September 27-28, 2024
Join us for Family Weekend 2024! Spend time with your student, meet other Penguin families, and get to know the Dominican community. Bring the whole family and make it a weekend to remember.
Schedule of events:
Friday, September 27
1:00 PM - Convocation | Angelico Hall
President Nicola Pitchford will welcome Dominican’s first-year Trustee Scholars and recognize sophomores, juniors, and seniors named to the Dean’s List in consecutive semesters.
2:00 PM - President's Reception | Angelico Plaza
Meet students, families, faculty, and staff, and enjoy light refreshments.
Saturday, September 28
11:00 AM - Penguin Panel | Caleruega Shield Room
(10:30 AM Optional Brunch, $8.25 at the door)
Join us for an insightful panel discussion where Penguin parents can hear firsthand about the student experience.
12:30 PM - Men's Soccer vs Point Loma | Kennelly Field
1:30 PM - 100 Year Teacher Preparation Celebration | Library Front Lawn & Goodman Gallery
Join us in honoring a century of Dominican University's teacher credential programs! Enjoy an afternoon of inspiring guest speakers, service recognitions, cupcakes, and drinks. We look forward to celebrating this milestone together!
2:00 PM - Chilly's Fall Fest | Kennelly Field Parking Lot
Enjoy music, kid-friendly games, food trucks, and a wine garden as alumni, parents, students, and families come together to celebrate what it means to be a Penguin.
3:30 PM - Women's Soccer vs Point Loma | Kennelly Field
Sunday, September 29
2:00 PM - Women's Volleyball vs University of Hawaii Hilo | Conlan Rec Center
Other Weekend Offerings:
ILS Lecture: Connie Chung -
September 27, 7 p.m. | Angelico Concert Hall
Campus Bookstore
September 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Fanjeaux Hall
September 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Fanjeaux Hall
Italian Film Festival - Purchase Tickets
September 28, 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. | Angelico Concert Hall
For questions about Convocation and Family Weekend, email familyweekend@dominican.edu.