UNH FAMILY WEEKEND 2008
Friday Evening through Sunday
October 24, 25 & 26
Family Weekend is sponsored by the UNH Parents Association
Events listed in BLUE are brought to you specifically by the Parents Association and are support by the contributions by parents to the Parents Fund. Other events are generously sponsored by the departments presenting the events in coordination with Family Weekend.
Friday, October 24:
10:00am to 4:00pm
University Museum – at Dimond Library - New exhibit; “In the Company of Artists: Art and Fine Crafts by UNH Staff”, Sept. 26- Dec. 5. Dimond Library, level 1.8:30am to 5:00pm
UNH Bookstore open. Gifts, books, dorm room essentials, snacks, etc. available. Located on level 1 of the MUB.8:30am to 5:00pm
UNH Computer Store open. MUB, level 2 across from the Granite Square Station mail boxes.3:30pm to 5pm
Cultural Connections at the MUB Entertainment CenterChinese Painting presented by Xuehui "Kate" Li. This is a brief introduction of the history of Chinese painting covering different dynasties, famous artists, the different styles of each dynasty and the development of Chinese painting. Co-sponsored by the Office of International Students & Scholars and the Memorial Union Building. A SIC'em sponsored event!
5:00pm to 8:00pm
Special Family Weekend Dinner for Families. Dine at the fabulous Holloway Commons in the center of the UNH campus with your student. $8.00 per person, pay at the door, students can use their meal plans.5:00pm to 8:00pm
Family Weekend Information Table, MUB. Pick up your copy of the latest Family Weekend Event Schedule & a copy of Off the Beaten Path Tours – a self guided tour reference to the campus. Level 2 East, MUB.7:00pm
Movie: The Midnight Meat Train. Rated R MUB Theater. $2.00 for student, only $4.00 for non students, tickets available 1 hour before the show. Also shown at 9:00 pm.7:30pm
Movie: Tropic Thunder. MUB Theater. $2.00 for student, only $4.00 for non students, tickets available 1 hour before the show. Also shown at 9:30 pm.7:00pm
Opening of the new Smith Hall "Peace Gallery". The speaker for the event will be Anne Miller from NH Peace Action. The new Gallery will also be open to visitors on Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 2 pm.7:00pm
UNH Men’s Hockey Game - UNH vs. University of Massachusetts. Whittemore Center. On Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008 available tickets will go on sale at the Whittemore Center Box Office, 603-862-4000, or you can send your student to the Whittemore Center Box Office in person, or call Ticketmaster at 603-868-4300.8:00pm to 10:30pm
Haunted House at Jessie Doe Hall. This annual event is organized by the students at Jessie Doe Hall and benefits the Cornucopia Food Pantry. $2.00 admission at the door. Don’t miss this spooktacular event!8:00pm
Family Weekend Concert, UNH Jazz Bands and Combos, David Seiler and Thomas Palance, directing. $8 general admission; $6 students & seniors. Tickets available at the door one hour prior to performance.8:00 – 10:00pm
UNH Observatory Viewing Session – Check out their website for more information and directions to the Observatory. www.physics.unh.edu/observatory/ Wear something warm and see the night skies up close and personal.8:00 – 10:00pm
Game Night at UNH! Come play your favorite board games and video games including Guitar Hero! Union Court at the MUB.Saturday, October 25:
8:00am to 12 noon
Visit the Thompson School Greenhouses. Fall mums for sale. All plant material is produced by the students in the Thompson School Horticulture Program.10am to 11am
Discover the UNH Undergraduate Research Conference (URC). Learn How the URC Experience Builds Students’ Résumés. The UNH URC is the largest in the nation! www.unh.edu/urc/ DeMeritt Hall, Room 24010am
Halloween Chemistry Magic Show at Parsons Hall, Iddles Lobby.Alpha Chi Sigma, UNH's Chemistry Fraternity, will be hosting their annual "UNH Halloween Chemistry Magic Show". This is an all age's show, fun for both kids and adults. There are two magical performances, at 11am and 2pm. The hour prior to the shows (10am and 1pm) there will be hands-on activities and chemistry demos. We will be making liquid nitrogen ice cream and much, much more. The show will keep you laughing and amazed. Everyone is encouraged to wear their costumes, because we will be wearing ours! Best of all it's FREE! www.unh.edu/chemistry/
10am to 2pm
Smith Hall “Peace Gallery” open for viewing.10am to 5:00pm
UNH Bookstore open. Gifts, books, dorm room essentials, snacks, etc. available. Located on level 2 of the MUB.11am
UNH Women’s Swimming and Diving Team will be competing against Niagara at the UNH Swasey Pool in the Field House.12 noon to 4:00pm
UNH Computer Store open. MUB, level 2, across from the Granite Square Station mail boxes.12:00 noon to 4:00pm
Museum – at Dimond Library - New exhibit; “In the Company of Artists: Art and Fine Crafts by UNH Staff”, Sept. 26- Dec. 5. Dimond Library, level 1.11:00am to 2:00pm
Parents Association sponsored University BBQ Picnic catered by Muddy River Marketplace. A fun time for the whole family – all are welcome! The Picnic will be held at the Whittemore Center indoors & on the outdoor concourse. Click here for the picnic menu. A limited number of additional picnic tickets will be available as of 10am on Saturday, 10/25 at the Whittemore Center outdoor tent – when these tickets are gone the picnic will be sold out. (Tickets were on sale from Sept. 10th to Oct. 17th).As this is a catered event, we can not accept UNH Meal Plans for students. All picnic attendees must purchase a ticket.
