Family Weekend 2011 was in some cases the first time students and their families have had a chance to see each other since the new year started a month earlier.

Checking out campus.

The Laurentian Singers performed a concert Friday evening in the Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall.

New St. Lawrence sweat shirts at the Brewer Bookstore.

Showing the parents how to order a meal at the Northstar Cafe in the Student Center.

Members of the Alumni Executive Council, from left, Marty Croyle '76, Lissa Scull Short '83 and Jon Wheeler '80, lead an Alumni Career Panel Saturday morning.

Lisa Cania, vice president for university relations, looks on as John vari '12 becomes a new member of Phi Beta Kappa by putting his name in the book Saturday.

Catching up with the family on the big Adirondack chair next to Dana Dining Center.

Ethan Sutton '12 celebrates one of his three touchdown catches in the Saints 20-10 victory over the Merchant Marine Academy.

Field hockey had a competitive weekend, beating the University of Rochester 5-4 in OT Friday before losing to No. 18 ranked William Smith 4-3 Saturday.

First-year student Jamal Samaroo celebrates his first collegiate goal with his teammates as the men's soccer team downed Skidmore 2-0. The Saints beat Ithaca 4-0 Sunday are now 8-0 and ranked No. 1 in the country!

A fun game of ping pong in the Sullivan Student Center.

President William L. Fox, right, speaks with Gavin Woolard '14 and his family at the President's Reception Saturday evening.

A light rain didn't keep these car enthusiasts away during the 50's theme dinner Saturday.

Family Weekend is not only about reconnecting with children away at school, it's also a chance to get to know the friends they have made there.