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SAVE THE DATE FOR FAMILY WEEKEND 2009!!

September 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th.



Please make plans to join us for an amazing weekend of activities and events. Visit with your student and get to know the Regis University community. The weekend is sponsored by the Regis University Student Government Association and the Office of Parent and Alumni Relations. For more information contact the Office of Parent and Alumni Relations at 1-800-388-2366 x3536 or by email at: alumni@regis.edu.



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Schedule:

Thursday, September 24

4:00 p.m.

Dean's Reception in Chapel Plaza

  • Note: This is by invitation only!

10:00 p.m.

Thursday Thrills

  • University Dining Hall, Student Center
  • Craig Karges, mentalist: When Craig visits a campus, it's not just a performance, it's an experience. Craig creates an extreme mind blowing show where tables float, minds are read, metal bends and your imagination is challenged. You won't believe your eyes.

Friday, September 25

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Parent Hospitality Suite

  • Faculty Lounge, Student Center
  • We ask all parents to check in here to receive your family weekend schedule of events. This will also be an opportunity to meet Regis parent’s association board and committee members and other visiting Regis parents over complimentary food and beverages. In the hospitality suite, we will have materials from various campus offices including Parents Relations, Athletics, Career Services, Counseling & Personal Development, Student Activities, Study Abroad and University Ministry.

9:00 a.m.-300 p.m.

Follow Your Students to Class

  • What a great way to meet your student's favorite professor and get acquainted with his/her classmates as well. The faculty will be expecting you!

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Student-Parent Lunch

  • University Dining Hall, Student Center
  • Parents enjoy a complimentary lunch. Please pick up your tickets in the parent hospitality suite. Sponsored by Regis University Student Government Association

4:30 p.m.

Men's Soccer

  • Regis vs. Metro State
  • Regis University, match pitch

5:00 p.m.

Dinner on the Town

  • Take your student downtown! Local dining guides are available in the parent hospitality suite

7:00 p.m.

Women's Volleyball

  • Regis Athletic Field House
  • Regis vs. Nebraska State, Kearney

Saturday, September 26

8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Parent Hospitality Suite

Cherry Creek Bike Tour

  • 9:00 a.m. Group #1--meet bus 9:00 a.m. (easy ride)
  • 11:00 a.m. Group #2--meet bus at 10:30 a.m. (moderate ride)
  • 1:00 p.m. Group #3--meet bus at 12:30 p.m. (easy ride)
  • Meet in parking lot #1 in front of the Field House to take the bus to cycle down the Cherry Creek trail. Enjoy the fall fresh air and autumn colors. An easy, beautiful ride, you will end up at Confluence Park and then ride the busy back to Regis. Group #2 will start from Confluence Park for a moderate ride (some uphill) to Garland Park. Group #3 will follow the same route down the Cherry Creek trail as Group #1. Each group is limited to 10 participants on a first come, first served basis.
  • Cost: $10.00 per person. Sponsored by the Regis University Outdoor Adventure Program

9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Estes Park Bus Tour

  • Parking Lot 1
  • Meet bus in parking lot #1 in front of the Field House. Join us for a beautiful drive through the Rocky Mountains and into the town of Estes Park. We will stop in Estes Park for lunch where you will have the choice of several restaurants for dining; each person is responsible for their own lunch cost! After the meal, we will head into the National Park for a beautiful drive; including a brief stop for photos and walking; so don't forget the cameras!! Limited space. Cost: $10.00 per person for bus ride and park entrance fee. Sponsored by Student Weekend Activity Group (SWAG).
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10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Service Project

  • Regis Physical Therapy Fun Run/Walk and BBQ
  • Parking Lot 3
  • Join the Parents Association and Regis University Physical Therapy department in the 7th Annual PT Fun Run/Walk to benefit the Argyle Senior Center. If you can move, you can participate. We are looking for volunteers interested in assisting the elderly walk the course and helping at the BBQ. If you would like to volunteer, please indicate your interest on the form attached and someone will be in contact with you about location and time. Students and parents, if you are interested in participating in the run/walk, the cost is $35.00 per person. To sign up or get more information on the run/walk, email avery621@regis.edu for a brochure. You may also call Marybeth at 303.458.4340

8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

Casino Night

  • University Dining Hall, Student Center
  • It's our 12th Annual Casino Night brought to you by the Regis University Student Government Association (RUSGA). Mingle with students, staff, faculty and other families over a game of blackjack, poker, roulette or craps. Enjoy music, hors d' oeuvres, cash bar and great prizes. Cost: $10.00 donation will be collected at the door. All proceeds will go to Tinansa service project. www.regis.edu/Tinansa

Sunday, September 27

9:30 a.m.

Brunch with the President

  • Please join Father Michael Sheeran, S.J., the president of Regis University, and the Parents Association board member for a family brunch. After sharing a delicious, hot brunch and good conversation with fellow parents, students, faculty and staff, Father Sheeran will update you on the University and open the floor to questions you may have.
  • Limited seating, please pre-register.

11:00 a.m.

Mass

  • St. John Francis Regis Chapel
  • As we close out Family Weekend, please join the rest of the Regis community for our Sunday celebration of the Eucharist.

2:30 p.m.

Men's Soccer

  • Regis vs. Mesa State
  • BBQ following the game
  • Regis University Student Government Association




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