Siblings Weekend is back again at Sonoma State University with activities and events ready for students and their loved ones.
From Feb. 22 – 24, students are encouraged to invite their siblings, younger and older, on campus to spend some special time with them in their college environment.
The head coordinator of Siblings Weekend is Mo Phillips, who serves the campus as the Director of Student Involvement, which includes Campus Wide Programming, Greek Life, Sports Clubs and General Clubs.
“I tell students to never underestimate the effect that you have on your siblings just by going to college,” said Phillips. “It inspires them to see themselves here and it’s fun to host your siblings and show them this new world that you are a part of.”
Starting with registration on Friday, Feb. 22, students are able to check in with their guests from 6 – 9 p.m. at Weyden + Brewster, located on the first floor of the Student Center.
All participants attending Siblings Weekend will need to fill out a general waiver to be a part of the program. It covers being on campus, participating in activities and using the recreation center.
Tracy Rice, a parent of a student, loves the idea of a weekend dedicated to family.
“The fact that my younger children can see what college is like from their older sibling’s perspective is awesome,” said Rice. “It’s a great way to spend quality time with them and show them around campus.”
There will be an abundance of activities and events for students to enjoy with their siblings throughout the entire weekend. During registration on Feb. 22, all are welcome to eat pizza and take part in some fun and games at Weyden + Brewster.
Multiple sporting events are going on as well, with softball and baseball games taking part on Friday at the Seawolf Softball Fields and the Seawolf Diamond.
Tickets are available for musical performances by the Los Angeles-based chamber orchestra wild Up and vocalist Laxmi G. Tewari, both taking place in the Green Music Center at 7:30 p.m. on Friday as well.
Lobo’s hosts some of the most exciting and entertaining events here at Sonoma State, including trivia and karaoke nights. On Friday at 8:30 p.m., seawolves can gather with their friends, family and bring siblings for BINGO night.
There will be a DIY event at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23, held in the Vineyards where students can introduce their families to their RAs.
Students can get out of their dorm and let their creativity and imagination take control with activities such as making slime, playdoh, magnets and more.
Also on Saturday, one of the events younger siblings can look forward to is the special screening of “Ralph Breaks the Internet” at both 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in Warren Theatre, Ives 101.
If movies and DIY don’t pique a student’s family’s interest, there are other options available as well.
“Two of my brothers are on the autism spectrum so they have different interests than most kids, but they would love the rock climbing wall in the recreation center,” said sophomore Makena Lenz.
Most events are free and tickets for the events that are not can be found online at tickets.sonoma.edu or at the Student Center box office.
