As the third week of the Fall semester comes to a close many UCF students are left longing for the comfort, love and financial support of life at home. At the same time their loved ones are likely interested in seeing what the early stages of this semester has brought their students.
Well as a part of a yearly tradition the university provides a chance for family members and students to reunite and get informed about the plethora of on campus services and activities with Family Weekend 2010. Family weekend offers three days chock full of activities with an emphasis on facts, food, fun and most importantly family!
The events commenced at 10 o’clock this morning with bihourly tours of the UCF Health Center running until 2 in the afternoon. Aside from various informative lectures regarding Off-campus housing, Study Abroad and Shabbat Service as well as a showcase of the renovations to the Library Friday offers various recreational activities for students and their families. Highlights include the Welcome Reception at the Reflecting Pond where attendees will get a chance get acquainted with faculty members as well as enjoy a delicious meal provided by Wackadoos as well as “The Experience” which will show off the talent of UCF’s minority population.
The fun extends all the way over to the Rosen Campus of Hospitality management where ventriloquist Lynn Trefzger will perform a show free of charge for UCF students and their family guests. Capping off the Friday night activities is a chance for families to experience one of the university’s monthly Late Knights events with the theme “Around the World”. After Late Knights you would be well served to rest up for another full day of activities at UCF.
The line-up of events for Saturday September 11th is just as extensive and exciting as the Friday opening. On tap for day two is another series of meetings concerning academics and other programs at UCF including a workshop on experiencing UCF as a student of color. Also, the families of students active in the LEAD program are encouraged to take part in the LEAD Scholars Brunch in the Pegasus Ballroom.
Later in the day don’t miss a chance to learn more about the various academic departments at UCF with showcases from the Rosen College of Hospitality Management as well as the Colleges of Education, Health and Public Affairs and Engineering and Computer Science. Open Houses will also be held by the Burnett Honors College and College of Sciences.
Perhaps the main attraction of the day though, comes as the Knights football team takes on the Wolfpack of North Carolina State at 7:30. But there will be plenty of pregame activities to keep students and their families occupied before filling up Brighthouse Networks Stadium for the game. MSC and NPHC are hosting a tailgate event including music, free food and give aways while ticket holding families can attend the UCF Family Weekend Tent Party featuring games, a catered menu and more giveaways, both events will take place at the Memory Mall in front of the Arena.
Sunday the 12th not only marks the hopeful celebration of a Knights football victory but, sadly, the conclusion of Family Weekend 2010. On the final day families are treated to a choice of three delicious brunches. The Campus Activities Board is hosting their CAB Family Weekend Funky Brunch, which will include an appearance by Mr. and Mrs. UCF along with a live DJ, tons of activities including a family game show and of course free food. On the Rosen Campus is the Rosen Family weekend brunch where families with reservations can enjoy brunch with the Dean. Last but not least is the Bagel Brunch Wrap Up, hosted by University of Central Florida Hillel in the Key West Ballroom located inside the Student Union.
UCF Family Weekend 2010 looks to be a wonderful opportunity for Knight family members of all ages to get a taste of the UCF experience. Family weekend also provides a wonderful opportunity to showcase its topnotch Academic staff and facilities as well as how fun and exciting it is to be a Knight.
For more information and a full schedule of events check out this link:
http://parents.sdes.ucf.edu/familyweekend/index.php
