Weekend Schedule
Friday, October 18
Recreation Center Open
6 a.m.–11 p.m., Recreation Center
Get your workout on during Family Weekend. Special Family Weekend daily pass rate of $6. Learn more about the Recreation Center.
Art Museum Exhibitions Open
10 a.m.–5 p.m., Art Museum
Admission is free to all. Learn more about the exhibits on the Art Museum website.
Field Hockey vs. Longwood University
1 p.m., Field Hockey Complex
Cheer on our Field Hockey team as they take on the Lancers of Longwood University. Admission is FREE. The game is a RED OUT so make sure you're in your best Miami red!
Admission Information Session and Campus Tour
2-4 p.m., Admission Visit Center – Shriver Center
The Office of Admission hosts a 30 minute information session followed by a 90 minute student-led campus tour. Learn more and register.
Honors Program Reception
3–4 p.m., Old Manse
Families with students in the University Honors Program: Join us for a drop-in reception at Old Manse to meet Honors Program staff and start off Family Weekend! Light refreshments will be served.
Family Welcome Center
3:30–6 p.m., Armstrong Student Center-Atrium
As you arrive in Oxford, stop by our welcome center located in Armstrong Student Center. Enjoy free refreshments while picking up information on all of the weekend's fantastic events. It's the best way to start an amazing weekend of celebration.
Phi Kappa Phi Induction Ceremony
4–6:30 p.m., Hall Auditorium
Phi Kappa Phi recognizes and promotes academic excellence in all fields of higher education and engages the community of scholars in service to others. The Miami University chapter induction will take place to recognize and initiate nominated undergraduate and graduate students, as well as university faculty and administrative leaders, into this prestigious honor society.!
Study Abroad Information Sessions
4:30–5:15 p.m.; 5:15–6 pm, MacMillan Hall
Did you know that almost 50% of Miami students study abroad or away before graduation? Come to one of our two information sessions to learn about the many programs open to Miami students. Members of our staff will also be available to answer questions.
Asian Cultural Festival
5-8 p.m., Oxford Uptown Parks
The Asian Cultural Festival celebrates the diversity of Asian cultures. The event features live performances by different student organizations, free authentic food, and an opportunity to learn about different countries. Rain location: McGuffey Hall.
Dinner with Miami Activities and Programming
6-8 p.m., Armstrong Student Center - Fritz Pavilion
Join Miami Activities and Programming (MAP) for a free dinner with your friends and family.
Hillel Shabbat Services and Dinner
6 p.m. Services, 6:30 p.m. Dinner, Hillel Foundation, 11 E. Walnut St.
Volleyball vs. Eastern Michigan
7 p.m., Millett Hall
Cheer on your three-time defending Mid-American Conference Champion ResdHawk Volleyball team in a key conference match. Show a ticket (mobile, mailed, or print-at-home) from a Family Weekend football or hockey game and get free entry. Tickets can also be purchased at MiamiRedHawks.com.
Fencing Club Bake Sale
7 p.m.-3 a.m., Phi Delt Gates
Come get some delicious treats from the Miami University Fencing Club!
Hockey vs. Ferris State
7:05 p.m. puck drop, Goggin Ice Center
Miami Hockey will take on Ferris State over Family Weekend for a two game series, Friday and Saturday nights. Purchase tickets at MiamiRedHawks.com or by calling 513-529-4295.
Glee Club and Collegiate Chorale Concert
7:30 p.m., Hall Auditorium
Tickets required. More information coming soon.
Public Open Skate Session
7:30–9 p.m., Goggin Ice Center
Bring the whole family and get ready for some fun! Learn more about Public Skate sessions at the Goggin Ice Center.
MAP Presents: Comedy Magician
8:30 p.m., Armstrong Student Center - Wilks Theater
Join MAP for a live performance that will have you in stitches and awe you with magic. This event is free and appropriate for Miamians of all ages! Doors will open at 8pm.
Theta Tau Engineering Fraternity Fundraiser
10 p.m.-2 a.m., Phi Delt Gates
Selling Mac and Cheese to fundraise for the Tau Delta chapter of Theta Tau.
