Family Day 2007 Schedule

September 15, 2007

7:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Information Table

Purdue Memorial Union, Great Hall

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast Hosted By President France A. CÓrdova

Purdue Armory
Cost: $5.00 per person – Reservations required
R.S.V.P. at www.purdue.edu/eventrsvp
For questions about the breakfast call (800) 213-3044

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Office of Professional Practice

The Office of Professional Practice will have a program and a booth setup in MSEE Atrium.

Contact Name: Cheryl Krueckeberg
Phone Number: (765) 494-7428
Email address: krueck@purdue.edu

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Tours and Open Houses

Faculty and staff from a variety of schools will be on hand to tour and meet families.
View specific school information

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. University Residences Parent Association Tent Front Lawn, Tarkington Hall

Meet and Greet for parents with students living in University Residences. Free popcorn and Purdue stickers. Food will also be available to those with a ticket. Tickets can be found in the Hallway Express newsletter. If you would like to signup for the Hallway newsletter please visit www.housing.purdue.edu/HTML/FAMHallwaysExpress.htm

Contact Name: Susan Huffman
Phone number: (765) 494-2283
Email address: smhuffman@purdue.edu

9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Student Access, Transition and Success Programs Family Open House

Boiler Gold Rush SOC and Team Supervisors, Purdue Opportunity Awards Scholars and Mentors, Twenty-first Century Scholars Mentor Program Participants and Mentors, and Learning Community Ambassadors as well as their families are invited to stop by between STEW and WTHR on the Northwest Corner of Stewart Center to meet the Student Access, Transition and Success Programs staff. Coffee, bagels, and refreshments will be served.

Contact Name: Andrew Koch
Phone number: (765) 494-9328
Email address: akkoch@purdue.edu

Noon Football Game vs. Central Michigan

For ticket info: call (765) 494-3194 or 800-49-SPORT or order online at www.purduesports.com

Immediately following the game Boilermaker BBQ

Academy Park, outdoor location behind the Union
Rain Location: Union Commons, Purdue Memorial Union

Relax and enjoy music by Keith Scott one of Chicago’s most vibrant blues musicians and various family activities including spin art and airbrush tattoos with a delicious dinner listed below.

Salads

Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Broccoli and Golden Raisin Salad
Corn on the Cob
New Potato Salad

Meats

Grilled Chicken Drumsticks
Beer Brats
Cuban Sandwiches

Desserts

Lemon Cake with Sweet Sugar Glaze
Minted Watermelon Salad
Brownies and Chocolate Chip Cookies

$10.99 for adults and $6.99 for children under 10
Helping to benefit student programming!
*Tickets can only be purchased at the event*
Outside in Academy Park, behind the Union

4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Other activities

Hosted by various student organizations and departments.

View a list of activities

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Xtreme Bowling and Billiards special rate

Union Rack & Roll
$1.50 per person per game of bowling
$1.25 shoe rental per person
$3.50 per hour per table for billiards
For Students/Faculty/Staff with Valid Purdue ID and their Guests
For more information about Union Rack & Roll visit http://www.union.purdue.edu/HTML/RackAndRoll/

Parking

Unless otherwise noted, on Saturday, parking on campus is open to all visitors. The major exceptions are the parking lots north of Cary Quadrangle and around Ross-Ade Stadium. The Grant Street Parking Garage is convenient to the Purdue Memorial Union. The Northwestern Avenue and University Street Parking Garages are convenient to the Armory which is where the pancake breakfast will be held. Residence Hall parking restrictions apply around the halls. For parking and travel information, including road construction updates, visit www.purdue.edu/oop/travelalert/

Lodging

We urge you to act promptly to secure lodging. Accommodations are in short supply for football weekends. The Greater Lafayette Convention and Visitors Bureau maintains a referral list of available space at area lodging facilities for major weekends in the community. Please call (800) 872-6648 or (765) 447-9999.

View a listing of local hotels