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REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Visit the Family Weekend website at FranklinCollege.edu/familyweekend.
2. Select “Register Now” link on the main page.
3. Complete the form and pay online (if you registered for activities with fees). Don’t want to pay online? No problem! Just mail your check to: Franklin College Family Weekend, 101 Branigin Boulevard, Franklin, IN 46131
4. GET READY TO HAVE A BLAST AT FAMILY WEEKEND!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Which events do I need to pay to attend?
The only events that will require an attendance fee are the Festival Dinner, the Saturday brunch and the sign-making craft. Each event is $5 per attendee, except for Franklin College students and guests under 5 years of age, who are free. Please be sure to register for as many events as you plan to attend, so we can plan accordingly.
Do I need to pay for my current Franklin College student to attend family weekend?
No. Franklin College students and children under 5 years of age are free of charge.
Where can I pick up my sweatshirts?
Pre-ordered shirts will be available at check-in. We conveniently place all your shirts in one bag for easy management.
If I did not order sweatshirts, but decide later I want them, can I still get them?
A limited supply of extra sweatshirts will be available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis at check-in all weekend long. We cannot guarantee availability.
Is there a limit to the number of family and friends who can attend?
No, the more the merrier!
I can only attend one day. Can I still attend? Absolutely! Register for the events you plan to attend so we’ll have an idea of when to expect you.
If I did not indicate that I would be attending an event on my registration form, but change my mind later, can I still attend?
We ask that you please register for the events you plan to attend so we can plan for space and supplies. If that is not possible - or if your plans change - please let us know when you arrive at check-in. If the event requires an attendance fee (festival dinner, brunch or craft) and if space allows, you can sign up.
I have a question that is not answered in this brochure; whom should I contact?
Questions about Family Weekend can be directed to the Center for Student Involvement at 317.738.8096 or at csi@FranklinCollege.edu. The CSI is staffed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays.
AREA HOTELS AND ACCOMMODATIONS
The Ashley Drake B&B
668 East Jefferson Street
Franklin, IN 46131
317.736.0199
Baymont Inn
2122 Holiday Lane
Franklin, IN 46131
317.736.0480
Candlewood Suites Greenwood
1190 North Graham Road
Greenwood, IN 46143
317.882.4300
Courtyard Indianapolis at the Capitol 320 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
317.684.7733
Econo Lodge
176 North Lovers Lane
Franklin, IN 46131
317.560.5525
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott
350 Paris Drive Franklin, IN 46131
317.739.3999
Hampton Inn 12161 North US 31 Edinburgh, IN 46124
812.526.5100
Hampton Inn Downtown Indianapolis
105 South Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46225 317.261.1200
Hampton Inn of Franklin 361 Paris Drive Franklin, IN 46131 317.668.5080
Hilton Garden Inn 5255 Noggle Way Indianapolis, IN 46237 317.888.4814
Hilton Garden Inn
12210 North Executive Drive
Edinburgh, IN 46124 812.526.8600
Hilton Indianapolis 120 West Market Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 317.972.0600
Holiday Inn Express
12225 North Executive Drive
Edinburgh, IN 46124
812.526.4919 or 317.972.0600
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
1180 Wilson Drive
Greenwood, IN 46143 317.881.0600
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown 350 West Maryland Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225 USA 317.822.3500
Quality Inn 150 Lover’s Lane Franklin, IN 46131 317.346.6444
Jameson Inn – Indy South Location
4402 East Creek View Road
Indianapolis, Indiana 46237 317.784.7006
DIRECTIONS TO CAMPUS
From Interstate 65:
Take I-65 to Exit 90/State Road 44 (about twenty miles south of downtown Indianapolis).
Turn west (southbound travelers turn right; northbound travelers turn left) onto State Road 44 and follow it through two stoplights to the flashing red light at Forsythe Street. Turn left (south). Go one block to the next stop sign. This is State Road 44 again (also known as Jefferson Street). Turn right (west).
Proceed to the fourth street on the left which is Branigin Boulevard (look for the Franklin College gateway to greet you). Turn left (south) on Branigin and you have entered the campus.
From Interstate 69:
Follow 69 South to I-465 South / IN-37 South via Exit 0. Merge onto I-65 South via Exit 53B toward Louisville. Then follow the directions above for Interstate 65.
From Interestate 70 (west):
Follow 70 East to I-465 South / I-74 East via Exit 69. Merge onto I-65 South via Exit 53B toward Louisville. Then follow the directions above for Interstate 65.
From Interestate 70 (east):
Follow 70 West to I-465 South / IN-37 South via Exit 90. Merge onto I-65 South via Exit 53B toward Louisville. Then follow the directions above for Interstate 65.
