Family Weekend 2012
SEPTEMBER 21-23, 2012
We are excited to invite you to Family Weekend 2012 and look forward to welcoming you to campus. We have planned a weekend full of fun activities for you and your family to enjoy together. While we do hope you take advantage of the many activities we have planned for you, we understand that your son or daughter may be ready to get off-campus for a change. There are many fine area restaurants and fun local attractions, including Gettysburg and Lancaster. If you want to consider those off campus options, be sure to check out our Visitors Guide.
Click here for Family Weekend 2012 Brochure
Schedule of Events:
| FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 |
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| 4:00pm - Midnight |
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Residence Halls
Open for Visitation |
| 9:00am - 6:00 pm |
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Bookstore Open |
| 7:45pm |
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Movie on the Green: BRAVE (Disney/Pixar)
Eisenhower Lawn
All proceeds benefit the United Way of the Capital Region. Bring blankets and chairs (rain location is Hitchcock Auditorium). Suggested donation is $1/person or $5/family. Movie will be shown on a 40' screen. Concessions, including dinner entrees, will be available. |
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 |
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| 8:30am - 10:00am |
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Parents’ Fellowship Breakfast
Larsen Student Union
Hosted by the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations, please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to fellowship with other parents, worship together, and hear about God's work at Messiah from students and staff. Please purchase your tickets at www.messiah.edu/tickets or by calling the ticket office (717-691-6036) by September 14, 2012. Tickets are $10 and go on sale August 27 at 8:00 am. |
| 9am, noon, 3pm |
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Canoeing on the Yellow Breeches
This family weekend favorite involves paddling three miles down the beautiful Yellow Breeches starting at the covered bridge on Messiah's campus. No previous experience is necessary for this guided excursion and all paddling equipment is provided. To reserve spots on the canoeing trips, you must purchase tickets online at www.messiah.edu/tickets or by calling the ticket office (717-691-6036). Tickets are $15 per boat and will go on sale on August 27th at 8:00 am. Boats can either hold 2-3 adults or two adults and 1-2 children. |
| 12:15 - 5:00pm |
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The Oakes Museum Open
Jordan Science Center
Take time to visit Messiah’s own museum of natural history, featuring over 40,000 specimens. The Oakes Museum houses a collection of Smithsonian-quality African and North American mammals, bird eggs, fish, seashells, minerals, insects, and fossils. |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm |
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Bookstore Open |
| 10:30am |
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Pre-Health Professions Advising Informational Meeting
Kline 113
Martha Smith, Coordinator of Pre-Health Professions Advising, will meet with parents of students who are interested in the pre-health professions to describe the advising services available to Messiah students. The academic, co-curricular and experiential factors that are important for students who hope to gain admission to medical school, veterinary school, dental school or other allied health programs such as pharmacy, physician assistant, occupational therapy and chiropractic medicine will also be discussed. (Please note: Parents of dietetics, nursing and pre-physical therapy majors need not attend as advising in these areas is handled at the department level.) |
| 11:30am |
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Circle the Globe
Parmer Cinema, Boyer Hall
Messiah students regularly spend semesters in Belize, France, Greece, Thailand, Rwanda and many other locations. Take this opportunity to learn about the many semester programs in which students can study off campus. Katie Rousopoulos will lead this discussion, which will include student testimonies. |
| Noon - Midnight |
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Residence Halls
Open for visitation |
| 11:00am – 5:00pm |
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Mini-golf Tournament
Hitchcock Auditorium
