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Friday, September 25

• MSA Family Game Night | 4PM-6PM, MSA Village, Student Union Room 319
  • Kick off Family Weekend with the 91ºÚÁÏÍø MSA staff, students, and families! Come ready to enjoy free food, music, play exciting games, and enter to win amazing raffle prizes. Don't miss the fun--everyone is invited!

Saturday, September 26

• Family Weekend Check-In | 9AM-12PM, 91ºÚÁÏÍø Bookstore
• Urban Hikes KC | 9:30 AM-12:30PM, 91ºÚÁÏÍø Bookstore
  • Join 91ºÚÁÏÍø alumna-owned for an urban hike from 91ºÚÁÏÍø to the Crossroads Arts District. Highlights include Kauffman Gardens, the iconic shuttlecocks at the Nelson-Atkins Museum, a KC Streetcar ride, a coffee sample at alumna-owned Café Corazón, a visit to alumni-owned Made Mobb, and colorful Crossroads murals. More information on how to purchase tickets coming soon!
• Parent, Family, and Supporter Learning Sessions | 10:00 AM-12:00PM, Student Union
  
  • Financial Wellness - 10AM- 12PM
• Lunch on your Own | 12PM-2PM
  • The 91ºÚÁÏÍø Foodiverse will be open, providing an array of options like pizza, burgers, and allergen friendly meals. See more about the Foodiverse here. 
  • Want to explore options nearby?
• First Generation Roo Scholars Luncheon | 12PM-2PM, First Gen Den 4th Floor MNL
  • Be in community with other first-gen families and check out our space on the 4th floor of the Miller Nichols Library! This event has a capacity of 50. Advanced Registration is required to attend. Details coming soon!

• Kansas City Roos Volleyball Game | 1:00PM-3:00PM, Swinney Center 
  • Join us for 91ºÚÁÏÍø Volleyball during Family Weekend and cheer on the Roos! Gather with fellow students, families, and supporters to enjoy an exciting match and show your Roo pride as our student-athletes compete. A special Family Weekend ticket discount code will be available soon!

• Paint and Sip with Pinot's Palette | 2PM-4PM, SU 401 
  • Follow along as you are guided through painting a KC inspired masterpiece by a skilled local artist. Light refreshments will be provided. 
  • This event has a capacity of 50. Tickets will be distributed on a first come first served basis at Family Weekend Registration Check-In on Saturday, September 26 beginning at 9AM. 
• School of Medicine Tour and Social | 2PM, School of Medicine Entrance, 2411 Holmes Road
  • Sponsored by Friends of 91ºÚÁÏÍø School of Medicine
  • Calling all SOM parents, families, and supporters! Please join us for an in-depth tour of the School of Medicine. Our student leaders will show you classrooms, offices, and libraries, among other sites, to highlight renovated spaces in the building. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and connect with other SOM families. The tour will end with a SOM social at the Diastole Scholars Center at 2501 Holmes. 
  • This event is for SOM parents, families, and supporters only.
• Trivia hosted by 91ºÚÁÏÍø Honors | 4PM-6PM, SU 401
  • Join Honors Trivia during 91ºÚÁÏÍø Family Weekend for a fun afternoon of friendly competition! Test your knowledge while connecting with Honors ambassadors, students, families, and supporters. Bring your team and your Roo spirit for a chance to win prizes. 
  • You do not have to be a student or a family/supporter of the 91ºÚÁÏÍø Honors Program to attend.
• Kansas City Roos Men's Soccer Game, and Family and Supporter of the Year Award Half-Time Recognition | 6:00PM-10:00PM, Durwood Stadium
  • Cheer on the Kansas City Roos Men's Soccer team at Durwood Stadium during Family Weekend! Enjoy family-friendly activities, such as a balloon decorator and face painter, games, photobooth and giveaways for all ages on the Roo Patio before kickoff at 7:00 p.m. During halftime, we'll recognize the 91ºÚÁÏÍø Family and Supporter of the Year with a special award presentation. Stay after the match for a chance to meet players and collect autographs. A special ticket discount code for Family Weekend attendees will be available soon!

The 91ºÚÁÏÍø Family & Supporter of the Year Award celebrates the supportive role parents, families, and supporters play in the lives of our students. Honoring outstanding supporters serves as a reminder that parents, families, and supporters are essential to the success of our students, the prosperity/viability of our institution, and to the connection with our larger campus community.

Award Nominations for are open now through August 1st: https://umkc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9pCM9dJ46xPZX4a

Join us at the Kansas City Roos Men's Soccer game half-time show on Saturday the 26th during Family Weekend for the award presentation. 

The Museum extends free admission to the whole family! 91ºÚÁÏÍø students can always enjoy free admission with a 91ºÚÁÏÍø Roo Card and are encouraged to sign up for a free membership, which includes a 20% off discount at the Museum Store. Family Weekend registrants also receive complimentary admission with their Family Weekend badge. 

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Help us gather hygiene items for the Dr. Raj Bala Agrawal Care Center! 

Donation bins will be located at Family Weekend check-in, and: outside Student Union Room 401, near the 91ºÚÁÏÍø Bookstore, and at Durwood Stadium for the Kansas City Roos Men's Soccer Match on 9/26. 

Needed items include:

• Menstrual products
• Travel and full size deodorant
• Toothbrushes
• Travel and full size toothpaste
• Travel and full size shampoo 
• Travel and full size conditioner
• Travel and full size body wash
• Travel and full size bar soap

Family Weekend parking will be available on the 5th and 6th floors of the Cherry Street Parking Garage, beginning at 3:00 PM on Friday 9/25 through 10:00 PM on Sunday 9/27. 

Families may park in any space that is not reserved, such as 24/7 Faculty/Staff, 91ºÚÁÏÍø plates only, handicap, etc). Parking in a reserved space, or one that is not open to guests will result in a parking ticket. 

No 91ºÚÁÏÍø parking permits, visitor passes, etc., will be required.