Event Schedule

Friday, November 7

8 p.m.	Theatre Production: The Shape of Things by Neil LaBute, Herrick Center For ticket information call 517/629-0344 or e-mail theatre@albion.edu.
8 p.m.	Rock Canyon Band, Gerstacker Commons, Second Level, Kellogg Center Live Music with Line Dance Lessons

Saturday, November 8

9 a.m.- 2 p.m.	Family Day Registration, First Level, Kellogg Center
9 a.m.- 5 p.m.	Bookstore Open, First Level, Kellogg Center Visit the Bookstore and get all of your Albion College gear!
9:30 a.m. - noon	Admission Office Open, Bonta Admissions Center, 100 N. Hannah St.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.	Art Exhibit: “Restorations: Saving Albion’s Prints,” Bobbitt Visual Arts Center Our collection of more than 2,500 prints, including works by Rembrandt, Cézanne, Picasso, and many others, was damaged during a steam leak in the building in 2006. All of the works were removed from Albion for restoration at the Chicago Conservation Center. This fall we welcome back the first 500 restored prints. In this exhibit, many of our finest prints are displayed with materials explaining the restoration process.
10 - 10:45 a.m.	Family Weekend Welcome Program, Gerstacker Commons, Second Level, Kellogg Center Welcome by Joshua D. Merchant, Vice President for Institutional Advancement Remarks from Donna M. Randall, President Remarks from Shana L. Plasters, Senior Director for Career Development, First-Year Experience, and Sleight Servant Leadership Programs Remarks from Aaron J. Miller, Assistant Professor of Physics Presentation of Student Awards Mortar Board Omicron Delta Kappa Musical Selections from the Albion College Choir, Douglas R. Rose, Director of Choral Activities and Associate Professor of Music Announcements by Pamela A. Schuler, Associate Director of Alumni and Parent Relations
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Interpretive Building Open, Whitehouse Nature Center The Whitehouse Nature Center offers guests the chance to learn about nature as well as explore the ecosystem of the Kalamazoo River with several beautiful trails.
10:45 -11:30 a.m.	Faculty Fair, Fourth Level, Kellogg Center Join us for an opportunity for families to meet with department representatives, hear about new programs, and ask questions.
11:30 a.m.	Lunch with your Son/Daughter, Lower Level, Baldwin Hall
11:30 a.m. - midnight	Eat Shop Open, Second Level, Kellogg Center
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.	Legacy Lunch, Mary Sykes Room, Second Level, Baldwin Hall Join fellow alumni parents and grandparents of students at a lunch in the students’ honor.
1 p.m.	Albion College Football, Fraser Field, Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium Join us in cheering on the Britons as they host the Kalamazoo College Hornets. Pre-game activities start at 12:45 p.m., and the British Eighth will perform a special halftime show.
1-6 p.m.	Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center Open, 29 Mile Rd.
After the Football Game	Reception for Students and Their Families with President Donna  Randall and husband Paul Hagner, Langbo Living Room, Kellogg Center
3-4 p.m.	Solar Observing with the Astronomy Club, Baird Astronomy Observation Deck, Palenske Hall Rooftop (weather Permitting)
5 p.m.	Family Day Gala Dinner Buffet, Upper Baldwin, Baldwin Hall The buffet will include salad, rib of beef, stuffed chicken breast, shells Florentine, redskin potatoes, ginger carrots, sugar snap peas, and gourmet desserts. Seating is limited to the first 175 reservations received. Students need reservations to eat with their parents at the buffet (see Reservation Form).
7-8 p.m.	Night Sky Observing with the historic Alvan Clark Telescope, Observatory, Quadrangle (weather permitting) Night Sky Observing, Baird Astronomy Observation Deck, Palenske Hall Rooftop (weather Permitting)
8 p.m.	Theatre Production: The Shape of Things by Neil LaBute, Herrick Center For ticket information call 517/629-0344 or e-mail theatre@albion.edu.
8 p.m.	Christopher Carter, Gerstacker Commons, Second Level, Kellogg Center Widely recognized as one of the most entertaining and skillful psychological performers in the country, Christopher Carter was named “Performing Arts Entertainer of the Year” by Campus Activities magazine.

Sunday, November 9

9 a.m.	Contemporary Chapel Service, Wesley Chapel, First United Methodist Church
11 a.m.	Traditional Chapel Service, Wesley Chapel, First United Methodist Church (located at the south side of the arch)
4 p.m.	British Eighth: “Blast-O-Rama” Indoor Concert, Goodrich Chapel

If you have any questions regarding Family Day, please contact Pam Schuler, Associate Director of Alumni and Parent Relations by phone at 571/629-0435, or online via contact form.