Friday, October 6
| 7:30 am - 5:30 pm | Visit the student-run coffee shop located on the first floor of the Putnam University Center to try their handcrafted drinks and various treats made from scratch. |
| 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Check In, Putnam University Center, 2nd Floor Pick up campus information and pre-purchased tickets. Limited tickets and will be available for purchase at check-in. |
| 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | The Gender Resource and Advocacy Center (GRAC) provides resources and support to persons of any gender and sexual identity in the Willamette University community. Visit their Family Open House to learn about their resources. |
| 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Renjen Center Open House, Renjen Center The Renjen Center for Equity & Empowerment (E&E) houses the Office of Intercultural Engagement & Inclusion (IEI). This office provides programming and support for students of historically marginalized identities and education on advocacy and social justice initiatives. Visit their Family Open House to learn more about their resources. |
| 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm | How the Liberal Arts Prepares Students for Careers, Montag Den The liberal arts teach students how to read, write, and think, but how do we ensure they are career ready? In this session we will talk about the skills employers are seeking, how we help our students gain these skills, and how we shape our Career Development offerings through our Career Communities model to ensure Willamette students have the opportunity to explore career fields, gain meaningful and relevant experience, and connect with employers and alumni across a variety of industries. Please join Anne Lapour, Interim Executive Director of Career Initiatives, in this session to learn more about how Willamette helps prepare career ready graduates. |
| 5:30pm | Women's Soccer v Pacific University, Sparks Field Head to Sparks Field to cheer on the Women's Soccer team as they take on Pacific University. Let's go Bearcats! WU IDs get in WU students and up to 3 guests. |
| 7:00 pm | Family Weekend Concert - Jazz, Hudson Hall Willamette's many jazz groups come together to bring you a fun-filled night of beautiful music. Admission is free and all are welcome. |
| 7:00pm | Two actors. Two short acts with two different styles. One enthralling evening! Presented and performed by WU Theatre's Senior Thesis class. Admission is free, but seats are limited! Click here for info & reservations. |
| 8:00pm | Men's Soccer v Pacific University, Sparks Field Head to Sparks Field this time to cheer on the Men's Soccer team as they take on Pacific University. Let's go Bearcats! WU IDs get in WU students and up to 3 guests. |
Saturday, October 7
| 8:15 am | Silver Falls State Park Hiking Trip, Meet for departure at Montag Plaza Sign up to visit one of the premiere state parks in the region and all of Oregon. Silver Falls State Park includes one of the best hikes in the state called the 10 falls waterfall hike. We will hike a small 2.6 mile portion of the trail to see two of the largest waterfalls in the state. Do not miss this opportunity to spend time with the Outdoor Program Leaders and be in the great outdoors. You have the option to join the Outdoor Program in our rented vehicle transportation that we provide or your family can meet us at the waterfall trailhead as well. PLEASE NOTE: If you choose to drive there is a $5.00 Parking fee at the trailhead. This event will require additional registration when you register for Family Weekend. Space is very limited so if you're interested sign up quickly. |
| 8:30 am - 10:00 am | Continental Breakfast, Goudy Commons Bon Appetit will serve lighter breakfast fare for those who would like to enjoy a quick meal earlier in the morning. |
| 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Check In, Putnam University Center, 2nd Floor Pick up campus information and pre-purchased tickets. Limited tickets will be available for purchase at check in. |
| 9:00 am - 9:50 am | Get a taste of the academic life at Willamette by attending your choice of sessions presented by professors from a variety of departments. Mini-university sessions are 50 minute long classes modeled after the classes students attend daily at Willamette. The wide variety of mini-university classes give you a hands-on experience of what it’s like to be a Willamette student, and to see what current and exciting subjects and inquiries Willamette students are immersed in. For more information, visit the Mini-University Sessions Page. |
| 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Enjoy a delicious brunch served in Goudy Commons. There will be a variety of breakfast and lunch options available. Tickets are required for everyone attending, including any Willamette student without a board meal plan. |
