Family Weekend 2024 Schedule
Friday, November 1
8 a.m - 12 p.m. — Class visits
Join your student in one or two of their favorite classes. Faculty will plan for extra seats.
8 a.m - 3 p.m. — Atlas extended hours
Enjoy a warm drink at WWU's study house run by ASWWU. Drink menu and pricing available on site.
The Atlas
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Clyde and Mary Harris Art Gallery
The gallery is located in the Fine Arts Center.
Fine Arts Center
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Bookstore hours
Find university gear and school supplies.
On College Ave across the hall from the Health Clinic
10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. — Havstad Alumni Center
WWU's Alumni Center will open its living room for families to gather and connect
12 - 3 p.m. — Climbing Wall
Families are invited to experience WWU's newest climbing wall during this session. Parents and/or families must be accompanied by a WWU student. Spectators welcome. Climbing spots must be reserved.
Winter Education Complex
1-4 p.m. — Ice cream at Bright’s
Families are invited to enjoy an ice cream cone at the oldest candy store in Walla Walla. A WWU representative will be on site at Bright’s to purchase ice cream for the whole family!
Bright’s Candies, 11 E. Main Street, Walla Walla
8 p.m. — Love in Action Vespers
Current students and community leaders will share personal stories of how “Love in Action” has transformed their lives through serving others. Come be inspired and learn how you can turn love into action by making a meaningful impact through service.
University Church, Sanctuary
After Vespers — Apple Fest & Love in Action Fair
Stop by to enjoy Apple Fest and visit booths to talk directly with leaders from local and global nonprofits, offering unique opportunities to engage in meaningful community service.
Bowers Hall
Sabbath, November 2
10:30 a.m. (unless otherwise indicated) — Sabbath Schools and student-led worship services
For more information, check the church bulletin or look online at wwuchurch.com/bulletin.
Student-led services
- Circle Church (10:32 a.m.) - Fellowship Hall
- Berean Fellowship - CTC Black Box
- Nuestra Iglesia - Village Hall
- Renew Ministries (10 a.m.) - Havstad Alumni Center
11:40 a.m. — Worship Service
Experience our traditional worship service with special music by WWU students and Lead Pastor Andreas Beccai at the pulpit.
University Church, Sanctuary
1:00 p.m. — Sabbath Lunch*
Families and their students are invited to join President Alex Bryan, his family, and WWU administrators for a complimentary lunch and family photos. Reserve your complimentary ticket(s) (reservations accepted until full), at jmswierski.com/family-weekend.
Winter Education Complex
*Ticketed Event
2 p.m. — CARE Weekend with CHE
Service opportunity with the Center for Humanitarian Engagement.
Foreman Lobby
1:30 - 6:30 p.m. — Havstad Alumni Center
WWU's Alumni Center will open its living room for families to gather and connect
2 - 5 p.m. — Clyde and Mary Harris Art Gallery
Featuring works by WWU Department of Visual Arts faculty, past and present. The gallery is located in the Fine Arts Center.
Fine Arts Center
3:25 p.m. — Family Weekend hike
ASWWU Outdoors is hosting a family-friendly hike. Dress for cool weather, including hiking or walking shoes (might be muddy), bring water, and meet at the University Bookstore by 3:25 p.m. or at Bennington Lake at 4 p.m. Hikers must provide their own transportation.
Bennington Lake
5:00 p.m. — Symphony Orchestra Concert
The Symphony Orchestra will be performing several inspiring works.
University Church, Sanctuary
6:30 - 10 p.m. — Atlas extended hours
Enjoy a warm drink at WWU's study house run by ASWWU. Drink menu and pricing available on site.
The Atlas
6:30 p.m. — The Onion Bowl: Dorm vs Village Flag Football Game
Bring the family and cheer on our students! The women’s game starts at 7 p.m. and the men’s game begins at 8:15 p.m.
Winter Education Complex, Football Field
7 p.m. — The Color of Threads
Enjoy this 25-minute film where a weaver and a group of seamstresses learn to navigate the unstable climate in post-Civil War Pendleton, Oregon, while trying to secure their futures in the town. The film was written by Josie Henderson, a WWU alumna, and produced by Walla Walla University's Center for Media Ministry. The project was filmed at several locations in Walla Walla, Umatilla, and Columbia counties with lots of support from local organizations and community members.
Village Hall
7 - 10 p.m. — Climbing Wall
Families are invited to experience WWU's newest climbing wall during this session. Parents and/or families must be accompanied by a WWU student. Spectators welcome. Climbing spot must be reserved at jmswierski.com/resources/family-resources/climbing-wall-registration.
Winter Education Complex
7:30-9 p.m. — Observatory Open*
The Physics Department invites you to come look through the telescope on top of Kretschmar Hall. Weather permitting, the observatory will be open 7:30-9:00pm on Saturday evening. To get to the observatory, take the middle stairwell in Kretschmar Hall (the one next to the CHE office) to the 3rd floor. The door leading up from 3rd floor will be open during this time. Key card building access.
Kretschmar Hall
*Weather permitting
Sunday, November 3
9:00 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Atlas extended hours
Enjoy a warm drink at WWU's study house run by ASWWU. Drink menu and pricing available on site.
The Atlas
10:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Clyde and Mary Harris Art Gallery
The gallery is located in the Fine Arts Center. Works by Rick Martinez and selected by faculty from the Department of Art will be on display.
Fine Arts Center
Clyde and Mary Harris Art Gallery
Friday: 8:30 a.m–1 p.m.
Saturday: 2–5 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
The gallery is located in the Fine Arts Center. Works by Northwest Artist Ingham and selected by the faculty in the Department of Art will be on display.
Weekend cafeteria information
All-you-can-eat buffet!
Friday:
| Breakfast | $12.37 | 7 – 9 a.m. hot breakfast 9 – 10 a.m. continental breakfast |
| Lunch | $14.09 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
| Dinner | $16.36 | 5 – 6:30 p.m. |
Saturday and Sunday:
Brunch Complimentary Sabbath lunch is provided in the WEC for the families who registered for this event. | $ | 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
| Dinner | $ | 5 – 6:30 p.m. |
The cafeteria is located on the upper level of Kellogg Hall. Meal tickets may be purchased ahead of time— please call (509) 527-2732. If using a WWU student ID card, prices will be lower.
Information hours
Friday:
| 8 a.m.–12 p.m. | Alumni and Advancement Services, Administration Building, fourth floor |
| 7:30 p.m.–8 p.m. | University Church, Foyer |
| 24/7 | parents@jmswierski.com; (509) 527-2644 phone and voicemail; (509) 730-1841 text |
Sabbath:
| 10 –11:30 a.m. | University Church, Foyer |
Atlas extended hours
Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sabbath 6:30 - 10 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Enjoy a warm drink at WWU's study house run by ASWWU. Drink menu and pricing available on site.
Bookstore extended hours
Friday: 9 a.m–3 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
University apparel and school supplies are sold at the bookstore.
Havstad Alumni Center and Heritage Exhibit Room open hours
Friday: 10 a.m– 7:30 p.m.
Saturday 1:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Sunday: Closed