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Family Weekend
Each fall, Family Weekend gives parents, siblings, grandparents, and the whole family the perfect opportunity to get to know the TU community and spend quality time together.
Family Weekend 2024: October 4-6!
We are looking forward to having you on campus for Family Weekend this year. Visit the Local Accommodations page for hotel rates and recommendations.
Get Ready for Family Weekend!
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3:00p.m.-5:30p.m.,
Enjoy our annual Maryland-style crab feast and bull roast in a festive atmosphere! Crab Feast menu includes steamed crabs, pit beef, barbeque chicken, Maryland crab soup, macaroni and cheese, corn on the cob, salad, fresh fruit and veggies, soda, and cake. Beer, wine, and seltzers are included for those of legal age. Crab Feast pricing: $95 for adults, $85 for TU students, and $55 for children 12 years and under. Co-sponsored by Campus Activities Board, members of the Towson Family Network get a 10% discount if joined prior to September 1, 2024.
6 p.m., Johnny Unitas Stadium
Let鈥檚 pack the 鈥淯鈥 and cheer on our Towson Tigers! . Your TU student will enter with their mobile student ticket, accessible through the Towson Gameday app. For more information or to purchase tickets over the phone, call 1-855-TU-TIGER.
Friday, October 4
Exhibition | Asia in Maryland 2024
11 a.m.-4 p.m., Asian Art Gallery, Room 2038
Explore diverse works of art by Maryland-based Asian and AAPI visual artists which
showcase the stories of, raise awareness about, and facilitate dialogue about the
ideas and issues that are most important to the 500,000+ Asian and AAPI residents
who play integral roles in the fabric of Maryland life.
Some works will also be on display at the Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral
Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Exhibition | Women鈥檚 Rights Are Human Rights
11 a.m.-8 p.m., Center for the Arts Gallery, Room 3040
Women鈥檚 Rights Are Humans Rights: International Posters on Gender-based Inequality, Violence, and Discrimination is an exhibition that features posters created by both men and women to celebrate and acknowledge the vital role that all citizens play in protecting and promoting human rights while challenging gender inequality and stereotypes, advancing reproductive and sexual rights, protecting women and girls against brutality, and promoting women鈥檚 empowerment, education, and participation in society. The posters argue for the empowerment of women, achievement of equality between women and men, and the elimination of discrimination against women and girls.
Organized and curated by Elizabeth Resnick, Professor Emerita, Graphic Design, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston
Exhibition | Linda Brenner: Understory
11 a.m.-8 p.m., Holtzman MFA Gallery, Room 2040
Brenner鈥檚 sculptures express the inherent structure and order found in nature. The proportions and compositions are organized using geometry derived from mathematical formulae. Concern for craftsmanship and its relationship to process is evident in her figures, many of which are repurposed city trees that now take on a new life as artworks and remembrances of the places from which they fell. The sculptures remain, like a garden, works in progress鈥攃umulative, rearrangeable and reworkable.
Towson Women鈥檚 Field Hockey vs. Drexel
3:00 pm,
Towson Volleyball hosts Drexel at the Field Hockey Complex. Game time is at 3pm. Come out and cheer on your Tigers!
Towson Women鈥檚 Volleyball vs. North Carolina A&T
3:00 pm,
Towson Volleyball hosts Delaware at TU Arena. Game time is at 3pm. Come out and cheer on your Tigers! Tickets are $10; purchase at the ticket purchase page.
Night of Korean Songs: Longing
6 p.m., Recital Hall,
Tickets Required: Available Soon. Night of Korean Songs: Longing features Professor Min Jin鈥檚 performance of beautiful and lyrical Korean art songs and sacred songs by the South Korean composer, Professor Hee Young Yang, with the accompaniment of Professor Eunae Han of George Mason University. The performance will evoke a sense of yearning and love through newly composed Korean harmonies inspired by the beauty of Korea's natural scenery and expressed through the backdrop of exquisite poetry. This concert hosted as part of Professor Jin鈥檚 sabbatical.
