FAMILY FRIENDS WEEKEND

2018

3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.PUBLIC ART WALKING TOUROur campus is a canvas—take a walking tour to experience Northeastern’s thought-provoking public art.

4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. COLLEGE RECEPTIONS An informal ‘mix and mingle’ with faculty and staff within your student’s college. Light refreshments will be served.

Bouvé College of Health Sciences College of Arts, Media and Design College of Computer and Information Science College of Engineering College of Science College of Social Sciences and Humanities D’Amore-McKim School of Business

7:00 p.m.WOMEN’S ICE HOCKEY VS. PROVIDENCE Matthews Arena Come cheer on the Huskies! Ticketed event, pre-registration required.

8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.SPOOKAPELLA SHOWCASE All students and families are invited to join us for a fun night of crafts, music, entertainment, and treats—all with a Halloween twist! Spotlight performance by Northeastern’s a cappella group Distilled Harmony.

8:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m.PAINT THE BOSTON SKYLINE Take some time from Spookapella and ‘paint the town’ fun. Let your creativity flow as a local artist instructs you to your work of art! Ticketed event, pre-registration required.

8:00 p.m.ROCK OF AGES Nominated for five Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, ROCK OF AGES captures the iconic era that was the big bad 1980s. Rock to the music of hit bands such as Styx, Poison, Twisted Sister, and Whitesnake among many others, as if they were performing live. Additionally, the Tenth Anniversary production features a dynamic new cast revisiting the larger than life characters and exhilarating story that turned ROCK OF AGES into a global phenomenon. Ticketed event, pre-registration required.

This is an off-campus event in the Boch Center, Boston. Transportation is not provided, but the event is easily accessible by subway.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 278:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.CHECK-IN Indoor Quad, First Floor of Curry Student Center Check in and let us know you’re here! Pick up the final program schedule and tickets to events for which you have pre-registered/purchased.

8:15 a.m.–9:15 a.m. FAMILY FITNESS WALK Join other families and students on a morning walk as you see and learn more about Boston!

9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. FAMILY PHOTO Smile! Have a family picture taken.

9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. COLLEGE WELCOMES While enjoying a light breakfast with your student and other families, hear from faculty and staff about the exciting happenings in your student’s college/program.

Bouvé College of Health Sciences College of Arts, Media and Design College of Computer and Information Science College of Engineering College of Science College of Social Sciences and Humanities D’Amore-McKim School of Business Explore Program General Studies Program

12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. FAMILY & FRIENDS FALL FESTIVAL Celebrate autumn with some fall treats like fried dough, candy apples, chowder, and more, as you enjoy some family fun—pumpkin and face painting, dancing with PAWS, and making NU novelties!

12:00, 2:00, & 3:00 p.m. BOSTON DUCK TOURS The most entertaining way to tour Boston is on board a Duck Tour! Take a seat in an authentic renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle and cruise by Boston’s historic landmarks. The fun continues as your vehicle splashes into the Charles River for great scenic views. This tour is approximately 90 minutes in length. This is a popular activity, and tickets go quickly! Register now! Ticketed event, pre-registration required.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 268:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.CHECK-INIndoor Quad, First Floor of Curry Student Center Check in and let us know you’re here! Pick up the final program schedule and tickets to events for which you have pre-registered/purchased.

9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.FAMILY PHOTOSmile! Have a family picture taken.

12:00, 2:00, & 3:15 p.m.BOSTON DUCK TOURS The most entertaining way to tour Boston is on board a Duck Tour! Take a seat in an authentic renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle and cruise by Boston’s historic landmarks. The fun continues as your vehicle splashes into the Charles River for great scenic views. This tour is approximately 90 minutes in length. This is a popular activity and tickets go quickly! Register now! Ticketed event, pre-registration required.

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. EXPERIENCE RESEARCH AT NORTHEASTERN: THE MARINE SCIENCE CENTER Northeastern is a global leader in coastal research, particularly through its work at the Marine Science Center and the Coastal Sustainability Institute. Visit our internationally recognized facility on the peninsula of Nahant, MA, which juts into the Atlantic Ocean just fourteen miles north of Boston. This activity will be approximately three hours, including travel time. Ticketed event, pre-registration required.

1:00 p.m. CAMPUS TOURFor those families visiting campus for the first time, take a 1-hour guided tour of campus to see our academic and research areas, recreation centers, and our beautiful grounds.

1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.AROUND THE WORLD IN 60 MINUTESFirst, hear from the Global Experience Office about the global opportunities available to your student. Then meet the students who have experienced these award-winning dialogues and international co-op positions. Hear them tell their stories firsthand!

1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.FENWAY PARK TOUR Visit “America’s Most Beloved Ballpark,” home of the Boston Red Sox. Tours are 1-hour in length, but with walking time, plan for 1 ½ hours. This is a popular activity, and tickets go quickly! Register now! Ticketed event, pre-registration required. Should this event be cancelled due to play-off games, full refunds will be provided.

2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING COMPLEX (ISEC) PRESENTATIONOur Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex is a hub for collaborative research. Inside this 220,000 square-foot innovation eco-system, great minds come together—finding new ways to improve lives, to keep people and systems secure, and preserve our fragile planet. Hear firsthand experiences from faculty and students.

2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.CELEBRATING LGBTQA STUDENTS AND FAMILIESNortheastern Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Asexual (LGBTQA) Resource Center invites families to an open house to learn more about the LGBTQA resources on or off campus and to meet other rainbow husky families. Stop by the Center to tour the space, meet the staff, enjoy some light refreshments, and celebrate Northeastern’s LGBTQA community.

