The University of Arizona
Family Weekend 2009 Family Weekend 2009 Family Weekend 2009

Below is a look at our past events list for Family Weekend 2009. Check back next year for the 2010 schedule.

Recreation Center Tournaments

"Work Out Like a Wildcat"
Is anyone up for some 2-on-2 basketball? Play in either the recreational or competitive division. How about some racquetball? Open tournaments are available for both singles and doubles. This event is open to everyone and is a chance to showcase your skills at our amazing recreational facilities. The winners of each tournament will win prizes and the honor of being the Family Weekend Champion!
9am - 1pm • Rec Center • B-Ball: $5/ Person, Racquetball: $5/ Person (must sign up in teams of two)

Legacy Lunch

Are one or both of your parents UA Alumni? If so, be a part of the UA tradition by attending this important lunch and ceremony. The Legacy Lunch is for parent alumni to pass along UA lapel pins to their students in a special ceremony. Lunch and pin are included in this event sponsored by the UA Parents & Family Association and the UA Alumni Association. The Lunch will finish in time for you to attend the Tailgate.
11am - 12pm • Student Union South Ballroom • $20/person

The Honors College Convocation

The speaker for The Honors College Convocation for Family Weekend is Professor Emeritus John Kotre of the University of Michigan, author of this year's common reading selection "White Gloves". Dr. Kotre's talk will address this year's theme 'Through the Lens of Memory,' and will interest students and parents alike. The convocation includes the induction of new students into The Honors College. For parents that have read the book, there will be book talks on Friday afternoon. Visit The Honors College website for more information.
11am - 12:30pm • Social Science, Room 100 • Included with Registration

ZonaZoo Tailgate

Experience the tradition of tailgating before the Arizona vs. Stanford football game. Get pumped up for the game in an afternoon filled with live music and entertainment.
1 - 4pm • UA Mall • Included with Registration

University of Arizona vs Stanford

The game is on! Don't miss the incredible Arizona Wildcats as they take on the Stanford Cardinals. Tickets are available through Arizona Athletics. Please note that the ZonaZoo section is only for students. If you want your student to sit with you during the game, you MUST purchase a separate ticket for them, which will be available after August 9th. Reserve tickets by calling 520-621-2287 or visiting www.arizonaathletics.com
4:30pm • Arizona Stadium • (520) 521-2287 or www.arizonaathletics.com

Family Weekend BBQ

This is the quintessential Family Weekend event for all! Celebrate UA Athletics directly after the football game. Student athletes and their families will be there along with many representatives from Arizona Athletics, The Pride of Arizona Marching Band, Wilbur and Wilma Wildcat, our amazing cheerleaders and of course all the UA families. With tons of food, music, fun and giveaways, you don’t want to miss this! And you’ll love the end of the night fireworks spectacular.
After the game • UA Mall • Included with Registration

Double Feature Weekend - Saturday

Come to the Gallagher Theater for a night of two spectacular movie presentations. Movies TBA.
7 & 10pm • Gallagher Theater • Included with Registration • 1st come 1st serve

Free Games Night

If you like arcade games, shooting pool, or maybe playing a few rounds of ping pong, the Cellar is the place for you. Kick back, relax and enjoy the fun!
9pm – Midnight • SUMC Cellar • Included with Registration

Comedy Corner Special - Family Weekend Show

Comedy Corner is the nation's oldest college sketch comedy troupe and is sure to entertain with their show completely focused on the hilarity of parent-student interaction during Family Weekend. You might not want to bring the young ones to this evening of laugh out loud comedy in the Cellar.
10pm • SUMC Cellar • Included with Registration • 1st come 1st serve

Family Weekend at The University of Arizona
is brought to you by ASUA.
520-621-2782 | uabfamw@email.arizona.edu
Center for Student Involvement and Leadership
ASUA
UA Parents
Student Union Memorial Center