PARENTS AND FAMILY PROGRAMS SEPTEMBER 17-19, 2021 A PROGRAM OF VARIOUS ON AND OFF CAMPUS EVENTS FOR YOU TO TAKE PART IN AS A THANKS FOR BEING A ...
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PARENTS
AND FAMILY
WEEKEND
PARENTS AND FAMILY
PROGRAMS
SEPTEMBER 17-19, 2021
A PROGRAM OF VARIOUS ON
AND OFF CAMPUS EVENTS FOR
YOU TO TAKE PART IN AS A
THANKS FOR BEING A PART OF
OUR HORNET FAMILY!
THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND
SERVICE PROJECT: FEED THE HORNET FOOD PANTRIES
University of Lynchburg has three (3) food pantries on campus from which students, staff,
and faculty can benefit: The Main Pantry located in Flynn Multicultural Center, the midway
pantry in the foyer of Hundley Hall, and the Free Mini Pantry located outside of the
Spiritual Life Center. You can order from our wish list on Amazon.com and have items
mailed directly to the University or send a check payable to the University earmarked
“Food Pantry” mailed to: Flynn Multicultural Center, University of Lynchburg, 1501
Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501
FRIDAY 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM THE HUB INFORMATION CENTER
SATURDAY 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Drysdale Student Center, First Floor Desk will be
SUNDAY 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
open for assistance with questions for any parents
and families visiting campus.
CAMPUS STORE IS OPEN
FRIDAY 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM The University of Lynchburg Campus Store stocks a
SATURDAY 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
wide range of useful merchandise. In the store, which is
located on the second floor of Drysdale Student
Center, you’ll find school, art, computer, and office
supplies, as well as health and beauty items, greeting
cards, music, and Lynchburg-branded gifts and
clothing.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH
#ONFRIDAYSWEWEARRED - SHOW YOUR HORNET PRIDE!
By donning your Lynchburg gear and posting to Instagram, while
tagging our page! @parents_and_family_programs
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM DAURA MUSEUM OF ART
Open with the following exhibitions:
15 Minutes of Fame: Andy Warhol and the Cult of Celebrity (Daura
Museum)
Ground Zero with Peter Turnley: A Photographer’s Presence on 9/11
(Dillary Lobby Gallery)
Complete descriptions of the exhibitions can be found here
Mindfulness at the Museum "Quiet Hours" from 2 - 4 p.m. each Friday.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM MEET AND GREET PRESIDENT ALISON AND FIRST GENTLEMAN
BOB ALONG WITH MEMBERS OF THE PARENTS COUNCIL
Join President Alison, First Gentleman Bob and members of the Parents
Council on the Koudelka Balcony, 3rd floor of Drysdale Student Center, for
informal conversation and afternoon refreshments.
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM SURF-N-TURF “PIRATE’S BAY” DINNER - BURTON DINING
HALL, DRYSDALE STUDENT CENTER - $15 A PERSON
7:00 PM – 7:45 PM WIND SYMPHONY & ORCHESTRA CONCERT IN SYDNOR
PERFORMANCE HALL
Complimentary tickets are required call 434-544-8344
7:00 PM FIELD HOCKEY VS. URSINUS ON SHELLENBERGER FIELD
8:00 PM - 8:45 PM CHORAL CONCERT IN SNIDOW CHAPEL
Tickets are not required, but early arrival is suggested for best seating.
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM EXPLORE THE STARS AT BELK OBSERVATORY
Join the team of knowledgeable docents at the Belk Astronomical
Observatory for a night under the stars. Learn about stars, planets,
galaxies, nebula and more while you have the opportunity to view the night
sky through several pieces of astronomical equipment, including the 20"
Gilbert telescope. The Observatory is located at the Claytor Nature Center
in Bedford County. Email observatory@lynchburg.edu with subject line
"Family Night at Belk" to register; please include the number of guests
planning to join! All visitors accept responsibility to follow COVID-19
protocols. Directions to Claytor Nature Center can be found here.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH
9:00 AM –12:00 PM LOW ROPES COURSE ON FACULTY DRIVE
Meet the Outdoor Leadership Program Leaders for a team activity on our
Low Ropes Course! Meet in Flynn Multicultural Center on the 2nd Floor
of Drysdale for a light breakfast before shuttle.
9:00 AM HIKE COLE MT. WITH TIM SLUSSER AND THE OUTDOOR
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM.
Meet Tim Slusser, the Director of the Outdoor Leadership Program, for a
hike up Mt. Cole!
10:00 AM ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SOMMERVILLE SCHOLAR
11:00 AM WESTOVER HONORS COLLEGE INDUCTION - SNIDOW CHAPEL
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CLAYTOR NATURE CENTER GUIDED HIKE AND LUNCH
Enjoy a nature hike at the University's beautiful Claytor Nature Center in
Bedford County. Bring your own lunch to enjoy after the hike on the steps
of Cloverlea Farmhouse overlooking the reflection pool or under the
pavilion at the Education Center. All visitors accept responsibility to follow
COVID-19 protocols. Directions to Claytor Nature Center can be found
here.
1:00 PM VOLLEYBALL VS. VIRGINIA WESLEYAN IN TURNER
GYMNASIUM
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM DAY ON THE DELL
Enjoy delicious delicacies from food trucks, like Rookies, Uprooted, Taco
Shark, and Nomad Coffee, while listening to the Zach Burnette Band and
relaxing on The Dell sitting in the red chairs chatting with family and
making memories meeting up with old friends and making new ones!
5:00 PM VOLLEYBALL VS. AVERETT IN TURNER GYMNASIUM
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM CASINO NIGHT - WEST ROOM, DRYSDALE STUDENT
CENTER
Join SAB and Parents and Family Programs for the Casino Night to win
prizes and play with your students!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM NOMAD COFFEE TRUCK ON CAMPUS
It's early in the morning with a long day of traveling ahead!
Be sure to pick up a coffee with the Noman Coffee Truck
between Drysdale Student Center and Hundley Hall!
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM FAREWELL BRUNCH - BURTON DINING HALL,
DRYSDALE STUDENT CENTER
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM OPEN ZIPLINE WITH THE OUTDOOR
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
As the last activity on the schedule, join Tim Slusser and the
Outdoor Leadership Program, for an open zipline to finish
out the weekend with excitement!
THANK YOU FOR
JOINING US!
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