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Additional Information Host Hotels
Marriott Towne Place Suites/Marriott Residence Inn 1464/1468 Skibo Road, Fayetteville ♦ 910-764-1100
Catch the Monarch Spirit!!
Towne Place Suites by Marriott and Residence Inn by Marriott will serve as our Host Hotels this year. Enjoy the MU atmosphere as soon as you walk in the lobby decorated with Monarch Pride. Make your reservations before September 9, 2011 in order to get the MU Family Weekend rate of $109 + tax for Studio King Suite; $119 + tax for One Bedroom Suite; $139 + tax for Two Bedroom Suite. Host Hotels are conveniently located seven miles from the MU campus with over 140 restaurants and shops nearby. Parking
We suggest that you use the lots behind the Berns Student Center or next to Clark Hall. What to Wear?
The attire for all events is casual. We suggest comfortable walking shoes, and of course, Monarch attire is always welcome!!
Methodist University Family Weekend 2011 September 23-25
Questions
If you have any questions regarding Family Weekend, please call the Lois Brown, Parents Program Coordinator at 910-630-7152 or send an email to muparentprograms@ methodist.edu. Weekend Hours Berns Student Center Student Store Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Davis Memorial Library Friday: 7:45 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. – 11 p.m. PGA Golf Management/ PTM Learning Center Pro Shop Friday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Nimocks Fitness Center Friday: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Registration Fee-Per Family of 4 includes:
All On Campus Activities Friday Dinner @ Green & Gold Café ♦ Family Entertainment ♦ Dessert Bar ♦ Tickets to football game (limit of 4 per family) ♦ Monarch Spirit Lunch ♦ Bon Voyage Breakfast You only need to order 1 per family of 4.
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To Register for Family Weekend go to www.mufamilyweekend2011.eventbrite.com Please note there are two different prices due to the fact that parents of football players receive complimentary football game tickets.
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Friday, September 23, 2011 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Registration Alumni Dining Room-Berns Student Center Pick up your schedule for the weekend, tickets to all events, and information about the Fayetteville area. Berns Student Center is the place where Monarchs gather for fun. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monarch Shopping PTM/Professional Golf Management Pro Shop Visit the Bookstore in the Berns Student Center and the PTM/ Professional Golf Management Pro Shop at the Player Center to get all of your Monarch apparel and gifts so you can show off your Monarch Pride! 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Open House Campus wide All campus offices will be open for you to visit. You may also be interested in sitting in on a Friday class with your student. Contact Lois Brown at 910-630-7152 or send an email to lobrown@methodist.edu and we will make arrangements for you. 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Monarch Parents Place Chris’s House Relax and enjoy the comfort of the place that Monarchs call their “home away from home.” Learn the story of the Monarch for which the house is named, watch one of the big screen televisions, or just kick back on one of the comfy couches and relax. 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Monarch Fitness Nimocks Fitness Center Monarchs take pride in staying in shape and you can enjoy the state-of-the-art Nimocks Fitness Center too! Your access pass can be picked up at registration and is good for the entire weekend. Note: Ages 16 and older permitted in the gym.
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Friday – Sunday) Monarch Golf King’s Grant Golf and Country Club Play the Methodist University owned and managed King’s Grant Golf and Country Club for only $25.00, cart included. Please call 910-630-1111 for a tee time or for more info. Mention MU’s Family Weekend to receive this discounted rate. We are conveniently located less than two miles from campus. MU’s Women’s Golf Team won NCAA championships this year!!! 11:00 a.m. Monarch Pep Rally Berns Student Center Get ready for the big football game on Saturday with Emory and Henry University. Join the cheerleaders and pep band as you catch the spirit and show your Monarch Pride! 2:00 p.m. Walking Tour of Greek Housing The Village Come and see how our Greeks live at MU. 3:00 p.m. Walking Tour of Nimocks Fitness Center Nimocks Fitness Center Tour our Fitness and Wellness Facility. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Family Dinner Enjoy dinner with your student at the Green and Gold Café (included in your registration fee) or enjoy dinner on your own at one of Fayetteville’s many wonderful restaurants. 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Family Entertainment: Sonos Berns Student Center Come enjoy the hottest a cappella group of our time. 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Dessert Bar Alumni Dining Room-Berns Student Center Enjoy a delicious dessert bar with us before you call it a night.
SATURday, September 24, 2011 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Registration Alumni Dining Room in Berns Student Center Registration continues in the Bern’s Student Center. Get an early start. Today is a big day with lots to do. 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Breakfast Lion’s Den in Berns Student Center Come and enjoy breakfast with other parents who share one common goal-working together to help our students succeed. 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Monarch Parents’ Association Meeting Lion’s Den–Berns Student Center This is your opportunity to voice your concerns and talk about how you can get involved in the Methodist University community. As parents of Monarch students, you are part of the Parents’ Association free of charge. Election of officers will take place during this time. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monarch Zone Staff Parking Lot If you would like to tailgate in the Monarch Zone, please contact DeeDee Jarman by 3:00 p.m. Friday at (910) 630-7283 or send an e-mail to djarman@methodist.edu. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monarch Spirit Lunch Green and Gold Café Join the Monarchs for a spirited lunch in the Green and Gold Café before the game. This is included in your registration fee.
1:00 p.m. Football Game vs. Emory and Henry Monarch Stadium Cheer our Monarchs on to victory. Be sure to indicate the number of tickets for the game – limit of four per family. Additional tickets may be purchased at the gate. 2:00 p.m. Monarch Women’s Soccer MU Soccer Field Free admission - MU vs. Meredith College Cheer our Monarchs on to victory. 5:00 p.m. Dinner on the Town Enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants in Fayetteville.
SUNday, September 25, 2011 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Bon Voyage Breakfast Buffet Green and Gold Café Enjoy a great breakfast with your student before you hit the road for home. This meal is included in the cost of registration. 11:00 a.m. Non-Denominational Worship Service Hensdale Chapel Come and join us for a contemporary worship service before you depart MU.