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Fall Family Weekend

Please Note: The information on this page still relates to Fall Family Weekend 2009. Please check back next summer for 2010 weekend information.

We cordially invite you to attend Fall Family Weekend here at Alfred University - September 25-27, 2009. This special weekend is designed to give you an opportunity to become better acquainted with the campus, to enjoy special events and activities, and to interact with members of the Alfred community.

While our program will include many events planned especially for visiting families, there is also unscheduled time for you to spend getting caught up with your son or daughter.

The weekend schedule is included below, followed by a list of frequently asked Family Weekend questions and answers.

Please understand that this schedule is subject to change. Additional events are being planned and further details will be added in the weeks leading up to Fall Family Weekend. Please check back before the weekend begins for updates and further information.

Families planning to attend are encouraged to make lodging reservations as soon as possible because spaces at local hotels, motels and bed & breakfasts fill up very quickly.

Please call us at the Office of Summer and Parent Programs at 607.871.2612 if you have any questions or concerns about the weekend. We hope you will plan now to join us for this very special event.

Weekend Schedule

Friday, September 25

7 am-5 pm Equestrian Center - All are welcome to visit the Bromeley-Daggett Equestrian Center. View directions to the Equestrian Center>>> Printed directions will also be available at the Campus Center Information Desk. Visit the Equestrian Center webpage >>>

8:20 am-4 pm "Students for a Day" - Parents are invited to share in the Alfred University experience by visiting selected classes. View list of classes open to visiting family members>>>

8:30-4:30 pm Financial Aid Office - Parents with questions are welcome to stop by. Alumni Hall

11 am-4 pm Visit the Fosdick-Nelson Gallery- Exhibit: Circular Logic - Lyn Carter's sculpture of stretched fabric and Ani Hoover's process paintings explore the geometry of the circle, transforming the simple shape into complex abstractions. Carter references the domestic and the architectural, creative work that is both familiar and extraordinary. Hoover uses repetition and layering to convey the passage of time.

11:30 am-1:30 pm Lunch - Families are welcome to enjoy lunch on campus at Powell or Ade dining hall. Meal plan students can use guest meals to pay for their families. Cash prices will also be posted. Pay at the door.

3:00-6:30 pm Family Weekend Information and Sign In - Sign our guest book; pick up weekend schedule, family buttons and other materials & information. Information Desk, 2nd Floor Lobby, Powell Campus Center

5-7:30 pm Dinner - Powell Campus Center
5:30-8:30 pm Dinner - Ade Hall
Families are welcome to enjoy dinner on campus at Powell Campus Center or Ade dining hall. Meal plan students can use guest meals to pay for their families. Cash prices will also be posted. Alfred and area restaurants look forward to serving you during Family Weekend, as well (reservations suggested).

7-11 pm Skates and Sundaes - Davis Gym will be transformed into a 1970's Disco Roller Rink. Skates are available for free rental (please wear socks) and disco music will fill the air. Free ice cream will be served from 7-8 p.m. Sponsored by the Student Activities Board. Davis Gym

8 pm Movie - "Up" - After a lifetime of dreaming of traveling the world, 78-year-old Carl is lured into an unbelievable adventure, thanks in part to the persistence of Russell, an 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer. Admission: $3.00. Pay at the door. Nevins Theater, Powell Campus Center

9 pm Observatory Open House - If the sky is clear, this is your opportunity to view the autumn sky through the sophisticated instruments of the John L. Stull Observatory. (Note: if the sky is cloudy the observatory will be closed.)

