Schedule of Events

WARNING: WHAT YOU SEE BELOW IS THE 2011 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS. WE ARE LEAVING IT UP SO THAT YOU CAN SEE THE TYPES OF EVENTS THAT NORMALLY TAKE PLACE DURING FFW. WE ANTICIPATE THAT THE 2012 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WILL BE READY BY MID-AUGUST.

Friday, October 21

8:30a-6:30p Guest Registration (College Hall 1898 and 1912 Rooms)
Check in just inside the main entrance of College Hall to receive your FFW packet. The packet includes nametags, your schedule for the weekend’s events, a lecture schedule, Saturday tour tickets and other helpful information. Stop across the hall and enjoy coffee or tea and a cookie.

9:00a-2:00p Class Visits for Parents
Join a regularly-scheduled class and see faculty and students in action. Available classes are listed in your FFW packet. No advance registration required, but please be aware that there may not be seats available in every class.

10:00a-4:00p Jundt Art Center & Museum
Get lost in the motion of line that Melissa Lang captures as she translates nature onto canvas and thrill to the portraits created by Stephen Rue both of whom are Spokane artists. Showcased in the Arcade Gallery of the Jundt are silver gelatin prints from the GU collection.

12:10p                  Daily Mass (University Chapel—3rd floor College Hall)
Scott Coble, S.J., Assistant Professor of Mathematics will preside.

12:30p—2:00p   Photos with Spike (Crosby Student Center)
Receive a free family photo with Spike. Head to the main steps of Crosby Student Center. See the flyer in your packet for more information.

2:00p—10:00p   Intramural & Club Sports (Mulligan Field)
Fall soccer and flag football games plus soccer and rugby practice (see schedule in FFW folder).

3:00p—4:00p         Academic Planning (College Hall 101)
Learn everything you need to know about how your student is supported in their academic pursuit.

4:00p-6:00p Autumn Gala (East Lobby of the McCarthey Athletic Center)
Join us for the FFW weekend “kickoff” event while you delight in the fruits of autumn in the Pacific Northwest. Revel in great jazz, fine wine or punch, and choice hors d’oeuvres in the company of GU community members, faculty and administrators. All family members welcome (and dress is casual)!

4:00p—7:00p Root Beer Kegger (1111 N. Cincinnati Street)
Learn more about the Student Wellness Resource Center.

7:30p Gonzaga Choir Concert (St. Aloysius Church)
Enjoy the nationally-acclaimed GU Choir under the direction of Tim Westerhaus. Donations gratefully accepted.

7:30p “The Three Musketeers” - SOLD OUT (Magnuson Theatre, CG 1st floor, east end)
If you purchased advance tickets, you’ll meet Athos, Aramis, Porthos, and their swashbuckling apprentice d’Artagnan—did you know he had a younger sister who also wants to be a Musketeer?? Lots of fast and furious swordplay!

8:00p Comedian Jeff Dye (Gym of The Martin Centre)
A laugh the whole family can enjoy! Tickets purchased through TicketsWest can be picked up at Will Call, south side of McCarthey Center. Doors open at 7:15 pm.

9:00p—11:00p Gonzaga Night at Costco (North Division Store; Open to everyone regardless of membership)
Tons of prizes and great coupons for the Gonzaga family only! Food court will be open.

Saturday, October 22

8:00a—1:00p       ROTC Cadet’s Field Training (Cataldo Dining Hall and Camp 7-Mile)
Join the award-winning Gonzaga ROTC Bulldog Battalion as they practice battle drills, movement techniques, and communication skills in a situational training exercise. Families will receive a briefing from senior cadets and lunch in the field. This event reserved for family members of cadets.

8:30a—4:30p       Registration/Hospitality Room (College Hall 1898 and 1912 Rooms)
Saturday arrivals and/or information-seekers should come to the main entrance of College Hall for coffee, cookies and conversation. Also a place to rendezvous with your student!

9:30a–10:00p       Intramural & Club Sports (Mulligan Field)
Games all day long, including women’s soccer and rugby, men’s lacrosse, rugby, soccer, & ultimate Frisbee, and more! See the flyer in your FFW folder for specific times and sport information.

9:00a or 11:00a    Academic Planning (College Hall 101, 50-minute sessions)
Learn everything you need to know about how your student is supported in their academic pursuit.

9:00a                    “Head of the Spokane” Regatta (Spokane River — site off campus)
Cheer on the GU Varsity and Novice crew teams at the last home regatta of the fall season. More information and directions can be found in your FFW packet, “Special Events” portion.

9:00a, 10:00a, 11:00a, & 1:00p      Faculty Lectures & Demonstrations
(50-minute sessions in various locations)
Jesuit education, at the movies, study abroad, TV and more—all topics guaranteed to pique your interest. See the “Lectures and Demonstrations” flyer.

