Family & Friends Weekend

Entrepreneurship Showcase
Hosted by Queens University Entrepreneur Club
This gathering for networking, inspiration, and collaboration showcases the diverse and transformative power of entrepreneurship of our Queens students. Items will be available for purchase.
1:00-4:00 p.m. | Queens Hall Terrace

Coffee and Careers
Hosted by the Vandiver Career Center
Parents and families play a vital role in a student’s career development. Stop by Vandiver Center for Career Development for a cup of coffee and to meet the staff focused on preparing your student for incredible professional futures.
2:30-4:30 p.m. | Knight Crane Hall, Suite 105

Fall Crafting and Goodies with the International Center
Hosted by the Pulliam Center for International Education
Join the PCIE for fall themed crafts and treats including hot chocolate and cider!
3:30-5:00 p.m. | Trexler Courtyard

Fall Festival
Hosted by the Campus Union Board
Fall is in the air. Experience the colors and crisp atmosphere at our annual fall festival which promises to have lots of fun, great experiences, and building memories.
4:00-6:00 p.m. | Residential Quad

Family Check-In
Hosted by Student Engagement
Members of Student Engagement will be available to answer questions, hand out meal tickets if you purchased meals from the dining hall, and sell $5 Family Weekend t-shirts – while supplies last.
4:00-7:00 p.m. | Levine Fitness Center

Men & Women’s Swim Meet vs. University of South Carolina
Hosted by Queens Athletics
You can cheer on our champion level swim teams as they compete against the University of South Carolina.
4:00 p.m. | Levine Center

Black Student Union Cookout
Hosted by the Black Student Union
Join the Black Student Union for a delightful family cookout filled with mouthwatering food and fun in the sun! This is an incredible way to build cherished moments together.
4:00-6:00 p.m. | Levine Center Lawn

Ghost Stories
Hosted by the Campus Union Board
Queens is full of haunted lore and ghost stories. Please join us for this spooky tour of our buildings with student guides and faculty/staff story tellers. The movie Halloween Town will also be showing on the Residential Quad.
7:00-9:00 p.m. | Residential Quad

Desayuno
Hosted by DICE, Student Engagement and the Vice President of Student Life
We want Queens families and students to come together for breakfast so we can get to know each other a little better. During this event, there will be opportunity to participate in conversation in Spanish to learn more about Queens.

Queremos que las familias y los estudiantes de Queens se unan en este evento social para que nos conozcamos un poco más. En este evento también estaremos participando de conversaciones en español para conocer un poco más sobre Queens.

Please register for this event!

9:00-10:30 a.m. | Rex’s Lair, HBO Resident Hall

Breakfast and Reflection: “Not to be served, but to serve.”
Hosted by the Chaplain’s Office
Come and learn more about how the Queens community serves guests and neighbors from Roof Above, and how you may volunteer for this service opportunity.
9:30 a.m. Breakfast & 10:00 a.m. Reflection on Service – Looking ahead to Room in the Inn | Belk Chapel

Graduate School Tabling Event
Hosted by the Queens Graduate School
You will get all the information you would need about our graduate school programs. Don’t miss this chance to see if one of our programs work for you.
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Trexler Courtyard or Griggs Courtyard

Art Expo
Hosted by the Campus Union Board
You are invited to support this intentional effort to connect local artists with the Queens University community and to celebrate our local and student artists. Items will be available for sale.
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Levine Center

Women’s Soccer Game vs Kennesaw State University
Hosted by Queens Athletics
Please support our Royals on the soccer field for this exciting match up in the ASUN conference. Tickets can be reserved at com/oct21.
1:00 p.m. | Queens Sports Complex on 2229 Tyvola Road

African Drum Circle
Hosted by DICE (Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement)
An African drum circle is a vibrant gathering where participants come together to create mesmerizing beats using traditional African drums and percussion instruments. This community, musical experience not only celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Africa but also fosters a deep sense of unity among those involved.
2:00-3:00 p.m. | Front of Belk Chapel