Friday, September 234:30 PM – 8:30 PM Registration The DeNaples Center, 1st Floor Lobby7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Family Weekend President’s Reception Edward R. Leahy, Jr. Hall, Kane Forum, 2nd 8:00 PM University Players Present: The Birds McDade Center for the Literary and Performing Arts, Royal Theater8:30 PM Late Night at Scranton: Family Outdoor Movie Night Dionne Green

Saturday, September 248:30 AM – 3:00 PM Registration The DeNaples Center, 1st Floor Lobby 8:30 AM Scranton Sightseeing On Your Own8:30 AM Bike Scranton The DeNaples Center Patio9:00 AM – 9:45 AM Campus Tours The DeNaples Center, 2nd Floor Lobby9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Special Interest Sessions The DeNaples Center, 4th Floor

Career Development and Your Student Ballroom A E, I and U: Emotional Intelligence Moskovitz TheaterA Plant-Based Diet: The Benefits McDonnell Room (405)

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Siblings’ U Condron Hall, Lawn & 1st Floor10:45 AM – 11:45 AM Special Interest Sessions The DeNaples Center, 4th Floor

Scranton 201 McDonnell Room (405)Everything You Ever Wanted to Ask a Jesuit Moskovitz Theater

11:00 AM Scranton Women’s Rugby vs. Shippensburg University South Side Sports Complex11:00 AM Landmark Conference Women’s Volleyball Game vs. Susquehanna University John Long

Center11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Community Fair The Royal Way 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Parents’ Executive Council Meeting (Invitation Only) Brennan Hall, Rose Room 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Refugee Simulation Presented by the Center for Service and Social Justice TDC 4th Floor 1:00 PM Landmark Conference Field Hockey Game vs. Moravian College Fitzpatrick Field1:00 PM Scranton Men’s Rugby vs. East Stroudsburg University South Side Sports Complex1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Reflections at Chapman Lake Conference & Retreat Center at Chapman Lake 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM Campus Tours The DeNaples Center, 2nd Floor Lobby 4:00 PM Family Weekend Mass The Byron Center4:00 PM Landmark Conference Women’s Volleyball Game vs. Juniata College John Long Center 7:30 PM In Concert: The Joseph Boga Octet Houlihan-McLean Center 8:00 PM University Players Present: The Birds McDade Center for the Literary and Performing Arts, Royal Theater 8:30 PM – 11:00 PM USPB After Dark: Family Weekend Edition The DeNaples Center

Sunday, September 2510:00 AM – 2:30 PM Brunch on Your Own The DeNaples Center, Fresh Food Company, 3rd Floor

2:00 PM University Players Present: The Birds McDade Center for the Literary and Performing Arts, Royal Theater

Ticketed event.

Event Details RegistrationA warm welcome awaits you when you check in to receive your Family Welcome bag and personalized schedule. The cost of registration is $35 per family.

Family Weekend President’s Reception

The University of Scranton’s President, Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., extends his

warmest greeting to you! Enjoy refreshments and the opportunity to

meet members of our campus community as well as other parents from

all over the country. Space is limited, and tickets are required at $15 per

person.

University Players Present: The Birds

In Aristophanes’ classic comedy, The Birds, Euelpides and Pisthetarus

escape Athens, where the citizens are too busy arguing about laws, and

become denizens of Cloud Cuckooland, where they live as birds. As funny

and topical as it was when it was written in 414 BCE, The Birds questions

if we can ever build a wall around those we want to keep out. Tickets

can be purchased by calling the box office at (570) 941-4318.

Late Night at Scranton: Family Outdoor Movie Night

Bring a blanket and gather as a family to catch an outdoor movie on the

Dionne Green! Plan to enjoy popcorn and other classic movie snacks at

this annual event which is sponsored by Late Night at Scranton .

Scranton Sightseeing Visit highlights of the city we call home! Experience a piece of

nature inthe city with a walk along the Lackawanna River Heritage

Valley Trail, orfor a historical perspective, visit the Steamtown National

Historic Site ison Lackawanna Avenue. Want a combination of the two? Head

upto Nay Aug Park and take a walk around the park, followed by

a visit tothe Everhart Museum. Information about these and other area

sites willbe available at registration and on Guidebook.

