Family Weekend 2005
September 23 - 25

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Friday, September 23
Saturday, September 24
Sunday, September 25
Campus Office Hours
Other Information

Pre-Registration is no longer available. Please Register On-Site. Cost is the same - $45 for adults; $20 for children (6-12 yrs.); 5 and under are free.

We look forward to seeing you at St. Lawrence.

Friday, September 23

8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Class Visitations— Parents are invited to visit classes to meet faculty or to visit administrators in their offices. Appointments in advance are encouraged and should be made through your student or by calling the department directly.
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Coaching Staff Appointments—Families interested in meeting with members of the coaching staff are encouraged to do so. Appointments should be scheduled in advance; coaches can be reached by calling 315-229-5423.
12 Noon-10:00 p.m. Family Weekend Registration—Student Center. Familes not pre-registered may do so at this time.
12 Noon-5:00 p.m.

Art Exhibition—Richard F. Brush Art Gallery. - Following in the Footsteps of our Ancestors: An Exhibition of Hotinonshonni Contemporary Art (Main Gallery). - Far North: Inuit Prints and Drawings from Cape Dorset (Hallway Gallery).

3:30 p.m. Gamma Sigma Alpha Induction - Eben Holden Conference Room. Greek scholars from the classes of 2006 and 2007 will be inducted.
4:00 p.m. Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Induction—Eben Holden. Members of the Class of 2007 tapped in the spring of 2005 will be inducted into this national leadership society. All are welcome.
4:00 p.m. Men's Soccer v. Hobart - MacAllaster Soccer Stadium.
4:30-5:30 p.m. Honors Reception—Eben Holden. President Daniel F. Sullivan will offer remarks at this reception hosted by Vice President & Dean of Academic Affairs Grant Cornwell and Interim Vice President & Dean of Student Life & Co-Curricular Education Margaret Bass. Academic honorary organizations and departments will also celebrate the accomplishments of their members. SLU Fellows, McNair Scholars and CIIS Fellows will have poster presentations on their summer research projects. All honor students and their family members are invited.
5:00 p.m. Bacheller Memorial Chime Concert—Gunnison Memorial Chapel.
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Dinner on Your Own - For a fee: Dana Dining Center or Northstar Cafe, Student Center, or local restaurants (for a partial list, che3ck our Web site at www.stlawu.edu/restaur.html.
7:00 p.m. Shark Tale—Winston Room, Student Center.
7:30—8:30 p.m. Laurentian Singers Concert—Gunnison Memorial Chapel.
8:00 p.m. The Student Center—Ground Floor. Open for billiards, ping pong and foosball. Equipment is available for check-out at the Information Desk.
9:00 p.m. Sinners and Saints Concert—Gunnison Memorial Chapel. Enjoy the sounds of our men’s and women’s a capella groups.
9:30 p.m. Grasse Roots—Java Barn, 5 University Avenue.

Saturday, September 24

  Men's Tennis: SLU Tournament—Sammis Tennis Courts.
  Cross Country: Hoffman Invitational—Ronald C. Hoffmann Cross Country Course.
8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Family Weekend Registration -- Student Center.
8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast with Academic Affairs and Student Life Staffs—Winston Room, Student Center. Join the academic affairs and student life staffs for an informal breakfast and discussion on life at St. Lawrence.
9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m

. - Interest Sessions:

  • Getting Ready for Off-Campus Study - Hepburn 218. This is geared toward students who may have applied for a program, or already know which program they are interested in. The CIIS staff will provide a brief overview before breaking out into program-specific groups where students who have studied abroad will be on hand to answer your individual questions ranging from spending money to safety, and provide more detail about your program.
  • Residential Living at St. Lawrence: The First Year and Beyond - Hannon Room, Student Center. This session is intended for parents of new students to discuss housing options and the process beyond the first year. Director of Residential Learning Communities Tara Loomis, Associate Director of Residential Learning Communities Michele Burns and Assistant Director of Residential Learning Communities Joshua Drake will be available to answer any questions or concerns you may have about this year.
10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

