Parent & Family Weekend
Schedule of Events

Sporting Events

Tennis versus Lehigh Valley
Noon, Free , Tennis Courts

Volleyball Tri Match
Time TBA, Free, Bardo Gym

Games versus Penn State DuBois and Penn State Hazelton.

Men’s Soccer versus Penn State Schuylkill
Time TBA, Free, Athletic Field

Interactive Workshops

Workshops are subject to change.
Check the Information Desk in the Bush Campus Center for available seating.

Oh, The Possibilities – Computer Aided Drafting and Design Technology
Noon & 1 p.m., College Avenue Labs, Rm. 195

Limited to 20 participants; First-come, first served; Free
Sponsored by the School of Industrial and Engineering Technologies

The profession of Computer Aided Drafting and Design has been transforming from a flat 2D approach to one of 3D. Parts can be designed in 3D and printed in 3D too! Workshop participants will explore Computer Aided Drafting Technology through hands on activities and discussion.

Mixology 101
Noon-1:30 p.m., Hager Lifelong Education Center, Rm. B132

Pre-registered participants only; $5
Sponsored by School of Hospitality

Students from the School of Hospitality, under the direction of Sommelier Neal Palmer, will amaze your taste buds with their exciting and unique non-alcoholic drinks. Sample the refreshments and receive a recipe book to enjoy the drinks at home.

Pinstripe and Flame Demonstration
1-2 p.m., College Avenue Labs, Room 165

Pre-registered participants only; $25
Presented by Roy Klinger, faculty, collision repair
Sponsored by School of Transportation Technology

See the behind the scenes work that goes into detailed auto body painting of pinstripes and flames. Participants will practice the layout of a design. Open seats will be available at the Bush Campus Center Information Desk after 5 p.m. on Friday.

Designing with Stone Veneer
1-2 p.m., Construction Masonry Building

Pre-registered participants only; Free
Presented by Bib Gresko, faculty, building construction
Sponsored by School of Construction and Design Technologies

Are you interested in learning how to turn a plain block wall into a beautiful work of art?  Try your hand at applying stone veneer and check out our new Construction Masonry Building in the process! Limited to 15 pre-registered participants. Open seats will be available at the Bush Campus Center Information Desk after 5 p.m. on Friday.

Keeping up with Technology
1:15-2 p.m., ATHS E206

Pre-registered participants only; Free
Presented by Lisa Bock, faculty, computer information technology
Sponsored by School of Business & Computer Technologies

Learn the many ways you can get free online training to improve your skills working with technology! Limited to 20 participants.

Intramural Family Challenge
1-4 p.m., Free, Athletic Field near Field House

Games Include: Foul Shooting Competitions and Wiffle Ball Homerun Derby Competition. Stop by and challenge other families to a friendly competition. Other outdoor games will be featured as well which include washers and ladder golf. Ice cream will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Get to Know Penn College

Attend any of the following free activities and interact with Penn College faculty, staff, and students.

Tour the Fitness Center
Noon-8 p.m., Bush Campus Center, Second Floor

See how our students, faculty, and staff stay in shape!

Innovative Technologies Applied in the Natural Sciences: Tour the Earth Science Center
Noon-2 p.m., Schneebeli Earth Science Center

Sponsored by School of Natural Resources Management

Home of our Diesel Technology, Heavy Construction Equipment Technology, On-Site Power Generation, Landscape/Horticulture Technology, and Forest Technology majors, the Earth Science Center is an important part of our academic program. Visit the 350-acre facility and get a behind-the-scenes tour from one of our students. Visit the Bush Campus Center Information Desk for directions.

Tour of Outdoor “Learning Labs” and the Penn College Trail System
Noon-2 p.m., Schneebeli Earth Science Center

Sponsored by School of Natural Resources Management

Take a walk outdoors at the beautiful Earth Science Center to learn all about the Penn College Trail System. Directions are included in your welcome packet. This event is weather dependent.

Victorian House & Garden Tours
1-3 p.m., Victorian House and Victorian House Garden

Tour the Victorian House with a Penn College Presidential Student Ambassador, and enjoy the beautifully landscaped Victorian House gardens.

Financial Aid: Beyond the First Year
3-4 p.m., Campus Center, Penn's Inn

Timing is crucial to future financial aid success. Stop in for a short presentation to find out what parents and students need to do next. Financial Aid staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Around Town

Williamsport Growers’ Market
8 a.m.-1 p.m., Free

Check out the fresh produce and local food items available at the Williamsport Growers’ Market. Each vendor produces at least 80% of the products that they sell. Products in season include vegetables, fruits, meats, cheese, eggs, milk, artisan breads, baked goods, coffee, gourmet canned vegetables, locally produced oil, dog biscuits, soils, pottery, bags and covers, children's clothing, yarns and honey.

Directions from Penn College: From the main entrance, turn left on Maynard Street. Turn right at the light at Third Street. Drive approximately 1 mile and turn left on Hepburn Street. Drive ½ mile and the Grower’s Market will be on the right just before Little League Blvd. Parking is available at Hepburn Plaza.

Rotary Club Balloonfest and Airshow
All day, Lycoming County Fairgrounds, 1 Park Street, Hughesville, PA

Visit www.lcrotary.com for event information and admission costs.

Williamsport Historic Trolley Tour
10 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Free

Tours leave the Bush Campus Center every hour on the hour and at 15 and 30 minutes past the hour. The last tour departs at 4:15 p.m.

Spend part of your day touring Williamsport’s historic neighborhoods and the downtown area. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. Trolleys are accessible to persons in wheelchairs. Seating is limited, so sign up for trolley tours in advance at the Bush Campus Center Information Desk after 5 p.m. on Friday.

Hiawatha River Boat Public Cruise
1, 2:30 & 4 p.m, Hiawatha River Boat Cruise, Adults $7.50, Children ages 3-12, $3.50

Take a ride on Williamsport’s Paddlewheel Riverboat up the scenic Susquehanna River. Tickets for public cruises are available at the Hiawatha House located next to the docks inside the Susquehanna State Park. Also inside the Hiawatha House you will find Ice Cream, hot dogs, snacks, non alcoholic beverages, postcards and souvenirs.

Participants will need own transportation to Hiawatha docks. Directions are available at the Bush Campus Center Information Desk. For more information about the Hiawatha, visit www.ridehiawatha.com

Evening Events

Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides
5:30-7:30 p.m., Free, Madigan Library, Lawn

See Penn College and the surrounding Williamsport area from the air in a tethered hot air balloon! Please note that due to the high demand for this event, sign-ups will be taken on-site on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dinner
6 p.m., Keystone Dining Room

Pre-registered participants only
Join Penn College President Dr. Davie Jane Gilmour for a hearty home-style dinner catered by Le Jeune Chef Restaurant. Menu and price TBD

Casino Night
7-10 p.m., Free, Field House

Sponsored by Residence Life and Student Activities

Enjoy the life of a big spender! Use play money to win big at blackjack, roulette, and other games of chance. Use your winnings to enter drawings for fantastic prizes.