Homecoming & Family Weekend

At Western Oregon University we offer an incredible weekend of events for family members, friends and students! Everyone is welcome to participate in the annual Homecoming and Family Weekend program. This is an opportunity to spend times with students for a weekend of activities and connections. It is highlighted by the WOU home football game!

Homecoming and Family Weekend is traditionally held in mid-late October, to coincide with a home football game. Check the website at Family Weekend for more information about this year’s events!

Here was the schedule of events for the 2009 Family Weekend held on October 31, 2009:

Friday, October 30, 2009

• Magician for Non-Believers (free)
• Pumpkin Swim in the Wolverton Pool
• Scary building tour

Saturday, October 31, 2009

• Walking Tour of WOU Check-In
• Check-in and information
• Continental Breakfast (sponsored by WOU Parents Club)
• Educational Sessions
• Gourmet Oregon Family BBQ
• WOU Football Game – WOU vs. Humboldt State
• Volleyball Game vs. Alaska Fairbanks
• Pumpkin Catapult
• Palm readings
• Haunted House

2010 will again tap into the enthusiasm of coming back to campus and give everyone a chance to participate in the campus traditions of Homecoming and the great events that are part of Family Weekend. If you are interested in coming for the football game, tickets may be purchased by contacting Athletics at GoWolves.

To find out more information about the next Homecoming and Family Weekend program, contact Student Leadership & Activities at (503) 838-8064.