Events for Parents and Families
Volunteer or connect with other Billiken Parent and Family Association (BPFA) members at events on the Saint Louis University campus throughout the year.
BPFA Trivia Night
Join us for our annual spring Trivia Night and Silent Auction — a fun-filled evening where Billiken families return to SLU and compete in teams of eight for bragging rights and great prizes!
All funds raised in the past for this event directly supported vital student initiatives, including programs focused on food insecurity, health and well-being. Come for trivia, participate, and play for a cause!
Trivia Night FAQs
Please contact us at bpfa@slu.edu with any questions or concerns.
If this is your first Trivia night or your fifth, you may know about the legendary table decors that participants whip up to show off their creative, fun side. While the braggin' rights are often prize enough we will have a prize for this winner.
If your team is interested in participating in the “Table Decorating Contest” one member of your team must purchase a “Play Pass” during registration.
If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please visit the online signup form to learn more about the opportunities and the roles.
SLU 101
Incoming students and families will transition into Billikens during SLU's student and family orientation. BPFA members engage with incoming families both at the resource fair and during orientation activities.
Fall Welcome Family Hospitality Headquarters
Along with campus partners, the BPFA welcomes all incoming families and assists in their transition to SLU. Find tables with BPFA representatives and those from other departments at the hospitality headquarters, along with giveaways, refreshments, beverages, and a space to relax during their move-in process.
Programs are also instituted for high-touch students, first-generation students, students of color, and identity-based organizations.
Homecoming and Family Weekend
Homecoming and Family Weekend is a combined weekend to celebrate both SLU alumni and current Billiken families. This is an event for Billiken parents and family members — whether they graduated from SLU or not — to join students on campus for several days of fun.
The purpose of this joint weekend:
- For current families to visit their students on campus for the weekend
- For alumni to commemorate and celebrate their time here at Saint Louis University
- For families to experience Saint Louis University through their students' eyes
- And so much more
The schedule typically includes events including a movie on the Quad, faculty presentations, campus tours, a service project, a Billikens soccer game and fireworks.
Visit the Homecoming and Family Weekend page for more information.
Career Expo
The Career Expo is an annual event that provides students with hundreds of opportunities to meet possible employers without having to leave campus. BPFA aids students with their confidence before meeting employers.
Examples of duties for the Career Expo include: giving mints or refreshments to students, allowing students to fix their hair in a mirror before meeting employers, providing professional photos for students, helping with check-in students to the expo, and offering encouragement to students through the process.
Wellness Days
The University's designated wellness days are an opportunity for parents on the volunteer committee work at the BPFA table and help promote well-being and wellness activities across campus to students. Examples include handing out self-care bags to students, creating a safe space for students on campus or hosting a wellness event.
Graduation Table
The BPFA celebrates SLU's graduates during their ceremonies by giving out pens to parents and family members that say “Proud of my Billiken” and supporting families who are present.
Volunteer at Welcome and Preview Events
There are numerous events throughout the year — in and outside of St. Louis — that welcome potential students and parents to our Billiken Family. If you are enthusiastic, friendly and interested in helping parents feel secure about their decisions before, during and after their student transitions to SLU, this is the perfect opportunity for you. To get involved, email bpfa@slu.edu or click below to search for volunteer opportunities.
Billiken Family Fan Fest
Typically, each year we invite Billiken families onto campus to socialize at pregame celebrations before attending men's and women's basketball games at Chaifetz Arena.
Unfortunately, we will not be hosting this event in 2025. It is our desire to bring back this event next year.
For additional questions, email parents@slu.edu.