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Source:
Emily Lehning, 785-532-6237, lehning@k-state.edu
http://www.k-state.edu/familyday
News release prepared by: Erinn Barcomb-Peterson, 785-532-6415,
ebarcomb@k-state.edu
Monday,
October 16, 2006
K-STATE
CELEBRATING FAMILY DAY NOV. 4 WITH TRADITION, TOURS, FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT
MANHATTAN
-- Kansas State University is opening the campus to parents,
grandparents, siblings and other important people in students' lives
for Family Day, Saturday, Nov. 4.
From
tours and exhibits to food and games, Family Day offers a variety
of activities designed to showcase the history, tradition and special
connection between K-State, its students and their families.
"We
have a variety of activities for K-State students and their families.
The activities cover a broad range of interests and should have
a broad appeal across ages," said Emily Lehning, assistant
dean of new student services at K-State.
New
this year is the Taste of K-State, a food festival reflecting the
university's creative traditions and talents, from 5-6:30 p.m. in
the K-State Alumni Center Ballroom. Event sponsor Archer Daniels
Midland Co. will have a drawing for free K-State tuition up to $2,000.
Cost is $10 for students and $25 for family members. Reservations
are required. For more information, call 1-800-432-1578 or e-mail
pfa@k-state.edu.
Family
Day also features the tradition of the Legacy Pinning Ceremony and
Brunch, which recognizes the commitment of K-Staters across generations.
The event concludes with family members pinning current K-State
students as a symbol of shared loyalty. Family members who are not
alumni are honored with a "K-Stater by Choice" recognition.
Cost is $10 for students and $12.50 for family members. Reservations
are required and can be made by calling 1-800-432-1578 or by e-mail
to pfa@k-state.edu.
A
complete schedule of Family Day events is available at: http://www.k-state.edu/familyday/
Family
Day tours include:
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The K-State Alumni Center, on the south side of campus along Anderson
Avenue, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tim Lindemuth, editor of the K-Stater magazine,
will give a presentation about K-State history from 9-10 a.m. in
the Purple Pride Room at the center.
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Campus walking tours, led by a current K-State student, 9 a.m. to
3 p.m., departing from the information table at the K-State Student
Union.
*
Greek house tours, departing every 15 minutes from 11 a.m. to 3
p.m. at the Union's Little Theatre. Greek life staff and ambassadors
will provide video presentations with question-and-answer sessions
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Little Theatre.
*
Terry C. Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research, tour of laboratory
and information about cancer research at K-State, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
1 Chalmers Hall.
Food
will be served at several venues including:
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A barbecue lunch at the K-State Student Union. Cost is $5 per person,
cash only. No reservations are required.
*
Air Force ROTC barbecue, run by cadets, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Military
Science Building. Cadre members will be on hand to answer questions.
*
Free ice cream social, 2-4 p.m. at Seaton Hall, featuring projects
by K-State students in the College of Architecture, Planning and
Design.
Family
events and games include:
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A children's carnival with games and candy, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
the Union's Bosco Student Plaza; sponsored by K-State's Interfraternity
and Panhellenic councils.
*
Look-alike contest for siblings, mothers-daughters, fathers-sons,
friends or any other matchup, 1 p.m., Union courtyard. A K-State
trivia contest follows at 1:30 p.m. Advance registration is encouraged
for both events by calling 785-532-2222.
*
Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art activities and refreshments,
provided by the Student Friends of the Beach Museum of Art, 1:30-3:30
p.m., at the museum, 715 Beach Lane.
*
Global Family Day, with exhibits, dancing, custom art and clothing
representing various cultures, 2-5 p.m., Frith Community Center,
Jardine Apartment Complex.
Sports
and entertainment activities include:
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Tee Time at K-State's Colbert Hills Golf Course, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
5200 Colbert Hills Drive.
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A performance by mentalist Craig Karges, who reads thoughts, makes
predictions and makes tables fly, 7 p.m., Union's Forum Hall.
*
K-State Wildcat volleyball against Texas A&M, 7 p.m., Ahearn
Field House. Admission is free for K-State students, $5 for adults,
$2 for senior citizens and students high school and younger. Admission
for one family member is free with a Family Day brochure. Reservations
are optional. For tickets, call 1-800-221-CATS.
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Wildcat football watch party to cheer on K-State against Colorado,
Union food court; time to be announced.
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