Families come to campus
Family Day 2011 was held on Saturday, Sept. 17. at 1 p.m.
The day started with registration and check-in, followed by an open meeting for parents and families in UIndy Hall A.
Although the event was deemed “Family Day,” there were events throughout the weekend in which families could participate.
After the meeting, there was a dessert reception. The rest of the day was filled with volleyball games, a tailgate and a football game.
The parents and families were also given a list of other activities they could attend, including Masterpiece in a Day, an arts fair with live music in Fountain Square.
The open meeting was a chance for the parents and families of students to learn more about what was going on around campus and what they should be expecting over the coming year.
Director of Athletics Sue WIlley speaks during an open meeting on Family Day. Photo by Victoria Jenkins.
University of Indianapolis President Beverley Pitts, Executive Director of Student Services Dan Stoker, Dean of Students Kory Vitangeli and Athletics Director Sue Willey all spoke at the open meeting.
According to Stoker, the meeting offered much information.
“We try and demonstrate some of that ‘education for service’ in action so parents can understand because we don’t really talk about it before then,” Stoker said.
Pitts gave updates about Hanna Avenue construction and the Athletic Recreation Center. Additionally, Pitts discussed plans for the new residence hall and new parking lot.
Pitts also spoke on the culture of the University of Indianapolis, calling it a culture that’s built on the university’s United Methodist connection, which believes in openness and accepting, a welcoming environment and one that believes in service to others.
“As young people learn more and more, and become more and more specifically trained in their field, we hope they will also think about ways they can take that expertise and use it to the good of mankind,” Pitts said.
Vitangeli encouraged parents to check in with their students about eating habits, roommate situations and classes.
She also made the parents aware of the health and counseling services available.
Stoker discussed retention efforts and also urged parents to check in with their students.
Families also were given a chance to ask questions and voice their concerns.
