Student Life 

Family Weekend 2012 will be November 3-4, 2012

Check out last year's schedule for an idea of what to work forward to!

Friday, November 4, 2011

7:30 pm

Campus Commons, Maguire Campus

"Controsole: a multimedia trip to discover Fabrizio De André, the Italian Bob Dylan"

With the authors of "Controsole. Fabrizio De André e Creuza de ma" Ferdinando Molteni and Alfonso Amodio and  with Elena Buttiero (piano) and Eliana Zunino (voice).

Saturday, November 5, 2011

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Information tables will be located at the Hawk's Landing parking facility, outside of the Campion Student Center and on Lapsley Lane (10:00 am - 2:00 pm only).

9:00 am

Coaches vs. Cancer City Six 5K Run & Turkey Trot Fun Run

Drexel University - Register here.

9:30 am

Residence Hall Continental Receptions

First year students ~ Sourin, LaFarge and McShain Halls

Upperclass students ~ Merion Gardens Lobby

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

University Bookstore Open

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Boland Hall Gallery Exhibit

10:00 am

State of the University Address

Campus Commons, Maguire Campus

Interim President Smithson talks about the future of Saint Joseph's University.

10:30 am

Prospective Student Campus Tours

Admissions Office, Bronstein Hall

11:30 am

Making the Most of Your SJU Experience

Forum Theate, Campion Student Center 

There are so many opportunities and experiences that are available to students while attending SJU. This presentation will give an overview of the ways to make the most of your four years of college, both in and outside of the classroom.  This session will be led by Kim Allen-Stuck from the Office of Student Success.

11:30 am & 12:30 pm

Fun Facts of Hawk Hill Tour

Leaving from St. Mary's Lawn

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Brunch

Campion Dining Hall - Cost $10 per person (Tickets available online)

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Family Weekend Carnival

St. Mary's Lawn

Come get your photo taken with the Hawk, snack on some kettle corn and funnel cake and try your luck for a good cause with our raffle prizes. Proceeds from the raffle benefit Cuddle My Kids.  Fun for all ages sponsored by Greek Council and Student Leadership & Activities.

1:00 pm

Parent/Student Basketball Tournament

Hagan Arena

Student and Parent Teams will compete in a 2 on 2 Basketball Tournament.

Contact Angie Marfisi (amarfisi@sju.edu) to register - deadline is Friday, October 28th.

1:30 - 2:30 pm

Academic Center Open Houses

Honors Program - Claver House

Arts & Sciences Advising - Barbelin Hall Room 122

1851 Records - Simpson Hall 3^rd Floor

Radio 1851 - Simpson Hall 3^rd Floor

The Hawk Newspaper - Simpson Hall 3^rd Floor

2:00 - 2:45 pm

Summer Scholars Program Panel

Presidents' Lounge, Campion Student Center

During the summer months, Saint Joseph's offers students the chance to engage in faculty-mentored research, creative writing, fine and performing arts, and other scholarly endeavors. Share in the experiences of and ask questions to students who have participated in the program.

3:00 - 4:00 pm

Reception for Student Athletes & Families

Wynne Hall of Fame Room, Ramsay Basketball Center

4:00 pm

Relax with Student Performances

The Perch

Join members of the Division of Student Life for some light refreshments and performances by our student a cappella groups City Belles and 54th & City, and our student gospel singers Voices of Praise. 

4:00 pm

Men's Rugby vs. Temple

Finnessey Field

5:00 pm

Family Weekend Vigil Mass

All members of our community are welcome!

7:30 pm

Duff from Ace of Cakes - Lecture & Cake!

Bluett Theater, Post Hall

Jeffery Adam "Duff" Goldman is a pastry chef and television personality. He is the executive chef of the Baltimore-based Charm City Cakes shop which is featured in the Food Network reality television show Ace of Cakes. Come and hear Duff speak about his life, his influences and inspirations, stories from the show and juicy reality TV inside information! His message is about finding your passion in life and soaring with it - good things happen when focusing on the positives! He will be bringing cake!

Limited tickets available here for $10. Tickets are required for everyone attending, including current SJU students.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

11:00 am

Family Weekend Mass and Junior/Senior Class Ring Ceremony

All members of our community are welcome! 

12:00 - 5:00 pm

University Bookstore Open

12:30 - 2:00 pm

Junior/Senior Class Ring Ceremony Reception

Doyle Banquet Hall

If you have previously purchased your school ring, please join us for a formal presentation and refreshments. Please RSVP HERE

Family Weekend General Registration

Explore the City of Brotherly Love with Philadelphia Urban Adventures and Awfully Nice Tours and enjoy a 10% discount on any tours booked in advance with promotion code STJOES10. Please visit Philadelphia Urban Adventures and Awfully Nice Tours for more information.