Sponsored by the women’s basketball team
$3 per person |
| 1:00pm - 5:00pm |
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Family Fun Fair
Larsen Student Union
Enjoy activities, crafts, free ice cream, a petting zoo and games planned for the entire family. All activities are free for the entire family. |
| 4:30pm, 7:00pm, 9:30pm |
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SAB Movie: BRAVE (Disney/Pixar)
Parmer Cinema
Films are $3 for non-students, and should be purchased in advance to guarantee admission. Have your student purchase tickets at the ticket office. |
| 3:00pm-6:00pm |
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Open Swim at the Pool
Sollenberger Sports Center |
| 5pm |
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Men’s Soccer vs. Geneva College (PA)
Shoemaker Field |
| 7:30pm |
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Women’s Soccer vs. Misericordia University
Shoemaker Field |
| 9:30-11pm |
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CoffeeHouse
Brubaker Auditorium |
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 |
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Families are invited to worship at the church of their choice |
| Noon - 7:00pm |
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Residence Halls
Open for visitation |
| 1pm & 4pm |
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Canoeing on the Yellow Breeches
This family weekend favorite involves paddling three miles down the beautiful Yellow Breeches starting at the covered bridge on Messiah's campus. No previous experience is necessary for this guided excursion and all paddling equipment is provided. To reserve spots on the canoeing trips, you must purchase tickets online at www.messiah.edu/tickets or by calling the ticket office (717) 691-6036. Tickets are $15 per boat and go on sale on August 27th at 8:00 am. Boats can either hold 2-3 adults, or 2 adults and up to 2 children. |
| MEAL TIMES AND PRICES |
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Children 4 and under eat free. Messiah students' meals are covered by their meal plans. With the exception of the Parents’ Fellowship Breakfast, all meal tickets are to be purchased at the door. |
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| Parents’ Fellowship Breakfast: 8:30 am |
Adults only - $10.00
Tickets must be ordered by September 7th. Call (717) 691-6036. |
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| Lottie Nelson Dining Hall |
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| Saturday: |
Continental Breakfast:
7:00 to 9:30 am
$6.95 adults, $4.45 ages 5-12
Lunch:
10:30 am to 2:00 pm
$10.75 adults, $6.45 ages 5-12
Dinner:
4:45 to 7:30 pm
$13.25 adults, $7.50 ages 5-12 |
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| Sunday: |
Continental Breakfast:
7:00 to 9:30 am
$6.95 adults, $4.45 ages 5-12
Lunch:
10:30 am to 2:00 pm
$10.75 adults, $6.45 ages 5-12
Dinner:
4:45 to 7:30 pm
$13.25 adults, $7.50 ages 5-12 |
ACCOMMODATIONS
Make your lodging reservations early! There are many other events in the area this fall which cause hotels and motels to fill up quickly. All of these hotels offer a discount rate to family members of Messiah College students. When making reservations, be sure to indicate that you are associated with Messiah College.
Best Western Plantation Inn 800.528.1234
Comfort Inn 717.766-3700
Country Inn and Suites 717.796.0300
Courtyard by Marriott 717.766.9006
Days Inn - Harrisburg West Mechanicsburg 717.766.3700
Hampton Inn - Mechanicsburg RT 15 717.691.1300
Holiday Inn - Harrisburg West 800.465.4329
Homewood Suites 717.697.4900
Radisson Penn Harris 717.763.7117
Wingate Inn 800.228.1000
For a more comprehensive guide to lodging, dining, and local attractions, see the Visitors Guide at Messiah College’s website: www.messiah.edu/visitors/
QUESTIONS REGARDING FAMILY WEEKEND?
If you have any questions regarding Family Weekend feel free to contact the
Larsen Student Union at (717) 796-5240.
NO REGISTRATION IS NEEDED
Registration is not needed for this weekend, but the following events do require you to purchase tickets in advance. All tickets will be available on August 27 at 8:00am. To purchase tickets, go online at www.messiah.edu/tickets or call the Messiah College Ticket Office at (717) 691-6036.
CANOEING ON YELLOW BREECHES
Tickets are $15 per boat. Boats can either hold 2-3 adults, or 2 adults and up to 2 children
PARENTS’ FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST
Adults only - $10.00 each
SAB MOVIE
Tickets are $3 for non-Messiah students.
