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Friday, October 3

Register by September 29!

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1:00— 6:00 p.m.	Weekend Registration and Check-In Pick-up your Homecoming and Family Weekend packet, event schedule and tickets, T-shirts, campus map and more. Location: Rinker Atrium, Argyros Forum Lobby
11:00 a.m. —Noon	Parents Go to Class Location: Argyros Forum, Lyon Conference Center, Room 202
Noon—5:00 p.m.	Art Exhibit: Documental: Contemporary Video Art from Europe Co-curated by professor Micol Hebron and artist Kim Schoenstadt Documental is a video exchange between artists in Los Angeles and Dusseldorf. Four German artists from The Nuans Gallery (Anina Brisolla, Guido van der Werve, Koa Okada and Marcus Herse) will examine elements of performance and documentation, endurance and the role of the medium of video in this interplay. For information, please call (714) 997-6729. Location: Moulton Center, Guggenheim Gallery
12:30—1:30 p.m.	Parents Go to Class Location: Argyros Forum, Lyon Conference Center, Room 202
2:00— 3:00 p.m.	Parents Go to Class Location: Argyros Forum, Lyon Conference Center, Room 202
2:00— 3:00 p.m.	Marion Knott Studios Tour This Tour of Chapman's state-of-the-art film and media arts building includes classrooms, soundstages, the Paul and Daranne Folino Theater and more. Location: Marion Knott Studios
2:00 p.m.	Men’s Soccer: Chapman vs. La Sierra University This game requires a drive to Riverside County, but it's still close enough to include in your plans as you support Chapman student athletes during Homecoming and Family Weekend. Admission is free with Chapman Student ID, $5 adult, $3 with other school ID. Location: University of Riverside, Riverside, CA (refer to map)
2:30—3:15 p.m.	Campus Tour: Sights and Stories of Chapman Enjoy the sights and history of our beautiful campus as well as a sneak preview of our future plans. This tour is guided by a Chapman Student Ambassador and will end in the Attallah Piazza for the Banner and Chant (A guided tour of Marion Knott Studios is offered separately at 3:00 p.m.). Location: Meet in the Rinker Atrium, Argyros Forum Lobby
3:30— 4:30 p.m.	Greek Week: Banner and Chant Chapman's Greek Community concludes the Greek Week competition with this high-spirited musical event. A reception follows immediately. Location: Attallah Piazza
4:15— 5:00 p.m.	Reception Following Banner and Chant A Greek Life reception will follow festivities from Banner and Chant. Location: C. Stanley and Joan Chapman Plaza, at the Charles C. Chapman statue between Beckman Hall and Fish Interfaith Center.
5:00— 6:30 p.m.	President's Reception for Parents President Doti and the Parents Council invite parents and special guests to this informal reception. This is also an opportunity to meet faculty members, deans and administrators. Location: Argyros Forum, Lyon Conference Center, Charles and Nora Hester Board Room, Room 201
6:30— 7:45 p.m.	Picnic and Pops: "Legends of Hollywood" Bring your picnic dinner and blankets or chairs for a fun concert by the Chapman Wind Symphony under the direction of Paul Sherman. An optional gourmet picnic dinner may be pre-purchased in advance for $10 each (please refer to registration form). Location: Attallah Piazza
6:30 p.m.	Shabbat Service and Dinner A complimentary kosher dinner will be provided by Hillel with time for questions and answers for those attending their first Shabbat. Advance reservations are required. Please register in advance at (714) 628-7260. Location: Fish Interfaith Center, Wilkinson Founders Chapel
7:00 p.m.	The Taming of the Shrew Enjoy an open dress rehearsal of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, directed by Professor Thomas Bradac. No Registration or ticket is required for admission. Open seating. The program includes a question and answer session with the director. The final will run October 17-19 and 22-25. Location: Waltmar Theatre
8:00— 9:30 p.m.	Celebrating 50 Years of Dr. Don Booth Join us for this special dessert reception honoring Don Booth, Ph.D. and his 50 years of teaching at Chapman. Location: Bush Conference Center, Beckman Hall, Room 404
8:00 p.m.	Dance Alliance Show Chapman dance students direct, choreograph and perform new works in a variety of dance styles. No advance registration is required to attend. Donations appreciated at the door. Information at (714) 744-7040. Location: Chapman Auditorium, Memorial Hall
8:00 p.m.	First Cut Premiere A selection of Dodge College’s top student films of 2008 will be screened. This event is free of charge and does not require advance registration. Location: Paul and Daranne Folino Theater, Marion Knott Studios