Office of Student Engagement

East Falls Family Day/Phil Fest

Hello Thomas Jefferson Ramily! It is time for East Falls Family Day, and the Office of Student Engagement (OSE) wants you to join The Herd on campus on September 27th! With tons of activities to choose from, you’ll have a blast exploring the TJU campus while still having time to explore the East Falls and Philadelphia area. Best of all, it’s FREE and open to all TJU students and their supporters; no registration required! See below for this year’s schedule of events.

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Activities

Saturday, September 27 

12:30–2:30 p.m. | Phil Phest 
Location: Gutman Quad

Join the Office of Student Engagement for a fun-filled afternoon on the Gutman Quad! All students, families, and supporters are welcome to attend this FREE Family Day event, no registration needed! We will have a ton of activities for all ages including Stuff-A-Ram, photo magnets, custom street signs, caricature artists, a roving magician, yard games, and more! We will also be hosting our first annual cornhole tournament from 1-2 PM (registration required at the event). Stopping by before lunch? We’ll also have popcorn, pretzels, and hot or cold apple cider available to usher in the fall!  We can’t wait to see you there! 

6:00-8:00 p.m. | Trivia Night with Nerdology 
Location: Downs Hall, Downs Auditorium

Continue the Family Day fun into the night with our pub-style trivia game. Featuring multiple rounds, mini-games, and tons of prizes, it’ll be impossible to leave without having fun. We’ll also have a fully stocked Nacho Bar for all attendees, so even if you don’t win the game, you’ll still leave a winner! Did we mention it’s all FREE?! Sign ups from 6-6:30 PM. 

Rams Athletics Schedule 

We also have a variety of sporting events to attend. Cheer on the Rams as they face off against their respective opposing teams in Homecoming matches throughout the day! 
 
11 a.m. | Women's Volleyball game vs West Chester 
12 p.m. | Women's Soccer game vs Dominican 
12 p.m. | Women's Tennis game vs Post University 
12 p.m. | Softball Varsity Exhibition Game 
12 p.m. | Baseball Varsity Exhibition Game 
2:30 p.m. | Men's Soccer game vs Dominican

OSE Philly Favorites

Looking for things to do off campus? Check out the OSE team’s Philly Favorites!

Directions & Parking

Jefferson  - East Falls Campus is located at:

4201 Henry Avenue (intersection of Henry Ave and School House Lane)
Philadelphia, PA 19144

Contact Information

Office of Student Engagement
Phone: 215-951-2634
Email: TJU_EF_StudentEngagement@jefferson.edu