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Family Weekend

We are thrilled to be partnering with our alumni to host Family Weekend during
Homecoming 2012 - All Roads Lead Home.

For Food Events (Shrimp Boil and Garden Party):
Please see information below on cost.
Check-in at the registration table.

For Capitol Steps:
Please reserve your $20 ticket call 863.680.4296
or email jbalfour@flsouthern.edu; students are free.

For Athletic Events:
Families are free at the pass gate by saying "Go Mocs"

FRIDAY, MARCH 16

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. - FSC Bookstore Open
Be sure to stop by the Bookstore to pick up FSC apparel and memorabilia. Parents print off this schedule and show it to receive a 10% discount.
BOOKSTORE

11 a.m. - Founders Convo
Families are welcome to enjoy this academic ceremony. Our Honorary Chancellor is Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, the current Chairman of the American Red Cross, former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Finland (2001-2003), and Founder and CEO of Pace Communications. Ambassador McElveen-Hunter will provide an inspiring address for our students, alumni, and families.
BRANSCOMB AUDITORIUM

2 - 5 p.m. - Florida Southern Career Connection
Encourage your student to attend this opportunity to network with alumni and hear about their professional experience, wisdom, and guidance. Parents are welcome to attend and see the many ways our FSC alumni have gone on to be successful.
NINA B. HOLLIS WELLNESS GYM

3 p.m. - FSC Women's Tennis vs. California (Pa.)
FSC COURTS - FREE

5:30 - 7 p.m. - Shrimp Boil
$15 per person; $7.50 for the student (please send check made payable to FSC - memo line Family Weekend; mail to Student Development, FSC, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr., Lakeland, FL 33801-569)
WATER DOME

7:30 p.m. - Capitol Steps
Don't miss this evening of political satire performed by former Captiol Hill staffers who ignored the conventional wisdom, "Don't quit your day job." No matter who or what is in the headlines, you can bet the Capitol Steps will tackle both sides of the political spectrum and all things equally foolish. What more would you expect from the group that puts the "MOCK" in democracy? Sponsored by Regal Automotive Group. ($20 per ticket, student free with FSC ID); festival seating; To reserve your ticket call 863.680.4296 or email jbalfour@flsouthern.edu)
BRANSCOMB AUDITORIUM


SATURDAY, MARCH 17

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Bookstore Open
Be sure to stop by the Bookstore to pick up FSC apparel and memorabilia. Parents print off this schedule and show it to receive a 10% discount.
FSC BOOKSTORE

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - McKay Archives Open House
FSC Archivist LuAnn Mims hosts an interactive exhibition celebrating the rich history of Florida Southern College. Record your favorite memories of your years to FSC and help identify people in places in historic photos from the FSC archives.
SARAH D. AND L. KIRK McKAY, JR. ARCHIVES CENTER

10 a.m. - FSC Men's Tennis vs. Bentley
FSC COURTS - NO CHARGE

12:00 p.m. - Garden Party Luncheon
Enjoy the gardens of the "Most Beautiful Campus in America" without wilting in the sun. Enjoy this delightful luncheon, featuring President Anne Kerr and help celebrate the accomplishments of the 2012 Alumni Award recipients. Cost is $15 per person. Your student is free.
NINA B. HOLLIS WELLNESS CENTER GYM

1 p.m. - "Get a Kick Out of FSC" - Family Kickball Game
Check in at the Hollis Wellness Center for location and details.
NINA B. HOLLIS WELLNESS CENTER

2 p.m. - Greek Open Houses
FSC's Greek community opens its doors for a visit.
GREEK QUAD

3 p.m. - How Our Students Learn: Engaged Learning Panel
Dr. Kyle Fedler, FSC Provost, leads a discussion with faculty members and their students about Florida Southern's transformational curriculum and engaged learning programs, which have earned national recognition.
WYNEE'S MOC THEATRE--FIRST FLOOR of the CHRISTOVERSON HUMANITIES BUILDING

3-4 p.m. - Senior Graphic Design Show
Come see the first installment of creativity and professionalism displayed by Florida Southern's senior graphic designers in both print and digital media.
MELVIN ART GALLERY

4 p.m. - "Voices From Mariel"
In 1980, Cuban citizens seeking freedom boarded boats at the Port of Mariel to come to the United States. Nearly 125,000 Cuban citizens crowded barely seaworthy boats in search of a better life in America. FSC Associate Professor of Spanish and Latin American Studies and Modern Languages Chair Dr. Jose Manuel Garcia was among those who made it. His award-winning documentary offers a one-of-a-kind look at the lives of Mariel's Cuban-American 30 years later, as well as a rare glimpse into the current living conditions of those who stayed behind. Dr. Garcia will lead a panel discussion about this film with filmmakers Jesse Larson '09, Rob Tritton, and Jim Carleton from NFocus.
BRANSCOMB AUDITORIUM

6 p.m. - FSC Softball vs. Barry
Students free with ID; Families are free by saying "Go Mocs" at the check in table.
BARNETT FIELD

Special Family Weekend Frank Lloyd Wright tours: - Noon and 2 p.m.
Public Frank Lloyd Wright tours - 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
HOLLIS ROOM


SUNDAY, MARCH 18

10:00 A.M. Breakfast Under the Esplanades
Join students and alumni wrapping up Family Weekend/Homecoming for a complimentary continental breakfast before chapel.
OUTSIDE ANNIE PFEIFFER CHAPEL

11 a.m. - Chapel
Enjoy the campus contemporary worship service with your student.
ANNIE PFEIFFER CHAPEL

1:30 p.m. - Mass
ANNIE PFEIFFER CHAPEL

1 p.m. - FSC Women's Softball vs. Barry (DH)
Students free with ID; Families are free by saying "Go Mocs" at the check in table.
BARNETT FIELD