News Release
September 2000

Family Day at Moravian College set

Parents, siblings, other family members, and friends of Moravian College students will get a chance to experience campus life Saturday, September 16, during the college’s annual Family Day, a fall celebration at Moravian.

The day’s events begin with a morning "coffee session" where students and their families can chat with college administrators. Moravian College student life administrators and members of the Parents’ Council will be on hand.

Following the session and a welcome by Moravian College president, Dr. Ervin J. Rokke, Family Day participants will attend one of several presentations on campus-related topics, including "Academic Opportunities Beyond the Classroom," "From a Distance: How to Support Your Student's Life and Career Planning" and "Back to the Future: A Look Inside the Classroom." Prior to lunch, there will be a reception with faculty and administration.

A festive lunch will be held in Johnston Hall featuring a Mexican Fiesta and the sounds of a mariachi band. After lunch, students and families are invited to take in the action as Moravian’s football team takes Albright College at 1:00 p.m. The women’s tennis team hosts Franklin & Marshall and the field hockey team takes on Messiah College at noon, the women’s soccer team battles Haverford College at 3:30 p.m., and the Volleyball team plays Muhlenberg at 6:00 p.m.

For those who prefer culture over sports, the Mexican Independence Day Festival will be held in Foy Concert Hall, Church Street Campus from noon to 4:00 p.m. The festival is sponsored by the Mexican Cultural Center of Philadelphia and the Moravian College Music Institute. The fourth annual Mexican Independence Day Festival at Moravian will feature a variety of performances showcasing regional Mexican dances and folk songs and will include the official ceremony of El Grito de Delores or "Cry for Independence."

The day’s activities conclude with a Mass in Borhek Chapel and a Family Night dinner in the HUB Pavilion featuring a concert performance by Dave Binder, a storyteller, comedian, and songwriter. Binder has become a "tradition" on many college campuses throughout the country. Named Entertainer of the Year on the college circuit for ten years running, he has delighted his audiences with a repertoire showcasing the best of James Taylor, Simon and Garfunkel, favorite tv theme songs and much more.—you won’t want to miss this highly entertaining personality.

For registration information on Family Day at Moravian College, contact the College’s information desk at (610) 861-1491.

Moravian College is a private, coeducational, selective liberal arts college located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Tracing its founding to 1742, it is recognized as America's sixth-oldest college. Visit the Web site at www.moravian.edu.