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STEPHENVILLE, Texas \u2014 Tarleton State University welcomes families of students Sept. 27-28 for Family Weekend, with numerous activities scheduled to build community and display campus spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cFamily Weekend is more than just an event; it’s a time for our Tarleton families to connect, celebrate and create lasting memories,\u201d said Lathes Towns, Executive Director of Campus Life and Family Engagement as a part of the Division of Student Engagement and Success. \u201cIt’s about showcasing the Spirit of Tarleton State to our guests, family, and friends while strengthening the bond between students, their families, and the university. To foster a true sense of belonging in our Tarleton community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The weekend will kick off Friday with the first of three Ring Ceremonies, where future graduates will receive their class ring. The official Tarleton State Ring, designed by Tarleton State alumni, bears reminders of the campus and signifies loyalty and pride for the university. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following this honored tradition, there will be events available for all ages. Money Smart Family Feud, a parent social, Alley Bingo, Casino Night and multiple screenings of the movie \u201cTwisters,\u201d are a few of the notable activities. In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Ballet Folklorico will also be featured in the Fine Arts Center Theater from 7 to 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multiple showings of \u201cTwister\u201d are available Saturday as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breakfast with the Hurleys on the Trogdon House Lawn will begin Saturday\u2019s festivities. Family Weekend celebrations will continue throughout the day leading up to the football game against Southeastern Louisiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A massage trailer, craft fair, family lunch, Create a Critter and Youth Sports Day are a few events available prior to the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students and their guests are encouraged to attend treasured Tarleton State spirit events such as the Texan Rally, Pointe Du Hoc, tailgate and the women\u2019s soccer game against Utah Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A list of highlighted activities and locations is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, Sept. 27<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 a.m. \u2013 Ring Ceremony, Fine Arts Center Auditorium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12-6 p.m. \u2013 Family Weekend Check-In, Dining Hall Patio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1-6 p.m. \u2013 Family Weekend T-Shirt Sales, Thompson Student Center Commons<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 p.m. \u2013 Ring Ceremony, Fine Arts Center Auditorium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1-4 p.m. \u2013 Postcards Home \u2013 International Students, Thompson Student Center, Room 27<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 p.m. \u2013 Money Smart Family Feud, Thompson Student Center Commons<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 p.m. \u2013 Ring Ceremony, Fine Arts Center Auditorium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4:30-6:30 p.m. \u2013 Parent Social, Purple Pavilion, ticket purchase required<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4-8 p.m. \u2013 Massage Trailer, Thompson Student Center Portico<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 p.m. \u2013 Movie Showing: \u201cTwisters,\u201dPlanetarium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 p.m. \u2013 Alley Bingo, Downtown Alley off College St.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7-8:30 p.m. \u2013 Ballet Folklorico, Fine Arts Center Auditorium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 p.m. \u2013 Movie at the Pool: \u201cTwisters,\u201d Aquatics Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9-11 p.m. \u2013 Casino Night, Thompson Student Center Ballrooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, Sept. 28<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9-10:30 a.m. \u2013 Breakfast with the Hurleys, Trogdon House Lawn<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. \u2013 Massage Trailer, Thompson Student Center Portico<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 a.m.-4 p.m. \u2013 Craft Fair, Thompson Student Center Ballrooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10:30-11:30 a.m. \u2013 Military Connected Student and Family Reception, Mathematics Building, Room 125<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 a.m.-12 p.m. \u2013 Presidential Family Address and Tarleton Parents Association General Meeting, Fine Arts Auditorium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11 a.m.-5 p.m. \u2013 Family Weekend Check-In, Thompson Student Center Information Desk<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12 p.m. \u2013 Women\u2019s Soccer vs. Utah Valley, Tarleton Soccer Complex<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12-1:30 p.m. \u2013 Family Lunch, Dining Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12:30-1:30 p.m. \u2013 Cafecito con Familia, Dining Hall, Room 218<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1:30-2:30 p.m. \u2013 Create a Critter, Purple Pavillion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 p.m. \u2013 Movie Showing: \u201cTwisters,\u201dPlanetarium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 p.m. \u2013 Tailgate, Texan Alley<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2:30-2:50 p.m. \u2013 Texan Rally, Thompson Student Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2:40-3 p.m. \u2013 Pointe du Hoc, Rudder Statue<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3:30 p.m. \u2013 Youth Sports Day, Field Event Area<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 p.m. \u2013 Movie Showing: \u201cTwisters,\u201dPlanetarium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3:30-5:30 p.m. \u2013 Texan Bingo, Lamar Johanson Science Building, Room 102<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 p.m. \u2013 Tarleton State Football vs. Southeastern Louisiana, Memorial Stadium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about Family Weekend, visit tarleton.edu\/family-weekend\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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