11 pm Movie - "Up" - After a lifetime of dreaming of traveling the world, 78-year-old Carl is lured into an unbelievable adventure, thanks in part to the persistence of Russell, an 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer. Admission: $3.00. Pay at the door. Nevins Theater, Powell Campus Center

Saturday, September 26

7 am-5 pm Equestrian Center - Families are welcome to visit the Bromeley-Daggett Equestrian Center. View directions to the Equestrian Center>>> Printed directions will also be available at the Campus Center Information Desk. Visit the Equestrian Center webpage >>>

8:30-9:30 am Parents Advisory Board Meeting - For members of the Parents Advisory Board and other parents who are interested in joining. Powell Board Room

9-11:00 am Continental Breakfast - Ade Dining Hall

9-11:30 am Complimentary Coffee/Tea for Families - Powell Campus Center, 2nd Floor Lobby

9:00-Noon Family Weekend Information and Sign In - Sign our guest book, pick up weekend schedules, family buttons, campus maps and other materials and information. PCC, 2nd Floor Lobby

9:30-3:00 - AU Official Class Rings Information and Orders - A representative from Balfour will be at a table in the Campus Center lobby from 9:30 a.m-3:00 p.m. to provide information and take student orders for the official AU Class Rings. (Second semester sophomores through graduate students and alumni are eligible to purchase a class ring.)

10-11:30 am Parents Association Annual Meeting - All interested parents are welcome! President Edmondson and other AU Administrators will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. Kenyon/Allen Room, Powell Campus Center (adjoins Alumni Lounge, to the right).

10 am Campus Tour - Here’s your chance to take a guided tour, ask questions and find out more about the University. Interested families should meet the student tour guide in the lobby of Alumni Hall.

10 am-4 pm Alfred Box of Books Book Sale - All are welcome to come browse through the wide selection of items including fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, videos, and more, priced to sell: $.50 cents for paperbacks, $1.00 for hardbound books and audio/video materials. Proceeds will benefit the library. The sale will take place on the lawn in front of the Box of Books, Main Street (across from the village bandstand).

11 am-12 pm Career Development Center Open House & Tour - Will your son or daughter find a good job or graduate school after Alfred? What can they do now to prepare? Learn all about the resources and services provided by the Career Development Center at this informative open house. The McComsey Career Development Center at the Allen Steinheim Museum

11 am-1:30 pm Brunch - Ade Hall

11:30 am-12:30 pm Parents Information Session I: "First-Year Academic Expectations" - Learn more about students' first-year academic expectations from our panel of experts. Nevins Theater, Powell Campus Center

Noon Lions Club Chicken Barbecue - Fire Hall, Main Street ($6 for the meal, $5 for chicken only - they'll serve until the chicken is gone - usually around 1:30 or 2:00 pm)

Noon Baker's Bridge Historical Society Homemade Pie Sale - Fire Hall, Main Street

1 pm Saxon Football vs. Springfield College - Visiting families are encouraged to come out and support the team! Merrill Field

1 pm AU Women's Tennis vs. Keuka College - Come out and cheer for the Lady Saxons! Tennis Courts

1-3 pm Visit the Fosdick-Nelson Gallery- Exhibit: Circular Logic - Lyn Carter's sculpture of stretched fabric and Ani Hoover's process paintings explore the geometry of the circle, transforming the simple shape into complex abstractions. Carter references the domestic and the architectural, creative work that is both familiar and extraordinary. Hoover uses repetition and layering to convey the passage of time.

CANCELLED - Small Group Behind-the-Scenes Standing Tours of the Schein-Joseph International Museum of Ceramic Art at Alfred University - Sorry, due to unforeseen circumstances, the museum tours have been cancelled.

1:30-2:30 pm Parents Information Session II: "Long Distance Parenting (LDP)" - This is an opportunity to share concerns & success stories with other parents and to obtain advice and insight from Dean Norm Pollard and other members of the Student Affairs staff. Kenyon-Allen Room, Campus Center

2:30-3:00 pm Parents Information Session III: "LDP Specifics Session" with Cathie L. Chester, PsyD., Director of the Wellness Center (Counseling Services & Health Services) - As a follow-up to the "Long Distance Parenting" Session, this is an opportunity to discuss individual students' issues with Dr. Chester, or for concerned parents to request outreach from the Wellness Center. Kenyon-Allen Room, Campus Center

CANCELLED - Parents Information Session IV: "Campus Safety" - This session has been cancelled.

