Issue date: 9/29/06 Section: News

Many students, family, friends and alumini are expected to participate in this year's family and homecoming weekend.

Fall Fest springs into action Oct. 6-8, and the family and homecoming weekend is packed with activities for students, families, friends and alumni to choose from.

Changes haves been made to Fall Fest based on attendance and feedback from last year's first ever combined family weekend and homecoming said Anne Ferry Filippone, director of student activities.

Fall Fest will kick off with an ice cream social and a movie showing of "Over the Hedge," on Friday, Oct.6 starting at 8 p.m.

Participants of Fall Fest can wake up on Saturday, Oct. 7 and head to Jazzman's Café for information on the day's events and purchase any needed tickets for the activities that will be held.

At 10 a.m. the Up 'Til Dawn 5K Campus Walk will begin. Up 'Til Dawn is a student organization that works to raise awareness and funds for children battling cancer at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Following the Up 'Til Dawn 5K Campus Walk, the Honors Convocation will take place in Grace Hall Atrium.

Roseann McNeill, a freshman psychology major, said. "I don't know what to expect this year but I'm interested in participating in the Up 'Til Dawn 5K Campus Walk."

The dedication of the new Edith Robb Dixon Field, which features Sprinturf as well as seating for 700 fans, is expected to attract many people, according to Filippone. Also the men and women's soccer team will play on the field after the dedication of the new turf field. At 6 p.m., the men's lacrosse alumni game will take place.

Nicholas Moffa, a freshman psychology and criminology major, said, "My parents loved this school and they would be thrilled to come join in on the activities for Fall Fest."

On Saturday the events are endless with a Civil War discussion, which will be held by Dr. James Hedtke, professor of history and political science, the women's volleyball and tennis games, family activities, which will include caricaturists, balloon sculpting and face painting, a performance by the Kensington String Band, the Homecoming Meet and Greet, a show hosted by comedian Lynn Trefzger, dance performances by the African and Russian Dance Troupes and a Family Feud Game Show.

Courtney Byelick, a freshman English and communication major, said, "I'm excited to bring my parents here and show them around to see what Cabrini is all about."

In addition, there will be transportation provided for dinner on the Spirit of Philadelphia and a Murder Mystery Dinner, which Filippone said was very popular last year.

On Sunday, Oct. 8, Fall Fest will continue with a mass held at 11 a.m. in the Bruckmann Chapel of St. Joseph. After mass a Kite Festival will be held on the Upper Athletic Field. Fall Fest will end with a soccer clinic on the Edith Robb Dixon Field.

Filippone said, "We really want this to be a weekend focused on community, which brings our students, families, alumni and campus community together to celebrate our connections to Cabrini. I have high hopes and feel that this is going to be a very successful weekend."

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