Welcome to the Family, Friends, and Alumni Weekend Site

Family, Friends & Alumni Weekend

Schedule of Events

All events will be held at the College, 221 East 71st Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues) unless noted otherwise.

Note: Our online reservations for the Family, Friends & Alumni Weekend is closed but you are welcome to register at the check-in table.

Friday, October 22, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Alumni, Family & Friends Check In Hewitt Gallery, 1st Floor, Main Building
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Continental Breakfast for Parents of Dance Students Landing, Regina Peruggi Room, 2nd Floor, Main Building
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Observation of Dance Technique Classes Great Hall, Studio 705, Dance Studio
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Visitation of Select Classes Various locations Sample a variety of lectures in order to experience the College's dynamic academic environment.
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Dance Major Student Presentations Great Hall, Main Building
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.	Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) Parents Reception (By Invitation Only) Commons West, 3rd Floor Main Building
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.	Valuing the Liberal Arts: Perspectives from Faculty, Students, and Alums Regina Peruggi Room, 2nd Floor, Main Building
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	The President's Welcome Dinner President Judson R. Shaver welcomes families, friends, and alumni to the college. Commons, 3rd Floor Main Building
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.	"MMC's Got Talent" sponsored by Student Government Association Enjoy a showcase of MMC's talent! Join us for dessert and door prizes. Great Hall, Main Building
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.	Main Stage Theatre Production: Reckless Tickets Required - To reserve tickets, contact the theater box office on or after Wednesday, October 6 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at (212) 774-0760. Theresa Lang Theatre, First Floor, Nugent Building
Saturday, October 23, 2010
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Alumni, Family & Friends Check In Hewitt Gallery, 1st Floor, Main Building
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	First Year Experience Workshop Families of first year students are invited to a panel which will highlight the following components of our First Year Experience: Learning Communities, First-Year Mentoring, Social Adjustment and Academic Advisement. Commons, 3rd Floor Main Building
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Dean's List Convocation and Luncheon (By Invitation Only) Great Hall, Main Building
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Luncheon for Family and Friends Commons, 3rd Floor Main Building
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Alumni Brunch Reginna Peruggi Room, 2nd Floor, Main Building
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Academic Breakout Sessions Art on 8 8th floor, Main Faculty/Student Collaboration of the VITA program Nugent 460 Foundations of Acting Black Box Theater, LL, Main The Philosophy Club Nugent 461 Poetry Readings Nugent 458 Teaching Persepolis Nugent 459 Student Digital Filmmaking Presentations Nugent 557
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Historical Walking Tour of the MMC Community See how MMC takes advantage of its New York City location for our students' benefit on this 60-minute version of a walking tour frequently used in the College's class on New York: A World City. Meet at the 72nd Street Entrance
2:15 p.m. & 2:45 p.m.	Buses departs for Roosevelt Island Buses will transport families to Firefighters Field and return to the College at 5:15 p.m. or 5:45 p.m. Seating on buses is limited. Meet at the 72nd Street Entrance
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	MMC Pep-Rally, Flag Football Game & Picnic Come cheer for the Griffins, undefeated since 1961! Firefighters Field, Roosevelt Island
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Tours of Manhattan Park Residence Families have the opportunity to visit our continuing student residence hall. Manhattan Park, Roosevelt Island
5:15 p.m. & 5:45 p.m.	Buses depart from Roosevelt Island. Return to MMC. Firefighters Field
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	Wall-to-Wall Musical Theatre Wall to Wall is a cabaret with songs from musicals that follow a theme. Come enjoy the talent of our Musical Theatre students. Great Hall, 1st Floor, Main Building
8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.	Main Stage Theatre Production: Reckless Q & A with Reckless director and cast immediately following. Reservation Required (Please see details above) Theresa Lang Theatre, First Floor, Nugent Building
Sunday, October 24, 2010
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Academic Access Parents Reception (By Invitation Only) Reginna Peruggi Room, 2nd Floor, Main Building
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Farewell Luncheon, Student Panel and Performance Join us for a delicious meal prepared for you by Chef Edgar Portillo. All alumni, families and students are welcome to attend. Great Hall, 1st Floor, Main Building
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Main Stage Theatre Production: Reckless Reservation Required (Please see details above) Theresa Lang Theatre, First Floor, Nugent Building