2024 Family Weekend Schedule

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.

Pick up campus information and pre-purchased tickets. Limited tickets will be available for purchase at check-in.

Come celebrate the Renjen Center for Equity & Empowerment (E&E)’s 12th birthday!

The E&E is a welcoming and inclusive space where students of various identities can find connection, support, and resources. The space is grounded in the empowerment of historically underrepresented students and their allies. Housed in the Center is the Office of Intercultural Engagement & Inclusion. Come visit to learn about their resources!

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.

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.

Willamette's many jazz groups come together to bring you a fun-filled night of beautiful music. Admission is free and all are welcome.

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.

Pick up campus information and pre-purchased tickets. Limited tickets will be available for purchase at check in.

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Head over to Bush Park just right off campus to cheer on the Bearcats Men’s Cross Country team in their home invitational.

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.

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ZenaFest is a perfect opportunity for students, family and alumni to spend a few hours touring the University's 305-acre Zena property, including learning about ecological restoration and sustainable forestry in the mid-valley. You can also enjoy some goodies and check out nearby vineyards and wineries.

Stop by the art museum on campus and check out the displaying exhibition- Indie Folk: New Art and Sounds from the Pacific Northwest. For more information check out their website.

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.

Cheer on your Bearcats football team as they take on Linfield University. WU IDs get in WU students and up to 3 guests.

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.

Matt The Knife isn't your usual entertainer and this isn't your typical show. He's the intense performer that's part comedian, part magician, and part mind reader - all jam packed into one wild, unforgettable event. He takes the stage by storm and leaves your audience gasping for air with his unique style of improvisational comedy and unbelievable magic that’s branded him with the reputation of always delivering the perfect blend of high-octane charisma, spot-on comedic timing, and rarefied mysticism that both his clients and fans have come to love. It’ll set your crowd on fire and leave everyone raving long after they've gone home!

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.

Join the talented WU acapella community for a lively concert to close out Family Weekend 2024.