The schedule will be available online at www.mtholyoke.edu/go/students. Keep in mind that the schedule is subject to change.

Open Friday, 10 am-8 pm and Saturday, 8:30 am-3:30 pm in the lobby of Mary Woolley Hall. At 4 pm on Saturday, registration reopens at the Blanchard Campus Center information desk (which is handicapped-accessible).

When you return the attached registration form, we will create a Welcome Packet for you that includes the schedule of events, late-breaking information, and any meal tickets you have ordered. If it is more convenient, students may pick up Welcome Packets in the Welcome Center before families arrive.

After you receive the weekend schedule from the Welcome Center, you may browse the plant sale or enjoy a leisurely lunch before events begin at 2 pm.

Master classes are an opportunity to hear MHC faculty and staff share their expertise on a wide range of topics. This afternoon's master classes include "Sustainability at Mount Holyoke: Doing Well While Doing Good," presented by Five College energy manager Todd Holland and Russ Boudreau, a specialist in facilities management, and "Bind Us Together," presented by Rev. Gladys Moore, dean of religious and spiritual life and director of diversity and inclusion.

John Body, associate dean for learning skills, will hold office hours by advance appointment. (Call 413-538-2504 or email jbody@mtholyoke.edu.)

A Japanese tea ceremony will transport you around the world (register in advance at the Welcome Center). Catch the kickoff of the weekend Volleyball Hall of Fame Tournament and later on, head to Something Every Friday's a cappella "Fam Jam" performed by some of Mount Holyoke's finest student voices.

Intellectual opportunities abound this morning. Take in a master class panel on "The Changing Face of American Presidential Elections" with James Hartley, associate professor of economics, Penny Gill, Mary Lyon Professor of Humanities and professor of politics, and Nigel Alderman, assistant professor of English. Tune in to student academics at the Summer Research Symposium as recipients of a variety of fellowships and internships share their experiences via poster and oral presentations. Enjoy Mount Holyoke's "most beautiful campus" as you stroll on a guided tour. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy more volleyball throughout the day, root for the MHC soccer team as they take on Coast Guard, swim a few laps, or pick up a game on the variety of courts at Kendall Sports and Dance Complex.

Those who love the outdoors can join the Outing Club for canoeing on Upper Lake -- and the greenhouse is nearby so you can still browse the plant sale. Learn about opportunities away from Mount Holyoke as students reflect on their study abroad and international internship experiences. Enjoy Art Museum and Skinner Museum docent-led tours or one of three afternoon Japanese tea ceremonies (register at the Welcome Center). The Myths and Realities of Law and Medical School panels return, and several open houses will await your visit: the Frances Perkins Program, the Career Development Center, the McCulloch Center for Global Initiatives, and the Weissman Center for Leadership and the Liberal Arts. Meet at the Odyssey Bookstore for the faculty author book signing.

President Joanne V. Creighton will welcome families at the popular Family and Friends Weekend Concert featuring MHC orchestral and choral groups and the Family/Daughter Choir. Saturday night, be entertained at Showcase Mount Holyoke -- a variety of student and MHC community talent.

Religious services and breakfast begin the day. By popular request, we have added Sunday Japanese tea ceremonies (register in advance at the Welcome Center). In the afternoon, take in the smooth sounds of the MHC Big Band, Vocal, and Chamber Jazz Ensembles. They're presenting "Screen Gems," familiar themes from TV and film, with music by Henry Mancini, Lalo Schifrin, and John Williams.

Religious services are scheduled throughout the weekend. Recovery and Gratitude meetings (for those affected by another's use of alcohol and drugs or those in recovery themselves) are available, as is a PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) meeting. Enjoy time off campus, too -- take a drive to some local points of interest (suggestions will be available in your Welcome Packet).

Visitors of all ages are welcome at Mount Holyoke's Family and Friends Weekend and we've planned arts and crafts activities with children in mind.

The weekend features a variety of events -- feel free to pick and choose! And by all means, give yourself some unstructured time. Blanchard Campus Center and Rao's Café in the Williston Library are great places to relax between events.

* Outdoor events will take place weather permitting.
** If children will be visiting campus, please indicate how many are coming and their ages on your registration form.