Alcala Yearbook 1997

family Weekend '96, October 25-27, 8ave family and friends of U&D students a unique 8limpse of !ife at U&D; on campus and off The weekend served as a parent orientation, with numerous activities throu8hout the city as well as on campus, ra~i~ from campus tours to attendi~ classes with their hosti~ students. "This event was really interestin8. My mom 8ot to see what I am experienci~. and more importantly, she 8ot to experience it herself," said freshman Courtney Crowley, whose mother participated in the weekend activities. These pro8rams are not unco1I11I1on on campus. But this was the first major event this year to enable parents of U&D students to experience the different aspects of campus life. "Events such as these let parents see some of the different and exciti~ thi~s that happen here on campus," stated freshman Camille fiernandez, addi~ that, "Meeti~ the faculty members and 8etti~ a sense of the classes is important for parents." family Weekend not only enabled 8uests to participate in numerous U&D activities, but to become better acquainted with &an Die8o as a whole. Tickets were available for the &an Die8o Zoo, and &a World as well as other local attractions. The weekend served as a perfect chance for 8uests to witness a day, or weekend, in the life of their U&D student. By A8nes Gesikowski

Pictured Above: All of campus was in the spirit to welcome the weekend gue t . Pictured Left: Parents and students relaxed and enjoyed themselves dancing on Casino Night.

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