FAMILY WEEKEND EVENTS
Friday, September 19, 2008
- Family Weekend Check-In: University Union, 1st Floor
4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Pick up your registration information for the weekend and have your questions answered at the tables outside of the Office of Student Activities.
- Major Concert: TBD, Western Hall.
7:00 p.m. Come and see! Purchase advance tickets online. Limited tickets at the door. Purchase online early to ensure seats.
- WIU School of Music Collage Concert: COFAC Recital Hall
7:30 p.m. Featured performers include: Western Illinois University Singers, Director James Stegall; WIU Jazz Studio Orchestra, Director John B. Cooper; WIU Symphony Orchestra, Director Richard Hughey; WIU Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Director Mike Fansler. View the COFAC website for program and ticket information.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
- Family Weekend Check-In: University Union, 1st Floor
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Pick up your registration information for the weekend and have your questions answered at the tables outside of the Office of Student Activities.
- Coffee, Tea, & Meet: Malpass Mocha Café, Malpass Library
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Join other parents, University Officials, and the WIU Parent and Family Association for a relaxed morning social. A free cup of coffee will be provided along with delicious pastries and other breakfast items available for purchase.
- Family Weekend Golf Outing: Harry Mussatto Golf Course, 1215 Tower Road, Macomb
9:00 a.m.
Shotgun start with two divisions. Registration fee includes: golf rental, greens fees, and prizes. $18.00 per person.
- Family Rec at the Rec: Spencer Student Recreation Center.
All day. Come and enjoy all that the Rec Center has to offer families. From swimming in the indoor pool, to weightlifting, basketball or raquetball, the Spencer Student Recreation Center provides your source for fun physical activity. Check out the Campus Recreation website for facility hours. Photo ID required for all entrants. Age restrictions in some areas.
- Family Weekend Portrait by Kreps Photography
11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
It's always difficult to have the entire family together for one picture, so let Kreps Photography capture your family's experience outdoors on the beautiful Western campus.
Rain site: 1st Floor Prairie Lounge, University Union.
Go to Krepsphotography.com to view sample work.
Call Brian Kreps at 309-836-3555 from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 7 days a week to make an appointment. Download a photo order form here (Adobe Reader required) and please bring it and your payment with you to your appointment.
- Western Challenge - History Mystery Race - Families vs. Families
Noon-3:00 p.m.
Become familiar with the intriguing history of Western with the help of clues and riddles. The clues will have families racing from point to point across Western's campus collecting the answers. The winning family will be announced at halftime during the evening football game and receive special seating for up to four people on the 50 yard line in the Presidents Gallery with free concessions. More rules and regulations will be given to registered families prior to the start of the event. Free Admission.
- Family Trivia Event: University Union, Heritage Room
1:30 p.m.
Test your Pop Culture knowledge with Campus Recreation. These are questions that you and your family know the answers to! Prizes will be available. Free admission.
- Family Carnival: beside Hanson Field
3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Enjoy a variety of free activities and entertainment which include caricature artists, baggo, inflatables, roving Barber Shop Quartet, face painting and more. There will be something for the whole family to enjoy!
Rain site: University Union, 1st floor Grand Ballroom.
Free admission.
- President's Picnic: Big Tent on Mall outside Hanson Field
3:30 p.m.
Join us for a picnic with President Alvin Goldfarb. The chef-inspired
picnic is sure to please the entire family before the big game with delicious
Italian beef sandwiches, grilled chicken, pasta salad, chips, dessert and
beverages included. Hot dogs available.
Registration is strongly encouraged. Limited walk-up access. Children 5 & under $5.00, Adults $13.00.
- Western Leathernecks vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks: Hanson Field
6:05 p.m.
General Admission $15.00 per person.
- Movie: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: University Union, Basement Level, Sandburg Theatre
7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.
Free admission.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
- Family Farewell Breakfast: University Union 1st Floor Grand Ballroom
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Buffet menu includes: Omelets made to order, pancakes, sausage
links, scrambled eggs, hash browns, bagels, fresh fruit, beverages.
Special Guest Performance by: Western Gospel Choir from 9 - 9:40 a.m. Children 5 & under $5.00, adults $11.50. Limited cash-only walk up access.
- Movie: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: University Union, Basement Level, Sandburg Theatre
4:00 p.m. Free admission.
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