Family Day
September 14, 2024
Parents, siblings, grandparents & other family members are all welcome!
This is a special day for you to enjoy time on our beautiful campus experiencing college life from your student’s perspective. Visit the academic buildings your Titan spends the most time. Sit in a classroom. Experience campus dining. Check out their favorite place to study or to hang out with friends. Become more familiar with their home away from home! And then there’s TITAN FOOTBALL!
Schedule of Events
8:30 a.m. – Noon
Family Day Welcome Center
Pick up your registration welcome packet (includes any prepaid tickets for brunch or football game). First 50 families to pick up their welcome packets will receive a gift from Westminster College. Mingle with other WC families over light refreshments.
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Westminster Family Selfie Contest
TEXT your best WC family selfies to 724-651-7376 for a chance to win prizes on display at the Family Day Welcome Center. Two entries per family. Photos will be shared on the parent Facebook and webpages. The winners will be announced on the parent Facebook page at 6 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Field Station
The Harms Center for the Environment welcomes you to explore Westminster’s fields, forest, and farmland. Take a self-guided tour of trails, bird-blind, apiary, historic microforest, and more!
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Foster Art Gallery Fall Exhibition
Solo exhibition of paintings and drawings by Aislinn Janek.
9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
The Simple Life Tour: Susan Hougelman, Tour guide
Explore the local Amish countryside with a personal tour and learn about the local Amish culture. $35 per person/Children 10 and under $12.50 each
RSVP by phone 724-946-7371
9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Starbucks Coffee
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Pesed, The Mummy
Visit Pesed, a 2,300-year-old mummy, who has called Westminster home since 1885. Self-guided visit.
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Meet & Greet with President Kathy Richardson
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Shop at The Campus Store
Westminster Family Day T-Shirts available! Also, the Titan Gear 2 Go trailer will be open at Burry Stadium from 10 a.m. until end of football game.
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Visit The Office of Academic Success
- First Gen Family Meet & Greet with the TRIO Scholars Program Erik Austin, TRIO Scholars Program Director Start your morning by meeting WC’s TRIO team who are here to support your student’s college experience. First generation college students are students whose parents and/or guardians have not attended college. *Any TRIO eligible student and their family is welcome!
- The Office of Academic Success, Jessica Shelenberger, Director
- Disability Resources, Faith Craig, Director
RSVP appreciated but not required
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Visit our Cultural Center
Sherese G. Newell, Director of DEI Education & Bias Prevention: The Cultural Center was intentionally created to foster a climate of safety, belonging, and student learning. Come learn about the opportunities to participate in social justice and cultural programs, identity exploration and immersion trip experiences.
RSVP appreciated but not required
10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Family Day Brunch
Special RSVP pricing $11 per person ($13 at the door)* WC student uses their Meal Plan
*Each student on a Meal Plan (except the Commuter Plan) receives 5 complimentary “Guest Swipes” to be used within that semester. Students are welcome to use these guest swipes for their families at Galbreath for this brunch!
Reservations requested.
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Westminster Bee Company
Visit the Westminster Bee Company for a behind-thescenes, hands-on experience. Learn about the studentrun endeavor and sample its products.
Drop-in. No appointment necessary
RSVP appreciated but not required
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Visit the Hoyt Greenhouse
Discover the inner workings of a state-of-the-art fully automated greenhouse.
RSVP appreciated but not required
1 p.m.
Football Kick-Off: Westminster vs. Waynesburg
Titan Sports Hall of Fame Day!
Adults $10
Students NOT WC: $5
65+ Seniors: $5
WC Students with ID: FREE
5 and under: FREE
Dinner on Your Own
Lawrence/Mercer counties are full of great places to dine.
Check our Parent Engagement Local Shopping, Services & Restaurant Guide (available at Welcome Center) or visit www.visitlawrencecounty.com or www.visitmercercounty.com
Contact
Connie L. McGinnis
