Jacksonville – The fall season will usher in Family Weekend 2005 at MacMurray College, Oct. 7 - 9.

     A traditional late-night skating party kicks things off on Friday, Oct. 7, from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Eight Wheeler Roller Rink. The event is free.

     A full roster of events on Saturday, Oct. 8 will include women’s and men’s soccer. The MacMurray Highlanders play against Greenville College with the women kicking off at 12:00 p.m. followed by the men at 2:00 p.m.

     Lunch will be available for purchase from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Gamble Campus Center and the bookstore will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

     A family picnic will be held outside the McClelland Dining Hall from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. sponsored by the College’s Office of Student Life. This event is also free for students and their families to attend with reservations recommended by calling 217-479-7123.

     A “family game show” will wrap up the day at 7:00 p.m. in the Gamble Campus Center sponsored by the Campus Activities Board.

     On Sunday, Oct. 9, breakfast will be available for purchase from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with lunch available for purchase from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in McClelland Dining Hall.

     The “Holy Fools” worship service is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. in Annie Merner Chapel. The “holy fools” is a non-denominational campus clown ministry troupe that presents creative worship services at churches throughout Illinois and visits nursing homes and hospitals.

     Download the brochure for more information available including help in making overnight accommodations and travel instructions.
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     Located in Jacksonville, Ill., MacMurray College is a private, four-year, liberal arts, coeducational college, founded in 1846, and affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Its friendly, informal environment stresses academic excellence, personal attention, career experience, and well-rounded development of each individual.