September 28-30, 2007
Friday8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
University Bookstore Hours
Benham-Pence Student Center
9 & 10 a.m.
Campus Tours
Departing from Recitation Hall
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Welcome Center and Information Table
Benham-Pence Student Center Lobby
Pick up your schedules, maps, and information for a fun-filled Family Weekend!
11 a.m. & Noon
Campus Tours
Departing from Recitation Hall
Noon - 5 p.m.
Legacy Reception,
Bayley Alumni House
Stop by the Alumni House throughout the afternoon for complimentary refreshments and Wittenberg goodies!
1 & 2 p.m.
Campus Tours
Departing from Recitation Hall
7 p.m.
Wittenberg Women’s Volleyball vs. Allegheny College
HPERC Center
Come watch Wittenberg’s nationally ranked volleyball team take on Allegheny!
7:30 p.m.
New Student Showcase,
Blair Theater
Enjoy scenes, songs and dance featuring the Class of 2011.
8 p.m.
Choir Variety Show,
300 Krieg
Wittenberg proudly showcases the talents of the Wittenberg Choir in the Choir Variety Show during its opening night! Come join this celebration of musical talent.
Admission: $5 adults, $3 students
8 p.m.
Movie Night
Post 95- Benham-Pence Student Center
Come enjoy the cozy atmosphere of the post while watching a movie.
9 p.m.
Night Gazing
Weaver Observatory
If you are a night owl this is the place for you! Explore the universe with astronomer Dan Fleisch, associate professor of physics, using Wittenberg’s top-of-the-line telescope
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Welcome Center and Information Table,
Benham-Pence Student Center Lobby
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
University Bookstore Hours,
Benham-Pence Student Center
10 - 11 a.m.
Presidential Coffee - Meet and Greet
Room 105 Shouvlin
This is the perfect opportunity to meet Wittenberg’s 13th President, Dr. Mark Erickson, as well as administrative representatives from a variety of offices across campus, including Financial Aid, Security, Residence Life, the Career Center, and more!
10 a.m., 11 a.m. & Noon
Campus Tours
Departing from Recitation Hall
11 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Family Weekend Panels: Session 1
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Study Abroad Forum – Room 105 Shouvlin
JoAnn Bennett, Director of International Education, and Wittenberg students discuss the adventure of living and learning in the international classroom. Light lunch will be served.
11 a.m. - 7p.m.
Habitat for Humanity Shed Build
Stoughton Lawn, By Student Center
Come join students and family help build a shed for a wonderful cause. Call 937.327.7448
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Pre-Game Picnic
HPERC Lawn
Join other students and parents are they gear up for the sporting games of the day!
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Book Signing by Marc Sumerak
Post 95- Benham-Pence Student Center
Marc Sumerak is a freelance fiction writer working for major entertainment publishing companies including Marvel Comics, DC Comics and more! Join Marc as he talks about the comic books & pop culture, his part in the creation process, and his experiences working with some of the most colorful characters ever created! Take a look at one of popular fiction's most rapidly growing sub-genres... from the inside! Following Marc’s presentation, he will be available to discuss questions and sign books.
Noon - 1 p.m.
Greek Forum – Alumni Room
Fraternity and sorority members will discuss the benefits and challenges of Greek life on campus. Parents and students are welcome to bring questions and compare the myths with reality.
Noon – 1 p.m.
WittPath Career Services Forum - Shouvlin 205 Karen Reynolds discussion of your student’s 4 year path from finding a major to building a career path.
1 p.m.
Wittenberg Football vs. Wooster College
Edwards-Maurer Field
Tickets may be purchased at the gate.
4 pm.
Wittenberg Volleyball vs. Capital University
Arena, HPERC
Tickets may be purchased at the door.
5 – 7 p.m.
Senior – Parent Wine and Cheese,
Hobson Atrium, Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center
5 p.m.
Wittenberg Women’s Soccer vs. Wooster College
Edwards-Maurer Field*
Tickets may be purchased at the gate
7 – 9 p.m.
Parent's Banquet:
Honoring Those Who Make a Difference
105 Shouvlin
By Invitation Only
Sponsored by student organization,
Concerned Black Students
7:30 p.m.
Wittenberg Men’s Soccer vs. Wooster College
Edwards-Maurer Field *
Tickets may be purchased at the gate
7:30 p.m.
New Student Showcase
Blair Theatre
Enjoy scenes, songs and dance featuring the Class of 2011.
8 p.m.
Choir Variety Show,
300 Krieg
Admission: $5 Adults, $3 Students
9 p.m.
Night Gazing,
Weaver Observatory
If you are a night owl, this is the place for you! Explore the universe with astronomer Dan Fleisch, associate professor of physics.
Sunday
9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Bookstore Hours,
Benham-Pence Student Center
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Family Weekend Brunch,
Central Dining Room (CDR)
Check out the newly remodeled dining room!
Adults $6.70 and Children 12 and under $3.45
Children 2 and under eat free
10:30 a.m.
Donuts and coffee with the Pastors
Weaver Chapel
11:00 am – Noon
Worship Service,
Weaver Chapel
1 p.m.
Wittenberg Field Hockey vs. Sewanee University
Edwards-Maurer Field
*
Tickets may be purchased at the gate
3 p.m.
A Musical Celebration of the Life of Dr. Thomas Kennedy
Weaver Chapel
The weekend concludes with a memorial concert to Dr. Thomas A. Kennedy Jr, associate professor of music and director of band and orchestra at Wittenberg University from 1991 until 2005.