Friday, October 19, 2007

Great Reading Literary Festival at Alvernia
11:00 am—Educational Discussion (Crusader Café, Student Center)
Come listen to Rhonda as she discusses being a children’s author, getting published and much more.

1:00pm—Book Reading and Signing (Crusader Café, Student Center)
Listen to a few of Rhonda’s wonderful books at she reads
them and has a book signing after the reading.

Registration Desk
5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Tent, across from PEC
Just arrived on campus? Check in at the Registration Desk to receive your welcome packet with wristbands and any schedule revisions.

Night at the Races
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. - Tent, across from PEC
(RSVP required)
Get caught up in the excitement of the racetrack, right here on campus. Cheer on the “phony ponies” and win play money that can buy you real prizes! Heavy hors d’oeuvres and soft drinks will be served throughout the event.

Damian: The Hypnotist
10:00 p.m. - Lecture Hall, Bernardine Hall
(RSVP required)
Damian has taken hypnotism to a new level. His shows are unparalleled in the industry and have held audiences throughout the world captivated and spellbound.

Saturday, October 20, 2007

Registration Desk
Open from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Student Center Lounge.

“Help us, help you, help them”.
Parent Session
11:00 a.m. - Franco Library, Bonaventure Reading Room
(No RSVP required)
Are you the parent or guardian of a current Alvernia College student? Do you have questions or concerns about your student, or your student’s life at the College? Join us for this informal and informational meeting.

All-Campus Picnic Lunch
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Student Center Dining Hall
(RSVP required)
Join faculty, staff, current students, family, and alumni for a picnic lunch in the Student Center Dining Hall. Reconnect with old friends and make new ones. Menu includes grilled chicken sandwich, pulled BBQ sandwich, salad bar, pizza squares, pasta bar, vegetables, deli bar, beverages, and dessert bar.

Arts and Crafts for all ages
Noon to 4:00 p.m. - Tent, across from PEC
(RSVP requested)
Spend some of your afternoon making beaded jewelry and fall crafts. We will also offer airbrush tattos, wax hands, and photo telescopes.

Hospitality Tent
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Tent, across from PEC
Need a drink? Need a snack? Need a break? Stop by anytime from 1:30 p.m. -
4:00 p.m. to take a breather.

Alumni Heritage Project Display
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - The Upland Center
In anticipation of our upcoming 50th anniversary, alums are welcome to stop by the Upland Center and check out our growing archives collection.

Upland Center Tours
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - The Upland Center
Get a sneak peek at the newly renovated home of our Graduate and Continuing Studies Division, Center for Community Engagement, and Institutional Advancement.

Criminal Justice Department Presentation: Who are Sexual Predators?
2:00 p.m. - Franco Library, Bonaventure Reading Room
(RSVP required)
It is an uncomfortable topic, but unfortunately, a modern reality. Join Dr. Peggy Bowen and Professor Edgar Hartung, both from the Criminal Justice department, as they provide helpful information about these criminals and how to keep your family safe from them.

Honor’s Program Reception - by invitation only
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Student Center Seminar Rooms (2nd floor)
(RSVP required)
Current members and alumni of the Alvernia College Honors Program and their families are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. Take this opportunity to meet and connect with fellow students, alumni, and faculty members.

Alumni Awards Ceremony
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Upland Center Lobby
(RSVP required)
Join the College community as we honor the recipients of the Ellen Frei Gruber Award (Steve Keiser ’80) and the Distinguished Alumni Award (Michael Heimbach ’88) at a wine and hors d’oeuvres social.

Catholic Mass
5:30 p.m.
Sacred Heart Convent Chapel

Family Night at the Movies
7:00 p.m. - Bernardine Lecture Hall
(RSVP required)
Enjoy the smash hit, Ratatouille, along with free popcorn, drinks, and raffle prizes! Suitable for the entire family. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Alumni Oktoberfest
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Tent, across from PEC
(RSVP required)
Hey alums...great food, great entertainment, and great fun! Enjoy the German band music of the Bavarians while catching up with old and new friends. All attendees must be 21 years of age and have appropriate age identification. Alums and guests are welcome.

Laugh with Comedian Pete Correale
10:00 p.m. - Bernardine Lecture Hall
(RSVP required)
Pete Correale was last seen at The Aspen Comedy Arts Festival and previously in the “New Faces” section at the Just for Laughs - 2000 Montreal Comedy Festival. Pete’s television credits include a series regular on the “Jim Breuer Show” Pilot for FOX, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, and NBC’s “Late Friday” and as a writer for MTV’s “Beach House”. He also appears regularly in New York City at Caroline’s, Gotham Comedy Club, The Comic Strip, Stand-Up New York and The Comedy Cellar.

Athletic Events

Saturday, October 20

11 a.m. - Women’s Tennis vs. Philly Bible

11:30 a.m. - Field Hockey vs. Marywood

3 p.m. - Men’s Soccer vs. Gwynedd