Warriors Parent & Family Day

Saturday, October 9, 2021 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | FREE 

Students, parents, and families, you are invited to WLC for Warriors Parent & Family Day! Please join us for a day full of family fun, great food, and exciting activities. This is a special opportunity to enjoy quality time together while experiencing and exploring campus as a member of our community.

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Schedule of Activities | *VIEW EVENT PROGRAM BROCHURE*

Friday, October 8

Fall Showcase Band Concert

7:30 p.m. | Center for Arts and Performance - Schwan Concert Hall

Join the Wisconsin Lutheran College Concert Band and Jazz Band for their first concert of the 2021-2022 season. Each student musician participating in the concert is entitled to two complementary tickets. Students should visit the Box Office to reserve these tickets. Additional tickets are available for purchase online or by calling 414.443.8802.

Parent and Family Reception

Center for Arts and Performance - Atrium

Immediately following the Fall Showcase Concert, family members of WLC musicians are invited to a dessert reception to meet and mingle with other WLC families and members of the fine arts faculty.

Saturday, October 9

Registration

8:30 to 9:00 a.m. | Campus Center 

Check in and receive your nametag and welcome packet.

Family Breakfast and President's Welcome

9:00 to 10:00 a.m. | Campus Center

Join with WLC faculty and staff and other Warriors families for a hearty breakfast prior to enjoying your day on campus. Meet WLC President, Dr. Daniel W. Johnson, and learn more about activities available to you throughout the day.

"Major in Minutes" - Faculty-Led Classes

10:15 to 11:45 a.m. | Generac Hall - Classrooms

Put on your thinking caps and get ready to learn! These fun, fast-paced, and interactive mini classes taught by WLC faculty will give you a sneak peek into your student's academic experience. A wide range of topics and academic disciplines will be presented. The whole family is invited to attend!

Lunch

11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Campus Quad

Enjoy a catered lunch from Chick-fil-A, Jimmy John’s, QDOBA, and Rocky Rococo while listening to live music by WLC student musicians. Lunch will be provided to all those registered to attend. The Warrior Underground will be open for those wishing to eat indoors. View the lunch menu.

Warriors Classic Car Show

12:00 to 3:00 p.m. | 89th St Parking Lots (adjacent to Marvin M. Schwan Library)

After you enjoy lunch on the quad, head over to the 89th St parking lots to see a collection of antique, classic, muscle, and show cars.

Outdoor Family Games

12:00 to 4:00 p.m. | East Quad (in front of Generac Hall)

A variety of fun outdoor games for the whole family will be available on the east campus quad throughout the afternoon.

Campus Tours

12:30 to 1:00 p.m. | Meet in the Campus Center Galleria

Guided campus tours will be available to interested families. If you wish to take a tour, please indicate accordingly during online registration.

Comforting the Community: Tie Blanket Service Project 

1:45 to 3:15 p.m. | Warrior Underground

Join together with Warriors families to make tie blankets for children in foster care. No experience is needed, and all ages are welcome – our activity leaders will teach you how to make your blanket. You will also have the opportunity to learn how the blankets will make an impact through mission efforts of Kingdom Workers.

"Interconnected" Art Exhibition

Gallery opens at 9:00 a.m. (open all day) | Center for Arts and Performance - Schlueter Art Gallery 

Imagery representational and imagined of biodiverse woodlands and wetlands stimulate wonder at the marvels of local protected ecosystems. Head over to the Center for Arts and Performance to explore this exhibition featuring the works of guest artists Beth Stoddard and Sara Meredith. Learn more about the exhibition.

Warriors Fan Shop 

12:00 to 3:00p.m. | Campus Center - Fan Shop

Be sure to stop by the Warriors Fan Shop to stock up on WLC gear for the whole family! Get an exclusive 10% discount by showing your event program!

Fall Showcase Band Concert

7:30 p.m. | Center for Arts and Performance - Schwan Concert Hall

Join the Wisconsin Lutheran College Concert Band and Jazz Band for their first concert of the 2021-2022 season. Each student musician participating in the concert is entitled to two complementary tickets. Students should visit the Box Office to reserve these tickets. Additional tickets are available for purchase online or by calling 414.443.8802.

Warriors Athletics in Action on Saturday

Women’s Volleyball Game vs. Edgewood

12:00 p.m. | Recreation Complex - Time of Grace Center

Root for the Warriors in their game against the Edgewood Eagles!

Women's Soccer Match vs. Aurora

1:00 p.m. | Outdoor Athletic Complex - Warriors Soccer Field

Cheer on the Warriors as they take on the Aurora Spartans!

Men's Soccer Match vs. Aurora

3:30 p.m. | Outdoor Athletic Complex - Warriors Soccer Field

Watch the Warriors battle for victory against the Aurora Spartans!

Softball Inter-Squad Scrimmages - Triple Header 

9:00 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. | Outdoor Athletic Complex - Neumann Family Softball Field

Sunday, October 10

Worship Service

10:30 a.m. | Greenfield Administration Building - Chapel

Sunday Brunch (pay at the door)

11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Campus Center - Courtyard Cafe

Online Registration

Online registration is now closed. If you have questions or need to make a change to your registration, please contact Jonathan Lorenzen ’11 in the Office of Development at 414.443.8925 or jonathan.lorenzen@wlc.edu.

Parking

Complimentary parking will be available all weekend in the WLC Parking Center located at  8701 W. Wisconsin Ave. For questions or special accommodations, please contact Jonathan Lorenzen ’11 in the Office of Development at 414.443.8925 or jonathan.lorenzen@wlc.edu.

Staying Overnight

Radisson Hotel Milwaukee West

A block of rooms is available at a discounted rate at the Radisson Hotel Milwaukee West for WLC families traveling from out of town. The discounted rate for October 8 and 9 is $92/night plus tax. Rooms will be held until Friday, September 24, 2021. After that, normal rates and availability will apply. Guests may book online using the promotional code WLCPF or call the hotel at 414.257.3400. If reserving your room by phone, please mention “WLC Parent and Family Weekend.”

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Milwaukee West Allis

A block of rooms is available at a discounted rate at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Milwaukee West Allis for WLC families traveling from out of town. The discounted rate for October 8 and 9 is $89/night plus tax. Rooms will be held until Monday, October 4, 2021. After that, normal rates and availability will apply. Guests may book online using the group code WLC or by calling the hotel at 414.327.2200. If reserving your room by phone, please mention “WLC Parent and Family Weekend.”

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