Family Weekend Schedule

10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Family Weekend Check-In/Registration/Information Center.
Be sure to visit us in the Archibald Granville Bush Science Center Auditorium lobby to pick up your name badge and welcome packet.
Location: Bush Auditorium lobby, Bush Science Center

To honor beloved alumnus, Fred Rogers '51 '74H, and the milestone of his 50 years on television, take part in our Mister Rogers Walking Tour during Family Weekend. You’ll see many special tributes, including experiencing the stunning 7- foot tall permanent sculpture, A Beautiful Day for a Neighbor created by British artist Paul Day. Walking tour maps are included in your welcome bag, and in Guidebook. To enhance your tour experience, download the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Walking Audio Tour.

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Stop in and meet the great staff in Accessibility Services and the Tutoring & Writing Center! You can learn more about both offices and services they provide and have any questions you may have answered.
Location: Olin Library

11 – 11:30 a.m., second screening from 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Join us for a Rollins Family Weekend special viewing of Florida Road Trip, a WUCF produced television series that airs on PBS stations across Florida and explores the history, culture, and quirks that make Florida unique. This new (2024) episode features Winter Park, and you'll learn how Rollins became the first college the state, our history, more about a prominent Rollins graduate, and insights about Winter Park’s history. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet and have a Q&A with members of the Florida Road Trip team.
Location: Kathleen W. Rollins Hall, Galloway Room (Room 300)

Noon – 12:45 p.m.
Labyrinth walking is an ancient practice used by many faiths for spiritual centering, contemplation, and prayer. Experience the labyrinth where you can quiet your mind, and focus on a contemplative question.
Location: Located on the backside of Knowles Memorial Chapel facing Chase Avenue.

1 – 2 p.m.
Whether you are a long-time art enthusiast or it’s your first time visiting the RMA, you’ll enjoy exploring the fall season exhibits. The Rollins Museum of Art is the only teaching museum in the greater Orlando area, and as part of the staff-led tour, you’ll explore a selection of recent acquisitions and works from the museum’s current exhibitions, including an exhibition designed for first-year students.
Location: Rollins Museum of Art

1 – 1:50 p.m.
Come relax and laugh during this Friday afternoon Rollins Improv Players (RIP) show. Celebrating its 21st year, RIP is a theatrical improvisation student troupe performing a variety of long form and short form shows. RIP creates improvisational theatre that expresses challenging and provocative subject matter and represents the dramatic and comedic aspects of student life and beyond!
Location: Bush Auditorium, Bush Science Center

2 – 2:45 p.m.
Meet staff from Crummer Graduate School of Business, and the Hamilton Holt School at this information session and learn more about the top-ranked graduate and 3/2 programs offered at Rollins.
Location: Bush Auditorium, Bush Science Center

2 p.m.
All are welcome to join the Muslim Student Union and attend Jumu'ah Prayers.
Location: Knowles Memorial Chapel, Interfaith Room 102

Tours begin at 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Annie Russell Theatre and the stunning Tiedtke Theatre & Dance Centre. You'll hear our ghost stories, view the in-progress set for Pride and Prejudice, and explore classroom and performance facilities that allow for world-class hands-on learning.
Location: Tours leave from the front steps of the Annie at 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3 p.m.

3 – 4 p.m.
Rollins has made a commitment to developing a robust career and life planning program. The Center for Career & Life Planning is leading this initiative alongside campus partners to expand current services and programs that will integrate career planning resources into students’ overall Rollins Gateway experience. Our goals are to help students explore and clarify potential career pathways through experiential opportunities and to increase the professional marketability of our students. We hope you consider joining us for an interactive afternoon to learn more!
Location: Kathleen W. Rollins Hall, Galloway Room (Room 300)

4 – 6:30 p.m.
Join the Rollins community and fellow families for a tailgate leading into the Women’s Volleyball conference rival game vs. Florida Southern. We’ll have a cash bar, live music and opportunities to connect with the Rollins community and student orgs.
Location: Alfond Sports Center

5-6 p.m.
Stop in for light bites and a warm welcome from President Grant and Peg Cornwell and members of the Parent & Family Council. This reception is especially for parents and family members to meet and greet one another.
Location: Rice Family Pavilion

6:30 p.m.
Rollins Hillel invites all for a Shabbat dinner with student-led traditional Shabbat dinner with blessings and songs. Dinner is a $18 per person donation (children and Rollins students free of charge) and is open to everyone. Payment follow-up to be sent via email to those who register.
Location: Kathleen W. Rollins Hall, Galloway Room

