The University of Findlay - Parents, Families Experience Life at UF

The University of Findlay welcomed close to 400 parents and family members to campus and to the community for Family Weekend Sept. 22-23.

Alisha Wirt, freshman physical therapy major, attended class with her mom, Angie.

Christina Hesse, freshman equestrian major, enjoyed dinner with her dad, Jack, in Henderson Dining Hall.

On Friday, Sept. 22, more than 100 parents and family members hit the books and attended classes with their UF students. They were able to meet students’ professors and experience first-hand what it’s like to attend classes at the University.

An afternoon driving tour through the city of Findlay took visitors to the English and western equestrian farms, the Environmental Resource Training Center and the Russ and Peg Armstrong Sports Complex. The last stop on the tour was the Alumni Memorial Union (AMU) for a taste of Dietsch Brothers’ ice cream, a town favorite.

After dinner in Henderson Dining Hall on Friday, visitors had the option to attend the first Concert and Lecture Series performance featuring the Toledo Opera in Winebrenner Theological Seminary (WTS). Under the direction of Renay Conlin, the group performed selections from “Romeo and Juliet,” “Don Pasquale” and “Tosca.”

A continental breakfast was served to more than 300 parents and family members on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the AMU followed by a panel discussion in WTS: “A Day in the Life of a UF Student.” Panelists included Anne Albert, co-director and assistant professor of mathematics; Don Collins, student-athlete academic counselor; Jeff Frye, director of chemistry and natural science and assistant professor of chemistry; Gary Johnson, Ph.D., associate professor of English; Kay Koch, director of the Student Office of Advocacy and Retention; and Diana Musgrave, student mentor for the First-Year Experience program.

Visitors were able to tour the stables during
the English equestrian festival.

Frisky the clown made balloon animals for
children at the James L. Child Jr. Equestrian Complex.

From 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., approximately 400 visitors attended a family picnic and equestrian festival at the James L. Child Jr. Equestrian Complex on County Road 210, Findlay. Equestrian students and their horses performed hunter, jumper and dressage demonstrations. For children, a clown, face painting and pony rides were available.

While on campus, visitors also had the opportunity to attend the Cruise
Cuisine and Travel Show Sept. 23 and Sept. 24 in the Koehler Fitness and Recreation Center. Five major cruise lines were in attendance, and The University of Findlay’s hospitality management program was the only food provider for the show. There were demonstrations throughout the day and entertainment by Findlay High School’s steel drum band Pantasia. The show was sponsored by WFIN, WKXA and Carlson Millstream Travel.

Family Weekend concluded with the UF versus Wayne State football game at Donnell Stadium. The first 1,000 people who arrived at the game received a complimentary pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw and baked beans from the Red Pig Inn.


The University's hospitality management students and faculty were the only food service provider at the Cruise Cuisine and Travel Show in the Koehler Center.	The first 1,000 people who arrived at the UF football game received a complimentary meal from the Red Pig Inn.

To be added to the mailing list for Family Weekend 2007, contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at 419-434-4516.