Family and Friends Weekend Schedule

2012: October 19 to 21

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FRIDAY, October 19

Tyler Art Gallery
11:30 AM - 3 PM, Tyler Hall
Open and free to the public. 

3D Chalk Art
11:30 AM - till dark, outside main entrance to Campus Center
Rain location:  In front of Campus Center Auditorium
www.artforafterhours.com 

Open Skate
12 noon - 2 PM, Campus Center Ice Arena
- Fee:  $1 Admission; $2 Skate Rental

Family & Friends Check-in
4 PM - 8 PM, Welcome Center Desk, Campus Center
Pick up your registration materials and unwind after your travels in our hospitality area.

Women's Field Hockey vs SUNY Geneseo
4 PM, South Athletic Fields
Free and open to the public. 

3-Point Contest
4 PM, Lee Hall Gym
Must register before 4 PM. 

Unguided Tours of Academic Buildings:  Lanigan, Mahar, Rich, Snygg & Tyler Halls
4 - 8 PM
Feel free to tour the academic buildings, and view the classrooms and labs. 

Opening Reception at Tyler Art Gallery
5 - 7 PM, Tyler Hall
Drawings and paintings of Chilean artist Mariana Najmanovich.
Open and free to the public. 

Shabbat Dinner
5:30 PM, Chabad House, 36 Franklin Ave., Oswego
Free meal sponsored by Chabad 

Dining in the Dining Halls
Enjoy $5.99 all-you-care-to-eat in the dining halls.  Cash is accepted at the door.  
Go to dining hall hours.

Men's Club Ice Hockey Game
7 PM, Campus Center Arena
Free and open to the public.

Movie - "The Hunger Games" Rated PG13
7 PM, Campus Center Auditorium
Free admission with Family & Friends Registration. Sponsored by SAPB   

Splash-In Movie:  "The Lorax" Rated PG
8 PM, Lee Hall Pool
Bring your swimsuit and enjoy watching a movie while in a pool.
 
The Theatre Department presents, "Sherlock Holmes:  The Final Adventure."
8 PM, Waterman Theatre, Tyler Hall
For tickets go to https://tickets.oswego.edu or call the SUNY Oswego Box Office:  315-312-3073. 




SATURDAY, October 20 Return to Top

3D Chalk Art
9 AM - 2 PM, Outside Main Entrance to Campus Center
Rain Location:  In front of Campus Center Auditorium 
Bring your camera for this photo opportunity.
 www.artforafterhours.com 

Family & Friends Check-in
9 AM - 3 PM, Welcome Center Desk, Campus Center
Pick up your registration materials and unwind after your travels in our hospitality area.

Unguided Tours of the Academic Buildings:  Lanigan, Mahar, Rich, Snygg and Tyler Halls
9 AM - 3 PM
Feel free to tour the academic buildings, and view the classrooms and labs. 

Artist Larry Moss
9 AM - 3 PM, The Compass Entrance, near Swetman Gym, Campus Center
Watch international artist Larry Moss create an amazing balloon sculpture.  Please bring your camera, because at 3 pm you will have the opportunity to take photographs.  See what Larry has created at www.airigami.com

Dining in the Dining Halls
Enjoy $5.99 all-you-care-to-eat in the dining halls.  Cash is accepted at the door.  
Go to dining hall hours.

Library Book Sale
11 AM - 3 PM, Basement, Penfield Library 

Student Interest Showcase
11 AM - 3 PM, Campus Center, Across from The Point
Visit the tables of various clubs/organizations and student services on campus.  See what great things SUNY Oswego has to offer. 

Student Club Performances
11 - 11:30 AM, Swetman Gym, Campus Center 
Come watch SUNY Oswego's organizations perform. 

Hilby:  Skinny German Juggling Boy 
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Swetman Gym, Campus Center
Don't let his name fool you.  One of the most sought after performers around.  www.hilby.net 

Tyler Art Gallery
11:30 AM - 3 PM, Tyler Hall
Open free to the public.

Women's Soccer vs SUNY Cortland - Senior Day
1 PM, Laker Soccer Field 
Free and open to the public. 

Women's Field Hockey vs SUNY Brockport - Senior Day
1 PM, South Athletic Fields
Free and open to the public. 

Game Show - "The Feud"
Two Shows:  1:30 PM & 3:15 PM, Campus Center Auditiorium
It is dad against mom, grandma vs. grandson during this 90 minutes of family fun for everyone.  Cash prizes will be awarded!

