Family + Friends Weekend

Join us for Family + Friends Weekend on October 1-2, 2021.

We're excited to continue this annual October tradition of welcoming families of current students and alumni and friends of Stephens College to campus.

 

Lodging

Book your lodging at the Drury Plaza Hotel or Stoney Creek, where we have reserved discounted rooms for our guests. The deadline for hotel room registration is Monday, Sept. 13, and there are limited rooms available (first come, first served).

Book your room at Stoney Creek > ($180 per night)

Book your room at Drury Plaza Hotel > ($109 per night)

 

Registration

Please register to let us know you'll be attending.

Registration for Alumnae >

Registration for Families >

 

Schedule

 

Friday, October 1

Grab Your Stephens Gear
Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Stamper Commons, Susie’s campus store

 

Administrative Offices Open
Time: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Feel free to drop by if you have questions. No appointments necessary! 

• Accounting: 211 Lela Raney Wood Hall
• Athletics: 222 Stamper Commons
• Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD): Visitor’s Center
• Institutional Advancement: Lela Raney Wood Hall
• Financial Aid: 216 Lela Raney Wood Hall
• Office of Student Development: 200 Stamper Commons
• Safety & Security: Tower Hall

Lunch
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Stamper Commons, Dining Hall
Pricing: Students eat as part of their meal plan.
Adults/guests: $7.75 (Credit Card only)

 

Create a Special Moment
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Stamper Commons
Create special moments for your student — write a letter, purchase a treat for a special occasion, or just for fun.

 

President’s Reception
Time: 5-6 p.m.
Location: Lela Raney Wood (LRW)
Connect or reconnect with other Stephens parents and members of our Stephens community at the President’s reception. (Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served.)

 

Dinner
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Stamper Dining Hall
Pricing: Students eat as part of their meal plan.
Adults/guests: $7.75 (Credit Card only)

 

Stephens Stars Volleyball
6 p.m. vs Ozark Christian College
Silverthorne Arena
Free Admission 

 

Almost, Maine (Comedy)
by John Cariani, PG-13
7:30 p.m. Macklanburg Playhouse
This charming romantic comedy has been called “sweet, poignant, and witty . . . Nearly perfect.” Don’t miss an evening of tales about love in the mystical town of Almost, Maine, as Stephens College kicks off its performing arts season!

Safety protocols: Masks are required inside the theatre spaces. Protocols will adjust as best practices change; please visit stephens.edu/box-office for current details. The Box Office opens Monday, Sept. 13. Hours: 1-4 p.m. weekdays.

Tickets: $16-18 general admission; $10 students/seniors. Email ticket requests to [email protected] or call (573) 876-7199. Order online after Sept. 13 at Eventbrite.com or stephens.edu/box-office.

 

Saturday, October 2

Susie’s: Grab Your Stephens Gear
Time: 11 a.m-2 p.m.
Location: Stamper Commons, Susie’s campus store

 

Create a Special Moment
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Stamper Commons
Create special moments for your student — write a letter, purchase a treat for a special occasion or just for fun.

  

Brunch
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Stamper Commons, Dining Hall
Pricing: Students eat as part of their meal plan.
Adults/guests: $7.75 (Credit Card only)

 

Scholars Program Pinning Ceremony
Time: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Firestone Chapel

 

Stephens Stars Soccer Game
12 p.m. vs Central Baptist College
Battle High School
Free Admission

 

Dinner
Time: 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Location: Stamper Dining Hall
Pricing: Students: eat as part of their meal plan.
Adults/guests: $7.75 (Credit Card only)

 

Almost, Maine
by John Cariani, PG-13
7:30 p.m. Macklanburg Playhouse
A series of romantic vignettes from John Cariani that has been aptly called “Sweet, poignant, and witty ... Nearly perfect.” Don’t miss an evening of tales about love in the mystical town of Almost, Maine, as Stephens College kicks off its performing arts season!

Safety protocols: Masks are required inside the theatre spaces. Protocols will adjust as best practices change; please visit stephens.edu/box-office for current details. The Box Office opens Monday, Sept. 13. Hours: 1-4 p.m. weekdays.

Tickets: $16-18 general admission; $10 students/seniors. Email ticket requests to [email protected] or call (573) 876-7199. Order online after Sept. 13 at Eventbrite.com or stephens.edu/box-office.

 

Health + Safety

For all guests on campus, masks are required in all indoor spaces and outdoors when social distancing cannot be maintained.

• For questions, please contact [email protected].
• For photos from the 2019 Family + Friends Weekend, visit Stephens College Flickr.