Family Weekend

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | George Ferrandi: Once more & hopeful stars, Lore Degenstein Gallery
Like everything else in the world—and in our lives—our North Star changes! Due to axial precession, a slight wobble in the Earth’s rotation, our North Star is not fixed. During the 26,000 years it takes for the Earth to complete one cycle of its axial precession, eleven stars will serve as our guiding light. Since 2015, through her initiative Jump!Star, artist George Ferrandi has been honoring each of these stars through Nebuta – a traditional Japanese technique for constructing monumental, illuminated parade sculptures made of paper, wire, string, and wood. A selection of these sculptures will be featured in once more & hopeful stars; additionally, Ferrandi and SU students are building a new illuminated sculpture in the gallery space over the course of the exhibition.

4–6 p.m. | International Students Reception, Benjamin Apple Meeting Rooms
This gathering will welcome our international students, faculty and staff, and language fellows to the Susquehanna Community. If you identify with this group, or want to show your support, you are welcome to attend.

5:30 p.m. | Jewish Life Welcome Reception and Dinner, Hillel House
Those interested in finding out more about SU Jewish Life and Hillel are invited to join us as we welcome in Shabbat. Following the reception, you are invited to join us for a home cooked Shabbat dinner. Registration required.

7 p.m. | Women’s Soccer vs. DeSales University, Sassafras Multipurpose Field
Watch the River Hawks look to build on last season’s momentum as they take on the DeSale Bulldogs.

9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Welcome & Information Table, Mellon Lounge

9–10 a.m. | Breakfast with Scholars, Mellon Lounge
University Scholars, their families, and other members of the Susquehanna community are invited to attend a casual breakfast in Mellon Lounge. In addition to enjoying coffee, tea and light breakfast fare, attendees will have the opportunity to speak with President Jonathan Green.

10 a.m. | Career Readiness Q & A for Students and Their Families, Benjamin Apple Meeting Rooms
Participants will learn what employers are seeking from today’s college graduates; the importance of experiences outside of the classroom, like internships, research, leadership opportunities and part-time jobs; where to find career readiness skill building opportunities on and off campus; skills that make resumes and applications stand out and more. Family members will also learn how they can best support their students in achieving their preferred first destinations after graduation, whether it be entering the workforce, pursuing graduate education or completing fellowships or compensated service opportunities.

10 am. | Guiding Your Student from a Distance, Benjamin Apple Meeting Rooms
Members of the CARE Team (Concern, Assessment, Respond, Evaluate) will help you understand how to guide your student from a distance.

10 a.m. | Back to Class, Isaacs Auditorium
This lecture is offered annually by the recipient of the prestigious Donald D. Housley Teaching Award.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Student Entrepreneurship Fair, Kurtz Lane
Hosted by the Sigmund Weis School of Business, this fair will showcase the products and services offered by student entrepreneurs.

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | George Ferrandi: Once more & hopeful stars, Lore Degenstein Gallery
Like everything else in the world—and in our lives—our North Star changes! Due to axial precession, a slight wobble in the Earth’s rotation, our North Star is not fixed. During the 26,000 years it takes for the Earth to complete one cycle of its axial precession, eleven stars will serve as our guiding light. Since 2015, through her initiative Jump!Star, artist George Ferrandi has been honoring each of these stars through Nebuta – a traditional Japanese technique for constructing monumental, illuminated parade sculptures made of paper, wire, string, and wood. A selection of these sculptures will be featured in once more & hopeful stars; additionally, Ferrandi and SU students are building a new illuminated sculpture in the gallery space over the course of the exhibition.

12–1 p.m. | Lunch with the FREE MONEY Game Show, Evert Dining Room
The FREE MONEY Game Show is like Minute to Win It and Jeopardy all rolled into one! Participants compete in wacky physical challenges to earn the right to compete in the trivia portion of the game for FREE MONEY! Every FREE MONEY Game is hosted by a professional comedian.
Free of charge with purchase of a lunch ticket (free for students who have a meal plan), compliments of Susquehanna’s Student Activities Committee.

12 p.m. | Football vs. Bridgewater College, Amos Alonzo Stagg Field at Doug Arthur Stadium
Watch as the nationally-ranked River Hawks take on the Bridgewater College Eagles in a battle of the birds.

1 p.m. | Field Hockey vs. Washington College, Sassafras Multipurpose Field
Watch as the River Hawks, fresh off of back-to-back conference champhionships, take on the Washington College Shorewomen.

3 p.m. | Global Opportunities (GO) Program General Session, Stretansky Concert Hall
This session is particularly helpful for families whose students have not yet applied for a GO program. It will review information about the cross-cultural requirement, program types and the general process which your student will complete as it relates to GO.

4 p.m. | Men’s Soccer vs. Haverford College, Sassafras Multipurpose Field
Watch as long-tenured head coach Jim Findley and the River Hawks take on the Haverford College Fords.

4:30–5:30 p.m. | Susquehanna Multi-Generational Reception with President Green and Ms. Lynn Buck, Pine Lawn
A reception for Susquehanna students who are related to someone who also graduated from Susquehanna, including a parent, grandparent, sibling, aunt or uncle and their families. By invitation only.

4–5 p.m. | SUConnects Reception, Benjamin Apple Meeting Rooms 3-5
Families and friends are welcome to join the staff and students of SUConnects, a mentoring program designed for first-year students of color.

11 a.m. | Worship Service, Weber Chapel
All are welcome to this festive service of scripture, preaching, prayer, reflection and Holy Communion.

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. | George Ferrandi: Once more & hopeful stars, Lore Degenstein Gallery
Like everything else in the world—and in our lives—our North Star changes! Due to axial precession, a slight wobble in the Earth’s rotation, our North Star is not fixed. During the 26,000 years it takes for the Earth to complete one cycle of its axial precession, eleven stars will serve as our guiding light. Since 2015, through her initiative Jump!Star, artist George Ferrandi has been honoring each of these stars through Nebuta – a traditional Japanese technique for constructing monumental, illuminated parade sculptures made of paper, wire, string, and wood. A selection of these sculptures will be featured in once more & hopeful stars; additionally, Ferrandi and SU students are building a new illuminated sculpture in the gallery space over the course of the exhibition.