News Release
September 2003
(Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) — Parents, siblings,
family members, and friends of Moravian College students will experience
campus life on Saturday, September 13, during the college’s annual
Family Day, a fall celebration at Moravian.
The day’s events begin with a morning "coffee
session" when students and their families can chat with Moravian
College student life administrators and members of the Parents’ Council.
At 9:30 a.m., families will be welcomed by Moravian
College president, Dr. Ervin J. Rokke in the HUB Pavilion. Afterwards,
Family Day participants may attend one of several interest sessions
on campus-related topics.
Joanne Belletti-Molle ’82 will present “Life
after Moravian: An alumni perspective about career opportunities.” Alumni
will share their perspectives on how Moravian prepared them for the
work-world and fostered their abilities to be successful.
David Bennett, college chaplain, and Phyllis Walsh,
director of community service, will present, “Finding your spirit,
nourishing your soul.” The session will offer a look at the opportunities
for student enrichment thought community stewardship and spiritual
connections.
Dr. Michelle Schmidt, assistant professor of psychology,
will present “Back to the future: Psychology 101.” Her
presentation will focus on techniques that facilitate memory retrieval.
Dr. Chris Jones, assistant professor of biology, will present “Back
to the future: Biology 101,” a look at what animal behavior tells
us about human behavior.
Athletic events are a big part of the day as the women’s
tennis team takes on Juniata at noon at the Hoffman Courts. At 1:00
p.m., the field hockey team plays Fairleigh Dickinson at the Betty
Prince Field, and the Greyhound football team will tackle Juniata at
1:00 p.m., at Steel Field.
A festive lunch will be held in Johnston Hall featuring
the sounds of summer and the tastes of the boardwalk.
For those who prefer science and culture over sports,
there are a host of activities from 2 to 4 p.m. The Payne Gallery will
be exhibiting recent acquisitions to the permanent collection. Tours
will be given of the Priscilla Payne Hurd Academic Complex. A physics
demonstration will be held in Collier Hall of Science by Dr. Kelly
Krieble. For the young ones, the movie Finding Nemo will be shown in
Prosser auditorium.
The day’s activities conclude with a Mass in Borhek
Chapel, followed by a “little Italy” buffet dinner the
HUB Pavilion.
For registration information on Family Day at Moravian
College, contact the College’s information desk at (610) 861-1491.
9:00 am to 10:45 am
HUB Kiosk
You may pick up tickets and a schedule of the day's events. Those
who did not register in advance may do so on site. (Note subsequent
location change at 11:00 am).
Join us for coffee and pastries in the HUB Pavilion. Meet members
of the Parents' Council and learn what they do and how you get involved.
9:30 am
Ervin J. Rokke
President
HUB Pavilion
10:00 am to 10:45 am
Families may choose one of the four sessions to attend, and another
the next time period (11:00 to 11:45 am). The final schedule and
room listing will be posted at registration.
Coordinator: Joanne Belletti-Molle '82
Successful alumni share their perspectives on how Moravian prepared
them for the work world and fostered their abilities to be successful.
Come hear true stories and learn about the real value of education
at Moravian.
Coordinators: David Bennett, College Chaplain, and
Phyllis Walsh, Director of Community Service
This session will provide a brief overview of the numerous opportunities
that are available for student enrichment through community stewardship
and spiritual connections. Learn from the chaplain and the director
of community service how Moravian students enhance the lives of others
and themselves through meaningful service and introspection. Community-based
Federal Work-Study opportunities will also be discussed.
Dust off your notebook, grab your son's or daughter's backpack and
head to class.
Back to the Future I: Psychology 101
Coordinator: Michelle Schmidt, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Dr. Schmidt will present an interactive demonstration followed by
a discussion on features of memory and strategies for remembering
information. You will have opportunities to test your own memory,
and gain a better understanding of what causes memory failure and
what techniques facilitate memory retrieval.
Back to the Future II: Biology 102
Coordinator: Chris Jones, Assistant Professor of Biology
Animals "behave" (or, in the case of certain young people, "misbehave").
Behavioral biologists look at the way animals act. In this class
we will look at different areas within behavioral biology, including: "Where
did the term "pecking order" come from? Why do people feel
cold at 2 or 3 in the morning? What can animals learn and remember
and what (if anything) does this tell us about how people learn and
remember?
11:00 am to 11:45 am
11:00 am
The registration table will move to Johnston Hall for this registration
period.
11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Johnston Hall
Bid summer a final farewell as we head to the beach and savor the
tastes of the boardwalk. Join us for fun food and entertainment (including
wax hands and a caricaturist) while listening to the great tunes
of the Beach Boys era.
Luncheon: no charge to students on a meal plan; $5.00
for children 12 and under, $8.00 for all others.
12:00 noon
Hoffman Tennis Courts
Moravian vs. Juniata
1:00 pm
Betty Prince Field
Moravian vs. Fairleigh Dickinson
Steel Field
Moravian vs. Juniata
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Tours of the Priscilla Payne Hurd Academic Complex
- Payne Gallery exhibit
- Physics demonstration: assistant professor of physics Kelly
- Krieble and students will amaze you with intriguing physics experiments
- Free film in Prosser Auditorium: Finding Nemo
- Campus tours
More information regarding these events will be provided
on Saturday when you arrive on campus.
4:00 pm (or immediately after football game)
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
HUB Dining Room
The tantalizing aromas of Italian food featuring the first-prize
winners of our recipe contest will lure you into "Little Italy" in
the HUB dining room. Join us for a casual dining atmosphere with
your son or daughter. No reservations are necessary. We will seat
you on a first-come, first-serve basis from 4:30 to 7:30 pm.
No charge for students on a meal plan; $6.00 for children
12 and under; $9.50 for all others.
