Sam Houston State University - A Member of The Texas State University SystemDean of Students' Office

 

Bearkat Family Weekend 2008

Tentative Schedule

 

Friday, September 12, 2008

 

Event

Time

Location

 

 

 

Program Council Dinner and a Movie: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull 

7:00 pm

Old Main Hill

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Additional Events TBA

 

 

 

Saturday, September 13, 2008

 

Event

Time

Location

 

 

 

Check-In

8:30 am - 11:00 pm

LSC Mall Area

     

Austin Hall

*Austin Hall will be open with Orange Keys members present to allow guest to tour this historic building.

8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Austin Hall

     

Welcome Extravaganza

*The University President will be speaking at this event.  Guests will have the opportunity to mingle with administrators and munch on a Continental Breakfast.

9:00 am – 10:00 am

LSC Ballroom

     

Parents’ Association Meeting

*ALL parents are invited to attend.

10:00 am - 11:00 am

LSC Theater

     
Historic Spinning and Weaving Demonstrations
10:00 am – 2:00 pm 

Museum Grounds

Front Porch of Sam Houston’s Home

     

“Empowering Millennials to Change the Social Culture.”

*This topic will be presented by Mary Hill and should be

interesting for parents, faculty and staff.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
TBA
     

Late Check-In

11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Johnson Coliseum Concourse

     

Honors Program Parents’ Luncheon

*Note-this is by invitation only. Contact the Honors Program for more information.

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Peabody Memorial Library

     

Barbeque 1st Group

*Groups will be assigned at check-in.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Johnson Coliseum

     

Carnival on the Concourse

*Various departments will be sponsoring games or activities.  Come have a good time and get to know a little more about what SHSU offers its students.

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Johnson Coliseum Concourse

     

Barbeque 2nd Group

*Groups will be assigned at check-in.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Johnson Coliseum

     
CJ Open House
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
CJ Foyer
     

Parents' Association Treasure Hunt

Held by the SHSU Parents' Association

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
TBA
     

Alcohol Summit 2008: Parent Session

*Parents are invited to attend sessions as part of a proactive educational program which teaches about the risks of alcohol and drug consumption.

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
LSC Theater
     

Bearkat Learning Community

"What We've Been Up To"

A slide show will be shown of BLC events and refreshments will be provided.  Contact 936-294-4455 for any questions

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Randal House
     

Foreign Languages Open House

*A reception providing information on majors, minors, languages and courses offered by the Foreign Languages Department.  Information will also be provided on scholarships, study abroad opportunities and work study options.  Food will be provided.  For more information contact 936-24-1441.
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Evans Complex

3rd floor
     

Classic Car Cruise-In

3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

North Lot, Bowers Stadium

     

Bearkat Alley Pre-Game Tailgate

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

North Lot, Bowers Stadium

     

Bearkat Football vs. Prairie View

*Tickets will need to be purchased from the ticket office.  They are not included in the price of registration.

6:00 pm

Bowers Stadium

 

 

 

*Additional Events TBA

 

 

 

Sunday, September 14, 2008

 

Event

Time

Location

 

 

 

Interdenominational Christian Worship Service

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Farrington Pit

 

 

 

*Additional Events TBA

 

 

 

 

 


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Dean of Students' Office
Lowman Student Center
Suite 215

Box 2508
Huntsville, TX 77341-2508

Phone: 936.294.1785
1.866.BEARKAT

E-Mail: doso@shsu.edu


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