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we ec ml oDear Creighton Family,

We would like to welcome you to a great weekend that we

have personally enjoyed for the past seven years. 2010 Family

Weekend is sure to show you what it truly means to be a

member of the “Creighton Family.”

There are many events for you and your student to attend

over the weekend. This will also be a chance to hand deliver

a care package instead of putting it in the mail!! Please join

us this September on the beautiful campus of Creighton

University. We look forward to seeing you. Go Jays!

Sincerely,

Kate and Rod Kestel

Creighton University Parent Council Co-Chairmen

fridayCheck-in

12 noon -4:30 pm x SSC Fireplace

Begins in the Skutt Student Center Fireplace Lounge

Check-in Resumes5:30 pm – 7 pm x Morrison Stadium

Students or Families can

check-in. At this time you

will receive your t-shirts,

tickets to any events, and a

schedule of the weekend.

Family Information

Sessions4 pm & 4:50 pm x SSC Ballroom

Complimentary

45-minute sessions from the

Student Activities Office,

Counseling Department, Office of

Student Success and the PMED

Advisors will be available in the

Skutt Student Center. Families

can choose which 2 sessions they

would like to attend.

Family BBQ5:30 pm – 7 pm

$15

Enjoy an outdoor BBQ right

outside of Morrison Stadium.

The menu includes pulled

pork sandwiches, grilled

chicken and veggie burgers.

Women’s Soccer Game

7 pm

Complimentary

The Creighton Women’s

Soccer Team will be

playing Wyoming at 7pm

in the nationally acclaimed

Morrison Stadium.

Dueling Pianos 9 pm – 11 pm

$5 per person x Billy Blues Alumni Grill

Dueling Pianos provided by

Dueling Pianos International

A high-energy, all-request,

sing-along, clap-along,

rock ‘n’ roll, comedy piano

show where the audience is

just as much a part of the show

as the entertainers.

Check-in12 noon – 4:30 pm x SSC Fireplace

Family Info Sessions4 pm & 4:50 pm x SSC Ballroom

Check-in Resumes5:30 pm – 7 pm x Morrison Stadium

Family BBQ5:30 pm – 7 pm x Morrison Stadium

Women’s Soccer7 pm x Morrison Stadium

Dueling Pianos9 pm – 11 pm x Billy Blues Alumni Grill

SCHEDULE

September 17

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JayWalk 9 am x Deglman Circle

$15-$35

Join us in a fundraiser for the Jesuit Middle

School in Omaha. This annual event

is a Family Weekend tradition. On-site

registration begins at 7 am and the race

begins at 9 am, both in Deglman Circle

(24th & California). A pancake feed

following the race will be held at Morrison

Stadium beginning at 9:15 am. Registration

costs vary depending on time of registration.

Experience Class10 am x HLS MOO Lounge

Complimentary

Coffee and Donuts in the

Mutual of Omaha Lounge

in the Hixson-Lied Science

Building will be followed by a

lecture from a professor from

each undergraduate college

at Creighton. Students and

Families are able to attend one

of three lectures. Lectures begin

at 10:15 am. Visit our website

for details on the lectures that

will be presented.

Trolley Rides11 am – 2 pm x Deglman Circle

$2 per person

Join us for a tour of Omaha

on the famous Ollie the

Trolley. A Creighton

student leader will be

your tour guide, sharing

with you the hot spots and

Creighton’s relationship

with the Omaha

community.

Dinner with your FamilyIf you’re looking for something sophisticated and stylish

check out M’s Pub located at 11th & Howard or Mark’s Bistro located at 4916 Underwood St.

Dinner with your FamilyIf you’re looking for something casual and fun check out

Spaghetti Works located at 11th & Howard or the Dundee Dell located at 5007 Underwood St.

September 18

Volunteer Opportunities2 pm

Complimentary

Each of our residence halls has a community partner

which provides the residents of the building with volunteer

opportunities in the Omaha area. You will get a chance to

volunteer at one of the 7 community partners, including the North

Omaha Boys and Girls Club, the Madonna School, Girls Inc., or

the Siena-Francis Homeless Shelter. Volunteer locations will be

confirmed via email after registration has been completed.

Omaha Zoo 9:30 am – 5 pm

$11 for adults, $7 for children, $9 for seniors

The Henry-Doorly Zoo is an

enjoyable day trip for all ages.

Tickets are valid for one time use

from Friday – Sunday.

Kickball3 pm x Morrison Stadium Lawn

Complimentary

Campus Recreation will

be hosting a kickball tournament for

families. If your student is involved with

intramurals at Creighton, or you would

like to spend the afternoon outside,

please join us in this fun event.

Family Weekend Mass

5 pm

St. John’s Church sits

at the very heart of

Creighton University.

Join us in mass to

celebrate the weekend.

Enjoy Dinner with your Student: Take time to

celebrate your student with a special meal. Rarely do we

take the time to simply enjoy each other’s company so take that time

this weekend.

Dinner with your FamilyIf you’re looking for something contemporary and fresh check

out either Stokes Bar & Grill located at 12th & Howard or The Twisted Fork located at 10th and Howard.

