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Family Weekend, 2002
October 11-12

Join us for another exciting Family Weekend at Union University.  Family Weekend 2002 is two fun filled days of intentional programming for Union students and their families.  There’s something for everyone at Family Weekend 2002: thrilling flag football Intramural games, stimulating parent workshops, inspiring dinner entertainment, a fine student theatre performance, and the annual Variety Show (Theme: “The Red, White, and Blue”). Plan now to bring the whole family!

Schedule of Events

Friday • October 11

Saturday • October 12

Workshop Options

1. Study Abroad Opportunities (Part One) – Hosted by the department of Languages, International and Intercultural Studies
   Learn about the incredible educational opportunities that allow your son or daughter to earn academic credit outside of the United States. Through this remarkable program, students can earn credit hours in their discipline or satisfy general core curriculum requirements in locations such as Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the Mediterranean Rim.
2. Creative Memories (Part One)—Hosted by Ms. Julie Powell, Instructor PEWS (Physical Education, Wellness, and Sport), 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! You will learn step-by-step how to turn your boxes of photos and memorabilia into keepsake, photo-safe albums. Join Julie for session two, where you will actually start making your own Creative Memories page.
3. What Career Services Can Do For Your Soon-To-Be Graduate – Hosted by Mrs. Jacqueline Taylor, Acting Director of Career Services
   Jackie Taylor will discuss current career development issues and trends. Topics will include understanding one’s personality type, choosing the right major, job shadowing, and conducting job searches in a technology age! Don’t miss out on this engaging and dynamic speaker!
4. Gallery Talk – Hosted by Mr. Lee Benson, Art Faculty Member
   Take a tour through Union’s outstanding art gallery with Lee Benson, who will give insight to featured artist Christine Anderson and her introspective collection of works. Anderson is a native of New York City who recently received the 2002-03 New York Foundation for the Arts Artists’ Fellowship Award in Painting and a 2002 Edward F. Albee Foundation Visual Artist Fellowship.
5. Study Abroad Opportunities – Student Experiences (Part Two) – Hosted by the department of Languages, International and Intercultural Studies
   Join the second half of this dynamic session and hear from a panel of Union students who will share their personal experiences and life lessons from studying abroad.
6. Creative Memories - Creating your first page (Part Two)—Hosted by Ms. Julie Powell, Instructor PEWS, Creative Memories Consultant
   You will learn techniques including cropping, layout, mounting, journaling, with instruction from a trained Creative Memories Consultant. You will also 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.
7. Go Global with GO Trips! - Hosted by Todd Brady, Minister to the University
   Attend this fascinating session to discover the many mission opportunities (both in and outside the United States) for your son or daughter to impact the world and develop a global mind set. Various topics will be addressed from fund-raising to safety of international travel. Revelation 7:9-10
8. What Really Goes on with your Son or Daughter in Union’s Residence Halls?
   Union’s professional staff of Resident Directors will share with parents about the incredible programming and life learning that occurs through Union’s Residence Life Program (i.e. resident assistant program, student led concerts, programming. etc.). The session will conclude with a time for Q &A.

The Lilies of the Field

F. Andrew Leslie’s Drama “The Lilies of the Field” (adapted from the novel by William E. Barrett) will be performed in Union’s W.D.Powell Theatre on Saturday (10/12) at 8 PM.

This warm and humorous drama centers around a discharged soldier, Homer Smith, who decides to see the country and work from place to place as needed. He travels bring him to a group of nuns who need a leaky roof fixed. Soon Homer realizes that the nuns are not going to let him pass through easily...

The movie version of this story brought Sidney Poitier International acclaim and the Academy Award for “Best Actor” with his role as Homer Smith.

Join us in supporting the nine Union students who make up the cast of this compelling, dramatic performance during Family Weekend 2002.

Hotel Information

1) Jameson Inn – This newly constructed hotel is the closest to Union’s campus. Includes King or Full size beds, outdoor pool, in-room computer hookups, 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.

2) Garden Plaza Hotel – Located down the by-pass just minutes from Union’s campus. The Garden Plaza Hotel houses a beautiful lobby and an award winning restaurant downstairs. King rooms and suites are available. All rooms are equipped with computer hookups. This hotel offers a special $59.00 Family Weekend rate. Call (731) 664-6900.

3) Country Inn & Suites – Located one mile from campus. This hotel includes oversized king or double-queen rooms in a country décor. The hotel also offers free continental breakfast, an outdoor pool, free local calling, as well as a special $50.00 Family Weekend rate. Call (731) 660-0077.

4) AmeriHost Inn – Conveniently located on Vann Drive near Union’s campus, AmeriHost offers 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. They’re expecting you!

For information about other hotel accommodations, call Union’s Office of Student Programs at (731) 661-5285 or send email to mvanderh@uu.edu.

Sibling Sleepover

Bring your sleeping bag and camp out in your brother or sister’s room! Find out what college life at Union 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 11, 2002 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. Union students are responsible for their siblings staying in their room and must accompany them at all times.

Registration Form

For more information about Family Weekend 2002, please contact Mark VanderHaar at 731.661.5285 or mvanderh@uu.edu.