Family Weekend Schedule

Friday, Oct. 27

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. - 1 p.m. — Clyde and Mary Harris Art Gallery

The gallery is located in the Fine Arts Center.
Fine Arts Center


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


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 - 3:30 p.m. — Mentor Meet and Greet

WWU's first-year college student mentor program is in its 15th year serving and supporting the students of WWU. Swing by during this come-and-go and meet our mentors, ask questions about our program, or inquire about additional support and services for your student.
Bank Annex, 401 South College Ave


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


3 p.m. — Wolves Soccer

Come cheer on your wolves, free admission!
Varsity Soccer Field


8 p.m. — Welcome Home Vespers

Returned student missionaries will share their experiences through music, stories, cultural wear, and pictures.
University Church, Sanctuary


After Vespers — Apple Fest*

Come for good fellowship, fresh-pressed apple cider, and tasty cookies.
Outside Church Foyer

*If inclement weather, under the breezeways by Heubach and by the church office


After Vespers — Missions Fair

Visit booths featuring photographs and souvenirs from countries where student missionaries have served or are presently serving. Encourage a current student missionary by sending a note, and visit with returned students.
University Church, Foyer


Sabbath, Oct. 28

10:30 a.m. — 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 John McVay, his wife, Pam, and WWU administrators for a complimentary lunch and family photos. Reserve your complimentary ticket(s) (reservations accepted until limit is reached), at wallawalla.edu/family-weekend.
Winter Education Complex

*Ticketed Event


2 p.m. — CARE Weekend with CHE

Service opportunity with the Center for Humanitarian Engagement.
Foreman Lobby


2 - 5 p.m. — Clyde and Mary Harris Art Gallery

The gallery is located in the Fine Arts Center. Works by Artist William Ingham and selected by faculty from the Department of Art will be on display.
Fine Arts Center


2 - 5 p.m. — Havstad Alumni Center

WWU's Alumni Center will open its living room for families to gather and connect


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


5:30 p.m. — Symphony Orchestra Concert

The Symphony Orchestra will be performing several inspiring works.  Among them, Finlandia by Sibelius, a Brahms Chorale Prelude- “O God, Thou Holiest,” the Fugue from Symphony No. 4 by Charles Ives, which is based on the hymn Holy, Holy, Holy, featuring Dr. Kraig Scott on the organ, and more!
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


7 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 - 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 wallawalla.edu/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, Oct. 29

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


1 p.m. —Wolves Soccer

Come cheer on your wolves, free admission!
Varsity Soccer Field

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

$11.67

7 – 9 a.m. hot breakfast

9 – 10 a.m. continental breakfast

Lunch

$13.29

11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Dinner

$15.43

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.

$13.29

10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Dinner

$15.43

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


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.


Weekend bookstore hours

Friday: 8:30 a.m–1 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: Closed

University apparel is sold at the bookstore along with textbooks and school supplies.