Family Weekend
re:Fresh for Families of First-Year Students
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Family Weekend & Homecoming (for all families)
October 13-15, 2017
Re:Fresh for Families of First-Year Students welcomes parents and family members back to campus to spend time with their student. Gather in the Brandt Student Center for breakfast around 9 a.m. Special programs are planned from 10 a.m. until noon while the college kids sleep in. Then, students will meet their families in the student center. From there, the time is yours to do as you want – you can head off campus to local attractions, shopping and dinner or stay on campus to find something fun to do!
Contact the Student Life Office with questions: studentlife@su.edu or 540-665-4863
- 9 a.m. re:Fresh for Families of First-Year Students welcomes parents and family members back to campus to spend time with their students. Gather in the Brandt Student Center, Ferrari Room, for breakfast with President Tracy Fitzsimmons and Student Life staff.
- 10 a.m. university employees will be available to answer questions and talk about everything from campus safety to mental health counseling, academic support to campus dining and meal plans, alcohol, drugs and sex to athletics.
- Noon students will meet their families in the student center. From there, everyone can head off campus to local attractions, shopping and dinner to enjoy time together!
Family Weekend / Homecoming is a relaxed time to visit and attend the Family Weekend/Homecoming joint events with your student. Over this weekend, parents should also stop by the Brandt Student Center Information Desk for a small gift! We are still adding events to the schedule below so revisit this page and check the events calendar as we get closer to October.
Homecoming / Family Weekend
Friday, October 13
| Women’s Volleyball vs. Randolph, 6 p.m. Location: Shingleton Gymnasium |
| Men‘s Soccer vs. Roanake, 7 p.m. Location: Sprint Field at Shentel Stadium |
| Pit Party, 9 p.m. ($10) Location: Abrams Creek West, adjacent to the old Pit Families and alums can bring their instruments and jam with current students. Enjoy snacks from Enrico’s, drinks and good company, while sharing stories about this former student hot spot. For questions, contact Cindy Loretti Cullen ’77 at cullen5@hotmail.com or (908) 892-2801. |
| Late Night Bingo, 10:30 p.m. Location: Hornet Grill, Brandt Student Center Have fun with students as you play to win cool prizes and eat sweet snacks. |
Saturday, October 14
| Women’s Soccer vs. Virginia Wesleyan, 12 p.m. Location: Sprint Field at Shentel Stadium |
| Brew with SU 1 p.m. Location: Winchester Ciderworks, 2504 N. Frederick Pike, Winchester, VA 22603 Taste local cider and learn how it’s made. Winchester Ciderworks and The Homestead Farm are owned by the Solenberger family, including Katherine Solenberger ‘85, ‘86. Music provided by “Jumptown” and Paul Shoremount ‘75, ’84. Your first drink is on us! |
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Football Tailgate Party, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. |
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Homecoming Football Game vs. Bridgewater, 7 p.m. $5 per seat at each game this weekend (FREE to SU student with ID). Tickets can be purchased at the gate. |
Sunday, October 15
| Football Alumni Game, 10 a.m. Location: Sprint Field at Shentel Staduim |
| Baseball Alumni Game, batting practice at 10:15 a.m., game at 12 p.m. Location: Jim Barnett Park |
| Softball Alumni Game, 11:30 a.m. Location: Henkel-Harris Field, Jim Barnett Park |
| University Chapel Service 12 p.m. Location: Goodson Chapel/Recital Hall All are invited to join this dynamic group of students and Shenandoah University community members for the Homecoming/Family Weekend edition of this weekly worship service, which will include a memorial for alumni we have lost recently. No registration is necessary unless you would like to take part in one of the opportunities for alumni to participate in leadership of the service, such as the pick-up choir or sharing how your Shenandoah experience has shaped your current-day life. For more information, contact Spiritual Life at spirituallife@su.edu or Rev. DeLyn Celec, Campus Minister and Worship Arts Coordinator, directly at dcelec@su.edu or (540) 665-3485. |
