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Gathering for events like Friends & Family Weekend helps strengthen the relationships that make a campus feel like a community. Sharing a meal, learning about a cultural tradition or cheering from the sidelines gives students, families and alumni a chance to connect across generations and experiences. These shared moments, from fun events like Lotería and live music, to soccer and family activities, can spark new friendships, deepen a sense of belonging and help more people feel at home at FPU.

Whether you’re returning to familiar places or visiting for the first time, the weekend offers opportunities to make fun memories together.

Friday, October 2: Lotería, Pickleball and More

Start the evening on the Campus Green with the Intercultural Learning Center’s sixth annual Lotería Night in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Enjoy food trucks, live music and multiple rounds of Lotería, with prizes for the winners. Food truck service begins at 5 p.m., followed by the first round of Lotería at 5:30 p.m.

At 7 p.m., head to the tennis courts for free Jay’s Specialty Ice Cream and a pickleball tournament.

or cheer on the players while enjoying dessert.

For questions about Lotería Night, contact the Intercultural Learning Center at ilc.assist@fresno.edu.

Saturday, October 3: Celebrate Sunbird Athletics

Begin the day with the FPU Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Brunch at 10 a.m. in the Warkentine Culture and Arts Center. Register at .

Then cheer on the Sunbirds at Ramirez Field, where women’s soccer plays at 4 p.m. and men’s soccer at 7 p.m. Enjoy food trucks, a golf simulator and lawn games throughout the evening.