Family and Friends Weekend: Friday Events

Bryn Mawr welcomes families and friends to join us for Family and Friends Weekend, Friday-Sunday, Oct. 28-30. 

Register here Deadline to register is 5 p.m. ET on Monday, Oct. 24

Schedule of Events

Friday, Oct. 28

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Registration in the Campus Center
Stop by the Information Desk to pick up your name tags, the program, and other information for the weekend.

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Academic Classes to Visit — see complete list at Registration.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Family Portraits in the Cloisters
Sign up to have your family portrait captured by a professional photographer. Dress up, dress down, just be yourselves. Once you have registered for Family Weekend, you may sign up via the link in your confirmation email. 

11 a.m. - Noon
Campus Tour: Architecture of the College
Students from the Growth and Structure of Cities program will highlight the most architecturally and historically significant buildings on campus and will detail the evolution of spaces since the founding of the College.

Noon - 2 p.m. 
Lunch on your own  — see suggestions at Registration.

12:30 - 2 p.m.
Bryn Mawr and Beyond
As the culminating event for the Career and Civic Engagement Center summer funding recipients, this networking session provides the opportunity for students to share their internship experiences with the Bryn Mawr community. Family members are invited to talk one-on-one with the students to get their perspective on their summer internships. Discover the depth and breadth of internship opportunities. 

2 - 3 p.m.
Campus Tour:  Grounds of the College
Join Dawn DiGiovanni, associate director of Facilities Services for Grounds, on a walking tour of campus and learn the influence that Frederick Law Olmsted and others had on the development of the campus landscape. 

3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Faculty Talks
The faculty talks are modeled after the popular TED talks. In this session, you have an opportunity to hear from two of our faculty, presenting for 15 minutes each, with ample time for questions and answers. 

4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Welcome and Reception with President Cassidy 
Mingle with the President, senior staff, faculty, and members of the Dean’s Office.

5 - 7 p.m.
Dinner in the Dining Halls
Join your student for dinner in Erdman or New Dorm Dining Hall, compliments of Dining Services. Free to family members; however, tickets are required. 

7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Art Club Mixer
Join the Art Club for a hands-on sampling of the crafts taught during our Community Art Nights, which are held weekly in Arnecliffe Studio.

7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
A Script-in-Hand Reading from Medea
Join Professor Catharine Slusar and the students in the New Works Ensemble as they perform a script-in-hand reading from the classic Greek play Medea and discuss their work with the new version of the play the Bi-College Theater Program has commissioned from Pulitzer Prize winning playwright James Ijames.

7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Shakespeare Performance Troupe
Enjoy a revue of Shakespeare scenes acted and directed by SPT's members!

8 - 9:15 p.m.
Bi-Co Orchestra and Haverford College A Cappella Groups at Haverford College
Enjoy a concert on Friday night that showcases some of our bi-college musical talent; part II will take place at Bryn Mawr Saturday night.

8 - 10 p.m.
Night Market
Night Market is an opportunity for our multicultural student groups to share their culture.  Sample some treats, enjoy the music, and play some carnival games! 

Pop Up Surprise at the Bookshop 

WHEN? Sometime Friday or Saturday

A Few Other Things to Do
During your free time, you could...

• Visit the Perry Garden at the site of the former Perry House.
• Enjoy the farmer’s market in the town of Bryn Mawr on Saturday morning.
• Visit Haverford College's nature trail.
• Check out the student garden adjacent to New Dorm.

Family and Friends Weekend