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PHOTOS: Celebrating Bearcats at UC Family Weekend
PHOTOS: Celebrating Bearcats at UC Family Weekend
Families, friends and pets were all present for more than 50 activities over 3 days
By Cedric Ricks Email CedricEmail Cedric 260-415-8554
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UC Family Weekend offered a slice of college life for thousands of UC Bearcat siblings, parents and friends.
With more than 50 activities over three days, the event was coordinated by the Office of Parent and Family programs in the Division of Student Affairs and allowed families the opportunity to spend time with their student, experience life at UC and explore the city of Cincinnati.
"My office likes to say UC Family Weekend is the most wonderful time of the year," explains Dy'Mand Montgomery, assistant director of parent and family programs. "This is our Superbowl and we plan for it all year long."
A UC photography class led by Sean Hughes, professor of journalism, scoped out many of the weekend's events to capture fun photos showcasing school spirit and the joy of being a Bearcat. Check out the photos of UC Family Weekend below.
Photo credit: Chaz Timko/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.
Photo credit: Piper Cannon/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.
Photo credit: Avery Padgett/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.
Photo credit: Noah Ravenscraft/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.
Photo credit: Joao Tavares/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.
Photo credit: Noah Ravenscraft/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.
The Sigma Sigma Commons tailgate is always a popular draw for families. Photo credit: Chaz Timko/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.
Even pets got in on the fun at UC Family Weekend. Photo credit: Emily Widman/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.
No shortage of food at UC Family Weekend. Photo credit: Ethan James Herzog/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.
Photo credit: Elizabeth McNeil/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.
Photo credit: Peyton Riedmaier/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.
Tailgates on the UC campus drew participants of all ages at UC Family Weekend. Photo credit: Matt Grabher/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.
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Featured image of a family on UC Mainstreet. Photo credit: Knia Parks/University of Cincinnati photojournalism student.
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