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Homecoming 2013 Schedule
Homecoming and Families Weekend 2013
Welcome, alumnae, parents and friends!
The College and the Alumnae Association wish you the best upon your return to campus.
Please read the following information and schedule of events — the program has been updated.
Registration Fee: $15 per person; includes your lunch on Saturday
Arrival and Campus Information
In the event of an on-campus emergency, please call Campus Safety at Ext. 6111.
The officer on duty will immediately dispatch campus EMT personnel to the scene and contact the Amherst Life Saving Crew. Please do not call the campus operator. Ext. 6111 is the campus emergency contact number and provides the most expedient response. In the event of a non-emergency, please call the Department of Safety at Ext. 6144. The Department of Safety is located in the lower level of Fletcher; the entrance is at the back of the building, adjacent to the Fletcher parking lot. To reach Campus Safety from off campus, call toll-free (800) 333-6144.
Parking and Shuttle Service
Parking on campus is limited and is available in the following parking lots: Meta Glass, Elijah, Conference Center, Physical Plant, Babcock and Guion. Handicapped parking is available in all of the approved parking areas.
The College will provide complimentary on-campus shuttle service to and from approved parking areas and to and from events on Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Sweet Briar College is Green!
Help Sweet Briar support an eco-friendly environment by depositing your trash and recyclable materials in the appropriately marked containers. Thank you!
Meals
All meals for the weekend are on your own — lunch on Saturday is included in the registration fee. Please check the schedule for meal locations and times.
What’s Open and When
Boxwood Alumnae House
The alumnae office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Should you have questions or need assistance outside these hours, please speak with one of our staff members present at all events.
The Houston Bistro
The Houston Bistro, located in the Fitness and Athletics Center, offers — among other things — salads, burgers, pizza and a variety of soft drinks, juices, wine and beer.
• 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday • 3-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
The Book Shop
The Book Shop, located in the Student Commons, is a must! It’s the perfect place to do your holiday or birthday shopping.
• 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday
• 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday
• 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday
Daisy’s Café
Daisy’s Café, adjacent to the Book Shop, features Starbucks coffee, bagels, baked goods and more!
• 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday • 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday
The Mary Helen Cochran Library
The Mary Helen Cochran Library will be open during Homecoming Weekend. Please stop by for a visit.
• 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday • 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday
Sweet Briar Museum
Sweet Briar Museum is located in the lower level of the Boxwood Alumnae House.
Alumnae Gallery: “ ‘Perhaps hereafter it will delight you to remember this’: A History of Sweet Briar College”
Whitley Gallery: “ ‘I have lately bought me a Plantation’: A Brief Survey of Farming and Land Use at Sweet Briar”
Hours: • 1-4 p.m. Friday and Saturday
The Harriet Howell Rogers Riding Center
All Homecoming attendees are invited to the Hunter Trials on Saturday. Though riding for alumnae and guests will not be offered during this special weekend, the Riding Center is open to visitors.
• 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday • 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
The Fitness and Athletics Center (FAC)
The 53,000-square-foot FAC offers racquetball and squash courts, a spinning room and a multi-purpose event space in the Upchurch Field House. In addition to meeting the needs of the athletics department and serving as a wellness center for the entire Sweet Briar community, the FAC offers students a place to gather to study or watch TV in the Robertson Recreation Lounge, catch a film or lecture in the 1948 Theater, attend a class in the Wood Multi-Purpose Room or dine in the Houston Bistro. The Athletic Department Hall of Fame is located in Pottsie’s Lobby.
