The Campus Activities Board and the Center for Activities, Recreation and Leadership invite students, parents, family members and friends to SBU's Family Weekend 2014.
St. Bonaventure's Family Weekend is an annual event that reunites students and their families so that all may share the rich and varied experiences that make up college life at SBU.
There will be athletics competitions, live entertainment and an assortment of family-friendly games, contests and events. A highlight of the weekend is the annual Bonagany Festival, a street fair on Main Street in Allegany featuring music, food, games, information booths for student groups, and other activities.
A detailed schedule of the weekend's events will be released at the beginning of the 2014-15 school year.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 27
7:30 p.m. — Quick Center for the Arts Performance featuring Western New York Chamber Orchestra conducted by Glen Cortese with violinist Michael Ludwig. For tickets, call 716-375-2429.
5 p.m. - 2 a.m. — Night in the Skeller: Enjoy karaoke with Gene Rogers, along with darts, billiards, ping-pong and more in the Rathskeller. Skeller is open 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., with activities slated for 6 to 11 p.m.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 28
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Family Weekend Golf: Enjoy a free round at the SBU Golf Course. Carts are available for $13 (while they last). Students may register at the Richter Center starting Sept. 1.
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. — Coffee with the President: Meet University President Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., in the Athletics Hall of Fame, Reilly Center.
10:30-11:30 a.m. — The College Adjustment: Student Wellness Center Director Dr. Roger Keener talks about the first month and what to expect next; Robert R. Jones Board of Trustees Room, Doyle Hall.
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Alumni Reception: For St. Bonaventure University alumni and their families; Athletics Hall of Fame, Reilly Center.
10:30 a.m. — ROTC Fall Awards Ceremony: Reception precedes 11 a.m. ceremony in the Quick Center's Rigas Family Theater.
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Mt. Irenaeus Open House: Franciscan Mountain Retreat to host reflection & prayer service at 3 p.m. Find directions at www.mounti.com.
11:30 a.m. — Family Fun 2.5-Mile Run/Walk: All family members invited to this event sponsored by SBU alumni and parents. Registration begins at 11 a.m. near the Allegheny River Valley TRail by the tennis courts.
Noon-12:30 p.m. — Phi Eta Sigma Induction Ceremony: Induction in the University Chapel, Doyle Hall, followed by honors lunch in Doyle Dining Hall. All are invited.
1 p.m. — Bonnies Rugby: The men host Syracuse University on the McGraw-Jennings pitch.
2 p.m. — Honors Tea with the President: Invited first-year Honors students and a family member meet with Honors faculty, administrators and University President Sr. Margaret Carney in the Quick Center Loft.
8 p.m. — Mentalist Show: Mentalist Banachek provides family fun in the Quick Center; seating is limited.
6 p.m. - 2 a.m. — Night in the Skeller: Enjoy darts, billiards, ping-pong and mingle as a DJ plays your favorite songs in the university Rathskeller.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 29
10:30 a.m. - Family Weekend Mass: All are welcome; Reilly Center Arena.
1 p.m. - Bonnies Soccer: The men's team plays Canisius on the McGraw-Jennings pitch.