Family Weekend

Family Weekend is now combined with Homecoming Weekend to bring all our campus members and their families together for a high-energy, create-your-own adventure experience! There are so many exciting events for all age groups, such as slurping spaghetti in the MDR, cheering on our Pio athletic teams at Schneider Stadium, and making new friends at local breweries. We invite you to attend any event that piques your interest! Registration is encouraged, but not required. We hope you enjoy the opportunity to embrace the Pioneer spirit both on campus and within the Waukesha community.
2024 Family Weekend

October 4 -6, 2024

Online registration is open. Thank you!

Schedule of Events

Friday, October 4

Welcome Reception 
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Homecoming Resource Table | FREE

Enjoy popcorn and take photos as we welcome our Pioneer families!

Campus Tours 
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Leaving from Campus Center Lobby | FREE

Motorized Tours Available.

Carroll University Faculty Exhibit
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Joyce Bliss Gallery, Main Hall | FREE

Please join us to celebrate the artwork of Carroll University's Adjuct Faculty member Aleksandra Morozova. This exhibition won't be one to miss!

Habitat for Humanity's Spaghetti Dinner
4:30-6:30 p.m. | Main Dining Room | $5/person 

See what it's like to eat as a student on campus while supporting Habitat for Humanity. All proceeds benefit this student organization's efforts in providing affordable housing to families in need. The dinner is $5 per person and proceeds benefit Carroll's Habitat for Humanity Student Organization. Please pay when you arrive. 

DIY Spirit Wear
4:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Main Dining Room | FREE

Come get your hands on some sweet, free Pioneer swag items, like decals, face paints, and Pio Shop t-shirts with tie-dye, paint markers, glitter markers, embroidered letters, and more. 

Women's Volleyball Game
4:30 p.m. | Van Male Fieldhouse | Free


Pioneer Party
6:00 - 10:00 p.m. | Raised Grain Taproom | FREE | Refreshments available for purchase

After eating dinner on campus in the MDR, drive over to the Raised Grain Taproom (1725 Dolphin Drive | Waukesha) to join fellow Pioneers for an evening of libations and reminiscing. Make sure to try the limited-edition "52 Brew" beer crafted by Raised Grain in honor of Carroll's Homecoming & Reunion Weekend!

Women's Volleyball Game
8:30 p.m. | Van Male Fieldhouse | Free

 

Saturday, October 5

Conversation on Community Belonging 
9:30 - 11:00 a.m. | Oak Room in Lower Level of the Campus Center, then Affinity Houses on Wright Street | FREE 
Gather with staff from Institutional Inclusion for a dialougue around efforts to retain and recruit a diverse campus community. You will also get a chance to connect with current students and visit the up-and-coming affinity houses on Wright Street! If you would like to give to the Inclusive Excellence Fund to support Institutional Inclulsion and the addition of more affinity houses, please click here.

  • 9:30 - 10 am: Updates from Institutional Inclusion (Campus Center Boardroom)
  • 10:00 - 11 am: Tour the Affinity Houses on Wright Street (La Casa De Carroll, Black Cutural House, Pride House, the Betty Lou Tikalsky International House, and more!)

Women's Tennis Game
10 a.m. | Jean Kilgour courts | Free

Orange Thread Open House
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Orange Thread at 117 Wright Street | FREE |**Donations Accepted**

Stop by Orange Thread to check out our unique on-campus boutique, supporting students by offering free items, such as professional clothing, household items, food, and personal care products. Feel free to bring your donations of household items and non-perishble food to help us stock up for the school year. 

Pastries with Profs
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Coffee Shop and Patio, Todd Wehr Memorial Library | FREE

Celebrate Carroll faculty during Homecoming, Reunion, & Family Weekend by connecting or re-connecting with alumni, families, current faculty, and emeriti guests over refreshments.

Pioneer Tailgate
11:00 a.m. | Otteson Parking Lot | FREE

The ultimate pre-game celebration! This year, we're turning up the excitiement of tailgating with a live DJ! Affinity tailgate groups include but are not limited to Athletics, including The 40th Reunion of the Carroll Championship Swim Team, The Sullivan School of Business and Technology, Student Life and Rec Sports, and Visual, Interactive, & Perfroming Arts. 

Campus Tours
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Leaving from the Campus Center Lobby | FREE

Motorized tours available

Future Pioneers Kids Area 
11:30 am – 1:30 pm | 
Main Lawn, Under the Tent | FREE for Kids Under 12

Balloon animals, cotton candy, popcorn, temporary tattoos, activities, and more await all Future Pioneers!

Homecoming Parade
12:30 p.m. | Corner of College and East Avenue | FREE


Football Game vs. Millikin University
2:00 p.m. | Schneider Stadium | $10 general, $5 seniors and kids under 12
Featuring Music Alumni and the Carroll Choir signing Carroll's Alma Mater and the National Anthem pre-game. Carroll Athletics is commited to providing a safe and inclusive game day experience for everyone in attendance. Check out our code conduct here.

Sunday, October 6

15th Annual Bryon's Run/Walk/Roll to Cure Paralysis 5k
9:00 a.m. | Schneidar Stadium | Register Here

The Bryon Riesch Paralysis Foundation (BRPF) has formed a partnership with Carroll University. Byron Riesch is the brother of Jack Riesch, Carroll University's Board of Trustees member. This 5k run and optional 2k walk and run is to raise money and awareness for individuals with paralysis. You may register in advance or join the race day of. 

  • 9:00 am - Registration Opens
  • 10:00 am - Run/Walk/Roll Begins


Carroll Memorial Worship Service
10:00 a.m. | Humphrey Memorial Chapel | FREE

Service to remember those in the Carroll community who have passed away in the past year, and in reunion years, as we conclude Homecoming & Reunion Weekend activities. Fellowship reception to follow in the Narthex.

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Contact

Ashley Gabrus
Student Activities Programming Coordinator
agabrus@carrollu.edu

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