9:00a—12:00p      Li’l Bulldog Activities (College Hall 1898 Room for drop-off & pick-up)
Bring your little bulldogs, ages 3 to 10, to take part in a variety of fun and free activities. Please Note: Each participant’s parent must complete an “Informed Consent” form prior to beginning this activity. Forms are available at the Registration/Hospitality Desk.

9:30a—2:30p        Little Spokane/Indian Painted Rock Hike (Meet in DeSmet Circle)
The GU Outdoors program takes you on a guided walking tour of some of the Inland Northwest’s beautiful landscapes. Advance bus reservations required.

11:00a—12:00p    Study Abroad Special Sessions (Cataldo Dining Hall)
Does your student want to travel the world? Do you want them to gain valuable lessons as they do? Then Study Abroad is your ticket! Come learn about the various programs offered through Gonzaga University. Some site specific sessions will meet before 11:00. See details in the “Lectures and Demonstrations” flyer.

11:00a—12:30p    GU Science Research Program Poster Session (Hughes Hall, 1st Floor)
Featuring research presentations by more than 30 outstanding GU biology and chemistry students. Also, learn about research opportunities both on– and off-campus.

12:00a—4:00p      Jundt Museum
See Friday’s 10:00a description.

12:00p—1:30p      Photos with Spike (Crosby Student Center, Main Steps)
Receive a free family photo with Spike. See flyer in your FFW folder for more information.

12:30p—3:00p      Green Bluff Apple Orchards (Depart from the east end of College Hall)
Enjoy a scenic tour to the foothills of Mount Spokane and explore the Cornfield Maze. Advance registration required if you will be needing transportation. Pre-purchased tickets are in your FFW packet. Maps available if driving.

1:00—2:00p          GAMP & Career Center (Wolff Auditorium, Jepson Center)
Learn about the unique opportunities for GU students to get connected with successful businesses now for post-college work.

1:00p—3:00p        Foley Field Tailgate Party
Free hamburgers and hot dogs, live music, plus test your agility and strength at the climbing wall, brought to you by ROTC.

1:00p—4:00p        Mock Trial Scrimmage (Barbieri Courtroom, School of Law)
Join Mock Trial teams 1058 and 1059 for a scrimmage, followed by a Q&A dessert reception.

1:30p—3:30p       Jesuit Community Open House (Jesuit House)
This is an opportunity to meet with Jesuit faculty and tour their Chapel, dining and living rooms. Light refreshments will be served.

2:00p                    “The Three Musketeers” - SOLD OUT (Magnuson Theatre, CG, 1st floor)
Shakespeare’s monument to love and tragedy.

2:00p                    Debate (Jepson Room 017)
Gonzaga’s debate team argues current issues of mid-term elections.

4:00p—5:00p       Kraziness in the Kennel: doors open at 3:00p (McCarthey Athletic Center)
The men’s basketball live scrimmage! Get a poster and collect autographs. Meet Spike and the cheerleaders. The concession stands will be open. No tickets needed. Seating is first-come, first- served.

7:00p-10:00p     The Knights & Setons Charity Auction (Globe Room, Cataldo)
Support Gonzaga’s service organizations while you sip wine, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, and bid on great items.

7:30p                    “The Three Musketeers” - SOLD OUT (Magnuson Theatre, College Hall, 1st floor)
See Friday’s 7:30p description.

9:00p                     Big Bing Theory Concert (The Market Place, Upper COG)
Relax to the music of the BBT—Gonzaga’s own student a cappella group.

12:00a                   Midnight GUTS—Gonzaga University Theatre Sports
(Magnuson Theatre, College Hall, 1st flr)
GU student improv at its best! Free admission. Donations gratefully accepted.

Sunday, October 23

8:30a-2:00p Hospitality Room (1898 Room, College Hall)
Last chance! Enjoy coffee and cookies!

8:30a and 11:00a Sunday Mass (St. Aloysius Church)
Jesuit Community Rector and beloved Gonzaga Professor Steve Kuder, S.J., will preside.

10:00a Crew Races (C.Y. Martin Boathouse)
Home Regatta continues with “Class Day Races.”

10:30a—2:00p Brunch (The Marketplace at the COG)
Join students for a hearty brunch before your trip home (included in your registration fee).

12:00p—8:00p Intramural Sports
Fall Soccer/Flag Football games on Mulligan Field. Volleyball games 2-6p in Rudolf Fitness Center Field House.

1:00p Women’s Soccer (Soccer Field to the west of The Martin Centre)
Cheer for GU as they take on the women of Santa Clara. Ticket cost is NOT covered by FFW registration fee—tickets may be purchased at gate.