| 10:00 am - 10:50 am | For more information, visit the Mini-University Sessions Page. |
| 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Family Weekend Service Project, Putnam University Center, 3rd Floor, Alumni Lounge Join the student leaders and professional staff from the Office of Civic Engagement for a community-service project on Saturday, October 7th at 10am. We will be joined by our community partner organization, Salem for Refugees (SFR). SFR helps provide all the resources necessary for "new neighbors" with refugee status as they start their new lives here in Salem, Oregon. We will be assembling Welcome Boxes, containing the necessary supplies families need in order to thrive. Come and learn about the amazing things SFR is doing in the community and how Willamette students are partnering to make Salem home for our new neighbors. Spots are limited, so sign up early. |
| 11:00 am - 11:50 am | For more information, visit the Mini-University Sessions Page. |
| 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Family Day, Hallie Ford Museum of Art A celebration of our 25th Anniversary with the exhibitions The Hallie Ford Museum of Art at 25 and Crow's Shadow Institute of the Arts Biennial; art activities and demonstrations; and a re-dedication of our Welcome Figure (created by Bobby Mercier, Grand Ronde) following the Activity Day. |
| 1:00 pm | Football v. Whitworth University, McCullough Stadium Cheer on your Bearcats football team as they take on Whitworth University. WU IDs get in WU students and up to 3 guests. |
| 1:00 p.m. | Silver Falls State Park Hiking Trip, Meet for departure at the Montag Plaza Sign up to visit one of the premiere state parks in the region and all of Oregon. Silver Falls State Park includes one of the best hikes in the state called the 10 falls waterfall hike. We will hike a small 2.6 mile portion of the trail to see two of the largest waterfalls in the state. Do not miss this opportunity to spend time with the Outdoor Program Leaders and be in the great outdoors. You have the option to join the Outdoor Program in our rented vehicle transportation that we provide or your family can meet us at the waterfall trailhead as well. If you choose to drive there is a $5.00 Parking fee at the trailhead. This event will require additional registration when you register for Family Weekend. Space is very limited so if you're interested sign up quickly. |
| 7:00 p.m. | Family Weekend Concert - Band, Orchestra, Choir, and VOCE, Hudson Hall A combination of many Willamette University music ensembles welcome friends, family and the Salem community to attend a Family Weekend Concert. Admission is free and all are welcome. |
| 7:00pm | Volleyball v George Fox, Cone Field House The volleyball team takes on George Fox. Head to Cone Field House to cheer them on! WU IDs get in WU students and up to 3 guests. |
| 9:00 pm | Trent James is bringing a fresh feel to the classic magic show. Trent’s high-energy performance combines mind-boggling magic with gut busting humor. Earning rave reviews in over thirty states. Trent is quickly becoming one of the top magicians in the country, having received over a twenty high honor awards, as well as being the youngest recipient of The Milbourne Christopher Award (Past winners include David Copperfield and Penn & Teller). Trent’s unique sleight of hand magic has made him a hit on college campuses, luxury cruise ships, and theaters.
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Sunday, October 8
| 8:30 am –3:30 pm | Visit the student-run coffee shop located on the first floor of the Putnam University Center to try their handcrafted drinks and various treats made from scratch. |
| 9:00am-12:00pm | Minto-Brown Park Walk, Minto Brown- depart from in front of Goudy Commons Join the Outdoor Program for a walk to Minto-Brown to learn about and explore all that this beautiful park has to offer. Please note: This walk will take approximately 1 hr each way. |
| 1:00pm | Family Weekend A Cappella Show, Cone Chapel Get ready to be blown away by the harmonious talents of Up Top, Headband, Tandem, and Millstream Sailors, as they come together for an a cappella extravaganza! This concert promises toe-tapping, heartwarming, and downright fun-filled music that will leave you smiling from ear to ear. Join us as these four incredible groups showcase their extraordinary vocal prowess, and infectious enthusiasm on stage. It's an afternoon of pure entertainment you won't want to miss! |
| 11:00am-12:00pm | Chat with the Chaplain - Spiritual and Religious Life Open House, Office of Spiritual and Religious Life, Putnam University Center, 2nd Floor Visit and chat with Chaplain Pearl and see what the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life has to offer! |