Topeka, Kan. – Washburn University will host the annual Family Weekend Sept. 20 - 21. Family Weekend is a time-honored tradition for the Washburn University community. Classes have been in session for more than a month and it's a good occasion to officially invite students’ families back to campus for a visit. Faculty, staff and their families often join in on the fun as well. The public is welcome to attend, and tickets are required for the football game.
“One of the special things about Washburn is our community,” said Dr. Eric Grospitch, vice president for student life at Washburn University. “Family Weekend, in particular Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 21, is another great opportunity for us to pause to visit with our families and friends, enjoy activities on the Union lawn and tailgate before the football game. Some of those true college experiences.”
Washburn invites junior and senior high school students to join Washburn students for Family Day fun. The first couple hundred high school junior and senior students will receive free tickets to the football game and a free meal voucher for them and two guests. Tickets and meal vouchers are first come, first served. Look for the “Washburn Admissions” tent on the Memorial Union lawn. Also, at the end of the first quarter, Washburn will draw for two $1,500 scholarships. One scholarship for a current Washburn University student and one for a junior or senior high school student who has applied to attend Washburn. Students must be present to be granted the scholarship. Students can contact Washburn Admissions at admissions@washburn.edu or 785.670.1030 if they have questions about tickets or the scholarships.
Friday, Sept. 20
The Great Dubois
7 p.m., White Concert Hall
The Washburn and Topeka communities are invited to a fast-paced, high-energy circus show for all ages! This act showcases incredible feats of juggling, hula hoops, unicycle, aerial, circus stunts, contortion, magic and audience interaction all wrapped up in a blanket of comedy. Simply put...the most unique two-person circus show you will ever see!
Featured in Hugh Jackman's hit movie, "The Greatest Showman," The Great DuBois have amassed an impressive list of credits, including the Tony Award winning "Pippin" on Broadway, "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno", "Late Night with David Letterman", Britney Spears World Circus Tour, and the movie "Burlesque" to highlight just a few. Learn more at thegreatdubois.com.
This event is free, and the public is welcome.
Saturday, Sept. 21
Activities for the family, including live music and a photo booth
Beginning at 10 a.m., East Memorial Union Lawn
If it rains, these activities (except for inflatables) will be moved into Washburn Rooms A and B in the Memorial Union.
Visit washburn.edu/family-weekend for more information.
Tailgating
Beginning at 11 a.m., East Memorial Union Lawn and around Yager Stadium
Football vs. Pittsburgh State University
1 p.m., Yager Stadium
Check out wusports.com for event details.
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Founded in 1865, Washburn University is a public institution with more than 6,000 students involved in more than 200 academic programs. Washburn’s programs lead to certification, associate, bachelor, master's degree or doctor of nursing practice and juris doctor degrees. The programs are offered through Washburn’s six primary academic units – College of Arts and Sciences, School of Applied Studies, School of Business, School of Nursing, School of Law and Washburn Institute of Technology (Washburn Tech).
All programs are offered on either the 160-acre residential campus in the heart of Topeka, Kan., at Washburn Tech’s campus on Topeka’s west side or in the east Topeka facility. Washburn University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association and many of the individual programs have additional accreditations.