- Interest Sessions:

  • The World as Your Classroom: Planning Ahead for Off-Campus Study - Hepburn 218. Intended to introduce all of the programs available at St. Lawrence and to explain what should be done in preparation, this session is useful for students and parents who are in the preliminary stages of considering off-campus study. We will address academic programs, field components and cultural immersion, concerns about health and safety, academic credit, cost of participation, and the application process itself. We will be happy to answer any other questions you might have, as well. It's never too early to start preparing for the off-campus study experience.
  • Campus Facilities Planning: Past, Present and Future - Owen D. Young Library Lobby. As we move forward in renovation and construction projects on campus, the curriculum and the student experience will be changing and growing now and in the future. Join Mark McMurray, Tom Budd and Rebecca Daniels of University archives, biology and speech & theatre respectively, for a look at arts and science facilities and programs of the past, present and future at St. Lawrence.
  • First-Year Program Information Session - Dean Eaton Formal Lounge. Associate Dean of the First-Year Steve Horwitz, Director of Residential Learning Communities Tara Loomis and Director of Counseling Services Bill Burns will discuss the goals and objectives of the First-Year Program and answer any questions about the first-year experience at St. Lawrence.

 

11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Bacheller Memorial Chime Concert—Gunnison Memorial Chapel.
11:00 a.m. Women's Rugby v. SUNY Oneonta—Rugby Field.
11:30 a.m. Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremony—Herring-Cole Hall. All are welcome to join us as the first group of honorees from the Class of 2006 are inducted into this national academic honorary.
11:30 - 12:15 p.m. First-Year College Receptions—Each college will host a reception for first-year students and their families. A schedule of reception locations is available at Registration in the Student Center.
12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Annual Family Weekend Barbecue—Leithead Fieldhouse. Please remember to bring your Family Weekend Pass; students must use meal cards.

 

1:00 p.m. Rally for a Cure Golf Outing—St. Lawrence University Golf Course. Sponsored by Panhellenic Council; money raised will benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Entry fee is $40 per person. Entries will be accepted for pairings, threesomes, or foursomes. Pairings will be combined to create foursomes. Contact Elizabeth Mudie at ermudi02@stlawu.edu for more information.
1:00 p.m. Football v. Coast Guard - Leconby Stadium
1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Career Services and Leadership Education Open House & Mini Career Presentations - Student Center 202. Take this opportunity to talk to the staff about resources available and to hear from alumni about their career paths and how St. Lawrence prepared them. Drop by anytime!
2:00 p.m. Men's Soccer v. Hamilton - MacAllaster Soccer Stadium
2:00 p.m. Madagascar—Winston Room, Student Center.
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Acoustic Music with Northbound Unplugged - Brewer Bookstore.
3:00–3:45 p.m. A Conversation with the University Chaplains & Tour of the Chapel Windows—Gunnison Memorial Chapel. Join Rev. Kathleen Buckley, University chaplain, and Rev. Shaun Whitehead, associate chaplain, as they share an emerging vision for religion and spirituality on college campuses, specifically at St. Lawrence. Then enjoy a guided tour of the stained glass windows of the chapel. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn about the historical significance of this treasured St. Lawrence place as well as the meaning behind the messages interwoven through each unique and brilliant window.
4:00–5:30 p.m. President’s Reception—MacAllaster House, 54 E. Main Street. Prior to your planned evening events, you are cordially invited to an informal reception at the home of President Daniel F. and Ann H. Sullivan. Enjoy light refreshments along with faculty, administrators and other members of the St. Lawrence community. Rain location: Student Center.
5:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner on Your Own—For a fee: Dana Dining Center or Northstar Cafe, Student Center or local restaurants.
5:30 p.m. Madagascar—Winston Room, Student Center.
6:00 p.m. Catholic Mass—Gunnison Memorial Chapel.
7:30–8:30 p.m. Laurentian Singers Concert—Gunnison Memorial Chapel. See Friday, 7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m. The Student Center—Open for billiards, ping pong and foosball. Equipment is available for check-out at the Information Desk.
9:00 p.m. Josh Casey—Winston Room, Student Center. Bring the family along to enjoy this comedian juggler.
9:30 p.m. North Country Jazz Group—Java Barn, 5 University Avenue.

Sunday, September 25

8:00-9:00 a.m. Breakfast-For a fee: Dana Dining Center or Northstar Café, Student Center, or local restaurants.
9:30 a.m. Conversation with the President—Sykes Common Room. President Daniel F. Sullivan will share his thoughts on St. Lawrence’s present and future, followed by a question-and-answer session.
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Brunch - Dana Dining Center with your Family Weekend Pass or Northstar Café, Student Center for a fee.
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bagel Brunch - Alumni Council Living Room, Student Center. Sponsored by the Jewish Student Union
11:00 a.m. Multi-Faith Worship Service—Gunnison Memorial Chapel. Family Weekend is an ideal time to honor and celebrate the diversity of the human family. Therefore this service will be multi-faith: including readings, music and reflections from several religious and spiritual traditions. Our Gospel Choir will sing and the service will address the questions: “How do we sustain meaningful relationships across differences?” and “Are you spiritual but not religious?” Everyone is welcome to come and celebrate.

Campus Office Hours

Administrative Office Hours: The following offices will have staff available to answer your questions during Family Weekend. Please contact them directly if you would like to arrange an individual appointment:

Admissions and Financial Aid, Payson Hall: Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Please call 315-229-5265 if you would like to schedule an individual appointment with staff.
Financial Services, Third Floor, Student Center: Friday, 8:00 a.m -4:30 p.m; Saturday, 8:00-10:30 a.m. Please call 315-229-5581 to schedule appointment with staff.
North Country Savings Bank, Third Floor, Student Center: Friday, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m
Augsbury Physical Education Center, Newell Field House and Stafford Fitness Center: Friday, 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Sunday, 12:00 noon -10:00 p.m.
Augsbury Pool Hours: Friday, 7:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 12:00-5:00 p.m.
Brewer Bookstore: Friday and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Northstar Cafe, Student Center: Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.; Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m.; Sunday, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Owen D. Young Library: Friday, 8:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.
Richard F. Brush Art Gallery: Friday and Saturday,12 noon-5:00 p.m.

Other Information

Always carry your Family Weekend Pass.

Alcohol Policy
The Family Weekend Committee reminds parents that St. Lawrence is governed by New York State alcohol consumption laws. The state legal drinking age is 21. The University alcohol policy applies to students, faculty, staff and guests of the University. It prohibits consumption of alcoholic beverages at public events (including, but not limited to, films, lectures, athletic contests and performances).

Emergency Contact
To assist our staff during Family Weekend, family and friends are encouraged to leave an emergency contact number at the Registration area in the Student Center.

Meal Pass
During Family Weekend 2005, guests will be provided with a meal pass to use during those meals included in the registration fee (Friday Honors Reception, Saturday breakfast with Academic Affairs and Student Life Staffs, Saturday picnic, Saturday reception with the President and Mrs. Sullivan, and Sunday brunch at Dana Dining Hall). Your St. Lawrence student must also use his or her meal card during this time since these meals are not included in the Family Weekend registration fee.

Parking
Families are invited to park in any of the available University parking lots. Should you drive a self-contained trailer or motor home, parking is available at the Appleton Arena lot and "J" Parking lot; however, there are no facilities or hookups. We ask that you park in these areas only.

Golf
Oliver D. Appleton Golf Course is open 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday. The course is located behind the Best Western University Inn on Rute 11. Green fees must be paid at the Pro Shop, adjacent to the inn. Entrance fee is $13 per person for nine holes (walking). To reserve a tee time, call 315-386-4600.

Security and Safety
Please call 229-5555 in an emergency.


Maintained by: Timberly Hewitt
Co-Curricular Education & Programming
(315) 229-5755
Updated: September 26, 2005