Sunday, September 15, 2024

Below is the schedule for Sunday of Family Weekend.  Events are subject to change.

Family Weekend Information & Check-In

Time: 9:00 am - 1:00pm
Location: Student Union 1st Floor Hallway

Upon your arrival to Family Weekend, stop by Family Weekend Check-In, located in the Student Union. There will be signage across campus pointing towards Check-In. When you visit Family Weekend Check-In, your family will receive information about the events planned, a campus map, a coupon to the UConn Bookstore, and more!  Families that purchased admission to the Specialty Meals (Saturday BBQ and/or Sunday Brunch) must stop by to pick up their tickets/wristbands to the meal(s).  Families that did not purchase admission to the Specialty Meals are not required to visit Family Weekend Check-In.

UConn Bookstore

Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: 2075 Hillside Road

Stock up on all your Husky Spirit Gear at the UConn Bookstore! Receive 10% off your order with a coupon only available at Family Weekend Check-In!

Family Weekend Brunch

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Tent on the Student Union Lawn

The Family Weekend Brunch has SOLD OUT!

Reserve your seat at this meal for your family when you complete the official Family Weekend Registration. Walk-ins will not be accepted on the day of the event. Dress is casual. To see the full menu for the Brunch, click the link in the title of this event.

Brunch on Your Own

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Across Campus

Suggestions: Market CaféDining Halls and Downtown Storrs.

Family Photos with Jonathan the Mascot

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Student Union Terrace

Take a photo with two-legged Jonathan the Mascot!

Provost Office Reception

Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Tent on the Student Union Lawn

Meet Provost Anne D’Alleva and the team of Vice Provosts who oversee the division of academic affairs for brunch! The Provost’s Office is responsible for leading the academic vision of the university and driving student success and faculty excellence. Provost Anne D’Alleva and Vice Provosts Gladis Kersaint, Amy Gorin, Tadarrayl Starke, Dan Schwartz, and Leslie Shor will join attendees to discuss upcoming and ongoing initiatives.

Library Open House

Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Homer Babbidge Library - Plaza Level

Welcome to UConn Library's Homer Babbidge Library! Explore the HBL's seven stories of resources and services, check out its amazing views from Level 3 and 4, and learn about the many ways that student success is supported by our dedicated staff. Adventurous visitors can take part in the HBL Scavenger Hunt for a chance to spin a prize wheel for exclusive UConn Library prizes! Stop by the information table across from the iDesk on the Plaza Level to learn more!

Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry

Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: 1 Royce Circle

The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry is one of America’s hidden treasures—a superb collection of over 3,500 puppets from all over the world; an archive of books, manuscripts, posters, drawings, audio-visual materials, and photographs all covering the history of puppetry. We encourage you to stop by and see all of our treasures.

Additionally, join us for FREE fall community puppet-building workshops to design and build life-size and over-life-size puppets for a new pageant production—The Conference of the Birds—to be performed at the Celebrate Mansfield Festival in Downtown Storrs. Please register at: https://bimp.ticketleap.com/2024-cmf/

Dairy Bar

Time: 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Location: 3636 Horsebarn Hill Road Extension

Come enjoy a scoop (or two!) of UConn’s award winning Dairy Bar ice cream. With over 24 different flavors to choose from, there are options for the entire family.

Campus-Wide Scavenger Hunt

Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Student Union Terrace

Explore campus for the opportunity to win a prize! Your family can join the competition against others to hit all of the Scavenger Hunt stops and answer some UConn trivia questions along the way. Pick up your Scavenger Hunt packet anytime after 12:00 pm to begin the adventure.  The deadline to submit your family's completed Scavenger Hunt packet is 2:00 pm.  All families that successfully complete the Scavenger Hunt will be entered to win a UConn prize pack including a $100 gift card to the UConn Bookstore and more!

J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum

Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: UConn Alumni Center, 2384 Alumni Drive

Located in the UConn Alumni Center, this museum is the ultimate destination for both long-time fans of the school and first-time visitors. The growth and development of Connecticut athletics is traced via text, photographs and select artifacts from its humble beginnings in the 1890s to its present day ranking among the elite major college athletic programs in the nation. Let the sights and sounds of more than a century of intercollegiate athletics competition come alive during your visit, and make sure to see the 2023 & 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship trophies.

Doug Bernstein Game Room

Time: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Student Union, 1st Floor

Located in the Student Union off of Union Street, the Doug Bernstein Game Room is one of the best places on campus to relax.  Stop by with the family to play air hockey, pool, ping pong, video games, arcade games, and more! The Game Room will be free to UConn students and their families during Family Weekend.

Women's Soccer vs. Texas A&M

Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Morrone Stadium

UConn Women's Soccer faces off against Texas A&M at 1:00pm at Morrone Stadium on campus! Come cheer on the Huskies as they battle against this SEC opponent. Visit UConnTickets.com for tickets and more information! UConn students do not need to purchase a ticket, but family members do.

Women's Volleyball vs. Dartmouth

Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Volleyball Center

Cheer on UConn Volleyball during the Dog Pound Challenge at the UConn Volleyball Center! UConn will face off against Delaware State, UAlbany, and Dartmouth throughout this weekend tournament. Visit UConnTickets.com for tickets and more information! UConn students do not need to purchase a ticket, but family members do.

Botanical Conservatory Tours

Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: 75 North Eagleville Road

The UConn Botanical Conservatory has the largest and most diverse collection of plants at an academic institution in the Northeast, and one of the top three most diverse university greenhouse facilities in the country.  With over 2,700 species in about 10,000 square feet, the Conservatory Collection is a living library of extraordinary scientific, conservation and educational value.  An estimated 60% of all UConn students utilize and visit the Conservatory for classes and it provides profound, immersive learning opportunities for both students and residents of Connecticut.  It is a place to unwind, explore, and immerse yourself in the incredible biodiversity the Collection offers. 

William Benton Museum of Art

Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: 245 Glenbrook Road

The William Benton Museum of Art is Connecticut’s state art museum with a collection of more than 7,000 works dating from the 15th to the 21st centuries. The museum annually presents 10-12 exhibitions of art from its collection and from loaned works. Lectures, gallery talks, salon discussions, campus art walks, musical performances, and drawing sessions are among the museum’s popular programs. In addition to the exhibits in the museum, check out UConn's collection of campus art and sculptures through the Benton's self-guided walking tour.

Puerto Rican / Latin American Cultural Center (PRLACC) Open House

Time: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Puerto Rican / Latin American Cultural Center, Student Union 4th Floor

Welcome and bienvenidos to the Puerto Rican / Latin American Cultural Center (PRLACC)! We are excited to have you all join us on the 4th floor of the Student Union to learn more about our center's history, the services we offer, the organizations that work out of our office, and the students and staff that make PRLACC a second home. Current students and staff will be present as well as some light refreshments/snacks. Nuestra casa es su casa y los esperamos ver pronto/Our home is your home and we hope to see you all soon!