Wave 11222
7:00 p.m., Dryer MFA Lab,
Wave 11222 utilizes narrative storytelling through solo performance as a method to highlight individual stories within the larger cultural context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing from long-form interview data collected in Spring 2024, Wave 11222 blends the narratives of grief activists who have lost loved ones to COVID-19, autoethnography, and theoretically informed cultural critique to respond to the question: How does activism and coalitionality emerge from death and mourning? As a solo performance project, Wave 11222 is an accessible entry point for an audience to openly engage conversations about death, dying, and the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic especially within poor, working-class, and other marginalized communities. Engaging cultural memory and public accountability through the stories of the participants and the performer, Wave 11222 makes it clear that not only is the pandemic not over, but we must be accountable for the rippling repercussions of the damage done. Through these stories we not only keep their memories alive but begin to develop a deeper understanding of the depth of grief from COVID-19.
Campus Activities Board Movie Night
6:30 p.m., 3rd Floor Theatre
Join the Campus Activities Board (CAB) and NSFP for a free movie night! Let us know you鈥檙e coming on the
Planetarium Show- Mars: the Ultimate Voyage
7:30 p.m.,
A 25-minute planetarium show that highlights NASA research and training initiatives that are preparing the next generation of astronauts who will head to Mars. Preceded by a guided tour of the night sky.
Let us know you鈥檙e coming on the
Stuff-A-Tiger
8:00 p.m., 3rd Floor
Our littlest Tigers can stuff their own take-home tiger while supplies last. Please on the main Family Weekend registration site. Registration confirmations will be sent to the email on file with additional information about the event.
Saturday, October 5
Study Abroad & Away Office Panel and Breakfast
8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., , PAWS (Ground Floor)
Go away with Towson University! Join us for a light breakfast and an engaging session to learn more about international study abroad and domestic study away opportunities at TU. Participating in a cross-cultural experience like studying abroad or away can be a powerful way to grow and assist with achieving your academic, professional, and personal goals. Meet the Study Abroad & Away Office staff and hear from current students about their experiences studying abroad and away. Let us know you鈥檙e coming on the
Men鈥檚 Club Rugby
9 a.m.- 11:30 a.m., Burdick Field 1
Cheer on the Men鈥檚 Rugby Team at Burdick Field as they compete against UMBC.
Honors College Family Breakfast
10:00 a.m. 鈥 12:00 p.m. , 3rd Floor Ballrooms D/E
This event is limited to families with students enrolled in the Honors College. Experience the people, opportunities and community of the Towson University Honors College during our annual breakfast gathering during Family Weekend. The highlight of the event is the Celebration of Scholarship & Learning, a poster symposium showcasing the work of Honors College students. Family members and students will have an opportunity to stroll through a sampling of the latest academic research by students and to talk with them about their independent research and travel abroad in a variety of concentrations. Let us know you鈥檙e coming on the
Exhibition | Asia in Maryland 2024
11 a.m.-4 p.m., Asian Art Gallery, Room 2038
Explore diverse works of art by Maryland-based Asian and AAPI visual artists which
showcase the stories of, raise awareness about, and facilitate dialogue about the
ideas and issues that are most important to the 500,000+ Asian and AAPI residents
who play integral roles in the fabric of Maryland life.
Some works will also be on display at the Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral
Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Exhibition | Women鈥檚 Rights Are Human Rights
11 a.m.-8 p.m., Center for the Arts Gallery, Room 3040
Women鈥檚 Rights Are Humans Rights: International Posters on Gender-based Inequality, Violence, and Discrimination is an exhibition that features posters created by both men and women to celebrate and acknowledge the vital role that all citizens play in protecting and promoting human rights while challenging gender inequality and stereotypes, advancing reproductive and sexual rights, protecting women and girls against brutality, and promoting women鈥檚 empowerment, education, and participation in society. The posters argue for the empowerment of women, achievement of equality between women and men, and the elimination of discrimination against women and girls.
Organized and curated by Elizabeth Resnick, Professor Emerita, Graphic Design, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston
Exhibition | Linda Brenner: Understory
11 a.m.-8 p.m., Holtzman MFA Gallery, 2040
Brenner鈥檚 sculptures express the inherent structure and order found in nature. The proportions and compositions are organized using geometry derived from mathematical formulae. Concern for craftsmanship and its relationship to process is evident in her figures, many of which are repurposed city trees that now take on a new life as artworks and remembrances of the places from which they fell. The sculptures remain, like a garden, works in progress鈥攃umulative, rearrangeable and reworkable.
