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Family Weekend 2009
Rose Hill Campus
November 6th - 8th
*Please note one correction in the Family Weekend Schedule. The Sibling Sleepover screening of Harry Potter will take place Saturday, November 7th not Sunday, November 8th. *
Dear Fordham Families:
The Special Events Committee of the Campus Activities Board along with the Office of Student Leadership and Community Development invite you to join us on the Rose Hill campus for Family Weekend 2009. Each year, Family Weekend is a wonderful opportunity for families to visit with their students and celebrate their accomplishments. The weekend provides the chance for students’ relatives to experience Fordham University firsthand and to interact with faculty, administrators, students, and other Fordham parents. This exciting weekend of activities will include stimulating presentations by faculty, opportunities to explore the neighborhood, a comedy performance, and a harvest festival and much more. You will be immersed in the Fordham community, just like your son or daughter is every day. You’ll discover why we’re proud to be a Ram.
In addition to all of the Family Weekend events, we are also offering a Sibling Sleepover schedule of activities. After your day of fun is done on-campus, your younger sons and daughters are invited to stay overnight with your Fordham student and participate a number of additional activities including an ice cream social, crafts and a movie screening.
We welcome you to take advantage of the many events offered through out the weekend. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to spend time with your student and enjoy the Fordham community!
Your visit to the Rose Hill campus promises to be excited, entertaining and fun! We look forward to seeing you on campus.
Sincerely,
Greg Meltzer, Devon Nagelberg and Robert Skoda
Chairpersons, Special Events Committee
Regina Fetterolf, Assistant Director for Programming
Jennifer Mussi, Assistant Dean for Student Leadership and Community Development
Office of Student Leadership and Community Development
Schedule of Events
Friday, November 6th, 2009
Registration 2:00-7:00pm
Stop by the registration table to pick up your event tickets and enjoy some light refreshments while mingling with other families. University staff and students will be on hand to welcome you, answer your questions and provide information about the University, surrounding area and local restaurants.
McGinley Center Lobby, 1st Floor
Improv Olympics Live Comedy Show 8:00 – 10:00pm
Founded in 1981, this world famous flashpoint of comic creativity that spawned an entire generation of America’s best and brightest entertainers. Over 5000 people have trained and performed at iO’s Chicago and Los Angeles theaters, including some of the most recognizable names in show business; like Mike Myers, Chris Farley, David Koechner, Adam McKay, Tina Fey and many, many more.
Keating 1st Auditorium
$15 per person
*Order early. Seating is limited.
Night Out on the Town
Spend your first night at Fordham exploring all that New York City has to offer. Dine at a local restaurant, enjoy a Broadway show, laugh at a comedy club, explore Times Square, or cruise around Manhattan on a Circle Line Cruise…the possibilities are endless! Here are some websites to help plan your evening:
• To purchase discount Broadway tickets visit: www.broadwaybox.com or www.playbill.com
• To purchase full priced Broadway tickets visit: www.telecharge.com and www.ticketmaster.com
• For Circle Line Cruise information visit: www.circleline42.com
• For Times Square events visit: www.timessquarenyc.org
Saturday, November 7th, 2009
Registration 8:30am – 1:30pm
Stop by the registration table to pick up your event tickets and enjoy some light refreshments while mingling with other families. University staff and students will be on hand to welcome you, answer your questions and provide information about the University, surrounding area and local restaurants.
McGinley Center, 2nd Floor
Continental Breakfast 9:30am
Enjoy a light breakfast to start your day while socializing with other Fordham families.
Keating Rotunda, Keating Hall
Parents’ University: A Classroom Experience 10:30am-12:00pm
After a brief welcome address from Rev. Joseph M. McShane, S.J., President of Fordham University, enjoy a class presented by some of Fordham’s finest faculty.
Keating 1st Auditorium and Keating Hall classrooms
Family Weekend Lunch 11:30AM - 1:00PM
Before the football game, enjoy hot dogs, sub sandwiches, chili and many of your other favorite pre-game favorites. Live appearances by Fordham performing groups will get you pumped for the game.
McGinley Center, 2nd Floor
$12 per person
Football University Football Game 1:00pm
Enjoy the hard-hitting action and cheer on our Rams as they take on Bucknell University. GO RAMS!
Jack Coffey Field
$12 for Family Members
Fordham students may attend home football games free of charge.
