Friday, Feb. 22, 2013
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Registration
Pick up your registration materials in the Donohoe Alumni House.
Back to the Classroom Sessions 1 - 3:15 p.m.
Join us to hear prominent Santa Clara University faculty members talk about their areas of research and study.
1 – 2 p.m.
Promoting Science & Technology for Social Benefit
Emile McAnany, Walter E. Schmidt, S.J., Professor of Communication, Department of Communication and Global Social Benefit Fellowship mentor, Center for Science, Technology, and Society
The mission of the University's Center for Science, Technology, and Society is to accelerate global, innovation-based entrepreneurship in service to humanity. Learn about the Center's role in the Core Curriculum; The Global Social Benefit Fellow student program; student grant opportunities; and the Center's signature program, the Global Social Benefit Incubator, which has helped more than 74 million people in underserved communities worldwide.
Location: Forbes Family Conference Center, Lucas Hall
Robots—Can't They All Just Get Along?
Christopher Kitts, associate professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering and director, Robotics Systems Laboratory
If one robot is good, is a group of robots great? Professor Christopher Kitts will review work in Santa Clara's Robotic Systems Laboratory. Recent work focusing on challenges and advances in the control of multi-robot systems and their application to real-world problems will be highlighted, including student involvement in experiments ranging from fleets of marine robots to clusters of satellites.
Location: Williman Room, Benson Memorial Center
Art and Life in Renaissance Venice
Blake de Maria, associate professor and chair, Department of Art and Art History
Professor Blake de Maria will share insights on daily life inside the Venetian Renaissance palaces. This examination of Venetian material culture, ranging from sumptuous pictorial cycles to gondola decoration, will illuminate daily life in one of early modern Europe's most diverse cities.
Location: Recital Hall, Music and Dance
Hot Times in a Cold Place: Insect Thermal Tolerance in the Face of Climate Change
Elizabeth Dahlhoff, professor, Department of Biology
Climate change is causing shifts in environmental temperature, forcing animals and plants to adapt, move, or go extinct. Professor Dahlhoff will discuss her sabbatical work in Finland, where she studies how an endangered group of butterflies is responding to climate change.
Location: California Mission Room, Benson Memorial Center
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2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
A Santa Clara Education at Work
Bob Finocchio, professor of practice, undergraduate business programs, Leavey School of Business and chair, SCU Board of Trustees
Professor Bob Finocchio's economics degree from Santa Clara in 1973 was just the first step in his successful career in Silicon Valley. After receiving an MBA from Harvard University in 1977, he started his career in management at ROLM Corporation. Finocchio served as president of 3Com Systems and chairman, CEO and president of Informix; currently serves on five corporate boards; and is a venture partner at Advanced Technology Ventures. Finocchio puts more than 35 years of Silicon Valley experience to work teaching undergraduate students about contemporary business issues. Come hear about Finocchio's experiences and how his SCU education set the stage for all that followed.
Location: Forbes Family Conference Center, Lucas Hall
A Great Leap Forward
Alexander Field, Michel and Mary Orradre Professor of Economics, Department of Economics
Join Professor Alexander Field as he shares insights from his recent book, A Great Leap Forward. The book focuses on a unique proposition—the most productive decade of economic growth was the 1930s at the depth of the Great Depression. Field will review the reasons behind the broad range of technological advances and innovation that occurred during the Great Depression and how this time period compares with today's economy.
Location: Parlor BC, Benson Memorial Center
Real Time Ethics at Santa Clara
Discussion led by Kirk O. Hanson, executive director, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics and David DeCosse, director of campus ethics programs, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics
Student Fellows from the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics will discuss ethical issues they and their fellow students face today, reflecting on how they can prepare to deal with these challenges.
Location: California Mission Room, Benson Memorial Center
The Peoples of Mission Santa Clara
Robert Senkewicz, professor, History Department and director, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
The site of Mission Santa Clara has been occupied by diverse groups of people over the centuries. We will take a look at the first inhabitants, the Ohlone peoples, then at the variety of Spaniards and Mexicans who later inhabited this area, and finally at the Italian Jesuits who took control and turned it into a school in the mid 19th century.
Location: Williman Room, Benson Memorial Center
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3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Q & A with the President
Have questions you've always wanted to ask? Here is your chance to ask them in this session with Santa Clara President Michael E. Engh, S.J., Provost Dennis Jacobs, and Vice Provost and Dean of Students Jeanne Rosenberger.
Location: Recital Hall, Music and Dance
Internship Strategies for Business Students
Elspeth Rossetti, director, Career Center
Internships can stimulate professional development and help launch a career. Business students will learn how to stand out in a competitive market and effectively prepare for internships that meet their needs, while parents will learn practical suggestions to assist students in their career development.
Location: California Mission Room, Benson Memorial Center
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Afternoon Activities
4:45 p.m.
President's Welcome
Welcome by Michael E. Engh, S.J., president, Santa Clara University and Jenna Saso, president, Associated Student Government.
Location: Mission Church
5:30 p.m.
