Parents Weekend
Parents Weekend - October 16-18, 2009
All family and friends of current PUC students are invited to the 2009 Annual Parents' Weekend.
» Register or RSVP for Parents Weekend 2009
Schedule of Events
Friday, October 16
- 5:30 p.m.
Registration | Fireside Room
Pick up your registration packet and purchase meal tickets for Sabbath lunch & dinner. Registration packets can also be picked up at Sabbath breakfast and in the church lobby before the service; meal tickets, however, will not be sold on Sabbath.
- 6:00 p.m.
Dinner with the President | Fireside Room
Open the weekend with worship, dinner, and a keynote address from Dr. Heather J. Knight. Hosted by PUC. RSVP required; this event is full.
- 8:00 p.m.
Vespers | Sanctuary
Join the campus in welcoming the Sabbath at our weekly vespers.
- 9:00 p.m.
Interactions | Fireside Room
Relax with your student at the post-vespers hangout.
- 9:00-10:30 p.m.
Star Gazing | Young Observatory
Drop by the Young Observatory (weather permitting) for the best view of our galaxy. Park at the airport and follow signs. Wear shoes appropriate for a dirt road.
Sabbath, October 17
- 9-9:45 a.m.
Breakfast | Winning Hall
Wake up to a continental breakfast with your student's residence hall deans. Hosted by PUC.
- 10:00 a.m.
Majestic Worship | Sanctuary
Worship in a more traditional format, the first of two services offered each Sabbath.
- 11:00-11:15 a.m.
Hospitality | Outside PUC Church
Interact with church members and friends while grabbing a light snack. Hosted by the PUC church.
- 11:00 a.m.
Sabbath School | Scales Chapel
Join College students in their weekly program or join any of the other classes offered.
- Noon Lunch*
Dining Commons
Enjoy Sabbath lunch at our Dining Commons. Meal tickets available for purchase or use your student's ID card.
- 12:10 p.m.
The Gathering | Sanctuary
Worship in a more contemporary setting and format; the second of two services offered each Sabbath.
- 3-5:00 p.m.
Afternoon Activities | Campus
Activities provided:
- Teaching and Learning Center Open House (refreshments)
- Counseling Center Open House
- Rasmussen Art Gallery (open 1-5 p.m.)
- Campus Historical Tour (self guided)
- Elmshaven (own vehicle required; open 2-6 p.m. )
- Hiking (meet at airport)
- 5-7:00 p.m.
Dinner* | Dining Commons
Enjoy Sabbath supper at our Dining Commons. Meal tickets available for purchase or use your student's ID card.
- 7:30 p.m.
Concert | Paulin Hall
Enjoy a music concert featuring PUC student ensembles.
- 8:30 p.m.
Reception | Paulin Hall lobby
Close the evening with a light dessert reception. Hosted by the PUC Alumni Department.
Sunday, October 18
- 10 a.m.-noon, come and go
Brunch | Note new location: Dining Commons, side rooms
Before leaving campus, enjoy brunch with our administration and academic department chairs. RSVP required; this event is full.
* Sabbath lunch and dinner meal tickets are available for purchase at Friday registration, or the meal may be cared for in cash, credit card, or placed on your students' PUC card. Dinner with the President, Sabbath breakfast, and Sunday brunch are all hosted by PUC.
More Information
For additional information, please call the Office of Public Relations at (707) 965-6303 or write to pr@puc.edu.
Lodging can be found on our area lodging page.
RV parking available.