"MCLA provides a practical education that challenges students to develop themselves as thinkers, readers, writers, communicators, and problem solvers. Moreover, the MCLA liberal education prepares students for personal and professional success, helping students to comprehend the world and make informed self-directed decisions, preparing them for lives of civic responsibility."

Charlotte Degen, Dean

MCLA Parent & Family Resource Center

Schedule of Events for Family Weekend 2007

(registration form at bottom of page)

Friday, October 19

7:30 pm, Church Street Center Auditorium Patrons of the Arts: Gospel Fest featuring Marie Knight
Admission at the door for Parents & Family Members
$12 (MCLA Students Free)

8:00 pm, Venable Theatre FPA Fall Production: Major Barbara
By George Bernard Shaw
Please call the FPA box office at 413-662-5123 to
reserve your tickets today. They are guaranteed to sell
out. Ticket Cost: $2.00 per ticket.

Saturday, October 20

10:00- 11:30 am, Sullivan Lounge
Family Check In

10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Bookstore open

11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Centennial Room Brunch
(Guests may use their student meal plan guest pass, declining balance or cash)

11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Venable Gym Family Carnival
All events are free!

11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Venable Gym Chowder Fest
Sponsored by the Student Government Association

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm, Murdock Hall 218 MCLA Family Council Meeting
Please join us for our first MCLA Family Council meeting for the 2007-08 academic year!

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Campus Center Gym MCLA Women’s Volleyball Team vs. Framingham State & Green Mountain Colleges

1:00 pm, Zavattaro Athletic Complex MCLA Women’s Soccer Team vs. Framingham State

4:00 pm, Church Street Center Alpha Lambda Delta & Alpha Chi Honor Societies Induction Ceremony
Reservations arranged through the FPA department. Please contact Karen DeOrdio 413-662-5255 for details& information or you may also refer to the Parent & Family Resource Center page.

8:00 pm, Venable Theatre FPA Fall Production: Major Barbara
By George Bernard Shaw
Please call the FPA box office at 413-662-5123 to reserve your tickets today. They are guaranteed to sell out. Ticket Cost: $2.00 per ticket.

Sunday, October 21

Explore the Berkshires! Parents and students can explore the beautiful Berkshires on their own. Area tourism information will be available at check-in.

Support your student’s community service and help make a positive difference in the lives of others by participating in the College Family Weekend Coat Drive. Bring those old coats, mittens, and hats for MCLA Family Weekend on Saturday, October 20th! We will be donating them to local shelters and families in need.

What: Clean, presentable winter coats, hats and mittens– any size
When: Saturday October 20th from 10:00 A.M.-11:30 A.M.
Where: Sullivan Lounge (during Family Check-In)

MCLA Center for Service and Citizenship 413-662-5251

Online Registration for Family Weekend 2007

Please complete and submit the following form.

Name

Address

Email

Phone

Name of your student and class year:

Friday:
Gospel Fest (pay at door)
Major Barbara (In order to reserve your tickets you must call the FPA Box office. 413-662-5123.)

Saturday
Family Carnival and Chowder Fest
MCLA Family Council Meeting
Women's Volleyball Match
Women's Soccer Game
Induction Ceremony (Alpha Lambda Delta & Alphi Chi)
Major Barbara (In order to reserve your tickets you must call the FPA Box office. 413-662-5123.)

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Don't forget to check out the MCLA blog before you come for a preview of the weekend's activities.