A College for Christian Scientists
3:00 pm - 4:30
Softball vs Greenville (Softball Field)
5:00 pm - TBD
Softball vs Greenville (Softball Field)
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Takeaki Myamae and Lindsay Garritson (Davis Music Hall)
Flute virtuoso Takeaki Myamae returns to Principia with alumnus Lindsay Garrison, pianist.
4:30 pm - TBD
Women's Tennis vs Maryville (Tennis Center)
8:15 pm - 10:00 pm
Principia Guest House Open House
Get acquainted with the College’s gracious Guest House, so you can include it in your plans for a future visit. Refreshments will be served.
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Registration (School of Government Lobby)
Members of the Admissions and Enrollment staff will help with registration between 7:30 am and 4:00 pm. Parents’ Weekend schedules, class schedules, visitor rosters, name tags, and other information will be available.
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Marshall Brooks Library Open
If you're looking for a quick stop to check your email, read a magazine while you wait for a class to end, or perhaps visit our Gallery where there’s always art on display, don't hesitate to drop into the Library for a few minutes. We're easily accessible from anywhere on campus.
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 ask your student if a class is open or closed. Doorways to closed classes will be posted: Class Closed.
10:40 am - 11:30 am
College President’s Presentation (Wanamaker Hall)
Dr. Jonathan Palmer will share a variety of ideas on the College’s planning for future progress. Visitors will have an opportunity to share their inspirations and “out of the box” ideas. All are welcome.
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Quiet Time
On weekdays, the campus stops all classes and other activities in order to prayerfully support the work of Principia. Parents are invited to find a quiet spot and join in.
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Special “Music at Davis” (Davis Music Hall)
Students perform ensemble and solo recitals.
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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.
3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
College President’s Presentation (Wanamaker Hall)
Dr. Jonathan Palmer will share a variety of ideas on the College’s planning for future progress. Visitors will have an opportunity to share their inspirations and “out of the box” ideas. All are welcome.
GAME TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED
Baseball vs Fontbonne (Baseball Field)
4:45 pm - TBD
Men's Tennis vs Westminster College (Tennis Center)
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Solar Car Presentation (Wanamaker Hall)
Come hear about the adventures of the Solar Car Team and other project centered learning activities.
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Buck Burgers (Buck House Front Lawn)
Enjoy the view while savoring tasy barbecue prepared by the gentlemen of Buck House.
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Matt Lauria and Michelle Armstrong (Cox Auditorium)
Performing couple Matt Lauria and Michelle Armstrong are coming to Principia. Matt is best known for his roles on Friday Night Lights and Chicago Code. Michelle Armstrong is an accomplished guitarist, vocalist, and recording artist.
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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.”
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Observatory Open House
Weather permitting; parents are all invited to view the universe through Principia’s, computer-controlled, 16” reflecting telescope. A trained telescope operator will provide commentary and instruction.
6:30 am - 8:00 am
Bird Walk (Flagpole)
Professor Bruce Holser 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 steaming hot buffet breakfast awaits you.
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Pancake Breakfast, (Howard Center Dining Room)
Chris Cakes Catering Company will be flipping pancakes with the College president, the deans, and the student leaders for parents, students, and family members. Don't miss this opportunity to get a laugh at their expense. It's a great breakfast too.
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Panel Discussion with administrators and student leaders (Howard Stage)
Parents are encouraged to come to this special presentation by College administration and student body leaders, who will share their perceptions of what is happening at Principia. There will be an opportunity for parents to ask questions.
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Inspirational talk (Howard Stage)
A Christian Science Practitioner will address a topic of interest to parents.
Noon - 6:00 pm
Marshall Brooks Library Open
If you're always art Library for a few minutes. We're easily accessible from anywhere on campus.looking for a quick stop to check your email, read a magazine, visit our Gallery where there’s on display, or perhaps print out a boarding pass, don't hesitate to drop into the
Game Time To Be Announced
Softball vs Spalding University (Softball Field)
Noon - 12:45 pm
Brazil Study Abroad Presentation (Wanamaker Hall)
1:00 pm - 1:45pm
Greece and Turkey Study Abroad Presentation
TBD
Baseball vs Fontbonne University (Baseball Field)
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
China Study Abroad Presentation (Wanamaker Hall)
3:30 pm - TBD
Women's Tennis vs Westminster (Tennis Center)
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Prague Study Abroad Presentation (Wanamaker Hall)
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Japan Study Abroad Presentation (Wanamaker Hall)
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
England Study Abroad Presentation (Wanamaker Hall)
8:00 pm
- 10:00
Variety Show (Cox Auditorium)
Principia College students demonstrate a broad spectrum of talents including performances of dance, voice, musical instruments, comedy, video production, and acting. The Parents’ Weekend Variety Show is one of the most popular campus events of the year.
10:00 pm - till it’s over
Ice Cream Social (Howard Center Dining Room)
Wind down after the Variety Show with a create-your-own sundae extravaganza.
10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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 am - 11:30 am
Sunday School (Howard Center Dining Room)
10:45 am - 11:45 am
Christian Science Organization Sunday Service (Chapel)
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Intramural Athletics (Location to be announced)
Parents are welcome to participate
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Hymn Sing (Chapel)
