Family Weekend
Join us for a weekend of non-stop fun!
Family Weekend is a fantastic opportunity for the families of our students to experience college life at Northern Arizona University. The event-packed weekend includes highlights such as:
- Casino Nite and dinner
- A Celebration of Academic Achievement
- Saturday football game and BBQ
- Family brunch on Sunday morning
2009 Event Schedule
Friday, October 2, 2009
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 6 AM-9 PM | Enjoy free use of the Recreation Center in the Fieldhouse (guests 14 years and older), including the weight room, basketball courts, tennis, rock climbing and more. | Fieldhouse (bldg. 30) |
| 8 AM-6 PM | The NAU Bookstore is offering a 20% discount on regularly priced clothing, gift and general book purchases to those with a Family Benefits Card. Free Lumberjack Spirit items will be given to customers at the main store while supplies last. | NAU Bookstore (bldg. 35) |
| 11:30 AM-1:15 PM | Open Swim: Swim where Olympians swim!Take a free dip at the Wall Aquatic Center, one of the finest high altitude swimming facilities anywhere in the world with an Olympic-size pool and state-of-the-art aquatics technology. We will have short course meter lanes and diving boards available. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult, under 8, adult must be in the water next to child. | Wall Aquatic Center (bldg. 21a) |
| 5:30 PM | Free Movie: Transformers 2 | Prochnow Auditorium (bldg. 03) |
| 6 PM | Family Reception.Please join us to celebrate the start of Family Weekend. We look forward to meeting all family members and their students. Don’t miss this opportunity to see what programs parents have been working on that make a difference in our student’s classroom, and enhance their university experience. Complimentary hors d’ oeuvres and refreshments will be served. | Applied Research and Development (bldg. 56) |
| 6-7 PM | Zumba at the Recreation Center in the Fieldhouse. It’s the fitness phenomenon that is taking the world by storm! It’s a fusion of Latin and international music and dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness experience! The routines feature aerobic fitness with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. It’s a mixture of body sculpting movements with easy-to-follow dance steps perfect for anyone with or without dance experience!! Come Zumba with us! Free. | Fieldhouse (bldg. 30) |
| 11:30 AM-1:15 PM | Open Swim: Swim where Olympians swim!Take a free dip at the Wall Aquatic Center, one of the finest high altitude swimming facilities anywhere in the world with an Olympic-size pool and state-of-the-art aquatics technology. We will have short course meter lanes and diving boards available. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult, under 8, adult must be in the water next to child. | Wall Aquatic Center (bldg. 21a) |
| 7:30 PM | NAU Wind Symphony, Armed Forces Salute. Free for students with NAUCard, children $7.00 at the door, adults without NAUCard $12 at the door. | Ardrey Auditorium (bldg. 37A) |
| 7:30-10 PM | Flagstaff Festival of Science: Campus Sky Viewing(this is a community event held on campus). Launch your imagination to the stars through NAU’s new 20-inch telescope. Free. | Astronomic Research Observatory (bldg 47) |
| 8 PM | NAU Theater Celebration. $8.50 at the door for children, adults, and NAU students. | Clifford White Theater (bldg. 37) |
Saturday, October 3, 2009
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 9 AM-5 PM | The NAU Bookstore is offering a 20% discount on regularly priced clothing, gift and general book purchases to those with a Family Benefits Card at all store locations including the Dome Shop at the Skydome (open 2 PM – end of football game) as well as our tailgate trailer (1-3 pm, weather permitting). | NAU Bookstore (bldg. 35) and Dome Shop (bldg. 73) |
| 9 AM-12:30 PM | Parent and Family Services Booth. Buy mom and dad t-shirts and raffle tickets to win one semester’s worth of tuition and, if you don’t already have one, pick up your family benefits cards. | University Union (bldg. 30) |
| 9:30-10:30 AM | Celebration of Academic Achievement. All students and their families who have a cumulative 3.5 or higher GPA with at least 24 earned units at NAU are invited for recognition. The Celebration features our guest speaker, Becky Daggett, and music and theatre performances. | Ardrey Auditorium (bldg. 37a) |
| 10:30-11:30 AM | Undergraduate Showcase and Academic Receptions. Students showcase various projects, including research posters, art projects, music, dance, and visual communications that they have designed and implemented. Colleges will have representatives present to greet and answer questions. Light food and drinks will be available. | Second Floor, University Union (bldg. 30) |
| 11 AM-9 PM | Enjoy free use of the Recreation Center in the Fieldhouse (guests 14 years and older), including the weight room, basketball courts, tennis, rock climbing and more. | Fieldhouse (bldg. 30) |
| 11:30 AM-1 PM | The NAU Bookstore. Children’s book authors and long time Flagstaff favorites, Linda Kranz and Sylvester Allred will be signing their publications including Only One You and FreshwaterAlphabet Encyclopedia. Louie the Lumberjack will make a special appearance at Noon! Information at: 928-523-7213. | NAU Bookstore (bldg. 35) |
