Moravian College Family Day

Saturday, September 22

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 am). The final schedule and room listing will be posted at registration.

Victimization and Bullying Among School-Aged Children
Coordinator: Michelle E. Schmidt, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Chair of Psychology, Director of Academic Leadership Programs

What is the nature of peer and friend interactions at school? Why do kids bully each other? Why do they let themselves be bullied? These questions will be explored along with suggestions on what children, parents, and teachers can do to deal with the problem. Data from a public school district and an independent school will be used to show what bullying looks like in different school environments. Media responses to bullying trends will also be discussed. And, be forewarned, we will dive into the topic but not have nearly enough time to cover everything!
Meaningful Participation in the World
Coordinators: Katie Dantsin, Director of Center for Leadership and Service & Amy Saul, Director of Career Development

Explore 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 Study Abroad Experience
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, fellowship and fun! Reservations are required.

1:00 p.m.

Women’s Soccer
HUB Quad

Moravian vs. Catholic University

1:00 p.m.

Football
Steel Field

Moravian vs. Dickinson College

2:00 p.m.

Discover Bethlehem

Tour of Historic Bethlehem
Tour of SteelStacks
Shopping in Downtown Bethlehem

3:30 pm

Men's Soccer
HUB Quad

Moravian vs. Catholic University

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

Mass
Borhek Chapel, Comenius Hall

6:00 pm

Italian Buffet
Clewell Dining Hall, Hurd Campus

Plan to join us for a sumptuous buffet cooked by our own chef and then enjoy the faculty recital— a new Family Day program.

Limited seating for the buffet.
Reservations are required.

7:30 pm

Faculty Gala Recital
Foy Concert Hall

Our Music Department is pleased to present a showcase of music by our talented faculty— vocal, jazz, classical and much more!

Free.