Family Weekend Schedule

_{Family Weekend Schedule}

_{Welcome to Family Weekend 2024! We are so glad you are here. This is an excellent opportunity for families to spend time with their students, visit campus, and take part fully in the Sewanee student experience. We hope you will take advantage of the many events scheduled—there is something for everyone. Have a great weekend on the Mountain!}

_{Parking: Visitor parking is available in the lot behind Fulford Hall, along Georgia Avenue, and behind duPont Library and you can also use our interactive parking map.}

_{Thursday, Sept. 26}

_{9:15–10:45 a.m. Information session and campus tour for high school students and families. With a student at Sewanee already, you know most of the ropes, but if you have other college-bound children, plan to attend one of the campus tours and information sessions sponsored by the Office of Admission. Please complete the Office of Admission's campus visit request form to register for the morning or afternoon campus tour and information session.}

_{10 a.m. Coffee and campus tours, St. Andrew's Sewanee School. Are you loving Sewanee? Do you want an excuse to visit more? Stop by St. Andrew's-Sewanee School, an Episcopal boarding and day school right down the road, and check out our community for your middle and upper school students.}

_{10 a.m.–5 p.m. University Art Gallery exhibition. Celebrating the work of Arlyn Ende and Jack Hastings, The Essence of Their Ticking, presented in collaboration with Tinney Contemporary, and featuring work from the Tennessee State Museum, William R. Laurie University Archives and Special Collections, and a private collector.}

_{1–5 p.m. Exhibit. The Museum Gallery of University Archives and Special Collections. Traveling the Archives: An Exploration of Sewanee’s Global Collections and Connections. (Curated by Introduction to Museum Studies Students, Easter 2024)}

_{1:15–2:45 p.m. Information session and campus tour for high school students and families. With a student at Sewanee already, you know most of the ropes, but if you have other college-bound children, plan to attend one of the campus tours and information sessions sponsored by the Office of Admission. Please complete the Office of Admission's campus visit request form to register for the morning or afternoon campus tour and information session.}

_{1:30–5 p.m. Family Weekend check-in and registration at McGriff Alumni House. This is your first stop when you arrive on the Domain. Check-in and pick up your nametag, a schedule of events, a parent directory, a Family Weekend gift, and hang out to meet other families between activities.}

_{4 p.m. Phi Beta Kappa initiation and reception. University Archives, next to duPont Library. By invitation.}

_{Friday, Sept. 27}

_{8 a.m.–5 p.m. Family Weekend check-in and registration at McGriff Alumni House. This is your first stop when you arrive on the Domain. Check-in and pick up your nametag, a schedule of events, a parent directory, a Family Weekend gift, and hang out to meet other families between activities. Refreshments will be available. Charge your phone, enjoy the porch, and have a cup of coffee or tea while you relax between events.}

_{8:30 and 11 a.m. Tenth Annual Family Weekend Golf Tournament (for pre-registered players only). Compete for the “Sewanee Cup.” Teams of two will enjoy a round of golf on the Course at Sewanee. To schedule other tee times, contact the Course at Sewanee at 931.598.1104.}

_{9 a.m.-Noon Exhibit. The Museum Gallery of University Archives and Special Collections. Traveling the Archives: An Exploration of Sewanee’s Global Collections and Connections. (Curated by Introduction to Museum Studies Students, Easter 2024).}

_{Noon Lunch with Chemistry Department seminar speaker Jessi Dixon, C'19, and students. Feel free to join the conversation. Refectory, McClurg Dining Hall.}

_{1 p.m.}_{Chemistry Department seminar. Students and families are invited to attend our departmental seminar, which will be presented by Jessi Dixon, C'19. The seminar will be held in Woods Laboratories 216.}

_{1-3 p.m.}_{Book signing: Unrivaled: Sewanee 1899. A beautiful new companion book to the award-winning documentary Unrivaled: Sewanee 1899 was co-authored by Norman Jetmundsen, C;76. Norman will be on-site to sell and sign the 176-page full color coffee-table book that features beautiful new artwork, fascinating history, and never-before-released details about the triumphant Tigers football team of 1899. McGriff Alumni House.}

