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WELCOME!
“Expanding Our Campus Success”
Discover What is New and in the Works at Your Prescott Campus
Parents’ and Family Weekend welcomes our Embry-Riddle parents and family members back to the campus. Parents will have the opportunity to
reconnect with their sons and daughters; see all the campus improvements; meet with campus faculty, staff, and administration; and have a great
deal of fun. Headquarters for Parents’ Weekend is “The Hangar” located in the Student Union - Building 16. Students are welcome to attend all
events.
Time
Event
Friday, April 10, 2015*
Check-In and Welcome
10:00am to 5:00pm
All Day
Pick up “Welcome” Packet, Name Tag and Schedule of Events.
The open format throughout the weekend will allow you to select your
areas of interest and choose what you want to see and accomplish during
your visit: sit in on special presentations, tour all of the latest campus
improvements, learn about future campus plans, and more.
Visit the Campus Bookstore
Location
Hangar, Bldg 16
Bldg 77
Special discount coupon in packet; Open 8:00am to 5:00pm
Lunch with Your Student
On Your Own
Parents: please make arrangements ahead of time to coordinate with your
student on where to meet them. Then call or text them when you arrive on
campus.
Discovery Day
11:30am to 5:00pm
4:00pm to 6:00pm
Discovery Day is a university-wide phenomenon aimed at inspiring research
and development both in and out of the classroom. Take the opportunity to
observe student research and development activities through oral
presentations, poster sessions and hands-on demonstrations.
11:30am to 3:30pm
Oral Presentations, Posters and
Demonstrations (see full schedule in
Welcome Packet)
4:00pm to 5:00pm
Exemplary Research Presentation and
Annual Research Awards
Men’s Soccer Scrimmage
Embry-Riddle Eagles v. Yavapai College Roughriders (7-Time National
Champions)
Various Locations
DLC, Bldg 20
Soccer Field
Chancellor’s Reception
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Heavy Hors d’oeuvres
Mingle with Discovery Day Award winners, students, faculty, staff and
friends. Look for “regional” tables and meet parents from your area! Raffle
Prizes!
Hangar, Bldg 16
Observatory Tour
6:45pm to 9:00pm
Observatory Star Gazing Tour (meet at “The Hanger” for transportation to
the Observatory; RSVP on the registration form and get your ticket at the
Welcome area). While you wait for your tour, visit some of the Discovery
Day projects on display - get a close-up view and talk with the participants.
Hangar, Bldg 16
Derek Hughes – Magician
8:00pm
Hosted by Board of Campus Activities
Derek Hughes is a magician in demand. His wry sense of humor and mindblowing magic have made him one of the most sought after entertainers on
college campuses across the county. Material suited for all audiences.
DLC, Bldg 20
* Any changes to the schedule will be announced. We will apologize for any inconvenience.
Saturday, April 11, 2015*
Updates and Presentations
8:30am to Noon
Hangar, Bldg 16
8:30am to 9:00am
Continental Breakfast
Continental Breakfast served from 8:30 – 9:00 am followed by Welcome
9:00am to 9:20am
Welcome – Dr. Frank Ayers, Chancellor
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott Today
9:20am to 9:30am
Parents’ Advisory Board Updates
A chance for the Advisory council to provide feedback and ideas
9:30am to 10:30am
Beyond the Classroom…
A variety of presentations on programming that takes place “Beyond the
Classroom…” Presentations include:

Study Abroad – Dr. Kelley O’Brien, Director of Study Abroad and
Students

Internships – Ms. Melissa Mena, Director of College of Engineering,
Career Services and Students

