MACON – Mercer University’s Office of Campus Life has organized three days of events Sept. 20-22 to celebrate Family Weekend 2024.
Every year, Mercer plans a weekend for families of students to visit the beautiful campus and experience a day in the life of their student(s). Family Weekend 2024 brings together students, parents, siblings and other relatives for a weekend filled with excitement and bonding as well as opportunities for families to meet Mercer’s administration and faculty while enjoying arts, athletic and social events.
Registration is recommended and can be completed online by Sept. 20 or on-site Sept. 20, 4-7 p.m., at the Campus Life Office and Sept. 21, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the Campus Life Office. The $20 registration includes breakfast, tailgate activities, a discount card and the opportunity to purchase Family Weekend t-shirts for $5 each.
The festivities will begin Friday with Campus Academic Treks in Langdale Hall at 4:30 p.m. The treks feature members of Mercer’s Peer Advisor Team leading families on 30-minute walking tours of the academic centerpieces of Mercer’s campus.
Other events planned for Family Weekend 2024 include:
Friday, Sept. 20
Live Hypnotist Show
7-8 p.m.
Toney Auditorium, Willingham
Come and be mesmerized by a live hypnotist for Mercer students and Family Weekend guests young and old!
Saturday, Sept. 21
Family Weekend Concert
11-11:50 a.m.
McCorkle Music Building
This program in the Fickling Recital Hall will feature many of the talented students of the Townsend School of Music. The concert, hosted by the Mercer Singers, will include a kaleidoscope of solo, duet and quartet performances by vocal and instrumental musicians.
Football Tailgate
1-5 p.m.
Black Field
There will be free tailgate treats for families while supplies last. Live music from the Ford Concert Series, inflatables, Mercer giveaways and tailgate games for the family. Join the Mercer cheerleaders and Toby the Bear at the tailgate after the Bear Walk which is at 3:30 pm.
Mercer Football vs. the Citadel
6 p.m. in Five Star Stadium
Mercer is challenging a fierce SOCON rival, The Citadel, in this Family Weekend game. Tickets are purchased separately for the football game through Mercer Athletics.
Sunday, Sept. 22
Families are encouraged to explore Mercer Village and Macon all day using a Very Important Family (V.I.F) card offering exclusive discounts at restaurants in Mercer Village and the surrounding neighborhood.
A complete schedule of events and frequently asked questions is available online, or you can email campuslife@mercer.edu or call (478) 301-2692 with questions.