| Field Hockey vs. Lynchburg, 2 p.m. Location: Sprint Field at Shentel Stadium |
Sunday, October 15
| Football Alumni Game, 10 a.m. Location: Sprint Field at Shentel Staduim |
| Baseball Alumni Game, batting practice at 10:15 a.m., game at 12 p.m. Location: Jim Barnett Park |
| Softball Alumni Game, 11:30 a.m. Location: Henkel-Harris Field, Jim Barnett Park |
| University Chapel Service 12 p.m. Location: Goodson Chapel/Recital Hall All are invited to join this dynamic group of students and Shenandoah University community members for the Homecoming edition of this weekly worship service, which will include a memorial for alumni we have lost recently. No registration is necessary unless you would like to take part in one of the opportunities for alumni to participate in leadership of the service, such as the pick-up choir or sharing how your Shenandoah experience has shaped your current-day life. For more information, contact Spiritual Life at spirituallife@su.edu or Rev. DeLyn Celec, Campus Minister and Worship Arts Coordinator, directly at dcelec@su.edu or (540) 665-3485. |
| Field Hockey vs. Lynchburg, 2 p.m. Location: Sprint Field at Shentel Stadium |
Saturday, October 14
| Sports Brunch 10:30 a.m. ($10) Location: President’s Box at Shentel Stadium All sports alumni are invited to attend brunch at the President’s Box and receive a Hard Hat Tour of the new James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center. For more information call the Athletics Office at (540) 665-4566. |
| Women’s Soccer vs. Virginia Wesleyan, 12 p.m. Location: Sprint Field at Shentel Stadium |
| Brew with SU 1 p.m. Location: Winchester Ciderworks, 2504 N. Frederick Pike, Winchester, VA 22603 Taste local cider and learn how it’s made. Winchester Ciderworks and The Homestead Farm are owned by the Solenberger family, including Katherine Solenberger ‘85, ‘86. Music provided by “Jumptown” and Paul Shoremount ‘75, ’84. Your first drink is on us! |
| Football Tailgate Party*, 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. ($15) Location: James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center Parking Lot Cost includes tailgate music by “Threesound” with alumnus John Hayes’15, lunch, 1 drink ticket & admission to the football game! |
| Homecoming Football Game vs. Bridgewater, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 Location: Sprint Field at Shentel Stadium Watch as the SU Hornets take on Bridgewater College. |
| Old Town Crawl, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. ($5) Location: Starts at Feltner Building on the Old Town Mall Get your pub crawl cards stamped at 50/50 Taphouse, Cork Street Tavern, Italian Touch, then post a picture taken that night at one of the restaurants on social media using #SUpubcrawl17 to receive an “I survived the Old Town Crawl” T-shirt. |
| *There is special pricing for youth, students, faculty and staff on the registration page. |
Sunday, October 15
| Football Alumni Game, 10 a.m. Location: Sprint Field at Shentel Staduim |
| Baseball Alumni Game, batting practice at 10:15 a.m., game at 12 p.m. Location: Jim Barnett Park |
| Softball Alumni Game, 11:30 a.m. Location: Henkel-Harris Field, Jim Barnett Park |
| University Chapel Service 12 p.m. Location: Goodson Chapel/Recital Hall All are invited to join this dynamic group of students and Shenandoah University community members for the Homecoming edition of this weekly worship service, which will include a memorial for alumni we have lost recently. No registration is necessary unless you would like to take part in one of the opportunities for alumni to participate in leadership of the service, such as the pick-up choir or sharing how your Shenandoah experience has shaped your current-day life. For more information, contact Spiritual Life at spirituallife@su.edu or Rev. DeLyn Celec, Campus Minister and Worship Arts Coordinator, directly at dcelec@su.edu or (540) 665-3485. |
| Field Hockey vs. Lynchburg, 2 p.m. Location: Sprint Field at Shentel Stadium |