Student Leadership & Activities
Family Weekend
Family Weekend is an annual event that occurs each October, and provides Simmons students an opportunity to share their experiences on campus with their families and friends. Family Weekend 2008 will take place Friday, October 17, 2008 through Sunday, October 19, 2008.
Family Weekend brochures and order forms were mailed in mid-September. You can also download a copy of the order form.
The 2008 Family Weekend Events will include:
FRIDAY
- Shabbat Services and Kosher Dinner
- 3rd Annual Student Performance Showcase
SATURDAY
- General Meeting for all Parents and Family members
- Faculty Lecture Series
- PFLAG Meeting
- Latin Dance Classes in the Holmes Sports Center
- Family Brunch on the Residence Campus
- Family Style Italian Dinner at Vinny T's
- Latin Night of the Arts and Celebration Dinner
- Evening events at Simmons and in Boston
SUNDAY
- Family Brunch at the Sheratn Boston Hotel
2008 Family Weekend Hotel Information
The following local hotels are offering special rates for families attending Simmons Family Weekend. Hotel rooms will fill quickly, as this is also the weekend of the Head of the Charles Regatta. Please make your reservations by September 17 to secure your room and the rates.
Best Western Boston
Inn at Longwood Medical
342 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
617-731-4700
$165/night
Reference Code: SC-Fall Family Weekend
Holiday Inn Brookline
1200 Beacon Street
Brookline, MA 02446
617-277-1200
$239/night, single & double
Reference Code: Simmons College Family Weekend
Howard Johnson Fenway
1271 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02215
617-267-8300
$188/night, single & double
Reference Code: Simmons Family Weekend
Sheraton Boston Hotel
39 Dalton Street
Boston, MA 02199
1-888-627-7054
$299/night, single & double; $374/night club; $399+ suites; additional person $40
Reference Code: Simmons College Room Block