Sibling Weekend Events

Friday, February 21


4:30pm – 6:00pm – Check-In – The Nest, O’Shea Hall
Let’s get the weekend started! Come to O’Shea Hall to pick up game tickets, meal passes, and
residence hall access (if needed). Be sure to also bring your signed waiver form to turn in during this time. If the sibling(s) cannot make it to check-in, the NU student can pick up needed items.

6:00pm – 8:00pm – Wild ‘n Out sponsored by the NU Black Student Union – Gallagher Multipurpose Room
As part of Niagara University’s recognition and celebration of Black History Month, join current students at the Wild n’Out social! Free activities, food, and fun await! Event is free for NU students and $10 for siblings.

9:00pm – Throwback Trivia Dunleavy Hall, room 127

Test your trivia skills from your childhood! Everyone plays! Topics include TV shows, music, and more! Refreshments will be served! Chance to win over $200 in prizes! Event is free for both NU students and siblings.

Saturday, February 22


9:30am – 2:00pm – Brunch, Russell J. Salvatore Dining Commons
Siblings should use their meal pass ($12 each) that can be picked up at check- in. Current resident students should use their meal plan and thus do not need to purchase an additional pass. Commuter students without a meal plan need to purchase a meal pass.

Hot breakfast selections including made-to-order omelets, pancakes hot off the griddle are offered, along with a variety of hot lunch items.

2:00pm – Women’s Basketball vs. Marist, Gallagher Center Gym
Go Purple Eagles! Wear your Niagara gear and let your siblings borrow some purple gear as our women’s basketball team takes on
Marist. Tickets are free for NU Students and $5 for siblings. You may also pickup any game tickets or meal passes from 1:30pm – 2:00pm in the Office of Campus Activities needed if you miss Friday’s check-in. This is also a MONEY BALL game for current NU students where you can win a share of $1000 just for being at the game!

4:30pm – 6:00pm – Dinner, Russell J. Salvatore Dining Commons
Siblings should use their meal pass ($12 each) that can be picked up at check- in. Resident students should use their meal plan and thus do not need to purchase an additional pass. Commuter students without a meal plan need to purchase a meal pass.

5pm – 6:30pm – Men’s Hockey Pre-Game Tailgate Party! – Gallagher Multipurpose Room

It’s always a good day when we can BEAT CANISIUS! Get ready for the big game with activities including Custom photo pillowcases, DIY custom license plates, food, and more! Free NU cowbells and winter hats for the 1 st 100! Free for NU Students and $10 per sibling.

7pm – Canisius vs. Niagara – Dwyer Arena
Let’s go Purple Eagles! After the tailgate get over to the Dwyer Arena for the big game! Tickets are free for NU students and $5 for siblings.

Sunday, February 23


9:30am – 2:00pm – Brunch – Russell J. Salvatore Dining Commons
Siblings should use their meal pass that can be picked up at check-in. Resident students should use their meal plan and thus do not need to purchase an additional pass. Commuter students without a meal plan need to purchase a meal pass.

11:00am – Mass – St. Vincent’s Hall, Alumni Chapel