Family Weekend

Friday, September 28th through Sunday, September 30th 2007

Dear Illinois Wesleyan Families,   

On behalf of the IWU Division of Student Affairs, we are happy to invite you to visit Illinois Wesleyan University for our Family Weekend. This fall 2007 we have planned an exciting weekend for you and your students. The weekend will give your family the opportunity to learn about your student’s life on campus and become a part of our community. Family Weekend will begin on the afternoon of Friday September 28th and run through the afternoon of Sunday September 30th. We would love to welcome you to campus to partake in this truly unique opportunity where family comes together.

                    Bill Dwyer '08                                                            Kevin Clark
                               Family Weekend Coordinator                             Assistant Dean of Students

See Hotel Information

Family Weekend '07 Schedule

Brochure  (pdf)

Schedule

Friday September 28th, 2007
4:oo – 7:oo pm     Day One Registration - Hansen Student Center Information Desk

4:3o – 7:3o pm     The Taste - The Eckley Quad

8:oo – 11:oo pm   'Shrek the Third' - Hansen Student Center
        Shrek and Fiona are reluctantly reigning over Far, Far Away, but they dream about returning to their happy confines of the swamp. Unfortunately, the only way that they are going to see their beloved swamp again is if they are able to find the rightful heir to the throne and return him to Far, Far Away. This is the perfect family comedy!

Rated PG

Saturday September 29th, 2007

 7:oo am  – 12:oo pm Day Two Registration - Hansen Student Center Information Desk

9:3o – 1o:3o am     “While Your Student’s Still Sleeping” - CNS 101
9:3o – 1o:3o am     “The Magic of Chemistry” CNS 202

11:oo am – 12:oo pm     “Sounds of IWU” - Westbrook Auditorium

12:3o – 5:oo pm     Picnic Luau on the Quad - Eckley Quad
• food served from 12:oo – 2:oo    

3:3o – 5:3o pm     President’s Reception - President Wilson's home 1201 Park St

6:oo – 8:3o pm     IWU vs. Augustana Football Game - Wilder Field

8:3o – 10:3o pm   Hypnotist Fred Winters - Hansen Student Center

Sunday September 30th

10:oo – 12:oo Chapel Services - Evelyn Chapel        
1o am         Catholic Service       
11:3oam     Non-Denominational Service

12:oo – 1:oo Family Brunch - Bertholf Commons

 Places to Stay

Below is a link to our Admissions page, which has a listing of Bloomington and Normal hotels.

Bloomington - Normal Hotel Listings