Enjoy Dinner at a Local Restaurant with Your Student
6 p.m.
Men's Baseball—SCU vs. University of Illinois at Chicago
Join the crowd for peanuts and Cracker Jack.
Location: Stephen Schott Stadium
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Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Registration
Pick up your registration materials in the Donohoe Alumni House.
Breakfast Sessions 8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
For Families for All Students
Breakfast Only A continental breakfast will be provided. Come by for coffee and conversation with other parents.
Location: Williman Room, Benson Memorial Center
For Families of Seniors:
Commencement Update
Karrie Grasser, assistant vice president of university protocol and events
Meet other SCU parents and learn more about this year's commencement activities. A continental breakfast will be provided.
Location: Gathering Hall, Paul L. Locatelli, S.J. Student Activity Center
For Families of Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior Students:
How to Succeed in Study Abroad
Susan M. Popko, associate provost for International Programs and Andrea Muilenburg, assistant director for Study Abroad
Learn about academic and personal goal setting to help students get the most from Santa Clara's summer, quarter, and semester academic programs abroad. Join us as students who recently returned from studying abroad share their experiences. A continental breakfast will be provided.
Location: California Mission Room, Benson Memorial Center
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Concurrent Session I
10 – 11 a.m.
For College of Arts and Sciences Students and Family:
Internship Strategies for Arts and Sciences Students
Jennifer Ferrari, assistant director, arts and sciences, Career Center
Internships are widely recognized as the primary way to develop oneself professionally and launch a career successfully. Students in the College of Arts and Sciences will learn how to stand out in a competitive market and effectively prepare for internships that meet their needs, while parents will learn practical suggestions to assist students in their career development. A panel of juniors and seniors will share their stories and offer helpful tips on making internships work for you.
Location: Mayer Theatre
For Families of Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior Students:
How to Succeed in Study Abroad
Susan M. Popko, associate provost for International Programs and Andrea Muilenburg, assistant director for Study Abroad
This is a repeat of the breakfast session. (see description above)
Location: California Mission Room, Benson Memorial Center
Integrating Faith, Justice, and the Intellectual Life
Michael Nuttall, director of communications and operations, Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education and Michael C. McCarthy, S.J., executive director, Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education and Edmund Campion, S.J., Professor, Religious Studies Department
Learn how the Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education works towards the integration of faith, justice, and the intellectual life for students, faculty, staff, and communities both local and global through its signature programs: Bannan Institutes, Community-based Learning, Immersions, and the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.
Location: Williman Room, Benson Memorial Center
For Families of Seniors:
I've Graduated! Now What?
Kathy Kale '86, assistant vice president for alumni relations; Paul Neilan '70, senior associate director, Alumni Association; Taylor Thorn '08, assistant director, student and young alumni programs, Alumni Association
Learn the most important things about the rest of senior year and beyond: how to get ready for life after Santa Clara; how to celebrate your graduation Bronco-style; and how to network with other SCU alumni for jobs, housing, and more.
Location: Music and Dance, Recital Hall
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Concurrent Session II
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
For Families of Freshman and Sophomore Students:
Academic Advising Resources
Ed Ryan, dean, Academic Support Services and Diana Morlang, lecturer, department of Political Science and university advisor
The Drahmann Center is a key resource in the University's faculty-based advising and academic support systems. It facilitates a number of University-wide programs that promote academic success. This session will talk about the resources that the Drahmann Center offers and the strategies that your student should employ to be academically successful.
Location: Williman Room, Benson Memorial Center
Living at SCU
Maggie Malagon, director, housing business services
SCU offers great on-campus housing options for students, including traditional rooms, suites, apartments, townhouses, and mini-suite accommodations. Join us for information to help you find that perfect home for next year.
Location: Daly Science 206
For Families of Seniors:
Keeping in Touch - Leveraging Your Network
Michelle Cwirko-Godychi '03, associate director, marketing and communications and Buford Barr, lecturer, departments of communications and marketing
Broncos like hiring Broncos. Learn about establishing, expanding and nurturing your professional network. This session will also introduce you to online services offered by the Alumni Association to help build your SCU alumni professional network.
Location: Music and Dance, Recital Hall
For Families of All Students:
Spirituality.edu
Jack Treacy, S.J., director, Campus Ministry and members of the Campus Ministry team
Hear about opportunities, issues, and challenges for young adults in their spiritual development from current students and members of the campus ministry team
Location: Parlor BC, Benson Memorial Center
For School of Engineering Students and Family:
Internship Strategies for Engineering Students
Dean Ku, assistant director, business and engineering, Career Center
Internships are widely recognized as the primary way to develop oneself professionally and launch a career successfully. Engineering students will learn how to stand out in a competitive market and effectively prepare for internships that meet their needs, while parents will learn practical suggestions to assist students in their career development. A panel of juniors and seniors will share their stories and offer helpful tips on making internships work for you.
