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We invite you to campus to enjoy the feel of fall at Family Weekend from September 20-22, 2019. Spend time with your student while catching a soccer game on Alumni Field, grabbing something to eat at The Goat’s Head Restaurant, seeing a theatre production of Mamma Mia, relaxing to the music of WPI students and local talent, learning something new at the Family College sessions, or enjoying family activities. There is something to delight everyone. Register starting in July at www.wpi.edu/+fw! Registration will close on Friday, September 13th, however onsite registration will be available for families after that date.
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Thursday, September 19, 2019 7:30pm to Saturday, September 21, 2019 10:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Mamma MiaPlease join VOX Musical Theatre for their production of Mamma Mia! on September 19-21 at 7:30 PM. This family-friendly spectacular features a heartwarming story about a young girl getting married at her mother's gorgeous Greek hotel. When she wants her father to walk her down the aisle, though, antics ensue as three men from her mother's past come to the island. Filled with lots of familiar music, fun dance numbers, and lots of laughs, Mamma Mia! is sure to be a great time.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children and free for all WPI students. The link to purchase tickets can be found here: https://vox-musical-theatre-tickets.ticketleap.com/ . Prior to Family Weekend, if you purchase tickets and use the code FAMWKND you will receive 50% off. Please note this discount will only be available online prior Thursday, September 19th.
Tickets can also be purchased at the door if available.
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Friday, September 20, 2019 2:00pm to 8:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Registration and Check-InPick up your registration packet or register onsite, which includes a full schedule of events. Staff members will be available to answer questions. Register today at www.wpi.edu/+FW
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Friday, September 20, 2019 2:00pm to 5:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Dunk-a-ThonJoin Phi Sigma Sigma and Tau Kappa Epsilon and help raise money for School and College Readiness and St. Jude's Children Hospital.
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Friday, September 20, 2019 2:00pm to 6:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Get Your Gear at the Bookstore!While you’re on campus, stop and grab some WPI gear! The bookstore will be offering 10% off clothing and emblematic gifts for families. Valid during Family Weekend and in-store only. Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Some exclusions may apply.
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Friday, September 20, 2019 2:00pm to 6:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Amazing Day with Sigma PiCome join Sigma Pi on the Quad for some food, fun, and games to support the Amazing Day Foundation!
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Friday, September 20, 2019 2:00pm to 8:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Sports and Recreation Center Open HoursAdults and children over 18 are welcome to use the Recreation Center facilities when accompanied by their WPI student.
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Friday, September 20, 2019 6:30pm to 8:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Shabbat DinnerCome join WPI Hillel for a Shabbat dinner and discussion of Jewish life on campus. Cost: $18 for guests and free for WPI students. Please register using the online Family Weekend registration form to reserve your seat as space is limited.
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Friday, September 20, 2019 7:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Friday Night Fellowship with Christian Bible FellowshipFriday Night Fellowship is a student-led, informal time of praise and fellowship, where students gather together to worship God and encorage each other in the Christian faith.
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Friday, September 20, 2019 7:30pm
2019 Family Weekend: Trivia Night!Enjoy dinner with the family or have some appetizers or dessert while battling it out for prizes with other families to see who reigns supreme in a no-holds barred game of trivia.
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Friday, September 20, 2019 7:30pm
2019 Family Weekend: SAS Candle Walk TourThe Student Alumni Society brings you back in time on a candlelit historical tour of campus. Learn the tales behind Boynton tower, discover the origins of Skull Tomb, and explore all the rich traditions that make WPI unique today. The event finishes with an ice cream social on the Rubin Campus Center Stage for all tour participants.
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Friday, September 20, 2019 8:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: The Lego MovieEnjoy this computer-animated adventure about a Lego construction worker who helps stop the Lego world fro being glued together! Sponsored by SocComm, Rated PG.
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 8:00am to 4:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Registration and Check-InPick up your registration packet, which includes a full schedule of events. Staff members will be available to answer questions.
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 8:00am to 11:00pm
2019 Family Weekend:Sports and Recreation Center Open HoursAdults and children over 18 are welcome to use the Recreation Center facilities when accompanied by their WPI student
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 8:30am to 9:15am
2019 Family Weekend: Continental BreakfastRelax with a complimentary cup of coffee and continental breakfast while enjoying the music stylings of one of WPI's talented students before the President's Welcome at 9:15am.
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 9:00am to 5:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Spikeball TournamentEnjoy watching the Spikeball club at WPI compete against other local New England colleges in an on campus tournament!
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 9:15am to 10:15am
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 10:00am to 7:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Get Your Gear at the Bookstore!While you’re on campus, stop and grab some WPI gear! The bookstore will be offering 10% off clothing and emblematic gifts for families. Valid during Family Weekend and in-store only. Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Some exclusions may apply.
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 10:00am to 12:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Campus Admissions VisitJoin visitors of campus for a presentation and tour of WPI so that you can learn more about campus. Registration in advance is requested. Please register online at https://wpi.secure.force.com/events/#/calendar to reserve you sport in advance.