Saturday, October 19
Tri-Council 5K Fun Run benefiting the new Talawanda Oxford Pantry and Social Services (TOPSS)
Check-In: 8 a.m., Race Start: 8:30 a.m., Begins on Central Quad
The Panhellenic Association, National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Interfraternity Council are working to support the transition from the current Oxford Pantry to the Talawanda Oxford Pantry and Social Services (TOPSS), which includes a new building. Come get your Family Weekend run on and support a great local cause. The race route begins on Central Quad, goes around campus, and ends at the Farmers Market in the Oxford Uptown Parks. Registration information.
Recreation Center Open
8 a.m.–11 p.m., Recreation Center
Get your workout on during Family Weekend. Special Family Weekend daily pass rate of $6. Learn more about the Recreation Center.
2019 Nursing Program Induction Ceremony
9 a.m., Pearson Hall Room 128
This ceremony will welcome the Class of 2022 into the nursing program. Students will be awarded their first stethoscope, a fundamental tool of nursing that is often used to represent nursing as a profession committed to listening and caring. Presenters will speak to the professionalism, caring, science and dedication behind the practice of nursing.
Coffee With a Cop: Family Weekend Edition
9-11 a.m., Uptown Parks
Join the Miami University Police and Oxford Police departments for free coffee and cookies. No specific agenda, just an opportunity to meet a few officers, ask questions, voice concerns, and provide feedback on policing your community.
Oxford Farmers' Market & Student Performances
9 a.m.–Noon, Uptown Parks
More than just produce, this award winning Farmers' Market has baked goods, little sprout kids activities, and artisan wares. Enjoy yoga in the park, free donuts and coffee and student group performances (9:30am-2:30pm). Student groups scheduled to perform include: MU Hip Hop, TrebleMakers a cappella, Sketched Out Comedy Club, Vision Dance Company, Miami Jump Rope, MU Nishaana Bollywood Dance Team, Best Buddies Friends Choir, Highland Pipes and Drums Club, Open Fifth a cappella, MU Martial Arts Club, and Stage Left.
The Haven at College Family Weekend Open House
9 a.m.–Noon, The Haven at College, 16 S. Campus Ave.
Join The Haven at College, in collaboration with Miami University, for an open house at the Haven Outpatient Center, just across from campus. At the Haven, we believe that every college student struggling with substance use issues and co-occurring disorders should have the opportunity to achieve a strong recovery while staying engaged in a satisfying college experience. Our innovative clinical treatment programs and peer recovery communities meet students where they are. Meet the Haven treatment staff and Haven students who prove that recovery in college is possible! Snacks and refreshments provided.
Dance Theatre Family Weekend Performance
9:30–11 a.m., 115 Phillips Hall
Dance Theatre invites you to attend our Family Weekend Showing for family, friends, and those that enjoy dance. Join us for a continental breakfast at 9:30 am, followed by a company warmup and demonstration of movement across the floor. At 10 am there will be a showing of work from our upcoming December Winter Concert. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the 2019-20 Dance Theatre company and get a glimpse of the dances that will be in the concert. Everyone is welcome!
Digital Innovations and Interactive Media Studies Open House
9:30–11 a.m., Laws Hall, Room 201
Drop by the Armstrong Institute for Interactive Media Studies for coffee, tea, and a light brunch to learn more about the Digital Innovation programs in Cincinnati, San Francisco, and Luxembourg. These semester-long programs include Miami-facilitated internships and networking opportunities in startup or other digital and technology-oriented organizations and roles. These programs can be a perfect opportunity to gain essential work experience while completing degree requirements.
Miami RedHawk Tailgating
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Millett Parking Lots
Start gameday off right with tailgating! Set up your own tailgate or join with another tailgate in the RedZone, located on the West side of Millett. Tailgaters can also help welcome the Miami football team during Hawk Walk, roughly two and a half hours prior to game time. Join one of the many tailgates before the football game! Parking is $20 at the gate of football lots.
Fans can also rent an all-Miami branded tent, table, and four chairs, while Miami Athletics handles all set up and teardown of your tailgate near the West Millett parking lot. A limited number of tailgate options are available for each game and this option must be ordered at least eight days prior to the game. Contact Athletics at 513-529-3788 for more and to reserve your tailgate!
