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Wednesday, August 27, 2008

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel
Enjoy appetizers and drinks with your Pitzer student, meet new friends and ask questions of staff and faculty. Please register for this event.

Thursday, August 28, 2008

8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Registration & Continental Breakfast
Multipurpose Room, Gold Student Center
On arrival, pick up your parent information packet and other materials. Once you've checked in, feel free to tour the College on foot or help your student move into his/her room.

8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Photo Op
Room 107, Gold Student Center

Take a complimentary photo with your son or daughter! Also offered at 3:30 p.m. and Friday morning.

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Hospitality Room
Living Room, McConnell Center

For those "in between" times, rest in this air-conditioned living room and enjoy light refreshments.

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Insights into Life at Pitzer: Your Questions Answered
Founders Room, McConnell Center

Take this opportunity to ask questions and gather information about Pitzer College and your son or daughter’s life on campus. Offered again at 2:00 p.m.

12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Parent Welcome Lunch
McConnell Dining Hall, McConnell Center

Meet President Laura Skandera Trombley and other key senior administrators. Please register for this event.

2:00 - 3:15 p.m.
Insights into Life at Pitzer: Your Questions Answered
Founders Room, McConnell Center

Take this opportunity to ask questions and gather information about Pitzer College and your son or daughter’s life on campus.

3:30 -5:00 p.m.
Parent Resource Fair
Multipurpose Room, Gold Student Center

Meet representatives and gather information from various Pitzer and Consortium offices and programs including Monsour Counseling and Psychological Services, Chicano/Latino Student Affairs, Campus Safety, Career Services, Hillel, International Place, Black Student Affairs, Chaplains, Health Education Outreach, Center for Asian/Pacific American Students, Study Abroad, Huntley Bookstore, and the Pitzer Parent Leadership Council.

3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Photo Op
Outside of the McConnell Center Living Room

Take a complimentary photo with your son or daughter! Also available Friday morning.

5:00 -5:45 p.m.
Faculty Welcome
Pellisier Mall (Mounds)
Near McConnell Center

Join us for this time honored tradition as our faculty welcome new students to Pitzer.

6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Parent Mixer and Reception
739 Harvard Ave., Residence of President Laura Skandera Trombley

Meet President Trombley, her husband Nelson, and son Sparkey, in addition to members of the Pitzer faculty and staff. Please register for this event.

Friday, August 29, 2008

7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast with Your Student
McConnell Dining Hall, McConnell Center

7:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Photo Op
McConnell Center Dining Hall

Take a complimentary photo with your son or daughter!

** Please note that this is a tentative schedule, subject to change. Upon arrival please refer to your Welcome Week packet for more detailed information.

         
        Parents: For more information, please visit the Information for New Parents pages.