Family Weekend
September 27-29, 2024
This weekend is an opportunity for Benedictine students and their families to reconnect on the Benedictine College campus. This Signature Weekend includes activities for the whole family, Raven sporting events, Mass, and more. Family Weekend is a great time for everyone!
Meal Prices
Families can eat meals in the Dining Hall during Family Weekend. The Dining Hall offers a buffet experience with a wide range of fare, including daily featured entrées, a grill, pizza station, salad bar and deli, plus allergy- and gluten-free options. It’s a great way for students and their families to share mealtimes with each other. Here are the prices for family members:
*Children 5 and under eat in the Dining Hall for FREE during Family Weekend.
- Breakfast: $8.00 per person (age 6 or older)
- Lunch: $10.00 per person (age 6 or older)
- Dinner: $12.00 per person (age 6 or older)
Schedule of Events
Friday, September 27, 2024
4:00 p.m.
“The Trinitarian Heart of the Liberal Arts” Lecture
With Dr. Edward Mulholland. In Murphy-McPhee Auditorium, Westerman Hall.
4:30 p.m.
Campus Activities Board Welcome
In front of the Haverty Center. T-shirt pick-up and weekend schedules available.
7:00 p.m.
Family Bingo
In the Dining Hall.
7:00 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball vs. Baker University
In Ralph Nolan Gymnasium, John Paul II Student Center. Purchase Tickets
8:30 p.m.
Ice Cream Social and Open Mic Night
In the Haverty Center.
Saturday, September 28, 2024
8:30 a.m.
Check-in and Registration for the 2024 MonkRun
Join the monks for the 2024 MonkRun 5K Run or 1-Mile Walk! The event takes place at the Abbey circle drive, with proceeds supporting St. Benedict’s Abbey. Learn more and register for the MonkRun
9:30 a.m.
2024 MonkRun Begins
At the Abbey circle drive.
10:00 a.m.
Dedication of St. Gabriel Hall
11:00 a.m.
Women’s Volleyball vs. MidAmerica Nazarene
In Ralph Nolan Gymnasium, John Paul II Student Center. Purchase Tickets
1:00 p.m.
Football vs. Baker University
At Larry Wilcox Stadium. Purchase Tickets
5:00 p.m.
Women’s Soccer vs. Grand View University
At Legacy Field. Purchase Tickets
7:30 p.m.
Men’s Soccer vs. Grand View University
At Legacy Field. Purchase Tickets
6:30 p.m.
Pops Concert #1
In O’Malley-McAllister Auditorium, St. John Paul II Student Center. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Register for Family Weekend to purchase tickets.
8:00 p.m.
Pops Concert #2
In O’Malley-McAllister Auditorium, St. John Paul II Student Center. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Register for Family Weekend to purchase tickets.
8:30-11:00 p.m.
Rocky’s Sock Hop (50’s Themed Dance)
50’s themed dance in Murphy Recreation Center.
Sunday, September 29, 2024
8:00 a.m.
Sunday Mass
In the Abbey Church. This Mass is said in the Extraordinary Form.
10:00 a.m.
Sunday Mass
In the Abbey Church.
8:00 p.m.
Sunday Mass
In the Abbey Church.