Location: Daly Science 207
For Families of LEAD Scholars:
LEAD Scholars Program
Erin Kimura-Walsh, assistant director, LEAD Scholars Program and lecturer, Ethnic Studies Department and Carole Wentz, assistant to the director, LEAD Scholars Program
This session is designed primarily for parents of freshman LEAD scholars, and will explore the LEAD Scholars Program, including the academic opportunities and support it provides LEAD Scholars throughout their four years at Santa Clara University. This session may be available in Spanish, as well as English. Please indicate your language preference. Extended session from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch included.
Location: Arts and Sciences, Wiegand Room
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Lunch Sessions 12:30 - 2 p.m.
Lunch will be served in all locations at 12:30 p.m. You are invited to attend the program, which will begin at 1 p.m., even if you do not purchase lunch.
For Families of Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior Students::
Lunch and Undergraduate Research and Creative Expression Forums
See the types of research and creative projects that our undergraduate students are participating in. The sessions will be organized by college and school. A ticketed lunch will be served at each location. You are invited to attend the forum even if you do not purchase lunch.
College of Arts & Sciences
Come hear about the exciting work our students are doing in the Arts and Sciences, meet the students, and learn about their projects.
Location: Gathering Hall, Paul L. Locatelli, S.J. Student Activity Center
School of Engineering
Meet Dean Godfrey Mungal and see the types of research and creative projects that our undergraduate Engineering students are completing.
Location: California Mission Room, Benson Memorial Center
Leavey School of Business
Join Dean Drew Starbird for a welcome as well as learn more about unique course offerings and current initiatives in the business school. The focus areas include
Senior Capstone Course and Project and
Entrepreneurship: A New Minor and More.
Location: Lucas Hall Lobby and Forbes Conference Room
For Families of Seniors:
Senior Transitions: Making the Shift
Elizabeth Krishnan, associate director, Career Center
College graduation is a time of transition—not just for students but for parents, too. Roles are changing and new challenges lie ahead. How can students get ready for this shift and how can parents help themselves and their student with the new road ahead? Come learn about ways to deal with this transition and also hear the journeys of a panel of young alumni who have found their way in the world. Find out about programs and resources the Career Center provides to assist students and alumni in preparing for and navigating the road toward graduation.
Location: Williman Room, Benson Memorial Center
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Optional Afternoon Activities
2 p.m.
Visit the de Saisset Museum
Enjoy an exciting afternoon of art, entertainment, and fun at the de Saisset Museum's Family Day! Held in conjunction with Santa Clara University's Family Weekend, Family Day features a variety of activities for all ages. This Family Day is focused on Native American culture and will include a scavenger hunt, photo booth, dance performance, and hands-on art. Activities are ongoing throughout the afternoon, and admission is FREE! This program is funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Docent tours will be available on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m.
Current exhibits at the de Saisset Museum include Clay in the Bay, Face: Portraits by Valentin Popov, and Henrietta Shore: Understanding Nature.
Women's Basketball—SCU vs. Pepperdine University
Location: Leavey Center
Evening Program
5 p.m.
Family Mass
A liturgy planned by the students and celebrated by Michael E. Engh, S.J.
Location: Mission Church
7 p.m.
Senior Parent Dinner Dance and Reception
For the Class of 2013 and their parents. Imperial Ballroom, Fairmont San Jose, 170 S. Market St., San Jose (Please note: Shuttle service will be available between SCU and the Fairmont Hotel from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.)
7 p.m. Reception
8 p.m. Candlelight Dinner followed by dancing to the music of the Groove Doctors
Advance reservations required
All seating is reserved
Attire: Semi-formal
Other On-campus Events
- Dialoging with Sacred Texts: An Exhibit of Sacred Texts Past, Present and Future, Friday, Feb. 22 - Sunday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Archives and Special Collections, third floor, Library and Learning Commons
- SCU Invitational, SCU Women's Softball vs. San Jose State University, Friday, Feb. 22, 5:45 p.m., SCU Softball Field
- SCU Women's Lacrosse vs. Cal Poly, Friday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m., Bellomy Field
- SCU Men's Baseball vs. University of Illinois at Chicago, Saturday, Feb. 23, 1 p.m. (Note, the starting time is for the first game of a double-header), Stephen Schott Stadium
- 2009 Solar Decathlon House, Open House, Saturday, Feb. 23, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
- SCU Invitational, SCU Women's Softball vs. Idaho State University, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2 p.m., SCU Softball Field
- SCU Men's Rugby vs. Sacramento State University, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2 p.m., Bellomy Field
- SCU Men's Club Volleyball vs. Cal Poly, Saturday, Feb. 23, 5 p.m., Pat Malley Fitness Center, Court 3
- SCU Invitational, SCU Women's Softball vs. Fresno State University, Saturday, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m., SCU Softball Field
- SCU Women's Water Polo vs. CSU Monterey Bay, time TBD, Sullivan Aquatic Center
- SCU Women's Tennis vs. Cal Poly, Sunday, Feb. 24, 11 a.m., Degheri Tennis Center
- SCU Invitational, SCU Women's Softball vs. Cal State Northridge, Sunday, Feb. 24, 1:30 p.m., SCU Softball Field
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