Family Weekend Schedule of Events
October 11-13, 2024
Schedule of Events
Registration is required for this event.
Online registration for this event is scheduled to be open until Friday, October 4, 2024.
Registration is subject to early closure if the event sells out.
The schedule of events is subject to change.
Important Note: Please be aware that all University classes, activities, athletics, on-campus jobs, etc., continue as normally scheduled during Family Weekend. Before registering, consult with your student with regard to their availability during Family Weekend as they may have obligations which require their attendance.
Check-In / Information Table
4-8 p.m. | Lawrence Hall | Lobby
Check-in and pick up your welcome packet which includes your itinerary, any tickets you may need, and important information for the weekend. You can also check to see if we have availability for ticketed events for which you didn’t previously register. If you missed online registration, walk-in registrations are accepted during check-in, subject to ticket availability.
Welcome Reception
6-7 p.m. | Student Center | Professional Career-Readiness Center
In celebration of Family Weekend, please join President Chris Brussalis as we welcome families to campus. Refreshments will be served.
An Evening of Rising Stars: Musical Theatre Performances
7-8 p.m. | GRW Performance Studio | Dance Complex
A showcase of performances by students in the Theatre Department.
Night at the Movies: Screening of Student Films
7-8 p.m. | University Center | GRW Theater
You're invited to a cinematic experience on the big screen. View some of the exciting films our cinema students are producing. This collection of short films promises to have something for everyone from comedy to drama and represents work developed in an array of cinema courses from freshman production classes to digital tools to senior thesis projects. These films would generally be rated at the PG-13 level, as some may contain strong language and/or violence.
Conservatory Dance Company: Fall Dance Concert
7:30 p.m. |Pittsburgh Playhouse | PNC Theatre
Tickets Price Range $23-$35 | Buy Tickets
The Conservatory Dance Company presents their Fall Dance Concert featuring works by Roni Koresh, Marcel and Kevin Wilson, Juel D. Lane, and Iliana Lopez. Families wishing to attend this event need to purchase tickets via the link above, as they are not included in the Family Weekend registration.
Cross Country at The CMU Invitational
Men's: 10 a.m. | Women's: 10:45 a.m.
Schenley Oval Sportsplex | 1 Overlook Drive | Pittsburgh, PA 15217
The Carnegie Mellon University Invitational is held in Schenley Park in Oakland. Watch the Pioneers compete in the 22nd annual invitational. The men’s 8K starts at 10 a.m. and the women’s 6K starts at 10:45 a.m. The start and finish of the course is at the Schenley Oval.
Conservatory Dance Company: Fall Dance Concert
2:00 p.m. |Pittsburgh Playhouse | PNC Theatre
Tickets Price Range $23-$35 | Buy Tickets
The Conservatory Dance Company presents their Fall Dance Concert featuring works by Roni Koresh, Marcel and Kevin Wilson, Juel D. Lane, and Iliana Lopez. Families wishing to attend this event need to purchase tickets via the link above, as they are not included in the Family Weekend registration.
Check-In / Information Table
5-7 p.m. | Lawrence Hall | Lobby
Check-in and pick up your welcome packet which includes your itinerary, any tickets you may need, and important information for the weekend. You can also check to see if we have availability for ticketed events for which you didn’t previously register. If you missed online registration, walk-in registrations are accepted during check-in, subject to ticket availability.
An Evening of Rising Stars: Musical Theatre Performances
7-8 p.m. | GRW Performance Studio | Dance Complex
A showcase of performances by students in the Theatre Department.
Java & Jazz in the Park
7-9 p.m. | Village Park (Lawrence Hall Lobby in the event of inclement weather)
Warm up with coffee, hot cocoa, and dessert, and wind down from the day's activities while listening to some great Pittsburgh jazz.
Conservatory Dance Company: Fall Dance Concert
7:30 p.m. |Pittsburgh Playhouse | PNC Theatre
Tickets Price Range $23-$35 | Buy Tickets
The Conservatory Dance Company presents their Fall Dance Concert featuring works by Roni Koresh, Marcel and Kevin Wilson, Juel D. Lane, and Iliana Lopez. Families wishing to attend this event need to purchase tickets via the link above, as they are not included in the Family Weekend registration.
Point Park Family Brunch
10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lawrence Hall | 3rd Floor Dining Room
Enjoy a casual brunch with your family as the weekend’s festivities wind down.
Women’s Soccer VS West VA. Wesleyan
12 p.m. and 2 p.m. (Developmental Team) | PointParkSports.com | Highmark Stadium
The Point Park Women’s Soccer Team will face off against West Virginia Wesleyan beginning at noon on October 13th at Highmark Stadium. Family Day!
Conservatory Dance Company: Fall Dance Concert
2:00 p.m. |Pittsburgh Playhouse | PNC Theatre
Tickets Price Range $23-$35 | Buy Tickets
The Conservatory Dance Company presents their Fall Dance Concert featuring works by Roni Koresh, Marcel and Kevin Wilson, Juel D. Lane, and Iliana Lopez. Families wishing to attend this event need to purchase tickets via the link above, as they are not included in the Family Weekend registration.
Have questions?
Contact the Office of Student Life
412-392-8026 or studentlife@pointpark.edu