Family Weekend

October 24-26, 2008

Each year, Family Weekend is an opportunity to spend time with your students in their new home, to talk with their academic advisors, professors, and residence directors, and to get a glimpse of daily life at the college. Parents, siblings and friends are able to attend workshops relating to Simon’s Rock students and their future education, as well as academic classes concerts, and local events. In addition to learning more about life on campus, Family Weekend is a great opportunity to enjoy a fall weekend in the Berkshires.

Planned Events during the 2008 Family Weekend include:

Friday

• Open classes, where families can catch a glimpse of academic life at Simon’s Rock
• Convocation, a ceremony in which the school recognizes scholarship and award recipients
• A Welcome Reception introducing visitors to Simon’s Rock staff and faculty members

Saturday

• Visits with professors, advisors and residence directors
• Panel discussions with current students, College staff and Simon’s Rock alumni
• Book Sale and Sponsor-a-Book events to help support the Alumni Library
• The Provost’s Reception, a chance for parents to meet Provost Mary Marcy and other school administrators

Sunday

• A morning hike up one of the Berkshires’ scenic mountain trails
• A chance to play in the annual family/faculty/staff & student soccer game