Family Weekend

October 4-6, 2024

Family Weekend is the first big event for students and their families of the year! It will be a weekend full of fun, food and tradition!

During your visit, you will have the opportunity to interact with the University’s faculty and staff, take a day to explore the city of Denton, or cheer on one of our outstanding TWU Pioneer teams! Regardless of what you choose to do during your time at Family Weekend, we hope that you will carve out time to reconnect with your student and find out what TWU means to them.

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Family Weekend Schedule

Friday, October 4

Time	Event
6 a.m.-10 p.m.	Fitness & Recreation Open Fitness & Recreation Center Enjoy a cardio or weight workout while you are visiting for the weekend. Free admission with your Family Weekend wristband (ages 18+).
8 a.m.-4 p.m.	TWU Bookstore Open Student Union at Hubbard Hall, 1st Floor Grab some Pioneer gear for your family at the TWU Bookstore.
10 a.m.-Noon	Dental Hygiene Program Open House Jones Hall Bring your family and friends to Jones Hall and get a tour of our new dental hygiene clinic as well as information about the services provided by the Dental Hygiene students.
3-4 p.m.	Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences Open House Scientific Research Commons (SRC) Building, Room 321 Join Dr. Kathleen Davis as she leads a presentation, “Eating for Energy Today and Disease Prevention Tomorrow.”
3 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m.	Division of Chemistry and BioChemistry Open House Scientific Research Commons (SRC) Building Led by Drs. Dayna Averitt and Nasrin Mirsaleh Kohan, stop by for a tour of the Scientific Research Commons and see where your student learns!
3 p.m. & 3:45 p.m.	Department of Literacy and Learning Open House Stoddard Hall, Room 202A Dr. Aimee Myers will discuss “Weaving the Fabric of Shared Experience: Visual Testimonio as Pedagogy for Immigrant and Refugee Students.”
3-5 p.m.	Center for First-Generation Students Open House Student Union at Hubbard Hall, Suite 1600 Drop by at this come-and-go event and meet the TWU staff who work in the Center for First-Generation Students. If your student is first-gen, this is THE place where they can find help, resources and a friendly face.
3-5 p.m.	Career Connections Open House Woodcock Hall, Suite 200 Stop by and check out the options available to your student! Refreshments and all career counselors will be on-site to greet families and answer your questions.
3:45 p.m.	College of Nursing Open House Student Union at Hubbard Hall, Room 1200 Nursing faculty member, Dr. Kristine Morris presents “Toward Population Representation: A State-Level Examination of Nursing Degree Completions 2005-2020.”
4-6 p.m.	Check-In & Registration Student Union at Hubbard Hall, 1st Floor After checking in, meet and mingle with TWU staff, students and alumni. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
4:30-5 p.m.	School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology Open House Pioneer Hall, Room 124 (#79 on map) For all of the golf fans, join Dr. Young-Hoo Kwon as he showcases his motion capture lab and golf research!
6-8 p.m.	Magical Family Feud Student Union at Hubbard Hall Bridges Auditorium Get your team of family/friends ready for a fun battle during TWU’s Family Weekend! Enjoy a Disney-themed game full of laughter and snacks and prizes. Complete our form to register your team now at bit.ly/MMFF2024. Sponsored by Student Union Programming and the Center for Student Involvement.
6 p.m.	TWU Concert Choir & Chamber Singers Margo Jones Performance Hall Music study at TWU has a long and distinguished history. While you are on campus, come enjoy our concert choir and chamber singers. $10 general admission, $5 students/seniors, free for children under 12.
8:30 p.m.	Ghost Tour Meet at Student Union at Hubbard Hall Front Steps - east side Join our student leaders to learn the history behind TWU’s most beloved haunts. Sponsored by Pioneer Ambassadors.

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Saturday, October 5

Time	Event
8 a.m.-6 p.m.	Fitness & Recreation Open Fitness & Recreation Center Enjoy a cardio or weight workout while you are visiting for the weekend. Free admission with your Family Weekend wristband (ages 18+).
9 a.m.-1 p.m.	Denton Community Market 317 W. Mulberry St., Denton, TX 76201 Denton Community Market is a producer-only art and farmer’s market in downtown Denton. It feature’s live music, kids activities, local farms, local artists, food trucks, food vendors and more!
9 a.m.-2 p.m.	TWU Bookstore Open (SUHH, 1st Floor) Grab some Pioneer gear for your family at the TWU Bookstore.
9 a.m.-8 p.m.	Blagg Huey Library Open Check out all the library has to offer! Explore our cookbook collection, the Clarabel Tanner Collection of Children’s Book Art, the Lou Halsell Rodenberger Woman’s Collection and more, including our special exhibit Portraying Chronic Illness in Aging Adults!
10 a.m.-11 p.m.	Denton Arts and Jazz Festival Quakertown Park The Denton Arts & Jazz Festival has grown into one of the largest tourist attractions in North Texas and remains Denton’s signature event. Check out their website for more details dentonjazzfest.com.
11 a.m.-2 p.m.	Family Barbeque Student Union at Hubbard Hall Southeast Ballroom Join us pre-game for an epic good time as we enjoy a family barbeque.
12-6 p.m.	Gaming Lounge Open Fitness & Recreation Center Check out TWU’s gaming lounge! Try your had against your student at digital gaming or tabletop games, watch movies, or just spend time hanging out.
2 p.m.	TWU Volleyball Game Kitty Magee Arena Cheer on our Pioneers as they take on Sul Ross. Free with Family Weekend wristband. Sponsored by TWU Athletics
Various	31 Days of Denton Halloween For all 31 days of October, Denton has pulled together an exciting lineup of activities. Grab some themed food and drinks, or just stroll around and take in the spooky vibes. Check out dentonhalloween.com for all of the options.

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Sunday, October 6

Time	Event
8:30-9:30 a.m.	Morning Yoga TWU Gardens in front of Fit & Rec Join us for gentle morning yoga and ease into the perfect way to wake up the mind and body. This practice will be accessible for everyone, so feel free to come even if you’re a novice. Mats will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothing.
10-11 a.m.	Weekend Chapel Service Little Chapel in-the-Woods Take a moment to reflect in a non-denominational time of fellowship and community with your student. Lead by TWU’s own Shannon Taylor, Ed.D.
10 a.m.-Midnight	Blagg Huey Library Open Check out all the library has to offer! Explore our cookbook collection, the Clarabel Tanner Collection of Children’s Book Art, the Lou Halsell Rodenberger Woman’s Collection and more, including our special exhibit Portraying Chronic Illness in Aging Adults!
11 a.m.	Brunch TWU Dining Hall Wrap up Family Weekend on campus with the perfect Sunday Brunch in the Dining Hall! Cost for Brunch is separate from registration and is $10.11 (+ tax) per person.
11 a.m.-9 p.m.	Denton Arts and Jazz Festival Quakertown Park The Denton Arts & Jazz Festival has grown into one of the largest tourist attractions in North Texas and remains Denton’s signature event. Check out their website for more details dentonjazzfest.com.
2-10 p.m.	Fitness & Recreation Open Fitness & Recreation Center Enjoy a cardio or weight workout while you are visiting for the weekend. Free admission with your Family Weekend wristband (ages 18+).
Various	31 Days of Denton Halloween For all 31 days of October, Denton has pulled together an exciting lineup of activities. Grab some themed food and drinks, or just stroll around and take in the spooky vibes. Check out dentonhalloween.com for all of the options.

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For more information email GetInvolved@twu.edu or call 940-898-3626.

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