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 10:00am to 4:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Worcester Art MuseumJust two blocks from campus, the Worcester Art Museum is acclaimed for the quality of its collections. Admission is free for WPI students with WPI ID, and for Family Weekend, WAM is offering a special 2-for-1 admission for other family members. Simply mention Family Weekend at the admission desk. Located at 55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA.
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 10:00am to 4:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Order Your Class RingBalfour, the provider of WPI’s class rings, will be available to answer questions and take orders.
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 10:30am to 2:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Brunch at the Pulse on Dining MarketplaceOn-campus WPI students can use their WPI meal plans. Guests can enjoy the all-you-can-eat brunch for $13.50. Tickets for family members must be pre-ordered using the Family Weekend registration form.
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 11:00am to 4:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Family Photo FunCome and take a family photo behind several fun backgrounds to choose from to take home. It will help you remember all the memories from Family Weekend 2019!
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 11:00am to 1:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Messenger Hall ReceptionJoin us as we celebrate the opening of our newest residence hall with light refreshments. Experience the breathtaking views of the campus quad and Worcester hills from the 5th floor of this beautiful building.
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 12:00pm to 2:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Campus Admissions VisitJoin visitors of campus for a presentation and tour of WPI so that you can learn more about campus. Registration in advance is requested. Please register online at https://wpi.secure.force.com/events/#/calendar to reserve you sport in advance.
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 12:00pm to 4:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Games on the QuadChallenge your family members to a game Giant Checkers, Giant Chess and Giant Jenga and so much more!
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 12:00pm to 1:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Roving MagicEnjoy your lunch and the talent of WPI’s Society of Magicians Club! Be amazed at their tricks and talent and look for them on the first floor of the Campus Center on the Back Patio or the Food Court!
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 12:00pm to 1:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Choral ConcertThe concert conducted by the Director of Choral Activities, Joshua Rohde, will showcase all four choral ensembles at WPI - Women's Alden Voices, Men's Glee Club, Chamber Choir, and Festival Chorus. The program will feature a diversity of repertoire and preview some of the larger performances to be heard later in the season. Located at the First Baptist Church.
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 1:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Fall TreatsFall themed treats while supplies last, compliments of Student Government Association.
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 1:00pm to 3:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Tours of Foisie Innovation StudioTake a tour of WPI’s newest building! Take a look at new and innovative spaces open to campus such as the Maker’s Space and Innovation Media Lab.Tours repeat at 1:30pm, 2pm and 2:30pm
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 1:00pm to 3:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Music on the Quad with Sarah FrenchEnjoy the musical stylings of Sarah French while you try out a few activities on the Quad!
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 1:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Women's Soccer vs. Clark UniversityStop by Alumni Field and watch the women’s soccer team take on Clark University!
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 1:00pm to 3:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Gompei Go To'sThe resources to support students abound. Ranging from the Career Development Center, to Heath Services, to Student Activities, come learn about the many resources available to support your student. There will be music and give-a-ways.
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 1:00pm to 3:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Tie-Dye FunTie-dye a special Family Weekend t-shirt. An annual favorite among parents, students, and siblings!
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 1:00pm to 3:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Get Your Goat On! Photos with GompeiGet your picture taken with WPI’s famous and always energetic mascot, Gompei the Goat.
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 2:00pm to 5:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Beta Clue: A Murder MysteryCome to Higgins House on Saturday, September 21st anytime between 2 and 5pm - the experience is self-paced, so you can start and finish whenever you want.
Tickets are only $10 per person and can be purchased at the door or at the WPI West Street Fountain from 11am-2pm Monday, September 16th through Friday, September 20th. Cash will be accepted, or payment can be made to our Venmo account (@betawpi) at any time if you wish to pay in advance. If paying through Venmo, please indicate that the payment is for "Beta Clue 2019" as well as the number of tickets being purchased.
All event proceeds benefit our philanthropy partner, African Community Education (ACE). ACE is a Worcester-based program dedicated to the educational development of African refugee and immigrant children and their families. More information can be found at https://acechildren.org/.
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 2:00pm to 3:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Robotics DemonstrationSee the latest creations of the WPI/Mass Academy Robotics Team. With over 130 WPI student-mentors on the team, this is one of the most popular activities on campus. Team members will demonstrate the winning moves of their internationally awarded FIRST robots. Audience volunteers will get a chance to operate the robots via remote-control.
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 2:00pm to 3:30pm
2019 Family Weekend: Meet the ParentsHosted by the WPI Parents Association, join us for a parent networking event. You’ll meet and connect with parents across all class years whose child also has the same major, resides in the same dorm, participates in Greek Life (or not) along with other clubs and activities as your child. Share stories, make friends and learn from upper-class parents what’s yet to come on your WPI Parent journey.
