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Jr. Saints Weekend Events: Feburary 1-3, 2013
Sponsored by Campus Life, Residence Life, Aquinas College Programming Board, Resident Housing Association and Area Councils |
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| General Information: |
- All participants must be registered and will receive a wristband for the activities.
- The Aquinas College student must also be a registered participant but will not incur a registration fee.
- The registration fee for the first guest is $15. Each additional guest is $10. We are able to bill directly to your student account with your permission.
- Otherwise, a check for full payment is required on or before January 18, 2013 to the Campus Life Office.
- Questions? Contact us at campuslife@aquinas.edu
Please visit Jr Saints Sign Ups page to sign up. |
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| Hotel information for families: |
Residential students may house their guest on campus per the guidelines in Residence Life. Details on this are listed on the registration form.
If however, you find that you would like to spend the weekend in Grand Rapids and take a break while your children are together on campus, please enjoy a discounted rate at our preferred Jr. Saints Weekend hotel The Ramada Plaza Grand Rapids. A special Aquinas College rate is secured for this weekend. For $79 you may enjoy the rooms and amenities.
All guests should mention that they are in visiting Aquinas College and would like the Aquinas discount rate. From there the front desk will take your normal reservation information and give provide a confirmation number. Please note that you should call the Grand Rapids location directly at (616) 949-9222 in order to receive the discount associated with our campus.
For additional hotel options, please visit the Admissions website for various discounts in the area. |
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| Jr. Saints Weekend Tentative Schedule* *Subject to Change |
| *Please Note: A final schedule will be available at check-in. |
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| Friday,
Feburary 1 |
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| Starting at 4 p.m. |
Jr. Saints Weekend Check In |
TBA |
| 5 to 7 p.m. |
Dinner |
Wege Cafeteria |
| 6:00 p.m. |
AQPB presents "A Night in Nelson's Doghouse"
Join AQPB and our many student organizations as we host a night with Nelson. Enjoy interactive games and events, arts & crafts, and much much more! |
Wege Ballroom |
| 9:00 pm |
The Magic of Mike Super |
Kretschmer Recital Hall, Art & Music Center |
| Various times |
Aquinas College Programming Board presents: Movie Disney's Brave
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Upper Cook Carriage House
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| Various times |
Resident Assistant sponsored programming. |
Various locations |
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| Saturday,
Feburary 2 |
| 11 a.m. |
Mascot Breakfast hosted by Nelson, the AQ Saint Bernard, and his friends!
Join us for a traditional brunch at Wege Cafeteria and get entertained by some local friends of our dear Nelson! Great photo opportunities for you and your Jr Saint! |
Wege Cafeteria |
| Noon |
Saints' Squad event: Get Your Game Face on!
Show up in your AQ gear, Saints' Squad Apparel, or grab a black shirt or hoodie from home to get ready for the home basketball game against local rivals Cornerstone University! Join the Cheerleading Squad, Nelson, and members of our AQ student body before heading to the stands! |
Private Dining Room, Wege Cafeteria
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| 1 p.m. |
AQ Women's Basketball vs. University of Northwest Ohio
Free popcorn for all Jr. Saints participants with a wristband!
Be loud! Be proud! Fill those seats and show UNWO how it is done here on campus! Show up in your AQ gear!
Who are we? AQ! |
Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center
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| 3 p.m. |
AQ Men's Basketball v. University of Northwest Ohio
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Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center
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| 6:15pm-8:00pm |
Medieval Dinner Theatre
Guest Director: Nubia Gomez and Chris Vander Ark
Enjoy a dinner from the days of St. Thomas Aquinas and a theatrical performance by Aquinas students.
FREE for students on meal plan. Students with meal plans may only use one swipe. All others: $8.00 with reservations.
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Wege Ballroom |
| 8:30pm |
12th Annual Monty Python and the Holy Grail Party
Pythonites, participate in the annual interactive showing of this classic Monty Python film. Don't forget your coconut shells! Snacks and prizes. Sponsored by the History Club
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Donnelly Center |
| 10:30 p.m. |
Bravo's "In Case of Emergency" Improv show
This is one activity you do not want to miss! |
Art and Music Center, KRH |
| Various times |
Aquinas College Programming Board presents: Movie Brave
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Upper Cook Carriage House
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| Various times |
Resident Assistant sponsored programming. |
Various locations |
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| Sunday, Feburary 3 |
| 10:30 a.m. to Noon |
St. Thomas Aquinas Patronal Mass
We invite faculty to dress in academic garb. |
Bukowski Chapel |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Brunch
Complimentary ticket for those in the procession |
Wege Cafeteria |
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| Family Friendly Activities in Grand Rapids |
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