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Family Weekend 2008

October 31 - November 2, 2008

 

Register here

 

Make plans now to attend Family Weekend at Susquehanna University
Friday, October 31 through November 2, 2008.  

 

There will be many opportunities for students and their families to spend time together in the classroom, worship together, watching a student musical production, supporting Crusader athletic events, meeting with President Lemons, or simply enjoying our beautiful campus. 

 

If you have immediate questions regarding the weekend, please contact Susan Kreisher at (570) 372-4116 or kreishers@susqu.edu.    

 

Need a place to stay for family weekend?  Stay with a local family and support the local Habitat for Humanity. A number of homes in the Selinsgrove area will be open to families for 1 or 2 nights at a rate of $75 per room per night.  All money will be donated to Union-Snyder Habitat for Humanity.  For more information please email Cathy Hines at hinesc@susqu.edu.”

 

 

Schedule of Events

Updated October 7, 2008

Friday, October 31

5 - 7:30 p.m.: Open House at Pine Lawn - Kick off Family Weekend at the president’s house.  Meet President and Mrs. L. Jay Lemons from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Faculty members will also be invited to this reception. 

 

8 p.m. SAC Big Movie Night: Wall-E Isaacs Auditorium, Seibert Hall

 

8 p.m.  Student Musical Production: Fiddler on the Roof - Degenstein Center Theater - Tickets are available for purchase at the box office in Degenstein Campus Center from noon to 4 pm and 6 to 8:30 pm M-F.  Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling 570-372-ARTS. Please note that you need to order a ticket for your SU student even though there is no charge

 

Saturday, November 1

 

 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Family Weekend Registration and Information Table Mellon Lounge, Degenstein Campus Center

 

 9a.m. – noon  Parents Executive Board Information - Mellon Lounge, Degenstein Campus Center -Meet current board members,  pick up parent/grandparent/sibling buttons, and a VIP card (entitle the cardholder to free admission to athletics events and a 10% discount at participating businesses).

 

10 – 11 a.m.  Meet the President - Isaacs Auditorium  - Meet President L. Jay Lemons and learn more about what’s in store for your student during the 2008-09 academic year and beyond.

 

11 a.m. – noon - Study Abroad Forum - Isaac’s Auditorium  - Learn about study abroad opportunities for your student, and discuss the adventure of living and learning in the international classroom. 

 

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. - SAC Family Photos - Degenstein Campus Center - Free of charge, compliments of Susquehanna's Student Activities Committee.

 

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. - Campus Cultures Pre-game Luncheon - Evert Dining Room, Degenstein Campus Center - Taste food from around the world.  Tickets can be purchased at the door. (Individuals with SU meal cards will be admitted free).      

 

Noon – 1 p.m. - Legacy luncheon and Photo - Shearer Weber Dining Room - Open to current students who have a relative (i.e. parent, grandparent, great grandparent, aunt, or uncle) who is an SU alumnus and their families.  Registration is required.  Don’t miss this photo opportunity     

 

1 p.m.  - Susquehanna Field Hockey vs. Catholic - Sassafras Field Complex

 

1:00 p.m.  - Crusaders Football vs. St. Lawrence University - Nicholas A. Lopardo Stadium - Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for non-SU students.  Tickets must be purchased at the gate on the day of the game.  Use your VIP card and get in FREE!    

