Family Weekend 2012: Sept. 21-23

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BONAGANY 

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday 

Music, food and fun rolled into one big street festival in downtown Allegany 

 

 Shuttle Bus Available 

 A free shuttle bus will run continuously between campus and the village from 10:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. 

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The Campus Activities Board and the Center for Activities, Recreation and Leadership invite students, parents, family members and friends to SBU's Family Weekend 2012. 

 

St. Bonaventure's Family Weekend is an annual event that reunites students and their families so that all may share the rich and varied experiences that make up college life at SBU.

 

There will be athletics competitions, live entertainment and an assortment of family-friendly games, contests and events. A highlight of the weekend is the annual Bonagany Festival, a street fair on Main Street in Allegany featuring music, food, raffles, games, information booths for student groups, and other activities.

 

Here's a rundown of the weekend's events:

 

FRIDAY, SEPT. 21

  • 5 p.m. - Bonnies Soccer: The women's team plays Niagara on the McGraw-Jennings pitch.
  • 5:30 p.m. - Mark Hellinger Award: The Russell J. Jandoli School of Journalism and Mass Communication to host this annual award honoring May 2012 alumna Shannon Shepherd for academic excellence. A paid reservation is required for this formal event. For more information go to www.sbu.edu/jmc and click on Special Events.
  • 8 p.m. — The Right Price Game Show: Contestants will be called from the audience for a chance to win many prizes in this Bobby K Entertainment event modeled after the popular TV program; Dresser Auditorium, Murphy Building.
  • 8 p.m. - Midnight — Night in the Skeller: Enjoy darts, billiards, Ping Pong and mingle as DJ Keith plays your favorite songs in the university Rathskeller.
 

SATURDAY, SEPT. 22

  • 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Family Weekend Golf: Enjoy a free round at the SBU Golf Course.  Carts are available for $13 (while they last).  Students may register at the Richter Center starting Sept. 3.
  • Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F.9:15 - 10:15 a.m. — Coffee with SBU President: Meet University President Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., in the Athletics Hall of Fame, Reilly Center; pastries & beverages available.
  • 10:30-11:30 a.m. — The College Adjustment: Student Wellness Center Director Dr. Roger Keener talks about the first month and what to expect next; Trustees Room, Doyle Hall.
  • 10:30-11:30 a.m. — Alumni Reception: For St. Bonaventure University alumni and their families; Athletics Hall of Fame, Reilly Center.
  • 10:30 a.m. — ROTC Fall Awards Ceremony: Reception precedes 11 a.m. ceremony in the Quick Center's Rigas Family Theater.
  • 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Mt. Irenaeus Open House: Franciscan Mountain Retreat to host reflection & prayer service at 3 p.m.  Find directions at  www.mounti.com.
  • 11 a.m. — SBU Women's Rugby: The women host SUNY Brockport on the McGraw-Jennings pitch.
  • 11:30 a.m. — Family Fun 2.5-Mile Run/Walk: All family members invited to this event sponsored by the Parents Council. Registration begins at 11 a.m. near the Allegheny River Valley TRail by the tennis courts.
  • 1 p.m. — Men's Rugby: The men host SUNY Brockport on the McGraw-Jennings pitch.
  • 8 p.m. - Hypnosis Show: Hypnotist Gabriel Holmes provides family entertainment in the Murphy Building's Dresser Auditorium.
  • 8 p.m. - Midnight- Night in the Skeller: Enjoy darts, billiards, Ping Pong and mingle as DJ Keith plays your favorite songs in the university Rathskeller.

 

SUNDAY, SEPT. 23

  • 10:30 a.m. - Family Weekend Mass: All are welcome; Reilly Center Arena. 
  • 1 p.m. - Bonnies Soccer: The men's team plays Niagara on the McGraw-Jennings pitch. 
 
 
 
 
 
Check back anytime to review this developing schedule of events using this easy-to-remember pathway: www.sbu.edu/familyweekend.
 

What's open and when? 

 

BOOKSTORE 

Fri.: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sat.: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun.: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
 

 

FOOD 

DINING HALL 

Fr.: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sat.: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sun.: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
 

 


 

CAFE LA VERNA 

Coffee Side 

Fri.: 8 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Sat.: 9 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Sun.: 9 a.m. - 2 a.m.

Deli Side 

Fri.: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sat. & Sun.: Grab & Go cooler only
 

 


  
RC CAFE 
Fri.: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. 
Sat.: Noon - 8 p.m.
Sun.: Noon - 8 p.m.
 
 

 CLUBHOUSE RESTAURANT 
Fri.: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. 
  

  
 HEAVENLY GROUNDS CAFE 
 (Plassmann Hall) 
 Fri.: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
 

FITNESS 

RICHTER CENTER 

Fri.: 5:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sat.: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sun.: Noon - Midnight
 

 

FUN 

 RATHSKELLER 

Fri.: 5 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Sat: 7 p.m. - 2 a.m.
 

 

THE ARTS 

Be sure to visit the 

QUICK 

Center for the Arts 

 

Fri.: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sat.: Noon-4 p.m.
Sun.: Noon-4 p.m.
 


 Current Exhibitions 
 

Don't miss next year's Family Weekend: Sept. 27-29, 2013