Families invited for weekend at Goshen College Nov. 11-13

GOSHEN, Ind. – When young adults go off to college, a new independence is found, but their families are still an important part of their experience and support system.

Parents and family members of Goshen College students are warmly invited to attend Family Weekend Nov. 11-13, which offers the unique opportunity to experience Goshen College with their students, meet their friends and experience this Christ-centered community of faith and learning.

During the weekend families can cheer on the GC men’s basketball team, enjoy the Fall Mainstage “Much Ado About Nothing,” introduce a younger sibling to dorm life, visit with other parents at the Parents Brunch/Seminar, explore the lively tunes of a Lavender Jazz concert, get questions answered at the SST Parents Breakfast and be inspired at Morning Song, a student-led worship service.

Siblings of Goshen College students are welcome to live in the residence halls during the weekend. The Roman Gingerich Recreation-Fitness Center is available for free use during the entire weekend for parents and siblings who have registered for Family Weekend.

Following is a schedule for Family Weekend events:

Friday, Nov. 11, 2005

1-4:30 p.m. – Families Check-in (Union Lobby Welcome Center)

8 p.m. – Fall Mainstage Play “Much Ado About Nothing” (Umble Center)

            This is a high-energy romantic comedy full of Shakespeare’s classic verbal banter, ultimately celebrating the joyous triumph of love over deceit and tomfoolery. Tickets are $8 general / $5 students and seniors. Purchase tickets by calling (574) 535-7566.

Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005

8 a.m.-12 p.m. – Families Check-in (Union Lobby Welcome Center)

9:15-10:45 a.m. – Parents Brunch(Music Center Foyer/Rieth Recital Hall)

This brunch for parents with current teaching faculty will be followed by a special time of information and worship. Registration required.

3 p.m. – Men’s Basketball vs. Davenport U.(Gingerich Recreation-Fitness Center)

Immediately following the game will be a reception for basketball players’ families (Gingerich Recreation-Fitness Center, Room 104)

2-4 p.m. – Prints Art Exhibit (Hershberger Art Gallery, Music Center)

            A collection from the Printworks Gallery in Chicago.

7 p.m. – Lavender Jazz Concert (Sauder Concert Hall, Music Center)

            Lavender Jazz, Goshen College’s Big Band, will present their fall concert “Face the Glory!” with guest trumpeter Danny Barber. Goshen High School’s Crimson Jazz I and Crimson Jazz II will join in on the concert. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for seniors and students, available at the door. GC students admitted free with ID.

8 p.m. – Fall Mainstage Play “Much Ado About Nothing” (Umble Center)

            Tickets are $8 general / $5 students and seniors. Purchase tickets by calling (574) 535-7566.

9:30 p.m. – Late Night Pizza for Younger Siblings (Java Junction, Connector), Registration required.

Sunday, Nov. 13, 2005

9-10 a.m. – SST Parents Breakfast (Westlawn Dining Hall)

10:45 a.m. – Morning Song(Rieth Recital Hall, Music Center)

            Families are warmly invited to join college students in worship at Morning Song, an extension of College Mennonite Church.

2-4 p.m. – Prints Art Exhibit (Hershberger Art Gallery, Music Center)

3 p.m. – Fall Mainstage Play “Much Ado About Nothing” (Umble Center)

            Tickets are $8 general / $5 students and seniors. Purchase tickets by calling (574) 535-7566.

For more information or to register for weekend events, parents can call (574) 535-7565, 1-800-348-7422, ext. 7565 or e-mail parents@goshen.edu.

Editors: Reporters and photographers are welcome at any of the weekend’s events. For more information about this release or to arrange an interview, contact Goshen College News Bureau Director Jodi H. Beyeler at (574) 535-7572 or jodihb@goshen.edu.

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Goshen College, established in 1894, is a four-year residential Christian liberal arts college rooted in the Anabaptist-Mennonite tradition. The college’s Christ-centered core values – passionate learning, global citizenship, compassionate peacemaking and servant-leadership – prepare students as leaders for the church and world. Recognized for its unique Study-Service Term program, Goshen has earned citations of excellence in Barron’s Best Buys in Education, “Colleges of Distinction,” “Making a Difference College Guide” and U.S.News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” edition, which named Goshen a “least debt college.” Visit www.goshen.edu/.