51²è¹Ýapp

7 a.m.–6 p.m. We are Family Weekend Welcome & Information Table, Joe Rosenfield ’25 Center, First Floor Lobby

8 a.m.–3:50 p.m. Class Visits, Various locations

Families are invited to attend a select list of classes. Passes are required. You may pick up passes from the We Are Family Weekend Welcome and Information table. Space is limited and visitors must arrive early to class to avoid class disruption.

10–11 a.m. Campus Tour, Rosenfield Center, First Floor Lobby

1:30–2:30 p.m. 51²è¹Ýapp College Parents and Families Leadership Council (DAR Presentation), Humanities and Social Studies Center (HSSC) Auditorium

Learn more about the 51²è¹Ýapp College Parents and Families Leadership Council, its purpose, member responsibilities, and opportunities. Hear from current parent members and consider joining other parents and families in this distinctive partnership with 51²è¹Ýapp College.

3–4:30 p.m. Division of Student Affairs Reception for parents/guests, Rosenfield Center, Courtyard

Rain Location: Rosenfield Center, Room 101 and Lobby

3:30–5:30 p.m. ICA Meet & Greet 

Conney M. Kimbal Black Cultural Center, 1003 10th Ave.

Disability Cultural Center, Steiner Hall, first floor, Room 205

Stonewall Resource Center, Younker lower level

An opportunity for families, guests and students to meet each other and the staff of the cultural centers.

4 p.m. Volleyball Loris College vs. Augustana College, Darby Gym

6 p.m. Volleyball 51²è¹Ýapp College vs. Loris College, Darby Gym

8 p.m. Volleyball 51²è¹Ýapp College vs. Augustana College, Darby Gym

7:30–9 p.m. 51²è¹Ýapp Jazz Ensemble Concert, Bucksbaum Arts Center, Room 104, Sebring-Lewis Hall

8:30–10:30 p.m. Grant O. Observatory Open House

If the sky is clear, the featured objects will be Saturn and the Ring Nebula. If the sky is cloudy, the presentation will involve a tour and computer demonstrations. Please call 641-269-4770 if the weather is questionable. Access to the telescope involves several sets of steps but visitors with mobility restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice. Please contact Family Weekend staff for accommodations.

8 a.m.–1 p.m. We are Family Weekend Welcome & Information Table, Rosenfield Center, First Floor Lobby 

9 a.m.–9:45 a.m. President’s Welcome, Herrick Chapel 

President Anne F. Harris will provide welcoming remarks and time to mingle. 

10–11:30 a.m. Science & Social Studies and Humanities Student Research Poster Sessions, Noyce First Floor Elbow

Engage with students as they present their research and summer internships in a scholarly poster session format.

10–11 a.m. Parents and Families Leadership Council Fall Meeting (Invitation Only), HSSC, Room A1231 

11:15 a.m.–noon Parents and Families Leadership Council Reception (Invitation Only), President Harris’ home, 1600 Park Street 

11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. We are Family Weekend Lunch/Hospitality Tent, Department of Student Affairs and Development and Alumni Relations partnership, grassy area between Parking Lots J and K 

Rain Location: Rosenfield Center, Marketplace Dining and Room 101 

Members of visiting families/guests of students will receive a complimentary meal. Meal credentials for this event must be picked up from the Family Weekend Welcome & Information Table prior to attending the event. 

11 a.m. Men’s Soccer vs Nebraska Wesleyan University, Springer Field 

1 p.m. Football Game Vs Beloit College, Rosenbloom Field

Alumna Halftime Hall of Fame Induction, Rosenbloom Field 

2 p.m. 51²è¹Ýapp Symphony Orchestra Concert, Bucksbaum, Room 104, Sebring-Lewis Hall 

3:30–4:30 p.m. Campus Tour, Rosenfield Center, First Floor Lobby 

5 p.m. Alumna Hall of Fame Induction Dinner (Invitation Only), Golf Course 

8–9 p.m. 51²è¹Ýapp Singers and the 51²è¹Ýapp Oratorio Society Concert, Bucksbaum, Room 104, Sebring-Lewis Hall 

9–10 p.m. Firepits and Smores’, Location to be determined

8:30–10:30 p.m., Grant O. Observatory Open House 

If the sky is clear, the featured objects will be Saturn and the Ring Nebula.  If the sky is cloudy, the presentation will involve a tour and computer demonstrations. Please call 641-269-4770 if the weather is questionable. Access to the telescope involves several sets of steps but visitors with mobility restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice. Please contact Family Weekend staff for accommodations.

We encourage you to engage in self-care, spend time with your student, family, and friends. Enjoy the day and safe travels! 

9–10 a.m. Interdenominational Christian Worship, Herrick Chapel 

We would like to welcome all students, faculty, staff and their families to the 2024 Family Weekend Interdenominational Christian Worship Service. All faiths and people are welcome to attend. 

10–11:30 a.m. 51²è¹Ýapp Alumni Families Brunch Reception (Invitation Only), HSSC, Room A1231