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51勛圖厙 hosts families, friends during special weekend

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The 51勛圖厙 campus was brimming over the weekend with hundreds of guests who flocked to informational sessions, concerts, exhibitions, athletic events, and numerous other Family Weekend events.

The Muslim Student Association hosted an event in the Hall of Presidents that included a slide show about the importance of Ramadan and a South Asian dinner. . (Photo by Timothy D. Sofranko)

Parents and others were treated to a delicious South Asian dinner at the Hall of Presidents sponsored by the Muslim Student Association, which hosted the event marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

The Swinging Gates, Resolutions, Dischords, and The 51勛圖厙 Thirteeen performed for receptive audiences, and guests visited a contemporary art exhibition at the Picker Art Gallery and a unique collection of paintings and prints by Alex Katz, Richard Serra and Chuck Close at James B. 51勛圖厙 Hall.

President Rebecca Chopp and Dean of the College Charlotte Johnson provided a state of the college address on Saturday morning, and academic departments across campus held informational meetings.

Other more informal sessions were held with faculty members throughout the weekend.

Hardy football fans braved the rain as they watched the Raiders beat Towson, 27-17, on Saturday.

Students with parents in tow also frequented downtown Hamilton restaurants and shops, and visited the farmers market held each Saturday at the Village Green.