Family Weekend
Friday, September 16
Join your son for class!
If you are interested in visiting a class with your son, ask him to talk to his professors to make the necessary arrangements. Space may be limited.
Registration & Information
12 - 4 pm, Graham Hall Patio
Lunch
11 am - 1:45 pm, Pannill Commons
($7.45 per guest)
Atkinson Museum Exhibit: Helen Suzman: Fighter for Human Rights
10 am - 5 pm, Atkinson Museum
Athletic Facility Tour
3-4 pm, meet in front of Graham Hall
Tour Everett Stadium Lounge, Kirk Athletic
Center, Kirby Field House, and Ty Cobb Ballpark.
Wellness Center Open House
3:30 - 5:30 pm, The Wellness Center
Visit the new Wellness Center and meet the Student Health, Counseling Center, and Substance Education staff.
Welcome Reception
4:30 - 5:30 pm, Penshurst Lawn
Reception for families, faculty, and staff
Hosted by members of Parents Council
Rain location: Board Room, Settle Hall
Dinner
Dinner: 5 - 7:30 pm, Pannill Commons
($10.55 per guest)
H-SC Men's Chorus Concert
7 pm, Crawley Forum
C. Frank Archer '73, Conductor
R. David Salvage, Accompanist
"Ghost Walk"
8:15 pm, Parents & Friends Lounge, Venable Hall
History comes to life: meet several of Hampden-Sydney's
past legends, more or less in person
Tour of the H-SC Observatory Canceled due to weather forecast
9 pm, meet at brick plaza between Settle & Morton Halls
Limited van seating is available on a first-come, first served basis.
Tour will be cancelled if weather is inclement.
Party at the Tiger Inn
9 - 11:30 pm, Tiger Inn
Saturday, September 17
Note: College Road will be closed to through traffic from 10 am until 3 pm for pedestrian safety
Registration & Information
9 am - 1 pm
Welcome Tent, Hampden House Lawn
Visit the Bortz Library
9 am - 5 pm
5K Run for Students and Families
9 am, Fulton Field Track
Sponsored by the Cross Country Team
Parent Foru
m Programs
"You Can Do Anything with a Degree from
Hampden-Sydney College"
9:15 - 10 am, Chairman's Room, Settle Hall
Presented by members of the Career Development Office
Meet the Deans of Students
10 - 10:45 am, Board Room, Settle Hall
Learn about the programs and services they offer
Presented by members of the Student Affairs Staff
"Study Abroad: An Opportunity for Global Experience"
"Study Abroad: An Opportunity for Global Experience" 10:45 - 11:30 am, Chairman's Room, Settle Hall
Presented by the Office of Global Education and Study Abroad
Lacrosse: Tiger Varsity Red-White Intersquad Lacrosse Scrimmage
10 am - 12 noon, Hellmuth-Pritzlaff Field
Hampden-Sydney College Bookstore is Open
10 am - 5 pm
Atkinson Museum Exhibit
Helen Suzman: Fighter for Human Rights
10 am - 2 pm, Atkinson Museum
Local Author Book Signing
10 am - 12 noon, Graham Hall Lobby
Francis E. Wood, GM of WFLO Radio, will bring his newest book,
The Toy Maker's Son, and other books to sign
Rugby: Hampden-Sydney vs. Lynchburg College
11 am, Venable Field
Family Picnic
11:30 am - 1 pm, Hampden House Lawn
Featuring fried chicken & picnic fare.
Tickets available at registration. ($10; H-SC students and children 10 and under $5).
Hosted by members of the Parents Council
Rain location: Snyder Hall, Kirk Athletic Center
Football: Hampden-Sydney vs. Ferrum College
1 pm, Fulton Field
Soccer: Hampden-Sydney vs. Greensboro
3 pm, Miller Field
Sunday, September 18
Worship Service at College Church
11 am
The Rev. Dr. David A. Keck, pastor of College Church
and chaplain for Hampden-Sydney College
The Bortz Library is Open
12 noon - 1 am 
Please plan to visit the Bortz Library while you are on campus. The library is open from 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday and from noon to 1 am on Sunday. Make sure you see the fourth floor rotunda, Planisphere mural installed in the interior of the cupola and Cabell Room. Browse our third floor stack area and take advantage of the many reading nooks that exist on each floor. Do you need a computer to check e-mails? There are 18 computers available for your use on the main floor or bring in your laptop to our wireless building. We hope you enjoy your time on campus and welcome you to our Library.