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Family Weekend 2006 is your chance to experience all Union University has to offer. There’s something for everyone at Family Weekend: On Friday, informative workshops will provide an inside look at Union Life, and the night will be capped off with our Family Weekend banquet, complete with dessert and live music. Union siblings can get an inside look at college life after a night of bowling with the Sibling Sleepover. Saturday will be filled with exciting sports, great entertainment, and wonderful food. Start your morning with The President’s Brunch followed by flag football games, and All Sing that evening. Come join us for a fun-filled weekend that’s all for U!
Schedule of Events |
Workshop Options Friday • October 6
Saturday • October 7
Workshop Options Friday, October 6 Investing and Tax Advantages—Hosted by Dr. Howard Newell and Mrs.
Debbie Newell, Faculty Members in the School of Business Administration.
Howard and Debbie will discuss investing for your retirement and future
education expenses. Tax laws will be covered with an emphasis on new tax
changes relating to higher education. Your questions and active
participation will be encouraged. Going Global with GO Trips! – Hosted by Andy Pettigrew, Director of
Student Ministries & Julie Bradfield, Director of Student Outreach. Andy
and Julie will share with you about the Global Outreach program and how
students are playing a significant role in what God is doing around the
world. They will explain the process of GO Trips, what's available to
students, and why these trips may be one of the greatest experiences a
student will have while at Union. This is also a perfect opportunity for you
to ask any questions related to the program. Creative Memories—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 you 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. You will also complete your first page in this class, so bring 6-8 photos relating to one event. All other materials and educational handouts will be provided. Jameson Inn—Located closer to Union University than any other accommodations, this hotel includes: King or Full size beds, outdoor pool, in-room high speed Internet hookups, workout facilities, free USA Today, and continental breakfast. The Jameson Inn offers a $62.00* Family Weekend Rate. Call (731) 660-8651. Double Tree Hotel—Located down the by-pass just minutes from Union’s campus. The Double Tree Hotel houses a beautiful lobby and an award-winning restaurant. King rooms and suites are available. All rooms are equipped with computer hookups. This hotel also offers a special $65.00* Family Weekend rate. Call (731) 664-6900. Old English Inn & Conference Center—This newly renovated hotel has the charm of an English country house and offers catering by champion Cajun cookers. This hotel offers King or Full size beds, wireless high-speed internet access, free continental breakfast, fitness center, and outdoor pool. Their Family Weekend rate is $55.00*, and each reservation brings a $5 donation to Union University courtesy of the Old English Inn. Call (731) 668-1571. Country Inn & Suites—Located one mile from campus, this hotel
includes oversized king or double-queen rooms in a country décor. Country
Inn & Suites also offers a free continental breakfast and an outdoor pool.
The Family Weekend rate is $65.00* per night. Call (731) 660-0077. * It is important to mention “Union University Family Weekend” rate at the time of booking. 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 sibling keeps their room. Each student must register his or her sibling at the Commons by Friday, October 6, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. Union students are responsible for their siblings staying in their room and must accompany them at all times. Only siblings of the same sex may stay in the dorms unless arrangements are made by current Union students for their siblings to stay with friends. Special Family Weekend Residence Life Open Visitation Hours: For more information about
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