STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University welcomes families of students Sept. 27-28 for Family Weekend, with numerous activities scheduled to build community and display campus spirit.
“Family Weekend is more than just an event; it’s a time for our Tarleton families to connect, celebrate and create lasting memories,” said Lathes Towns, Executive Director of Campus Life and Family Engagement as a part of the Division of Student Engagement and Success. “It’s about showcasing the Spirit of Tarleton State to our guests, family, and friends while strengthening the bond between students, their families, and the university. To foster a true sense of belonging in our Tarleton community.”
The weekend will kick off Friday with the first of three Ring Ceremonies, where future graduates will receive their class ring. The official Tarleton State Ring, designed by Tarleton State alumni, bears reminders of the campus and signifies loyalty and pride for the university.
Following this honored tradition, there will be events available for all ages. Money Smart Family Feud, a parent social, Alley Bingo, Casino Night and multiple screenings of the movie “Twisters,” are a few of the notable activities. In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Ballet Folklorico will also be featured in the Fine Arts Center Theater from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Multiple showings of “Twister” are available Saturday as well.
Breakfast with the Hurleys on the Trogdon House Lawn will begin Saturday’s festivities. Family Weekend celebrations will continue throughout the day leading up to the football game against Southeastern Louisiana.
A massage trailer, craft fair, family lunch, Create a Critter and Youth Sports Day are a few events available prior to the game.
Students and their guests are encouraged to attend treasured Tarleton State spirit events such as the Texan Rally, Pointe Du Hoc, tailgate and the women’s soccer game against Utah Valley.
A list of highlighted activities and locations is as follows:
Friday, Sept. 27
10 a.m. – Ring Ceremony, Fine Arts Center Auditorium
12-6 p.m. – Family Weekend Check-In, Dining Hall Patio
1-6 p.m. – Family Weekend T-Shirt Sales, Thompson Student Center Commons
1 p.m. – Ring Ceremony, Fine Arts Center Auditorium
1-4 p.m. – Postcards Home – International Students, Thompson Student Center, Room 27
4 p.m. – Money Smart Family Feud, Thompson Student Center Commons
4 p.m. – Ring Ceremony, Fine Arts Center Auditorium
4:30-6:30 p.m. – Parent Social, Purple Pavilion, ticket purchase required
4-8 p.m. – Massage Trailer, Thompson Student Center Portico
5 p.m. – Movie Showing: “Twisters,”Planetarium
6 p.m. – Alley Bingo, Downtown Alley off College St.
7-8:30 p.m. – Ballet Folklorico, Fine Arts Center Auditorium
8 p.m. – Movie at the Pool: “Twisters,” Aquatics Center
9-11 p.m. – Casino Night, Thompson Student Center Ballrooms
Saturday, Sept. 28
9-10:30 a.m. – Breakfast with the Hurleys, Trogdon House Lawn
9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. – Massage Trailer, Thompson Student Center Portico
10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Craft Fair, Thompson Student Center Ballrooms
10:30-11:30 a.m. – Military Connected Student and Family Reception, Mathematics Building, Room 125
11 a.m.-12 p.m. – Presidential Family Address and Tarleton Parents Association General Meeting, Fine Arts Auditorium
11 a.m.-5 p.m. – Family Weekend Check-In, Thompson Student Center Information Desk
12 p.m. – Women’s Soccer vs. Utah Valley, Tarleton Soccer Complex
12-1:30 p.m. – Family Lunch, Dining Hall
12:30-1:30 p.m. – Cafecito con Familia, Dining Hall, Room 218
1:30-2:30 p.m. – Create a Critter, Purple Pavillion
2 p.m. – Movie Showing: “Twisters,”Planetarium
2 p.m. – Tailgate, Texan Alley
2:30-2:50 p.m. – Texan Rally, Thompson Student Center
2:40-3 p.m. – Pointe du Hoc, Rudder Statue
3:30 p.m. – Youth Sports Day, Field Event Area
4 p.m. – Movie Showing: “Twisters,”Planetarium
3:30-5:30 p.m. – Texan Bingo, Lamar Johanson Science Building, Room 102
6 p.m. – Tarleton State Football vs. Southeastern Louisiana, Memorial Stadium
For more information about Family Weekend, visit tarleton.edu/family-weekend/.
A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of approximately 18,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For 125 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.