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WKU will celebrate Parent & Family Weekend Sept. 30-Oct. 2 with numerous events, highlighted by recognition of the 2022 Family of the Year during WKU Football’s game against Troy.

Parent & Family Weekend begins Sept. 30 with a WKU Scavenger Hunt at 4:30 p.m., Pride Center Five Year Anniversary at 6 p.m. and WKU Volleyball vs. FIU at 6 p.m.

A full day of events on Oct. 1 includes Donuts with Deans at 9 a.m., ISEC Open House at 11 a.m., WKU Student Publications Open House at 1 p.m., Mahurin Honors College Social at 1 p.m., Parent & Family Tailgate at 2:30 p.m., ISEC Family Tailgate at 3 p.m. and WKU Football vs. Troy at 6 p.m.

Events conclude on Oct. 2 with a Family Funday Brunch at 9:30 a.m. and WKU Volleyball vs. Charlotte at noon. More: Parent & Family Weekend schedule

WKU students are encouraged to nominate their family for 2022 Family of the Year. Nominations are due Sept. 19. Nomination information

Contact: Ginny Hensley, (270) 745-2597

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