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Family and Friends Weekend provides opportunities to connect

Performances of the original theatre production "The Appliance Department" are among the highlights of Family and Friends Weekend, Oct. 16 to 18. From left are performers Nicholas Trinca, Roni Monroe, Tati Copp, Tara Turton and Jevin Ray.

Performances of the original theatre production "The Appliance Department" are among the highlights of Family and Friends Weekend, Oct. 16 to 18. From left are performers Nicholas Trinca, Roni Monroe, Tati Copp, Tara Turton and Jevin Ray. (Photo by Anni Foster)

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For some, one of the best parts of college is getting to share it with the people who helped get them there. This weekend, SUNY Oswego invites students, parents, families, and friends to trade in texts and calls for IRL time together during Fall Family and Friends Weekend, Oct. 16- 18.

The three-day celebration offers opportunities to explore campus, cheer on the Lakers, and make memories against the backdrop of Oswego’s fall foliage. Highlights include:

Friday, Oct. 16

  • Family and Friends Tree Planting: Meet at the Village Commons, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 5 p.m., to support an agroforestry initiative planting approximately 250 fruit-bearing and medicinal trees and shrubs across campus.
  • Field hockey: Cheer on the Lakers against Manhattanville, 2 p.m. at Laker Hall Athletic Fields, in a game supporting Morgan’s Message.
  • Splash–in Movie: Float with a tube or noodle during a free screening of " Halloweentown,” 7 to 9 p.m. at Lee Hall Pool
  • “The Appliance Department”: Enjoy the faculty-written and directed production, 7:30 p.m. at Tyler Hall’s Waterman Theatre. 
  • Paint & Sip: Create artwork while enjoying mocktails, 8:30 to 10 p.m. at Crossroads.

Saturday, Oct. 17

  • School Spirit Contest: Post green-and-gold photos with your favorite people and tag @oswego_sofe, 9  a.m. to 5 p.m. Three randomly selected winners receive prize packs. 
  • Board Games: Bring your competitive spirit to the Laker Landing food court, 10 to 11:30 a.m., for games including Uno, Werewolves and Taboo.
  • Inspired by Nature Art Auction: Enjoy a free public day of art, music and the field station’s research, 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at Rice Creek Field Station.
  • Rice Creek Nature Walk: Take a hike to explore the fall scenery, 11 a.m. to noon, with shuttles provided to the field station.
  • Alumni Legacy Student Reception: Alumni parents and their students can connect with fellow Legacy Lakers over refreshments, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at King Hall.
  • First-Gen Family Mixer: Meet first-generation students, families, faculty and staff and make care packages, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Crossroads.
  • Music Department Performance: Hear ensembles and choirs, including orchestra, jazz and wind groups, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Hewitt Ballroom.
  • 20th Annual Great Pumpkin Run: Register at noon at Laker Landing food court, then run or walk at 1 p.m. The $5 fee benefits Paige’s Childhood Cancer Fund.
  • Men’s Soccer Senior Day: Celebrate graduating players as the Lakers face SUNY Canton, 1 p.m. at Laker Hall Athletic Fields.
  • Fall Fest/Student Association Program Board Showcase: Enjoy crafts, yard games, live music, food trucks and student organization showcases, 1 to 4 p.m. on Hewitt Quad.
  • “The Appliance Department”: Catch performances at 2 p.m or 7:30 p.m. at Waterman Theatre.
  • Women’s Ice Hockey: Cheer on the Lakers as they take on the Beijing Swift in an international exhibition starting at 3 p.m. at Deborah F. Stanley Arena and Convocation Hall.
  • Candy Bar Bingo: Play for sweet prizes, 3 to 4:30 p.m. at The Point.
  • Men’s Ice Hockey: Root for the Lakers hosting St. John Fischer in an exhibition starting at 7 p.m. at Deborah F. Stanley Arena and Convocation Hall. 
  • Generations Jeopardy: Test your knowledge of slang, toys and fashion through the years, 9 to 10:30 p.m. at Laker Landing Food Court.
  • Family and Friends Open Skate: Take the ice after the men’s hockey game, 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Deborah F. Stanley Arena and Convocation Hall.

Sunday, Oct. 18

  • Fall-iday Craft Fair: Shop more than 40 local vendors and enjoy raffle and door prizes, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Marano Campus Center’s Swetman Gym.
  • Cookies and Crafts: Decorate cookies and make bracelets or souvenirs, 10:30 a.m. to noon in Marano Campus Center’s Chu Atrium.
  • Women’s Club Hockey “Pink the Rink”: Wear pink and support the team, with the game starting at 1 p.m. at Deborah F. Stanley Arena and Convocation Hall. T-shirt sales and raffles will benefit the American Cancer Society, which receives 50 percent of proceeds.
  • “The Appliance Department”: Enjoy a final weekend performance, 2 p.m. at Waterman Theatre.

For the latest schedule, registration links and theatre tickets, visit the Fall Family and Friends Weekend website.

– Written by Jose Vazquez Nava of the Class of 2027