Family Weekend
Saturday Brunch Registration
Saturday, November 5th, at 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM Metz Dining Hall, Banks Center
Family Weekend Reservation Deadline: Friday, October 28th
REGISTRATION FORM IS CLOSED. IF YOU ARE STILL INTERESTED IN LUNCH, YOU CAN PAY AT THE DOOR.
This reservation form is for COMMUTER STUDENTS, PARENTS, AND FAMILIES OF RESIDENT STUDENTS.
If your son or daughter is already on a meal plan, it is not necessary to pay for them. Also, please note that on these days, students cannot swipe family or friends on their meal card.
Family Weekend Schedule
2022 Family Weekend Schedule
Friday, Nov. 4th
6:30pm-8:00pm - Meet & Greet with the President – Henry Student Lounge
Stop in and say hello to Dr. Daniel Myers and enjoy some light refreshments
8:00pm - Joshua Seth, Mentalist “Inside Your Mind” – Lemmond Theater
Joshua is a mind-blowing mentalist and celebrity voice actor known to millions as the voice of some of the most popular anime characters of all time (Digimon, Akira, Spongebob). He will demonstrate the magic of our own minds with his high-energy show that pack the house and keep audiences on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
9:30pm - Ice Cream Social – Insalaco Hall Concourse
Saturday, Nov. 5th
10:00am - Historical Walk About Campus–Meet at Emerging Statues
Take a gentle stroll around campus with Archivist, Maureen Cech to learn of the history of Misericordia University.
11:00am-1:30pm - Brunch – Metz Dining Hall - Pre-registration required
1:00pm-?? - Corn Hole Tournament – Banks Lawn - Registration is now closed
Sign up in teams of two or as a family. 1st Place $200 gift card to the bookstore, 2nd Place $100 gift card to the bookstore and 3rd Place, $50 gift card to the bookstore.
2:00pm-3:00pm Goat Yoga/Therapy Session 1- Banks Lawn - Registration is now closed
An unfor’goat’able yoga/ therapy Family Mixer experience. You can participate in the yoga, mats and towels provided or enjoy some therapy time just relaxing and petting the goats. Pre-registration required.
3:00pm-4:30pm Events
Goat Yoga/Therapy Session 2- Banks Lawn. - Registration is now closed
Do You Prefer Red or White – McGowan Rm, Library - Registration is now closed
Learn about the art of wine tasting from a real connoisseur – Dr. David Rehm
Space is limited for those 21 and older. Pre-Registration required. Seating is limited
Faculty Fan Art – Pauly Friedman Art Gallery - Registration is now closed
In conjunction with the historical poster illustration exhibition “Work, Fight, Give,” families will make their own posters using simple printmaking techniques. Fun themes and motifs relate to the latest faculty research that makes Misericordia stand out from the rest. Supplies provided. All ages welcome! Beginners welcome!
Pre-Registration required. Seating is limited
Art for Joy's Sake - Insalaco Hall Rooms 216 & 217 - Registration is now closed
Learn some skills to the art of watercolor painting while spending enjoyable time with your family. All supplies provided and everyone goes home with a beautiful masterpiece. Pre-Registration required. Seating is limited.
8:00pm - ThinkFast Family Game Show – Metz Dining Hall
ThinkFast is a fun, high energy and interactive trivia show that appeals to all ages and is played as a family team with high tech wireless remote controls. Make sure you know your MU trivia! Prizes can be won throughout the whole game! Come one, come all!
Sunday, Nov. 6th
This event is not only fun but supports a great cause in bringing awareness about Suicide Prevention and the funds are used for scholarships to local seniors at Holy Redeemer High School that will be attending Misericordia. Sign up to run/walk this 5K or just come out and cheer others on.