Family Day

Family Day 2023

Saturday, October 28

Priority registration, which includes discounted fees, closes Sunday, September 10. The final deadline for registration is Sunday, October 15.

Register for Events

Schedule

Saturday, October 28

  • 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Family Day Check-In, Haupert Union Building Kiosk and the 1742 Plaza
  • 9:30 a.m. | Grab ’n Go Breakfast, Dorm Circle
  • 10 - 10:45 a.m. | Donuts with the Deans, Haupert Union Building
  • 11 - 11:45 a.m. | State of the University Address by President Bryon L. Grigsby ’90, P’22, P’26, Haupert Union Building Pavilion
  • 12 - 1:30 p.m. | Tailgate Lunch, Academic Quad
  • 1 p.m. | Greyhound Football vs. Susquehanna University, Steel Field
  • 4 p.m. | Women’s Volleyball vs. Susquehanna University, Johnston Hall

Detailed Schedule

Registration is required for all events unless otherwise noted.

Family Day Check-In
9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Kiosk, Haupert Union Building, and the 1742 Splotch

Check in for the day in one of two locations, then head down to dorm circle to enjoy a grab ‘n go breakfast. Learn about how you can engage with the University through family philanthropy and engagement programs. Mix and mingle with fellow Hound families. 

Scavenger Hunt
9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Various Locations

Upon check-in, you will receive a scavenger hunt card. You will have the opportunity to complete tasks, trivia, and photo challenges to be entered into a contest to have dinner with prominent figures on campus. The more challenges you complete the higher the chances of you winning. More information will be available at check-in, pre-registration is not required. 

Donuts with the Deans
10 a.m - 10:45 a.m. | Pavilion, Haupert Union Building

Come and meet our deans over donuts! They will be available to meet in person and answer questions about the school or program your student is in. You may even be able to check off one of the scavenger hunt challenges here. 

State of the University Address by President Dr. Bryon L. Grigsby ’90, P’22, P’26
11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | Prosser Auditorium, Haupert Union Building

Moravian’s President, Bryon L. Grigsby ’90, P’22, P’26 will present the State of the University Address with updates on current Moravian happenings and what’s in store in the near future. This event will be livestreamed for those not attending in-person, please register for the link. This may even be another opportunity for you to check off one of the scavenger hunt challenges. 

Tailgate Lunch
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Academic Quad

Enjoy a tailgate-style lunch and fun lawn games for the whole family. In addition, there will be representatives from our academic and administrative offices available throughout the Academic Quad to answer questions about the variety of services their offices provide to students.

Priority Registration - $20 per person
Regular Registration - $30 per person
Children under 10 may eat for free

Greyhound Football vs. Susquehanna University
1 p.m. | Steel Field

Join us at Steel Field and watch as the Greyhounds take on the Susquehanna University River Hawks.
Students are free with their ID, no ticket is needed. Each student will receive two complimentary football tickets. These free tickets will be emailed to your student
at their moravian.edu address. To purchase additional tickets please click here. You will receive your football tickets electronically after your purchase is complete. 

Women’s Volleyball vs. Susquehanna University
4 p.m. | Johnston Hall

Join us at Johnston Hall and watch as the Greyhounds take on the Susquehanna University River Hawks

Hotel Blocks

Below are hotels offering Moravian families exclusive discounts for the weekend of Family Day. When making a reservation, please be sure to mention you are a Moravian family in town for Family Day to receive the discounted rate.

Historic Hotel Bethlehem
437 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
1-888-231-9320 | Website

$279/night (room type decided upon reservation)

Two-night minimum stay. Room(s) must be reserved by September 27 to receive the discounted rate. Ask to book in the "Moravian Family Weekend Room Block."

Hampton Inn & Suites
200 Gateway Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18017
1-610-868-2442 | Website

Two Queen Standard: $165/night
King Standard: $165/night
King Duite: $165/night

Room(s) must be reserved by September 29 to receive the discounted rate.

Fairfield by Marriott
2140 Motel Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18018
1-800-228-2800 | Website

Two Queen Standard: $159/night
King Standard: $159/night

Room(s) must be reserved by September 27 to receive the discounted rate. Ask to book in the "Moravian Family Weekend Room Block."

Lehigh Valley Hotel, SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western
300 Gateway Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18017
610-866-5800 | Website

Double: $139/night (room type decided upon reservation)

Room(s) must be reserved by October 17 to receive the discounted rate. Ask to book in the "Moravian Family Weekend Room Block."