Family Weekend 2024 is scheduled for Friday, October 4 - Sunday, October 6.
Events:
Events
Friday, October 4
Movie Screening: Dune
Based on the 1965 novel by Frank Herbert, "Dune" tells the story of an interplanetary struggle for control of a valuable resource among warring families and colonized people. Friday screening will be followed by a multidisciplinary discussion with faculty from departments across campus.
Friday, October 4
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium
Free
UMD Women’s Soccer
Malosky Stadium
Time/Tickets TBD
UMD Women’s Volleyball
Romano Gym
Time/Tickets TBD
Saturday, October 5
Fun in the Kirby Lounge
Saturday, October 5
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
UMD Kirby Lounge
FREE
Kick off your Saturday by playing games and enjoying popcorn with other families in the UMD Kirby Lounge!
Calligraphy Workshop
Experience the process of creating calligraphy like a Medieval Scribe: An introduction to the basics of broad-edge calligraphy with Dr. Krista Sue-Lo Twu, Assoc. Professor of Medieval & Renaissance Studies.
Saturday, October 5
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
UMD Library KAML Room 260
$10 individual; $20 per familly (up to 4)
"Dune" Panel Discussion
Join UMD faculty for a discussion of Dune, the 2021 film based on the novel by Frank Herbert. Faculty will share how the film reflects many of the scientific, social, and humanistic challenges that face our world.
Saturday, October 5
2:00 - 3:30 PM
UMD Library Rotunda Room 460
Free
UMD Women’s Volleyball
Romano Gym
Time/Tickets TBD
UMD Men’s Hockey
AMSOIL Arena
Time/Tickets TBD
Sunday, October 6
UMD Family Weekend Brunch
Enjoy brunch with your student in the heart of Duluth! Guests will take in the beautiful sights of Duluth while mingling and meeting other Bulldog families. Each ticket includes breakfast, a complimentary ticket to tour the Glensheen Mansion and a keepsake Bulldog glass.
Sunday, October 6
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$25/person
UMD Women’s Soccer
Malosky Stadium
Time/Tickets TBD
UMD Men’s Hockey
AMSOIL Arena
Time/Tickets TBD