 

NEW 2:30 p.m.  Student Musical Production: Fiddler on the Roof - Degenstein Center Theater - Tickets are available for purchase at the box office in Degenstein Campus Center from noon to 4 pm and 6 to 8:30 pm M-F.  Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling 570-372-ARTS. Please note that you need to order a ticket for your SU student even though there is no charge

 

4p.m. - Duwende in Concert - Enjoy the bubbly funk and hip-hop-fueled tunes of this a cappella group. - Stretansky Concert Hall

 

7:30 p.m. - Charlie’s Coffee House

 

8 p.m. - Student Musical Production: Fiddler on the Roof - Degenstein Center Theater - Tickets are available for purchase at the box office in Degenstein Campus Center from 1 - 4 p.m. and from 6 -8:30 p.m.  Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling 570-372-ARTS. Please note that you need to order a ticket for your student even though there is no charge

 

8 – 10 p.m. - Sweet Connections - Shearer Weber Dining Room  - Been ditched by your student?  Meet other SU parents and families over dessert

 

 

Sunday, November 2

 

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. - Don’t Just Send Money – Send a “Life Letter”  - Degenstein Campus Center - For Parents Only: An opportunity to convey to your student the core values that guide your life and provide meaning to it through the time-honored tradition of writing a letter.  Participants will learn more about what makes this work and get started on their own life letter.  Sponsored by the Counseling Center and the Chaplain’s Office. Registration is required. Space is limited.

 

10:30 – 11a.m.  Coffee and Doughnuts - Weber Chapel Foyer

 

11 a.m.  University Chapel Service - Weber Chapel Auditorium - A service of Word and Sacrament celebrating All Saints’ Sunday. Special Music by the University Choir.

 

2:30 p.m. - Student Musical Production: Fiddler on the Roof - Degenstein Center Theater  - Tickets are available for purchase at the box office in Degenstein Campus Center from 1 – 2:30 p.m.  Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling 570-372-ARTS. Please note that you need to order a ticket for your student even though there is no charge

 

 

General Information:

 

MEALS ON CAMPUS

Evert Dining Room

Families are invited to dine in Evert Dining Room in the Degenstein Campus Center.  No reservations are needed.

 

Cost Per Person:  Breakfast - $6.25 (served from 8 – 10 a.m.)

Brunch:  $9 (served from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.)

Dinner - $9 (served from 4:30 – 6 p.m.)

 

Benny’s Bistro

Located on the lower level of the Degenstein Campus Center.

Hours of Operation:

Friday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sunday: Noon – Midnight

 

CAMPUS BOOKSTORE HOURS:

Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

 

Bookstore Annex at Nicholas A. Lopardo Stadium:

Saturday: 1 -4 p.m.

 

BLOUGH-WEIS LIBRARY HOURS:

Friday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.

 

CHARLIE’S HOURS:

Friday & Saturday: 7:30 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Sunday: 7:30 – 11:30 p.m.

 

GARRETT SPORTS COMPLEX:

Building Hours:

Friday: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday: Noon – 11 p.m.

 

Jacobs Fitness Center Hours:

Friday & Saturday: 12– 10 p.m.

Sunday: Noon – 11 p.m.

 

Pool Hours:

Friday: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. & 8:30 – 10 p.m.

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: 2 – 5 p.m.

 

 

LORE DEGENSTEIN ART GALLERY

Saturday: Noon – 4 p.m.

Global Matrix II: An International Print Exhibition

This contemporary review of fine art printmaking in all media from around the world features 87 works representing 75 individual artists from 24 countries.

 

RECREATIONS VEHICLES

RV’s may park along the west edge of the upper parking lot behind the Degenstein Campus Center.  Registration is required.  Call (570) 372-4115.  No hookups available.

 

SELINSGROVE AREA

For a complete listing of local restaurants and hotels/motels please go to www.susqu.edu/visit/stay.htm.

 

QUESTIONS?

Please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 570-372-4115 or e-mail alumni@susqu.edu. 

 

SELINSGROVE AREA

SU families are now able to dine at the Susquehanna Valley Country Club. To make reservations please call (570) 743-1714. For a complete listing of local restaurants go to http://www.susqu.edu/visit/eat.htm, and for a complete listing of local hotels go to http://www.susqu.edu/visit/stay.htm.

 

QUESTIONS?

Please contact the Alumni Relations Office at: (570) 372-4115 or email alumni@susqu.edu. 

 

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