Family Weekend Schedule
FRIDAY, October 24
4:00 p.m.
Daily Eucharist (Christ the King Chapel)
Come celebrate family and faith. All faith traditions are welcome.
7:00 p.m. "SparkNotes™ for the Sky"
Heitkamp Planetarium
Have you ever wondered what great astronomical objects are visible in our local Dubuque sky? We will explore objects visible to the naked eye as well as what becomes more readily apparent with the assistance of a pair of binoculars. Come learn about the great features our sky has to offer.
5:00-10:00 p.m.
Graber Sports Center Open Gym
Come play basketball, volleyball and much more.
8:00 p.m.
InPulse
Alumni Campus Center Ballroom
InPulse is one of the country’s most exciting a cappella vocal bands. Based in Minneapolis/ St. Paul, MN, InPulse uses only its mouths and microphones to create a stage performance that is second to none. This four-member band is comprised of classically trained vocalists and entertains all kinds of audiences with an energetic concert performance that encompasses all genres of music, from pop-rock to country.
SATURDAY, October 25
10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Loras College Barnes & Noble Bookstore - open
Academic Resource Center
10:00 a.m.
January Term Study Abroad Information Session
Arizona Room, Alumni Campus Center
For parents and students participating in January term Study Abroad 2009 only.
11:00 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. Parents please attend this informative session.
1:00 p.m.
Loras vs. University of Dubuque Football Game Rock Bowl Stadium
Come support your Duhawk football team as they take on the University of Dubuque! Cost: $6.00 per adult; $5.00 age 55 and over; $3.00 for students (kindergarten through college); five and under is free; Loras faculty, staff and students free with Loras ID.
5:30 p.m. Loras vs. Simpson Women’s Soccer game
Rock Bowl Stadium
Come support your Duhawk women’s soccer team as they take on Simpson College!
8:00 p.m. Loras vs. Simpson Men’s Soccer game Rock Bowl Stadium
Come support your Duhawk men’s soccer team as they take on Simpson College!
5:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Graber Sports Center- Open Gym
Come play basketball, volleyball and much more.
7:00 p.m. Dessert Pops Alumni Campus Center Ballroom
Loras Choirs present their annual Dessert Pops Concert on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. Come for an entertaining evening featuring our students performing selections from Musical Theatre and the Great American Songbook while you enjoy dessert. Reservations required.
SUNDAY, October 26
10:00 a.m. Sunday Eucharist Christ the King Chapel
Come celebrate family and faith. All faith traditions are welcome.
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Loras College Barnes & Noble Bookstore- open
Academic Resource Center
11:30 a.m. Family Brunch Alumni Campus Center Ballroom
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 given to a faculty or staff member that has provided exemplary service to students. Brunch will be served following the Campus Liturgy. Reservations required
1:30 p.m. Study Abroad Pre-Departure Orientation Location TBA
For parents and students participating in Study Abroad only.
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Loras Collge Student Life
Lesley.Arnold@loras.edu
Call: 563-588-7206
Fax: (563) 557-4080
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