The weekend of March 14 at Truett McConnell University is dedicated to students, alumni, faculty, staff, and partners enjoying activities and festivities. It’s TMU’s Friends and Family Weekend, and this year promises not to disappoint.
The weekend begins with a Women’s Softball Team game against Bluefield University at 2 p.m., followed by a follow-up game at 4 p.m.
Students, faculty, and staff can attend the School of Business Alumni and Student Networking Event from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This event is a great opportunity to network, make connections, and learn more about the university.
Guided campus tours will be offered every 30 minutes from the Nix Student Center, starting at 2 p.m. and ending at 4:30 p.m. These half-hour-long tours will tell the university’s history and highlight its scenic views.
Food trucks will be parked near the front lawn of the campus, offering a variety of food options for a fee.
A variety of interactive games for family and friends are also available on the front lawn of the campus.
On Friday, there will be several alumni gatherings on campus, where alumni can connect with various departments. The Women’s Volleyball team, Men’s Volleyball team, and College of Life and Health Sciences Alumni Gathering are all held on Friday.
The highlights of the evening on Friday will be the keynote speaker Riley Gaines, a women’s rights activist and 12-time All-American Swimmer. No tickets are needed for this event. The doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Followed by a concert by the Dove -Award and Grammy-nominated Christian band Sanctus Real along with sensational acts Unspoken & JJ Weeks.
There will be a fireworks display following the concert.
On Saturday, there will be a discussion by Dr. Emir Caner at 10 a.m. at the Sewell-Plunkett Chapel “Standing on Truth”.
The Women’s Lacrosse team will play the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis at 11 a.m.
Throughout the day, there will be alumni meet and greets. Be sure to check the various schools and departments for times and locations.
Hot air balloon rides will be available for students on the front lawn of the campus from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to close out the weekend.
This is a fun time you will not want to miss. For more information, you can visit Truett McConnell University.
