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Family Weekend

Save the date!
Family Weekend 2009 will be held September 25-26, 2009.

Family Weekend is a special opportunity for you and your family to become better acquainted with the Old Dominion University campus and all it has to offer. *Monarch Family Weekend will be separate from Homecoming this year.

To keep you informed about all of the exciting events, we will be updating this page throughout the upcoming weeks. Here you can find a detailed schedule of events, so you can plan your weekend according to your interests.

The Monarch Family Weekend schedule includes a football game (at an additional cost - children four years of age and under are free on a lap - click here for details), a pre-game party and football game, a President's brunch, and more. To see other campus events that are taking place on campus during Family Weekend, check out the University Calendar. 

*Please note:  Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment is happening on the same weekend as Family Weekend.  Women going through recruitment will have many other events to attend that weekend and may not be able to attend many Family Weekend events with their families.

There will be $30 per person fee to help defray the cost for these events.
ODU STUDENTS ARE FREE.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR FAMILY WEEKEND '09.  IF YOU WOULD STILL LIKE TO REGISTER, YOU MAY DO SO ON-SITE ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH, AT THE CAMPUS INFORMATION CENTER IN WEBB CENTER (cash or check will be accepted).
***The last day to purchase football tickets along with the Family Weekend registration was September 7th!  They are no longer available through this process - general public single-game ticket availability is not guaranteed; please see the Athletics Department page (click here) regarding football tickets for more information.***

Click here for hotel accomodation information.

Call 757-683-3446 or e-mail nzelazny@odu.edu for more information.

 

Family Weekend '09 Schedule
Friday - 9.25.09
10am-8pm

Check-in and Regisration

 Pick up your registration packet (and football tickets if you purchased them) at the Campus Information Center in the front lobby of Webb Center.
10am-2pm Orchid Conservatory The Exhibit Greenhouse is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 2pm for informal viewing.  (Guided tours will be available on Saturday - see below).  The Arthur and Phyllis Kaplan Orchid Conservatory.
10am-9pm Open Recreation Use the brand new Student Recreation Center for free; just show your Family Weekend name badge when you enter.
12pm-4pm Free Kayak Rentals Available

Explore the Elizabeth River on your own by renting tandem sit-on-top kayaks or canoes.  Boat dollies are also available so you can cart your boat right down to the River.  Rentals are located at the Outdoor Adventure Center in the Student Recreation Center. 

5pm-7:30pm Sunset Paddle Skedaddle Grab your family and friends.  Participants leisurely paddle their way along the banks of the Elizabeth River to enjoy the water and view as the sun sets, just off of Whitehurst Beach.  Trip Leaders are available to provide instruction with tandem sit-on-top kayaks and canoes. All water equipment is provided along with our experienced Trip Leaders. 
8:30pm Outdoor Movie "Up." To view trailer, click here.  Sponsored by the Student Activities Council (SAC).  Due to inclement weather, the movie has been moved indoors to MGB102.
10pm-2am "Games Around the World" at the SRC Sponsored by Recreation Sports.  Late night activities in the Student Recreation Center (SRC).
Saturday - 9.26.09
9am-9:45am Coffee, Tea, & Your RHD! Coffee and tea will be served in the Dominion House Community Room for parents and families to have a chance to meet the Residence Life Staff informally.  Talking points will be provided to the Hall Staff for items to discuss.
9:30am-11am Check-in and Registration Pick up your registration packet (and football tickets if you purchased them) at the Ted Constant Convocation Center.
10am President's Brunch Join the President for brunch and a chance to meet and greet. Several offices will also be present to highlight their services.  Ted Constant Convocation Center.
10am-6pm Open Recreation Use the brand new Student Recreation Center for free; just show your Family Weekend name badge when you enter.
11:30am-12:30pm Residence Hall Tours - The Quad Tours will leave from the Dominion House front desk. Students and families will have the opportunity to see one of our newer residence halls in the Quad Area.  No sign-ups required - just stop by. 
12pm-6pm Free Kayak Rentals Available Explore the Elizabeth River on your own by renting tandem sit-on-top kayaks or canoes.  Boat dollies are also available so you can cart your boat right down to the River.  Rentals are located at the Outdoor Adventure Center in the Student Recreation Center.  
11:30am-3pm Tours:  Orchid Conservatory, Planetarium Tours of the Arthur and Phyllis Kaplan Orchid Conservatory and the Pretlow Planetarium will be offered.  Sign up when you check-in!  Limited space available.  First come, first served.
12pm-3pm KC's Lion's Den:  Webb Center Game Room Play billiards or table tennis in the game room in Webb Center.
TBA Campus Tours Pre-registration required (link coming soon).  Sponsored by the Admissions Office.
3pm-5:30pm Check-in and Registration Pick up your registration packet (and football tickets if you purchased them) at the Pre-game Party on Kaufman Mall.
3pm Pre-game Party Kaufman Mall.
6pm ODU Football vs. Monmouth This football game has been designated as Family Day. Discounted tickets for this contest will be available to families participating in Family Weekend.  Tickets may be purchased through the Family Weekend registration process at $12 each (children four years of age and under are free on a lap), beginning August 1st, through September 7th.  Tickets are limited to four per each student - student's University Identification Number (UIN) must be provided at time of registration. Families will be seated in the student sections at Foreman Field, and to guarantee that their student also receives a football ticket, families can reserve their ODU student's ticket on the same order form. Tickets are limited and available on a first come, first served basis - families are encouraged to place their order early.
Sunday - 9.27.09
10am-midnight Open Recreation Use the brand new Student Recreation Center for free; just show your Family Weekend name badge when you enter.

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