PARENTS WEEKEND

3:00-5:00 PM

Early Bird Registration available in the Campus Center main lobby.

7:30 PM

The Glass Menagerie, TePaske Theatre, Sioux Center Public High School.

8:00 AM-8:00 PM

Registration, Campus Center main lobby. This should be your first stop on campus. Here you will pick up meal tickets you have reserved, get an updated schedule of events, get your name tag (free pass into some events), and get your questions answered.

8:00 AM-3:00 PM

Visit Classes. Stop by registration to get schedules/locations for all classes. Professors are expecting you; just walk in.

10:00 AM

Campus tour. Meet at registration in the Campus Center's main lobby.

11:00 AM

DC Broader Vision Seminars

Dordt College Prairie. Learn about the development of Dordt's prairie, recent management practices, and future plans to restore native plants. Prairie walk with Dordt College Prairie Curator Robb De Haan will follow. Science Building, Room 108

 

Students Develop Ag Safety Device. Agriculture students developed a dust explosion simulator to help promote fire and explosion safety. Two different groups of students researched, designed, built, and tested the simulator, which promotes agricultural safety in the classroom and agricultural businesses. Join students and Dr. Duane Bajema to learn how it works. Science building, Room 101

 

Business Students as Consultants. The Dordt College Business Administration Department has a long history of providing internships for business and accounting majors. In recent years, the department has added small group consulting projects that provide a great hands-on learning experience for the students, and expand the college's impact and relevance in the community. Instructor of Business Dale Zevenbergen and students will provide an overview of this program that blends classroom instruction and internship experiences. Campus Center, Room 318

2:00 PM

Art Tour. Join art professor David Versluis for a walk around campus to see Dordt's diverse art collection. Meet at the information desk in the Campus Center.

3:00 PM

Campus Tour. Meet at registration in the Campus Center's main lobby.

3:00 PM

DC Broader Vision Seminars

A Globally-Engaged Campus. Some people jokingly say that Dordt College is in the middle of nowhere. Curtis Taylor and Linda Van Wyk disagree; they say that Dordt College is one step away from ANYWHERE! Join Dr. Taylor and Van Wyk as they describe the ways Dordt College is responding to the Board of Trustees initiative to build a globally-engaged campus. They will discuss e¢ orts to increase the number of international students on Dordt’s campus, to create and enhance study abroad opportunities, and to develop relationships with international institutions that can assist our students, faculty, and alumni. Campus Center, Room 318

4:30 PM

The Goheen Gallop 5k Fun Run. Participants receive a free race t-shirt with awards to age group winners. Refreshments provided. Entrance fee: $20. To pre-register and get details email Eric at rctdr@dordt.edu. Registrants please include t-shirt size, age, and gender. Proceeds go to a local ministry.

7:00 PM

Fall Music Festival, B.J. Haan Auditorium. Concert includes most vocal and instrumental groups. No tickets or reservations needed; free will offering.

7:30 PM

Blades Hockey, Vernon Arena. Tickets can be purchased at the Blades table in the Campus Center or at the door.

9:00-10:30 PM

Complimentary Standing Reception, for guests, students, and faculty, Rec Center. This is a great opportunity to meet other parents and your student's professors.

9:30 PM (approx.)

Dedication of the clock tower (on site) following the Fall Music Festival

10:30 PM

Comedy League, B.J. Haan Auditorium. Free admission.

10:30 PM

Late Night with the Defenders. Late Night with the Defenders. Take in an inter-squad women and men’s basketball scrimmage plus half-time entertainment, introduction of players, and more. The women will begin at 10:30 p.m. with the men to follow.

8:00 AM-Noon

Registration, Campus Center main lobby.

8:45 AM-10:15 AM

President's Brunch, Rec Center. This sit-down meal includes a brief welcome and campus updates from President and Mrs. Zylstra, and it’s a great place to meet other parents and friends. The meal is complimentary. Because it is attended by 600-700 guests, your RSVP before you arrive on campus is appreciated.

8:45 AM-10:30 AM

Siblings Brunch, Campus Center. This activity is designed for preschool to high school weekend guests. Meet promptly at 8:45 a.m. in the lower level of the Campus Center. The group will walk together for a complimentary breakfast in the Commons followed by age-appropriate activities (crafts and Game Room). Please pick up younger children by 10:30 a.m. in the Campus Center (lower level). Reservations appreciated.

11:00 AM

DC Broader Vision Seminars

Science Research at Dordt: Join science faculty and students as they share collaborative research projects in plant population genetics, prairie restoration, and butterfly milkweed studies. Observe lab projects, learn about exciting plans for lab expansion, and learn how our students work with and learn from local businesses. Meet in the Science building, Room 101

11:00 AM

Mini Jazz Band Concert followed by The Canons, Campus Center. Free. Note change of time.

11:00 AM

See awarding winning documentary, Sioux County Agriculture, filmed by Dordt Students and Prairie Grass Productions. See the film, meet the film makers. Ribbens Academic Center, Room 1148.

1:00 PM

The Glass Menagerie, TePaske Theater.

1:00 PM

Campus Tour. Meet at Information Desk in the Campus Center.

1:30 PM

Women JV Volleyball vs. Hastings. Complimentary with name tag as your pass.

2:00 PM

Organ recital, B.J. Haan Auditorium. Free admission.

3:00 PM

Women Varsity Volleyball vs. Hastings. Complimentary with name tag as your pass.

4:15 PM

Blades Hockey. Vernon Arena. Tickets can be purchased at the team table in the Campus Center or at the gate.

7:30 PM

The Glass Menagerie, TePaske Theater.

8:00-9:00 PM

Star gazing in Dordt's observatory. Jupiter will be clearly visible! Science Building, 2nd floor, follow the signs.

8:30 PM

Praise and Worship, Campus Center.

9:00-10:30 PM

Complimentary Ice Cream Social for students and guests, Commons. Here's another opportunity to visit with parents, grandparents, and friends.

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM