Friday, Oct. 2: Lunch and Dinner
Saturday, Oct. 3: Brunch/Lunch and Dinner
Sunday, Oct. 4: Brunch/Lunch

The Penn State dining commons will be offering a special meal deal for parents and family members during the weekend. $5 per person (cash only) in any open All-You-Care-To-Eat dining commons starting Friday lunch and ending with Sunday dinner. Menus posted at www.hfs.psu.edu/foodpro.
 

Pasquerilla Spiritual Center

Religious Services

The Spiritual Center is open for self-guided tours 8:00 a.m.-11:00p.m.

9:15 a.m.–Catholic Mass in Meditation Chapel
12:30 p.m.–Muslim Prayer Service in Frizzell Room
5:30-9:00 p.m.-International Christian Fellowship Dinner/Program in Garden Room
6:30 p.m.–Shabbat Service, followed by dinner at 7:15 p.m. in Room 118
7:30 p.m.–Navigators Weekly Service in Frizzell Room

Cirque du Soleil's Alegria

Algeria is a Cirque du Soleil classic and an internationally acclaimed production that has entertained more than 10 million people worldwide since its world premiere in Montreal in April 1994. For more infor or to buy tickets, visit www.bjc.psu.edu.

HUB-Robeson Center, Main Lobby
noon-5:00p.m.

Parents Weekend Information Desk

Visit the welcome desk for schedules, maps, and general information about Parents & Families Weekend activities and the Penn State Alumni Association.

Hintz Family Alumni Center
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Hintz Family Alumni Center Open House

Stop by the Hintz Family Alumni Center, home of the Penn State Alumni Association and the alumni home on campus, to enjoy light refreshments and browse our large collection of La Vie yearbooks from years past. Alumni volunteers will be available for guided tours of the center and University House, the former home to University Presidents prior to 1970.

Penn State All Sports Museum Open House

Visit the All-Sports Museum and see trophies and artifacts relating to the history of intercollegiate athletics at Penn State including the Heisman Trophy and the 1954 NCAA Final Four trophy. For additional information, call 814-865-0004 or visit www.gopsusports.com.

H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Open House in the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens

Take a self-guided or guided tour of the gardens, which will be dedicated in April 2010, which includes an overlook pavilion with a sweeping view of Bald Eagle Ridge, a lotus pool, hummingbird garden, butterfly garden, rose and fragrance garden, and demonstration gardens featuring annuals and perennials. The gardens are located next to the Penn State Dickinson School of Law’s Lewis Katz building and across Park Avenue from the new Business, Food Science, and Forest Resources buildings. (Note: The entrance is on Bigler Road across from the Katz Building; there is limited parking at the Botanic Gardens, but parking is also available at the Katz Building and the East Deck)

HUB-Robeson Center, First Floor
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, an Sunday

Exhibits: Focus on Landscapes, featuring Pennsylvania landscape paintings by local artist Susan Nicholas Gephart; and Three Artistic Perspectives, featuring fiber works of art by three different artists in three distinctive styles.

Campus Walking Tours

Take this opportunity to see Penn State’s beautiful University Park campus by foot—or by bus during the 1:00 p.m. tour only. Tours are lead by student Lion Ambassadors, Lion Scouts, and SMART students and organized by the Penn State Alumni Association and Penn State Admissions.
*The 1:00 p.m. tour will be a bus tour.

101 Boucke Building
1:00–
4:00 p.m.

LGBTA Student Resource Center Open House

Tour the LGBTA Student Resource Center, meet the staff, and find out more about the resources Penn State has to offer the LGBTA community. For more information, call 814-863-1248, e-mail lgbta@psu.edu, or visit www.sa.psu.edu/lgbt.

201 Old Main
2:30–4:00 p.m.

Office of the President Open House

Chat with President Graham Spanier and Executive Vice President and Provost Rodney Erickson while touring the Office of the President. Tour the Old Main Tower. Enjoy the Penn State Cello Choir and the Penn State Performing Magicians. Refreshments provided. For more information, call 814-865-7611 or e-mail president@psu.edu.

228 Chambers Building
(Advising Center)
3:00–4:30 p.m.

College of Education Reception

This is an opportunity for parents and families to meet informally with the faculty and staff from the Dean’s Office and Advising Center to discuss majors, minors, teaching options, studying abroad, and student teaching opportunities. Light refreshments will be provided.

Hammond Building, Kunkle Lounge
4:00–
5:30 p.m.

College of Engineering Reception and Presentation

Engineers play critical roles in responding to the many challenges in the world, including developing renewable resources, protecting the environment, or designing products and processes that improve healthcare, infrastructure, communication, food production, and transportation. Join Leonhard Center for the Enhancement for Engineering Education Director Thomas Litzinger, engineering faculty, and students as they discuss the exciting international projects and educational opportunities available to Penn State Engineering students.

HUB-Robeson Center Auditorium
4:00-5:30 p.m.

Fraternity and Sorority Life at Penn State

The Penn State fraternity and sorority community—one of the largest in the country with more than 90 fraternities and sororities—has been in existence for more than 100 years. This program will provide a brief history of Penn State fraternities and sororities, information about the Greek experience, an opportunity to ask any questions about the program, and a chance to meet student leaders and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life staff.

Rec Hall
7:00 p.m.

Women's Volleyball vs. Iowa

Thank You, Gregory!

Eight dancers (including Emmy Award-winner Jason Samuels Smith), a trio of jazz musicians, multimedia projections, and live narration combine in Thank You, Gregory! to celebrate tap dance’s history, artistry, and rhythms. For tickets, call 800-ARTS-TIX or visit www.cpa.psu.edu.

HUB-Robeson Center and White Building
9:00 p.m.–
2:00 a.m.

LateNight-Penn State Activities

Movies, music, crafts, novelty events, recreation, games, and more–all kinds of late night entertainment! All LateNight–Penn State events are free to parents and families this weekend. Visit www.latenight.psu.edu for a complete schedule.