Parents and families, we invite you to join us for Family Weekend 2010! This is a wonderful time to enjoy the UF Oiler experience as a family -- whether your student is a freshman or a senior.

This schedule is subject to change
as details become available.

Friday, Sept. 24, 2010
Registration
Time: 7-11 a.m.
Location:  Alumni Memorial Union (Atrium)
Enjoy some light refreshments and get locations of classrooms, schedule of events, campus maps, and pick up pre-ordered lunch and/or football tickets.

Recreation Center Open
Time:  6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Location: Koehler Fitness and Recreation Center
Open to Family Weekend guests age 16 and above.

Attend Class With Your UF Student
All Day
For information on events or assistance finding a classroom stop by the information booth located in the Alumni Memorial Union (Atrium) from 7-11 a.m. or in Henderson Dining Hall from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Registration
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location:  Henderson Dining Hall
Location of classrooms, schedule of events, campus maps, and pick up pre-ordered lunch and/or football tickets.

Henderson Dining Hall Lunch
Time: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Location:  Henderson Dining Hall
Lunch:  Adults $5
             Kids $3 (ages 5-12)
             Kids ages 4 & under free

Alumni & Parent Relations Reception
Time:  2:30-4:30 p.m.
Location:  Glenn and Helen Stout Alumni Center (1015 N. Main St.)
Please stop in for information, refreshment and hospitality.  A variety of university archives will also be on display for you!

Hayrides and Bonfire
Time:  8:30-10:30 p.m.
Location:   Beckett Animal Science Center
Come have some s'mores, go on a hayride and relax by the bonfire!  Free raffles for UF goodies!

 

Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010
Recreation Center Open
Time:  10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Location: Koehler Fitness and Recreation Center
Open to Family Weekend guests age 16 and above

Breakfast With the President
Time:  9:-10 a.m.
Location: Alumni Memorial Union, Multi-Purpose Rooms
Enjoy breakfast with our new President, Dr. Katherine Fell.  Dr. Fell joined the Oiler family on July 1, 2010. Please come to get to know her and hear campus updates!

Family Picnic, Equestrian Festival & Mini Jumping Prix
Time:  11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location:  James L. Child Jr. Equestrian Complex
11178  Township Route 201
Families are invited to enjoy a picnic while watching performances by the English Equestrian students.  Then, enjoy the fast action of horses jumping against the clock and the other competitors during the final round of the 4th Annual Mini Jumping Prix which will start at 3 p.m.  Enjoy a unique photo opportunity with your student or group with a personalized photo keychain or magnet!  Children will enjoy the clown, face painting, hay rides and pony rides.

UF Football
Time:  Noon
Location: Donnell Stadium
Come cheer on the Oilers at they battle they Grand Valley State Lakers at Donnell Stadium.  Order your tickets on the form below and pick them up at registration or at the Will Call window before the football game.  Go Oilers!

Open Swimming
Time:  1-3 p.m.
Location:  Sink Natatorium in Croy Gymnasium
Open to Family Weekend guests

Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010
Worship Services
Time: 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.
Location:  College First Church of God, 1100 North Main Street (located on campus)
Worship services offer an exciting and meaningful experience for all who attend. Currently three opportunities exist for Sunday morning worship at the main church building. Nursery care is available at all three services while Toddler Church for children ages 2 1/2-5 years old and Junior Church for children in grades K-5 is offered at the 11 a.m. service.

Recreation Center Open
Time: Noon-11 p.m.
Location: Koehler Fitness and Recreation Center
Open to Family Weekend guests age 16 and above.

Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion-Mazza Museum Open
Time: 1-4 p.m.
Open to all Family Weekend guests.

FAMILY WEEKEND IS SPONSORED BY THE OFFICE OF ALUMNI AND PARENT RELATIONS.