Family Weekend Schedule

Friday, Oct. 21

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. Works by Rick Martinez and selected by faculty from the Department of Art will be on display.
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 spot must be reserved at wallawalla.edu/family-weekend.
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. — 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. 22

7:00 a.m. — Sunrise Bike Ride to Whitman Mission

ASWWU Tread Shed is hosting a family-friendly bicycle ride. Dress for cool weather, bring water, your bicycle, and meet at the Treat Shed behind the Atlas before 7 a.m. Bicycles not provided. Hot drinks are provided at the conclusion of the event.
Tread Shed

10:00 a.m. — Geniuses of Jesus

A special Sabbath School hour exploring how God “takes captive” every art and science and “holds together” all areas of study. Visiting WWU families are warmly welcome to attend.
Bowers Hall, room 201

10:00 a.m. — Sabbath Schools

For more information, check the church bulletin or look online at wwuchurch.com/bulletin.

11:15 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

12:30 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) by  Monday, October 17 (limited seating, 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 Rick Martinez and selected by faculty from the Department of Art will be on display.
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

5:30 p.m. — Evensong

Close the Sabbath with a meditative Evensong service with sacred music and the spoken word.
University Church, Sanctuary

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/family-weekend.
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. 23

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 Rick Martinez and selected by faculty from the Department of Art will be on display.

Weekend cafeteria information

All-you-can-eat buffet!

Friday:

Saturday and Sunday:

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:

Sabbath:

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.