Gettysburg College to host Family Weekend Oct. 23-25

Gettysburg College will welcome hundreds of parents, family members, and friends Oct. 23-25 for Family Weekend festivities designed around the theme of "Service and Sustainability."

The celebratory weekend will feature a host of events available to both families and students, including the Jazz Ensemble and Camerata "Autumn Leaves" concert, college courses for family members, and public service and sustainability awareness opportunities.

A sampling of events appears below. The complete list is available and more information.

Art Exhibit, "Edward S. Curtis: Photogravures from The North American Indian," Oct. 23 to 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Schmucker Art Gallery

"The Imaginary Invalid," a comedy by Moliere, Oct. 23 and 24 at 8 p.m., Oct. 25 at 2 p.m., Kline Theatre in Brua Hall

Family College Sessions, Experience the expertise, creativity, and wit of the faculty at Gettysburg College. Each course approaches the Family Weekend theme, "Service and Sustainability," from a different perspective. More details.

Fall Honors Day Ceremony, Oct. 23 at 4 p.m., Christ Chapel, Reception to follow

Jazz Ensemble and Camerata "Autumn Leaves" Concert, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m., Majestic Theater

Campus Kitchen Gleaning, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon, depart from the Constitution Parking lot, gather produce left in the fields of Adams County after a harvest (space is limited)

Opening Session for Families, Oct. 24 from 9:50 to 11 a.m., College Union Building Ballroom, join President Riggs ‘77 as she welcomes you and your families to campus. Learn more about the college's focus on service and sustainability.

Career Opportunities for Your Student, Oct. 24 at 10 a.m., Masters Hall, Mara Auditorium, students will showcase their internship and externship experiences from summer 2009.

Football vs. Dickinson, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m., Musselman Stadium

Women's Volleyball vs. Swarthmore, Oct. 24 at 1 p.m., Bream Gym

"Heart of Campus Tour: Architecture and History of Select Gettysburg Buildings and Sculpture," Oct. 24 at 3 p.m., Norris-Wachob Alumni House front porch

350.org: International Campaign for Climate Action, Oct. 24 at 3:50 p.m., field at Seminary Ridge (on the Lutheran Seminary campus, near Chambersburg Street), International Day of Climate Action, people will gather in every corner of the globe to send a powerful message to our political leaders asking them to ratify a bold and effective climate treaty at the Climate Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark this December.

Men's Soccer vs. Dickinson, Oct. 24 at 4 p.m., Clark Field

Field Hockey vs. Swarthmore, Oct. 24 at 4:30 p.m., Musselman Stadium

Women's Soccer vs. Swarthmore, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m., Clark Field

Jay Johnson: America's Funniest Ventriloquist, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m., Majestic Theater

Take Action - Take the Walk, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m., Musselman Library steps, one-mile walk to take action against poverty in Africa (rain or shine)

Gettysburg College is a highly selective four-year residential college of liberal arts and sciences. With a student body of approximately 2,500, it is located on a 200-acre campus adjacent to the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. The college was founded in 1832.