Make plans to join us for Family Weekend, October 9-11.
Registration is now open. You may register online.
We will have great activities from Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.
Information will be updated regularly.
Samford University Family Weekend 2009
Registration Packets can be picked up on Friday and Saturday morning in the Flag Colonnade in the University Center
Schedule of Events
Friday, October 9th
4:00-8:00 pm Family Weekend Check-In and Registration
Flag Colonnade, University Center
Evening, Time TBA President's Reception
Hosted by Drs. Andrew and Jeanna Westmoreland
The President's Home
Saturday, October 10th
8:30- 10:00 am Brock School of Business Breakfast
Ben Brown Plaza
9:00-11:00 am Late Check-In and Registration
Flag Colonnade, University Center
9:00-10:00 am Greek Life Open Houses
West Campus
10:30 am State of the University Address from Dr. Westmoreland
Hanna Center Hospitality Suite
11:00 am-Noon Academic Fair/Parent-Faculty Meet & Greet
East Concourse, Pete Hanna Center
Noon-2:00 pm Luncheon on the Quad featuring live music
University Quadrangle
3:00 pm Samford Football vs. UT-Chattanooga*
Seibert Stadium
Sunday, October 11th
2:00 pm 6th Annual Family Weekend Golf Tournament
Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley
2:00-6:00 pm Greenhouse Spa and Summit Trip
Summit Shopping Center and Greenhouse Spa
2:00 pm Samford Hymn Sing
Reid Chapel
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* (Ticket Required; Included in Family Weekend Registration)
All times subject to change. For further information please email sinvolve@samford.edu or call Student Involvement at 205.726.2345
_________________________________________________________________
* (Ticket Required; Included in Family Weekend Registration)
All times subject to change. For further information please email sinvolve@samford.edu or call Student Involvement at 205.726.2345
Description of Events as of July 14, 2009
President's Reception
Friday, 8:00-9:30 P.M.
The President's Home
Join us for a time of fellowship and tasty desserts as we kick off Family Weekend 2009. This event is a partnership between the Office of Student Involvement and the Office of Alumni & Parents Programs.
State of the University Address
Dr. Andrew Westmoreland
Saturday, 10:30
Join us for a special announcement from Dr. Westmoreland
Academic Fair / Parent-Faculty Meet & Greet
Saturday, 11:00 A.M.-Noon
East Concourse, Pete Hanna Center
Everyone is invited to spend some time getting to know some of Samford's finest. Join us for a little one on one time with your student's favorite professors and learn more about the programs and areas of study available here at Samford. Snacks and drinks will be available.
Luncheon on the Quad
Saturday, Noon-2:00 P.M.
University Quadrangle
Join us for some good old southern barbecue on the University Quadrangle. There will be great food, family games and live music. You can also enjoy the atmosphere at the Samford Tailgate going on in nearby Talbird Circle. So bring the family and enjoy a Samford afternoon on the Quad.
Samford Hymn Sing
Sunday, 2:00 P.M.
Reid Chapel
Don't miss the annual Samford Hymn Sing, an afternoon of congregational singing of the great hymns and gospel songs of yesteryear, including favorites selected by the audie