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Sophia Lauber | Monday, February 18, 2019
This past weekend, parents of Notre Dame juniors flooded campus for Junior Parents Weekend (JPW), a deep-rooted tradition in the Notre Dame community that has taken place annually ever since the first “Parent-Son Day” was held in 1953. The weekend kicked off with a gala Friday night in the Duncan Student Center, which featured music,
Kelli Smith | Monday, February 19, 2018
The class of 2019 and seniors who spent the spring semester of their junior year abroad welcomed parents to campus Friday for Junior Parents Weekend (JPW), an annual University tradition. According to the JPW website, the weekend featured a variety of events for students and parents including a gala, a Mass, a president’s address and
Courtney Becker | Monday, February 20, 2017
Notre Dame welcomed parents and families to campus Friday for Junior Parents Weekend (JPW), an annual celebration for juniors and any seniors who spent spring semester of their junior year abroad. Junior Madi Purrenhage, executive co-chair of JPW, said the weekend offered an opportunity for students to relax with family members. “It’s just a really
Erin McAuliffe and Nick Laureano | Thursday, February 25, 2016
Following 2016 Junior Parents’ Weekend, Scene editor Erin McAuliffe and scene writer Nick Laureano reached out to their dads, Bob and Bert, for their thoughts on the state of the necktie. Below are some of the highlights of those conversations. Bob McAuliffe on ties: “Not a fan of the tie, actually the rash on
Rachel O'Grady | Monday, February 22, 2016
Continuing a treasured Notre Dame tradition, the class of 2017 welcomed their parents to campus for the University’s annual Junior Parents Weekend (JPW). The event takes nearly a year of planning so Madi Purrenhage and Tommy Yemc — current sophomores and co-chairs of next year’s JPW — started in their roles this past weekend. “For the
Katie Galioto | Sunday, February 22, 2015
Last weekend, Notre Dame welcomed mothers and fathers of members of the junior class to celebrate the University’s annual Junior Parents Weekend (JPW). Traveling to Notre Dame from across the country, parents participated in three days of diverse events designed to give them a taste of the Notre Dame student experience. Junior Maria McGuire, chair of
Meg Handelman | Thursday, February 13, 2014
Mothers and fathers of members of the junior class are traveling from all around the country for Notre Dame’s annual Junior Parents Weekend (JPW). “I want this weekend to be really special, and I want parents to have a magical experience at Notre Dame,” JPW chairperson and junior Shannon Hagedorn said. “This is one of