_{1–5 p.m. The Carlson Listening Room will be open for visitors to make song requests. The Carlson Listening Room is an audiophile playback space located at the center of the Ralston Music Library that one reviewer has described as "unique in the United States and perhaps the world." The Ralston Library is located on the second floor of duPont Library.}

_{2 p.m. Family Weekend welcome address by Vice-Chancellor Rob Pearigen, C’76, P’14, P’17. Hear exciting news about campus, updates about the University, and more information from the Sewanee's 18th vice-chancellor. Guerry Auditorium.}

_{2–4 p.m. Bring your family and friends and come connect with the staff of the Office of Global Citizenship. This is a great time to learn more about study away opportunities and the process for taking advantage of the Sewanee Pledge. Watson House, 143 South Carolina Ave.}

_{3-4 p.m. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion open house. Light refreshments until 3:15 followed by a brief presentation at 3:30pm.}

_{3-5 p.m. STEM open house event in Harris Commons in Spencer Hall. This will bring together STEM fields across campus (Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Math, Psychology, Forestry, etc.) and highlight the great stuff happening in STEM here at Sewanee.}

_{3-6 p.m. Pet the goats. University Farm, Breakfield Road.}

_{4:30 p.m. Advent Convocation. Students will be inducted into the Order of the Gown. Large bags and backpacks will not be allowed in All Saints’ Chapel. The student being inducted into the Order of the Gown and the person who will gown them will be given tickets to enter All Saints’ Chapel. All other guests can view the livestream of the service in Guerry Auditorium.}

_{6 p.m. Family Weekend cookout party at the McGriff Alumni House for all families. Enjoy a celebratory meal with food and beverages and live music. Bring your ID if you look under 21. Meet your student’s professors and coaches at this popular event.}

_{6 p.m. Equestrian Center annual banquet for equestrian students and their families at the Howell Riding Facility.}

_{7 p.m. Men's lacrosse vs University of Alabama, Huntsville, McGee Field at Harris Stadium.}

_{Saturday, Sept. 28}

_{8 a.m. Fun Run beginning at McGriff Alumni House. This is the 11th annual Family Weekend Fun Run—a 5K run to get the morning started. Meet at McGriff Alumni House on Georgia Avenue. Water and coffee are provided by the YSR Athletic Booster Club.}

_{8 a.m.–noon Family Weekend check-in and registration at McGriff Alumni House. This is your first stop when you arrive on the Domain. Check-in to pick up your nametag, a schedule of events, a parent directory, a Family Weekend gift, and just hang out to meet other families between activities. Refreshments will be available. Charge your phone, enjoy the porch, and have a cup of coffee or tea while you relax between events.}

_{8-10 a.m. Sewanee Farmer's Marker, Hawkins Lane (next to the Mountain Goat trailhead on Highway 41A). Get locally grown and baked items at this Saturday morning tradition.}

_{9 a.m. Presentation. “Opening Doors to Global Business” by Myles Elledge, C’85, director of the Babson Center for Global Commerce. Learn how we prepare our students to be the next generation of leaders in business. Naylor Auditorium, Gailor Hall.}

_{9 a.m.–Noon The Carlson Listening Room will be open for visitors to make song requests. The Carlson Listening Room is an audiophile playback space located at the center of the Ralston Music Library that one reviewer has described as "unique in the United States and perhaps the world." The Ralston Library is located on the second floor of duPont Library.}

_{9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Pet the goats, University Farm on Breakfield Road.}

_{9 a.m.–5 p.m. Arts and Crafts Fair at Shoup Park near Elliott Hall on University Avenue. Parents always rank this event high on the post-weekend survey. A great place to see local Sewanee art and mingle with other families. Rain or shine.}

_{9:30 a.m. Swim/dive team brunch for families, following an intrasquad swim meet. Pool patio, Fowler Center.}

_{9:30–11:30 a.m. Snowden Hall faculty (Department of Earth and Environmental Systems) invites students and their families to join them for coffee and pastries in the downstairs glass atrium of Snowden Hall.}

