Family support is key for many students to have a successful college journey, and the Cyclone Family Weekend lets students show their families the campus they call home throughout their college years. This year, the weekend festivities will run from Friday to Sunday at different spots on Iowa State’s campus.
Each fall, Cyclone Family Weekend is planned and executed by Tracy Borts, the program director for Parent and Family Programs and Kendra Hossain-Morehead, assistant director. The weekend’s programming strives to strengthen connections through a variety of events that help families explore their students’ journey at Iowa State.
“Through Cyclone Family Weekend, Parent and Family Programs hope to create a supportive environment that contributes to the overall success and well-being of our students,” Borts said.
This year, Iowa State has teamed up with a variety of campus partners to make these activities possible and design events to strengthen family connections.
“We collaborate with more than 30 campus partners and are always looking for more,” Borts said.
Cyclone Family Weekend kicks off the beginning of the school year by giving parents and students the opportunity to build a support system while exploring Iowa State’s campus and everything it has to offer.
“The event helps build a sense of community among students, families and the university, allowing families to meet and connect with other Cyclone families,” Borts said.
Here is the full list of Cyclone Family Weekend events:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
- 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Check-in at Memorial Union, Oak Room
- 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.: Welcome Reception at Memorial Union, Great Hall
- 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.: CyBowl and Billiards at Memorial Union, Lower Level
- 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.: Family Craft at the Workspace, Memorial Union, East Basement
- 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Bingo at Memorial Union, Sun Room and South Ballroom
- 7 p.m.: Family Weekend Cyclone Cinema, The Fall Guy at Carver Hall, Room 101
- 9 p.m.: Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos at Memorial Union, Great Hall
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
- 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.: Check-in at Student Services Building, First Floor Lobby
- 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Family Reception at Reiman Gardens
- 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.: First Coffee with First Scholars at Memorial Union, Room 3250
- 8:30 am – 10 a.m.: ISU Research Park Open House at Economic Development Core Facility, 1805 Collaboration Place
- 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.– Kid Power at Northeast Campanile Lawn
- 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.– Graduate College Reception at Pearson Hall
- 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: College of Engineering Open House at Student Innovation Center, Main Floor
- 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Campanile-Carillon Model Open House at Biorenewables Complex, Sukup Atrium
- 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Family Craft at the Workspace at Memorial Union, East Basement
- 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Ivy College of Business Open House at Gerdin Business Building Atrium
- 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Bacon Expo at Hansen Agricultural Student Learning Center
- 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Parks Library Archives Open House at Parks Library, Room 405
- 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Late Check-In at Jack Trice Stadium, Sukup End Zone Club, First Floor
- 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Cyclone Family Social at Jack Trice Stadium, Sukup End Zone Club, Second Floor
- 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.: Martial Arts Club Demonstration at South Campanile Lawn
- 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Rock Climbing Wall at State Gym
- 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.: University Museums Open Houses at Brunnier Art, Christian Petersen Art, and Farm House Museums
- 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: College of Human Sciences Reception at MacKay Hall, Room 118
- 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Student Innovation Center Showcase at Student Innovation Center, Floors 0, 1 and 2
- 7 p.m.:
- Family Weekend Cyclone Cinema, The Fall Guy at Carver Hall, Room 101
- 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.: CyBowl and Billiards at Memorial Union, Lower Level
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
- 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Paint the Park with Chad Elliot at Reiman Gardens
- 1 p.m.: ISU Women’s Soccer Game at Cyclone Sports Complex
- 2 p.m.: 125th Anniversary of Iowa State Bells at Central Campus
- 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.: University Museums open houses at Brunnier Art, Christian Peterson Art and Farm House Museums
- 4 p.m.: Collage of Choirs Concert at Stephens Auditorium
- 7 p.m.: Family Weekend Cyclone Cinema, The Fall Guy at Carver Hall, Room 101
