Stout Proud Families & Supporters Weekend

October 6-8, 2023
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October 6–8, 2023, offers a perfect chance for families of first-year students to join us for a weekend of events. Events will include opportunities to meet and interact with other Stout families, engage in academic and recreational activities, and simply enjoy connecting with your first-year students after their first weeks at Stout. It's a great time to check in with your student and connect with other folks who are Stout Proud!

The schedule of events can be found below. Events are still being finalized. Any event with advanced registration will have links available soon. Check back often for the latest updates! For event descriptions, please visit the CONNECT Event page.

Stout Proud Picnic Update 

Due to predicted cold temps, we will host the picnic in the Great Hall, upper level of the Memorial Student Center. 

  • Online ticket sales close Thursday, at 4 p.m.
  • Stout Students need to purchase a ticket for the picnic - this is a special dining event not included in the dining plan.
  • Tickets will be available at the event - cash only.

Register for Stout Proud Weekend Today!

Event Registration
Schedule of Events | Friday, October 6

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Stoutfitters School Store | Lower Level, Memorial Student Center

3:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Free Climbing | Stout Adventurers, Lower Level Sports & Fitness Center

4:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Check In & Welcome Table | Lower Level, Memorial Student Center

  • Check in for the weekend, pick up a coupon book, get your Stout Proud stickers, and review the schedule of events.

4:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Photo Booth | Lower Level, Memorial Student Center

5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Dinner | Price Commons Cafeteria

  • $5 per guest - Credit Cards & Campus Dining Accounts Accepted

6:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m. | Free Movie Friday: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Applied Arts, 210

7:00 p.m. | Volleyball vs UW-Oshkosh | Johnson Field House

  • Tickets available at the door
Schedule of Events | Saturday, October 7

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Check In & Welcome Table | Lower Level, Memorial Student Center

  • Check-in for the weekend, pick up a coupon book, get your Stout Proud stickers, and review the schedule of events.

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |  Stoutfitters School Store | Lower Level, Memorial Student Center

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Academic Buildings Open

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Explore Menomonie

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Explore Menomonie's Trails & Parks

10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Visit Govin's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze

11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Stout Proud Picnic Featuring: The Bear Creek Band | Great Hall, Memorial Student Center

  • Advanced Ticket Purchases Required (Food Only)
    • Buy your Tickets HERE!
      • Menu: BBQ  chicken & Pork chop, Potato Salad, Pasta Salad, Chips, Cookies, Lemonade, and Water
  • Food will be served from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  • Band, Tie Dye & Caricature Artists from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

12:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Free Climbing | Stout Adventurers, Lower Level Sports & Fitness Center

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Stout Secrets: Places, People, and Moments in Time | Terrace, Upper Level MSC

2:00 p.m. | Stout Football vs UW-Oshkosh | William's Stadium

  • Tickets available at the door

3:00 p.m. | The Roommate Game | Terrace, Upper Level Memorial Student Center

5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Dinner | Price Commons Cafeteria

  • $5 per guest - Credit Cards & Campus Dining Accounts Accepted

6:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. | Bingo | Terrace, Upper Level Memorial Student Center

Schedule of Events | Sunday, October 8

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Check In & Welcome Table | Lower Level Price Commons

  • Check in for the weekend, pick up a coupon book and get your Stout Proud stickers

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Car Show Hosted by UW-Stout Antique Auto Club | Lot 14, Bowman Clocktower

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Brunch | Price Commons Cafeteria

  • $5 per guest - Credit Cards & Campus Dining Accounts Accepted

10:00 a.m. | Canvas Painting & Coffee | Terrace, Upper Level, MSC

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Stoutfitters School Store | Lower Level, Memorial Student Center

Checking In

Upon arriving on campus, please stop by the Memorial Student Center’s Stout Proud Weekend Check-in/Registration. The check-in table will be located on the lower level of the Memorial Student Center (outside of the Involvement Center). 

  • Starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, this table will be staffed throughout the weekend to welcome you to campus. Stop by to check in, pick up a weekend program, coupon book and get your questions answered. 
  • The welcome table will be open Friday, 4-7 pm, Saturday, 9 am – 4 pm and Sunday, 9 am – 12 pm.
  • Be sure to have your photo taken at our photo booth on Friday 4 pm – 7 pm and Saturday during the picnic.  We’d love to send you home with a group photo.

 

Parking

Please park in Lot #29 (located behind Johnson Fieldhouse) and Lot #18 (behind Jarvis Hall). Both lots are near the Memorial Student Center, which is where many events are taking place.  

  • Both lots are free for guests to use starting at 4 p.m. on Friday and throughout the weekend. 
  • There is also limited metered parking near the Memorial Student Center on 3rd Street which is also free starting at 5 p.m. on Friday and through the weekend. More parking and campus maps can be found here.

 

Save the Date for Our Spring Destination Weekend

April 5 - 6, 2024

 UW-Stout's Destination Weekend invites families and supporters to campus to celebrate their student(s) throughout two days of academic, athletic, and community events that promote engagement with the campus and community. A student showcase, athletic events, and an array of active and fun opportunities await you!  

Signature, highly sought-after events such as Fashion Without Fabric, anchor this spring weekend. See the calendar for details and ticketing information. While some activities are ticketed, most activities do not require advance registration. 

Learn More Here

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