.

2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Residence Hall Tours

Tommie Central, Anderson Student Center

It is not too early to think about where you’ll live next year!

Tours will be offered of apartment style residence halls that

serve as popular options for our upper-class student

population.

3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Culture Link Tea


Sponsored by our International Student Services Office.

Come learn about a new country and hear about the

experience of our international students here on campus.

4:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Tour Artwork within St. Thomas

Aquinas Chapel

Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas

Explore the artwork in the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas.

The chapel artwork not only expresses the meaning of the

Christian faith and worship, it is also stamped by the history

of the university.

5:30 p.m.

Mass


Music provided by Schola Cantorum

http://www.freeartsminnesota.org/mission/

Saturday, October 4 Continued

7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

15th Annual Rectors’ Bowl Flag

Football Game

Palmer Field at O’Shaughnessy Stadium

The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity

“Sons of Thunder” will go head to head with

the Saint John Vianney seminary “JAXX”.

No tickets required

8:00 p.m.

Performance by PULSE

Schoenecker Arena, AARC

You can enjoy the unique talents of our Tommies right here

on campus as members of the UST student club PULSE will

be on stage to provide a fun-filled evening of entertainment

for one and all!

Sunday, October 5 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Twin Cities Marathon

Summit Avenue

Enjoy the annual Twin Cities Marathon, an annual local

athletic event that has several components from 5 and 10K

run to the Marathon that runs through a beautiful route taking

in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Marathon begins at 8

a.m. near the former location of the HHH Metrodome - Mall of

America Field in downtown Minneapolis and ends in St. Paul

at the Minnesota State Capitol. Your family and friends can

enjoy watching the runners on Summit from E. Mississippi

River Boulevard to the St. Paul Cathedral. The best view will

be at Summit and Cretin from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

Mass


10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Family Weekend Brunch

The View, Anderson Student Center

Family Weekend Brunch meals are purchased on site and the

price is $9.42 for adults and $7.53 for children 12 and under

tax included. Students may use their meal plan and

additional meals may be purchased with cash, check,

eXpress dollars or credit card. Students on a meal plan may

also use their guest passes to purchase additional meals.

11:00 a.m.

Mass


Music provided by Liturgical Choir

3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Women’s Soccer vs Hamline

UST South Campus Field

No tickets required.

2015 UST Family Weekend Schedule

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