Family Weekend 2025 Schedule
Dates
Friday, October 24
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. - 12 p.m. — Student Success Center Open
Tour the Student Success Center where new students meet with Mentors and grab a snack.
7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Atlas hours
Enjoy a coffee or tea 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. - 5:00 p.m. — Havstad Alumni Center
WWU's Alumni Center will open its living room for families to gather and connect
1-4 p.m. — Pie with the President
Families are invited to enjoy a slice of pie with President Alex Bryan in his office on the third floor of the Administration Building.
Administration Building
8 p.m. — Student Missions Vespers
Join us as we welcome our returning student missionaries back to campus and hear their stories. Returned SM graduate Eddie Coberly will be speaking.
University Church, Sanctuary
After Vespers — Reception & Love in Action Fair
Stop by to enjoy a hot drink 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, October 25
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.) - WWU Church Fellowship Hall
- Berean Fellowship - CTC Black Box
- Nuestra Iglesia- Conard Chapel
- ReNew Sabbath School (10 a.m.) - Havstad Alumni Center
11:45 a.m. — Worship Service
Experience our traditional worship service with special music by WWU students and Dr. Paul Dybdahl 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 wallawalla.edu/family-weekend.
Winter Education Complex
*Ticketed Event
2:00 p.m. — CARE Weekend with CHE
Service opportunity with the Center for Humanitarian Engagement.
Foreman Lobby
2:00 - 5:00 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
5:00 p.m. — Symphony Orchestra Concert
The Symphony Orchestra will be performing several inspiring works.
University Church, Sanctuary
7:00 p.m. — Onion Bowl
Dorm vs. Village Flag Football. Bring the family and cheer on our students!
Winters Educational Complex Field
7:00 - 10:00 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, November 3
8:00 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Atlas 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
Important Information
Weekend cafeteria information
All-you-can-eat buffet!
Friday:
| Breakfast | $12.99 | 7 – 9 a.m. hot breakfast 9 – 10 a.m. continental breakfast |
| Lunch | $14.79 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
| Dinner | $17.18 | 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. to 11:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hot Brunch |
| 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@wallawalla.edu |
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.
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.
Havstad Alumni Center and Heritage Exhibit Room open hours
Friday: 10 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed