Parents and family members play an important role in supporting their student's success in college. We believe the more you know about OSU-Cascades, the better equipped you'll be to help and recommend resources to your student. OSU-Cascades Office of Student Life is your source for parent and family information and devotes a weekend each fall to celebrating you and your student.
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Parent & Family Weekend 2024
Friday, Oct. 18
There's so much to do and see in Central Oregon. Come early!
Hike Shevlin Park, around Todd Lake or along the Deschutes River. Explore downtown Bend and walk through Drake Park. Shop with your Bend Beav at the Old Mill District. Then enjoy dinner at one of the many nearby restaurants.
Saturday, Oct. 19
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Brunch with Sherm Bloomer, Chancellor and Dean
Free, but register.
Connect with fellow Bend Beav families at a brunch specially prepared by Beaver Dam chefs and hosted by Sherm Bloomer. You'll hear about all that is underway at your growing OSU campus in Bend and ways to get involved in OSU's growing campus in Bend.
Register
1 – 3 p.m.
OSU-Cascades Showcase
Visit open houses and helpful sessions across campus.
- Explore the FORCE lab with biomechanic experts
- Tour the Makerspace with thinkers and tinkerers
- Visit an affinity group open house
- View more than 40 pieces of public art found on campus, indoors and outdoors, too.
- Attend workshops that will help you support your student, including Living On-Campus - Your Student's First Month and Mental Health Check-In - Being There for Your Student.
Find us at the orange tent at Bruckner Courtyard for details of locations.
7 p.m.
Football Live Watch Party
Cheer the Beavers on during a livestream of the game as they face the Rebels at University of Nevada, Las Vegas!
Game will be shown in Tykeson Hall 111.
Sunday, Oct. 20
Grab a bite to eat with new friends at a nearby tasty bakery or coffee shop before you stretch those hamstrings for the weekend's final event.
10 a.m.
Discovery Dash – 2.5k and 5k
Free, but register.
Join students, faculty and staff, and run, walk or roll the course of your choice. All levels welcome from the super-competitive to the casual rambler, and bring the family dog, too.