7–9 p.m.

Multicultural Alumni Reception
This reception is for former patrons and staff of the Office of Multicultural Programs as well as past members of the multicultural organizations, including BSU, NHU, CASA, NSBE, UHGC, SIS, MOCA, STEPPAZ, and Hartford Scholars. For more information, contact the Office of Multicultural Programs at 860.768.5122.
Harry Jack Gray Center Rotunda

7–8 p.m.

Shabbat Services
Gengras Student Union
South Café: Conservative; WCC Room: Reform

8–9:30 p.m.

Shabbat Dinner
Come experience Shabbat dinner with Hillel—home of the Hebrew Hawks! Enjoy great food, meet new friends and connect with old ones! $13 per person. Please register in advance.
Gengras Student Union, North Café

10 p.m.

Midnight Mania
Chase Arena, Reich Family Pavilion - It’s time to kick off the men’s and women’s basketball seasons again. Meet the teams, watch them in action, and be part of an always festive night.
Free admission.

8:30–10 a.m.

Registration
Gengras Student Union, Suisman Lounge

8:30–10 a.m.

Parents Continental Breakfast
Free
Gengras Student Union, Cafeteria

9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Bookstore Open
Harry Jack Gray Center
9:30–10:30 a.m. College/School Programs
Presentations by colleges/schools for parents. Locations will be provided at registration.

10:30 a.m.–noon

Parents College
A traditional favorite! Parents will have the opportunity to experience a University class as if they were students. Each class lasts 40 minutes to give you the opportunity to take two classes. Class descriptions and locations provided at registration.

11 a.m

Baseball Alumni Game
University of Hartford Baseball Field See the spectacular result of the Home Field Advantage campaign. Baseball on campus is here again.
Free admission.

Noon–1:30 p.m.

Picnic Lunch
Sponsored by the Parents Association for preregistered parents/guests and students only. Tickets provided at registration; $7 per person; free for University of Hartford students, but must preregister in order to attend event.
Gengras Student Union lawn

Noon–1:30 p.m.

Empty Bowls
Purchase a ceramic bowl made by a University of Hartford art student, fill it with soup donated by Dining Services, and know that the money collected will be used to support a local charity in the area. All bowls have been priced for quick sale! Gengras Student Union lawn

Noon–3 p.m.

Naciones Hispanas Unidas (NHU) Parents Luncheon
Free event for parents/guests and students. For more information, contact Jessica Lugo at 631.384.9403. Gengras Student Union, Wilson Conference Center

Noon–4 p.m.

Shop ’Til You Drop
Start your holiday shopping early. Talented alumni display their photography, artists’ prints, ceramics, and blown glass, as well as handcrafted jewelry, clothing, and more in the Alumni Artisan Marketplace. For more information, contact the Alumni Office at 888.UH.ALUMS or e-mail alumni@hartford.edu.

12:30 p.m.

Men’s Lacrosse Golf Tournament
Blue Fox Run Golf Course, Avon, Conn. Lacrosse alumni trade in sticks for clubs as they try their luck on the links.

1–3 p.m.

Study Abroad Opportunities
Gengras Student Union, Third Floor, Rooms G and H

1–3:30 p.m.

Tour of the Mortensen Library
Continuous tours; ask for a guide at the Reference Desk.
Harry Jack Gray Center

1–3 p.m.

Career Services Open House
Gengras Student Union, Room 309

3 p.m.

Men’s Soccer Alumni Game
Al-Marzook Field - Hawks soccer players from years past compete.
Free admission.

3–4 p.m.

Gallery Talk
“Burials, Baths, and Beyond: Archaeological Excavations in Israel and Spain”. This exhibit features photographs by Hartford Art School students and staff from study abroad courses in Israel and Spain, including work from the University of Hartford’s archaeological projects in Israel at Bethsaida and Nazareth. Student participants will speak about their experiences.
Hartford Art School, Silpe Gallery

4:30–5:30 p.m.

Parents Association Reception
Meet Walter Harrison, president of the University, and the Executive Board of the Parents Association. Light refreshments will be served.
Konover Campus Center

5 p.m.

Men’s Soccer Alumni Barbecue
Under the soccer field tent

6 p.m.

Baseball Parents and Alumni Banquet
Marriott, Farmington, Conn.

6 p.m.

Men’s Soccer vs. New Hampshire
Al-Marzook Field - The Hawks take on the University of New Hampshire in a key America East conference matchup. Special alumni tickets, priced at $3, are available at the gate.

6 p.m.

Brothers and Sisters United Parents Dinner
Sponsored by Brothers and Sisters United
Reception at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. RSVP by mail, or families may pay at the door. For more information, call the Office of Multicultural Programs at 860.768.5122. $5 per person, children under 12 free.
Gengras Student Union, North and South Cafeterias

9 p.m.

Kevin Nealon and Victoria Jackson of Saturday Night Live fame
Come see two wonderful SNL veteran comedians, Kevin Nealon and Victoria Jackson, as they bring their own unique brand of comedy to the Lincoln stage. These two talented performers are guaranteed to make you smile and laugh out loud. Tickets are limited; $25 in advance, $30 on day of show.
Lincoln Theater

8:30–10:30 a.m.

Parents Association Brunch
Let your students sleep! Wonderful food, music, and raffle prizes. Brunch will be served until 10 a.m. $7 for preregistered parents, students, and guests; $10 at door, $5 for children under 12. On-site registration is on a space-available basis. We encourage you to preregister for this event!
Gengras Student Union, Cafeteria

9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Bookstore Open
Harry Jack Gray Center
10:30 a.m. Hillel Bagel Brunch
$5 per person
Gengras Student Union, Suisman Lounge

11 a.m.

Baseball Red/White Scrimmage
University of Hartford Baseball Field - The 2006-07 Hawks baseball team plays an intrasquad scrimmage. Get an early look at the team you’ll see come spring.
Free admission.

12 p.m.

Men’s Lacrosse Alumni Game
Al-Marzook Field - Past Hawks lacrosse players show their skills once more.
Free admission.

1 p.m.

Women’s Volleyball vs. Stony Brook
Volleyball Arena, Sports Center - It’s America East women’s volleyball action as the Hawks host conference foe Stony Brook.
Free admission.

1–2 p.m.

Gallery Talk: "Mothers of Nations: Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Women"
The Mothers of Nations photography exhibit documents the religious and cultural traditions of the three Abrahamic faiths in images captured by University of Hartford students and staff during study abroad experiences in Israel and Spain. Museum curator Christine Dalenta will be leading a tour of the exhibit.
Mortensen Library, George J. Sherman and Lottie K. Sherman
Museum of Jewish Civilization