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Events include ‘Treasure Island’ performances
MILLIGAN COLLEGE, Tenn. (Feb. 3, 2011) — Milligan College students will welcome their families to campus Feb. 11-13 for Family Weekend 2011.
The annual Family Weekend is an opportunity for parents and siblings to see what college life is like at Milligan, as well as explore the Tri-Cities area. On-campus events are planned throughout the weekend, but families are encouraged to do some sightseeing in the local area as well.
Pre-registration is not required, but a registration table hosted by the Milligan Parent Council will be open in Milligan’s McMahan Student Center to welcome families on Friday, Feb. 11, from 3-6 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 12, from 9-10 a.m. At registration, parents will receive a packet, including a gift from their host, a Friday night meal voucher, tickets to Saturday’s basketball games and coupons for area attractions and restaurants.
On Friday, dinner in Milligan’s McCormick Dining Center begins at 5 p.m., followed by an all-dorm open house from 7 p.m. to midnight.
Families will have several opportunities to enjoy Milligan theater department’s production of “Treasure Island,” Feb. 10, 11 and 12, in the McGlothlin-Street Theatre of Milligan’s Gregory Center for the Liberal Arts. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. There is also a 10:30 a.m. matinee on Saturday, Feb. 12. All tickets are $5, and advance tickets may be purchased in the Milligan Bookstore, or by calling 423.461.8733. Tickets will also be available at the box office prior to each performance.
Saturday begins with a Dean’s List Ceremony at 10 a.m. in the Mary B. Martin Auditorium of Seeger Memorial Chapel for families of all students named to the Academic Dean’s List. This event is followed by a brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in McCormick Dining Center.
On Saturday afternoon, a half-hour historical and symbolic tour of Seeger Chapel will begin at 1 p.m. and continue every half hour until 2:30 p.m.
The women’s basketball team will play Union College at 2 p.m. in Milligan’s Steve Lacy Fieldhouse. The men’s basketball team follows with a game against Union at 4 p.m. Dinner will be served in McCormick Dining Center from 4:45-5:45 p.m., followed by a second all-hall open house from 7 p.m. to midnight.
The evening will conclude with music as Carter Hulsey performs live in Milligan’s McMahan Student Center. Doors open at 8 p.m.; music begins at 9 p.m.
On Sunday, families are encouraged to worship at a local church with their students.
For more information about accommodations and a complete schedule of events, visit www.milligan.edu/familyweekend or call 423.461.8335.