| Noon-2:30 PM | Sir Harrison and the Blues Kings. |
Parking lot 66 by the Skydome |
| 12:30-2:30 PM | Family Weekend Barbecue. Join Campus Dining for burgers, brats, grilled chicken breast sandwiches, and an array of salads and desserts. Tickets required and available at the door. | Parking lot 66 by the Skydome (bldg. 73) |
| 12:30-2:30 PM | Open Swim: Swim where Olympians swim! Take a free dip at the Wall Aquatic Center, one of the finest high altitude swimming facilities anywhere in the world with an Olympic-size pool and state-of-the-art aquatics technology. We will have short course meter lanes and diving boards available. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult, under 8, adult must be in the water next to child. | Wall Aquatic Center (bldg. 21a) |
| 1-2 PM | Ultimate Conditioning at the Recreation Center in the Fieldhouse. Start your day off right with an all around full-body workout. Challenge your strength and endurance with a combo of cardio and strength intervals utilizing a variety of fitness equipment. NO CHOREOGRAPHY- just fast feet and serious strength. Free! | Fieldhouse (bldg.30) |
| 3:05 PM | Football Game: Lumberjacks vs. Northern Colorado. Tickets required and available at the door, call 928-523-5661. | Walkup Skydome (bldg. 73) |
| 6-9 PM | Casino Nite Dinner. Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) students and Dining Services roll out a gourmet Italian Street Festival themed dinner with flair. Don’t miss the strolling desserts! Tickets available at the door as part of the Family Weekend Casino Nite experience. | du Bois Center Ballroom (bldg. 64) |
| 6-11 PM | Family Weekend Casino Nite and Silent/Live Auction. Play some chips for scholarships, with all proceeds from the event benefiting Hotel and Restaurant Management students. Try your luck at more than seventy blackjack tables, as well as craps, roulette, poker, Texas Hold-em, bingo games, and more. Bid on a hundred great prizes at the silent/live auction. Tickets available at the door. | du Bois Center Ballroom (bldg. 64) |
| 7 PM | Busker Eaton, Jazz, Funk and Roots Musician.—FREE |
University Union Starbucks (bldg. 30) |
| 7 PM | Volleyball Game: Lumberjacks vs. Northern Colorado. Free admission for everyone. | Rolle Activity Center (bldg. 68) |
| 8-11 PM | Latin@Heritage Month: Baila Conmigo (Dance with Me). Come and learn how to dance Salsa with the NAU Latin Dance Club! Then have fun dancing and showing off your new moves! Free of charge. All are welcome. 8:00 PM Dancing Lessons, 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM Open Dancing. Free! | University Union (bldg. 30), near the Chick-Fil-A |
| 7:30-10 PM | Flagstaff Festival of Science: Campus Sky Viewing (this is a community event held on campus). Launch your imagination to the stars through NAU’s new 20-inch telescope. Join us for free hot chocolate and cookies. | Astronomic Research Observatory (bldg 47) |
| 8 PM | NAU Theater Celebration. $8.50 at the door for children, adults, and NAU students. | Clifford White Theater (bldg. 37) |
Sunday, October 4, 2009
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 9-11 AM | Parent and Family Services Booth. Buy mom and dad t-shirts and raffle tickets to win one semester’s worth of tuition and, if you don’t already have one, pick up your family benefits cards. | du Bois Center (bldg. 64) |
| 10 AM-Noon | Family Weekend Brunch and Office of Parent and Family Services Raffle. Students, families, and friends are invited to join university administrators, faculty, and staff for brunch. The Office of Parent and Family Services will draw the winning raffle ticket for one semester’s worth of tuition at 11:00 AM Raffle tickets will be available in the lobby until the drawing at 11 AM | du Bois Center Ballroom (bldg. 64) |
| 10 AM-2 PM | The NAU Bookstore is offering a 20% discount on regularly priced clothing, gift and general book purchases to those with a Family Benefits Card. | NAU Bookstore (bldg. 35) |
| 11 AM-9 PM | Enjoy free use of the Recreation Center in the Fieldhouse (guests 14 years and older), including the weight room, basketball courts, tennis, rock climbing and more. | Fieldhouse (bldg. 30) |
| Noon | NAU Theater Celebration. $8.50 at the door for children, adults, and NAU students. | Clifford White Theater (bldg. 37) |
| 12:30-2:30 PM | Open Swim: Swim where Olympians swim! Take a free dip at the Wall Aquatic Center, one of the finest high altitude swimming facilities anywhere in the world with an Olympic-size pool and state-of-the-art aquatics technology. We will have short course meter lanes and diving boards available. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult, under 8, adult must be in the water next to child. | Wall Aquatic Center (bldg. 21a) |
| 7:30-10 PM | Flagstaff Festival of Science: Campus Sky Viewing (this is a community event held on campus). Launch your imagination to the stars through NAU’s new 20-inch telescope. | Astronomic Research Observatory (bldg 47) |
For More Information
Central Ticket Office
928-523-5661
Toll free: 888-520-7214
Fax: 928-523-4550
Office of Student Life
PO Box 6015
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-6015
928-523-5181
Fax: 928-523-1425
Student.Life@nau.edu
