Family Weekend 2024

Bridgewater College parents and families, join us for Family Weekend Sept. 13-15!

Saturday, Sept. 14

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Brunch  
KCC Main Dining Hall  
Enjoy brunch in the main dining hall. $12 at the door for guests; no charge for BC students with meal plans.   

9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Family Weekend Information Tent  
Forrer Learning Commons  
Stop by the tent in front of the Forrer Learning Commons to get the schedule for the weekend, a campus map, and fun BC spirit items. You can sign up for the cornhole tournament between 9 and 10 a.m.

 10 a.m. Family Weekend Cornhole Tournament  
Campus Mall  
Bring a teammate or come join another team for the chance to win a coveted intramural t-shirt. Sign up at the Family Weekend Information Tent between 9 and 10 a.m. Walk-ins are accepted until 10:15 a.m.   

11 a.m.-Noon Family Weekend Reception  
Forrer Learning Commons  
Meet the faculty and staff who work to support your students in the classroom and across campus. Complimentary food provided.   

11 a.m. Volleyball vs. Hollins 
Nininger Gym, free admission  

Noon-12:50 p.m. Family Weekend Spotlight Classes  
THE CURRENT STATE OF THE FAMILY IN AMERICA  
Prof. Skip Burzumato, Forrer Learning Commons 217  
Much is reported in the news about the current state of dating, courtship, marriage, and childbearing in America. In our time together, we will review the current research on the state of the family in America, as well as some predictions about the future family lives of our current generation of “twenty-somethings.”  

ALCHEMY ADVENTURES: TURNING SCIENCE INTO GOLD  
Dr. Ken Overway, McKinney Science Center 323  
Step into a world where science meets wonder. Watch as ordinary elements transform before your eyes through dazzling experiments and mind-boggling reactions. Join us for a magical journey that reveals the golden secrets of chemistry!  

ALOTTA FUNGUS AMONG US
Dr. Ed Lickey, McKinney Science Center 124
Join us for a journey to explore the magic of mushrooms and the secret life of spores. You will be introduced to the fungal kingdom and how fungi play roles that are obvious and not so obvious in our world.   

THE HISTORY AND MYTHOLOGY OF THE HAMBURG CHICKEN
Dr. Verne Leininger, McKinney Science Center 219
Discover the captivating history of one of the most intriguing chicken breeds. We’ll explore the origin of its
name and delve into the fascinating stories that have surrounded this unique breed over the years.

12-1:30 p.m. Legacy Family Reception  
Wampler President’s Suite, Nininger Hall 
All Legacy Families* are invited to visit with the Office of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations team at a reception prior to the football game during Family weekend. This event is a great opportunity to meet other BC legacy families, enjoy delicious food and celebrate your connections to BC. All those who registered will receive a special legacy family car magnet and name badge, which you can pick up at the reception.

*A Legacy Family is someone whose parent(s) or grandparent(s) attended and graduated from Bridgewater College.

 1-3 p.m. Kidzone-Endzone-Funzone!  
Mapp Tailgate Field  
Free fun and snacks for children 13 and under. Kids can enjoy crafts, coloring, bracelet making, cornhole, and more. Children must be supervised by an adult family member. Your football game day ticket will give you admission to this area.   

2 p.m. Football vs. Southern Virginia  
Jopson Field  
Come cheer on our BC Eagles! Tickets must be purchased online. Adults are $10, $8 for Seniors (62+), and $6 for student admission (children 6-18 and students with IDs from other colleges). Children under 6 and BC students (with their BC ID) have free admission.   

3 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. St. Mary’s College of Maryland  
Soccer Field, free admission  

3 p.m. Volleyball vs. Southern Virginia  
Nininger Gym, free admission   

7:30 p.m. Music Faculty Concert  
Carter Center Concert Hall  
A free evening of music presented by the Bridgewater College music faculty.   

9 p.m. CEAT presents Mission IMPROVable  
Boitnott Room  
Join CEAT for a night of laughter, improv, food and fun! Become co-agents in thrilling “missions” and theatre games, where your suggestions guide the improv team. This free event is open to all students and guests.   

Sunday, Sept. 15

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Brunch  
KCC Main Dining Hall  
Enjoy brunch in the main dining hall. $12 at the door for guests; no charge for BC students with meal plans.