The University of St. Thomas' annual Family Weekend will be held Friday to Sunday, Oct. 7-9. Postcard invitations have been sent to the parents of all new and continuing undergraduate students.
A variety of activities are planned, most of them free, for students and their families. Some favorite traditions include:
- Mass and brunch
- Multicultural Family Reception
- International Game Night in Scooter’s
- Family Fitness Fun Run/Walk
- An interesting slate of faculty lectures
- Parent Network Brat and Chili Fest
- College Art Gallery Collaborative Fall Art Tour
- Tonic Sol-fa concert.
Additional events include: a lecture sponsored by the University Lectures Committee with Michele Norris, NPR co-host, celebrated journalist and author of “The Grace of Silence,” which was selected to be the text for the One Minneapolis, One Read series; varsity volleyball, soccer and football games; Night Skies observation; a reception for commuter students and their families; Family Movie nights showing "Cars 2" and "Kung Fu Panda 2"; a PULSE performance by UST students; therapy pets on the plaza; and an Ecumenical Prayer Service on Sunday morning.
For the complete schedule and registration information, visit the Family Weekend website. Online reservations are open and encouraged for all events, regardless of whether they require tickets, to ensure appropriate seating for all events. Registrations are encouraged by Monday, Oct. 3.
Volunteer support from the UST community is always welcome. If interested, complete the volunteer survey.
