Homecoming & Parents Weekend 2008

Save the date: October 24 – 26, 2008

Homecoming/Parents & Family Weekend

Weekend activities will include:

• Friday, October 24, 2008 

  Parent Information Sessions

  9 a.m.  Roadmap to a Rewarding Career
  This panel presentation explores the ways that students benefit from the services provided by the University of Denver Career Center throughout their undergraduate years.  Those attending this program will review services offered, and the career planning calendar that will assist undergraduates in gaining the maximum benefit from their academic and personal experiences, and hear from students who have used the Career Center to secure internships and other meaningful career experiences.

  10 a.m.    Study Abroad and the Cherrington Global Scholars Initiative – featuring Carol Fairweather, Director Study Abroad.  Learn about the programs available to DU students and the initiative for an affordable study abroad.  Students will share study abroad experiences and answer questions.

  11 a.m.     Chasing Rabbits   This discussion with Professor Corey Ciocchetti from DU’s Business Ethics and Legal Studies Department encourages people of all ages to chase the truly important things in life such as a solid character, strong personal relationships and a sense of contentment. These “real rabbits” are compared and contrasted to worldly types of success such as excessive wealth, popularity and prestige. Audience members leave with a better sense of what it takes to develop character, set priorities and gain a big-picture perspective.

  7:37 p.m. Pioneer Mens Hockey vs Ohio State

• Saturday, October 25, 2008

  9 – 10:30 a.m.   Parents Breakfast with the Chancellor
  Students may sleep in while you join DU parents and staff for breakfast and an address and Q&A from Chancellor Coombe.  Seating by region will provide an opportunity to meet other parents from your area.

  3 p.m. Homecoming Parade

  7:07 p.m. Pioneer Mens Hockey vs Ohio State

• Sunday, October 26, 2008

  9 – 10 a.m.  Family Breakfast at Phipps Estate
  11 a.m – 1 p.m. Family Brunch at Phipps Estate
  As a special culmination to the weekend, your family will feast at a beautiful buffet while stepping back in time to a period of graciousness in the elegance of Phipps Mansion. 
  http://www.du.edu/phipps/mansion.html

 

Frontier Airlines discount

Frontier Airlines is providing a 10% discount on airfare for DU Homecoming/Parents & Family Weekend 2008.

To purchase discounted tickets, visit the Frontier Airlines website www.frontierairlines.com and select Plan & Book and then Flight Finder. In the Meeting ID box, enter E84A2X.