Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
University Bookstore Hours
Benham-Pence Student Center
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Welcome and Information Center
Benham-Pence Student Center Lobby
Pick up your schedules, maps, and information for a fun-filled Family Weekend!
3 p.m.
Ferncliff Cemetery & Arboretum Tour
Join Ski Shaner for a horse-drawn wagon tour of Ferncliff Cemetery and Arboretum and learn its history and plant life. Limit 25 – sign up for tickets at the Welcome & Information Center in the Benham-Pence Student Center. Tour begins at the Chapel in Ferncliff Cemetery & Arboretum.
7:30 p.m.
Women’s Soccer vs. Wilmington
Edwards-Maurer Field
Tickets may be purchased at the gate.
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
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.
10 p.m.
Union Board Presents!! Witt Night at Victory Lanes Bowling Alley
All Wittenberg students, and their families and friends are invited to attend. $5.00 for shoe rental and unlimited Glow Bowling. Transportation will be provided if necessary. Meet at the circle at the Benham-Pence Student Center.
Saturday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Welcome & Information Center
Benham-Pence Student Center Lobby
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
University Bookstore Hours
Benham-Pence Student Center
10 – 11 a.m.
President’s Coffee – Meet and Greet
105 Shouvlin
This is the perfect opportunity to meet Wittenberg’s 13th President, Dr. Mark Erickson.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Lunch on the Lawn
Alumni Way
Adults $7.00, children 12 and under $3.50, children 2 and under eat free, Wittenberg students – covered as part of meal plan.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Alumni Way
Witt Nation testimonials at Lunch on the Lawn
Continuing with our Witt Nation Summer 2009 Tour, we will be filming parent testimonials about the experiences your student is having at Wittenberg. Share your family story on “Why Wittenberg?” or “The impact Wittenberg has had on…” Find the Witt Nation tent and tell us your story.
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
AGORA
Alumni Way
Join other students and parents as they gear up for the afternoon sporting events, and partake of the festival-like atmosphere of Agora, a Wittenberg tradition, featuring a henna design artist, caricaturist, the Fair Trade Fair, farmer’s market and more.
Noon
Wittenberg Men’s Soccer vs. Allegheny
Edwards-Maurer Field
Tickets may be purchased at the gate.
1:00 p.m.
Book Signing
Former Springfield author Paul Fischer will be on hand to sign copies of his latest book, You Know You’re in Trouble When. . ., a collection of humorous sports scenarios.
University Bookstore in the Benham-Pence Student Center
2 p.m.
New Student Showcase, Ness Family Auditorium
Enjoy scenes, songs and dance featuring the Class of 2013.
3 p.m.
Wittenberg Women’s Field Hockey vs. Salisbury
Edwards-Maurer Field
Tickets may be purchased at the gate.
4– 6 p.m.
Senior – Parent Wine and Cheese
Hobson Atrium, Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center
4 - 6 p.m.
Hobson Atrium
Witt Nation testimonials with the Senior – Parent Wine and Cheese
Continuing with our Witt Nation Summer 2009 Tour, we will be filming parent testimonials about the experiences your student is having at Wittenberg. Share your family story on “Why Wittenberg?” or “The impact Wittenberg has had on…” Find the Witt Nation tent and tell us your story.
5 p.m.
Community Night at the Stadium
There will be inflatable games on the grass practice field for children, and in the stadium, the annual garage sale where genuine retired Wittenberg athletic wear can be purchased.
6 p.m.
New Student Showcase, Ness Family Auditorium
Enjoy scenes, songs and dance featuring the Class of 2013.
7 p.m.
Men’s Football vs. Ohio Wesleyan
Edwards-Maurer Field
Tickets may be purchased at the gate. There will be an autograph session after the game.
7 – 9 p.m.
Parent’s Recognition Banquet and
Honoring Those Who Make a Difference
105 Shouvlin
The dinner requires an RSVP- Please email fwortham@wittenberg.edu
Sponsored by student organization Concerned Black Students and Multicultural Programs
7 p.m.
Post-It Series
Come watch students share their talent.
Post 95
8 p.m.
Choir Variety Show
300 Krieg
Wittenberg proudly showcases the talents of the Wittenberg Choir in the Choir Variety Show! Come join this celebration of musical talent.
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)
Enjoy Sunday brunch, and a specialty pancake bar, before hitting the road! Adults $7.15, Children under 12, $3.75
10:30 a.m.
Donuts and coffee with the Pastors
Weaver Chapel
11:00 a.m.
Worship Service
Weaver Chapel