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Family Weekend | Sept. 22 - 24

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WVU Tech faculty and staff are excited to welcome the families and friends of our students for the Fall 2023 Family Weekend!

This is a special time for the entire campus where we welcome our extended Golden Bear family to campus. Every year we look forward to hosting the families and friends of our students to show them our campus and guide them through all of the activities WVU Tech and the surrounding community have to offer. Whether you are from Southern West Virginia, a different part of the United States or even a different part of the world, everyone is welcome to visit their student and experience everything the WVU Tech campus has to offer.

A schedule is listed below.  For a downloadable copy of the schedule, please click here.

Click here to RSVP for the Weekend!  If you have questions, please email Michael Sheldon at Michael.Sheldon@mail.wvu.edu. Deadline to register is Friday, September 15.
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FAMILY WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Friday, September 22

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Visit the WVU Tech Bookstore 
Robert C. Byrd Learning Resource Center – Learning Commons 
Pick up WVU Tech gear to show your Golden Bear pride all weekend long.

 

7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Visit the Tech Spot 
Robert C. Byrd Learning Resource Center – First Floor 
Need a cup of coffee or latte? Pick up something to drink and a quick bite at this student spot.

 

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. - Golden Bear Family Check In
Robert C. Byrd Learning Resource Center – 2nd Floor
Kickoff Family Weekend while you get your gift and an overview of the activities planned.  You will also receive meal tickets for the game day social on Saturday and answers for any questions you have about the weekend.  Meet WVU Tech staff members including the campus president.

 

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - Family Lotería
Robert C. Byrd Learning Resource Center – 2nd Floor
Join us as we celebrate Diversity Week and Play Lotería. This traditional game, that is much like Bingo, is a staple in Mexican culture!  There are prizes to win, so come out and try your luck!

Saturday, September 23

10:30 a.m. -  Hike with Adventure Recreation
Grandview - New River Gorge National Park - 4700 Grandview Rd. Beaver, WV 25813
Discover the beauty of Southern West Virginia at the country's newest national park!  Grandview has scenic and easy hiking trails as well as wonderful overlooks.  You will be led by members of our Adventure Recreation program and see this amazing park.


12:00 p.m. - Volleyball vs Indiana University East
Van Meter Gym
Join us for as our Volleyball team takes on Indiana University East.

 

3:30 p.m. -  WVU vs Texas Tech Watch Party
Fosters Main Street Tavern 121 Main St, Beckley, WV 25801
Relax in the private room at Fosters and watch the WVU Mountaineers take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Food and drinks will be available to purchase.


4:00 p.m. - Tailgate
Paul Cline YMCA Soccer Complex , YMCA Dr. Beckley, WV 25801
Join us for some food and fun before the soccer games.  Enjoy some catered food before the matches, and games such as cornhole, ladder golf, and more!

 

4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. -  Soccer Games at Paul Cline YMCA Soccer Complex
Paul Cline YMCA Soccer Complex, YMCA Dr., Beckley, WV 25801
Join our Men and Women’s Soccer teams as they play Indiana University East.

           4:30 p.m. – Women’s  Soccer vs Indiana University Purdue University Columbus
           Watch the women’s soccer take to the pitch and face the Lions of IUPUC. 

           7:00 p.m. – Men’s Soccer vs. Indiana University Purdue University Columbus
           Watch the men’s soccer team take to the pitch and face the Lions of IUPUC.

Sunday, September 24

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - President's Brunch
Robert C. Byrd Learning Resource Center - Bears Den
Before heading home, come get some breakfast with the University President.  Enjoy some eggs, pancakes, and other brunch goodies.  This meal is free for the family members visiting campus.

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