About this event
Student Agenda
Registration | 9:30 – 10 a.m
Coffee and Continental Breakfast | Lillian and Larry Goodman Center (501 S. Wabash Ave. - see map)
An informal meet and greet with faculty, students, and staff. Learn about Roosevelt and the day ahead. Great for those who prefer one on one conversations instead of group Q&A.
Welcome to Roosevelt University | 10 - 10:30 a.m. | Lillian and Larry Goodman Center
- Introduction
Corey Williams | Associate Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students - Opening Remarks
Dr. Ali Malekzadeh | President - Welcome to the Roosevelt Team
Dee Brown | Head Coach, Men’s Basketball - How to Plan Your Day
Michelle Stipp | Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid and Enrollment Services
Major Exploration and Student Activities Fair | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Lillian and Larry Goodman Center
A time for you to explore the many majors, programs of study and extracurricular activities that Roosevelt offers. You’ll meet faculty, staff and current students who can share more with you about exploring areas of study and all of the exciting activities that your might want to get involved in.
College Welcomes | 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Not sure what you study? No worries, we’ll share some options with you. Choose one of the sessions below to learn about Roosevelt’s three Colleges and what makes each program area unique.
- College of Humanities, Education and Social Science | WB 317
Cami McBride, PhD, Dean - Heller College of Business | WB 111
Ryan Petty, PhD, Dean - College of Science, Health, and Pharmacy | WB 911
Kelly Wentz-Hunter, PhD, Dean
Interest Sessions | 12:30 – 1:15 p.m. (Choose from one of the sessions below)
- The Myths and Truths About Criminal Profiling | Prof. Eli Ricks, PhD | WB 418
Looking at a crime scene to learn about the character of the perpetrator makes compelling television, but how much of those scripted stories is based on science versus art? This interactive session explores the reality of criminal profiling. - A Career in Education: Teaching for Social Justice | Prof. Elizabeth Meadows, PhD | WB 135
Connect, share and learn how education is developed as a tool for equity and social justice. This faculty-led session will explore the relationship between education and society while also providing the opportunity to hear first-hand experiences from students and alumni panelists. - Change in the Modern Workplace | Prof. Debra Orr, PhD | WB 1017
Professional life has changed at a rapid pace over the last year. Join Dr. Debra Orr as she discusses managing the unpredictable human aspects of change and principles for successful change management in the realities of the workplace. Dr. Orr will share themes and stories from her book Team for Change: A Practitioner’s Guide to Implementing Change in the Modern Workplace. The book lays out issues present in the human side of change and basic principles for making decisions about the change process as well as the stories of other industry experts as a roadmap for successful organization development. - A Different Kind of Honors: Deeper Ways of Looking and Learning | Prof. Marjorie Jolles, PhD and Prof. Sarah Maria Rutter, PhD | WB 611
Join us for your first RU Honors Program “class,” where we will make the world come alive intellectually. In the Honors Program, we invite students to practice the arts of looking and learning through the lenses of your academic major, distinct interests, unique personal background and future goals. How do we spark creative, engaged learning where we take risks and ask challenging questions? In this interactive, discussion-based session we will do just that: critically examine scenes from ordinary life from individual and academic perspectives.
Interest Sessions | 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. (Choose from one of the sessions below)
- Students & the Sustainable Future: True Stories of the Astonishing & Amazing Power of Students to Change a University and, Quite Possibly, the World | Prof. Mike Bryson, PhD | WB 418
This interactive presentation grapples with the many sustainability challenges facing us – toxic pollution, water scarcity, climate change, environmental injustice – and argues that despite the difficult road ahead of us, all is not lost. There are many reasons for hope, including (and especially) our students. We will imagine what a truly sustainable and environmentally just future looks like, and we’ll discover how we at Roosevelt University can help create that future through collective action and a fierce focus on social justice. - The Role of Organic Chemistry in Drug Design and Discovery | Prof. Oluseye K. Onajole, PhD | WB 911
Organic chemistry plays an essential role in the chemical synthesis of pharmaceutically relevant organic molecules. Examine the importance of stereochemistry in drug synthesis and how basic modifications can reduce or eliminate metabolically liable functional groups — a process which drastically improves the compound’s chemical stability in the biological system. - Income Tax Considerations for Independent Professionals | Prof. David Knutsen, PhD | WB 1017
The traditional relationship between employees and employers has gone through dramatic changes in a relatively short period of time. Join Dr. David Knutsen as he discusses the impact on your income tax responsibility when working for multiple employers simultaneously, working as an independent contractor, and running (or starting) your own business as a sole proprietor. - A Different Kind of Honors: Deeper Ways of Looking and Learning | Prof. Marjorie Jolles, PhD and Prof. Sarah Maria Rutter, PhD | WB 611
Join us for your first RU Honors Program “class,” where we will make the world come alive intellectually. In the Honors Program, we invite students to practice the arts of looking and learning through the lenses of your academic major, distinct interests, unique personal background and future goals. How do we spark creative, engaged learning where we take risks and ask challenging questions? In this interactive, discussion-based session we will do just that: critically examine scenes from ordinary life from individual and academic perspectives.
Closing Sessions | 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Parents and students will have the opportunity to choose from one of these activities below.
- Alumni Panel | Lillian and Larry Goodman Center
Hear from recent graduates about their time at Roosevelt and how Roosevelt prepared them to make their mark. - Athletics Meet & Greet | The Laker Union – Wabash 3rd Floor
Meet some of our Lakers coaches and student athletes to learn more about Laker Nation! - Campus Tours | Wabash Lobby
Tour our vertical campus and the historic Auditorium Building.
Parent Agenda
Registration | 9:30 – 10 a.m
Coffee and Continental Breakfast | Lillian and Larry Goodman Center
An informal meet and greet with faculty, students, and staff. Learn about Roosevelt and the day ahead. Great for those who prefer one on one conversations instead of group Q&A.
Welcome to Roosevelt University | 10 - 10:30 a.m. | Lillian and Larry Goodman Center
- Introduction
Corey Williams | Associate Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students - Opening Remarks
Dr. Ali Malekzadeh | President - Welcome
Dee Brown | Head Coach, Men’s Basketball - Overview of Agenda
Michelle Stipp | Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid and Enrollment Services
Major Exploration and Student Activities Fair | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Lillian and Larry Goodman Center
A time for you to explore the many majors, programs of study and extracurricular activities that Roosevelt offers. You’ll meet faculty, staff and current students who can share more with you about exploring areas of study and all of the exciting activities that your student might want to get involved in.
College Welcomes | 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Choose one of the sessions below to learn about Roosevelt’s three Colleges and what makes each program area unique.
- College of Humanities, Education and Social Science | WB 317
Cami McBride, PhD, Dean - Heller College of Business | WB 111
Ryan Petty, PhD, Dean - College of Science, Health, and Pharmacy | WB 911
Kelly Wentz-Hunter, PhD, Dean
Interest Sessions | 12:30 – 2:15 p.m. | Lillian and Larry Goodman Center
Parents will not want to miss these three sessions designed specifically to address your needs, with time for Q&A. These sessions will run consecutively with short breaks between each.
- Our Story: Roosevelt’s History and Commitment to Social Justice
Jared Fritz-McCarty | Asst. Vice President of Advancement
For many people, the notion that a college or university could restrict admission because of one’s race, religion or gender is unthinkable. But that was the case just 70 years ago when Roosevelt University was founded. Learn how Roosevelt’s act of courage changed the face of higher education in 1945 and how we continue to challenge social norms today. - Transitioning to College: A Panel Discussion
Join residence life, academic success, career services and campus safety experts to hear about the college transition process. - An Investment Worth Making: Understanding the Cost of Your Student’s Education
Michelle Stipp | Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid and Enrollment Services
Applying for and securing financial assistance can be a complicated process, but don’t worry — we are here to assist. This session will prepare you to properly consider all funding options available to you and your student and will review the steps required to finalize financial aid and payment arrangements at Roosevelt.
Closing Sessions | 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Parents and students will have the opportunity to choose from one of these activities below.
- Alumni Panel | Lillian and Larry Goodman Center
Hear from recent graduates about their time at Roosevelt and how Roosevelt prepared them to make their mark. - Athletics Meet & Greet | The Laker Union – Wabash 3rd Floor
Meet some of our Lakers coaches and student athletes to learn more about Laker Nation! - Campus Tours | Wabash Lobby
Tour our vertical campus and the historic Auditorium Building.