Mini Carnival
1:30 - 4:30 PM, Campus Center, Swetman Gym 
This free event is for students and their younger siblings.  Enjoy crafts, games, painting, coloring, bounce house and snacks.
Sponsored by Campus Life & Campus Recreation. 

Legacy Student and Parent Reception - By Invitation Only
3 - 4:30 PM, New Location:  King Hall
Legacy students (all students who have a parent who is a SUNY Oswego alum) and their families are invited to an hors d'oeuvres reception in the Sheldon Hall Lower Lobby.  Come meet and mingle with fellow alumni and other legacy students, take an optional tour of your alumni house, King Alumni Hall, to see Oswego State memorabilia learn about opportunities and scholarships available for our legacy students.  Reservations are required for this event by Friday, October 12.  For more information, email alumni@oswego.edu, call (315) 312-2558, or Alumni Office website

Women's Ice Hockey vs Toronto Midget Aeros - Exhibition Game
3 PM, Campus Center Ice Arena
Tickets go on sale Monday, October 8 at 10 AM at the SUNY Oswego Box Office 315-312-3073 or go to http://tickets.oswego.edu

Tailgate Party  - SOLD OUT!
5 PM, Food Court, Campus Center 
THIS MEAL IS PRE-REGISTERED. -  THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
Menu:  hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, lettuce, tomato, onion, condiments, potato salad, garden pasta salad, assorted cookies, lemonade and bottled water. $8.50 for adults/SUNY Oswego students and $5.00 for children (ages 3 - 11)
We are bringing the tailgate party indoors.  Join us for some fun before the hockey game.  You don't have to attend the game to be a part of the excitement.  Saxophonist Matt Corey will thrill guests with his high energy sound.  www.facebook.com/mattcoreymusic

Movie - "The Hunger Games" Rated PG13
6 PM, Campus Center Auditorium
- Free admission with Family & Friends Weekend registration. 

Men's Ice Hockey vs USA Under 18 National Team - Exhibition Game
7 PM, Campus Center Ice Arena
Tickets go on sale Monday, October 8 at 10 AM at the SUNY Oswego Box Office 315-312-3073 or go to http://tickets.oswego.edu.

The Theatre Department presents "Sherlock Holmes:  The Final Adventure."
8 PM, Waterman Theatre 
- For tickets go to http://tickets.oswego.edu or call the SUNY Oswego Box Office: 315-312-3073. 

"Vocal Effect"
8 PM,  Ballroom, Hewitt Union
The TV Show, "Glee" has nothing on this electrifying group of SUNY Oswego students.  Come watch them perform and you will enjoy every minute of it. 
Free and open to the public. 

Parent Reception
9 - 11 PM, Chu Atrium, Campus Center
Take some time and unwind after a long day with light refreshments and drinks.  Come and meet other parents of SUNY Oswego students.  Enjoy the evening as you listen to harpist, Myra Kovary.  www.myrakovary.com Follow the signs and balloons to the event. 

Open Skate
10 PM - 12 midnight, Campus Center Ice Arena
- Fee:  $1 Admission; $2 Skate Rental
Sponsored by:  Campus Recreation 



SUNDAY, October 21 Return to Top

Dining in the Dining Halls
- Enjoy $5.99 all-you-care-to-eat in the dining halls.  Cash is accepted at the door.
Go to dining hall hours.

Unguided Tours of Campus Buildings:  Campus Center Arena, Lanigan Hall, Mahar Hall, Rich Hall, Snygg Hall & Tyler Hall:  10 AM - 4 PM 

Tyler Art Gallery
11:30 AM - 3 PM, Tyler Hall
Open free to the public. 

Music Department Concerts
12 noon, Ballroom, Hewitt Union
Before returning home, come listen to the College Choir, Chamber Singers, State Singers, College Orchestra and Concert Band

Women's Soccer vs SUNY Cobleskill
1 PM, Laker Soccer Field
Free and open to the public. 

Men's Club Ice Hockey Game
2 PM, Campus Center Arena
Free and open to the public. 

The Theatre Department presents "Sherlock Holmes:  The Final Adventure"
2:30 PM, Waterman Theatre, Tyler Hall
For tickets go to http://tickets.oswego.edu or call the SUNY Oswego Box Office:  315-312-3073.

Movie - "The Hunger Games"  Rated PG13
4 PM, Campus Center Auditorium
Free admission with Family & Friends registration.  Sponsored by SAPB. 

 

Special thanks to Auxiliary Services and Student Association. Without their involvement and active support, this weekend could not have happened.