| 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Campus Store Open
Be sure to check out the Family Weekend discounts and special sales!
Commons (lower level) |
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| 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. |
Registration, Check-In
We ask that each family please sign-in and pick up a Family Weekend information packet at any one of the residence hall or KE reception desks, or at the Parent Oasis tent (Commons lawn, or the library lobby in the case of inclement weather). Tickets ordered for Family Weekend events before October 8 will be mailed directly to your home; tickets ordered after October 8 may be picked up by you or your Calvin student at the box office (Spoelhof College Center).
Residence hall reception desks and Parent Oasis |
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| 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
The Parent Oasis
A parent & family hospitality center will be available under the white canopy tent on the Commons Lawn. Come and enjoy some Calvin hospitality, meet other parents and Calvin administrators, or come just to sit and enjoy the day!
** Moved inside to the Library Lobby based on the weather forecast |
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| 9 a.m.
- 4:30 p.m. |
Open Classes
Parents have an opportunity to sit in on a class with their student. A printed schedule of classes that have open seats for visitors will be available at the residence hall reception desks.
Download the complete list of open classes:
- Alphabetical list by class name: .pdf or .xls
- Chronological list by class start time:
.pdf or .xls
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| 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Art Gallery Exhibit
Picturing the Reformer: Images of John Calvin
Center Art Gallery, Spoelhof Center (lower level) |
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| 10 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. |
Friday Songfest Chapel Service
Friday morning chapels provide an opportunity for a special time of community worship and praise.
Calvin Chapel
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| 10:45 - 11:30 a.m. |
Spoelholf Fieldhouse Complex Tour
Led by Prof. Jim Timmer, men's athletic director
Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex (meet at the desk in the main lobby) |
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| 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
Science Division Student Research Fair
Calvin students involved in summer research projects will present posters explaining their work and, as their schedules allow, will be present to talk about their research. Refreshments will be available.
DeVries Hall atrium |
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| 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. |
 Trolley Tour of Grand Rapids
Meet by the flagpole at the circle drive south of the Spoelhof Center.
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| 1:15 - 2:00 p.m. |
Family Weekend Seminar
"Off-campus Programs: Creating a Lifetime of Global Opportunities"
Prof. Don DeGraaf, director of off-campus programs
Bytwerk Theater, DeVos Communication Center |
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| 1:30 p.m. |
Geology and Geography Dept. Presentation: "Geospatial Analytical Tools for Calvin's Ecosystem Preserve"
Professor Jason VanHorn speaks about his interactive map of Calvin's ecosystem preserve
Science Building 010 |
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| 1:30 p.m. |
Health Services, Broene Counseling Center, and Services for Students with Disabilities present, "Why can't I Study?"
Commons Annex, Alumni Association Board Room
ADD is a brain disorder that affects everything in a person's life that requires focus, organization, and planning. How might ADD affect a student's ability to study and learn? Come hear about the unique perspective and personal journey of a physician and "fellow traveler" in the struggle with ADD. Oren Mason M.D. is a family physician who began practice in 1988 and has specialized in attention disorders since 2001. He founded Attention MD in 2008 to create a practice tailored to the unique needs of patients with ADD, ADHD and associated disorders. Snacks will be provided. Questions? Contact Health Center (616-526-6187) or Academic Services (616-526-6113).
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| 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. |
Family Weekend Seminar: "For Parents Only - Part II"
Dr. Randall Wolthuis, director of the Broene Counseling Center, builds on his popular Passport presentation with
more tips and stories for parents of college students
Hiemenga Hall 431 |
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| 3:30 p.m. |
Commissioning Service: College Chaplain
Rev. Mary Hulst will be commissioned for her new position as the college chaplain.
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| 5 p.m. |
Family Weekend
Banquet
Prince Conference Center
(Tickets required and available only through Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.)
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5 p.m.
Note new time |
Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving vs. Grand Valley State University |
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6:30 p.m.
Note new time |
Women's Volleyball vs. Adrian |
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| 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. |
Stargazing at the Calvin Observatory
Science Building |
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7:30 p.m.
Note correct time
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Fall Music Festival
The 64th annual festival will showcase the musical talents of over 400 Calvin students, performing in a wide array of solos, choirs, and ensembles in this engaging, fast-paced concert that is sure to delight guests of every age.
Grand Rapids Christian High School Center for Arts & Worship
(Tickets required) |
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8 p.m.
Note correct time and day |
SAO (Students Activities Office) Concert: Samantha Crain & Midnight Shivers
with Kenny Hutson & Jake Bradley of Over the Rhine
Ladies Literary Club (downtown)
(Tickets required) |
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7 p.m.
Note correct time |
Men's Hockey vs. Dordt
Jolly Roger Ice Club
(Tickets required) |
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| 9 p.m. |
Improv Comedy Show
Join the student Improv team for a fun and interactive hour of improvisational humor, games and other hilarious shenanigans!
Gezon Auditorium, Spoelhof Center
(Tickets required; performance is sold out)
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| 10 p.m. |
Ice Cream Social Reception
After the Fall Music Festival concert and the Improv Comedy Team show, find your way back to Johnny's Cafe in the Commons for some ice cream and fellowship. Event hosted by Residence Life Staff.
Johnny's Cafe, Lower level of Commons
(Free event - tickets not required) |
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