Family Weekend is an exciting and joyful event that occurs every fall here at Concordia. Mothers, fathers, siblings, and other relatives are welcomed onto campus with open arms and lots of activities to entertain them. This tradition goes way back to May 1935 when Concordia celebrated its first Parents' Day. The pioneer Parents' Day was organized by the Student Forum and comprised of a program and tea. The affair slowly grew into a weekend long celebration and events such as concerts and worship services were added to the lineup. Disappointingly, Parents' Weekend was discontinued during World War II along with Homecoming events and both the Cobber beanie and ring. In 1962, Parents' Weekend was gladly reinstated. About a decade and a half later, the event underwent a name change to Family Weekend. This title was more encompassing of the siblings and other relatives in attendance. Since then, the goal of Family Weekend has burgeoned into featuring the vibrant religious, academic, and social life experienced at Concordia. In order to give families a glimpse of the Concordia lifestyle, class visitations, dormitory open houses, football games, and talent showcases have all become regular features of Family Weekend. A highly popular event is the ice cream social which was introduced in 1981. Not only does Family Weekend celebrate the family that Cobbers grew up with, but also the family that they are developing at their second home: Concordia. |
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