October 27th - October 29th, 2023
An opportunity for family members of Doane University students, faculty, and staff to fully immerse themselves in the culture of campus life and the Crete community.
Schedule of Events
October 27th
| Time | Event | Location |
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5:00 PM |
Ghosts of Gaylord (Sponsored by the Doane English Department) | Gaylord Hall |
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6:00 - 9:00 PM |
Open Rehearsal of "A Bright New Boise" (rated R), directed by Joel Egger | Whitcomb Lee Conservatory |
|
7:30 - 11:30 PM |
Blue River Arts Council Social & Silent Auction for family members |
The 1206 |
|
9:00 PM |
Halloween Party for students (sponsored by the Student Programming Board) |
Nyrop Hall, Perry Campus Center |
October 28th
| Time | Event | Location |
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8:00 AM |
Check-in | Beige Desk Perry Campus Center |
|
9:00 AM |
Meet and Greet | East/West Dining Perry Campus Center |
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9:30 - 10:30 AM |
Campus Tours (Admissions/Ambassadors) |
Perry Campus Center (start) |
|
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
Tailgate/BBQ (Sponsored by Alumni Relations) |
Parking Lot C |
|
1:00 PM |
Football Game | Memorial Stadium |
|
5:00 PM |
Soccer Game | Memorial Stadium |
|
6:00 PM |
Family Dinner (Sponsored by Greek Life) |
The Dining Hall |
|
7:30 PM |
Dessert/Cash Bar Social with Music Bingo (Sponsored by Communications Department) |
Cassel Outdoor Theatre |
|
7:30 PM |
Women's Soccer Game |
Memorial Stadium |
October 29th
| Time | Event | Location |
|
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
Family Brunch (Sponsored by Student Congress) | The Dining Hall |
Other Events and Activities for Families to Do
Family Scavenger Hunt (all day)
Discounted Golf At College Heights CC (50% off)- 1225 E 4th St, Crete, NE 68333. Call (402) 826-4653 and mention Doane Family Weekend.
360 Photo Booth and other photo opportunities
Campus Bookstore- Open 10/28 from 10am-2pm, 10% discount available.
October 29th - time TBD- Doane Tigers at Nebraska Cornhuskers Basketball- Exhibition Game at Pinnacle Bank Arena
Hotel Information
Make your reservations by Sept. 27th 2023 for a special Doane Family Weekend Rate!
Holiday Inn Lincoln Southwest - 2500 Tamarin Ridge Road, Lincoln, NE
Fairfield Inn & Suites - 3015 Betten Drive Crete, Nebraska 68333
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