7 p.m.
After the tailgate, help give our Women's Volleyball team a home court advantage against conference rival Florida Southern.
Location: Alfond Sports Center

9 a.m.- 12 p.m. *meet up is 8:45 a.m.
Join the Center for Leadership & Community Engagement (CLCE) and Join Us in Making Progress (JUMP) to spend part of your morning volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. Volunteers will assist helping to build and construct a home for a local family. Specific volunteer tasks will vary depending on the needs of the jobsite.
Location: Meet up at the Rollins Museum of Art at 8:45 a.m. Transportation will be provided to the Habitat for Humanity jobsite.
What to Wear/Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes, along with any comfortable clothing that allows you to move easily and that you do not mind getting dirty. Don’t forget to bring along a water bottle for refreshment! Eating breakfast beforehand is encouraged.
RSVP Required Click here to register. Spaces are limited to 14 per Saturday of Service.

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Enjoy a fantastic brunch on your own with all the Rollins favorites and more at a special Family Weekend price. Rollins students use their regular dining swipes with their R-Card.
Location: The Marketplace, Cornell Campus Center

9:15 – 10 a.m.
Greet the sun and the arrival of the weekend. During this outdoor yoga session, become aware of the rhythms of nature while balancing movement to strengthen, stretch, and rejuvenate your mind and body. Feel free to bring your own favorite yoga mat or towel. Rollins mats will also be available.
Location: Lakeside Neighborhood, Lawn

10 a.m.
Have fun watching Women's Lacrosse during this competitive intra-squad scrimmage that will showcase the talents and skills of the team!
Location: Barker Family Stadium and Cahall-Sandspur Field

11 a.m. - noon.
Explore the Rollins Greenhouse located atop the Bush Science Center! Experience a self-guided tour taking you through three zones and temperatures differences to witness over 800 varying plants from all over the world. These are plants that are used as part of hands-on teaching laboratories in courses across the College.
Location: Meet in the Bush Atrium Lobby

Noon
Rollins Swimming vs. Barry University. Come out and cheer on the Tars as they compete against conference rivals Barry University.
Location: Alfond Pool

1 – 2 p.m.
Dr. Dan Myers, from the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, will take you "behind the scenes" of how AI works, how faculty at Rollins are embracing it, and how higher education institutions are thinking about teaching and learning in a new era.
Location: Kathleen W. Rollins Hall, Galloway Room (Room 300) 

2:15-3:15 p.m.
Join Drs. Connie Briscoe, Executive Director of the Wellness Center and Penelope Strater, Associate Dean of Students and Director of the Student Outreach & Resource Center, who will share stories of resilience, discuss the role of failure in growth, and provide strategies for parents to support their students in bouncing back from setbacks.
Location: Kathleen W. Rollins Hall, Galloway Room (Room 300)

4 p.m.
Round out supporting our Tars for another home court advantage in conference play vs. the University of Tampa. This game is the team's annual Colorful and Courageous game to support childhood cancer patients, and the team collects crayons and coloring books at the game for kids who are hospitalized. First 50 fans will also get custom tie dyed t-shirts courtesy of the team!
Location: Alfond Sports Center

4 – 6:30 p.m.
Fraternity & Sorority Life invites families and students to engage in some friendly competition at the second annual Family Weekend Corn Hole Contest! Sign-ups will be available at Family Weekend check in and families and students are encouraged to sign up as teams of 2-3 to participate. There will be a prize for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners! Cash bar for beer, wine, water, and soft drinks will be available.
Location: Mills Lawn

8 - 9 p.m.
Question: How do you find out who has all the answers in your family? Answer: Head to Family Weekend Trivia Night in Dave’s Boathouse! Stop in for a fun evening and challenge your Rollins, current event, and pop culture acumen!
Location: Dave's Boathouse, Cornell Campus Center

9-10:30 p.m.
The Center for Campus Involvement in partnership with the Student Center for Inclusion and Belonging are hosting a "Movie On Mills." Grab a blanket or lawn chair and meet on Mills Lawn for a screening of the movie, Coco, as we celebrate Día de los Muertos!
Location: Mills Lawn

10 a.m.
Rollins families are welcome to take part in a joyous Founders' Day worship service celebrating the establishment of Rollins College and our historical roots in the Congregational Church. The Rollins Department of Music provides magnificent arrangements as part of this annual celebration.
Location: Knowles Memorial Chapel