Parents Weekend
Welcome Parents!
Every fall, Union Adventist University brings our campus to life with a special event that gathers students and parents together. Kate Farrow, director of special events, organizes events for parents to participate in various activities with their children attending Union. The festivities will take place all over campus, and are designed for fellowship and worship together. For parents, it's a chance to see how their kids are doing at college, and an excuse to hang out with them. For students, it's an opportunity to show their families what makes their college life unique while creating lasting memories together.
Parent’s Weekend will take place from September 26th to 28th, with events and activities planned out for the entire weekend. The biggest highlight to expect from Friday is the Family Reception, which will give parents and students the chance to have fun enjoying music and refreshments provided in the College View Church lobby. Family Reception will take place in the lobby at 8:30 p.m. after Family Worship, so don’t turn in early that night!
Saturday will be packed full of events to attend all day, including the new “A Space on Sabbath” event hosted at the Atrium. Come on over from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to meet the team, enjoy refreshments, and see just what goes down at the Atrium. However, the biggest event to take place on Saturday will be the Family Fair, hosted at the Reiner Wellness Center. From 7:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., various activities and food booths will be available. 25 different departments at Union are working together to make all of this happen, so be sure to show up and grab a pretzel and some pie! After the Family Fair, from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., 2 games will be taking place down on the gym floor below between the Athletic’s Alumni and our very own Warriors Team. Don't miss out!
When Sunday rolls around, it's time for send-offs. However, there will be one last event to take place. At 10:00 a.m. on the Jim Ager Golf Course, be sure to join the Residential Life Gold Tournament to compete against your peers and parents for one final hurrah!
There are many more activities and events taking place over Parents Weekend. To find the full schedule, go to the events tab in the UGroups app and click the Google Docs link under the Parents Weekend event. There you will find everything you need to attend and what to expect.
Parents Weekend is more than just a series of events; it's a time to celebrate community, faith, and family. Whether you're enjoying the music at the Family Reception, grabbing a snack at the Family Fair, or cheering on the Warriors, Parents Weekend is designed to bring us all closer together while showcasing the heart of campus life. So mark your calendars and get involved to make lasting memories and have fun as a community!
By: Hudson Beldin