TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Parents and family members of University of Alabama students will be on campus Sept. 22-24 for The University of Alabama’s first “Family Weekend.”
More than 1,500 people are expected to attend the event, which highlights UA’s academic programs, facilities and services, as well as the Tuscaloosa community in general. Participants will have a number of activities to choose from during the weekend.
On Friday, parents will have opportunity to attend classes with their child and to attend open houses for UA’s libraries, health center, teaching and learning center and admission office. A Block Party, sponsored by the Tuscaloosa County Alumni Association, will start at 7 p.m. featuring an “oldies” band.
On Saturday, UA’s individual colleges and schools will hold open houses so participants can meet with their child’s dean, faculty members and staff members. UA President Andrew Sorensen will make an address on the Quad at 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch on the Quad. That night, parents and students can watch the Alabama-Arkansas football game on the big screen in Ferguson Center on campus.
“Family Weekend” events include:
Friday:
–9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admissions Open House, Student Services Center
–12 p.m. Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Poster Session, 402 Biology Building
–1-5 p.m. Open Houses for University Libraries, Russell Student Health Center, Women’s Resource Center, Center for Teaching and Learning
–1-3:50 p.m. School of Social Work Seminar, 104 Little Hall
–1 p.m. Pre-Golf Tournament Clinic, University Golf Course
–2 p.m. University Recreation Golf Tournament, University Golf Course
–2-4 p.m. Faculty Presentations, College of Arts & Sciences, 125 TenHoor
–2-4 p.m. Faculty Presentations, Culverhouse College of Commerce & Business Administration, Rooms 10 and 30 Alston Hall
–2-4 p.m. Student Presentations, College of Communication & Information Sciences, 216 Reese Phifer Hall
–2-4 p.m. College of Education Reception, Carmichael Hall Rotunda
–2-4 p.m. College of Engineering Lab Tours, H.M. Comer Hall
–2-4 p.m. Roundtable Discussion with Graduates of College of Human Environmental Sciences, 104 Doster
–2-4 p.m. School of Nursing Advisors Available, 470 Russell Hall
–2-4 p.m. School of Social Work Open House, Bryce Lawn Activity Room
–2-4 p.m. Undergraduate Student Research Fair (UA’s Honors Program and Computer Based Honors Program), Maxwell Hall
–2-4 p.m. Residential Life Open House, Burke Hall East, The Highlands
–2-5 p.m. Military Sciences (ROTC) Open House, 210 Bureau of Mines Building
–3-5 p.m. Bryant-Denny Stadium Tour
–3 p.m. President’s Mansion Tour
–4 p.m. Campus Riding Tour
–7 p.m., Block Party, Downtown Tuscaloosa
–7 p.m. Women’s Soccer Game
–7:30 p.m. Celebration of the Arts, Moody Music Concert Hall
Saturday:
–8 a.m. Lillie Leatherwood 5K/1 Mile Fun Run, Student Recreation Center
–8 a.m. College/School Visits
–8:30 a.m. Residential Life Breakfast, Blount Hall
–9-10:30 a.m. Residential Hall Tours, All UA Residence Halls
–9:30 a.m. Parents Association and National Alumni Association “Coffee on the Quad”
–10:30 a.m., President’s Address, Quad
–11:30 a.m., Lunch on the Quad
–1 p.m., International Fair, Ferguson Center Lobby
–2 p.m., International Talent Show, Ferguson Center Theater
–3 p.m. Pre-Game Football Party, Paul W. Bryant Museum
–8 p.m., Telecast of Alabama-Arkansas Football Game, Ferguson Center
Sunday:
–11:30 a.m. Sunday Brunch, Burke Commons Dining Hall
–1 p.m. Women’s Soccer Game
For more information or to obtain a complete event schedule, contact Cheree Causey, Family Weekend Coordinator at 205/348-3899.
Contact
Suzanne Dowling, 205/348-8324
Source
Cheree Causey, Family Weekend Coordinator, 205/348-3899