Family Day 2007
Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007
A Family Day brochure was mailed in mid-September.
Reception on the Mall
8-9 a.m. • Student Union Building Georgian Room
Author David Nichols will be on hand to sign copies of "Founding the Future: A History of Truman State University," published by Truman State University Press. The book will be on sale at $30 each.
Library Tours
9-11 a.m. • Pickler Memorial Library
Tours will begin every 10 minutes.
Truman Baseball Team Scrimmage
10 a.m. • Baseball Field
Parent Seminars
9-9:50 a.m.
The Value of Out-of-Class Experiences
Dr. Lou Ann Gilchrist
Dean of Student Affairs
Student Union Building Conference Room
or
A Liberal Arts Education... Smooth Path to a Dream Career or Just a Rocky Road
Polly Matteson
Career Coordinator
Student Union Building Activities Room
10-10:50 a.m.
Common Psychological Issues of College Students
Dr. Brian Krylowicz
Director of University Counseling Services
Student Union Building Conference Room
or
A Liberal Arts Education... Smooth Path to a Dream Career or Just a Rocky Road
Polly Matteson
Career Coordinator
Student Union Building Activities Room
Presidential Address & Ribbon Cutting
11 a.m.
Baldwin Auditorium
Join University President Barbara Dixon, Student Senate President Matt Szewczyk and members of Truman's Parent Council as they cut the ribbon for the Baldwin Auditorium renovation. Franklin Street will also perform.
Tailgate Lunch
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Pershing Arena
$6.50 per person*
Enjoy a barbecue Truman-style! Lunch will include grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, barbecued chicken, veggie burgers, various salads and cookies. Lunches must be purchased in advance.
*Students with a meal plan will not need to pay if they present their student ID at the Tailgate Lunch.
Online ordering has ended for the 2007 Family Day Tailgate Lunch tickets. Tickets can be purchased by calling 660.785.4016. Tickets will not be mailed.
Please bring a blanket or lawn chairs.
E-mail mhenson@truman.edu with questions.
Centennial Hall Senate and staff will host the Annual Festival Centennial
10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Centennial Hall Courtyard
Centennial Hall Senate and staff will host free food, games, contests and music.
Bulldog Football vs. Pittsburg State (Kan.)
2 p.m. • 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.
Online ticket sales for Saturday’s Family Day football game against Pittsburg State have ended for processing purposes. Families may still purchase tickets Saturday morning on the Mall from 8:30-11 a.m. and at Stokes Stadium beginning at 12:45 p.m.
Tickets already purchased may be picked up in the Athletics Office before noon on Friday. Tickets not picked up will be available for pick-up Saturday morning on the mall or at the stadium.
For more information, contact the Athletics Box Office at 660.785.4235.
InPulse
7 p.m. • Baldwin Auditorium
Student Activities Board is sponsoring the performance of InPulse, an a capella group, which will be opened by Truman's own True Men. This event is free for students with a Truman ID and $2 for General Admission in Baldwin Auditorium. The whole family is welcome.
Extras
Friday, Oct. 12
Ghost Stories
7 p.m. Student Union Building Conference Room
Author Jason Offutt will share ghost stories about the public places in Missouri. "Haunted Missouri: A Ghostly Guide to the Show-Me State's Most Spirited Spots," published by Truman State University Press, will be available for purchase and signing at a ghostly special price of $15 each.
Truman's Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab Band
8 p.m. • Baldwin Auditorium
Saturday, Oct. 13
Red Barn Arts & Crafts Festival
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Downtown Kirksville
Phi Kappa Phi Book Drive
8 a.m.-noon
Student Union Building
Truman's Phi Kappa Phi chapter is sponsoring a book drive to help the Truman Speech and Hearing Clinic create a lending library for their clients. A variety of ages are served by this free clinic. They are collecting new and gently used book up to the fourth grade reading level. For more information about the book drive, contact Teresa Heckert, professor of psychology, at 660.785.7530 or e-mail theckert@truman.edu.
Sunday, Oct. 14
Cantoria Singers, Wind Symphony Band and University Orchestra Concert
2 p.m. • Baldwin Auditorium
