Family Weekend 2024
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Family Weekend 2024:
October 18-19
Family Weekend 2024 Schedule
Friday:
3:00 PM: Check-In, ASEC Lobby
3:00 PM: Dia de la Raza (Hosted by the Student Association of Latino Leaders) Oceans Lawn
3:30PM-4:30PM: Cupcakes and Coloring with the First-Gen Community, 2nd Floor Pacific Hall
3:00PM-5:00PM: Sea Life Facility Tours (Wear Closed-Toed Shoes)
4:00 PM-6:00 PM: Parents Mixer ASEC Lobby (Snack provided)
5:00 PM: Corps Sunset Parade and Yell Practice, ASEC Courtyard & Clock Tower
5:00 PM: Harbor Tour, Small Boat Basin (Arrive for Tour at 4:45pm, wear closed-toed shoes)
6:00 PM: Harbor Tour, Small Boat Basin (Arrive for Tour at 5:45pm, wear closed-toed shoes)
7:00 PM-9:00PM: Family Bowling Night at Galveston Primetime
Saturday:
8:00am-10:30am: Saturday Guest Check-In- ASEC Lobby
9:00am: TAMUG Women's Soccer vs. Tulane (Intramural Field)
10:00am: Harbor Tours Begin (5 tours total. Arrive at the TAMUG Marina at 9:45am, 10:45am, 11:45am, 12:45pm, 1:45, or 2:45pm. Wear Closed-Toed Shoes)
10:30am: Family Weekend Kickoff- ASEC Ballroom
- Welcome Remarks from Col. Mike Fossum '80 (10:30am)
- Amy Bacon '91 (Planned gifts from TAMU Foundation)
- Dr. Sam Brody (Keynote Presentation)
11:00am: TAMUG Women's Volleyball vs. Rice University (TAMUG Gym)
11:00am-2:00pm: Tours of Sea Life Facility (Wear Closed-Toed Shoes)
12:30pm-2:00pm: Former Student Guest Presentations- MAIN 114 & 117
MAIN 117
- Tracy Murrell '98 (BS-Marine Transportation)
- Range Chapman '21 (BS-Marine Transportation)
- Wesley Moore '93 (BS-Marine Transportation)
MAIN 114
- Kendall Thomas '96 (BS-Marine Sciences)
- Erin Oradesky '91 (BS-Marine Engineering Technology License Option)
- Katie Kueck '96 (BS-Marine Sciences)
12:00pm-1:30pm: Tours of TS Kennedy (wear closed-toed shoes)
12:00pm-1:30pm: Tours of Bridge and Engine Room Simulators
2:00pm: TAMU vs. Mississippi State Football Tailgate
- Performances by Sea Aggie Band, TAMUG Yell Leaders, & TAMUG Two Step Team
- Free BBQ Meal
- Football game kicks off at 3:15pm
- Lawn Games & Bounce Houses
- Meet and Greet with Galveston Businesses
4:00pm: TAMUG Women's Soccer vs. Tulane (Intramural Field)