Mark your calendar now for Family Weekend, 2002!
October 11-12, 2002
details will follow this summer

Family Weekend at Union University is two days of specific programming and fun for Union’s family to get to know your family better. Family Weekend 2002 has something scheduled for everyone in the family—from sibling sleepovers, to parents workshops, live dinner music, fantastic theater, and the annual Variety Show featuring our very own Union students! Plan now to join the fun!

Last Year's Family Weekend

Family Weekend Registration Form
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Full Family Weekend Brochure
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all information is listed below

Schedule of Events

Friday • October 12

8-10 a.m., 1-6 p.m. Registration—Student Union Building

10:00 a.m. Chapel Speaker Todd Brady, Minister to the University

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch—Cafeteria

2:00-2:45 p.m. Workshops A,B,C,D

2:45-3:00 p.m. Refreshment Break, Adjacent to Union Station • Sponsored by  Union’s Alumni Office

3:00-3:45 p.m. Workshops E,F,G

6:00 p.m. Banquet—Coburn Dining Room Entertainment with Men’s Quartet “Evidence”  Free family photo opportunity

8:00 p.m. Variety Show

Saturday • October 13

10:00 a.m. President’s Brunch— Coburn Dining Room

11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Free time (shopping, eating, visiting)

2:00 p.m. Honors Society Presentations, Greek Lodge Visitation

6:30-7:30 p.m. Espresso, cappuccino and desserts, Sponsored by Student Services, Chapel Grove

8:00 p.m. Student Play - Who’s on First?  W.D. Powell Theater

Workshop Options

1. “It’s YOUR History Too!—Hosted by Ms. Brenda Alexander, Assistant Professor of History and Mrs. Bev Vos, Business Services
   Bev and Brenda will share with you how their discoveries of their individual families’ histories fit in with all of history.  Through these discoveries they will teach you how to discover your own family story and genealogy research.
2. Financial Management—Hosted by Dr. Howard and Mrs. Debbie Newell, Faculty Members in the School of Business
   Howard and Debbie will discuss investing in your retirement and future education expenses. Taxation will be covered with an emphasis on new tax changes relating to higher education. Your questions and active participation will be encouraged.
3. Gallery Talk—Hosted by Mr. Lee Benson, Professor of Art
   Lee will tour you through Union’s outstanding art gallery and give insight to featured artist Kent Anderson Butler’s video/performance display, opening October 2nd.
4. Creative Memories—Hosted by Ms. Julie Powell, Instructor PEWS, Creative Memories Consultant
   “These days would be remembered and kept from generation to generation and celebrated by every family...” Esther 9:28  Join Creative Memories Consultant Julie Powell in an educational hands-on class to help remember your student’s days at Union! Step-by-step you will learn how to turn your boxes of photos and memorabilia into keepsake, photo-safe albums. With instruction from a trained Creative Memories Consultant, you will learn techniques for cropping, layout, mounting, journaling, and much more. You will complete your first page in this class, so bring 6-8 photos relating to one event. All other materials as well as educational handouts will be provided.
5. The Empty Nest—Hosted by Dr. Joanne Stephenson, Faculty Member of Education Department
   Now that your kids are growing up, how do you deal with the empty nest? Joanne will lead you through discussion and ideas to adapt and grow from this inevitable syndrome.
6. “Is it too Late to Change Careers?”—Hosted by Mrs. Lynn Gnaegy, Director of Career Services
   Lynn will discuss techniques and assessments to determine what career change is right for you! Don’t miss out hearing this dynamic and well-versed speaker!
7. Photo Chat—Hosted by Jim Veneman and Melissa Mann of University Relations
   Do all of your pictures look the same? Jim and Melissa will help you change that. Come to this workshop and learn new ways to add pazazz to your photo collection.

Hotel Information

Jameson Inn – This newly constructed hotel is the closest to Union’s campus. Includes king or full size beds, outdoor pool, whirlpool baths, in room computer hookups, HBO, workout facilities, free USA Today, local calls, and a free continental breakfast. The price is a special $59.00 Family Weekend rate. Call (731) 660-8651

Garden Plaza Hotel – Located down the by-pass just minutes from Union’s campus. Hotel houses a beautiful lobby and an award winning restaurant downstairs, Ezra’s Grill. King rooms and suites available as well as whirlpool access. Includes computer hookups in room and a special $59.00 Family Weekend rate. Call (731) 664-6900

Country Inn & Suites – Located one mile from campus. Includes oversized king or double-queen rooms in a country decor, free continental breakfast, and outdoor pool. Offers the following in-room amenities: coffee pot, hair dryer and full-size iron and board, free local calling, as well as a special $50.00 Family Weekend rate. Call (731) 660-0077

AmeriHost Inn – Conveniently located on Vann Drive near Union’s campus. Includes single king or double-twin rooms, free continental breakfast, exercise facilities, and heated indoor pool with whirlpool. AmeriHost Inn offers free in-room coffee as well as a special $50.00 Family Weekend rate. Call (731) 661-9995

The above listings are all at a special Family Weekend price. Simply mention that you are attending Union’s Family Weekend to get the discounted rate. For information about other hotel accommodations, call Union’s Office of Wellness and Student Programs at (731) 661-5285 or email mvanderh@uu.edu.

Sibling SLEEPOVER

Make plans now. Bring your sleeping bag and camp out in your brother or sister’s room. Find out what college life is really like and how messy (or clean) your brother or sister keeps their room. Each student must register his or her sibling at the Commons by Friday, October 12, 2001 at 6:00 p.m.

*Children over 7 years of age may not sleep over in the sibling’s room if the sibling is of the opposite sex. Please make appropriate arrangements with friends of the same sex.

For more information about Family Weekend 2001, please contact Mark VanderHaar at 901.661.5285 or mvanderh@uu.edu.