Noon
1:00pm to 5:00pm
Sabre Drill Team is a ceremonial and exhibition team under the
Detachment 028 Air Force ROTC Honor Corps. Known for its
performances at competitions such as the Southern California
Invitational Drill Meet, as well as its community involvement through
local high schools and the Veteran's Affairs, the Sabre Drill Team is
dedicated to upholding the traditions that date back before the
founding of the U.S. Air Force, through diligent practice, a strong
sense of dedication, and a strong feeling of family and friendship.
10:30am to 10:50am
New Housing On The Horizon
Mr. Jason Langston, Director of Housing
10:50 am to 10:55 am
The Parents Fund for Embry-Riddle
Ms. Yoon Choi, Director of Annual Giving, External Relations
10:55 am to 11:00 am
Wrap Up & Acknowledgements
Mr. Larry Stephan, Dean of Students
11:00am to Noon
Q & A With the Deans Break-Out Groups
(Examples of topics may include: updates from the Career Center,
Internships, Graduating in Four Years, Undergraduate Research, Graduate
School Opportunities and more)
Dr. Archie Dickey – College of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Ron Madler – College of Engineering
Dr. Brent Bowen – College of Aviation
Dr. Philip Jones – College of Security & Intelligence
Barbeque Lunch with Your Student & Campus Administration
Please join us for a fun barbeque following the briefings at the Quad
outside “The Hangar.” (Meal tickets in your check-in packet)
Classroom, Bldg 54
“The Hangar,” Bldg 16
Hazy Library, Bldg 43, Rm 123
Eagle Ed. Center, Bldg 17, Rm 125
The Quad
Campus Tours, Demonstrations & Special Events
Various Locations
1:00, 2:00, & 3:00pm
Visitor’s Center, Bldg 41
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Campus Tours by Admissions
Sign-up for time on registration form
Athletic Fitness Center Open House
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Space Grant Open House
AXFAB, Bldg 75
1:00pm to 5:00pm
Weather Lab Open House
AC1 Room 116, Bldg 74
1:30pm to 3:00pm
Robertson Safety Center, Bldg 21
1:30pm to 3:00pm
Robertson Safety Center & Accident
Investigation Lab Tours
Eagle Works Open House
1:30pm to 3:00pm
Air Traffic Control Open House
Air Traffic Control Lab, Bldg 50
1:30pm and 3:00pm
Unmanned Aerial Systems Tours
UAS Simulation Lab, Bldg 74
1:30pm to 3:00pm
Eagle Operations Center Open House
CSI Center, Bldg 17
1:30pm to 2:30pm
Wind Tunnel Demonstration
Wind Tunnel Lab, Bldg 71
1:30pm to 2:30pm
Robotics Lab Open House
Robotics Lab, Bldg 71
1:30pm to 2:30pm
Rapid Prototyping Lab Open House
“3-D Printer” Lab, Bldg 71
1:30pm to 2:30pm
Propulsion Lab Open House
Mechanical Lab, Bldg 71
1:30pm to 2:30pm
Stress/Strain Material Testing
Materials Testing Lab, Bldg 75
Athletics, Bldg 80
High Performance Vehicle Lab, Bldg 59
* Any changes to the schedule will be announced. We will apologize for any inconvenience.
Campus Hike (Route TBD)
2:00pm to 3:00pm
Led by Student Veteran Organization
(Wear appropriate shoes and dress in layers for the weather; water and
snack will be provided.)
Visitor’s Center, Bldg 41
1:00pm to 5:00pm
FLIGHT LINE ACTIVITIES (Drive on your own)
Flight Line
1:00pm to 5:00pm
Soar with your Eagle – Simulation time
Fly in our “high fidelity” Simulators – sign up for your 15 minute session at
the Flight Line. Sign-ups start at 1:00pm in Flight Dispatch (Operations
Building) Drive on your own to the Flight Line.
1:00pm to 5:00pm
Fly with Your Student
Take an observer flight with your son or daughter if they have a regularly
scheduled training activity (fixed-wing only; subject to availability and
weather). Drive on your own to the Flight Line.
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Flight Line Tours
Fixed wing and helicopter Static Displays - Embry-Riddle and Universal
Helicopters. Drive on your own to the Flight Line.
Hawaii Club Annual Luau
6:00pm
Tickets are $12. Club members will have an informational table in the
th
Check-In area on Friday, April 10 from 10:00am-5:00pm. RSVP for
attendance on the registration form. Payment can be made by check or
cash on campus or through PayPal (once registered, you will be contacted
by the Hawaii Club at a later time with the payment link).
Activity Center, Bldg 83
Sunday, April 12, 2015*
Time With Your Eagle
All Day
This is an excellent opportunity to spend time with your student.
Flight Line
8:00am to Noon
1:00pm to 5:00pm
Fly with Your Student
Take an observer flight with your son or daughter if they have a regularly
scheduled training activity (fixed-wing only; subject to availability and
weather). Drive on your own to the Flight Line.
Flight Line
* Any changes to the schedule will be announced. We will apologize for any inconvenience.
April 12, 2015
Parents,
On behalf of the Embry-Riddle Prescott Campus, thank you
for attending Parents’ and Family Weekend!
We hope you had a pleasant time and that it was valuable
and entertaining.
Please travel safely as you return home.
From all of us in the Dean of Students Office,
Larry Stephan, Dean
Liz Higgins-Frost, Associate Dean
Sally Jackson, Office Manager
Jordan Giangiulio, Student Employee
Cheyanne Kadrmas, Student Employee
Jenna Lietzan, Student Employee
Trent Marlow, Student Employee
And Discovery Day Program,
Dr. Anne Boettcher, Director
Ginger MacGowan, Administrative Assistant
P.S. – Watch for a survey from us in the coming weeks.