Purdue Student Union Board

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

Purdue Memorial Union, Great Hall

Click here to view a list of Frequently Asked Questions.

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8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. - Pancake Breakfast

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

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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.

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12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. - Xtreme Bowling and Billiards Special Rate

Union Rack and Roll

• $1.75 per person per game of bowling
• $1.25 shoe rental per person
• $2.75 per hour per table for billiards
• For Students/Faculty/Staff with Valid Purdue ID and their guests.

For more information about Union Rack and Roll visit http://www.union.purdue.edu/RackAndRoll/

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Two hours prior to kickoff - University Residences Parent Association Tailgate

Join University Residences Parents Association for a FREE tailgate located on the front lawn of Owen Hall.

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3:30 pm - Football Game vs. Marshall

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

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Immediately following the game - Boilermaker BBQ

Outdoor Location:

Purdue Memorial Union, front lawn

Rain Location:

Union Commons, Purdue Memorial Union

Relax and enjoy music by local artists and other family activities including spin art, outdoor games and Purdue trivia with a delicious dinner listed below.

Entrée’s off the grill: (choose 2)

• BBQ Chicken Breasts, Legs & Thighs (Gluten free)
• Smoked Brisket (Gluten free without bun)
• Veggie Burgers available
• Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork (Gluten free without bun)
• Includes a Dinner Roll

Sides: (choose 3)

• Potatoes AuGratin
• Baked Beans
• Pasta Salad w/ Garden fresh Vegetables
• Fresh Fruit Salad (Gluten free)

Desserts:

• Brownies
• Iced Oatmeal Raisin Bars

Beverage included:

• Lemonade, Tea, Water

Price:

• Adults: $11.50 (CASH ONLY)
• Children under 10: $6.00 (limit 1 entrée)

*Tickets can only be purchased at the event*

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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, visit http://www.purdue.edu/physicalfacilities/construction_notices.html.

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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.  Click here for a list of local hotels.

College of Agriculture – Jay Akridge, Dean

9:30–10:00 a.m.

Dean Jay Akridge will address families and students in the Pfendler Auditorium.

Departmental Open Houses

9:00–11:00 a.m.

Staff and faculty members will be present to visit with families and students in the following majors as a group in the Pfendler Second Floor Gallery:

• Agricultural Economics
• Entomology
• Food Science
• Forestry and Natural Resources
• Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
• Preveterinary Medicine

10:00–11:00 a.m.

Optional Departmental Tours

9:00–11:00 a.m.

Staff and faculty members will be present to visit with families and students in the following Departments hosting their own events as listed:

• Agricultural and Biological Engineering - Room 106, Agricultural and Biological Engineering Building
• Agronomy - Room 2-425, Lilly Hall of Life Sciences
• Animal Sciences - Front Lobby, Lilly Hall of Life Sciences
• Biochemistry - Room 101, Biochemistry Building
• Botany and Plant Pathology - Room 1-436, Lilly Hall of Life Sciences
• Horticulture and Landscape Architecture - Horticulture Greenhouse and Gardens

Contact Name: Sayde Uerkwitz
Phone Number: (765) 494-8141

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College of Education – Maryann Santos de Barona, Dean

9:00 a.m.

The College of Education will host a Continental Breakfast/Information Fair in STEW 218. Representatives from the College of Education will provide remarks and present the 2012-2013 Scholarship Recipient Awards. Additionally, representatives from the Study Abroad Program will be on hand to answer questions and share their experiences.

Contact Name: Georgia Leavitt
Phone Number: (765) 494-7962

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College of Engineering – Leah H. Jamieson, John A. Edwardson Dean of Engineering

9:00–11:00 a.m.

The schools and programs within the College of Engineering will provide opportunities for parents and students to meet with the Purdue Engineering family, including faculty, staff and students representing each school. Representatives from the Minority Engineering program (MEP), Office of Professional Practice program, Women in Engineering program (WIEP), and the Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) will also be available. This is an excellent opportunity for undecided engineering students to also learn more about the variety of engineering disciplines and programs offered at Purdue University. Tours of selected buildings and labs will be available.

Please visit the following schools under the College of Engineering tent at the east end of the Purdue Mall*:

• Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
• Agricultural and Biological Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Construction Engineering
• Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Engineering Education (including First-Year Engineering, Interdisciplinary Engineering and Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs)
• Industrial Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Minority Engineering Program (MEP)
• Nuclear Engineering
• Office of Professional Practice
• Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS)
• Women in Engineering Program (WIEP)

*Rain location inside the MSEE Atrium.

Contact Name: Sam Genson
Phone Number: (765) 494-1976

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College of Health and Human Sciences – Christine M. Ladisch, Dean

9:00–11:00 a.m.

The College of Health and Human Sciences will host a tailgate reception in the Marriott Hall Atrium for students and family members.  Faculty and staff will be present to visit with families and students in the following academic units:

• Consumer Sciences and Retailing
• Health and Kinesiology
• Health Sciences
• Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Human Development and Family Studies
• Nutrition Sciences
• Psychological Sciences
• Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences

RSVP to kredinb@purdue.edu with name and number of guests.

Contact Name: Teresa Eloff
Phone Number: (765) 494-8533

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School of Nursing

9:00–11:00 a.m.

Faculty and staff of the School of Nursing invite all families to tour the Center of Nursing Education (JNSN 108) and to meet faculty and staff.

Contact Name: Roxanne Martin
Phone Number: (765) 494-4003

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College of Liberal Arts - Irwin Weiser, Dean

9:00–11:00 a.m.

