PARENT & FAMILY WEEKEND 2014 COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC EVENT SCHEDULE Friday-Saturday, October 24-25, 2014 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2014 Parent & Family Weekend Check-In 1pm-7pm, University Union (65) Plaza Advance reservations are required by October 14 at parent.calpoly.edu COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Wine & Viticulture 1pm-2pm & 2pm-3pm, Crops Unit (17-0015) WVIT 101: From Vine to Bottle Tour the campus varietal vineyard and pilot winery with current students and faculty and learn the fundamentals of wine grape growing and wine making. Recreation, Parks & Tourism Administration 3pm, Location TBD Recreation, Parks & Tourism Administration: Live. Protect. Explore. Meet with faculty and students to find our more about the “Learn By Doing” opportunities offered to RPTA students. Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences 2pm-3pm, 180-209 Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences Tour Tour of the Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences Department Laboratories and Field Labs. BioResource & Agricultural Engineering 2pm-4pm, ITRC Conference Room (08a-002) BioResource & Agricultural Engineering: “Hands-On” Learning Experience Join our enthusiastic BRAE instructors and current students for a brief description of our programs, facility tour, hands-on demonstrations and information on career opportunities for our graduates. Agricultural Education & Communication 3pm, Ag Circle (outside building 10) Agricultural Science & Agricultural Communication Department/Farm Tour A walking tour and bus tour of the facilities available for hands-on experiences for Ag Science and Ag Communication majors. COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN Architectural Engineering 6pm, KTGY Gallery (21-105) Architectural Engineering Reception with Mini-Lecture Join the Architectural Engineering Department for a wine and cheese reception and mini-lecture. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Materials Engineering 3pm-4:30pm, 192-204 It’s a Materials World: Lab Tours & Demonstrations Join Materials Engineering faculty, staff and students for lab tours of materials characterization and testing and demonstrations of new and interesting materials. Aerospace Engineering 3pm-5pm, Location TBD Aerospace Engineering Faculty/Staff Meet & Greet, Presentation and Reception Enjoy a presentation from Aerospace Engineering faculty on AERO topics with a Q&A panel, then meet and mingle with faculty and staff afterwards during the reception. Biomedical Engineering & General Engineering 3pm-5pm, Bonderson Projects Center (197-104) Biomedical Engineering/General Engineering Meet & Greet This meet-and-greet style reception includes informal discussion with parents and faculty, a question and answer session with a student panel, and verbal presentations of student projects. Computer Engineering 3:30pm-5:30pm, 20-128 Computer Engineering Faculty Meet & Greet and Ice Cream Social Computer Engineering parents and students are invited to meet and mingle with program faculty, then join the department for an old-fashioned ice cream social. Electrical Engineering 3:30pm-5:30pm, Forbes Faculty Offices (20A Lobby) Electrical Engineering Panel Discussion with Industry and Ice Cream Social Join Electrical Engineering faculty and students for a panel discussion and question and answer session with the EE’s Industrial Advisory Board members, followed by an old-fashioned ice cream social. Mechanical Engineering 4pm-5:30pm, 197-107 Mechanical Engineering Showcase and Ambassadors Tour Enjoy light refreshments as faculty, staff, ambassadors and student club members are available to answer questions about the program, student clubs, tour department labs, and view the Mustang 60 Machine Shop. Student-designed club vehicles will also be on display. COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS 2pm-4pm, Baker Center for Science and Mathematics Self-Guided/Student Ambassador-led tours of the Baker Center Open to parents/families of all Cal Poly students – stop by the Baker Center and take a self-guided or student ambassador-led tour. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2015 Parent & Family Weekend Check-In 8am-2pm, University Union (65) Plaza Advance reservations are required by October 14 at parent.calpoly.edu COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN Construction Management 9am-12pm, 187 - Mezzanine Construction Management Facility Tours & Demonstrations Architectural Engineering 11am, Engineering West Courtyard (Building 21) Architectural Engineering BBQ & Presentation Join the Architectural Engineering Department for a BBQ, meet and greet with faculty, and presentation from the ARCE department head. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Aerospace Engineering 9am-12pm, Soccer Field (pending approval) Rocket Competition Join Aerospace Engineering faculty and students in true “Learn by Doing” fashion for an exciting rocket launch competition. Computer Engineering 10:00am-1:00pm, Performing Arts Center Pavilion Computer Engineering Hands-On Robots Parents join CPE Director John Oliver for breakfast, an overview of the CPE program and a fun hands-on robot activity. Electrical Engineering 10:00am-12pm, Forbes Faculty Offices (20A Lobby) Electrical Engineering Hands-On Activity Session Join the Electrical Engineering department for hands-on, faculty-led activities designed to give parents and students an inside look into the academic life of an Electrical Engineering student. ORFALEA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS All majors – Orfalea College of Business 9:30am-10:30am & 11:15am-12:15pm, 03-213 “Learn By Doing” at Orfalea Presentations Gain a better understanding of the application of Orfalea College of Business curriculum in real world situations. Hear from the Dean and then from student leaders and standout seniors about their internships, projects and unique experiences as Orfalea students. All majors – Orfalea College of Business 10:30am-11:15am, Orfalea Breezeway Orfalea College of Business Meet & Greet Reception Join the Orfalea College of Business for a meet and greet reception with the Dean and student presenters over coffee and cookies. COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS All majors –College of Liberal Arts 10am-12pm, Performing Arts Center Lobby (06) Coffee & Careers: Exploring Where Your Liberal Arts Degree Can Take You Explore the many career paths of a liberal arts degree with CLA staff experts and students, and learn ways to maximize opportunities at Cal Poly. COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS All majors – College of Science & Mathematics 9am-9:45am, Baker Center for Science and Mathematics (180) Self-Guided/Student Ambassador-led tours of the Baker Center Stop by the Baker Center and take a self-guided or student ambassador-led tour. All majors – College of Science & Mathematics 10am-10:45am, Baker Center (180-101) Presentation in Science & Mathematics 10:45am-11:30am, Baker Center, TBD Various Locations by Dept. Breakouts by Department Join Dean Phil Bailey and student, faculty, staff and advising representatives for interactive college and department presentations on student life, curriculum and research opportunities. Please Note: dates/times/venues of events subject to change.
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