Weight and cardio room hours: • 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday
• 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday
• 1-8 p.m. Sunday
Prothro Natatorium pool hours: • 12:15-1:15 p.m. and 5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday
• 1-3 p.m. Saturday
Current Art Gallery Exhibitions
Anne Gary Pannell Center Gallery: “Gesture, Mark, and The Artist’s Hand: Drawings from the Collection”
Hours: • 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday • 1-4 p.m. Saturday
Babcock Fine Arts Center Gallery: “Carry Me Ohio: Recent Photographs” by Matt Eich
Hours: • 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and during evening performance
• 1:30-5 p.m. Sunday
Benedict Hall Gallery: “Familiar Friends: Selected Architectural Sketches and Plans of Sweet Briar Landmarks”
Hours: • 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday
Ticket Information for Babcock Events
Fall Production: “Richard III”
This tale of violent ascension to the throne of England chronicles the cataclysmic end of England’s greatest power struggle, the Wars of the Roses. Richard, as the play’s remarkable ringmaster, takes the audience into his confidence as he plots to kill everyone before him in line for the throne.
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Babcock Season: Voice in Concert
A concert by Voice, an acclaimed British vocal ensemble from Oxford, England. The trio explores a repertoire of Hildegard von Bingen and other early masters, world folk song arrangements and contemporary compositions. The SBC Chamber Choir will join Voice for several songs.
Sunday, 3 p.m.
Admission is free for SBC students, faculty, staff and alumnae. Family prices: $10 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for students; free for children under 12. Call (434)381-6120 or email boxoffice@sbc.edu for cash or check “will call” reservations. For credit card orders, please visit www.lynchburgtickets.com. Advanced reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome if seats are available.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013
7:30-8:30 p.m. Cupcake Social Student Mixer
Upper Quad — under the tent
All current students are invited to join the Alumnae Board for a cupcake social. Learn how the Alumnae Board can help you now and after graduation. It’s never too soon to start networking! Sponsored by the Young Alumnae Representatives and Student Relations Committee (SRC) of the Alumnae Board. (In case of rain: Reid Pit)
Friday, Oct. 25, 2013
9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Registration
Conference Center Lobby
10-11 a.m. Empowering Estate Planning: Increase Your Retirement Income, Lower Your Taxes and
Strengthen Your Alma Mater, Sweet Briar College
Conference Center, Lower Level, Conference Room D
All members of the Sweet Briar community are encouraged to attend this complimentary financial planning session led by Margie Lippard, director of major and planned giving.
11:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Lunch available for purchase
Enjoy a meal in Prothro Dining Room, Houston Bistro or at any of our local restaurants.
Noon-1:45 p.m. Indiana Fletcher Williams Associates luncheon with Keystone Society induction (invitation only)
Conference Center, Upper Level, Boxwood Room
This annual luncheon honors Indiana Fletcher Williams Associates, who have included Sweet Briar College in their estate plans, and also pays tribute to the Keystone, Silver Rose, Boxwood Circle, Bell Tower and Pink Rose societies.
3-4 p.m. Friends of Library Board: Business meeting (closed meeting)
Mary Helen Cochran Library, Kitty Powell Reading Room
4-5 p.m. Friends of Library: “The Science and Beauty of the Blue Ridge Haze” — Lecture by Thomas O’Halloran (assistant professor of environmental science)
Mary Helen Cochran Library, Kitty Powell Reading Room
*Everyone is invited to attend the presentation
5-7 p.m. Dinner available for purchase
Enjoy a meal in Prothro Dining Room, Houston Bistro or at any of our local restaurants
5-7 p.m. Boxwood Circle cocktail reception honoring Elaine Schuster ’58, Distinguished Alumna 2012 (invitation only)
Mary Helen Cochran Library, new wing
6 p.m. “Richard III” pre-show lecture
Prothro Hall, Johnson Dining Room
Purchase dinner in Prothro and join us for this informative lecture in conjunction with Sweet Briar Theatre’s fall production of “Richard III.” Pre-registration required
7:30 p.m. Fall production: “Richard III”
Murchison Lane Auditorium, Babcock Fine Arts Center
Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013
7:30-11 a.m. Breakfast available for purchase
Enjoy a meal in Prothro Dining Room, Daisy’s Café or at any of our local restaurants.