M.O.V.E. Outdoor Bootcamp
10 a.m., Lewis Place, 301 E. High St.
M.O.V.E (Miami & Oxford Value Exercise) Outdoor Bootcamp is a town-gown event for all levels and taught by Miami Rec Group Fitness Instructors. Join President and University Ambassador Crawford for a 45 minute workout followed by an unofficial social event with light snacks and t-shirts for participants.
Admission Information Session & Campus Tour
10 a.m.–Noon, Farmer School of Business – Taylor Auditorium
The Office of Admission hosts a 30 minute information session followed by a 90 minute student-led campus tour. Learn more and register.
Equestrian Home Intercollegiate Hunt Seat Show - Day 1
10 a.m.–4 p.m., Equestrian Center- 4950 Oxford Trenton Rd (Rt. 73), across from Miami University Police
Come down and cheer on the hunt seat team in the first horse show of the season. Jumping classes will be in the morning with equitation on the flat to follow. Learn more about the Miami University Equestrian Center.
Art Museum Exhibitions Open
10 am–5 p.m., Art Museum
Admission is free to all. Learn more about the exhibits on the Art Museum website.
Campus Stores Open: Brick & Ivy and 1809 Outfitters
10 a.m.–6 p.m., Shiver Center – Lower Level
Drop in to get your Miami spirit wear with Campus Stores extended hours. You can also shop online!
Undergraduate Research Showcase - What I did this Summer
10:30 a.m.–Noon, King Library, First Floor
The Office of Research for Undergraduate (ORU) invites students and families to chat with students who conducted summer research projects funded by the Undergraduate Summer Scholars Program and the Howard Hughes Award Program. Learn more about these sponsored programs.
Career Success & Your Student: Planning for the Future
10:30 a.m.–Noon, Center for Career Exploration & Success - 0045 Armstrong Student Center
Come grab free coffee or tea and chat one of the Career Center staff about how your student can make the most of the Miami Experience to get on track for career success. Feel free to come with your student, or just to learn more information for yourself.
Miami University Gospel Singers (M.U.G.S.) Family Weekend Concert
12 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 420 S. Campus Avenue
Join us for the Miami University Gospel Singers' annual Family Weekend Concert. It will be a time for praise and worship with students and families! The theme for this year's concert is "A Promise - Eternal Life."
Hawk Walk
Approximately 12 p.m., Millett Parking Lot
Welcome the RedHawks to the Stadium at the Hawk Walk. Be there to meet the team with the Miami University Marching Band and Cheerleaders before the big game.
Miami University Marching Band Concert
1:30 p.m., Field Hockey Complex
Enjoy a free concert before kickoff - The Field Hockey Complex is just west of Yager Stadium.
Football vs. Northern Illinois
Kickoff 2:30 p.m., Yager Stadium
Cheer on the RedHawks as they face the Huskies of Northern Illinois! This game is also our Cancer Awareness game and Senior Recognition game. Purchase tickets online or by calling 513-529-4295. Learn more about the Friends & Family Ticket Package (not available for purchase on game day). Parking is $20 at the gate of football lots.
Family Weekend Open Skate
3–5 p.m., Goggin Ice Center
Bring the whole family and get ready for some fun! Special $7.50 admission with free skate rental. Learn more about Public Skate sessions at the Goggin Ice Center.
Miami Striders Treadmill Run Fundraiser
3 p.m.–3 a.m., Phi Delt Gates
The Miami Striders Running Club will be running for 12 hours at the Phi Delta Gates! Come by and support our runners, we will be selling grilled cheese and waters for everyone enjoying Family Weekend.
Family Weekend Feast
5–8 p.m., Martin Dining Commons
Enjoy a delicious dinner between Family Weekend Activities. The Martin Dining Commons location is ideal to grab dinner between the football game and the evening's headline entertainment. No reservations needed. First come, first served.
Library Game Night
6–11 p.m., Wertz Art and Architecture Library
Play games and meet new people at the Libraries! This semester, each library location is hosting a game night complete with board and tabletop games, free food and prizes. The fun starts at 6 p.m. and continues into the late evening.
