Family Weekend

6:00 am – 9:00 pm
Workout at the Health & Fitness Center
Location | 53 Sports & Fitness Center

Students and their 18+ family members are invited to enjoy a workout with their family for free!  *Students must attend with their family and present a current UW-Stout ID.  

8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Shop the Niche!
Location | Heritage Hall, 2nd floor

Browse the racks of UW-Stout's very own boutique! Run by students in the Retail and Merchandise Management program, this store offers a unique collection of apparel and goods for everyone.

8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Shop at Stoutfitters
Location | Memorial Student Center, lower level

Stop by Stoutfitters to grab all of your Blue Devil apparel and gifts!

8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Open Recreation at Urec
Location | 41 Sports and Fitness Center

Come check out the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) and feel free to use our 1/8 mile indoor track, golf room, or any of our courts for basketball, bean bags, badminton, volleyball, futsal, tennis or racquetball! Be sure to practice your bag skills in preparation for the tournament on Saturday! Free for students and their families!  *Students must attend with their family and present a current UW-Stout ID.  

11:00 am - 3:00 pm 
Guided Tours of the Mabel Tainter Center For the Arts
Location | 205 Main Street East, Menomonie

Visit the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts for a FREE guided tour of what CNN Travel has called "One of the 15 most spectacular theaters in the WORLD!" Tours will be held at the top and bottom of the hour with the last tour leaving at 2:30 pm.

11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lunch at The Cedar Café
Location | Cedar Café, 2nd Floor, Heritage Hall
Tickets | $8.00

One of Stout’s unique gems, The Cedar Café is a live-action food production facility within The School of Hospitality Leadership.  The students plan, develop and execute food service skills and leadership techniques.  Come and enjoy a delicious lunch put on by the students.

Tickets are limited and must be requested ahead of time. Families can request tickets through March 27th.  After that, a limited number of walk-ins may be accommodated that day. 

Menu | Tickets are $8.00 and include one beverage.

• Choice of one
  • Southwest Chopped Salad with Cayenne Buttermilk Dressing
  • Grilled Pear Salad with Spinach, Pickled Red Onions, and Gorgonzola Cheese with Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette
  • Cream of Roasted Garlic Soup with Basil Oil
• Choice of one
  • New England Lobster Roll
  • Eggplant Mozzarella Panini
  • Curried Chicken Salad Croissant
• Choice of two
  • Rosemary & Parmesan Potato Chips
  • Sweet Potato Fries with Coconut Curry Dipping Sauce
  • Black & White Truffle Mac ‘n Cheese
  • Honey & Garam Masala Sous Vide Carrots
  • Tempura Cauliflower with Sweet Chili Sauce
• Choice of one
  • Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
  • Fresh Fruit Tart

2:00 – 9:00 pm
Rock Climbing at StoutAdventures
Location | 56 Sports & Fitness Center

Come on down to StoutAdventures and get climbing!  We have two 30ft climbing walls with 12 ropes, a bouldering wall, and over 50 routes to challenge all skill levels.  Whether you’re a new or experienced climber, all are welcome.  Free for students and their families!  *Students must attend with their family and present a current UW-Stout ID.  

4:00 - 8:00 pm
Family Photo Booth
Location | Memorial Student Center, lower level

Stop by the lower level of the MSC for some free family photo booth fun!

4:51 pm – 6:00 pm
Film Festival and Exhibition
Location | The Terrace, Memorial Student Center

Aspiring student filmmakers from across campus are invited to create a short cinematic adaptation of any published piece of literature. Stop by our red-carpet premiere featuring the top three original student-made film adaptations.

The corresponding gallery exhibition will give families a chance to talk with students as they share the results of their literature research.

6:00 - 8:00 pm
Beyond the Stage | UW-Stout Student Drawing Exhibition
Location | TBA

Beyond the Stage is a collection of drawings created by Honors Drawing 2 students that explore the decorative grandeur and unique architectural qualities of Menomonie's own Mabel Tainter theatre. Through traditional media and techniques, the artworks capture each artists' individual perspective as well as the uninterrupted interior spaces of the historic theatre. The timeless drawings celebrate the architectural importance and beauty of the Mabel Tainter. Stop by to admire the work and visit with the artists.
 

7:30 pm
University Theatre Presents Godspell the Musical
Location | Harvey Hall Theatre
Tickets | $15 adults/$10 Stout students/$8 under 12.

With music by Stephen Schwartz, composer of the smash hit musical Wicked, Godspell the Musical retells the parables from the Gospel of Matthew with a tuneful folk-rock score.

Tickets go on sale in March and can be purchased online, at the door, or at the Service Center.

