FAMILY WEEKEND

Family Weekend Check-in
Open noon - 7 p.m., Thwing Center Atrium

At Check-In, you'll receive your Family Weekend folders, schedule of events, free souvenir, and wristband that will allow you access to all of the weekend's programs. The friendly Family Weekend committee will welcome you and answer any questions. Don't forget your non-perishable food item!

Student Talent Showcase
12:30pm - 1:45pm, Thwing Center Atrium

Experience the unique showcase performances of some of our student organizations. Experience music, drama, and much more! Light refreshments provided.

Welcome Dinner
5:45 p.m., Adelbert Gym

President Barbara Snyder cordially invites you and your family to a reception in Case's student center. Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres and beverages with Case families, faculty, and staff. Barbara Snyder will share remarks at 6 p.m. in the Ballroom.

Cedar College Players
8 p.m., Carlton Commons, South Side

The Least Offensive Play in the Whole Darn World by Jonathan Rand

Synopsis:
Keeping college plays clean is tricky. Period.  But with the Scriptcleaner 5000 all inappropriate content that can ruin your favorite plays can be scrubbed clean forever.  The Scriptcleaner 5000 can tone down the violent nature of Shakespear and fix the huge trainwreck known as Rent.

The Actor's Worst Nightmare by Christopher Durang

Synopsis:
In this comical scenario, George Spelvin stumbles onto the stage and is mistaken as an understudy in not one but three different plays.  He is merely an accountant who wandered on the wrong side of the stage at the wrong time.  Quickly he is ushered into place and assured that he will do just fine.  He desperately tries to find out what play he's in, but no one really seems to know or they choose not to tell him because of the jokes that he has played in the past.  George tries to get them to understand that he is an accountant, but somehow gets manipulated into the cast.  He must now replace the leading man in a series of plays that he has never rehearsed for.

Family Weekend Check-in and Coffee
(only necessary if you did not check-in on Friday)
9 a.m. - noon , Thwing Center Atrium

If you were not able to check in with us on Friday, be sure to check-in today. The Family Weekend committee can provide you with campus maps, local information, and lots of advice on how to enjoy your time at Case. You can also pick up the wristbands that will admit you to all Family Weekend events.

Don't forget your non-perishable food item!

Community Service Project
9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Thwing Center Atrium

Spend a little time giving back through our on-campus service projects! We will sort, organize, and bag food donations to accompany Thanksgiving turkeys for Cleveland families and create holiday cards for US troops in Iraq. The following non-perishable food items may be dropped off at the Family Weekend registration table or brought to the Community Service Project event:  

• Cans of Yams or Sweet Potatoes
• Cans of Corn or Green Beans
• Boxes of Instant Mashed Potatoes
• Boxes of Instant Stuffing
• Boxes of Corn Bread Mix

Mini-College Lecture Session
10 a.m., Thwing Center (see mini-colleges)

Case's favorite faculty and staff members offer a special session on an exciting topic of their choice. Please feel free to select one of the lectures.

Family Weekend Tailgate
11 a.m. - 1 p.m., North Residential Village. Located by House 7 and Lot 57 parking garage. (Rain site: The Spot)

Get ready to cheer on the Spartans as they take on Carnegie Mellon. Join the campus community for a casual BBQ before the big game.

Family and Sibling Game Time
12 p.m. - 3 p.m., Village at 115, House 6 and 7

Join the members of the Residence Hall Association for an afternoon of games, activities, and fun for the entire family. There will also be complementary ice cream for the kids (or the kid in all of us).

Case Football Game: Case vs. Carnegie Mellon University
12:05 p.m., Case Stadium - Village at 115

Head over to the stadium for an exciting game. Go Spartans!

Alumni Open House
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Alumni House on North Side

All students and family members are invited to enjoy the new hot spot on campus: The Alumni House! Enjoy some light refreshments and docent-lead tours of Case Western Reserve University's new home away from home for alumni and friends.

Case Western Reserve University's Greek Life program is one of the best in the nation. Known around campus for their involvement, leadership, service, and spirit, Greeks are some of the best students at Case. Stop by our information session to talk to members of Case's fraternities and sororities, and get directions to the Greek houses on campus. Snacks will be provided.

Wine Tasting
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Alumni House on North Side

Master the world of wines in one easy session! Don't let the wine list intimidate you. Participants will discover the basics behind tasting and ordering wine with a meal. All attendees must be 21 or over. Limit 35 people. Hors d’oeuvres included.

Live Entertainment!
7:30 p.m., Thwing Center Ballroom

Sponsored by University Programming Board (UPB).

Cedar College Players Present a Special Play
9 p.m., Carlton Commons, South Side

The Least Offensive Play in the Whole Darn World by Jonathan Rand

Synopsis: Keeping college plays clean is tricky. Period.  But with the Scriptcleaner 5000 all inappropriate content that can ruin your favorite plays can be scrubbed clean forever.  The Scriptcleaner 5000 can tone down the violent nature of Shakespear and fix the huge trainwreck known as Rent.

The Actor's Worst Nightmare by Christopher Durang

Synopsis:In this comical scenario, George Spelvin stumbles onto the stage and is mistaken as an understudy in not one but three different plays.  He is merely an accountant who wandered on the wrong side of the stage at the wrong time.  Quickly he is ushered into place and assured that he will do just fine.  He desperately tries to find out what play he's in, but no one really seems to know or they choose not to tell him because of the jokes that he has played in the past.  George tries to get them to understand that he is an accountant, but somehow gets manipulated into the cast.  He must now replace the leading man in a series of plays that he has never rehearsed for.

Breakfast and Open Forum
10 a.m., Ballroom, Thwing Center. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.

Enjoy breakfast and an open forum with your host Glenn Nicholls, Vice President for Student Affairs. He will update you on various changes within the Case community and answer any questions you might have. Come prepared with questions related to ... well, anything!

Sponsored by The Office of Annual Giving.

Lolly the Trolley (Special Tour): Ethnic Markets Tour
11:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Meet outside Thwing Center, Bellflower Road

Put the world in your shopping bag as we explore the wonderful and varied food stores which serve our ethnically diverse population. Cleveland's history as a melting pot for cultures becomes a shop-till-you-drop experience! Stops may include Italian, Middle Eastern, Hispanic/Caribbean, Asian, Greek, German and, of course, the marvelous West Side Market, one of the largest indoor/outdoor food and produce markets in the world featuring 185 purveyors, many with 4 generations of family ownership. If there is time there will also be a stop at 10,000 Villages Gift Shop or a local restaurant supply store.