Family Weekend 2009

School of Social Work
Parents and students are welcome to stop by for a meet and greet of the School of Social Work. Videoclips, posters, students, staff, and faculty will be available to provide a overview of the wide range of opportunities available in the field of social work.
Location: Little Hall, 1st floor
Website: http://www.socialwork.ua.edu/
Contact: Kathleen H. Bolland at (205) 348-3926

Family Weekend Check-In
Please stop by the Ferguson Center any time between 12:00 and 4:00pm to receive your Family Weekend Guide, pick up your t-shirts and confirmation of events you have purchased.
Location: Ferguson Center, 2nd floor
Website: http://familyweekend.ua.edu
Contact: Parent Programs at (205) 348-8404 or parents@ua.edu

Culverhouse College of Commerce and Business
Parents and students are welcome to stop by and visit with members of the Undergraduate Student Services Staff of C&BA. Staff will be available to answer questions and meet the families of their students.
Location: Bidgood Hall #10

President’s Mansion Open House
Enjoy a tour the President’s Mansion built between 1839 and 1841. According to tradition, Louisa Frances Garland, wife of president Landon C. Garland, valiantly saved the stately residence from destruction when Union troops destroyed the campus in April 4, 1865.
Location: President's Mansion
Contact: Parent Programs at (205) 348-8404 or parents@ua.edu

Social Networking for Parents-
Do you know what your student is up to on Facebook? Social-networking has become a daily online hangout for many college students and one University of Alabama expert will share this information and encourage our parents to join as well.
Location: TBD
Contact: Parent Programs at (205) 348-8404 or parents@ua.edu

Capstone College of Nursing
Parents and students are welcome to stop by for a meet and greet of the faculty of the Capstone College of Nursing.
Location: Russell Hall
Website: http://nursing.ua.edu/
Contact: Capstone College of Nursing at (205) 348-2616 or nursing@bama.ua.edu

Road Bike Sander’s Ferry
Leisurely road biking on the outskirts of Tuscaloosa. All equipment and guides provided.
Location: UA Outdoor Recreation Offices
Cost: $20/person
Website: http://urec.sa.ua.edu/ornews.cfm
Contact: Lance Haynie at (205) 348-4701 or lhaynie@sa.ua.edu

Family Weekend Story Time
Parents and young children, or those who aspire to work with young children are welcome to attend our interactive Story Time. Stories, activities, refreshments available.
Location: McLure Education Library
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.lib.ua.edu/libraries/mclure/
Contact: Helga Visscher at (205) 348-6055 or hvissche@ua.edu

Meet and Greet with Big Al
Location: TBA
Contact: Parent Programs at (205) 348-8404 or parents@ua.edu

A-Phiesta
Alpha Phi will be hosting an “A-Phiesta” at the Alpha Phi house. There will be plenty of food and a raffle with a lot of fun prizes so come join us!
Location: Alpha Phi House, 921 Colonial Dr., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Cost: $5/person
Website: http://www.alphaphialabama.com
Contact: Courtney Woodworth at cdwoodworth@gmail.com or (678) 662-2224.

Alabama Volleyball vs. Georgia
Come support the Crimson Tide's Volleyball team as they take on SEC rival, the University of Georgia!
Location: The Coleman Coliseum "CAVE"
Cost: Single Adult - $3.00; Youth & Students - Free Website: http://www.rolltide.com

Rolling on the River with the Tide! (PLEASE NOTE: The 1st riverboat cruise at 7:00pm is now full)
Big Al, Alabama cheerleaders, and The Million Dollar Bad will join parents and families on a riverboat cruise down the Black Warrior River. Join the Tuscaloosa County Alumni chapter for their 9th annual cruise benefiting the chapter scholarships fund.
Location: Landing behind old Tuscaloosa Chevrolet on River Road - Jack Warner Parkway.
Cost: $22/person
Website: http://alumni.ua.edu/
Contact: David Wilson at dwilson@alumni.ua.edu or (205) 348-1551 or Carol Wright at cwwright4@comcast.net.

Continental Breakfast - St. Francis Catholic Church & Student Center
Students and families are invited to join us in St. Francis Social Hall for a casual continental breakfast between our 9:00 AM Mass and 11:00 AM Mass.
Location: St. Francis Church & Student Center – 811 5th Ave (on campus)
Cost: No charge for UA students & families
Website: http://www.stfrancisuofa.com
Contact: Susan Nelms at (205)758-5672 or susan.nelms@stfrancisuofa.com

Morning Paddle on the Black Warrior
Peaceful morning paddle on the Black Warrior River
Location: UA Outdoor Recreation Offices
Cost: $20/person
Website: http://urec.sa.ua.edu/ornews.cfm
Contact: Lance Haynie at (205) 348-4701 or lhaynie@sa.ua.edu

United Methodist (and friends) Worship & Lunch
Families are invited to attend a special student-led worship service at Trinity United Methodist Church followed by lunch at our Wesley Foundation Student Center. Reservations for lunch can be made by calling the Wesley Foundation at (205) 758-3502 or e-mailing at wesley@dbtech.net.
Location:Worship at Trinity United Methodist (729 Bryant Drive by Tutwiler) Lunch at Wesley Foundation (Hackberry at 9th Street across from Burke Hall)
Cost: Worship Free. Lunch Donation (Reservations by Sept. 16)
Website: http://www.dbtech.net/wesley
Contact: Rev. Ken Smith or Rev. Michelle Hunter at (205)758-3502 or wesley@dbtech.net

Student Affairs Brunch
Join other families and the division of Student Affairs for a southern brunch hosted by the Parents Association. Families will have the opportunity to mingle with University administrators during a special meal to conclude the weekend. Tickets are $25 per person and should be purchased in advance. All proceeds benefit the Parents Association.
Cost: $25 per person
Location: Ferguson Center Ballroom
Contact: Parent Programs at (205) 348-8404 or parents@ua.edu

Alabama Volleyball vs. Auburn
Come support the Crimson Tide's Volleyball team as they take on SEC rival, Auburn University!
Location: The Coleman Coliseum "CAVE"
Cost: Single Adult - $3.00; Youth & Students - Free
Website: http://www.rolltide.com