8:00 pm
Comedian | Eric O’Shea
Location | Memorial Student Center, Great Hall

Sponsored by Blue Devil Productions, comedian Eric O’Shea hails from the East Coast where he became a mainstay of the college circuit, performing close to 2,000 shows.  He has a thriving YouTube channel boasting over 10 million hits and his “Songs for Commercials” has over 4 million alone. Join us for a night of comedy and laughs!

9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Shop the Niche!
Location | Heritage Hall, 2nd floor

Browse the racks of UW-Stout's very own boutique! Run by students in the Retail and Merchandise Management program, this store offers a unique collection of apparel and goods for everyone.

9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Shop at Stoutfitters
Location | Memorial Student Center, lower level

Stop by Stoutfitters to grab all of your Blue Devil apparel and gifts!

10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Brunch with University Dining Service
Location | Commons Cafeteria, 2nd floor Merle Price Commons or North Point Cafeteria, 2nd floor North Point Dining & Fitness Center

Enjoy brunch on campus in one of our two locations, Commons Cafeteria and North Point Cafeteria.  Guests can enjoy a delicious meal by our nationally recognized University Dining Service.  Cost is $7.55 cash price and guests can pay day of, or the student can treat their guests if they have a baseline plan for $6.40.

10:00 am - 12:00 pm ***This event now has a waiting list
Cafe Canvas | Sip & Paint
Location | The Terrace, Memorial Student Center

Everyone can be an artist! Come enjoy a guided canvas painting class and enjoy coffee, tea and hot chocolate. The class will be facilitated by our art education students in the National Art Education Association. Facilitators will go through step by step as you make your creation. Class is free and only open to the first 70 people to register!  Registration is required to secure your spot and will open March 2nd. 

10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Family Photo Booth
Location | Memorial Student Center, lower level

Stop by for some free family photo booth fun!

10:00 am - 3:00 pm 
Guided Tours of the Mabel Tainter Center For the Arts
Location | 205 Main Street East, Menomonie

Visit the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts for a FREE guided tour of what CNN Travel has called "One of the 15 most spectacular theaters in the WORLD!" Tours will be held at the top and bottom of the hour with the last tour leaving at 2:30 pm.

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Protect Yourself | Where do germs really come from?
Location | Heritage Hall, Room 371

Join Dr. Taejo Kim, Professor in the Food and Nutrition Department, for a hands-on demonstration about foodborne pathogens.  Dr. Kim will demonstrate with participants how germs and bacteria grow.   Samples will be collected and participants will have a chance to experiment and learn how bacteria like listeria and salmonella grow.

Dr. Kim invented an easy-to-use assay kit for salmonella and listeria spp and serves as a consultant for food processors and teaches in the Department of Food and Nutrition.  He has collaborated with numerous universities and federal agencies preparing grant proposals that have been funded for over $2 million. 

10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Workout at the Health & Fitness Center
Location | 53 Sports & Fitness Center

Students and their 18+ family members are invited to enjoy a workout with their family for free!  *Students must attend with their family and present a current UW-Stout ID.  

11:30 am - 12:30 pm 
Education Abroad Experience
Location | Harvey Hall, Room 343

If you've ever thought about studying abroad or going on National Student Exchange, learn more with the entire family at one of our presentations! Learn about all your options, how to apply, costs, and important deadlines. Start thinking about studying abroad/away during Family Weekend.  Can't join us at this time? We'll have another session from 1:00 - 2:00 pm in the Memorial Student Center.

12:00 – 4:00 pm
Rock Climbing at StoutAdventures
Location | 56 Sports & Fitness Center

Come on down to StoutAdventures and get climbing!  We have two 30ft climbing walls with 12 ropes, a bouldering wall, and over 50 routes to challenge all skill levels.  Whether you’re a new or experienced climber, all are welcome.  Free for students and their families!  *Students must attend with their family and present a current UW-Stout ID.  

12:30 - 2:00 pm
Digital Humanities Expo
Location | Harvey Hall, Room 355

How does a polytechnic university study literature, film, culture, and history? By bringing digital tools—computer algorithms, augmented reality, GIS, virtual reality, etc.—and the humanities together to find new ways to understand and experience them. We call it Digital Humanities. Come to the DH Lab to see fascinating student projects and talk with their creators.

1:00 - 2:00 pm
Psychology in Action
Location | Harvey Hall, Room 479

Join us in the Psychology Laboratory where you can watch your brain in action!

1:00 pm and 2:00 pm (2 rounds)
Candy Bar Bingo
Location | The Terrace, Memorial Student Center

Join us for a family friendly afternoon of Candy Bar Bingo!  Enjoy popcorn, lemonade and of course, candy bars for those who win! There will be two rounds, one beginning at 1:00 pm and one at 2:00 pm.  Free for all to play!

