College of Communication & Information Sciences

C&IS Celebrates Family Weekend

Kat Stanek in front of Family Weekend banners outside Reese Phifer Hall.

October 10, 2024

To celebrate Family Weekend at The University of Alabama, the College of Communication & Information Sciences (C&IS) is holding a faculty and staff meet and greet in the Reese Phifer rotunda at 3:00 P.M. on October 11.

“Family Weekend is a great opportunity for students to introduce their parents to the people who have made the most difference in their lives,” said Genesis Drake, events coordinator. “It’s also a great way to meet the dean and grab snacks before venturing out onto the quad.”

C&IS encourages students and parents to stop by and share snacks with their favorite instructors, professors or mentors. Refreshments will be provided by Tisch Student Services, and C&IS merch will be available for purchase from the Student Executive Council (SEC).

Family Weekend is an annual celebration of students and their families. Overseen by Parent & Family Programs in the Division of Student Life, the three-day event includes a variety of campus tours, open houses and celebrations.

Family Weekend Schedule

At 6 P.M. on Friday, October 11, The University of Alabama and Visit Tuscaloosa will host the Family Weekend Kickoff Concert in Government Plaza, featuring Rebel. Family Weekend blankets will be available to the first 500 registered families who arrive.

At 8 A.M. on Saturday, October 12, the University will hold its annual Family Weekend Tailgate on the corner of Bryce Lawn. The Walk of Champions will happen at 8:30 A.M. in front of Bryant-Denny Stadium, and the Elephant Stomp will be at 10 A.M. in front of Gorgas Library. At 11 A.M., the Crimson Tide will kick off against the South Carolina Gamecocks.

On Sunday, Family Weekend Brunch will start at 8 A.M. in Lakeside Dining Hall, followed by outdoor yoga and Family Adventure Day on Lake Nicol.

For more on Family Weekend, visit the Student Life website.

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The College of Communication & Information Sciences, with a total enrollment of more than 3,400 students, was founded at The University of Alabama in 1973. Among three academic departments and one school, the College offers five bachelor’s, five master’s and one multidisciplinary doctoral program designed to hone students’ knowledge and skills within the communication and information sciences.

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Jacob Crawford an award-winning photographer, filmmaker and writer for the College of Communication & Information Sciences. He is the immediate past president of AAF Tuscaloosa and serves as AAF District 7’s government relations chair.