Picnic held rain or shine. The Picnic is partially subsidized by contributions to the Parents Fund.
UNH Sport Clubs will be doing demonstrations from 12 noon to 2 pm during the picnic in the Hamel Recreations Center.
UNH Alumni Association Marketplace will be onsite at the picnic selling UNH logo clothing etc.
12 noon to 2:00pm
Special Sport Club Demonstrations at Campus Recreation in conjunction with the Family Weekend Picnic.12 noon
Football Game, UNH vs. Towson University. Tickets can be purchased on game day at the Field House, Cowell Stadium. If you wish to purchase tickets ahead of time, they can be bought online at: www.unhwildcats.com or at the Whittemore Center on campus between now and game day.1pm
Halloween Chemistry Magic Show at Parsons Hall, Iddles Lobby. See above for details.4:30pm
Free Performance - The Evasons, world renowned psychic mentalist duo. Fast paced stage show featuring Mind Reading, Levitation, Prediction, Memory & Telekenesis, Come early to make sure you get a seat at this popular performance! Granite State Room at the MUB. Free popcorn!5:00pm
UNH Women’s Hockey – UNH vs. Yale. At the UNH Whittemore Center. Tickets go on sale an hour before the game starts at the Whittemore Center.6 pm to 7pm
NEW for 2008 Parents Networking Reception, to be held at the Rockingham Living Room at the MUB. Level 3. Hors D’oeuvres and punch will be served. All are welcome!7:00pm
Movie: The Midnight Meat Train. Rated R MUB Theater. $2.00 for student, only $4.00 for non students, tickets available 1 hour before the show. Also shown at 9:00 pm.7:30pm
Movie: Tropic Thunder. MUB Theater. $2.00 for student, only $4.00 for non students, tickets available 1 hour before the show. Also shown at 9:30 pm.8:00pm – 10:00pm
UNH Observatory Viewing Session – For directions to the observatory visit their web pages www.unh.edu/8:00pm
A cappella Show – Featuring the New Hampshire Notables and the New Hampshire Gentlemen, Maiden Harmony & Not Too Sharp. Don’t miss this perform in the Granite State Room at the MUB. Tickets available at the MUB ticket office Monday thru Friday 10am to 4pm or 1 hour prior to performance.9:00pm
Free Comedy Performance – Jessi Campbell. Billed as one of the fastest rising young comedians today, her high energy show keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. Check her out on her website at www.jessicampbell.com. Strafford Room in the MUB.Sunday, October 26:
8:30am to 4:30pm
Ski Swap at the UNH Field House. Everything from Skis, Boards, Skates, Hockey Equipment to Jackets – New and Used! Contact Cory Schwartz for more information: Cory.Schwartz@unh.edu.10:00am to 2:00pm
UNH Bookstore open. Gifts, books, dorm room essentials, snacks, etc. available. Located on level 1 of the MUB.10am to 2pm
Smith Hall “Peace Gallery” open for viewing.10:00am to 1:00pm
Sunday Brunch sponsored by Holloway Commons & the Parents Association. Tickets $8.00 per person at the door, pay at the door, students can use their meal plans.10:00am to 1:00pm
Family Weekend Finale at the Whittemore Center. Activities for the entire family!Featuring:
- FREE Open Skate Time on the UNH ice – bring your skates if you can, limited numbers and sizes of skates will be available to rent.
- UNH Figure Skating Club demonstration at 11:30am.
- FREE Pumpkin Decorating - Decorate a real or paper pumpkin to take home with you! All materials are provided, bring your creativity.
- FREE Photo Buttons taken at the Wildcat Statue in front of the Whittemore Center
Get your family’s photo taken with the UNH Wildcat! Don’t miss this fun opportunity to get your photos taken with your friends and family – all get their very own photo button! - Family Weekend Information Table
10:00am to 1:30pm
New England Center Acorns Restaurant Jazz Brunch, reservations required 603-862-2815 15 Strafford Ave, Durham1:00 pm
Women’s Volleyball – UNH vs. Maine. At Lundholm Gymnasium.3:00pm
UNH Concert Choir Performance, William Kempster conducting. Strafford Room in the MUB.Family Weekend Parking Information
Check out the UNH parking regulations before coming on campus. Go to www.unh.edu/transportation/visitor/visitorparking.htmAdditional Parking Notes:
Free parking is available in commuter or faculty/staff lots WEEKDAYS after 6:30pm until 6:30am and ALL DAY ON WEEKENDS. Lot A – Charges $5.00 for parking on Saturday, Oct. 25 due to the football game, parking is free after 2pm that day.Visitors are NOT allowed to park at designated Resident Lots (All Residence Halls, Gables, Woodside, E/E1, West Edge, Forest Park & Mast Road lots). These lots are sold to capacity, have a strict 24/7 permit policy and cannot accommodate visitors.