Friday, February 3

Participants may arrive at anytime, however, plan to arrive at 11:00 a.m. if you intend to audition for the music department. Students and families are welcome to participate in all

of the available activities on Friday, February 3, 2012.

11:00 a.m. Check-in (Music Auditions Only)**Students will receive their audition times and locations at this time

11:30 a.m. Music Audition OverviewDr. Ruth Krusemark, ’73, Chair of Benedictine College Music Department

12:00 p.m. Check-in (Non-Music Auditions)LunchMassMusic Auditions

12:45 p.m. Welcome and Opening RemarksPete Helgesen, Dean of Enrollment Management

1:00 p.m. LunchWalking Tour of CampusMusic Auditions

2:00 p.m. Academic Life at Benedictine CollegeKim Shankman, Dean of the CollegeMusic Auditions

2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Interest Sessions

4:00 p.m. Academic Open HouseBenedictine College Faculty

5:15 p.m. Scholars’ Mass (optional)

6:00 p.m. Meet overnight host

7:00 p.m. Presidential Scholars’ DinnerGuest Speaker Patrick Carr, ’91, President of Hallmark Cards

8:30 p.m. Dessert & Coffee for Parents

9:00 p.m. Social event

Presidential scholarshiP comPetitionFebruary 3 - 4, 2012

Saturday, February 4

Each participant will receive an individual schedule at check-in on Saturday morning. The below schedule is an overview of the schedule of activities.

Students and families will begin the day together. At 11:30 a.m. the competition portion will begin for students. A separate program is planned for families.

student schedule

9:30 a.m. Check-in

9:30 a.m. Breakfast

10:30 a.m. Opening RemarksStephen D. Minnis, ’82, President of Benedictine College

11:15 a.m. Group Dismissal for Students

11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Interview (required) Essay (required) Discovery College (required) Gregorian Fellows Leadership Program (required)Catholic Identity

2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Presidential Scholars’ Reception

Parents and Guests

9:30 a.m. Check-in

9:30 a.m. Breakfast

10:30 a.m. Opening RemarksStephen D. Minnis, ’82, President of Benedictine College

11:30 a.m. Tour of CampusMass

12:30 p.m. A conversation with the Academic DeanKim Shankman, Dean of the College

1:00 p.m. Financial Aid and ScholarshipsTony Tanking, Director of Financial Aid

1:30 p.m. Student PanelCurrent Benedictine College Students

2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Presidential Scholars’ Reception

The Raven Store and Holy Grounds Coffee, located in the Havery Center, will be open throughout the weekend.