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Family Weekend 2023 -
Family Weekend 2023 -
Family Weekend 2023
FAMILY WEEKEND
Thank you for joining us for an inauguration celebration and Family Weekend 2022!
Friday, Sept. 15
When you arrive on campus, stop by the Welcome Center in the lobby of the David B. Burks American Heritage Building to check-in and let us know you are here. Refreshments will be served.
Harding History Tour — Take a walk down memory lane with the self-guided Harding History Tour! Scan the QR codes at iconic campus locations to learn more about the story of our University.
9 a.m. — Chapel, Benson Auditorium
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Attend Classes, You are invited to attend classes with your student. Come and see what the students are learning! Has it been a while since you attended a college class? Don't miss this opportunity!
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.— Harding History House Open, Explore exhibits Harding: A History, The Story of Women for Harding, Harding Traditions, Harding Then and Now. 205 N Lott Tucker Drive.
2-4 p.m. — ROTC Obstacle Course, Front Lawn.
5 p.m. — “Live at Five” broadcast, Reynolds Center TV studio. You are invited to sit in during the broadcast.
5-6:30 p.m. — Bison Pitch, Mabee 101, Students compete for cash prizes by making short pitches for their business or product idea.
6 p.m. — Men's and Women's Cross Country - Steve Guymon Invite, Harding Cross Country Course, 1214 Fuller Lane, Searcy, AR
6 p.m. — Bluegrass, Baristas, and BBQ presented by Harding Arts & Life Performance Series in conjunction with Searcy Beats and Eats – Heritage Park, featuring The Gravel Yard bluegrass band and pre-show entertainment with Harding alumnus Joe Oliver. To complete the scene, local vendors will be selling barbecue, baked goods, coffee, tea and other specialties. Since this event is outdoors, we recommend bringing lawn chairs or blankets to sit on!
9 p.m. — Good News Singers Concert and Devotional, Benson Auditorium outdoor steps
Saturday, Sept. 16
Harding History Tour — Take a walk down memory lane with the self-guided Harding History Tour! Scan the QR codes at iconic campus locations to learn more about the story of our University.
9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. — Parent Network Breakfast, Cone Chapel, David B. Burks American Heritage Bldg. Dr. Todd Patten and Dr. Marc Fager will bring us a special message on "Holding Tight and Letting Go: A Conversation About Parenting New Adults." Reservations required. No charge to attend.
9 a.m. — Centennial Disc Golf Tournament, Harding Disc Golf Course, Bison Lane, for more information, contact Tom Ritchie at tritchie@harding.edu
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Harding History House Open, Explore exhibits Harding: A History, The Story of Women for Harding, Harding Traditions, Harding Then and Now. 205 N Lott Tucker Drive.
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Family Photos - available in a Harding Swing on the front lawn. $15 for two 5x7's. Other packages available.
11 a.m. — Women's Soccer vs. Texas at Tyler, Stevens Soccer Complex
Lunch — You may use your student’s meal plan or pay at the door in the cafeteria or dine in the Student Center food court. Food trucks available at the tailgate.
12 p.m. — Lady Bison softball scrimmage, softball field
1 p.m. — Men's Soccer vs. Texas at Tyler, Stevens Soccer Complex
1:30 p.m. — Ted Lloyd Track and Field Complex Dedication, Ted Lloyd Track and Field Complex
2:30 - 5:45 p.m. — Tailgate party and Food Truck Court at Bison Park under the pecan trees in front of the Ganus Activities Complex. Enjoy yard games and more. Something for all ages. Bring your family. For details visit harding.edu/tailgateHU.
3 p.m. — College of Pharmacy Tailgate, Bison Park
3:40 p.m. — Walk of Brothers with Harding University Drumline - Cheer on the Bison football team in front of the Ganus Activity Complex
4 p.m. — Belles & Beaux Concert, Bison Park, Belles and Beaux is a 13-member vocal and instrumental band sponsored by the Department of Music at Harding University. They perform a wide variety of today's hot new songs as well as the cool hits of yesterday!
5:25 p.m. — Thundering Herd Marching Band Tailgate Performance, Bison Park
6 p.m. — Bison Football vs. Ark-Monticello, First Security Stadium. Be on hand for a Great American Conference matchup. Wear your black and gold and cheer for the Bisons. Tickets required. $15 reserved seats, $10 adults and $5 student general admission, on sale at hardingtickets.com.
6:30 p.m. — The 1924 Experience: Compulsion, The Rialto Theater. In 1924 the "trial of the century" was the Leopold and Loeb murder trial. In 1959, the classic Orson Welles movie Compulsion was produced based on the trial. Come watch Compulsion and hear from Harding professors how this event encapsulated many of the social issues of 1924.