Saturday Night Recovery Meeting
7:30-8:30 p.m., The Haven at College, 16 S. Campus Ave.
Join us Saturday night at The Haven Open Recovery Meeting. At The Haven, we believe that every college student struggling with substance use issues and co-occurring disorders should have the opportunity to achieve a strong recovery while staying engaged in a satisfying college experience. Our clinical treatment programs and peer recovery communities meet students where they are. Tap into social support that focuses on the hope and healing found in recovery, and connect with others seeking and maintaining a recovery lifestyle. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.
BINGO!
8 p.m., Armstrong Student Center Dining Area
Join the Residence Hall Association for some family-fun featuring BINGO! Come play to win amazing prizes that will include Miami gear and a variety of other prizes!
Hockey vs. Ferris State
8 p.m. puck drop, Goggin Ice Center
Miami Hockey will take on Ferris State over Family Weekend for a two game series, Friday and Saturday nights. Purchase tickets at MiamiRedHawks.com or by calling 513-529-4295.
Headline Entertainment - John Mulaney
8:30 p.m., Millett Hall
Considered "one of the best stand-up comics alive" by Entertainment Weekly, John Mulaney is best known for his work as a writer on Saturday Night Live and his comedy specials, including “Kid Gorgeous” for which he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Variety Special. Learn more.
Saturday Moonlight Skate
9:30–11 p.m., Goggin Ice Center
18+ only. Miami students with their Miami ID receive free admission. Learn more about Public Skate sessions at the Goggin Ice Center.
Sunday, October 20
Hillel Family Weekend Brunch
9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hillel Foundation, 11 E. Walnut Street
After a wonderful Family Weekend, bring your family to Hillel for brunch before they return home!
Equestrian Home Intercollegiate Hunt Seat Show - Day 2
10 a.m.–4 p.m., Equestrian Center- 4950 Oxford Trenton Rd (Rt. 73), across from Miami University Police
Come down and cheer on the hunt seat team in the first horse show of the season. Jumping classes will be in the morning with equitation on the flat to follow. Learn more about the Miami University Equestrian Center.
Campus Stores Open: Brick & Ivy and 1809 Outfitters
10 a.m.–6 p.m., Shiver Center – Lower Level
Drop in to get your Miami spirit wear with Campus Stores extended hours. You can also shop online!
Recreation Center Open
10 a.m.–11 p.m., Recreation Center
Get your workout on during Family Weekend. Special Family Weekend daily pass rate of $6. Learn more about the Recreation Center.
MAP and MUSF Brunch and Silent Auction with President & Dr. Crawford
10:30 a.m.–Noon, Armstrong Student Center- Fritz Pavilion
Hosted by Miami University Student Foundation (MUSF) and Miami Activities and Programming (MAP).
Enjoy a great brunch buffet! Bid on a variety of items, from gift baskets to golf clubs, while supporting Miami University student scholarships. Over the last 15 years, MUSF has raised thousands of dollars to support student scholarships through our Family Weekend Auction. Be a part of changing a Miami student's life and join us for a morning of entertainment, food and both a silent and live auction!
Delta House of Pancakes
11 a.m.–2 p.m., Uptown Parks
Tri Delta (Delta Delta Delta Sorority) is hosting the annual Delta House of Pancakes, or DHOP, in support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. During the pancake breakfast, there will be a raffle of various donations from local businesses!
Volleyball vs. Central Michigan
2:30 p.m., Millett Hall
Cheer on your three-time defending Mid-American Conference Champion ResdHawk Volleyball team in a key conference match. Show a ticket (mobile, mailed, or print-at-home) from a Family Weekend football or hockey game and get free entry. Tickets can also be purchased at MiamiRedHawks.com.
Public Open Skate Session
3–5 p.m., Goggin Ice Center
Bring the whole family and get ready for some fun! Learn more about Public Skate sessions at the Goggin Ice Center.
The Miller Center for Student Disability Services can assist in coordinating accommodations for university sponsored events. To request accommodations (i.e., sign language interpreters, captioning, materials in alternative format, etc.), please contact the Miller Center at (513) 529-1541, 7-1-1 (TTY-TDD), at least 2 business days prior to the event to ensure the smooth delivery of services.