FAMILY WEEKEND
October 3-5, 2008
Family Weekend is a special time for Marquette families to rejoin their students and share the Marquette experience together. We have planned a weekend full of events and activities for you and your family to enjoy. Please take advantage of the many activities offered!
Special Attractions
Visit the St. Joan of Arc Chapel
10 am to 4 pm
Visit this 15th Century chapel and hear the story of itsrelocation from France to Marquette
Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Museum of Art
Free Admission Daily
Helfaer Tennis Stadium and Recreation Center/Rec Plex
Complimentary passes to the Helfaer Rec Center/Plex are available to all parent and familiy members at registration
Raynor Memorial Libraries
Use your family Weekend library pass to gain access to the Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Marquette Spirit Shop
Stop in for special Family Weekend discounts
Don't miss the Women's Volleyball team!
Friday October 3rd: 7 pm at the Al
- Marquette vs. St. John
Sunday October 5th: 2 pm at the Al
- Marquette vs. Connecticut
Parking is available in the 16th Street Parking Structure on North 16th Street between West Wisconsin Avenue and West Wells Street and the Wells Street Parking Structure, 1240 W. Wells Street. Parking for the entire weekend is $3.
Book Your Hotel
2308 W. Wisconsin Ave.
414-342-8400
300 W. Michigan Ave.
414-291-4122800-321-2211
509 W. Wisconsin Ave.
800-465-4329
333 W. Kilbourn Ave.
414-276-1234
800-233-1234
139 E. Kilbourn Ave.
800-496-7621
411 E. Mason St.
414-272-1937
877-638-7620
424 E. Wisconsin Ave.
414-273-8222
800-558-8222
176 W. Wisconsin Ave.888-271-4656
611 W. Wisonsin Ave.
800-222-TREE
5110 N. Port Washington Road
Glendale, WI 53217
Phone: (414) 964-8484
Weekend Highlights
- Family Picnic
- Sibling Bowling at the Annex
- Meet the Dean
- Friday night fish fry with Comedy Sportz
- Theatre Performance: Moon Over Buffalo
- Featured Film: Wall-E
- Parent Retreat — led by Rev. Fred Zagone, S.J.
- Sacrament of Reconciliation
- Lectures and special presentations
- Lunch for the Whole Family
- Sibling bowling at the Annex
- Marquette Chorus Concert
- Jesuit Reception
- Family Weekend Mass
- Theatre Pre-performance Dinner and Chat
- Dessert and coffee with Comedy Sportz
- Mass
- Family brunch
- Marquette Band Concert on Westrowne Square
- John P. Raynor, S.J., Library
- Al McGuire Center
- Marquette owned Apartment Tours
Family weekend would not be complete without our growing team of Family Weekend Volunteers! Each year our numbers grow as more and more moms and dads join the fun of serving as a Family Weekend volunteer. Volunteers are needed for the registration table and to serve as ticket-takers/greeters throughout the weekend. For more information, contact Molly Dinolfo by e-mail.
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