Ohio University

January 20 — January 22, 2012  

All dads are invited to visit their students for a very special weekend just for you.   

Parking information for Dads Weekend is located here.

The schedule of events will continue to be updated as more information is available from student organizations and university departments.

Friday

Open Stage with Bruce Dalzell

8pm - Midnight , The Front Room at Baker University Center  

An Ohio University tradition of over 20 years.  Sign up, stop by, and grab a cup of your favorite caffeinated beverage while Bruce Dalzell hosts the longest running Open Stage in Athens.

Dads Weekend Man Cave sponsored by the University Program Council

Friday, January 20, 2012 from 6:00pm - 10:00pm , Baker Center Ballroom  

Dads Weekend Man Cave sponsored by the University Program Council.  

The Dads Weekend Man Cave will feature numerous activities including: Full-size Indy Cart Racing, skee ball, Wii games, Hi Striker bowling, darts, and many more!  We will also be serving finger food snacks such as: chicken sliders and loaded nachos!  Bring your son or daughter and join us for this annual UPC Dads Weekend event!

Interior Architecture Exhibition

Friday, January 20, 2012 from 10:00am - 4:00pm , Trisolini Gallery, Baker University Center  

This exhibition features current student work from the Interior Architecture (IA) department.  The IA program, formerly housed in the Ohio University College of Health and Human Services, has returned to the School of Art, thus strengthening the offerings in design. 

School of Art Biennial Faculty Exhibition 

Friday, January 20, 2012 from 10:00am - 5:00pm , Kennedy Museum of Art  

During this special year of celebrating the 75th College of Fine Arts anniversary, the biennial Ohio University School of Art Faculty Exhibition features works by School of Art teaching, Emeriti and retired faculty. The presented artwork mediums range from painting, sculpture, ceramics, prints, and photography to graphic design, drawing, and new media like video and installation art.

Athens Black Contemporary Dance Company

Friday, January 20, 2012 at 7:30pm , Shirley Wimmer Dance Theatre, Putnam Hall  

Presented by the School of Dance, the Athens Black Contemporary Dance Company is a student-based organization that presents choreography by its members that celebrates Black themes and aesthetics.  

Admission to be charged.

OHIO Wrestling v. Kent State

Friday, January 20, 2012 at 7:30pm , The Convocation Center  

Cheer on the Bobcats as they take on the Kent State Golden Flashes in this MAC Match-up!

Saturday

Athens Black Contemporary Dance Company

Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 7:30pm , Shirley Wimmer Dance Theatre, Putnam Hall  

Presented by the School of Dance, the Athens Black Contemporary Dance Company is a student-based organization that presents choreography by its members that celebrates Black themes and aesthetics.

Admission to be charged.

2nd Annual Alden Open Mini Golf Event

Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 11:00am - 3:00pm, Registration 4th Floor Alden Library , Alden Library  

Play mini golf on two nine-hole courses that weave through the bookcases and rooms of the library.  There will be food, refreshments and raffle prizes, such as gift certificates to Brenen's Coffee Cafe', Little Professor Book Center and Holiday Inn in Athens.  You and your dad can even pose for a picture to remember this year's Dads Weekend.  Proceeds will benefit participants in the annual Ohio University Student Research and Creativity Expo.  Nine holes of mini golf is $5 per person and 18 holes is $10 per person.  

Sponsors include the Legend Group, the Air Force ROTC, and University Courtyard.   

OHIO Mens Basketball v. Miami

Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 2:00pm , The Convocation Center  

Cheer on the Bobcats as they take on the Miami Redhawks.  

Ohio University Athletics will honor the career accomplishments of Gary Trent (1993-95) during the Bobcats' matchup with Miami on Jan. 21 in the Convocation Center. The game will be billed as "Gary Trent Day" and will feature special ticket prices starting at ONLY $1.

Trent will be honored throughout the game culminating with a halftime presentation where his No. 20 jersey will hang from the rafters in the Convocation Center.

Ticket prices and allotment are as follows and are assigned seats:

• $1 tickets/Sections 201-214, 225-232 - Cap of 200 tickets
  
• $3 tickets/Sections 201-214, 225-232 - Cap of 300 tickets
  
• $6 tickets/Sections 201-214, 225-232 - Cap of 500 tickets
  
• $12 tickets/Sections 201-214, 225-232 - Cap of 1,000 tickets
• $20 tickets/Sections 105-110, 215-219, 115-120 (Student Section - Student Ticket FREE)
• For a map of pricing and seat allocation, visit the Athletic Department site here.
  

Interior Architecture Exhibition

Saturday, January 21 from 10:00am - 4:00pm , Trisolini Gallery, Baker University Center  

This exhibition features current student work from the Interior Architecture (IA) department.  The IA program, formerly housed in the Ohio University College of Health and Human Services, has returned to the School of Art, thus strengthening the offerings in design.

Chicago City Limits

Saturday, January 21, 2012 , Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium  

SPECIAL DADS WEEKEND EVENT!  This energetic improv groups takes its cue from the audience in an ingenious satirical comedy the New York Post calls "the funniest show in town."  Founded in 1977, Chicago City Limits is the longest running show in New York.  It's award-winning National Touring Company has appeared on several TV shows - including The Today Show, The Joan Rivers Show, and Good Day New York - in addition to performing at the Smithsonian Institute, the Super Bowl, and New York's Lincoln Center. 

NOTE: This performance may contain content that is offensive and may be inappropriate for younger audience members. 

ALL TICKETS are general admission and are $18.

Recreational Ice Skating

Saturday, Jnaury 21 from 2:00pm - 3:30pm , Bird Arena  

Step out onto the ice for an afternoon of recreational skating.  

$4.00 for guests, FREE to Ohio University students.

Sunday

Faculty Chamber Music Series Concert

Sunday, January 22, 2012 beginning at 4:00pm , School of Musc - Glidden Hall  

Join the School of Music for "Something New," under the direction of Stephen Miahky, featuring guest artist Alan Terricciano from the University of California-Irvine.

OHIO Wrestling v. Bloomsburg University

Sunday, January 22 at 5:30pm , The Convocation Center  

Cheer on the Bobcats as they take on the Huskies of Bloomsburg University!

OHIO Womens Basketball v. Toledo

Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 2:00pm , The Convocation Center  

Cheer on the Bobcats as the take on the Toledo Rockets!

Recreational Ice Skating

Sunday, January 22, 2012 from 1:20pm - 3:30pm and 3:30pm - 5:00pm , Bird Arena  

Step onto the ice for an afternoon of recreational skating.  

$4.00 for guests, FREE for Ohio University students.