Towson Women鈥檚 Volleyball vs. North Carolina A&T
12:00 pm,
Towson Volleyball hosts Delaware at TU Arena. Game time is at 12 pm. Come out and cheer on your Tigers! Tickets are $10; purchase at the ticket purchase page.
Men鈥檚 Club Soccer
12:30 p.m.- 2:00 p.m., Burdick Field 1
Cheer on the Men鈥檚 Club Soccer team at Burdick Field.
The Largest Collegiate Crab Feast in Maryland
3:00p.m.-5:30p.m.,
Stay tuned for a special guest appearance from Dr. Vernon Hurte, Vice President of Student Affairs! Enjoy our annual Maryland-style crab feast and bull roast in a festive atmosphere! Crab Feast menu includes steamed crabs, pit beef, barbeque chicken, Maryland crab soup, macaroni and cheese, corn on the cob, salad, fresh fruit and veggies, soda, and cake. Beer, wine, and seltzers are included for those of legal age. Crab Feast pricing: $95 for adults, $85 for TU students, and $55 for children 12 years and under. Co-sponsored by Campus Activities Board, members of the Towson Family Network get a 10% discount if joined prior to September 1, 2024.
TU Football vs. The College of William and Mary
6 p.m.,
Let鈥檚 pack the 鈥淯鈥 and cheer on our Towson Tigers! . Your TU student will enter with their mobile student ticket, accessible through the Towson Gameday app. For more information or to purchase tickets over the phone, call 1-855-TU-TIGER.
Swim and Dive Alumni Event- Invite Only
3rd Floor Ballrooms
The Towson Athletic Fund will host their annual reunion with the Swim and Dive Team.
Wave 11222
7:00 p.m., Dryer MFA Lab,
Wave 11222 utilizes narrative storytelling through solo performance as a method to highlight individual stories within the larger cultural context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing from long-form interview data collected in Spring 2024, Wave 11222 blends the narratives of grief activists who have lost loved ones to COVID-19, autoethnography, and theoretically informed cultural critique to respond to the question: How does activism and coalitionality emerge from death and mourning? As a solo performance project, Wave 11222 is an accessible entry point for an audience to openly engage conversations about death, dying, and the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic especially within poor, working-class, and other marginalized communities. Engaging cultural memory and public accountability through the stories of the participants and the performer, Wave 11222 makes it clear that not only is the pandemic not over, but we must be accountable for the rippling repercussions of the damage done. Through these stories we not only keep their memories alive but begin to develop a deeper understanding of the depth of grief from COVID-19.
Planetarium Show- Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible
7:30 p.m.,
A 21-minute program showcasing the quest to understand the nature of supermassive black holes, how they form, and how they influence their host galaxies. Preceded by a guided tour of the Universe.
Let us know you鈥檙e coming on the
Stuff-A-Tiger
8:00 p.m., 3rd Floor
Our littlest Tigers can stuff their own take-home tiger while supplies last. Please on the main Family Weekend registration site. Registration confirmations will be sent to the email on file with additional information about the event.
Campus Activities Board Movie Night
8:30 p.m., 3rd Floor Theatre
Join the Campus Activities Board (CAB) and NSFP for a free movie night! Let us know you鈥檙e coming on the
Sunday, October 6
Family-to-Family Chat hosted by the TU Family Network
Time TBD, 3rd Floor Ballrooms A/B/C
The Family Network is an inclusive group for parents and families of Towson University students and seeks to provide guidance to university administration on issues pertaining to students, parents, and the university. All families are welcome to attend and learn more about the Family Network. Let us know you鈥檙e coming on the
Hillel Shabbat Dinner
Time TBD, University Union 329
Towson Hillel welcomes you! Meet the staff as well as other Jewish students and families. Feel free to bring a friend, this event is open to everyone. Let us know you鈥檙e coming on the
Towson Women鈥檚 Field Hockey vs. Colegate
12:00 pm,
Towson Volleyball hosts Colegate at the Field Hockey Complex. Game time is at 12 pm. Come out and cheer on your Tigers!
Towson Women鈥檚 Soccer vs. Campbell
1:00 p.m.,
Towson Women's Soccer hosts Campbell at Tiger Field. The game time is at 1 pm. Come out and cheer on your Tigers!