SMSU Family Weekend

Family Weekend is a tradition at SMSU that brings parents, siblings, grandparents, and family members to campus to have fun with their student and experience campus with them. Celebrate family with students who have loved ones far away! We are all a part of the #MustangFamily!

Friday, September 25

1:00 - 3:00pm Mini Golf
McFarland Library
Stop by the McFarland Library in the Bellows Academic Building for a round of mini golf!

Dinner On Your Own*

7:00pm Planetarium Show
SM 108
We will take a cosmic journey starting with the sky as seen from your backyard. From there, we launch from Earth into space to explore the planets of our solar system. Beyond the solar system lie the stars where we continue our journey that eventually reaches the limits of our best telescopes. Come along with us on this epic journey in time and space, followed by a Laser Light Show. (Limited seating for 65)

8:00pm Chemistry Club Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream 
SM Science & Math 107/Natural History Museum

Saturday, September 26

Breakfast On Your Own*

10:00 - 11:00am RHA DIY Bead Bracelets and Keychains
Upper Student Center

10:00am - 4:00pm Student Center Coffeehouse hours*

10:00am - 12:00pm Campus Tour
Check-in at Student Center East Entrance (optional)
Schedules/Maps at CC Entrances, Lower Level Lobby

10:00am - 2:00pm SAC Event: Balloon Dart Painting
Upper Student Center

11:30am Family Weekend Brunch
CC Upper Level Ballroom
Brunch will include a program with Student Body President, John Haler, SMSU President, Dr. David P. Jones, and Dean of Students, Jefferson Lee IV. 

^{RSVP by September 19}

2:00pm SMSU Volleyball vs Augustana*
PE Gym
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12:00 - 3:00pm William Whipple Art Gallery Hours
Magnus Hirschfeld Queer Revolutionary Library Exhibit
Use the SMSU Library Entrance

2:00 - 5:00pm: Student Center Mustang Zone (Free Play)
SC 213 

Dinner on your own*

5:00pm - 7:00pm SMSU Football v Wayne State*
Mattke Field at the Schwan (Tackle Cancer & Gold Out Game)
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*denotes cost involved 

Check back for schedule updates!

Marshall Hotel and Lodging Information 

For more information, contact the Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Activities at 507-537-7396 or Joshuan.McNeal@smsu.edu.