Family Weekend helps the institution build stronger ties with its Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ and their families, aiding in future retention and recruitment efforts and fundraising and alumni relations.
CHARGE
The Committee will welcome the families of new and returning Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ into the greater Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ family of faculty, staff, administrators and Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ by planning and organizing UM's annual Family Weekend. The two-to-three-day weekend is traditionally planned around a Montana Grizzlies home football game and pre-game brunch and include a slate of other activities for parents, siblings and grandparents of current UM Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ that showcase the institution's strengths.
CO-CHAIRS
Karen Schlatter, Brand and Student Experience Manager, UM Marketing and Communications
Lacey Zinke, Director, Fraternity and Sorority Involvement
MEMBERS
Adrianne Smith, Director, University Center
Devin Carpenter, Program Manager, Enrollment Services
LeAnn Meyer, Director, Alumni Relations
Cary Shimek, Editor, University Relations
Erika Palmer, Director, Trademarks & Licensing
Darren Mason, Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Promotions, Intercollegiate Athletics
Colton Buford, Catering Manager, UM Dining
Elizabeth Bowles, ASUM President
Updated June 2, 2022