_{10 a.m. Event at the Crew Boathouse at Lake Dimmick for Crew members and their families.}

_{10 a.m. Presentation. "Study Away, Study Abroad, and Outreach Trip Opportunities." Hear from Directors Andrea del Balso and Lauren Goodpaster. Understand the variety of programs, how to apply, and how the financial side works. Fifty percent of Sewanee students participate in study abroad and outreach programs. Naylor Auditorium, Gailor Hall.}

_{10–11:30 a.m. Babson Center for Global Commerce reception. This gathering is for Carey Fellows and their families, Carey Fellow alumni, and invited guests. Food and drinks are provided. Quadrangle in front of Carnegie Hall. In the event of inclement weather, 1st floor lobby of Carnegie Hall.}

_{10 a.m.-Noon - Brunch at The Greenhouse on University Avenue next to Johnson Hall.}

_{10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Family Weekend brunch in McClurg Dining Hall for families and students. Come enjoy brunch as your student does! Nametags will serve as your ticket.}

_{11 a.m. Women’s Rugby vs MTSU, Stringer Field}

_{11 a.m. Author talk with Kevin Wilson, professor of English and director of the Creative Writing Program. Wilson is a New York Times-bestselling author of four novels, The Family Fang (Ecco, 2011), which was made into a feature film with Nicole Kidman and Jason Bateman; Perfect Little World (Ecco, 2017); Nothing to See Here (Ecco, 2019), a Read with Jenna selection by the Today Show; and Now is Not the Time to Panic (Ecco, 2022). Convocation Hall.}

_{11 a.m. Pre-game tailgate. Practice football field on Texas Avenue (near the baseball field). Pre-reserved spaces for families tailgating, but all are welcome to walk through to see friends and make new ones.}

_{11 a.m.–1 p.m. Shakerag Hollow hike with Professors Martin Knoll and Tom Powell. Every year, parents say this is one of their favorite events! The hike is moderately strenuous. Wear comfortable hiking shoes. Water is recommended. Meet at Green’s View.}

_{Noon Football game vs.Millsaps, Harris Stadium.}

_{1 p.m. Sewanee Purple Haze Rugby Game vs. Vanderbilt, Stringer Field}

_{1–2 p.m. All Saints’ Chapel tour. Take a tour of the space with the University chaplain while also hearing about the breadth of ways the chaplaincy supports students as they practice their faith, grow spiritually, build community, and discover purpose while at Sewanee. Hear about Sunday worship, interfaith support, Growing in Grace, Catechumenate, and the chaplaincy’s collaborations with Residential Life, Career Readiness, and the Office of Civic Engagement.}

_{3-5 p.m. Paint and decorate your own flower pot for your home/dorm room. German House, corner of University and Louisiana Avenues.}

_{4 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Berry College, Puett Field.}

_{4 p.m. Sewanee Heritage Trail walking tour, sponsored by the Roberson Project. Meet at Stirling’s for this informative trail that recognizes the contributions of Sewanee’s Black community.}

_{4–5 p.m. Open house in Breslin Tower with the Sewanee Guild of Change Ringers, Tower Captain John Solomon, and students. Please go up the Breslin Tower stairs to the bell-ringing room.}

_{5:30 p.m Shapard Tower carillon tours and open house. Get a bird’s eye view of campus while getting a behind-the-scenes look at the carillon. Please meet inside All Saints’ Chapel at the iron gate in front of the nave. Led by Carilloneur Ray Gotko.}

_{6:30 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs Berry College, Puett Field.}

_{Sunday, Sept. 29}

_{8 a.m. Holy Eucharist at All Saints’ Chapel.}

_{11 a.m. The University Service (Holy Eucharist with choir). All Saints’ Chapel.}

_{11 a.m.- noon 30 min. University Farm tours. Breakfield road.}

_{Noon–4 p.m. University Art Gallery exhibition. Celebrating the work of Arlyn Ende and Jack Hastings, The Essence of Their Ticking, presented in collaboration with Tinney Contemporary, and featuring work from the Tennessee State Museum, William R. Laurie University Archives and Special Collections, and a private collector.}

