Flames begin new season in the LIC Flames fans and College for a Weekend students gathered in the LaHaye Ice Center to witness the Liberty men’s club hockey team (3-0) defeat West Chester University (0-2) 5-2 Friday, Sept. 23. Led by freshman forward Garret Nelson, the Flames battled their way through each period. Hope almost seemed lost for the Flames […]
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Newsboys lead vocalist Michael Tait visits alma mater, performs for CFAW Liberty alumnus and Christian singer Michael Tait stepped onto the stage in the Vines Center Saturday, April 11 no longer a student. But Tait was not just visiting for mere pleasure, Tait had come to perform and to preach the message of Jesus Christ. Tait was accompanied by his […]
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Grammy winner Kirk Franklin brings Gospel music and teaching to Liberty Nine-time Grammy winner Kirk Franklin made his first appearance at Liberty University for Convocation, Feb. 13. This past weekend was College for a Weekend (CFAW) and Liberty always brings in big-name speakers for Convocation along with a musician or a band for a concert that Friday night. This time […]
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Famous pastor joins College for a Weekend to speak to Liberty students Louie Giglio, founder and pastor of Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia, drew thousands of students and visitors to the Liberty University Vines Center Friday, Nov. 7 with his Convocation message. “I’m gonna blow up the myth that there’s some sort of magic dot on a map that […]
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Young people from around the country visit Liberty’s campus over weekend Liberty University’s College for a Weekend (CFAW) is a four-day, action-packed experience. It is designed to give prospective students a taste of life at the world’s largest Christian university, according to Liberty’s website. Kicking off Thursday afternoon at the Hancock Welcome Center and running through Sunday, CFAW offered a […]
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The crowd wrapped around the block of the Vines Center Friday night, Sept. 19, as many were anxious to hear the Italian hip hop artist from New York City, Andy Mineo. A number of fans standing in line were sporting shirts with the logo “1-1-Six” on the back. That is the logo of the […]
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Third Day lead singer explores a different sound while performing at Liberty Liberty University students gathered in the LaHaye Event Space Friday, Sept. 19 to hear Mac Powell perform a concert promoting his new country album. Known primarily as the lead singer for the four-time Grammy award-winning Christian band Third Day, Powell has recently branched out and is paying homage […]
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Tedashii, Trip Lee and Christon Gray urge students to keep God at the center of their lives every day The crowd fell silent with anticipation as the lights in the Vines Center dimmed for the Tedashii, Trip Lee and Christon Gray concert hosted by Student Activities (SA) Saturday, April 12. Fans surrounded the stage and screams erupted as the performance […]
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An estimated 2,000 guests visited Liberty University’s campus to experience the first College for a Weekend (CFAW) of the Spring semester Feb. 20-23, according to the Student Advocate Office (SOA). Students and their families participated in several activities and events throughout the […]
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Guests and students were invited to enjoy laser tag, prizes, food, a photo booth and other activities During each fall and spring semester, high school students from all over the country come to Liberty University to attend College for a Weekend (CFAW). During CFAW, guests attend classes, Convocation, various sporting events and other activities. As a part of CFAW, Liberty’s […]
Read moreTwice a semester, Liberty University hosts thousands of high school students and parents from around the country during College for a Weekend (CFAW). For many of these students, this is their first experience on a college campus, and it is Liberty’s chance to make a great first impression. For many high school students and parents, the college preparation process can […]
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Guests experience an exciting weekend of football, Crowder and “Duck Dynasty” Nearly 2,000 prospective students and their families converged on Liberty University’s campus Sept. 26 to experience campus life at College for a Weekend (CFAW), according to Ericka Morris, recruitment event coordinator. This CFAW differed from those in previous years as the Hancock Welcome Center was adorned with towering bundles […]
Read moreLiberty University students are preparing for the semester’s first College for a Weekend (CFAW), Feb. 22-24. CFAW is one of Liberty University’s largest events. Twice a semester, thousands of high school students travel to Liberty’s campus to get a taste of the college life. This time around, college students will host more than 2,000 incoming visitors, according to the Student […]
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Jars of Clay and Shane & Shane put on a show for Liberty University students and College for a Weekend (CFAW) participants Friday, Sept. 21. The event, which was held in the auditorium of Thomas Road Baptist Church (TRBC), was the first of two concerts that Student Activities will host during the fall semester. “I listened to (Jars of Clay) […]
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Hard work, dozens of activities and fresh ideas are all coming together to ensure that Liberty University’s first College For A Weekend (CFAW) of the year, Sept. 20-22, is exciting and successful. According to Ericka Morris, Recruitment Events Coordinator, planning and preparation for CFAW never stops. “Whether one of these weekends has just occurred or is happening in the near […]
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