Campus ToursAs you take a campus tour, not only will you visit our exceptional buildings, you’ll also learn about the University’s rich history and culture.

Bike ScrantonBike Scranton is a cooperative program between the University of Scranton Office of Sustainability and the Lackawanna Valley Heritage Authority. All University of Scranton students and families may borrow a bicycle as long as they can provide a photo ID and are at least 18 years of age. Bikes will be available on the DeNaples Center patio, and tours are self-guided.

Special Interest SessionsCareer Development and Your Student Representatives from The Gerard R. Roche Center for Career Development will discuss ways in which they help students focus oncareer decisions that are consistent with their unique talents,

aspirations, and vision for living.

E, I and U: Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize our own

and others'feelings, motivate ourselves and others, and manage our own

emotions and those in our relationships. Contrary to popular belief, EI is

much more important than IQ when predicting life and work success,

and it hasa more profound effect on your relationships and outcomes.

Dr. Jeremy R. Brees, Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship, will

discuss emotional intelligence in a clear and concise way, and show

how it ispossible to develop your own EI. 

A Plant-Based Diet: The Benefits Learn about the benefits of a plant-based diet and how to begin to incorporate positive changes into your daily diet, increase your consumption of whole foods and decrease the risk of chronic disease. Presented by Dr. Joan Grossman.

Scranton 201We introduced you to the City of Scranton at New Student Orientation. Now, Director of Community and Government Relations Julie Schumacher Cohen will moderate a panel of Scranton “experts,” who will fill you in on everything you need to know about the Electric City. You will leave this session having learned how the University and community partner with each other and also where to shop, eat and locate available discounts during Family Weekend.Everything You Ever Wanted to Ask a JesuitUniversity Chaplain Rev. Rick Malloy, S.J., shares with his audience how The University of Scranton gets students thinking about their own spirituality and impact on the world. During this session, Father Rick will answer questions that you have always wanted to ask a Jesuit.

Siblings’ UHome can feel quiet when your college student is not there. Here is the opportunity for your children to reconnect and catch up. Our Resident Assistants have put together exciting activities appropriate for all ages.

Community Fair Stop by the Royal Way to explore a variety of goods and services that our area small businesses have to offer. The fun will include games, family photo opportunities and student club fundraisers.

Refugee Simulation Take a 20 minute journey, as students and families become enlightened on the struggles of refugees around the world. Arrive at the border as you’re given a refugee identity and walk through five interactive stations, including food, water, and shelter. The impact of this event will last well past the weekend as you learn how to make a difference in the lives of refugees in your community. Presented by the Center for Service and Social Justice.

Reflections at Chapman Lake Take a scenic ride to Chapman Lake and tour the grounds where our students connect with their faith and our Jesuit mission when attending one of our many retreat offerings. Members of the Campus Ministries staff will be available to provide information to visitors, and the grounds will be available to explore. Address: 1226 Chapman Lake Road, Jermyn, PA. Directions are available on the Campus Ministries website (please visit at your leisure, as transportation will not be provided).

Family Weekend MassJoin our community as we celebrate the Eucharist and commissioning of new Student Ministers at the 2015 Family Weekend Mass. Families of all faith commitments are warmly welcome.

In Concert: The Joseph Boga OctetJoin us for a special evening of live jazz as we welcome The Joseph Boga Octet to the Houlihan-McLean Center. Boga has performed in a diverse array of venues, both in the U.S. and abroad, with an impressive roster of both established and emerging artists. Members of his octet are among the most accomplished young jazz musicians on the NY scene, and the ensemble’s recent performances include a week long engagement at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola. (www.josephboga.com)

USPB After Dark: Family Weekend Edition Join the University of Scranton Programming Board (USPB) as they transform the DeNaples campus center into a family entertainment complex! Featuring multiple attractions throughout the building, including a live, interactive game show, Scranton bingo, photo booths, and more, this is an exciting family event that is not to be missed. Sponsored by the USPB.

Brunch on Your OwnThe Fresh Food Company invites you to enjoy a traditional University of Scranton Sunday brunch. Fresh Food Company can be paid for onsite by using your student’s swipe on their Royal ID card or by paying cash. Cost TBD. Thank you to our sponsor: