Freshman Parent Weekend
Freshman Parent Weekend 2011 Program:
Friday, October 14, 2011
6:45:-7:45 p.m. Parent Trolley Tour of the City of Pittsburgh (Advanced
Reservations Required)
Boarding on McAnutly Drive in front of the Bayer Leaning Center.
7:00 p.m. Women's Volleyball vs. LaSalle University
Palumbo Center
7:00 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. St. Louis University
Rooney Field
8:00 p.m. Spotlight Musical Theater presents preview of upcoming musical, "All Shook Up"
613 Union
8:00 p.m. Dessert Reception for Legacy Students and Parents
613 Union
9:00 p.m. DUKESFEST
A.J. Palumbo Center
Saturday, October 15, 2011
8:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Registration
Third Floor Concourse, Duquesne Union
(Late arrivals for Freshman Parent Weekend may pick up meal tickets at meal functions)
8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Coffee House/Meet and Greet
Africa Room, Third Floor, Duquesne Union
A time to get your questions answered in an information atmosphere. Participants include Career Services, Center for Student Involvement, Commuter Affairs, Freshman Development and Special Student Services, Greek Life, Health Service, Multicultural Affairs, Residence Life, Spiritan Campus Ministry, and Student Conduct.
Individual appointments with the following offices: (Advance Appointments Required)
- Financial Aid
- University Counseling Center
Michael P. Weber Learning Skills Center
Learn about tutoring by fully qualified tutors available to all University students.
Michael P. Weber Learning Skills Center, Ground Floor, Administration Building10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Academic School Meetings with Deans and Advisors
McAnulty College of Liberal Arts, Dr. James Swindal, Acting Dean
Room 104, College Hall
A.J. Palumbo School of Business, Dr. William Spangler, Associated Dean of Academic Affairs
Rockwell Hall, Lecture Hall #2, Commons Level
School of Education, Dr. Olga Welch, Dean
Room 613, Duquesne Union
John G. Rangos Sr. School of Health Sciences, Dr. Gregory Frazer, Dean
Room 323 Rangos School of Health Sciences
Mary Pappert School of Music, Kenneth Burky, Professor
PNC Recital Hall, Pappert Music School
Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Dr. David Seybert, Dean
Laura Falk Lecture Hall, Mellon Science Hall
School of Nursing, Leah Cunningham, Assistant Dean
Room 539, Fisher Hall
Mylan School of Pharmacy, Dr. Douglas Bricker, Dean
Maurice Falk Lecture Hall, Mellon Science Hall
11:00 a.m. Lunch hosted by the Executive Vice President for Student Life, Fr.
Sean Hogan, C.S.Sp. (Advanced Reservations Required)
Ballroom, Fourth Floor, Duquesne Union.
12:00 p.m. Football Game- Duquesne vs. Central Connecticut State
(Tickets may be purchased at the game for $8 each) - Rooney Field
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Interest Session: "It's All Greek To Me! Helping Parents Understand the Advantages of Joining a Greek Organization, Honor Society and/or Professional Organization" A panel of student leaders, facilitated by the Office of Greek Life, will explain the advantages of becoming involved in Greek Life during college.
Africa Room, Third Floor, Duquesne Union
Possible Afternoon Off Campus Options
- Gateway Clipper Cruise-Take a cruise on the Three Rivers and see Pittsburgh from the water. (Reservations strongly recommended).
- Gathering Fall Student Provisions-Waterfront or Ross Park Shopping Centers. Information and directions will be available at Registration.
- Just Ducky Tours-Showing off Pittsburgh by LAND and WATER in the same vehicle. (Reservations strongly recommended).
Dinner on your own either off campus or on a cash basis in the Hogan Dining Room, Towers Living Learning Center
5:30 p.m. Honors College Reception -
Come join the Honors College Faculty, Students and Parents for hors d'oeuvres and refreshments before the Freshman Talent Show
Second Floor Student Lounge, Assumption Living Learning Center
7:00 p.m. Office of Residence Life Coffee House and Freshman Talent
Show
Ballroom, Fourth Floor, Duquesne Union
Sunday, October 16, 2011
9:00 a.m. Concelebrated Mass
Duquesne Chapel
10:00 a.m. Farewell Breakfast hosted by University President, Dr. Charles J.
Dougherty (Advanced Reservations Required)
Ballroom, Fourth Floor, Duquesne Union
1:00 p.m. Women's Volleyball vs. Temple University
Palumbo Center
1:00 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. Charlotte
Rooney Field
Need Overnight Accommodations?
Reserve a room in advance at one of these select area hotels and be sure to ask for the Duquesne University Freshman Parent Weekend special rate:
- Cambria Suites Pittsburgh at Consol energy Center, Downtown: 412.381.6687
Reserve by September 23 for a special room rate of $139 per day*
- Doubletree Hotel & Suites City Center, Downtown: 1-800-222 TREE (8733)
Reserve by September 14 for rate of $125/day for a Standard Room, or $155 for
a One Bedroom Suite*
- Holiday Inn Express/Soutside: 412.488.1130
Reserve by September 14 for rate of $108/day*
- Mainstay Suites, Near Airport: 412.490.7343
Reserve by September 28 for a special room rate of $75/day
- Pittsburgh Marriott City Center, Downtown: 1-800-228-9290 or 412.471.4000
Reserve by September 23 for rate of $135/day*
- Radisson Hotel, Green Tree: 412.922.8400
Reserve by September 23 for a special room rate of $94/day
- Wyndham Hotel-University Place, Oakland: 412.683.2040
Reserve by September 14 for rate of $123/day*
- SpringHill Suites, Pittsburgh: 412.488.8003
Reserve by August 15 for rate of $108/day*
*There is an additional charge for parking.*
For additional information about Freshman Parent Weekend, please contact 412.396.6657
