5:15 p.m.
Daily Eucharist
Christ the King Chapel
Join us to start the weekend celebration! All faith traditions are welcome.

7:00 p.m.
“Imaging the Sky”
Heitkamp Planetarium
How did astronomers first get images of the sky? How have methods evolved since then? This show will explore the exciting history of capturing informative and breathtaking images of the night sky. Admission is free; no ticket or reservation required.

7:00 p.m.
Midwest Dueling Pianos
Alumni Campus Center Ballroom
Midwest Dueling Pianos has quickly become one of the most sought after Dueling Piano production companies in the country. You may have seen the widely popular Dueling Pianos concept performed while on vacation or a night out in the city. Now you can experience that level of excitement, hilarity, musicianship and raw fun with a show that is specifically tailored for the Loras College environment. This interactive musical comedy experience will have you singing, shouting, dancing and laughing. Admission is free; no ticket or reservation required.

9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Loras College Barnes & Noble Bookstore - open
Academic Resource Center

9:00 a.m.
Parent Council Meeting
Alumni Campus Center Ballroom CD
The Parent Council Meeting is for all parents interested in being members of the Parent Council. The purpose of the Loras College Parent Council is to promote continued parental involvement to encourage the successful completion of our students’ challenging and meaningful Loras College journey. We will do this by sharing our common concerns, communicating with and supporting each other, and striving for a greater understanding of the traditions and mission of Loras College. The Parent Council meets annually during Family Weekend.

10:00 a.m.
Parent Information Session
Mary Alexis Room, Alumni Campus Center
Members of the Loras College administrative team will be present to provide a campus update as well as answer any questions you may have. We encourage parents to attend this informative session.

11:00 a.m.
Family Weekend Tailgate
Smyth Turnaround (between Smyth Hall and the Alumni Campus Center)
Enjoy outdoor lunch, free snacks, activities, inflatables, live music and chances to win Loras College prizes with your fellow Duhawk family members. Lunch can be purchased at the tailgate as follows: adults $6.75, children age 10 and under $5.00, students $6.75 or a meal swipe.

1:00 p.m.
Loras vs. Wartburg Football Game - Rock Bowl Stadium
Support your Duhawk football team as they take on Wartburg College!
Cost: $6.00 per adult; $5.00 age 55 and over; $3.00 for students (kindergarten through college); age five and under is free; Loras faculty, staff and students free with Loras ID.

4:30 p.m.
Family Weekend Eucharist
Christ the King Chapel

7:00 p.m.
Dessert Pops
Alumni Campus Center Ballroom
Loras Choirs present their annual fundraising event – the Dessert Pops Concert. Proceeds from this concert make it possible for our students to continue to provide Loras College and the Greater Dubuque Community with high quality concerts and assist the students in touring. Come for an entertaining evening featuring our students performing selections from Musical Theatre and the Great American Songbook while you enjoy dessert. Reservations and payment required by October 24. This event is well attended, so advance reservations are encouraged. No refunds will be issued for this fundraising event. Reservations will be held under your name at the door – there are no tickets for this event. All unclaimed reserved seats will be released at 6:45 p.m. Questions may be directed to Bruce Kotowich (563) 557-4096.

8:00 p.m.
Movie Night - The Smurfs showing in the Fieldhouse
 

10:00 a.m.
Special Family Weekend Eucharist
Christ the King Chapel
Come celebrate with your family and the Loras family. All faith traditions are welcome. Family Weekend brunch follows. Members of the Loras Chamber Singers and Bella Voce will assist leading great music for this special celebration of family! Included will be a special blessing for families. Join us to see why worship at Loras is so important!

11:15 a.m.
Family Brunch
Alumni Campus Center Ballroom
Reservations Required
Bring the entire family and help us celebrate the conclusion to Family Weekend. We will honor the Parent/Guardian of the Year as well as present the Father Naumann Award. The Father Naumann Award is presented to a faculty or staff member that has provided exemplary service to students. Brunch will be served following the Campus Liturgy.
• Reservations and payment required by October 24. Please
register early as this event will sell out.
• Brunch tickets must be picked up by your student in the
Student Life Office during regular office hours – you will
receive an email confirmation that your tickets are available.
• Seating is on a first come, first served basis. No reservations
accepted at the door.
• We regret we are unable to refund payments after October 31.

1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Semester Study Abroad Pre-Departure Orientation
Arizona, Kehl, Mary Alexis rooms, Alumni Campus Center
For parents and students participating in Semester Study Abroad only.