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Schedule of Events

Event

Time

Location

Friday, September 16th

LSC Art Gallery Exhibit "Memories of 9/11"
Come see how the SHSU community remembers the events of 9/11 on its 10th anniversary through expressions of art.

8:00AM - 5:00PM

LSC Art Gallery

Campus Tour

10:00AM

Visitor Centor

Campus Tour

12:00PM

Visitor Centor

Campus Tour

12:00PM

Visitor Centor

Bearkat Soccer vs. Univ. of Texas El Paso
*Tickets will need to be purchased through the Athletic Department at www.gobearkats.com. Tickets are not includes in the registration price.

7:00PM

Pritchett Field

Saturday, September 17th

Check-In

8:30AM - 1:30PM

LSC Atrium

Coffee with the Administrators
Guests will have the opportunity to mingle with administrators and receive a Continental breakfast.

9:00AM - 10:00AM

LSC Pawprint

Alumni Association Open House
Brunch reception for Student Alumni Association (SAA) members, parent members of the association and all parents and studentsinterested in learning about the benefits of alumni association membership.

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Ragsdale Alumni Center

Parents' Association Meeting
Annual Parents' Association meeting. All parents are invited to attend. Sponsored by SHSUPA.

10:00AM - 11:00AM

LSC Theatre

SHSU Nursing Program
Information session about the new SHSU Nursing Program

10:00AM - 11:00AM

Lee Drain Bldg.
Room 213

SHSU Elite
SHSU Elite is a male minority initiative that will be hosting a breakfast and welcome program for parents of Elite members.

10:00AM - 11:00AM

SAM Center

College of Education Open House
Come and see what the College of Education has to offer. Meet faculty and staff as you get information on the different undergraduate programs.

10:00AM - 11:30AM

Garrett Teacher Educ. Center
Room 279

Enrollment Management Open House
Parents and students are invited to visit the staff and Administrators that handle their enrollment needs. In addition to refreshments, games, and photos there will be a drawing for an iPod includes.

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Estill Building

Residence Life Open House
Come see the new offices of Residence Life as you meet and greet staff members and receive refreshments. This is a good time to ask any questions you have about Residence Life and the programs they provide.

10:00AM - 12:00PM

Lonestar Hall - Residence Life Office

Sam Houston Memorial Museum
Bring your loved ones across Sam Houston Avenue to the homestead of General Sam Houston. Tour the Woodland Home, a National Historic Landmark, the home where four of the Houston's eight children were born. There will be historic demonstrations on the ground including: Kick-Wheel Pottery and Sam Houston's restored "Bear Bend" hunting lodge cabin open to the public.

10:00AM - 2:00PM

Museum Grounds

LSC Art Gallery Exhibit "Memories of 9/11"
Come see how the SHSU community remembers the events of 9/11 on its 10th anniversary through expressions of art.

10:00AM - 3:00PM

LSC Art Gallery

Barnes and Noble - Campus Bookstore

10:00AM - 3:00PM

LSC

Campus Tour

11:00AM

Visitor Center

Study Skills 101: What Parents Need to Know
This session is dedicated for parents to help your students learn how to develop successful study skills. This session will be presented by Dr. bernice Strauss of the SAM Center.

10:00AM - 12:00PM

LSC 315

Honors College Parents Luncheon
*By invitation only. Invitations are available through the Honors College. Please call (936) 294-1477.

11:30AM - 12:30PM

LSC Ballroom

Carnival on the Concourse
Various departments and student organizations will be sponsoring games, activities, and information for your delight. Come and see what SHSU has to offer.

11:30AM - 2:30PM

Johnson Coliseum

Bearkat Mardi Gras Group 1
Groups will be assigned at check-in. Sit back and enjoy your lunch prepared by Aramark Catering and listen to a live performance by Step Rideau and the Zydeco Outlaws.

12:00AM - 1:00PM

Johnson Coliseum

Bearkat Learning Community - Ice Cream Social

1:00PM

Randel House

College of Criminal Justice Open House
All criminal justice organizations and divisions will have a display and demonstrations for you to view. Divisions represented are Forensic Science, Victim Studies, Law Enforcement management Institute of Texas and Correctional Management Institute of Texas. There will also be information in internship opportunities, study abroad programs, and student organizations and activities.

1:00PM - 3:00PM

Criminal Justice Center Lobby

Zydeco Dance Lessons
Learn how to dance, New Orleans style, as Michael Branch teached Zydeco dance lessons. Lessons will be taught at the beginner level and be a traditional style of Zydeco.

2:15PM - 3:15PM

Johnson Coliseum

Recreational Sports - Rock Wall
Rock wall climbers, come and climb our SHSU wall for free! You must be 18 years of age or have a parent/guardian sign a waiver to climb the wall.

2:00PM - 5:00PM

HKC

Classic Car Cruise-In

3:30PM - 5:30PM

North Lot
Bowers Stadium

Bearkat Alley Pre-Game Tailgate

4:00PM - 6:00PM

North Lot
Bowers Stadium

Bearkat Football vs. Central Arkansas
*Tickets will need to be purchased through the Athletic Department at www.gobearkats.com. Tickets are not included in the registration price. parents, use promo code parents and get $5 off your ticket price.
*Fireworks are tentative due to weather conditions and burn ban.
**Umbrellas are not permitted in Bowers Stadium.

6:00PM

Bowers Stadium

Sunday, September 18th

Interdenominational Christian Worship Service

10:30AM - 11:30AM

Farrington Pit

Bearkat Soccer vs. Louisiana Tech
*Tickets will need to be purchased through the Athletic Department at www.gobearkats.com. Tickets are not included in the registration price.

1:00PM

Pritchett Field

All sponsors are given the opportunity to post their event on the Bearkat Family Weekend schedule. Your attendance at all events is not required. 

This schedule is to provide you a variety of opportunities while attending Bearkat Family Weekend.


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