8 a.m.-1p.m. Registration
Conference Center Lobby
8 a.m. Breakfast for Parent Steering Committee volunteer orientation and training
Prothro Hall, Johnson Dining Room
9 a.m. Tour of campus by admissions
Admissions House (offered again at 10 and 11 a.m.)
9 a.m. Breakfast with the president
Prothro Hall, Josey Dining Room
A special College update from President Parker for our weekend guests.
Come early to purchase your breakfast in Prothro Hall before joining the President for this very informative session. The lecture will begin promptly at 9 a.m.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Hunter Trials
Hunter Trials course under the monument
Bring your family and friends to the Sweet Briar Hunter Trials! Watch horses compete in their natural element while you relax in a fun atmosphere. SBC Hunter Trials began in 1970. This year, horses and riders will jump natural obstacles in the field. All spectators are welcome. Family-friendly tailgating (without alcohol) is encouraged and a prize is given for the event’s best tailgate. In case of rain, the Hunter Trials will move to the Robin S. Cramer Hall at the Harriet Rogers Riding Center.
10 a.m. Tour of campus by admissions
Admissions House (offered again at 11 a.m.)
11 a.m. Tour of campus by admissions
Admissions House
11 a.m. The Hubbard House dedication
Chaplain’s House
Join Cheryl Steele, dean of co-curricular life, and the Sweet Spirits as we dedicate the Chaplain’s House in memory of Gladys Woodward Hubbard ’24.
Noon-1:30 p.m. Community lunch
Upper Quad under the tent
Your nametag serves as your entrance to the picnic. Students, please bring your College ID. In case of rain, event will be in Prothro Dining Hall.
1-3 p.m. Hike up to the Outing Cabin with the SBC Outdoor Program
SBC Train Station
Pre-registration required
Join us for a hike to the Sweet Briar Outing Cabin. Explore the cabin that was built by Sweet Briar women in the 1930s and learn how students are making use of it today. In the event of rain, program will be canceled.
1:30 p.m. Voice Workshop — free and open to the public
Rehearsal Room (Babcock 127)
A unique opportunity to see a behind-the-scenes rehearsal for this group — be sure to make plans to see how it all comes together for their performance on Sunday.
1:30 p.m. Lecture by Cathy Gutierrez
(classics, philosophy and religion professor, y:1 director)
Benedict 216
2 p.m. Memorial Service for Nancy Godwin Baldwin ’57
Memorial Chapel
Sweet Briar lost one of its most ardent advocates in August, who devoted much of her life to advancing the College’s mission as an alumna, longtime administrator and dear friend. All are welcome to attend this special service as we honor her legacy. Reception in Pannell Gallery immediately following service
2-4 p.m. Self-guided tours of Sweet Briar House
Sweet Briar House
2-4 p.m. Canoeing on the lake with the SBC Outdoor Program
Boathouse
Get a lesson from Outdoor Program instructors and enjoy the lake from a canoe. In the event of rain, program will be canceled.
3 p.m. Sweet Briar soccer vs. Shenandoah University
Babcock Field
5-7 p.m. Dinner available for purchase
Enjoy a meal in Prothro Dining Room, Houston Bistro or at any of our local restaurants
7:30 p.m. Sweet Briar College Choir Concert — free and non-ticketed
Memorial Chapel
Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013
8-10 a.m. Continental breakfast available for purchase
Enjoy a meal in Prothro Dining Room or at any of our local restaurants.
9 a.m. Morning worship service
Memorial Chapel
Please join us for worship and the opportunity to meet Dori Baker, our chaplain.
10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Brunch available for purchase
Enjoy a meal in Prothro Dining Room or at any of our local restaurants.
11 a.m. Friends of Athletics Steering Committee meeting (closed meeting)
Fitness and Athletics Center, Crispen Suite, Class of 1980 Conference Room
1-3 p.m. Visiting Committee for Riding meeting (closed meeting)
Harriet Howell Rogers Riding Center
3 p.m. Babcock Season: Voice in Concert
Memorial Chapel