Family Weekend Mass 6:00pm
Come together to worship at the University’s family liturgy. Rev. Joseph M. McShane, S.J., University President, will be the celebrant.
University Church
Fordham Signature Dish Competition 7:15pm
So you think you can cook? Join Fordham’s Culinary Competition this Fall. For more information or to submit your favorite entrée recipes online go to www.fordham.edu/campus_resources/campus_facilities/food_service/rose_hill/index.asp. Six finalists will be selected and paired with a culinary expert to prepare their entrees at this showing.
The Marketplace, McGinley Center
Cosponsored with Hospitality Services.
Fall Harvest Festival 9:00pm – 12:00am
Stay on campus and enjoy a taste of fall in New York with music, novelty entertainment and square dancing along with all your favorites such as apple pie, chowder and candy apples.
McGinley Center Ballroom
$25 per person
* Order early. Space is limited.
Sunday, November 8th, 2009
Family Brunch 10:30am – 1:00pm
Reunite with Fordham families at the McGinley Center before you return home for a delicious breakfast of fresh french toast, eggs, home fries and more!
McGinley Center Ballroom
$22.00 per person
ADDITIONAL SIBLING SLEEPOVER ACTIVITIES
Siblings are invited to spend the weekend with your Fordham student and participate in a host of additional activities. This gives siblings the opportunity to spend time with each other while also giving the younger siblings a chance get a small taste of what college is like.
Registration: $25 per sibling
• For safety reasons, all siblings who intend to participate in the Family Weekend’s Sibling Sleepover activities must register.
• Siblings who intend to participate in Sleepover activities, but not stay in University housing, must also register.
• Siblings must be 10 years or older to participate in the Sleepover.
• Students are responsible for their siblings and must accompany them at all times.
• Siblings staying on campus will be issued a guest pass through the Office of Residential Life. Guest passes will be prepared ahead of time and ready for pick up at registration.
• We may not be able to accommodate on-site registrants.
• As per the guest policy and for safety reasons, there are to be no more than two siblings per student.
• A release form must be completed at the registration table in order to access guest pass.
Friday, November 6th, 2009
Ice Cream Social 10:30pm
Students and siblings will be treated to an ice cream social. Bring your appetite!
McGinley Center, Student Lounge
Saturday, November 7th, 2009
Sibling Breakfast with Crafts and Games 9:30 – 11:30am
While parents are enjoying a morning with Fr. McShane and other distinguished members of the Fordham community, siblings and students can enjoy their own breakfast while creating fun crafts and playing games.
O’Keefe Commons
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 10:00pm
Watch this hit film while enjoying free popcorn and candy!
Keating 1st Auditorium
Recommended Hotel Listing:
Renaissance Westchester Hotel
80 West Red Oak Lane
White Plains, NY 10604
(914) 694-5400
Marriott reservations 1-800-891-2696
13.8 miles from Fordham University at Rose Hill
Courtyard Tarrytown Greenburgh
475 White Plains Road
Tarrytown, NY 10591
(914) 631-1122
Marriott reservations 1-800-589-8720
14 miles from Fordham University at Rose Hill
Hampton Inn – White Plains
200 Tarrytown Road
Elmsford, NY 10523
(914) 592-5680
23 miles from Fordham University at Rose Hill
Wyndham Summerfield Suites
101 Corporate Park Drive
White Plains, NY 10604
(914) 251-9700
17.8 miles from Fordham University at Rose Hill
Milford Plaza Hotel
270 West 45th St.
New York, NY 10036
(212) 869-3600/(888) 288-5700
11.3 miles from Fordham Universityat Rose Hill
Hudson Hotel
356 West 58th St.
New York, NY 10019
(212) 554-6000
10.6 miles from Fordham University at Rose Hill
CrownePlaza– White Plains
66 Hale Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 682-0050
17.4 miles from Fordham University at Rose Hill
Residence Inn by Marriott
5 Barker Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 761-7700
15.4 miles from Fordham University at Rose Hill
Royal Regency Hotel
165 Tuckahoe Road
Yonkers, NY 10710
(914) 476-6200
6.5 miles from Fordham University at Rose Hill
Ramada
125 Tuckahoe Road
Yonkers, NY 10710
(914) 476-3800
6.4 miles from Fordham University at Rose Hill
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