Moravian College Family Day

Saturday, September 17

Read Family Day Letter (.pdf)
View Family Day Brochure (.pdf)

Schedule of Events

9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Coffee and Conversation, HUB

We welcome you to campus as you register for the day!

Meet your student's professors up close and personal in the HUB, where departments will host families for coffee and conversation.

10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Interest Sessions

Families and friends may choose one of the following sessions to attend, and another during the next time period (11:00 to 11:45 a.m.). The final schedule and room listing will be posted at registration.

The Moravian College Promise- "Strong Academic Major"
Coordinator: Katie Desiderio, Associate Professor of Business Economics

This session will cover the unique aspect of Moravian College's commitment to cultivating strong academic majors for our students, specifically from a Management faculty member's perspective. Pedagogical practices will be discussed using specific examples of how our faculty encourages student curiosities through both hands-on and team-based learning, connecting theory and practice, and of course the personal touches provided by our faculty members.
The Moravian College Promise- "Hands-on Experience"
Coordinators: Katie Dantsin, Director of Center for Leadership and Service & Amy Saul, Director of Career Development

Explore the various hands-on learning opportunities offered to students through the Career Center and Center for Leadership and Service. Internships, volunteer service, job shadowing, leadership programs, and mentor programs prepare students for meaningful participation in the world. Presenters will discuss programs and activities such as e-Portfolio, Backpack to Briefcase, On Campus Recruiting, Liaison Program, Career Connections, LeaderShape, Community Fellows, Emerging Leaders, The 1742 Experience, United Student Government (USG), as well as club and organizational leadership.
The Moravian College Promise- "Deeper Enjoyment of Life"
Coordinator: Kerry Sethi, Director of International Studies

Moravian College students are strongly encouraged to add a study-abroad experience to their liberal arts education. All majors can study abroad and earn credit towards their Moravian degree programs. Come and learn about opportunities for your student to spend a May term, summer, semester, or year in programs available throughout the world. Support your student by helping to plan now for the academic and personal experience of a lifetime.

11:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Interest Sessions Repeated

12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.

Tailgate Picnic

PPHAC Patio
It's a great day to be a Hound—and a hungry Hound as well. You won't want to miss our fun-filled tailgate picnic in the middle of campus. Our marching band and cheerleaders will entertain us as we enjoy good food and fellowship as good hounds do! Tickets are required.

1:00 p.m.

Field Hockey

Betty Prince Field
Moravian vs. Drew University

2:00 p.m.

Football

Steel Field
Moravian vs. Johns Hopkins

2:00 p.m.

Afternoon Activities

Tour of Historic Bethlehem
Tour of SteelStacks
Shopping in Downtown Bethlehem

4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m

5th Quarter Party

HUB Marketplace
Enjoy the great food and frivolity after the game in the Marketplace (Dining Room). All are invited for hearty food, tunes and great fun. Tickets will be sold at the door- no need to register in advance.

5:15 p.m. (or immediately after football game)

Mass

Borhek Chapel, Comenius Hall