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Friday, Sept. 21
All event locations will be available at registration.
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Registration and Hospitality
General weekend information and pre-purchased
tickets for on-campus programs available for
pick-up. On-site purchase for tickets to the
Family Picnic is available, but limited.
Main Lobby, Richard B. Flynn Campus Union.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Open Classes
Experience for yourself the academic excellence
of the College by attending classes.
Listing will be available at registration.
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Farmer’s Market
Local farm-fresh produce and special
sale items are available for purchase.
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lunch with David Braverman
Join Vice President for Student Affairs and
Dean of Students David Braverman, Ph.D.,
for lunch and informal conversation.
1 – 4 p.m.
Student Life Open Houses
Take the opportunity to speak with
members of the College who provide
support and programming for students
on campus.
Listing will be available at registration.
5 – 7 p.m.
On-campus Dinner Option
Pre-registration is encouraged.
Walk-in availability is limited.
7 p.m.
Men’s Soccer (JV) vs. Manchester Community College
Irv Schmid Sports Complex
8 – 10:30 p.m.
Evening Entertainment
Join us for Family Frenzied BINGO and then
stick around for the smooth tunes of the
musical group, the Cover-Up, featuring
Springfield College students Robert Kearney,
Jill Funk, Jeff Richard, Nick Paar, Andrew
DeCusa, and Chris Jost. Hosted by the Campus
Activities Board and the Office of Student
Activities and Campus Union.
Saturday, Sept. 22
All event locations will be available at registration.
8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Registration and Hospitality
General weekend information and
pre-purchased tickets for on-campus
programs available for pick-up.
On-site purchase for tickets to the
Family Picnic is available, but limited.
Main Lobby, Richard B. Flynn Campus Union
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Academic Open House
Meet the deans and some of the faculty from three of our schools.
School of Arts, Sciences, and Professional Studies
School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
- School Bemis Science Center Lobby
School of Health Sciences and Rehabilitation Studies
- Allied Health Science Center Lobby
10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
Family Weekend Welcome
Hosted by Vice President for Student Affairs
and Dean of Students David Braverman, Ph.D., who will bring you words of welcome from
members of the Springfield College campus
community. Staff will make a presentation
on the year at Springfield College as well as
provide updates on campus life, upcoming
programs, and how to become involved with
the Springfield College family.
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Farmer’s Market
Local farm-fresh produce and special
sale items are available for purchase.
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Educational Sessions
Please pick one session
- Career Center: Connections and Opportunities
for Springfield College Students and Parents.
Learn how working with the Career Center staff
can advance students’ confidence, professional
development, and assist with successful transition
into the workplace.
- Supports for Success:
Resources to Get Better Grades.
Come learn more about the great support
that Babson Library and the Academic Success
Center offer students to enhance their writing,
researching, presentation skills, and much more.
Every student should be familiar with the variety
of academic support on campus and the ways
students can be assisted to improve their
academic performance.
- Study Abroad: Study in Different Countries and Cultures.
Study abroad is one way that United States
college students can be introduced to other
cultures. An encounter with different values,
educational methods, and foreign cultures
can broaden a student’s understanding of the
world. Whether students are pursuing a career
in education, allied health, business, or another
field, developing an awareness of and sensitivity
to the global issues that directly and indirectly
influence all of our lives is important.
- Family Advisory Council: (by invitation)
Join members of the Division of Student
Affairs as we work to create an organization
that will work to bring together all members
of the Springfield College family.
Noon - 1 p.m.
Legacy Social (by invitation)
Join the Office of Alumni Relations
for a pre-picnic gathering.
12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Family Picnic
Pre-registration is essential
Celebrate the weekend with the entire family! Enjoy a delectable barbecue.
12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Activities for Kids of All Ages
Popular activities will be available for
siblings and families at the family picnic,
including air brush tote bags, caricature artists,
spin art shutter shades, and photo magnets.
1 p.m.
Football vs. Rochester
Complimentary tickets will be available
for each registered family. Tickets must be
picked up at the Registration and Hospitality
table located in the main lobby of the
Richard B. Flynn Campus Union.
Stagg Field
1 p.m.
Women’s Soccer vs. Smith College
Irv Schmid Sports Complex
4:45 – 5:45 p.m.
Dean of Students’ Student Leader Recognition Reception
By invitation
This casual reception, hosted by Vice President for Student
Affairs and Dean of Students David Braverman, Ph.D.,
recognizes the contributions to campus life by our student
leaders.
5 – 7 p.m.
On-Campus Dinner Option
Pre-registration is encouraged.
Walk-in availability is limited.
8 – 10 p.m.
Evening Entertainment: Dueling Pianos
Provided by Dueling Pianos International
A high-energy, all-request, sing-along, clapalong,
rock-n-roll, comedy piano show where
the audience is just as much a part of the show
as the entertainers.
9:30 p.m. – Midnight
Late Night at the Rec
Join Campus Recreation staff as they showcase
the Wellness Center and Field House including
recreational activities, the climbing wall, and fun
games for all family members.
Sunday, Sept. 23
All event locations will be available at registration.
9 a.m.
Annual Family Weekend Golf Outing
Pre-registration is essential
Veterans Golf Course, Springfield, Mass.
Cost is $50/person for 18 holes, cart, and lunch.
Note: Golf outing registration will be mailed upon receipt of Family Weekend registration.
9:30 a.m. – Noon
Family Brunch
Our annual Sunday Brunch, crafted by our creative
chefs of ARAMARK, and served by members of the
Division of Student Affairs, is an experience not to
be missed. Enjoy waffle and omelet stations, fresh-made
baked goods, a variety of entrees, and more!
9:30 a.m.
Interfaith Service
Director of Spiritual Life David McMahon
will lead this interfaith celebration of the
spiritual side of the triangle.
1 p.m.
Men’s Soccer vs. Endicott
Irv Schmid Sports Complex