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Thursday, September 24th
Friday, September 25th
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Kick-Off
You'll be checking in and picking up your tickets at this event!
1-5pm, Central Campus
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Friday Night Entertainment
7pm and 8:30pm, MU Great Hall
Performance by Christopher Carter, Mentalist. $5
This event is co-sponsored by Dance Marathon.
Dance Marathon is the largest philanthropic event on Iowa States campus. It serves Children’s Miracle Network as well as the Iowa Children’s Hospital in Iowa City. Last year Dance Marathon raised over $170,000 and this year the event takes place on January 23rd. Every year hundreds of students gather in the Great Hall of the ISU Memorial Union for a fun 15-hour day on their feet. Dance Marathon represents a life changing experience, complete with the opportunity to meet children and families who have directly benefited from University of Iowa Children's Hospital and Children's Miracle Network.
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Reiman Gardens
website
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Student Union Board Movie: Pixar's UP
7pm and 10pm, Pioneer Room in the Memorial Union
Free
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Student Union Board Live Music: Barely Blind w/Lancelot & The Promise Hero
9pm, the M-Shop in the Memorial Union
$5/$6
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Free Friday Night Crafts: Buttons
7-9pm, the Memorial Union Workspace
Free
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ISU AfterDark presents Free Bowling and Billiards
7pm-1am, Memorial Union Underground
Enjoy hours of fun and excitement while bowling and playing billiards. Sponsored by ISU AfterDark,
the cost of this event is free to both students and families! Snacks are available for purchase. The bowling
alley is located in the basement of the Memorial Union. Hope to see you there!
Saturday, September 26
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College Receptions
Come see what your child's college is all about! On September 26th, many colleges will be hosting receptions which will allow the families to tour the buildings and ask questions they may have about their student's education. These will also show everyone what the colleges have been working so hard to accomplish so far this year.
- Human Sciences Family Weekend Reception 2009
- Location: 175-179 Scheman Building
- Time: 9:30-11:00am
- Contact Person: Darlene Fratzke, 4-0865, dlfratzk@iastate.edu OR Marilyn Devick, 4-0626, mbdevick@iastate.edu
- Human Sciences faculty and staff welcome its students, their families, and friends to this reception. Departments will provide information on opportunities and activities such as internships, student projects, study tours, study abroad, career preparation, clubs, and learning communities. Light refreshments will be served. Please join us!
- Design Family Weekend Reception 2009
- Location: College of Design, 134 Design
- Time: 9:00-11:00am
- Contact Person: Bobbi Jo Kruckenberg @ 294-7428 or bobbik@iastate.edu
- The College of Design will host a reception for Cyclone Family Weekend from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 26th . The program will include a welcome by the new dean, Luis Rico-Gutierrez, various departmental chairs, professors and advisors. Tours of the building will be provided and an informal social hour to ask questions and get acquainted will follow.
- Agriculture & Life Science Family Weekend Reception 2009
- Location: Room 220-240 Scheman Building
- Time: 9:30-11:00am (program starts at 10:00)
- Contact Person: Mickie Deaton, 515-294-8653 or mjdeaton@iastate.edu
- The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Family Weekend Reception
provides an opportunity for families to interact with some of the staff and faculty
in the college. There is a short program at 10:00. Door prizes and refreshments!
- Business Family Weekend Reception 2009
- Location: Gerdin Cafe
- Time: 12:00-2:00pm
- There will be a luncheon with faculty and staff that afternoon.
- College of Engineering
- Location: Tent 6 in "tent row" (North of the football stadium)
- Time: 3:00pm
- Contact Person: Kristin Littlejohn; phone: 515-294-8857; email: klittle@iastate.edu
- Description: Meet Engineering Dean, Jonathan Wickert, and engineering faculty members for food and door prizes.
- There will not be a reception for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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ISU Volleyball vs Kansas State
2pm
More information available at Cyclones.com
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Family Feud
12-2 pm Great Hall, Memorial Union
Family Feud at Family weekend is more than just a show, you ARE the show. Brush up on your college trivia and lingo to have a good time here! Open to everyone, Family Feud is sure to have you laughing with and at the college students. Must have your own ISU student present to play. Scholarships for winners and door prizes for the audience!
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Tailgate
3-5:30pm, Tent 27, South-East of the Stadium (map)
Menu:
- Grilled Chicken Brest
- Barbeque Pork
- Baked Beans
- Coleslaw
- Potato Chips
- Relish Tray
- Buttermilk Brownies
- Iced Tea
- Lemonade
- Iced Water
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Football Game vs Army
6pm
Purchase Tickets at Cyclones.com
All questions regarding tickets to the football game should be directed to the Athletics Ticket Office at 1-888-478-2925 or tickets@iastate.edu.
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Student Union Board Live Music: The Greencards
8pm, the M-Shop in the Memorial Union
$11/$15
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Workspace Family Weekend Open House
Free crafts with magnets, beads & more! Door prizes too!
10am-4pm, Workspace in the Memorial Union
Free
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Reiman Gardens
website
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Student Union Board Movie: Pixar's UP
7pm and 10pm, Pioneer Room in the Memorial Union
Free
Sunday, September 27
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Sunday Brunch
10am-12pm, Great Hall, Memorial Union
Menu: - Roast Beef with Au Jus
- Pit Ham
- Scrambled Eggs
- Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
- Corn
- Assorted Lettuce Salads
- Fresh Fruit
- Biscuits and Gravy
- Homemade Dinner Rolls
- Breakfast Rolls
- Homemade Assorted Pies
- Mousse
- Coffee
- Iced Tea
- Orange Juice
- Milk
- Iced Water
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Octagon Arts Festival
10am-5pm, Downtown Ames
Visit their website for more information.
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Collage of Choirs
3pm, Stephens Auditorium
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Reiman Gardens
website
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Student Union Board Movie: Pixar's UP
7pm, Soults Family Visitors Center in the Memorial Union
Free
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Student Union Board Presents: Murder Mystery Dinner Theater - Murder High Class Reunion
6pm, M-Shop in the Memorial Union
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Workspace Family Weekend Open House
Free crafts with magnets, beads & more! Door prizes too!
1pm-4pm, Workspace in the Memorial Union
Free
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Dance Class: Argentine Tango and Milonga with Valerie Willams
4-7pm, Workspace in the Memorial Union
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Glow Bowling
Noon-10pm, Underground in the Memorial Union
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