Jay Walk9 am x Deglman Circle

Experience Class10 am x HLS MOO Lounge

Trolley Rides11 am – 2 pm x Deglman Circle

Volunteer Opportunities2 pm

Kickball3 pm x Morrison Stadium Lawn

Weekend Mass5 pm x St. John’s Church

SCHEDULE

Brunch11:30 am x Skutt Ballroom

SCHEDULE

September 19

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge

It spans the Missouri River,

connecting Omaha and

Council Bluffs.

Paths extend on either

side of the bridge along

both the Omaha and

Council Bluff’s shores.

Brunch11:30 am x Skutt Ballroom

$12 per adult or $7 per child

Join us for a small brunch to

cap off the weekend. Menu

items include Carved Ham,

Waffle Bar, scrambled eggs,

hash browns, etc.

St. John’s Church Mass Schedule

Sunday, 8 am, 10:30 am, 4:30 pm,

9 pm and 10 pm

Lauritzen Botanical Gardens

Open from 9 am-5 pm daily.

This could be a beautiful

way to spend a Sunday

afternoon with your family.

More information at

omahabotanicalgardens.org.

sunday

registerLast Name ________________________________________________________________________________

First Name ________________________________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________________________

City _________________________________________ State ______________ Zip ____________________

Email Address _____________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number ____________________________________________________________________________

Student’s Name ___________________________________________________________________________

Friday, Sept. 17Family Weekend T-Shirt Specify Number of T-Shirts T-Shirt Size Amount Due

S-XL $12 q #______ ______ ______

XXL $13 q #______ ______ ______

Number of Participants Total Cost Amount Due

Family Information Sessions q #______ Complimentary

Family Weekend BBQ q #______ $15 per person ______

Women’s Soccer Game q #______ Complimentary

Dueling Pianos q #______ $5 per person ______

Saturday, Sept. 18JayWalk*

Name of Participants

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Male/Female

q M q F

q M q F

q M q F

q M q F

q M q F

Student?

q Yes q No

q Yes q No

q Yes q No

q Yes q No

q Yes q No

Amount Due

$15 per student$25 per non-student

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Non-participant donation$______

* Can also register at www.creighton.edu/jaywalk; do not include amount here if registering online

t-shirt sizeYouth s-L, Adult s-XXXL

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For Office Use Only

Date Received: ________________________________________________

Date Entered: _________________________________________________

Check#: ______________________________________________________

registerSaturday, Sept. 18

Number of Participants Total Cost Amount Due

Experience Class q #______ Complimentary

Service q #______ Complimentary

Henry-Doorly Zoo q #______ $11 for adult ______

q #______ $7 for child (under 12) ______

q #______ $9 for senior ______

Ollie the Trolley Tours 11:00 a.m. q #______ $2 per person ______

(Please choose a time slot) 11:30 a.m. q #______ $2 per person ______

12:00 noon q #______ $2 per person ______

12:30 p.m. q #______ $2 per person ______

1:00 p.m. q #______ $2 per person ______

2:00 p.m. q #______ $2 per person ______

Sunday, Sept. 19 Number of Participants Total Cost Amount Due

Sunday Brunch q #______ $15 for adult ______

q #______ $9 for children (under 8) ______

Total Amount Due ______

Please make checks out to Creighton University.

Return form and payment to Creighton University

postmarked by Friday, September 3, 2010 to:

Family Weekend-Student Activities Office, SSC 110Creighton University

2500 California PlazaOmaha, NE 68178

When we receive your registration, you will receive a confirmation

email which includes all of the events you have registered for. Please

remember there are no refunds available after September 8th, 2010.

PAYMENT INFORMATION#

Family Weekend is a time when Creighton

Families can spend time with their students,

while participating in the Creighton community.

A wide variety of events have been planned to

allow all families an opportunity to participate.

We encourage you to speak with your student

regarding what events they would like to

participate in with you. Enjoy this weekend,

spend time with your family, and experience the

feeling of the Creighton family as well.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding

Family Weekend please feel free to contact the

Student Activities Office by phone at

(402) 280-1715, or email Elizabeth Fairbairn at

familyweekend@creighton.edu

Campus ParkingAll visitors can park in the Visitor lots available on

24th & Cass, the top level of the garages on 24th &

California, or 20th & Cass, or next to the Harper

Center on 20th Street.

HotelsPlease make your reservations early as this

tends to be a busy weekend.

Best Western Seville Inn

(402) 345-2222

Located at 3001 Chicago Street

Candlewood Suites

(402) 758-2848

Located at 360 S. 108th Avenue

Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center – Downtown

(402) 346-7600

Located at 1616 Dodge Street.

Courtyard by Marriott – Downtown/Old Market

(402) 346-2200

Located at 101 S. 10th Street

Embassy Suites – Downtown

(402) 541-1490

Located at 555 S. 10th Street

Fairfield Inn and Suites

(402) 280-1516

Located at 1501 Nicholas Street

Hampton Inn & Suites – Downtown

(402) 345-5500

Located at 1212 Cuming Street

Holiday Inn

(402) 393-3950

Located at 3321 S. 72nd Street

Holiday Inn

(402) 496-7500

Located at 11515 Miracle Hills Drive

Hilton

(402) 998-3400

Located at 1001 Cass Street

Hilton Garden Inn – Downtown

(402) 516-3121

Located at 1005 Dodge Street

Magnolia Hotel – Downtown

(402) 342-2222

Located at 1615 Howard Street

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