From US 31:
Once in the city of Franklin, turn east (northbound travelers turn right; southbound travelers turn left) onto State Road 44 (also known as Jefferson Street). (Look for the CVS and Walgreens on the street corners; S.R.44/Jefferson Street runs between them.) When you cross the railroad tracks, take your next right (south) which is Branigin Boulevard. Look for the Franklin College gateway to greet you.
From the West on State Road 44: Take State Road 44 (Jefferson Street) east through downtown Franklin. When you cross the railroad tracks, take your next right (south) which is Branigin Boulevard. Look for the Franklin College gateway to greet you.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, March 10
5 - 8 P.M. Check-In
7:30 - 9:30 P.M. Dinner
7:30 - 10 P.M.
Family Weekend Festival
NAPOLITAN STUDENT CENTER, JOHNSON ATRIUM
NAPOLITAN STUDENT CENTER, STUDENT DINING ROOM
NAPOLITAN STUDENT CENTER AND SPURLOCK GYMNASIUM
Join us for the annual Family Weekend Festival! Enjoy make-and-take crafts and caricatures in the Games Area and inflatables and even more fun in Spurlock Gymnasium. The festival also features our student band, The Blue Slips, and faculty singing in the Happy Enchalidas! We will also have bingo, trivia, euchre and cornhole tournaments to see which family can take home fabulous prizes and bragging rights!
8 P.M. Theater Production: Galanthias JOHNSON CENTER FOR FINE ARTS, THEATRE MARGOT
By Bennett Ayers /Directed by Rob Johansen
Galinthias the midwife is no stranger to the cruelty of the gods. She herself was cursed by Hera for her part in helping birth Hercules. But when Galinthias meets a teenage girl who has been assaulted and impregnated by Poseidon, she decides to defy the gods and help the girl get an abortion. Along the way, she encounters mystics and monsters, enemies and allies — all while being tracked and hunted by the Furies. Join us for the world premiere of this original play. This production is made possible by the Richard A. Harrison (’57) Visiting Artist Endowment.
Tickets are $8 for students and seniors, $12 for general admission and free to Franklin College Students with a valid student ID. Reservations can be made by email at tickets@FranklinCollege.edu or by phone at 317.738.8029 or 800.852.0232, ext. 8029.
Saturday, March 11
7 A.M. - 10 P.M. Interactive Meditation and Prayer
RICHARDSON CHAPEL
Looking for a place of rest, quiet, or meditation? We encourage you to visit the Richardson Chapel for meditation and prayer. Come and go as you wish, for just a few minutes or longer. All are welcome here.
10 A.M. - NOON Check-In
10 A.M. – 5 P.M. Grizzly Hunt
NAPOLITAN STUDENT CENTER, JOHNSON ATRIUM
FRANKLIN COLLEGE CAMPUS
Spot a mini-grizzly on campus? Grab it and bring it to Casino Night to earn a raffle ticket for some amazing prizes!
11 A.M. - 1 P.M. Brunch in the Dining Hall
11 A.M. – 3 P.M. Bookstore Open
NOON Explore Downtown Franklin
NAPOLITAN STUDENT CENTER, STUDENT DINING ROOM
NAPOLITAN STUDENT CENTER, BASEMENT
DOWNTOWN FRANKLIN
Visit participating local businesses in Franklin for a chance to win some amazing prizes!
NOON - 5 P.M. Wood Sign Workshop
NAPOLITAN STUDENT CENTER, STUDENT DINING ROOM
Feeling crafty? Enjoy a wood sign stencil painting session and leave with a newly painted masterpiece! Pottery By You will lead this workshop for their custom wonderful wood signs. This event is limited to the first 200 people who register.
1 - 3 P.M.
Fraternity/Sorority Days
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Are you or your student a member of a fraternity or sorority? Several Greek organizations will be hosting open houses for family members at their house/suite on campus! The sorority suites are located in Elsey Hall. The fraternity houses can be found on the campus map.
1 - 4 P.M. 10Pins Duckpin Bowling
27 WEST MONROE ST, FRANKLIN, IN 46131
Which family will get the highest score? Come enjoy duckpin bowling at 10pins and earn the title of FC’s best bowlers!
7 - 10 P.M. Casino Night
NAPOLITAN STUDENT CENTER, BRANIGIN ROOM
Come on out to everyone’s favorite Family Weekend event: Casino Night! We’ll have craps, roulette, poker, blackjack and bingo. Participate in the free casino games for your chance to win some amazing prizes! Snacks will be provided.
