Family Day 2009
Saturday Sept. 19
Truman Men's Tennis Invitational
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Truman Tennis Courts
Truman Baseball Scrimmage
Time: 10:00 a.m. and will include a single 8-inning game
Location: Truman Baseball field
For more information contact Dan Davis, Head Baseball Coach 660.785.6003
Library Tours
Time: 10 a.m.-Noon
Location: Pickler Memorial Library
Tours will begin every 10 minutes.
University Art Gallery
Open 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Three Faculty Exhibitions: Aaron Fine-works on paper, Priya Kambli-digital photography, Wynne Wilbur-ceramics
Annual Festival Centennial
Time: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Location: Centennial Hall Courtyard
Free food, games, contests and music.
Family Day Scavenger Hunt
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Pershing Building
Join the fun as we explore the Truman campus. Sponsored by the Student Public Health Association, Phi Epsilon Kappa and the Department of Health and Exercise Sciences.
Prizes will be given out for those participate.
School of Business Induction Ceremony
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Baldwin Hall Auditorium
Reception to follow in the Student Union Building Georgian Room B.
Equestrian Team “Mock Horse Show”
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: University Farm
Women’s Soccer vs. Emporia State
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Truman Soccer Field
Barbecue in Red Barn Park
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
Location: Red Barn Park (Rain Site: Pershing Arena)
$8 per person*
Tickets must be purchased in advance and can be purchased online at http://store.truman.edu/familyday/.
*If your student has a meal plan, they do NOT have to purchase a meal ticket.
Carnival for the Kids
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Red Barn Park
The Office of Greek Life will have carnival booths with games and snacks with all proceeds going to charity. The Showgirls, Truman Cheerleading Squad, Spike the Bulldog and the Truman “Statesmen” Marching Band will all be making an appearance.
Student Activities Board presents:
The Evasons, A Mentalist Duo
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Baldwin Auditorium
Tickets are available at the SAB Office in the Lower Level of the Student Union Building until 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Admission is free with a Truman ID. General admission is $3/single, $5/pair. Tickets for the Evasons will be available starting at 3pm Saturday outside of Baldwin Hall and at the door.
Bulldog Football vs. Fort Hays State
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Stokes Stadium
General admission tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children under 12 and senior citizens. Reserved seating is $8. Admission is free to students with a Truman ID. Tickets may be purchased online at http://gobulldogs.truman.edu/store/. For more information, contact the Athletics Box Office at 660.785.4235.
Extras
Friday, Sept. 18
University Art Gallery
Open 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Three Faculty Exhibitions: Aaron Fine-works on paper, Priya Kambli-digital photography, Wynne Wilbur-ceramics
Observatory Open House
Time: 8:30-10:30 p.m.
Location: University Farm
http://observatory.truman.edu/familyday2009/familyday2009.html
Truman Men's Tennis Invitational
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Truman Tennis Courts
SAB Fall Drive In Featuring Screenings of “Up” and “Star Trek”
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Pershing Arena
Ice cream and soda will be served. Admission is free.
Saturday, Sept. 19
Red Barn Arts & Crafts Festival*
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Downtown Kirksville
*The festival includes an antiques show, which will take place in the Arts Center at 117 S. Franklin. For more information visit http://www.kirksvillearts.com.
A more detailed Family Day brochure will be mailed out the end of August. Call 660.785.4016 for more information about Family Day.
