Family Weekend

February 10-12, 2012

Family Weekend is an opportunity for parents and siblings to see what college life is like, as well as to tour and 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.

There is no required pre-registration but be sure to stop by registration in the SUB, hosted by the Parent Council, for your registration packet, gift from your hosts, and coupons for area attractions and restaurants. Pick up Friday night meal voucher and tickets to Saturday's basketball games!

Schedule of Events

Friday, February 10

3pm-6pm   Registration
McMahan Student Center
Hosted by the Parent Council
Be sure to stop by registration for your registration packet, gift from your hosts, and coupons for area attractions and restaurants. Pick up Friday night meal voucher and tickets to Saturday’s basketball games!
3pm-6pm Bookstore Open
10% discount weekend
5pm-6:30pm Dinner
McCormick Dining Center
$5.50 for those not on meal plans. Or have a night out at one of our area’s many dining establishments.
7pm-12am All-Hall Open House
Take time to experience what life is like living on campus! All of our residence halls will be open to visitors.
7:30pm Milligan College Theatre Presents: Alice in Wonderland
Gregory Liberal Arts Center
All seats are $5 and tickets will be available in the Bookstore starting Jan. 27th or can be purchased at the box office.

Suitable for the entire family, Milligan College Theatre presents this fast-paced, energy-filled production which leads the audience through Alice’s incredible adventures, endeared to everybody by Lewis Carroll’s memorable story.

 


Saturday, February 11

9am-10am Registration Continued
McMahan Student Center
10am Dean’s List Ceremony
Seeger Memorial Chapel
Recognizing those students named to the Academic Dean’s List and their families.
10:30am-12:30pm Brunch
McCormick Dining Center
$4.75 for those not on meal plans.
11am-3pm Bookstore Open
10% discount weekend
1pm Valentine's Concert
Seeger Memorial Chapel
Join the Milligan College Concert Choir, Women's Chorale, Heritage and Heard Mentality for a special Valentine's event.
2pm   Women’s Basketball Game
Steve Lacy Fieldhouse
Come watch the Milligan College Buffaloes play the Union College Bulldogs!
2:30pm Milligan College Theatre Presents: Alice in Wonderland
Gregory Liberal Arts Center
All seats are $5 and tickets will be available in the Bookstore starting Jan. 27th or can be purchased at the box office.
4pm    Men’s Basketball Game
Steve Lacy Fieldhouse
Come watch the Milligan College Buffaloes play the Union College Bulldogs!
4:45pm-5:45pm Dinner
McCormick Dining Center
$5.50 for those not on meal plans. Or have a night out at one of our area’s many dining establishments.
7pm-12am All-Hall Open House
Take time to experience what life is like living on campus! All of our residence halls will be open to visitors.
7:30pm  Milligan College Theatre Presents: Alice in Wonderland
Gregory Liberal Arts Center
All seats are $5 and tickets will be available in the Bookstore starting Jan. 27th or can be purchased at the box office.
8pm Sub 7 Coffeehouse
McMahan Student Center
Doors open at 8 pm. Music starts at 9 pm.
 


Sunday, February 12

8am-9am Continental Breakfast
McCormick Dining Center
$4.25 for those not on meal plans.
  Worship with your student at his or her local church.
                                   
2:30pm Milligan College Theatre Presents: Alice in Wonderland
Gregory Liberal Arts Center
All seats are $5 and tickets will be available in the Bookstore starting Jan. 27th or can be purchased at the box office.
  This day is free for travel or activities of your choice!
 



Recommended Hotels
Accommodations for Family Weekend are available at a variety of hotels around the area. We recommend our preferred hotel:
            DoubleTree Hotel
            211 Mockingbird Lane, Johnson City, TN 37601
            (423) 929-2000
            $69 + tax
            (Shuttle service to and from the airport.)

For more information on other national hotel chains in the area, please visit www.milligan.edu/visit.


Extended Bookstore Hours
The Milligan College Bookstore will be open Friday, 8 am to 6 pm and Saturday 11 am to 3 pm.


Dining Hall Hours
McCormick Dining Center is open from 7 am to 7 pm Monday through Friday. Full Meal Service is offered as follows:

Friday Breakfast 7-8:30am $4.25
  Lunch 11-2pm $4.75
  Dinner 5-7pm $5.50
Saturday Brunch 10:30-12:30pm $4.75
  Dinner 5-6pm $5.50
Sunday Continental 8:00-9:00am $4.25
  Lunch 11:45-1:15pm $4.75
  Dinner 5-6pm $5.50

 

Your Hosts
Family Weekend is hosted by the Student Government Association's Sopohmore Class Officers:

  • Nate Andrews
  • Kristen Quon
  • Thad Higgins
  • Morgan Poff

For more information, contact the Office of Student Life at 423.461.8335 or email KMosby@milligan.edu.