Family Weekend
Greetings, Bulldog Families!
Here is your schedule for the 2022 Barton College Family Weekend. Please secure your accommodations for these dates as hotels can fill quickly. Visit www.barton.edu/maps/lodging/ for a list of hotels in the area. We look forward to seeing you on Barton’s campus in the fall. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Campus Life at campuslife@barton.edu.
2022 Fall Barton College Family Weekend Schedule
Friday, September 23, 2022
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Check-In
Location: Hamlin Student Center, Office of Campus Life
Families may pick up schedules, tickets to pre-registered events, t-shirts, and a weekend gift.
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wilson Country Club Driving Range and Putting Green
Golf balls may be purchased on site.
Head Professional Golf Professional – Reid Hill
252-291-3815
4509 Country Club Drive
Wilson, NC 27896
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Kazual
Location: Hines Hall Plaza
Inclement Weather Location: Wilson Gymnasium
Kazual is an A Capella group that mixes the sounds of R&B, pop, and hip hop together to create an experience to blow your mind or, as they call it, the Kazual experience!
*Please enjoy dinner in our Culinary Center located on the upper level of the Hamlin Student Center, in the BC Bistro located behind the Hamlin Student Center, or at one of the many restaurants located in the Wilson community.
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
“An Extra Penny” (A Broadway Workshop Production)
Location: Kennedy Family Theatre
Advance Tickets Required: visit www.barton.edu/theatre
Saturday, September 24, 2022
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Check-In
Location: Lower level of the Hamlin Student Center
Families may pick up schedules, tickets to pre-registered events, t-shirts, and a weekend gift.
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Coffee with President Douglas N. Searcy
Location: Hardy Alumni Hall
Enjoy a cup of coffee and continental breakfast with the President of Barton College.
Dr. Searcy will share information about Barton College.
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Floating event)
Barton-Graves House Visit
Location: 800 Nash Street NE
On your walk back to campus, be sure to stop by the Lagwig Garden behind the Carriage House for a family photo opportunity. Digital images will be emailed the following week.
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Academic Connections
Location: Hardy Alumni Hall
Professors will share information about their academic schools and programs, and how they are preparing your college student for success.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Barton College Family Tailgate with the Matty Begs Band
Location: Center Campus
Musical entertainment, food, fun, family, and memories!
Students may use their meal plan for lunch.
2:00 p.m.
Football Game
Location Electric Supply Field at Trust Stadium
Come cheer for the Bulldogs as they face the Mars Hills University Mountain Lions. Tickets will be available at wawtix.com. All ticket sales are final. Students may use their Barton College I.D. to obtain access to the game. (Students will receive their ticket information prior to game).
7:30 p.m.
Evening in Downtown Wilson
Meet the Bulldog family at Casita Brewing Company and visit the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park.
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
“An Extra Penny” (A Broadway Workshop Production)
Location: Kennedy Family Theatre
Advance Tickets Required: visit www.barton.edu/theatre
Sunday, September 25, 2022
Barton College understands the importance of family and the value of spending quality time with loved ones. Today, we encourage you to spend as much time with your student as possible. Enjoy brunch in our Culinary Center, take a walk around campus with your student while they tell you their favorite aspects of college life, make some great memories, and enjoy our campus facilities. Thank you for spending the weekend with your students and all of us at Barton College. We wish you safe travels returning home. Until next time…
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Farewell Brunch
Location: Culinary Center, on the upper level of Hamlin Student Center
Before you pack up and leave Barton to return home, we hope you and your student will stop by the Culinary Center for a delicious meal prepared by the AVI Culinary team.
Students may use their dining plan for brunch.
3:00 p.m.
“An Extra Penny” (A Broadway Workshop Production)
Location: Kennedy Family Theatre
Advance Tickets Required: visit www.barton.edu/theatre
Additional Information
Hospitality Suite (Sponsored by CAB and SGA)
Location: Lower Level of Hamlin Student Center
Need a cool place to relax? A drink of water or a cup of coffee?
CAB and SGA will keep items available for families who may just need a little down time. Items will be refreshed Friday and Saturday until 5:30 p.m. each day.
Social Media Challenge
Photo Contest begins on Friday, September 23, 2022 and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, September 25, 2022.
· To enter the Challenge, submit a family photo that was snapped during the 2022 Fall Family Weekend on Barton’s campus. Upload the photo to Facebook or Instagram and use the hashtag #bartoncollegefamilyweekend2022 to help us easily locate the photos.
· All participants’ names will be entered into a contest to win a Barton College Swag Bag.
· On September 27,2022, three winners will be announced and shared on the Barton College Campus Activity Board Facebook and Instagram pages.
· The winners’ swag bags will be given to your students. Barton College students are encouraged to participate.
· Photos will be used to create promotional videos for social media and Barton College.