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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (April 30, 1982)
Parent’s Weekend offers varied events By Land du Pont OftfM Cmcnrttf The University will play host to nearly 800 parents and entertain them with events ranging from ballroom dancing to a track meet during Parents' Weekend. The semi-annual event, or ganized by the Student University Relations Committee, is scheduled for May 14-16 Parent exposure to the Univer sity environment is the program's main goal, according to Wendy Popkin, a SURC member "It (Parents' Weekend) is real important PR It's fun, but mainly it's to let parents see what’s here,” she says "The University needs good ties to parents, ” says Bob Bowlin, dean of students, "Parents need to see and hear the University first-hand " Parents' Weekend offers a full, three-day schedule On May 14, classes are open to parents “It's important for them to know what is being taught.” Popkin says “If they know, they usually walk away liking it " The traditional Canoe Fete climax of Greek Week, organized by the Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils, is scheduled for the afternoon of May 14 A Renaissance Faire with food booths, strolling musicians and mime performances runs all day May 15 events include a series of lectures by University profes sors on subjects ranging from sports medicine to sex An awards luncheon and the Twilight track meet end the day A May 16 fashion show and brunch at the Eugene Hilton tops off Parents' Weekend SURC is making an effort to keep parents occupied for the whole weekend "Students usually don't know what to do with parents when they come — you can only go out to dinner so many times,’’ Popkin says Parents Weekend has a long history at the University. "It used to be enormously big,” Bowlin explains "It was not unu sual to have 5,000 parents visit. People who never saw that ten years ago aren't aware of the rich tradition the University has.'' The tradition crumbled during the 1970s but has staged a comeback in recent years. Parents have come from all over the state and as far away as Hawaii to visit their children, says Ricky Lee Smithrud, a SURC member "Students are the link between the University and parents," Bowlin explains. “The key to a good program is to have students invite their parents to come ” In addition to brochures mailed to all parents, SURC is spending extra money on radio publicity in hopes of reaching students who live off campus Most Parent s Weekend events are included in the registration fee, but several have additional admission prices Registration for the weekend events range from $8 to $12 per person For more information on Parents' Weekend, contact University Relations, Room 111, Susan Campbell Hall, or call 686-5555 Parade, festival to celebrate childhood “We re trying to stretch the definition of art,” says Tami Pmkas, coordinator of Eugene's Imagination Celebration 1982,” which began Tuesday and cul minates with a children's parade and a host of other activities Saturday The cultural festival focuses on "children and art and the child in all of us.” Pinkas said The celebration will be centered on school programs during the week with noon-hour events each day at the mall in downtown Eugene But Saturday is when the the celebration kicks into high gear The "Fantastic Fantasies" parade begins at 9:30 am at the Skin ners Butte parking lot and will feature puppeteers and children in masks and costumes, including small dragons. Once the parade reaches the mall, children will join in Maypole dances, while everyone will be invited to participate in other ac tivities, such as a community mural painting, chalk drawing on sidewalks, and poetry reading on a donated LTD bus Participants will also get a chance to watch opera, puppets, and pantomime, as well as listen to poetry and music "This is an attempt to bring together all of the exciting events that happen in schools and bring them downtown into more public places,” Pinkas said Programs for the Saturday ac tivrties can be picked up Saturday morning at the central information booth on the mall J DIM SUM Sunday 11 am - 3 pm 75C-1.75 per dish Horn: Moo t burs 11 to 10 Sat Stoll Mil to II StMi S to 10 China Blue Restaurant 879 E. 13th Ave. 343-2832 IT Volunteer positions offered Students would be able to "improve their earning power” by volunteering for the Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides, according to Fred Miller, coor dinator of the coalition. NCAP needs people to make an eight-week commitment for at least two hours a week. Currently no credit or pay is available, but Miller hopes they can get work study funds for next year. Students would be able to get experience in grant writing, research, editing, writing for NCAP news, and fundraising. They can also learn how government agencies work, which is a valuable skill, says Miller. “We run into people who do not know much about interact ing with people outside their discipline," he says. "They are hesitant in relating to people outside their discipline.” He says NCAP can give experience in many different areas. NCAP started as a grass roots organization and during its five year existence has dealt with issues like roadside spraying, forestry spraying and urban uses of pesticides, says Miller. More information can be obtained by contacting Nina Groutage at 344-5044. 'Jr JJt ‘Jt_ 1982 University of Oregon SHROVETIDE FESTIVAL Balkan Dance and Music WORKSHOPS!!! PARTIES!!! CONCERTS!!! LAMB ROAST!!! Carol SILVERMAN BALKAN SINGING Steve KOTANSKY ADVANCED HUNGARIAN DANCES Ron WIXMAN MACEDONIAN DANCES Marcus MOSKOFF BULGARIAN DANCES April 30, May 1&2 Friday: Registration Starts 4 PM in Gerlinger 220. Concert at 8 PM, Dancing at 9:30 PM. Saturday: EMU BALLROOM Workshops 9 AM til 6 PM, Concert 8 PM, Party 9:30 Sunday: Workshops 10 AM til 3 PM in Gerlinger Lamb Roast (Pot luck, lamb provided) 4 PM. University Students: Workshops $2.00, Party $2.50, Concert $1.00, Package (8 workshops, concert, party) $15.00 Sponsored by Recreational Folkdance, Dance Department, Dobre Ensemble, and Russian and Eastern European Studies. r —1 fr 1 : 1 : r 'V Jir