4-5 pm Carillon Recital & Hands-On Open House - Hear the beautiful music of the Carillon played by Laurel Buckwalter, AU Carillonneur, then join her in the Carillon to see first-hand just how she does it! Davis Memorial Carillon

4-5 pm If These Walls Could Talk: The Story of Alfred University - Why are our sports teams called the Saxons? Why is that statue of King Alfred in the quad? How did the University get started? Find out the answers to these questions and more at this informative and entertaining session presented by Laurie McFadden, University Archivist. Nevins Theater

5:00 pm Saxon Women's Soccer vs. Penn College - Visiting families are encouraged to come out and support the team! Merrill Field

5-7:30 pm Dinner - Ade Hall

8:00 pm - Project Dynamite - Project Dynamite's edgy humor and high-energy charisma will blow you away, literally. This action packed duo show features astonishing stunts and memorable moments wrapped up into one hilarious presentation. Their grand finale brings danger to an all new level as David and Alex climb 20 feet into the air and balance atop six folding chairs to perform their most dangerous stunt. Holmes Auditorium

10:00 pm - Band - Dear and the Headlights (with opener -"Kinch") - This Phoenix-based band combines influences of Radiohead, the Arcade Fire and even Bob Dylan in creating melody-filled rock music that leaves an impression. Knight Club, Powell Campus Center

Sunday, September 27

9-11:00 am Continental Breakfast - Ade Hall

11 am-1:30 pm Brunch - Ade Hall

2 pm Movie - "Up" - After a lifetime of dreaming of traveling the world, 78-year-old Carl is lured into an unbelievable adventure, thanks in part to the persistence of Russell, an 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer. Admission: $3.00. Pay at the door. Nevins Theater, Powell Campus Center

A Message from the Parents Association
Parents are encouraged to visit the AU Parents Association page to find out about opportunities for involvement in the Parents Association and parent volunteer activities. We invite all to attend the Parents Association Meeting on Saturday morning to learn more about the Association, our mission and goals.

Fall Family Weekend FAQs:
To assist you in your planning we have included some frequently asked questions and answers below:

Q: Do we need to register somewhere when we arrive on campus?
A: There is no need to formally register for the weekend, but we would be pleased to greet you at the Campus Center Information Desk during our "Family Weekend Information and Sign In" hours on Friday afternoon and/or Saturday morning. Updated weekend schedules and other information will be available at that location throughout the weekend.

Q: How will we be made aware of changes to the weekend schedule?
A: There will undoubtedly be additions and/or changes to the schedule which cannot be foreseen at this time. A complete, updated listing of events and programs will be available for students & families to pick up at the Powell Info. Desk throughout the weekend & the on-line schedule will be kept up to date at this web site.

Q: Where can I park on campus?
A: During Family Weekend parents can park in any available parking spaces, whether they are marked visitor, student, or faculty/staff (except those reserved for the handicapped). No special parking permits are required during special weekends. (Please do not park in fire lanes, on the grass, or blocking entries or exits.)

Q: Can our student's meal plan be used to pay for our campus meals?
A: Yes, meal plan students can use guest meals to pay for their families. Cash prices will also be posted in the dining halls.

Q: Where are the athletic events held?
A: Only home games are listed in the Fall Family Weekend schedule, and campus locations are indicated. Please check with your son or daughter to see if they have an away-game this weekend. For away-game locations, visit the athletics web page and view the schedule for your child's team.

Q: How can I find out about local church services?
A: A complete list of local religious services will be available at the Powell Campus Center Information desk throughout the weekend.

Q: Whom do I contact if I have suggestions for future Family Weekends?
A: If you have suggestions for Family Weekend programs and events we would be happy to hear from you. Please contact Melody McLay or Frank DiRaimondo at 607.871.2612.