<p>I know it's really early to start thinking that far ahead,
but any info about this weekend would be appreciated.</p>
<p>Are my dates correct? I think it was about that time, last year. </p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>It looks like it's earlier this year -- September 25 - 28th. (Here's a link to the website on it, although it looks like they've taken last year's info and only partially updated it.)</p>
<p>Rice</a> Families Weekend</p>
<p>Thanks, blackeyedsusan --</p>
<p>I was way off! So it runs from Thursday through Sunday?
Do parents stay for four days, or cherry-pick events?
Any additional info would be much appreciated.</p>
<p>Thanks, again!</p>
<p>I think the families usually "cherry-pick" -- attending a few events here and there, but most importantly taking their son/daughter to some stores to get needed things and out to dinner. I'm not a good one to respond since last year (my son's freshman year) he was out of town attending a Biotech conference the entire time. Since we live in Houston my husband and I attended the get-together at the college masters' house on Friday evening (sans son).</p>
<p>We went last year, arriving Thursday and leaving Sunday. The best part for us was attending classes with DD on Friday. We did not go to all of them, just the ones in her major, met several of the professors. Also attended the college reception, the pre-game BBQ and the football game on Saturday. Attended the powderpuff game. All were fun. Out to dinner and shopping were both important, too. We kept it casual and let her decide when and how often we were with her. We wandered around on our own some when she wasn't with us.</p>
<p>Thanks to both blackeyedsusan and Singersmom07 --</p>
<p>Exactly what I wanted to know. Looks like invitations will be out in July.
Wow -- a Biotech conference in freshman year!</p>
<p>Both years (so far) we stayed Thurs-Sat nights. The 1st year that worked out great, she was really happy to spend time with us, go shopping, out to eat, etc. The 2nd year her only Friday class was cancelled due to Parent's Weekend (irritating reason) and she had "better" things to do in the evenings than hang out with the 'rents. This 3rd year we might stay for one night to see any on campus performances and possibly go to the football game, but that's about it.</p>
<p>And I failed to mention that several of the College Confidential Rice parents got together informally on Friday evening of Families Weekend to meet (and put a face with a screen name). Maybe we should make that an annual event!</p>
<p>It looks like we're going this year for the first time ever. My son will be a senior. Let me know if people are meeting up.</p>
<p>blackeyedsusan -
I would love to make that an annual event! I'm pretty sure we're attending this year so let's plan on it. :)</p>
<p>My parents came down for parents' weekend my freshmen year and enjoyed it, but the next year they decided to visit on whatever weekend was most convenient to them. They decided it would be nice to have me to themselves, instead of going to all sorts of parents' weekend programming and meeting other parents. Also, parents' weekend fell on the same weekend as one of Lovett's public parties freshman year, so I was busy helping set up all day. This year we compared schedules and found a weekend that worked for all of us, and it was really nice. They were able to take some of my friends out to dinner once or twice, which is difficult to do when everyone's parents are in town.</p>
<p>A parent's get-together would be great if we can find a time that works in the schedule. Last year we just met up informally at a central location on campus for about 1/2 hour on Friday evening after the college receptions (and before folks headed out to dinner with their kids). Let's wait until the schedule is out and see what plans everyone will have to see how we could fit it in.</p>
<p>Count me in! It would be great to meet some other parents...in person.</p>
<p>I'm resurrecting this thread for a couple of reasons.</p>
<p>First of all, I'm starting to get a little worried about my hotel reservations for Families Weekend. I have reservations at the Best Western on Main but they don't answer the phone. I'm assuming they're still without power and may even have suffered some damages in the storm. I tried calling the Marriott Medical Center to make backup reservations and got a recording saying that they are currently closed and are unsure when they will reopen. </p>
<p>Does anyone know of any hotels near Rice that are open and taking reservations?</p>
<p>The other reason I bumped this thread is to find out whether anyone is still interested in getting together some time during the weekend. BerkeleyMom, Ottoline, lauras50, maysixxmom, blackeyedsusan, anxiousmom, and anyone else that would like to be included, how about sending me a PM?</p>
<p>Hi Patsmom! I was told by my son that the marriott Med center, where we have reservations looked good from across the street, but Main was still flooded and people are not supposed to travel yet. I'm still gungho on going AND meeting you all :-). I didn't think it was worth calling the hotel until Wed or after. We still do have a week and a half and my son swears we'll be fine. OK. Let's see what reality says on Wed.</p>
<p>Just spoke to the marriott med center..you can press 2 and actually get someone! They should reopen with a day or two, they're hoping by tomorrow. They only had a problem with the pool area. The water may be contaminated, but they're giving out bottled water and you can bathe in it. She feels it's not really contaminated, but they need a day or two more. She said, it should be no problem for next week. I think I'll be there!</p>
<p>We won't be going this year, so I will have to try for next. We will be in Dallas next weekend, and two weekends in a row out-of-town is more than I can handle!!! Hope Rice is up and back on track by next week. DS says the campus still looks a mess... I hope you all have a wonderful time - maybe you should meet for coffee at the Pavillion???? :)</p>
<p>Anxiousmom, sorry you won't be there! After seeing you for so long on this site I would have really liked to meet you.</p>
<p>I was lucky enough to meet Patsmom when we moved my son in for freshman year. She recognized us due to my husband's height! :) I will be sorry not to meet you all this time, but hopefully next year ---- and if not next year, definitely graduation! (We had such a great time at DD's graduation last May. Rice did a wonderful job with the big celebrations, and the res colleges did a wonderful job with the luncheons, and Dd's campus workplace even had a special reception for their 3 graduating workers and we met some very special profs..... the whole thing was wonderful.)</p>
<p>I'd be happy to meet up with everyone during Families Weekend.</p>