Family Weekend
Special Events
During your weekend, check out these featured events.
Tail-feather Fest
Alexander Parking Lot
11:00 a.m-1:00 p.m.
Before the Bluejays football game, come over to the Bluejays Tail-feather Fest! Meet other families and friends of Elmhurst College along with an appearance by Victor E. Bluejay. Enjoy music, raffles, fellowship, and hopefully, a Bluejays victory!
Partners for Peace
11:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (return time is approximate)
The North Lawndale neighborhood is a culturally rich, yet economically challenged community. Serve a meal and distribute food to residents, learn about important community issues, and enjoy entertainment by Chicagoland and Elmhurst College performers.
Participants will begin by assisting with the preparation and serving of a community meal at Christian Valley Baptist Church. At the conclusion of the service project, participants and community members will enjoy a program including remarks by community leaders and performances by area groups. Students and their families are welcome and are invited to bring canned food to donate. Lunch and transportation will be provided (limit 60).
If you and your student are interested in participating, please contact the Niebuhr Center at 630-617-3492
Sponsored by: Black Student Union, Center for Professional Excellence, Office of the Chaplain, Christian Valley Baptist Church, Community Outreach Program, Greenjays, HABLAMOS, Intercultural Student Affairs, Leadership, Service and Engagement, Music Department, Niebuhr Center, Service-Learning, Spiritual Life Council, and Student Government Association.
Athletics
Join your entire Elmhurst College family in cheering on the Bluejays in their last home game of the regular season.
The Bluejay football team will be taking on Augustana College on Saturday, November 6 at 1:00 p.m. at Langhorst Stadium.
