Family Day 2009 Schedule

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September 19, 2009

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

Purdue Memorial Union, Great Hall

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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

Click here to R.S.V.P. online

For questions about the breakfast call (800) 213-3044

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. Click here for specific school information

TBA Football Game vs. Northern Illinios

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

Immediately following the game, Boilermaker BBQ

Outdoor location, Purdue Memorial Union
Rain Location: Union Commons, Purdue Memorial Union

Relax and enjoy performances by Keith Scott one of Chicago’s most vibrant blues musicians and Crash Landing a local homegrown Midwestern blues band from Lafayette, IN . Various other family activities will be available including spin art, tailgate toss, ladder ball, washers and Purdue trivia with a delicious dinner listed below.

Entrée’s Off the Grill:

BBQ Chicken Quarters
Hamburgers
Veggie Burgers available
Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork

Sides:

Grilled Corn on the Cobb w/ Herb Butter
Farfalle Pasta Salad w/ Garden fresh Vegetable
Tangy Broccoli Slaw
Three Bean Salad w/ Fresh Herbs
Crudités with Ranch Dip

Desserts:

Rich Chocolate Cake w/ Fresh Fruit
Fruit Cobblers a la Mode (Pappy's Ice Cream)
Dinner Rolls & Beverages included

Price - $11.00 for adults, $5.95 for children under 10 (limit 1 entrée)
(CASH ONLY, No credit cards accepted)

Helping to benefit student programming!
*Tickets can only be purchased at the event*

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

Purdue Memorial Union, 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

Visit the Union Rack & Roll site for more information.

7:00 P.M. & 9:30 P.M. FLICKS @ FOWLER PRESENTS UP

Come enjoy the Pixar hit Up at our ever-popular Flicks @ Fowler series. FREE for students (with PUID) $4 without PU student ID. Shows at 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm in Fowler Hall , Stewart Center.

Other Activities

Hosted by various student organizations and departments.

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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, click here.

Lodging

We urge you to act promptly to secure lodging. Accommodations are in short supply for football weekends. Book your reservations online now at the Union Club Hotel. 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.

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