Family Weekend 2022 introduces Falcon Families to BGSU traditions and new memories

A jam-packed weekend of events saw current and future Falcons taking part in dueling pianos, BGSU Volleyball, tailgating, drag bingo and much more

An annual fall semester tradition, Falcon Family Weekend invites parents, family members and student supporters to BGSU to visit their students, create memories and participate in events and programs throughout the University. This year, families and students tailgated and watched as the BGSU Volleyball team beat Ohio University at the Stroh Center. In addition to the volleyball game, Falcon Families explored campus, watched dueling pianos at Social House at The Oaks, played drag bingo, were wowed by magician Daniel Martin, took in movies and games, and much more.

University photographers Justin Camuso-Stall '14, Haven Conn '22 and student photographer Hannah McFarland captured the fun and festivities of the weekend.

Falcon Families Arrive at BGSU

Three people sit near a fountain — A generation of Falcons checks out the new Schmeltz Family Fountain on the plaza of the Alumni Gateway.

Family of three people smiling — A Falcon Family explores the Bowen-Thompson Student Union after checking in for Family Weekend.

An adult and two children smiling — A couple of Future Falcons take a break from playing to smile on the Bowen-Thompson Quadrangle.

Dueling Pianos at Social House

Three people at a table laughing — A Falcon Family laughs together during the dueling pianos concert.

A young man at a dining hall — Audience members listen to the concert while eating at Social House.

Drag Bingo

A group plays a bingo game — Drag performer Deja D. Dellataro leads drag bingo at the Lenhart Grand Ballroom in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

A young man and a woman smiling — Family members say cheese during drag bingo.

A DJ plays music — The music was bumping during drag bingo at Falcon Family Weekend.

Volleyball Tailgate

Four people walking outside with a football — A Falcon Family arrives for some tailgate time before BGSU Volleyball at the Stroh Center.

Two people play a wooden yard game — Families play oversized yard games and lounge around fire tables while tailgating outside the Stroh Center.

Two young ladies take a picture with a costumed mascot — Freddie gets in on the selfie action at the volleyball tailgate.

BGSU Volleyball vs. Ohio

A young woman and a girl hold hands while walking — A BGSU nursing student and a Future Falcon hold hands while walking in the Stroh Center during the volleyball game.

Three children pose with two costumed mascots — A Falcon Family poses with Freddie and Frieda Falcon.

A girl raises her arms holding pom poms — A young Future Falcon shows her spirit during the BGSU Volleyball game.

Magician Daniel Martin

A man raises his hands on stage next to a microphone — Magician Daniel Martin performs for students and their families at the Lenhart Grand Ballroom at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

A young man on stage with a magician — A volunteer from the audience takes part in a magic trick on stage.

A group of people laughs — Audience members react to a magic trick performed by Daniel Martin during Falcon Family Weekend.

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Updated: 10/04/2022 04:17PM