Penn State Berks Family and 首页coming Weekend
Penn State Berks welcomes alumni and family members of students to the college’s annual Family and 首页coming Weekend, 星期五, 10月. 7, to Sunday, 10月. 9. This year’s theme is "首页 Sweet 首页coming".
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Penn State Berks alumni and family members of students are invited to the college’s annual Family and 首页coming Weekend, 星期五, 10月. 7, to Sunday, 10月. 9. This year’s theme is "首页 Sweet 首页coming."
The weekend will include activities for the entire family, including social and athletic events that showcase the campus. Most events are free and open to all attendees unless otherwise noted, but many require advance registration.
星期五, 10月. 7
Float-Building Party下午1点到7点.m., B2 Parking Lot in front of the Beaver 体育运动 and Wellness Center
Bring the whole family to watch our student organizations put their creativity to the test as they construct their best parade floats for Saturday’s homecoming parade at 12 p.m. Floats will be judged, and the winning organizations will receive funding to host a social for their members.
Bonfire with Karaoke and Live Music, 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., Luerssen and Perkins Lawns
Kick off homecoming weekend with the annual bonfire, described as a sight to behold. Join us for an evening of music, snacks, and camaraderie. Sponsored by the Student Government Association.
Saturday, 10月. 8
Legacy Breakfast, 8:45 a.m., 校友 Tent on Perkins Lawn, advance registration is required.
Penn State alumni parents, grandparents, and/or siblings who have a family member attending Penn State Berks are invited to celebrate their Penn State legacy at this event. Attendees will share memories and traditions while enjoying a complimentary breakfast.
家长 & Family FAQ Session, 10 a.m., Perkins Student Center, Room 3
父母 and families are invited to this special session, where there will be an open forum to meet with professional 工作人员 and discuss questions or concerns, as well as learn the current 新s at Penn State Berks.
Free Attractions, 11 a.m. 到3点.m., Perkins Lawn, Perkins Plaza and adjacent lawns
Attendees are invited to stroll across the campus and enjoy street performers, 免费赠品, inflatables, and other attractions that will provide fun for the whole family.
野餐, 11:30 a.m. 至下午1:30.m., Perkins Lawn Tent, advance registration is required 在9月. 30.
校友, students, 教师, 工作人员 and their families are invited to attend a free picnic. Due to space limitations, the maximum number of guests per party is five. (Current Berks students should be included in the party total.)
首页coming Parade,中午
学生, 教师, and 工作人员 will make their way through campus, each bringing their own unique representation to our parade. Follow the signs for the best view between the Luerssen Science Building and the Perkins Student Center. Floats and performances will be judged for a chance to win cash prizes for their organization.
校友 Welcome, 12:30 to 2 p.m., 校友 Tent, Perkins Lawn, advance registration is required.
Berks alumni are invited to stop by the 校友 Tent, to pick up a free alumni gift, enjoy light refreshments, and mingle with 教师, 工作人员, and fellow alumni.
校友 Society Meet & 问候, 12:30 to 2 p.m., 校友 Tent, Perkins Lawn, no advanced registration required.
Stop by the Berks 校友 Society tent for free Penn State Berkey Creamery ice cream and learn more about upcoming events this fall.
Women’s Soccer vs. Penn College, 1 p.m., Beaver 体育运动 and Wellness Center Turf Field
Crowning of the 2022 首页coming Royalty, 1:45 p.m., Lion Shrine
Cheer on and celebrate the 2022 Penn State Berks 首页coming Court.
Berks Benefitting THON Vera Bradley and Sports Bingo下午3点到5点.m., Perkins Lawn Tent
Attendees are invited to play bingo and have a chance to win Vera Bradley, sports memorabilia, and other great prizes while raising funds for Penn State Berks Benefitting THON. Ticket Price: $20 in advance, $25 at the event. To purchase tickets in advance, contact Emily Smith at [email protected].
Men’s Soccer vs. Penn College, 3:30 p.m., Beaver 体育运动 and Wellness Center Turf Field
Blue and White Society Tie-Dye Event, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Perkins Lawn Mini Tent
The Blue and White Society, a student organization, will host their annual tie-dye event. Participants can bring their own whites or purchase available items at the event. For more information, contact Blue and White Society president Liana Vega at [email protected].
Dinner available in Tully’s, starting at 4:30 p.m., a la 车te dining.
The Great DuBois: Two-Person Circus Extraordinaire, 5 p.m., Perkins Student Center Auditorium
A fast-paced, high-energy circus show for all ages, showcasing incredible feats of juggling, hula hoops, 独轮脚踏车, aerial and circus stunts, contortion, magic and audience interaction — all wrapped up in a blanket of comedy. Simply put, the Great DuBois’ is the most unique two-person circus show you will ever see.
G.O.L.D. 团聚, 6 p.m., The Pike Cafe, 930 Pike Street, 阅读, advance registration required.
All Penn State Berks graduates of the last decade — you are invited to this special alumni event. Spend the evening socializing with fellow alumni. Cost is $20 per person by 10月. 1; $25 at the door. For additional information, visit, 博克斯.事业单位.edu/family-homecoming-weekend.
Sunday, 10月. 9
Berks Benefitting THON 5K, 10 a.m. to noon, Perkins Plaza
Race day registration will begin at 8:45 a.m. 这个3.1-mile run or 1-mile walk supports Berks Benefitting THON’s goal of raising funds and awareness for pediatric cancer. Cost is $25 在9月ember 10; $30 from Sept. 11 — day of the race. Advance registration includes a T-shirt. For more information or to register in advance, visit 网站.事业单位.edu/博克斯benefittingthon77/5k/ or contact Arizona Shreck at [email protected].
SAE Baja Car Show, 10 a.m. 到1p.m., G4 Parking Lot, located to the left of the Franco Building
This 车 show raises funds for the Penn State Berks SAE BAJA Club to allow engineering student members to design, 构建, and test off-road vehicles. All types and models of vehicles are eligible to participate, whether old, 新, 车, 卡车, 自行车, 恢复, 修改, project 构建, 等. Prizes will be awarded by class such as best domestic, best import, best project, and best overall. For more information, contact SAE BAJA Club President Cody Fitser at [email protected].
Women’s Soccer vs. York College,中午, Beaver 体育运动 and Wellness Center Turf Field
Penn State Berks Clean Up, 2 p.m., meet at Perkins Plaza
Attendees are invited to help us clean up the 222 off ramp at Broadcasting Road, around our campus. Penn State Berks is working with PennDOT on this project. Supplies will be provided including gloves, trash bags and more. For more information, contact Angie DiJiacomo at [email protected].
Questions regarding the family portion of Family and 首页coming Weekend can be directed to Angie Dijiacamo at [email protected] and questions about the alumni events can be directed to Heather Wise at [email protected].
