Alumni Association

Summer Around the Drillfield

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Thanks to everyone who attended!

Performing and Creative Arts In a New Era

June 21 - 23, 2007

College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences and
College of Architecture and Urban Studies

Summer Around Drillfield

Schedule of Events

Thursday, June 21, 2007

  • 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.
    Hospitality Open
    Alumni Foyer
  • 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
    Registration
    HAC Gallery
  • 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
    Ice Cream Social
    Alumni Terrace
    Enjoy meeting other attendees and several of the presenters you’ll be hearing from over the coming days. Open Market theme with band, artist sketching, mimes, and more.

Friday, June 22, 2007

  • 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Hospitality Open
    Alumni Foyer
  • 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
    Breakfast
    Latham Ballroom
  • 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
    An inspirational reading by Nikki Giovanni of “Rosa,” her bestselling children’s book about Rosa Parks
  • 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.
    Interactive Discussion of CCTAD (Collaborative for Creative Technologies in the Arts and Design) with John Husser, Head, Department of Music
  • 10:15 a.m.
    Concurrent Sessions in the Digital Sound Lab, Recording Studio, and Animation Lab
  • 12:00 p.m.
    Lunch with Program
    D2 East Flex Room

From the Hokie Pokie to Tech Triumph, how the music of the Marching Virginians influence the fans and atmosphere at sporting events; a lively discussion on the importance of music at by Dave McKee, the Director of the Marching Virginians.

  • 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.
    Time on your own for recreation, relaxing, shopping and more!
  • Visit Bookstores, Downtown, Campus, and the surrounding area
  • Recreational Activities in the Surrounding area (flyers, contact information available)
  • Spend time relaxing and enjoying other things available on campus, in Blacksburg and the surrounding area!
  • 6:30 - 10:00 p.m.
    Reception and Dinner
    Latham Foyer/Ballroom

    Welcome and Program
    - Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences
    - Greg Justice, Associate Professor of Theatre Arts

Saturday, June 23, 2007

  • 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Hospitality Open
    Alumni Foyer
  • 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
    Breakfast On Your Own
    D2 East Flex Room
  • 8:30 a.m.
    Group Session
  • 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.  
    Concurrent Sessions in Digital Cinema, Computer Animation, and Scenic Painting and Faux Finishing
  • 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
    Lunch with Program
    D2 East Flex Room
  • 1:00 - 5:30 p.m.
    Time on your own for recreation, relaxing, shopping and more!
  • 7:00 p.m.
    Reception
  • 7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
    Theme Dinner with DJ and Dancing