Family Weekend

9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Family Weekend Information Desk | Ehinger Center Lobby

Featuring light grab-and-go breakfast fare and beverages in the Ehinger Center (EC) lobby until supplies last. The Information Desk will be staffed until 1:30 PM—stop by with any Family Weekend questions about the schedule or Drew’s campus, and don’t forget to pick up your exclusive Drew Family Weekend name tags.

10 a.m. and 11 a.m. | Drew Ghost Walking Tour | Lobby of the United Methodist Archives

Join us for one of two Ghost Stories Tours, departing promptly at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. from the Archives Lobby. From there, you will be guided to Mead Hall, Seminary Hall, outside the Shakespeare Theater, and end at Hoyt Hall for more spooky stories. Each tour lasts about 30–45 minutes and is limited to the first 70 participants for each time frame (broken into two even groups).

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Drew Faculty Presentations | The Space, Ehinger Center

• 10 a.m: Steve Firestone, Associate Teaching Professor of Finance, Associate Chair of the Department of Business and the Director of the Master of Science in Finance program.
• • The Psychology of Money: Are financial markets rational? No more or less than you can say people are rational. Human behavior drives markets, whether it is the stock price of Apple or the latest meme stock. We explore the linkages between finance, economics, and psychology and teach students to make better personal financial and investing decisions.
• 11 a.m: Brianne Barker,  Associate Professor of Biology, Director of Undergraduate Research. Director of the Drew Summer Science Institute, Director of Specialized Honors and Associate Director of Baldwin Honors Program
• • How Infectious Diseases Emerge: We’re all aware of the emergence of new infectious diseases, but where do these new infectious diseases come from? We will explore the factors involved in infectious disease emergence using case studies and looking at data on how some prominent infectious diseases emerged.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Lunch in The Commons

Visit the Commons for lunch! Parents eat free for students on the Platinum Meal Plan. Guest admission is $11.55 per person.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Hillel’s Family Weekend Brunch | Townhouse 8 | Rain Location: The EC Pub

Join our Drew Hillel for brunch and snacks outside the Hillel House.

1 p.m. | President Link’s University Address | Crawford Hall, Ehinger Center

Join President Link as she provides parents and family with updates and insight about the University for this new academic year. Enjoy some cold apple cider, coffee, tea, and other treats!

1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Family Weekend Fall Festival | Ehinger Center Patio & Lawn

Celebrate the season with an afternoon full of fall fun for Drew students and their families! Visit the petting zoo, paint your own pumpkin, and other festive activities. And don’t forget to grab a cozy snack from one of the three delicious food trucks that will be available—it’s a Family Weekend tradition you won’t want to miss!

4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Dinner at The Commons

The Commons will be serving dinner and Drew family members are always invited! Parents eat free for students on the Platinum Meal Plan. Guest admission is $14.95 per person.

10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Family Weekend Closing Brunch | Ehinger Center, Eatery (Use Main Entrance)

Join us for one of Family Weekend’s favorite traditions — our Closing Brunch! Enjoy a delicious buffet-style brunch with a DJ, photo booth, and fun activities for all ages. Registration is required on a separate form. Cost: $10 per adult (including Drew Student), $5 for children under 5. Walk-in spots will be very limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If space is available, cash will be accepted at the door.

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Friday 10a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Buy Swag at the Drew Bookstore | Commons First Floor
Shop with purpose at Drew Bookstore! Every purchase directly benefits the Drew University campus community. From student scholarships to new programs, your dollars make a difference in shaping a brighter academic future.

Sat 9–2 p.m. | Visit the Madison Farm & Artisan Market | Downtown Madison, Prospect Street Parking Lot
The Madison Farm & Artisan Market runs every Saturday from May 24 through December 13. This community-centered event features a variety of great vendors, a wide selection of products, family-oriented activities and entertainment, and opportunities for local non-profits and businesses to participate.

Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Class Ring Vendor | Ehinger Center Lobby
As part of this year’s Fall Festival, a professional ring vendor will be on campus from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to browse a selection of rings, receive assistance with sizing, and ask questions regarding customization and ordering.

Saturday 11– 3 p.m. | Learn More About Student Banking | Ehinger Center Lobby
Citizens offers personal and business banking, student checking and loans, home equity products, credit cards, and more. You’re made ready and so are we. ™ Visit Chris Odle (Branch Manager) and Minati O’Connell (Banker) from the New Providence Branch in the EC Lobby to learn more!

Saturday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Cheer on Drew Athletics | Various Locations
Show your Drew spirit by catching a game during Family Weekend! Our student-athletes would love your support from the stands, and it’s a great way to experience the energy and pride of Ranger Nation. Check out the full lineup of home games and times on the Drew Athletics Calendar (https://drewrangers.com/calendar) and join us in cheering on the Blue & Green!

Saturday 3 p.m. | View artists at the RMG Salon and Lecture Series | Kean Black Box Theatre, Dorothy Young Center for the Arts
This event is The RMG Salon & Lecture Series dedicated to our beloved professor and artist Rodney M. Gilbert. We continue his work to uplift, showcase, and celebrate underrepresented artists of color as he did for his students at Drew. In collaboration with the Arts of Respect (AOR), this program is designed to encourage students to engage with the visual, literary, and performing arts as a means for exploring our differences and commonalities, while cultivating greater understanding and respect. AOR was established in 2009 and endowed by Dr. Paul Drucker C’51, P’83, AOR is organized by Drew’s Center on Religion, Culture & Conflict (CRCC). Free Admission, donations welcome. Reserve tickets​ here.

Sat, Sun | Watch a Show at Concert Hall* | Concert Hall, Dorothy Young Center for the Arts
Celebrate Family Weekend with unforgettable live entertainment at Drew’s acclaimed Concert Hall! The fun kicks off Saturday at 8 PM with Rodney Norman’s offbeat comedy and wraps up Sunday at 3 PM with the harmony-filled tribute Lights Out: The Jersey Beach Boys, ensuring something for everyone to enjoy. Tickets are available at Drew.edu/events or gdpresents.simpletix.com, and families can take advantage of 15% off with promo code FAMILY15.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday | Check out a Performance at the Shakespeare Theatre | The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
As part of Family Weekend, catch a soul-stirring production of Romeo and Juliet at one of the country’s leading classical theatres at a deeply discounted rate! Family members of Drew students can enjoy 20% off regularly priced tickets with code DREWRJ20, valid Friday, September 26 through Sunday, September 28. Want even more entertainment? Attend these special events before and after the show: Hobnob & Hang on Friday, where you can mix and mingle with fellow theatre lovers after the performance with snacks and a cash bar and Symposium on Saturday, featuring a lively Q&A with the cast and artistic team following the matinee. Tickets are available here and are non-refundable once purchased.

* Year-Round Concert Hall Savings for Drew students, alumni, and family with GDPresents: Enjoy 15% off tickets to most concerts presented by GDP throughout the year with promo code RANGERS15. From music to comedy, your next unforgettable night is just a click away— visit gdpresents.simpletix.com all upcoming shows. Excludes: Sinatra, A Man & His Music, and The Duprees.