3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. TIPS, TRICKS, & FACTS: LIVING OFF CAMPUS Is your upperclassman thinking about living off campus? Off Campus Student Services is an excellent resource for all students planning on this move during their time at Northeastern. Learn about the apartment search in Boston, renters’ rights and responsibilities, and how your student can stay connected to campus and be engaged in the neighborhood.

3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.PREPARING FOR SUCCESS – EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT AND CAREER DESIGN WINE AND CHEESE RECEPTIONMix and mingle with staff from the Employer Engagement and Career Design office, during an informal wine and cheese reception.

FAMILY FRIENDS WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Events marked by the symbol are an additional cost for both guests and students. Register online at northeastern.edu/parents.

1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. EXPERIENCE RESEARCH AT NORTHEASTERN: THE MARINE SCIENCE CENTER Northeastern is a global leader in coastal research, particularly through its work at the Marine Science Center and the Coastal Sustainability Institute. Visit our internationally recognized facility on the peninsula of Nahant, MA, which juts into the Atlantic Ocean just fourteen miles north of Boston. This activity will be approximately three hours, including travel time. Ticketed event, pre-registration required.

1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.FENWAY PARK TOUR Visit “America’s Most Beloved Ballpark,” home of the Boston Red Sox. Tours are 1-hour in length, but with walking time, plan for 1 ½ hours. This is a popular activity, and tickets go quickly! Register now! Ticketed event, pre-registration required. Should this event be cancelled due to play-off games, full refunds will be provided.

2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. STEVE PEMBERTON BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF A CHANCE IN THE WORLD

Steve Pemberton’s triumphant life journey, now a major motion picture, is about defying the seemingly insurmountable odds of the path of the unchosen. A Chance in the World, drawn from his critically acclaimed

memoir of the same title, recounts how Steve was orphaned into foster care, then abandoned and betrayed by the very individuals entrusted with his care. Yet these challenges only fueled his desire to become a man of resilience, determination, and vision. Steve went on to find success as a trailblazing corporate executive, enlightened people leader, visionary youth advocate, and acclaimed speaker devoted to inspiring and helping others. Steve’s keynotes, like his life story, amplify his highly motivational messages: Believe in your dreams, rise above obstacles, create opportunities for others, and most of all, persevere.

Seating is limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.TASTING ITALY WITH JACK BISHOPJack Bishop is an American celebrity chef, food author, and chief creative officer at America’s Test Kitchen on PBS. Come watch this chef make some Italian cuisine in our very own Xhibition Kitchen, and then taste his creations! Seating is limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOUR Hop aboard the city’s most enthralling sightseeing excursion. Old Town Trolley Tours makes several stops, including the Historic North End and the Paul Revere House. Ticketed event, pre-registration required. Limited tickets!

4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.NORTHEASTERN LEGACY FAMILY PINNING RECEPTIONWhat’s better than being a Northeastern student? Being a legacy student! If you are a parent or a grandparent of a current student and are an alumna/alumnus of Northeastern, the Office of Alumni Relations cordially invites you for a special reception to celebrate your family’s generational ties to Northeastern University. Please register online at: attend.com/northeasternlegacy

7:00 p.m.MEN’S ICE HOCKEY VS. ST. CLOUD STATE Matthews Arena Come cheer on the Huskies! Ticketed event, pre-registration required.

8:00 p.m. AN EVENING OF COMEDY Sit back, relax, and enjoy some of Boston’s local comedians. Ticketed event, pre-registration required.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 288:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. QUESTIONS? ASSISTANCE?Stop in at 101 Ell Hall.

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES Learn more about future processes—when to apply, important deadlines, and more!

10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m.CAREER DESIGN AND EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENTHear from a panel of students and young alumni who have taken advantage of key opportunities including co-op, international study and work, community service, and student leadership to accomplish their career and professional goals. Learn how our nationally ranked services help students achieve success after graduation and what you can do to assist your student in maximizing their Northeastern experience.

Events marked by the symbol are an additional cost for both guests and students. Register online at northeastern.edu/parents.

REGISTRATION Please register at northeastern.edu/parents no later than Friday, October 19, 2018.The more, the merrier! If your student has a friend who doesn’t have a visiting family member, invite them along with your family for some added fun!

IMPORTANT TO KNOW:

The registration fee is $25 per adult. This fee covers all programming and parking costs. There is no registration fee for children 12 and under or for your Northeastern student(s). Events are subject to change. When you arrive on campus, you will be provided with the final program schedule, specifying site locations.

Before registering for events, especially on Friday, please check with your student on their class schedule; classes are in session.

Ticketed events are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Events noted as being popular sell-out quickly!

Refunds will be honored if a request is made by October 19, 2018. No refunds are provided for cancellations received after this date.

Have Questions? Need Assistance?Phone: 800.696.6516 | Email: parents@northeastern.edu

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.UNIVERSITY HOUSINGLearn how your student will select housing for the academic year 2019-2020.

11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. FAREWELL LUNCHEON AT MAGGIANO’S RESTAURANT Enjoy Boston’s finest Italian food (family-style!) with your student and other Northeastern families, before leaving for home. Ticketed event, pre-registration required.

This is an off-campus event in Boston. Transportation is not provided, but the event is easily accessible by subway.

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Hotel AccommodationsPlease visit northeastern.edu/parents/hotel-accommodations for a list of area hotels.