In one of the highlights of the fall semester, Cal U students will welcome their families to campus with a series of special events Sept. 21-23 during Family Weekend.
The festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 21 with a Paint and Chip event at the Convocation Center, an interactive way for participants to tap into their artistic abilities.
At 8 p.m. a 1.852-mile “Blaze in the Night Neon Fun Run/Walk” — sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations and the Student Alumni Ambassadors — will begin and end at the Convocation Center.
All participants must donate either two non-perishable food items or two personal hygiene items, which will benefit the Cal U Cupboard. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday
Registration for Family Day begins at 9 a.m. at the information desk in the lobby of the Natali Student Center. Free T-shirts will be given to the first 500 people.
At 10 a.m., the University Choir will perform a free concert in the Convocation Center courtyard. In case of rain, the performance will be moved to the Morgan Hall auditorium.
Also at 10 a.m. on the campus Quad family yoga will be available through the Department of Recreational Services.
An assortment of family-fun activities will take place from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Third Street, in front of the Natali Student Center. Activities move inside the building in case of rain.
A pumpkin patch with painting and other special activities will be held at the SAI Farm from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The student chapter of The Wildlife Society will present its 12th annual Family Field Day from noon to 4 p.m. at and around Frich Hall. Activities focus on wildlife and nature.
The public may attend this free event, which is conducted in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Cal U’s football team will open its home season by hosting divisional rival Edinboro University at 1 p.m. at Adamson Stadium
Students, faculty and staff with valid CalCards are admitted free, along with children ages 12 and younger. A Kids Zone outside Adamson Stadium from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. will also feature live music. The Vulcan Huddle tent for alumni and their families, also outside Adamson Stadium, opens at 11 a.m.
Saturday night offers a family-friendly comedy show beginning at 7 p.m. in Steele Hall Mainstage Theatre featuring Adam Lucidi, Derrick Knopsnyder and Michael Dean Ester. Sponsored by the Student Activities Board, this free event is open to the Cal U community and the public.
Sunday
Family Weekend concludes on Sept. 23 with the Cal U Relay for Life, coordinated by the Cal U Center for Volunteer Programs and Service Learning, from noon-6 p.m. at Adamson Stadium. Relay For Life is a team fundraising event of the American Cancer Society where team members take turns walking around a track or designated path.
“Family Weekend is about inclusion,” said Melissa Dunn, director of student activities and leadership for Student Affairs. “Cal U is a fun place to be, and we have designed three days of activities not only for our students to share with their families, but also for the local community to come enjoy.
“We are looking forward to a great weekend.”
For more Family Weekend information, including OrgSync links to both of Friday night’s events and the Relay for Life visit calu.edu/student-life/events/family-weekend.aspx