Friends & Family Weekend
Wells College

November 4 – 6, 2005

{Tentative schedule}

Friday, November 4

3:00-9:00 p.m. Check-in

Main Lobby.

8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Bookshop open

Smith Hall.

6:00 p.m. Dinner on your own. Check the dining-out guide for suggestions.

7:30 p.m. Wells College Theatre Department presents “A Piece of My Heart.”* Student drama production at 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Phipps Auditorium, Macmillan Hall.

8:00 p.m. Movement Workshop lead by Professor Jeanne Goddard, Professor of Dance. Coffee and dessert will be provided.

Sommer Center, Smith Hall.

Saturday, November 5

8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Check-in

Main Lobby.

8:00-9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast

Main Lobby.

9:15-11:15 a.m. Interest Sessions. Two sessions repeated; choose one to attend at 9:15 a.m. and one to attend at 10:15 a.m.

9:15 a.m. 1^st Interest Session.

· Book Arts Program led by Terrence Chouinard, Director of the Books Arts Center, and Nancy Gil, Assistant Director of the Book Arts Center.

Books Arts Center, Morgan Hall.

· History of Wells led by alumna Jane Marsh Dieckmann, Class of 1955.

Art Exhibit Room, Macmillan Hall.

· The Physics of Music led by Scott Heinekamp, Professor of Physics.

Room 102, Zabriskie Hall.

10:15 a.m. 2^nd Interest Session. Repeat of previous interest sessions.

11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Class Receptions

· Class of 2006 – Mother/Daughter Brunch.

Sommer Center, Smith Hall.

· Class of 2007 – Scrapbooking. Enjoy a relaxing activity that you can take home with you.

North Wing, Dining Hall.

· Class of 2008 – Class Birthday Party. Join the Class of ’08 as they celebrate their 1^st full year at Wells College.

Smoker, Main Building.

· Class of 2009 – Leaf pressing. Enjoy a chance to take the beautiful fall in Aurora home with you.

South Wing, Dining Hall.

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Bookshop open.

Smith Hall.

10:30a.m. – Noon Brunch. See Dining Hall Hours and Prices for more information.**

Dining Hall.

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Wells College hosts the 2005 AWCC women’s soccer championship. Games at various times.

AA Fields.

12:30 – 2:00 p.m. Taste of Aurora. Friends and Families and will have the opportunity to experience the culinary samplings of village establishments.

Main Street, Aurora.

2:00- 4:30 p.m. Family and Friends Weekend Trips. Sign-ups for weekend trips will be available during Check-in. Limited transportation will be provided and is available on a first come, first served basis, however, you may take your own vehicle to the various locations—please follow Wells College vans. Fees for all trips and transportation are included in your registration fee.

Meet in front of Main Building.

· Winery Tour. Visit Treleavan Winery, located in King Ferry, and Long Point Winery, located in Aurora.

· MacKenzie-Childs Studio and Farmhouse Tour. Visit the world- renowned MacKenzie-Childs pottery studio and grounds.

4:30- 6:00 p.m. Welcoming Reception at the President’s home. Greet President Ryerson and see historic Taylor House.

Taylor House, Main Street, Aurora.

6:00-7:30pm Friends and Families Weekend Dinner. Entertainment will be provided by the Wells College Jazz Band and Concert Choir. Open to pre-registrants only.

Sommer Center, Smith Hall.

7:30 p.m. Wells College Theatre Department presents “A Piece of My Heart.”* Student drama production at 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Phipps Auditorium, Macmillan Hall.

Sunday, November 6

8:00- 9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast.

Lobby of Main Building.

10:00am Non-Denominational Worship Service with Reverend James K.

Boodley, Wells College Chaplain

Chapel, Main Building.

10:30a.m.-noon Brunch. See Dining Hall Hours and Prices for more information.**

Dining Hall.

2:00 p.m. Wells College Theatre Department presents; “A Piece of My Heart.”* Student drama production at 2:00 p.m.; doors open at 1:30 p.m.

Phipps Auditorium, Macmillan Hall.

2:00 p.m. Championship game. Wells College Hosts the 2005 AWCC Women’s Soccer Championship.

AA Fields.

* Theatre production. Wells College Theatre Department presents A Piece of My Heart by Shirley Lauro. The fall student drama production speaks to the human effect of war, lending an inside look at combat from a woman's perspective. A Piece of My Heart focuses on the challenges that were particular to women in Vietnam. The play follows the story of three nurses, a Red Cross worker, a Women’s Army Corps member, and a USO entertainer as they volunteer for, serve in, and return home from Vietnam. The cast and crew are comprised of returning, first year, and transfer students. Please join us in Phipps Auditorium to commemorate the 30^th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. This show is recommended for ages 13 and up. Tickets available at the door. Doors open at 7:00pm; curtain at 7:30pm.

** Dining Hall Hours and Prices

Brunch Saturday & Sunday 10:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Ages 13 and Up……………………………………………….$5.00

Ages 5-12……………………………………………………...$2.50

4 and Younger………………………………………………...FREE

Dinner Friday 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Saturday 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Ages 13 and Up……………………………………………….$7.00

Ages 5-12……………………………………………………...$3.50

4 and Younger…………………………………………………FREE

Special Thanks to…

The Officers from the Classes of 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

President Lisa Marsh Ryerson.

Assistant to the President Meredith VanDuyne.

Dean Karen Green

Dean Ellen Hall

Dean Kelly Moselle

Dean Dan Van Vechten

Assistant to the Dean of Students Jenn Bell

Chaplain James K. Boodley

Jane Marsh Dieckmann ’55

Director of Athletics Lyn LaBar

Wells College Jazz Band and Concert Choir

Interim Director of Campus Involvement Stacy Sharpe

Director of Alumnae Relations Pam Sheradin

Graphic Designer Janet Mapstone

Food Service General Manager Gary Aubin

The entire Sodexho Campus Services staff

Michael Carter and the Office of Campus Safety staff

Kim Fritz and the transportation staff

Jim Chase and the facility service staff

Bookshop clerk Mary Lyon

The Office of Campus Involvement’s work-study students

The Aurora Foundation

MacKenzie-Childs Ltd.

Long Point Winery

King Ferry Winery

Special thanks to the Office of Annual Giving for the Wells College pens.

This weekend would not have been possible without all of you!

Have a wonderful weekend!