Parent & Family Weekend
Bush Campus Center, Rm. 107 · (570) 327-4763
Schedule of Events
Parent & Family Weekend is September 19-21, 2008.
Online registration for Parent & Family Weekend is now closed. You may still register your family for meals and events by calling the Student Activities Office at (570) 327-4763. Check the Web site regularly for updates and schedule changes.
Friday, September 19
Registration and Information
Time: 5-8 p.m.
Location: Bush Campus Center, Lobby
Pick up your welcome packet, including useful information about Penn College and the Williamsport area, as well as event listings and other special programs.
Enjoy dinner on your own in Williamsport or on campus at Le Jeune Chef Restaurant (for reservations, call (570) 320-CHEF).
Dessert Reception in The Gallery at Penn College Pre-registration Required
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: The Gallery at Penn College, Madigan Library, third floor
Cost: $9 parents and family guests; $5.50 for students; $3.50 children (ages 5-12); free children (under 5)
Drop in during this time to sample delectable desserts catered by Le Jeune Chef Restaurant and walk through The Gallery featuring work from Judith Kalina. Meet and greet with Penn College President Dr. Davie Jane Gilmour as well as Penn College staff and academic school deans. Gather useful information about Penn College departments and the Williamsport area.
The Magic of David Hall
Time: 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Location: Klump Academic Center, Auditorium
Cost: Free
Boston Magician David Hall's award-winning performances are high-energy, full of witty comedy, stunning slight-of-hand, and mind-blowing miracles. Magic Dave's show is a blend of comedy magic half from the street and half from the stage, which makes up one funny show on a level all its own.
Performance is generally family-friendly, but may contain mild adult humor or innuendo.
Saturday, September 20
Registration and Information
Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Bush Campus Center, Lobby
New arrivals: Pick up your welcome packet, including useful information about Penn College and the Williamsport area, as well as event listings and other special programs.
Parent and Family Weekend Kick-off Events
Penn College Then and Now
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Location: Thompson Professional Development Center, Mt. Laurel Room
Dr. Dan Doyle presents a historic look at Penn College's development from a
local technical institute to community college to the Penn State affiliate
it is today. The discussion also examines how Penn College plans to grow and
develop in the coming years.
Brunch with the President and Penn College In Style: College Store Fashion Show Pre-registration Required
Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: Field House
Cost: $9.50 students and adults; $4.75 children (ages 5-12); Free children (under 5)
Seating: Limited to 400
Join Dr. Gilmour in the Field House to kick off the morning with brunch catered by Le Jeune Chef Restaurant. While you are enjoying your meal, students will model the newest in Penn College fashion. All items in the show will be discounted in the College Store Saturday only!
Festival of Fun
Time: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Location: Bush Campus Center, Lobby
Cost: Free
Children of all ages enjoy interactive games and activities. Take home a Penn College souvenir!
Around Town
Williamsport Historic Trolley Tour Pre-registration Required
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (tours leave the Bush Campus Center every hour)
Seating: Limited to 55-75 persons each tour
Reservations: Sign up online to reserve your spot on the tour. Open seats will be available for reservation at the Bush Campus Center, Information Desk, beginning Friday, September 19 at 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Spend part of your day touring Williamsport's historic neighborhoods and the downtown area. The tours last approximately 45 minutes. Trolleys are accessible to persons in wheelchairs.
Hiawatha River Boat Public Cruise
Time: 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Cost: $7.50 adults; $6.50 seniors; $3.50 children (ages 2-12)
Take a ride on Williamsport’s Paddlewheel Riverboat. Stop by the Hiawatha docks at Susquehanna State Park to purchase tickets for the cruise of your choice. First come, first served. For more information, call Williamsport City Bus at (570) 326-2500. Tickets are available on the day of the cruise. Directions to the docks and coupons for $1 off will be available at the registration table.
Interactive Workshops Pre-registration Required
Cost: $5 students, parents, and family guests
Check back for list of workshops.
Mixology
Time: noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Hager Lifelong Education Center, Room B132
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. Participants will be able to sample the refreshments and receive a recipe book to make and enjoy the drinks at home.
Keeping it Together: Learning to Weld
Time: 2 - 5 p.m.
Location: Avco-Lycoming Metal Trades Center, Room 105
Penn College offers one of the premier programs for Welding and Fabrication Engineering Technology. Come learn basic welding techniques from Instructor David Cotner and take home a hand-made souvenir. Participants must be age 16 or older.
Get to Know Penn College
Cost: Free
Attend any of the following activities and interact with some of our faculty and staff. For location help, follow the campus map. Check back for additional details and activities
Nursing, Surgical Technology, Radiography, Fitness,
and Dental Hygiene Laboratory Tours
Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Location: Breuder Advanced Technology & Health Sciences Center, West
Wing, second floor; Bardo Gymnasium (for Fitness tour)
Tour some of the most popular classrooms and laboratories at Penn College.
Guided by Penn College students, you will learn more about these Health
Sciences programs and have a chance to see where students work and
learn on a daily basis.
Tour the Fitness Center
Time: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Bush Campus Center
See how our students, faculty, and staff stay in shape!
Innovative Technologies Applied in the Natural Sciences: Tour the Earth Science Center
Time: noon and 2 p.m.
Location: Schneebeli Earth Science Center
Home of our Diesel Technology, Heavy Construction Equipment Technology, Electric Power Generation Technology, Ornamental Horticulture, 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.
A Penn College-sponsored bus will leave the Bush Campus Center Loop at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and will return to main campus at approximately 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. If you wish to drive yourself, visit the Bush Campus Center, Information Desk for directions.
Penn College in Flight: Tour the Lumley Aviation Center
Time: noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Lumley Aviation Center
Located at the Williamsport Regional Airport, Penn College’s Lumley Aviation Center offers some of the finest aviation instructional facilities in the nation for our FAA-approved programs. and faculty honored with the FAA’s diamond award, the highest level award based on faculty training. Visit the facility and get a behind-the-scenes tour from one of our students and faculty.
A Penn College-sponsored bus will leave the Bush Campus Center Loop at 11:45 a.m., 12:15, 12:45, and 1:30 p.m. and will return to main campus at approximately 12:45, 1:30, 2, and 2:45 p.m. If you wish to drive yourself, visit the Bush Campus Center, Information Desk for directions.
Connecting: Getting Involved at Penn College
Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Location: Thompson Professional Development Center, Mt. Laurel Room
Learn more about what it means to be a Penn College student. Kimberly Cassel, Director of Student Activities, will discuss the myriad of opportunities available to Penn College students, including getting involved with clubs and organizations, participating in leadership and community service opportunities, having fun at evening and weekend events, and studying abroad in places such as Italy, Germany, Mexico, and Japan.
Victorian House & Garden Tours
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: Victorian House and Victorian House Garden
Tour the Victorian House with a Penn College Student Ambassador, and enjoy the beautifully landscaped Victorian House gardens.
Intramural Family Challenge
Time: 1-4 p.m.
Location: Athletic Field near the Field House
Competitions include: Rick Barry Foul Shooting Contest 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.
Beyond Penn College: Career Development
Time: 2-3:30 p.m.
Location: Thompson Professional Development Center, Mt. Laurel Room
Success in the job market starts while you are at Penn College. Stop in for a presentation to find out what parents can do to encourage their student to take advantage of job opportunities and the services of the Career Services Office. Career Services staff will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Financial Aid: Beyond the First Year
Time: 4-5 p.m.
Location: Thompson Professional Development Center, Mt. Laurel Room
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.
Evening Events
Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Location: Penn College Practice Field
Cost: Free
See Penn College and the surrounding Williamsport area from the air in a tethered hot air balloon!
Dinner Catered by Le Jeune Chef Restaurant Pre-registration Required
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Field House
Cost: $15.50 students and adults; $7.75 children (ages 5-12); Free children (under 5)
Seating: Limited to 400
Join us in the Field House for a hearty home-style dinner catered by Le Jeune Chef Restaurant.
Casino Night
Time: 7 - 10 p.m.
Location: Bush Campus Center, Penn's Inn
Cost: Free
Enjoy the life of a big spender! Use play money to win big at blackjack, roulette, poker, bingo, and other games of chance. Use your winnings to bid on great prizes at the family auction.
Sponsored by the Residence Hall Association.
Sunday, September 21
Farewell Brunch Pre-registration Required
Time: 11 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. (choose a time)
Location: Le Jeune Chef Restaurant
Cost: $14.95 students and adults; $7.50 children (ages 5-12); Free children (under 5)
Seating: Limited to 120 per seating
Enjoy the company of other parents and families as you close out your weekend.
Penn College encourages qualified persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Disability Services at (570) 320-5225, TTY: (570) 321-5528, or fax (570) 327-4501 in advance of your participation or visit.
Penn College operates on a nondiscriminatory basis.