_{5 p.m. Mass, Chapel of the Apostles}

_{6:30 p.m. Growing in Grace. All Saints’ contemporary worship service with an informal Eucharist in All Saints’ Chapel.}

_{Community Events}

_{Thursday, Sept. 26 and Friday, Sept. 27 10 a.m.}_{Coffee and campus tours, St. Andrew's-Sewanee School.}_{Do you want an excuse to visit more? Stop by St. Andrew's-Sewanee School, an Episcopal boarding and day school right down the road, and check out our community for your middle and upper school students. We will be hosting coffee and campus tours on Thursday, Sept. 26, and Friday, Sept. 27, at 10 a.m.}

_{Saturday, 8-10 a.m. Sewanee Farmer's Market. Sewanee Farmer's Marker, Hawkins Lane (next to the Mountain Goat trailhead on Highway 41A). Get locally grown and baked items at this Saturday morning tradition.}

_{Restaurants and Shops near the University of the South}

_{We hope you will join us for the scheduled meals that are included in your registration.}

_{Friday, Sept. 27}

_{Family Weekend cookout party on the Quad following the Convocation service (included in registration, your nametag serves as your ticket)}

_{Saturday, Sept. 28}

_{Family Weekend brunch in McClurg Dining Hall (included in registration, your nametag serves as your ticket).}

_{Dinner on Saturday is on your own. For restaurant options, see below.}

_{Blue Chair Cafe & Tavern (931.598.5434)}

_{Cafe - Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Sat.–Sun. 8 a.m.–noon 3–9 p.m., Sat.–Sun. 11 a.m.–9 p.m.}

_{Tavern - 3–9 p.m., Sat.–Sun. 11 a.m.–9 p.m.}

_{Green’s View Grill (931.598.5305)}

_{Tues.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.}

_{Cup and Gown (931.598.1212). Located in duPont Library.}

_{Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.–11 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Closed Saturday.}

_{La Bella Pearl’s (931.463.2200)}

_{Tues., closed, Wed.–Thurs. 5–9 p.m, Fri.–Sat. 5–10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–
3 p.m. Please call for reservations.}

_LUNCH

_{Wed.-Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., serving coffee, pastries, and lunch all day.}

_{McClurg Dining Hall (931.598.1120)}

_{Mon.–Sun. 7 a.m.–8 p.m.}

_{Shakerag at the Sewanee Inn (931.598.3568)}

_{Sun.–Thurs. 4–9 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 4–10 p.m.}

_{Shenanigans (931.598.5774)}

_{Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–9 p.m.}

_{Stirling’s Coffee House (931.598.1885)}

_{Thurs.–Fri.–Sat. 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m., and Sun. 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Check out the porch rockers while you enjoy your coffee.}

_{Tiger Bay Pub (931.598.1140)}

_{Wed.–Sat. 9 p.m.–2 a.m.}

_{Monteagle and Tracy City}

_{Depot Café (931.924.2233)
Thurs.–Friday 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday.}

_{Dutch Maid Bakery (931.592.3171)
Café and bakery. Mon.–Sat. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Closed Sunday.}

_{Hank’s Corner Grille (931.592.4499)
Thurs. 4–10 p.m., Fri.–Sat. 1–10 p.m., Sun. noon–8 p.m.}

_{High Point (931.924.4600)
Sun.–Thurs. 5–9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5–10 p.m. Reservations recommended.}

_{La Ranchera Mexican Restaurant (931.592.5111)}

_{Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant (931.924.5550)
Thurs. 11 a.m.–9 p.m, Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m., and
Sun. noon–9 p.m., closed Wed.}

_{Monteagle Inn B&B (931.924.3869) Breakfast 8–10 a.m. during the weekend. Reservations preferred.}

_{Mountain Goat Market (931.924.2727)
Tues.–Sat. 11 a.m.– 6 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.}

_{Papa Ron’s (931.924.3355)}

_{Mon.–Sun. 11 a.m.– 9 p.m.}

_{Rosie’s Farmhouse Kitchen (931.592.2530)
Wed.–Thurs. 6:45 a.m.-2 p.m., Fri. 6:45 a.m.–8 p.m., Sat. 7–11 a.m.,
Sun. 7–10:30 a.m.}

