Office of Campus Life, Williams Center

Please call our office if you have any questions: 716-673-3143 or e-mail Michael.Lemieux@fredonia.edu.

Family Weekend at SUNY Fredonia, September 28 through September 30, 2007

Schedule of Events | Helpful Websites | Important Information | Hotel Accommodations | Reservation Form

NOTICE: As of Wednesday 9/19/07 Tim Young is SOLD OUT for Family Weekend.

What is Family Weekend?

Family Weekend is an event sponsored by the Campus Life Office at SUNY Fredonia, in conjunction with the Faculty Student Association, Department of Theatre and Dance, and Spectrum Entertainment Board. Each fall, the college community looks forward to meeting the parents and family members of our students, and offers a weekend of special meals, tours, and performances for our very special guests.

Weekend Highlights

Friday, September 28

Begin the weekend in the Williams Center with a pre-show buffet featuring hot hors d’oeuvres, beef on weck, pizza, cheese platters and other light buffet items.
 
Later that evening, join us in the 1891 Fredonia Opera House to laugh out loud with award winning comedian, Tim Young. This extremely talented funny guy may look foamiliar to you considering he has performed at more than 500 colleges and universities, made an appearance on Cemedy Central's "Premium Blend," and stars in a recent Jet Blue commercial. Don't miss what promises to be a fabulously funny night.
 
For those families attending with younger children please join us for a classic Family Movie complete with refreshments and prizes. The film and fun is free, but tickets are required. Families looking for some exercise are welcome to ice skate in Steele Hall. Details regarding both events will be available at the registration table in the Williams Center.
 
After the show, complete the evening with conversation, cocktails, and student entertainment in the Williams Center.

Saturday, September 29

Throughout the day various activities will be available on and off campus for families of all ages.
 
Fall is a fabulous time in Fredonia and Chautauqua County. Our most popular weekend events highlight the best this season has to offer. Enjoy a scenic drive off the beaten path to Merritt Estate Winery and Woodbury Vineyards. Each winery will host a tour and tasting. Families can also spend the afternoon exploring Cross Roads Farm and Craft Market where local artisans, crafters and farmers display their wares and homemade specialties. Transportation will be provided for both tours. Sign up at the registration table on Saturday in the Williams Center.

 
Other fun opportunities on campus include watching a SUNY Fredonia women's tennis or soccer match and listing to quality performance of the College Symphony in King Concert Hall.

Sunday, September 30

Before you say goodbye, join your student for breakfast in Erie Dining Center. Our Travelers’ breakfast will include a wide range of breakfast items served buffet style.
 
If you didn’t get a chance to shop at the Bookstore during the weekend, special Bookstore hours will be available from 10 am – 2 pm.

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Schedule of Events
(Times and events subject to change) - Download reservation form

Friday, September 28, 2007
3 - 7 pmRegistration - prepaid tickets and information, Williams Center. Show tickets not picked up by 7 pm will be taken to the 1891 Fredonia Opera House.
3 - 5 pmBookstore Open House - complimentary refreshments, Univeristy Commons
4 - 7 pm - Women's Tennis vs Cortland - Tennis Courts
5 - 7:30 pmPre-Show Buffet - hors d'oeuvres, beef on weck, pizza slices, etc., music, Williams Center
7:30 - 9 pmPublic Skate - sign up at registration table
8 pm SOLD OUT!Tim Young-SOLD OUT! - Fredonia Opera House
8 pmFamily Movie - To Be Announced - Tickets required
9:30 pmConversation and Cocktails - musical entertainment, cash bar, lower level, Williams Center

Saturday, September 29, 2007
9 - 11 amCoffee and pastries - Campus Grind/Spot, Williams Center
9 am - 3 pmRegistration - Coffee, tickets, and information, Williams Center
9 - 10:30 amScholars Breakfast - by invitation only
9 am - 4 pmBookstore - special Family Weekend hours, Univeristy Commons
1:00pm - 4 pmWomen Soccer - Soccer Field/td>
1 - 3 pmWinery Tours - sign up at the registration table
1 - 4 pmCross Roads Craft Market - sign up at the registration table
1 - 3 pmHorizons Boat Cruise - Free. Sign up at the registration table. Limited seating.
2-3 pmAlpha Lambda Delta Induction ceremony - invitation only - Williams Center
4pmPrism Concert - Free. King Concert Hall
8 pmFrench One Act Plays - Free - Diers Recital Hall, Mason Hall

Sunday, September 30, 2007
9 - 11 amTravelers' Breakfast - Erie Dining Center
10 am - 2 pmBookstore - special Family Weekend hours, Univeristy Commons

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Helpful Websites

The following websites will share detailed information about the events taking place on campus and in the community during Family Weekend.

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Important Information

  • Registration forms may be mailed or faxed to the Campus Life Office ASAP!.
  • Student tickets must be reserved on the order form. All shows are reserved seating. No advanced mailing of tickets. Tickets may be picked up during registration times in the Williams Center.
  • Show tickets cannot be guaranteed if ordered after the September 8th deadline date.
  • All meals are served buffet style.
  • Be sure to include your swimsuit when packing for the weekend. Special open swim hours will be available in our new Natatorium.
  • Information about the local area, including wineries, shopping, restaurants, and other local events will be available at the registration table in the Williams Center.
  • If you have further questions regarding the Family Weekend program, please contact the Campus Life Office at 716-673-3143.
  • Scholars breakfast invitations and tickets are issued by the Fredonia College Foundation, call 716-673-3321 for more information.

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Hotel Accommodations

The number of rooms in the immediate area will be limited, therefore, reservations should be made as soon as possible to ensure your accommodation.

Fredonia/Dunkirk area
Best Western1-800-528-1234
Days Inn716-673-1351
Dunkirk Motel716-366-2200
Comfort Inn716-672-4450
Clarion Hotel716-366-8350
South Shore Motor Lodge716-366-2822
The White Inn716-672-2103

Jamestown (30 minute drive)
Comfort Inn716-664-5920
Holiday Inn716-664-3400

Mayville (30 minute drive)
Snow Ridge Motel716-753-2712
Webb's Year Round Resort716-753-2161

Chautauqua (40 minute drive)
Spencer Hotel -stay@thespencerhotel.com716-357-3785

Hamburg (40 minute drive-all at Exit 57)
Comfort Inn716-648-2922
Days Inn716-649-8100
Holiday Inn716-649-0500
Red Roof Inn716-648-7222

Bed & Breakfast Accommodations

Fredonia
Brookside Manor1-800-929-7599

Silver Creek (20 minute drive)
Pine Woods Cottage Bed & Breakfast716-934-4173

Cherry Creek (30 minute drive)
The Cherry Creek Inn716-296-5105

Mayville (30 minute drive)
The Village Inn716-753-3583

Westfield (20 minute drive)
Candlelight Lodge716-326-2830
Westfield House1-877-299-7496
William Seward Inn716-326-4151

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