Campus community enjoys family-oriented weekend

UIC students, alumni, employees and community members explored campus and the city during UIC Family Weekend, sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement.

The weekend began with a kick-off event Friday in the Illinois Room in Student Center East with hors d’oeuvres, music and crafts for the whole family.

During the Flames Family Fest Saturday, participants enjoyed food, crafts and inflatables while taking photos with UIC athletes and listening to music from UIC Radio and Battle of the Bands participants.

Other family-oriented events through Sunday included a UIC Theatre production of “The Story,” “Zootopia” outdoor movie, campus and neighborhood tours, free Campus Recreation passes, tickets to Chicago attractions, sports events and more.