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Family Weekend 2008

September 19th-21st


Come join us for Family Weekend 2008!

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For a printable copy of the Family Weekend schedule, please click HERE.

                                                                             

Friday, September 19th
Time Event Location
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Family Weekend Kick-Off Barbeque! 
Come enjoy a Family BBQ as we kick-off family weekend. There will be music, door prizes, and much more! 
Tickets: $15.00 for adults and WCU students, free for children 12 and under.  Tickets will be sold in advance at the SSI Service Center in Sykes Student Union.  You can contact the SSI Service Center at 610-436-2266.
Alumni House (inclement weather location: Ehinger Gym)
8:00 p.m. Sykes After Dark Sykes Ballrooms
8:00 p.m. and Midnight Kung Fu Panda. 
Weekend movie sponsored by Student Activities Council (SAC).

$2.00 with Student Ram eCard; $1.00 off if you use Rambucks.
Sykes Theater
Saturday, September 20th
Time Event Location
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Kid Friendly Activities and Crafts. 
All families are welcome to participate in crafts such as face painting, sand art,
door hangers, and games such as the bean toss.
Sponsored by West Chester Association for the Education of Young Children.
Sykes Lobby
10:00 a.m. - Noon Sigma Alpha Epsilon Family Day Event. 
This event is open to all members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and their families.  A presentation of upcoming goals and activities and a catered brunch.

Sponsored by Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Lower Level Conference Room - Philips Memorial Building
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Phi Mu Family Picnic. 
This event is open to all members of Phi Mu and their families. 

Sponsored by Phi Mu Fraternity.
Sykes Front Lawn
11:00 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. WCU Planetarium Shows. 
Space is limited, so get your tickets early!

Tickets $2.00 per person. Tickets available at the SSI Service Center in Sykes Student Union or at the door if still available. You can contact the SSI Service Center at 610-436-2266.
Schmucker Hall
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Breast Cancer Awareness/ Pretzel Sale. 
Breast Cancer Awareness. Donations to the Susan G. Komen Foundation will be accepted.
Sponsored by Zeta Tau Alpha.
Sykes Student Union
Noon Pie in a Phi Sigma’s Face. 
For a donation, all are welcome to try and throw a pie in the face of a Phi Sigma Sigma member.
Sponsored by Phi Sigma Sigma.
Outside Sykes Student Union
Noon Exercise Science Club BBQ. 
This event is open to all members of the Exercise Science Club and their families.
South Campus 
1:00 p.m. Historical Walking Tour Through West Chester University. 
Meet Jim Jones, WCU professor, for an engaging historical tour of WCU.
Meet outside of Main Hall (Academic Quad side)
2:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.:  Information Table. 
The sisters of Alpha Phi will be distributing information about cardiac care.
Sponsored by Alpha Phi Sorority.
Sykes Lobby
2:00 p.m. Hypnotist and Mentalist Michael C. Anthony. 
You may have seen Michael C. Anthony on ABC, NBC, CBS or Fox. or maybe you have yet to witness what VH1 calls "the best on the planet.” Attend this show and prepare to be entertained. Your mind will be boggled, your sides will hurt from laughing and you just might learn something.
Tickets $5.00 per person. Tickets available at the SSI Service Center or at the box office before the show.  You can contact the SSI Service Center at 610-436-2266.
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall (Philips Memorial Building)
2:00 p.m. Men’s Soccer Game - WCU vs. Gannon Soccer Field at South Campus
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Pictures with Rammy. 
Here’s your chance to get a picture with WCU’s mascot Rammy!
Sponsored by Residence Hall Association.
Farrell Stadium 
6:00 p.m. Football Game - WCU vs. Millersville. 
Tickets can be purchased on the day of the game from the Golden Rams Ticket Office at Farrell Stadium, or prior to the game by calling 610-436-2266.
Farrell Stadium
Sunday, September 21st
Time Event Location
Noon Field Hockey Game - WCU vs. Penn State Turf Field at South Campus
Noon - 5:30 p.m. Chester County Restaurant Festival. 
Over 50+ area restaurants, over 110+ craft vendors and information booths, and 10 live bands on three different stages.
Downtown West Chester

                               


Hotel Accommodations

If you need hotel accommodations during the weekend,
please click on this link for a listing of
area accommodations.


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