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You are invited to celebrate Twelve Hours of Christmas on Friday, December 8 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.!

Events for Geneva students, faculty and staff are scheduled throughout the day, including caroling with cookies and cocoa, a holiday- themed photo studio, Elf-on-the-shelf riddles, and much more. Don't miss the fun!

Twelve Hours of Christmas Schedule - December 8, 2017

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*Everyone is encouraged to wear their finest Christmas attire!*

8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Community prayer – Old Main Lobby
President Troup will lead the campus community in a time of prayer.

9:15 a.m. - Christmas Activity Packet – Emailed to all departments and offices (Turn in completed packet’s to HR in Old Main.)
This is a group activity, a prize will be awarded to the office with the most correctly completed packet, and bonus points will be awarded to the office that turns in their packet first.

10:15 a.m. - Caroling, Cookies, Coffee & Cocoa – Old Main lobby
Complimentary cookies, coffee, cocoa and caroling led by Drs. Terry Thomas and Doug Bradbury.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Christmas Fun at Lunch – Alexander Dining Hall
Swipe your card as usual for lunch and join in the fun in the Dining Hall.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Christmas Photo Studio – Benedum Room
Backdrops, props and photographers will be available to take your memorable group Christmas picture with coworkers and friends.

1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Sledding on Memorial Lawn
Snow or no snow! You won’t want to miss this.

1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Elf on the Shelf Riddles
All-student emails will be sent every 15 minutes for students to find the Elf on the Shelf who will be holding a present for the first to find it. 

3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Gingerbread House Building – Skye Lounge
Students are encouraged to try their hand at delicious architecture!

5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Community Dinner with a performance by The Grace Notes – Alexander Dining Hall
Tickets are required for ALL faculty and staff, and may be obtained in the Events Office in the lower level of Alexander Hall (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) by Thursday, December 7th at 12 noon.  Meal vouchers obtained through Pioneer can be exchanged for Christmas dinner tickets at no additional cost.  (This applies to immediate family members only: spouse and children living at home.)  Meal Vouchers may only be redeemed ahead of time through the Events Office.  Employees who do not have meal vouchers may purchase tickets to the dinner for $5/adults and $3/children 10 and under. These are Premium Meals and may be purchased for $7.75 at the door.

6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. - Tales and Carols – The Brig
Come to the Brig and hear Christmas stories featuring the Geneva Reading Series and music by Matt Neal. The Brig will be transformed into a blanket-fort for cozy Christmas fun. BYOB (bring your own blanket)

7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Student Christmas Party – Skye Lounge

Thanks to everyone – and merry merry Christmas!

Dec 4, 2017