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Parent & Family Weekend Schedule

Parent & Family Weekend Schedule


September 20-22, 2024

Updated September 4, 2024


9 AM - 4 PM

Kentucky Museum Open

Kentucky Museum

Admission is FREE! Open Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21. Closed on Sunday. Visit wku.edu/kentuckymuseum for exhibit information.

Kentucky Museum

11 AM

WKU Volleyball vs. Arkansas State

E.A. Diddle Arena

Admission is FREE for families accompanied by a student with a WKU Student ID! 

WKU Volleyball

6 PM

Hilltopper Baseball Scrimmage

Nick Denes Field

Fall WKU Baseball means free admission for all families! Come out and support Hilltopper Baseball! 

Hilltopper Baseball

7 PM

WKU Volleyball vs. Eastern Illinois

E.A. Diddle Arena

Admission is FREE for families accompanied by a student with a WKU Student ID! 

WKU Volleyball

7-9 PM

Campus Ghost Tour

Martens Alumni Center

Join our Student Alumni Ambassadors for a spooky-good ghost tour of campus, inspired by the work of WKU alumni Dr. Tamela Smith. Bring the family and learn more about the history of ghosts on campus! 

Contact: WKU Alumni - alumni@wku.edu or (270)745-2586.

WKU Alumni


9 AM - 4 PM

Kentucky Museum Open

Admission is FREE! Open Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21. Closed on Sunday. Visit wku.edu/kentuckymuseum for exhibit information.

Kentucky Museum

9-11 AM

Donuts with Deans
  • Potter College of Arts & Letters - Jody Richards Hall Atrium
  • College of Health and Human Services - Academic Complex Front Lobby
  • Ogden College of Science and Engineering - Ogden College Hall First Floor Lobby
  • Gordon Ford College of Business - Grise Hall Back Lawn
  • College of Education and Behavioral Science - Gary Ransdell Hall Student Success Center 

Visit your student's college and meet the Dean and faculty, plus tour the facilities your student visits daily!

9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

ISEC Open House

Downing Student Union 2041

Join us for a VIP tour of ISEC, the Intercultural Student Engagement Center! ISEC is the hub for students of color at WKU. Learn about our services, meet the staff, and learn how you can support our center. Brunch will be provided.

RSVP | ISEC Open House

For more information, contact Kiria Braden, kiria.braden@wku.edu 

WKU Intercultural Student Engagement Center

1:30 PM

WKU Volleyball vs. Austin Peay

E.A. Diddle Arena

Admission is FREE for families accompanied by a student with a WKU Student ID! 

WKU Volleyball

12:00-1:30 PM

Sip, Snack, and Snap!

Alumni Tent on South Lawn

Join WKU Alumni for pre-tailgating drinks, snacks, and some exciting photo opportunities! The first 150 families to arrive will receive free beverage/snack tickets, exclusive event stickers, and more! 

Contact: WKU Alumni - alumni@wku.edu, (270)745-2586.

WKU Alumni

1:30-3:00 PM

WKU Student Publications Open House

Adams-Whitaker Student Publications Center 

WKU Student Publications invites students and their families to an open house prior to tailgating. Students and their families of the College Heights Herald, Talisman, Student Publications Advertising, and Cherry Creative are all invited! 

WKU Student Publications

2:30-5:30 PM

Parent & Family Tailgate with the President

$15 Per Tailgate Ticket  

South Lawn

Bring the family and enjoy campus tailgating under the big tents on South Lawn! A tailgate ticket gives you access to participating food trucks exclusively reserved for Parent and Family Tailgate, plus soft drinks and a dessert under the tent. You can also mingle with President Timothy C. Caboni, and enjoy yard games and family photo opportunities. 

*Please include your WKU student in your meal ticket purchase. 

Purchase Tickets

4-7 PM

NJAC Sensory-Friendly Tailgate

DSU Nite Class, located behind the food court in Downing Student Union 

Join us for a unique and inclusive experience at the NJAC Sensory-Friendly Tailgate, hosted by TRIO SSS-D, SARC, and KAP

Designed with neurodiverse individuals in mind, this event offers a relaxed and supportive environment where everyone can enjoy the excitement of WKU's Parent and Family Weekend. The Tailgate will feature sensory-friendly activities, calming spaces, and a welcoming atmosphere there celebrates diversity and inclusion. Come connect with peers, enjoy some great food, and be part of a community that values and supports all students.

Contact: Mr. Jimmie Martin, jimmie.martin@wku.edu 

6 PM

WKU Football vs. Toledo

Houchens Industries - L.T. Smith Stadium

Game tickets are $10 each and must be purchased separately at the link provided below. 

  • The $10 promo is ONLY available through the provided link. 
  • Students are allowed free entry to the football game with a student ID; HOWEVER, if a student wishes to have a reserved seat with family members, a ticket must be purchased. Students entering the game for free should sit in the reserved student sections only. 

Purchase PFW Reserved Football Tickets

WKU Football  View Clear Bag Policy

 


2-3 PM

"Saturn's Young Rings"

Hardin Planetarium | 1501 State Street

Admission is FREE! Museum doors open at 1:00 PM. For more information, visit wku.edu/hardinplanetarium

Hardin Planetarium

4 PM

PASSAGES, An Afternoon of Choral Music

First Christian Church | 1106 State Street

Support the WKU Music Department and WKU Chorale with an afternoon of music by Bennett, Morley, Brahams, Holst, Britten, LaBarr, Garrett, and others. Admission is FREE! 

WKU Music

 


Check back often for more updates, and sign up on the WKU Parent & Family Portal to receive WKU news and updates directly to your inbox:

 

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Other Events Around Town

Bowling Green, Kentucky is a vibrant city full of things to do. If you find yourself with some extra time during Parent & Family Weekend, check out what is going on around town!

Bowling Green Events

Things to Do in Bowling Green

Southern Tripper: Best Things to Do in Bowling Green

Crazy Family Adventure: Bowling Green

Plan Your Trip

Bowling Green Kentucky Geared for Fun

 


For more information about Parent & Family Weekend, contact Ginny Hensley, ginny.hensley@wku.edu 


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