Sample Schedule

SAMPLE Family Weekend schedule

Although we are busy planning all of the details for Family Weekend, we thought you might find it helpful to see a SAMPLE SCHEDULE. Please understand that this is only a sample for you to get an idea of what is planned; it is not the actual schedule for this year’s Family Weekend. Registration information will be available in mid-July and we hope to have a more defined actual schedule also at that time.

Friday

  • 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
    Library Collections/ Exhibits
  • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    Visit the University Bookstore
  • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    Tours of the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator, downtown Binghamton
  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Art Museum and Gallery open
  • Throughout day
    Department and School Open Houses
  • 4 – 7 p.m.
    Family Weekend Welcome Center: check-in and on-site registration
  • 4 – 11:30 p.m. 
    Exercise with Campus Rec!
  • 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
    Shabbat services and dinners hosted by Hillel and Chabad (separately)
  • 7 – 9 p.m.
    Family Fun Bonfire! 
  • 7:45 – 8:45 p.m. 
    Evening Walk in the Nature Preserve sponsored by Friends of the Nature Preserve
  • 9 p.m
    Late Nite Cinema presents… 

Saturday

  • 8 – 11 a.m. 
    Morning Hospitality and Coffee
  • 8 a.m. – noon
    Family Weekend Welcome Center: check-in and on-site registration
    University Union, Old Union Hall
  • 9 a.m. – noon
    VISIONS Federal Credit Union open
  • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
    Exercise with Campus Rec!
  • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    Rosefsky Art Gallery
  • 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
    Welcome to Family Weekend!
    Join us for the official opening of Family Weekend from President Harvey Stenger, other administrators and the chair of our Parents Leadership Council (PLC). A featured speaker will follow.
  • 9:30 – 11:45 a.m.
    Morning services hosted by Chabad and Hillel (separately)
  • 9:45 – 10:30 a.m.
    Featured Speaker (TBD)
  • 9:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    Office/ Department Open Houses
  • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
    University Bookstore open
  • 10 a.m. – noon
    Animal Adventure. Pet and play with animals.
  • 11 a.m. – noon 
    What You Need to Know About Fraternity and Sorority Life  
    Offered again at noon
  • 11 a.m. – noon
    Education Abroad: Why, When, Where and How?
    Offered again at noon
  • 11 a.m. – noon
    Supporting your LGBTQ+ Student – FOR FAMILIES ONLY
    Offered again at noon
  • 11 a.m. – noon 
    Parent’s Role in Your Student’s Career: Tips and Strategies to Maximize Success! 
  • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (offered various days and times throughout weekend)
    Residential Community festivities
  • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (offered various days and times throughout weekend)
    Club Sports 
  • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 
    Bearcat Family Photos!
  • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
    Meet Harpur’s Ferry, student-run EMS squad and their ambulance
    CPR and Stop the Bleed Demonstration
  • Noon – 2 p.m. 
    Family Weekend Lunch and Baxter’s Spirit Celebration!
    Events Center "Picnic Style" Lunch 
    Tickets only available to families who registered for Family Weekend
    Sign up and fee added during online registration
  • Noon – 2:00 p.m.
    LATE check-in for Family Weekend and on-site registration
  • Noon – 2 p.m.
    Bike ride with TAPS!
  • Noon – 4 p.m.  
    University Art Museum & Libraries Exhibits open
  • 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
    Shabbat Lunches hosted by Chabad and Hillel
  • 1 –  2 p.m.
    Nature Preserve Tour sponsored by Friends of the Nature Preserve
  • 1 – 3 p.m.
    Open House at Newman House, Catholic Church
  • 1 – 4 p.m. (offered various days and times throughout weekend)
    Residential Community festivities
  • 1:30 p.m.
    Men’s Soccer Game (exact time TBD)
    Sign up for tickets and fee added during online registration
  • 2:30 – 3 p.m.
    University Gospel Choir performance
  • 3 – 4 p.m.
    Family Weekend Concert: University Symphony Orchestra, University Wind Symphony, Harpur Chorale and Treble Chorus
  • Enjoy dinner on your own. Have dinner with your student in one of our residential dining halls or at a local restaurant. Check STIR or eatBING for a listing of independent restaurants in the area.  
  • 7 – 9 p.m. 
    Absolutely A Cappella, student groups perform
    Anderson Center
  • 8 p.m. – midnight 
    Late Nite Carnival
  • 9:30 p.m.
    Comedy Show or other entertainment
    Tickets only available to families who registered for Family Weekend.
    Sign up and fee added during online registration

Sunday

  • 8 a.m.
    Catholic Liturgy
  • 9 a.m.
    Fun Run/ Walk
  • 9 – 11 a.m. 
    Out-of-State Families: Bagels and Coffee Mixer
  • 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
    Exercise with Campus Rec!
  • 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
    Morning Services with Chabad
  • 10 – 11 a.m.
    Graduate School presents: Accelerate Your Education — 5 Years, 2 Degrees
  • 10 – 11 a.m.
    9 Things You Didn’t Know About Binghamton Research
  • 10 – 11 a.m. 
    Nature Preserve Tour sponsored by Friends of the Nature Preserve
  • 10 a.m. – noon
    Residential Community festivities  (various times throughout day)
  • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    Bearcat Family Photos!
  • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
    Visit the University Bookstore
  • 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    Club Sports (various times throughout day)
  • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    Bagel Brunch with Hillel
  • 3 – 7 p.m.
    Family Swim at Campus Rec