Family Weekend is one of the most exciting times on campus. Showing your family how you live at SMU and around Dallas can be fun, but also stressful. It's difficult to coordinate where they're staying, what activities to do and how you're getting around town. Hopefully, with a few ideas, you'll have a stress-free Family Weekend with plenty of new memories.
1. The Boulevard
The Boulevard is one of the best parts of Family Weekend. It's exciting to get dressed up and see your friends, as well as their families. Make sure to buy a ticket to the Family Weekend Barbecue so you can fill up before the big game.
2. The Talent Show
Take your family to the Talent Show and let them see how talented SMU students are! From The Belle Tones to Mustang Mavericks and Voices of Inspiration, there are plenty of acts that will blow the audience away.
3. Family Weekend Musical
Speaking of SMU talent, make sure to go to a free showing of "Hairspray" on Sunday at 11am and 7pm. Sing along to all of your favorite songs while cheering on your friends!
4. Family Weekend Luncheon
On Friday at 12pm in the Hughes-Trigg Ballroom, the SMU Mother's Club is hosting a Luncheon for families and students. This is a great way to meet other families as well as avoiding eating Arnold's food!
5. Dallas Cowboys vs. Chicago Bears
If you want to go off campus, take your family to the Cowboys game on Sunday! Make it a football-packed weekend (with hopefully at least one win).
6. Go to the Open Houses
Way better than the high school versions, Family Weekend is a great time for your families to meet professors and learn about different programs on campus. Make sure to go to the Study Abroad open house, Panhellenic recruitment info session and the SMU-in-Taos open house.
7. SMU v TCU Game
And last but not least, who can forget about our famous rivalry? Hopefully this year, the Battle for the Iron Skillet will not disappoint. With a promising start to the season for the Mustangs, hopefully we will be reclaiming our the prized skillet.