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Family Weekend

Join Us October 13-14

We invite you to Family Weekend, October 13-14, 2023. This event is designed to bring you closer to your student's Kimball Union experience and explore what the campus and community have to offer. Family weekend begins on Friday at 8 a.m. and runs to approximately 8 p.m. On Saturday, programming begins at 8 a.m. and runs until a student's last commitment. 

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  • Friday, October 13

    Rolling Events
    8:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Registration – Flickinger Lobby

    8:30 am – 5:00 pm
    Book Bonanza: Purchase a book in honor of your student – Schafer Family Library

    9:00 am – 4:00 pm
    Advisor Conferences by Appointment (Advisors will reach out to schedule)

    By Appointment Admission Interviews & Tours – Barnes Admission 

    Schedule of Events
    7:00 – 8:30 am Breakfast
    Doe Dining Commons

    8:30 am – 2:40 pm
    Families are invited to observe class – required attendance for students

    8:30 - 9:10 am
    B Block

    9:20 - 10:20 am
    All School Meeting - Quad

    10:30 - 11:10 am
    C Block

    11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Lunch – Tent on the Quad

    11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Coffee Bar hosted by DEIB and KUA Parents Association
    Outside Flickinger

    12:15 – 1:00 pm
    Kilton & Welch Presentation with Head of School Tyler Lewis
    (Immediately followed by hard hat tour at actual site, for sneak peek) Welch Back Lawn

    1:10 – 1:50 pm
    D Block

    2:00 - 2:40 pm
    E Block

    2:00 – 2:40 pm
    KUA Younger Sibling Programming- (More information to be posted soon)

    2:45 - 3:45 pm
    "Essential Tools for Treating ADHD, Mental Health & More", with Dr. Sharon Saline
    Flickinger Auditorium

    3:00 – 3:45 pm
    KUA Farm Tour and Apple Pressing
    KUA Farm

    3:00 – 3:45 pm
    College Advising Session (All are welcome)
    Hayes Auditorium in Fitch/EE Just

    4:00 - 5:30 pm
    Hospitality Area
    Kimball Barn

    4:00 – 7:30 pm Athletics:
    4:00 pm
    Boys JV2 Soccer vs Cardigan Mountain School

    4:30 pm
    Girls Varsity Field Hockey vs Proctor Academy

    6:00 pm
    Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Proctor

    5:30 - 7:00 pm
    Dinner
    Tent on the Quad

    6:30 – 8:00 pm
    Family Reception hosted by the KUA Parents Association
    Schafer Family Library (This is for visiting family members and faculty only, KUA students should not attend)

    8:00 - 9:30 pm
    Study Hours – Required for Students
  • Saturday, October 14

    Rolling Events
    8:30 am – 12:30 pm
    Registration
    Flickinger

    8:30 am – 5:00 pm
    Book Bonanza: Purchase a Book in Honor of Your Student
    Schafer Family Library

    9:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Advisor Conferences by Appointment (Advisors will reach out to schedule in early October)

    By Appointment Admission Interviews & Tours – Barnes Admission

    Schedule of Events
    7:00 – 9:00 am Breakfast
    Doe Dining Commons

    9:00 – 11:20 am
    Families are invited to observe classes – required attendance for students

    9:00 - 9:40 am
    F Block

    9:50 – 10:30 am
    G Block

    10:40 - 11:20 am
    A Block

    11:30 am - 12:15 pm
    "Dopamine in Learning: Neuroscience of Reward" Presentation with Anne Peterson, Director of Studies and Academic Support
    Auditorium in Fitch/EE Just Hayes

    11:30 am – 12:15 pm
    9th Grade Program Information Session with Michele Winham, 9th Grade Dean, and TomvKardel, Assistant Head of School (For Families of 9th Graders)
    Flickinger

    11:30 am - 1:30 pm
    Lunch
    Tent on the Quad

    1:30 - 4:30 pm
    Hospitality Area
    Kimball Barn

    1:30 - 5:30 pm Athletics: All Events are Home:
    1:30 pm
    V Field Hockey vs. Proctor

    1:30 pm
    Mountain Biking vs. Proctor

    1:30 pm
    Boys JV2 Soccer vs. Proctor

    1:30 pm
    Girls JV Soccer vs. Proctor

    3:00 pm
    Cross Country vs. Proctor

    3:00 pm
    Boys Varsity Soccer vs Proctor

    3:00 pm
    Boys JV1 Soccer vs. Proctor

    4:00 pm
    Girls Varsity Field Hockey vs Ethel Walker

    STUDENTS MAY DEPART CAMPUS AFTER THEIR LAST COMMITMENT. STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE BACK ON CAMPUS BY 7:30 PM ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, UNLESS THEY ARE ON A VARSITY TEAM OR HAVE REHEARSAL
     

Additional Information

Parking and Directions
Parking will be provided in the lot next to Akerstrom Arena located off Campus Center Drive. KUA staff will be available to direct you to Registration in Flickinger Arts Center. Please refrain from parking along Main Street and Route 120.
 
Meals and Refreshments
Refreshments will be provided for families throughout the day on Friday and Saturday at Registration (Flickinger). Most weekend meals will take place outside in the large tent on the quad.
 
Accessibility
Golf carts are available at Registration for anyone needing assistance around campus.
 
Faculty Advisor Meetings
Your student’s advisor will be in touch directly to schedule individual meetings during Family Weekend. If you have any questions about this process, please contact your student’s advisor.
 
Long Weekend Details
Students may leave campus following their last obligation on Saturday, October 14. Boarders should plan to return on Tuesday, October 17 for either varsity athletics or 7:30 p.m. check-in. Day students should plan to return on Wednesday, October 18, unless the student is a varsity athlete.
 
Attire
Please dress casually and comfortably throughout the weekend.

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