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Family Weekend

Family Weekend 2023

Save the Date
October 27-29, 2023
Families are valuable partners in helping students make the most of their University experience. Family Weekend will be filled with fun, food, and activities. Spend time with your student, meet their friends, and get a glimpse of student life at WTAMU. Mark your calendar for a great weekend with your Buff family.

This year, there is no registration process. You can simply meet us on campus and check-in for Family Weekend upon arrival. Check the schedule below for "Check-In" times and locations.

 

Tentative Schedule of Events

All events are FREE* and open to all family members and students! Event calendar is subject to change. 

*Athletic event tickets are still at a cost. Visit gobuffsgo.com to purchase your game tickets. 

If you have any questions or need assistance, please call 806-651-2977 or email Sami Thompson at sthompson@wtamu.edu. 

Friday, Oct. 27 Time Location
Check-In  3 to 7 p.m.  JBK Student Center Legends Club 

Check-in with us and receive your lanyard plus lots of fun and free goodies! You can also buy a Family Weekend t-shirt. 

WT Alumni and Mortar Board will be present as well! 

College Events 3 to 5 p.m. Multiple Locations

Meet your student's faculty and professors.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences @ Bivins Nursing Learning Center (BNLC) 119

Paul & Virginia Engler College of Business @ Classroom Center (CC) 220

AG MAJORS - Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences @ Stan and Gerry Sigman Grand Lobby (Ag Building Lobby)

NATURAL SCIENCE MAJORS - Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences @ Natural Sciences Building Atrium

Autumn Night on the Patio 7 to 10 p.m.  Virgil Henson Activities Center (VHAC)

Enjoy live music, corn hole, a photo booth, and a coffee/hot cocoa bar on the VHAC patio!

Virgil Henson Activities Center - All Access Pass All Day Virgil Henson Activities Center

Families get free entrance to the VHAC all weekend long with proof of lanyard. 

Hours:

Friday, 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. 

Saturday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 

Sunday, 2 - 8 p.m.

Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum - All Access Pass All Day Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum 

Families get free entrance to the PPHM all weekend long with proof of lanyard. 

Hours:

Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

Family Weekend Shirts On Sale All Day JBK Student Center Information Desk 

$10 t-shirts (card or check only, no cash accepted)

Saturday, Oct. 28
WT in the Canyon 8 a.m.

Palo Duro Canyon 

Meet at the FUBC to carpool at 8 a.m.

Free entrance to the canyon when you carpool! 

Free Health and Wellness Promotion fanny packs & buttons for all who attend! 

Family of the Year Brunch 9 a.m.  Alumni Banquet Hall *By invitation only Family of the Year nominees will be recognized and winner announced. 
Buffs, Brew, & Bagels 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. WTFanGear (2306 4th Ave.) Bring your crew and enjoy your morning brew (and bagel)!
WT Women's and Men's Soccer 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.  The Pitch Buy your tickets here
Volleyball WT v. ENMU 2:00 p.m. The Box
Tailgate & Check-In 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 26th Street 

Stop by the Family Weekend space for giveaways and fun. Journey Canyon Coffee will be serving all drinks on their menu from their brand new coffee bar for free! 

WTAMU Football VS. Central Washington 7 p.m. Buffalo Stadium Buy your tickets here.
Virgil Henson Activities Center - All Access Pass All Day Virgil Henson Activities Center

Families get free entrance to the AC all weekend long with proof of lanyard. 

Hours:

Friday, 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. 

Saturday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 

Sunday, 2 -8 p.m.

Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum - All Access Pass All Day Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum 

Families get free entrance to the PPHM all weekend long with proof of lanyard. 

Hours:

Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

Family Weekend Shirts On Sale All Day JBK Student Center Information Desk  $10 t-shirts (card or check only, no cash accepted)
Sunday, Oct. 29
Virgil Henson Activities Center - All Access Pass All Day Virgil Henson Activities Center

Families get free entrance to the AC all weekend long with proof of lanyard. 

Hours:

Friday, 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. 

Saturday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 

Sunday, 2 -8 p.m.

Family Weekend Shirts On Sale All Day JBK Student Center Information Desk  $10 t-shirts (card or check only, no cash accepted)
Family of the Year Nomination

The West Texas A&M University Family of the Year Award seeks to recognize parent(s)/grandparent(s)/guardian(s)/family member(s)/mentor(s) who have made a significant impact and contribution to the life of a WTAMU student. By supporting and encouraging our students, Buff families also support West Texas A&M University.

All West Texas A&M undergraduate, graduate students are eligible to nominate their parent(s)/grandparent(s)/guardian(s)/family member(s)/mentor(s) for this award.

 

The 2023 Family of the Year nominations close on October 13, 2023.

All submissions will be reviewed by the Family of the Year Committee. Check back for a list of our nominees

If you have any questions or need assistance, please call 806-651-2977 or email Sami Thompson at sthompson@wtamu.edu. 

Things to do in Canyon

Eating

Check out places to eat locally in Canyon HERE

Shopping

Get your shopping on in Canyon, TX. View a list of local stores and vendors HERE

Lodging 

Check out this link for some hotel options near us! https://www.wtamu.edu/admissions/visit/lodging.html

Local Vendor/Coupon Deals