_{The Smokehouse Patio Grill (800.489.2091)
Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.–10 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m.–8 p.m.}

_{Also: Hardees, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Waffle House, Subway, Sonic, McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and Shan Chinese Buffet.}

_{Cowan and Winchester}

_{Fiesta Mexican Grill (931.962.9939)
Sun.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. and Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m.}

_{Rafael’s Italian Restaurant (931.962.4997)}

_{Filo's Tavern (931.915.8287) On the square in Winchester. Open 11:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.}

_{Up In Smoke BBQ Boots & Brew (931.915.8259)}

_{Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Closed Sunday-Tuesday.}

_{Shops and Galleries}

_{Locals Art Gallery (931.598.0400) Call for hours or appt.}

_{Taylor’s Mercantile (931.598.5893) Flowers and gifts.}

_{Woody’s Bicycles (931.598.9793)
Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.. Closed Sunday.}

_{Frame Gallery (931.463.2300)
Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.}

_{CVS Monteagle (931.924.2341) Pharmacy}

_{Hallelujah Pottery (931.924.0141) Hand-thrown pottery.}

_{Thurs.–Sat. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Closed Sunday–Wednesday.}

_{Mooney’s Market and Emporium (931.924.7400) Fresh and local products.}

_{Mon.–Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m.}

_{Mountain Outfitters (931.924.4100) Apparel and outdoor gear, Mon.–Sun.
10 a.m.–6 p.m. Email: outfitting@gmail.com.}

_{Oakes & Oliver’s Modern Mercantile (931.954.8680)
Thurs.–Fri. 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.}

_{The Whimsy Willow Boutique (Monteagle)
Tues.–Fri. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday.}

_{Henry Flury and Sons Market (931.592.5661) Oldest general store in the area, established 1910.}

_{The Marugg Company (931.592.5042) Call for hours or tour appointment. Oldest scythe handle factory in the U.S.A., established 1873.}

_{Meet Sewanee’s Vice-Chancellor}

_{Vice-Chancellor Rob Pearigen, C'76, P'14, P'17, and his wife, Phoebe, look forward to meeting you on the Mountain this weekend. You may see them at many of the athletic events, the information sessions, or just walking down University Avenue. You are especially invited to join them at the following events. Be make sure to say hello!}

_{Friday, Sept. 27}

_{2 p.m. Family Weekend Welcome in Guerry Auditorium. Meet other families while Vice-Chancellor Pearigen updates guests about University happenings.}

_{6 p.m. Family Weekend cookout party on the Quad (included in registration, your nametag serves as your ticket)}

_{Family Weekend Check-in and Registration}

_{The check-in and registration desk is located at McGriff Alumni House on Georgia Ave. The desk is open on Thursday 1:30–5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–noon. Registration packets, information, nametags, and your welcome gift can be picked up here.}

_Tickets

_{Your nametag will serve as tickets for the Family Weekend Party on the Quad Friday and at McClurg Dining Hall for brunch Saturday. Your nametag will also be your ticket to all varsity athletic events.}

_{Museum Gallery of University}

_{Archives & Special Collections}

_{Thursday–Saturday, 1–5 p.m. University Archives, next to duPont Library.}

_{Lost and Found}

_{The Sewanee Police Department will be the Lost and Found Center. If something is found, please take it to the Police Department. If you lose something, please report it to the Sewanee Police.}

_{Recreational facilities}

_{The Robert D. Fowler Center will be open throughout the weekend on Friday 6 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–8 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Your nametag will give you complimentary access to the Fowler Center.}

_{duPont Library}

_{The library will be open Friday 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m.–1 a.m. Stop by the front porch to pick up a complimentary issue of the Sewanee Review.}

_{All Saints’ Chapel}

_{All worship services are open to the public. The chapel is always available for private prayer and meditation. Directories for self-guided tours are available in the narthex or in the chaplain’s office.}

_{For more information about Family Weekend,
visit the Family Weekend website.}

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