A College for Christian Scientists
Noon–4:30 p.m.
Registration (School of Government Lobby)
Admissions and Financial Aid staff will greet parents and provide weekend schedules, class schedules, visitor rosters, nametags, and other information.
10:50–11:20 a.m.
Quiet Time Talk (Buck Living Room) How Prin's War Vets Changed My Life in 1945
Principia College Professor Emeritus of English, Dr. Colin C. Campbell describes what it was like to walk into Buck house as a freshman in 1945 and meet the veterans of WWII who put his life on a spiritual basis.
5:00 p.m.
Softball
Principia vs. Westminster Double Header (Softball Field)
7:30–9:00 p.m.
Musical Performance. David Dillard, baritone sings Robert Schumann’s song cycle Poet’s Love as well as Broadway and folk songs, accompanied by Laura Parker. (Davis Music Hall)
2:00–9:00 p.m.
Principia Guest House Open House
Get acquainted with the College Guest House. Refreshments will be served.
7–7:50 a.m.
Morning workout today only (Hay Field House)
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Registration (School of Government Lobby)
Admissions and Financial Aid staff will greet parents and provide weekend schedules, class schedules, visitor rosters, nametags, and other information.
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Marshall Brooks Library Open
If you're looking for a quick stop to check your e-mail, read a magazine while you wait for a class to end, or visit our Gallery where there’s always art on display, the Library staff would love to meet you.
All Day
Visit Classes
Parents and other visitors are invited to attend classes with their students. Many, but not all classes will be open for visitors. Please check with your student. Closed classes will have a sign posted on the door.
10–10:50 a.m.
Geology Professor Dr. Janis Treworgy presents: Ice Age Mammoth Tour. (Old Watson Lab in the Interpretive Center)
11–11:20 a.m.
Quiet Time
The campus stops all classes and other activities Monday–Friday to prayerfully support the work of Principia. Parents are invited to find a quiet spot and join in.
11:30–12:20 p.m.
College President Presentation (Wanamaker Hall)
Dr. Jonathan Palmer will share an update on Principia today.
1:15–2:10 p.m.
“Music at Davis” (Cox Auditorium)
Special musical presentation today. Principia College Music Department faculty and students perform. You won’t want to miss this!
1–5:00 p.m.
Academic and Career Advising Open House
Parents are invited to visit the Academic and Career Advising Office located on the terrace level of the School of Government.
2:20–3:10 p.m.
College President Presentation (Wanamaker Hall)
Dr. Jonathan Palmer will share an update on Principia today.
5–6:30 p.m.
Solar Car Presentation (Wanamaker Hall)
Come hear about the adventures of the Solar Car team and other project-centered learning activities.
6–8:00 p.m.
Baseball
Principia vs. Eureka College (Baseball Field)
7:30–10:00p.m.
Longyear Museum Presents: The House on Broad Street: Finding a Faithful Few: the Years in Lynn. Reception immediately following the presentation (Wanamaker)
9:30–10:30 p.m.
Rent-a-Ferg (Pub)
The services of Ferguson House members will be auctioned off to the highest bidders. Ferg men may be employed for annoying household tasks, carrying books across campus, Spring Formal escorts, etc. This event is rated “Prin Appropriate.”
9–11:00 p.m.
Observatory Open House
Weather permitting, parents are invited to view the universe through Principia’s computer-controlled, 16” reflecting telescope. A trained telescope operator will provide commentary and instruction.
6:30–8:00 a.m.
Bird Walk (Flagpole)
Professor Tom Fuller will guide you through Principia's forest, restored prairie, and river bluff ecosystems for a glimpse of indigenous and migratory bird species. You may see a pileated woodpecker or hear the melodic song of a wood thrush. The walk begins at the flagpole and ends at Howard Center where a hot buffet breakfast awaits you.
8–9:00 a.m.
Buffet Breakfast, (Howard Center Dining Room)
Parents are invited to enjoy a sampling of popular Principia College breakfast foods. No charge.
9–10:00 a.m.
Panel Discussion with Administrators and Student Leaders (Howard Stage-Dining Room)
Hear from student leaders and administrators who will share their perceptions of what is happening at Principia. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.
10–10:30 a.m.
Inspirational Talk by Tanner Johnsrud, C.S. (Howard Stage-Dining Room)
10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Tennis
Principia vs. Illinois Wesleyan (Morey Courts)
11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Principia College 5th Annual Cardboard Canoe Regatta at the Crafton Athletic Center Pool!
Come and cheer for Principia School and College students, faculty, and staff as teams race their cardboard canoe creations across the pool!
Noon–6:00 p.m.
Marshall Brooks Library Open
If you're looking for a quick stop to check your e-mail, read a magazine while you wait for a class to end, or visit our Gallery where there’s always art on display, the Library staff would love to meet you.
Noon–12:45 p.m.
France Study Abroad Presentation (Wanamaker Hall)
Noon
Baseball
Principia vs. Eureka College (Baseball Field)
1–1:45 p.m.
Greece & Turkey Study Abroad Presentation (Wanamaker Hall)
1:00 p.m.
Softball Double Header
Principia vs. Greenville (Softball Field)
1:30–4:30 p.m.
Men's Tennis
Principia vs. Eureka College (Morey Courts)
1:30–4:30 p.m.
Women's Tennis
Principia vs. Eureka College (Morey Courts)
2–2:45 p.m.
Japan Study Abroad Presentation (Wanamaker Hall)
3–3:45 p.m.
Iceland Study Abroad Presentation (Wanamaker Hall)
4–4:45 p.m.
England Study Abroad Presentation (Wanamaker Hall)
7–30:00 p.m.
Longyear Museum Presents: The House on Broad Street: Finding a Faithful Few: the Years in Lynn. Reception immediately following the presentation (Wanamaker)
8–9:30 p.m.
Broadway Live (Cox Auditorium)
Come and watch current students and faculty display their talents in this year’s musically themed show, Broadway Live!
9:30–11:00p.m.
Ice Cream Social (Howard Center Dining Room)
Wind down after the Variety Show with a create-your-own sundae extravaganza.
9–11:00 p.m.
Observatory Open House
Weather permitting, view the universe through Principia’s, computer-controlled, 16” reflecting telescope. A trained telescope operator will provide commentary and instruction.
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Sunday School (Howard Center Dining Room)
10:45–11:45 a.m.
Christian Science Organization Sunday Service (Chapel)
1:30–2:30 p.m. (Wanamaker Hall)
Christian Science lecture – Spiritual Training: Learning to Listen by Joshua Niles, C.S. a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship
1–3:00 p.m.
Alumni Tennis Matches (Hexberg Tennis Center or Morey Tennis Courts)