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 2:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Family Weekend ConcertThe WPI Music Division of the Department of Humanities and Arts presents its annual Family Weekend concert. Members of the orchestra, concert band, and jazz bands will each perform under the direction of professors Richard Falco and Douglas Weeks.
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 3:00pm to 4:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Hands-on African DrummingExperience the fun and excitement of playing authentic West African drums! The WPI African Percussion Ensemble invites you to join a community drumming session with instructor Jeremy Cohen. No prior experience necessary. All levels are welcome!
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 3:00pm to 4:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Hands-on African DrummingExperience the fun and excitement of playing authentic West African drums! The WPI African Percussion Ensemble invites you to join a community drumming session with instructor Jeremy Cohen. No prior experience necessary. All levels are welcome!
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 6:30pm
2019 Family Weekend: Ice Cream SocialEnjoy some ice cream B-4 a game of Bingo with the family! Ice cream will be provided until supplies last. Compliments of SocComm.
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 7:30pm
2019 Family Weekend: Mamma MiaPlease join VOX Musical Theatre for their production of Mamma Mia! on September 19-21 at 7:30 PM. This family-friendly spectacular features a heartwarming story about a young girl getting married at her mother's gorgeous Greek hotel. When she wants her father to walk her down the aisle, though, antics ensue as three men from her mother's past come to the island. Filled with lots of familiar music, fun dance numbers, and lots of laughs, Mamma Mia! is sure to be a great time.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children and free for all WPI students. The link to puchase tickets can be found here: https://vox-musical-theatre-tickets.ticketleap.com/ . Prior to Family Weekend, if you purchase tickets and use the code FAMWKND you will receive 50% off. Please note this discount will only be available online prior Thursday, September 19th.
Tickets can also be purchased at the door if available.
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 7:30pm
2019 Family Weekend: Family BingoNothing can bring a family together like a high-stakes game of Bingo that everyone can enjoy! Take a shot at prizes such as WPI gear, electronics, game systems and so much more! Sponsored by Social Committee (SocComm).
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Saturday, September 21, 2019 8:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: The Lego Movie 2: The Second PartEnjoy the sequel to this computer-animated movie as Emmet tries to rescue his friends while facing Armamageddon. Raged. PG sponsored by SocComm
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Sunday, September 22, 2019 9:00am to 1:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Registration and Check-InPick up your registration packet, which includes a full schedule of events. Staff members will be available to answer questions.
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Sunday, September 22, 2019 10:00am to 11:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Sports and Recreation Center Open HoursAdults and children over 18 are welcome to use the Recreation Center facilities when accompanied by their WPI student.
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Sunday, September 22, 2019 10:00am to 3:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Get Your Gear at the Bookstore!While you’re on campus, stop and grab some WPI gear! The bookstore will be offering 10% off clothing and emblematic gifts for families. Valid during Family Weekend and in-store only. Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Some exclusions may apply.
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Sunday, September 22, 2019 10:00am to 4:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Worcester Art MuseumWorcester Art Museum55 Salsibury StreetWorcester, MAUnited StatesJust two blocks from campus, the Worcester Art Museum is acclaimed for the quality of its collections. Admission is free for WPI students with WPI ID, and for Family Weekend, WAM is offering a special 2-for-1 admission for other family members. Simply mention Family Weekend at the admission desk.
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Sunday, September 22, 2019 10:00am to 4:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Order Your Class Ring!Balfour, the provider of WPI’s class rings, will be available to answer questions and take orders.
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Sunday, September 22, 2019 10:00am to 2:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Printing Key Chains DemonstrationSee the Foisie Maker Space come to life! Watch the prototyping lab in operation making WPI keychains!
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Sunday, September 22, 2019 10:30am to 11:30am
2019 Family Weekend: Yoga SessionEnjoy a yoga session for individuals at all experience levels. Take the time to reflect on a wonderful weekend with your student and prepare for the day ahead.
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Sunday, September 22, 2019 10:30am to 2:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Brunch at the Pulse on Dining MarketplaceDine at the Pulse on Dining Marketplace, Morgan Hall. On-campus WPI students can use their WPI meal plans. Guests can enjoy the all-you-can-eat brunch for $13.50. Make a reservation for family members using the online Family Weekend registration form. Tickets must be pre-ordered.
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Sunday, September 22, 2019 10:30am to 12:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: Watermelon BashEnjoy an event sponsored by Lambda Chi Alpha in support of The Friendly House of Worcester. The student sponsored fundraiser will involve watermelon bowling and other fun activities for the family.
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Sunday, September 22, 2019 11:00am to 12:00pm
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Sunday, September 22, 2019 1:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: New England Patriots vs. New York JetsCome watch the New England Patriots take on the Detroit Lions. Enter the raffle to win New England sports apparel.
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Sunday, September 22, 2019 8:00pm
2019 Family Weekend: The Lego Movie 2: The Second PartEnjoy the sequel to this computer-animated movie as Emmet tries to rescue his friends while facing Armamageddon. Raged. PG sponsored by SocComm
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