1:00 - 2:00 pm
Education Abroad Experience
Location | Memorial Student Center, Northwoods room, lower level

If you've ever thought about studying abroad or going on National Student Exchange, learn more with the entire family at one of our presentations! Learn about all your options, how to apply, costs, and important deadlines. Start thinking about studying abroad/away during Family Weekend.

1:30 pm
University Theatre Presents Godspell the Musical
Location | Harvey Hall Theatre
Tickets | $15 adults/$10 Stout students/$8 under 12.

With music by Stephen Schwartz, composer of the smash hit musical Wicked, Godspell the Musical retells the parables from the Gospel of Matthew with a tuneful folk-rock score.

Tickets go on sale in March and can be purchased online, at the door, or at the Service Center.

2:00 - 5:00 pm
Free Caricature Artists
Location | Memorial Student Center, lower level

Stop by anytime for a free caricature drawing of your family! 
 

2:00 - 5:00 pm
Live Music | Jim Herrick and Friends band
Location | Outdoor Amphitheatre, Memorial Student Center (Rain Site, lower level of the Memorial Student Center)

Enjoy some live music on the amphitheatre! Jim Herrick and Friends is a band from Colfax, WI. Their specialty is the Blues, but they cover a wide range of musical styles!


2:00 – 9:00 pm
Open Recreation at Urec
41 Sports and Fitness Center

Come check out the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) and feel free to use our 1/8 mile indoor track, golf room, or any of our courts for basketball, bean bags, badminton, volleyball, futsal, or tennis! Free for students and their families!  *Students must attend with their family and present a current UW-Stout ID.  

3:00 pm
Bean Bag Tournament
Location | 41 Sports and Fitness Center

Come test out your bag skills and compete for an Intramural Championship shirt! This will include a pool-play and single elimination tournament.  Families can show up that day or call ahead to Urec at 715-232-1392 to reserve a spot. Free for students and their families!  *Students must attend with their family and present a current UW-Stout ID.  Contact Kyle Pearson with any questions.

7:30 pm
University Theatre Presents Godspell the Musical
Location | Harvey Hall Theatre
Tickets | $15 adults/$10 Stout students/$8 under 12.

With music by Stephen Schwartz, composer of the smash hit musical Wicked, Godspell the Musical retells the parables from the Gospel of Matthew with a tuneful folk-rock score.

Tickets go on sale in March and can be purchased online, at the door, or at the Service Center.

8:00 pm
Fashion Without Fabric Show
Location | Memorial Student Center, Great Hall
Tickets | $13/general public, $7/students, $10/faculty and staff

Fashion Without Fabric has become a yearly sensation.  At the show, the audience can take pleasure in the atmosphere and entertainment of a fashion show unlike any other.  Stout’s own art and design students will employ creativity to produce unique fashions using anything and everything but fabric.

Ticket sales will open on Monday, March 23rd.  They can be purchased online or at the Service Center.  Hurry, as they sell out quickly!  Limited seating in overflow may be available day of. Check with the Service Center in the MSC.

10:00 am – 1:30 pm
Brunch with University Dining Service
Location | Commons Cafeteria, 2nd floor Merle Price Commons or North Point Cafeteria, 2nd floor North Point Dining & Fitness Center

Enjoy brunch on campus in one of our two locations, Commons Cafeteria and North Point Cafeteria.  Guests can enjoy a delicious meal by our nationally recognized University Dining Service.  Cost is $7.55 cash price and guests can pay day of, or the student can treat their guests if they have a baseline plan for $6.40.

10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Workout at the Health + Fitness Center
Location | 53 Sports & Fitness Center

Students and their 18+ family members are invited to enjoy a workout with their family for free!  *Students must attend with their family and present a current UW-Stout ID.  

12:00 - 3:00 pm
Shop at Stoutfitters
Location | Memorial Student Center, lower level

Stop by Stoutfitters once last time before heading out of town to grab all of your Blue Devil apparel and gifts!

2:00 - 10:00 pm
Rock Climbing at StoutAdventures
Location | 56 Sports & Fitness Center

Come on down to StoutAdventures and get climbing!  We have two 30ft climbing walls with 12 ropes, a bouldering wall, and over 50 routes to challenge all skill levels.  Whether you’re a new or experienced climber, all are welcome.  Free for students and their families!  *Students must attend with their family and present a current UW-Stout ID.  

2:00 – 11:00 pm
Open Recreation at Urec
41 Sports and Fitness Center

Come check out the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) and feel free to use our 1/8 mile indoor track, golf room, or any of our courts for basketball, bean bags, badminton, volleyball, futsal, or tennis! Free for students and their families!  *Students must attend with their family and present a current UW-Stout ID.