The College of Liberal Arts will host a reception in the Beering Hall for students and family members. Dean Irwin Weiser will address families and students at 9:00 a.m. Representatives from the Study Abroad Program, Career Development, Academic Advising, International Student Services and Diversity Initiatives will be in attendance to highlight our new programs and to answer questions.

Contact Name: Dennis Bowling
Phone Number: (765) 494-3694

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Krannert School of Management – P. Chris Earley, Dean and James Brooke Henderson Professor of Management

9:00–10:00 a.m.

The Krannert School is proud to invite parents and families to the Fall 2012 Family Day. We will host a reception for students, families and friends in the NEW Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics on the second floor of the Krannert Building. Faculty advisors and student representatives will be on hand to answer questions. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP online at http://www.bit.ly/KrannertFamilyDay2012.

Contact Name: Melissa Evens
Phone Number: (765) 494-4392

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College of Pharmacy – Craig K. Svensson, Dean

9:00 a.m.

The College of Pharmacy is pleased to invite students, parents, and pharmacy faculty and staff to congratulate our scholarship recipients and the scholastic achievements of our pharmacy students in FRNY G-140. This is an excellent opportunity to converse with College of Pharmacy Academic Advisors and pharmacy student representatives. An informal reception for families and students will be held in the lobby of FRNY G-140 at 9 a.m., prior to the recognition event. (Refreshments will be served)

Contact Name: Deborah Lewis
Phone Number: (765) 496-6353

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College of Science – Jeff Roberts, Dean

9:00–10:00 a.m.

The College of Science will host a reception for students and families in the commons of the Lawson Computer Science Building. Faculty, Academic Advisors, and student representatives will be on hand to answer questions. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP online at www.science.purdue.edu/FamilyDay

Contact Name: Janelle Musch
Phone Number: (765) 494-1857

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College of Technology – Gary R. Bertoline, Dean

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

College of Technology will be hosting a tailgate party for all students, parents, faculty and staff. Please join the technology family in front of Knoy Hall prior to the football game. Food will be provided.

Contact Name: Jacqueline Brown
Phone Number: (765) 496-3659

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Aviation Technology will host an open house for students and family members in the Aviation Technology Buildings at the Purdue University Airport.

Contact Name: Michael Nolan
Phone Number: (765) 494-9962

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Undergraduate Studies Program - Susan K. Aufderheide, Director

9:00–11:00 a.m.

The Undergraduate Studies Program (USP) will host a reception in STEW 306 for all current and former USP students and their family members. We will also be recognizing our scholarship recipients.  Please join the USP academic advisors for breakfast-style refreshments and conversation.

Contact Name: Jennifer Radecki
Phone Number: (765) 494-0843

Lafayette-West Lafayette Hotels

What happens during the pancake breakfast?

• The cost is $5.00 per person and reservations are required. Please R.S.V.P. at www.purdue.edu/eventrsvp. If you have any problems registering for the breakfast, please call 800-213-3044.
• The breakfast will begin at 8:00 a.m. in the Armory and will feature a brief program and celebrity pancake flippers.

Where can I find out more information about school visits?

• While looking at each school’s information on our website www.union.purdue.edu/psub, you will find a contact name, email address, and phone number that you can contact with questions.

How much do football tickets cost and how can I purchase them?

• Tickets range from $25.00 to $60.00 depending on your seating preference and $20.00 for the Purdue student section for a single game. The mini-season ticket packages will go on sale on June 15, 2012 and single-game tickets for all home games on July 15, 2012. For more information on seating and ticket prices please visit www.purduesports.com.
• You can purchase tickets by calling 765-494-3194 or 800-497-7678. Tickets may also be ordered online at www.purduesports.com. All phone orders for single game Football tickets will be assessed a fee, in addition to the ticket order. All online orders for single game Football tickets will be assessed a $2.50 per ticket charge in addition to the ticket order.
• Remember that if you want your Purdue student to sit with you, tickets will need to be purchased at the same time and the Purdue student will not be in the Purdue student section.

What time does the football game start?

• Kickoff time is TBA. You can also visit www.purduesports.com for more information.

What time zone is West Lafayette on?

• West Lafayette, Indiana is on Eastern Standard Time.

What other activities go on during Family Day?

• Along with the pancake breakfast and the football game, Purdue has several other activities planned for families. After the breakfast each school has either tours or open houses. Please visit www.union.purdue.edu/psub for more specific information about each school. Following the game a Boilermaker BBQ will be outside on the Front Lawn of the Purdue Memorial Union. Tickets can only be purchased at the BBQ. We have several other activities planned with the BBQ including music by local artists and various other family activities.
• We also have discounts on bowling and billiards in the Purdue Memorial Union Rack and Roll from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Xtreme Bowling and Billiards Special Rates are: $1.75 per person per game of bowling, $1.25 shoe rental per person, $2.75 per hour per table for billiards for Students/Faculty/Staff with Valid Purdue ID and their guests.
• Several other student organizations on campus will have other activities planned for the evening, please visit www.union.purdue.edu/psub for more information.

What is the Boilermaker BBQ?

• Following the game a Boilermaker BBQ will be outside on the Front Lawn of the Purdue Memorial Union. The BBQ will feature entrée’s, sides, desserts and a drink for $11.50. Children under 10 can eat for $6.00 (limit 1 entrée). A full menu is listed on the website under the Family Day Schedule. Tickets can only be purchased at the BBQ and only cash will be accepted. We have several other activities planned with the BBQ including music by local artists and various other family activities.

Do we have to purchase a meal to attend the Boilermaker BBQ?

• Families are welcome to come to the BBQ and just enjoy the free activities we have planned including the FREE concert.

What should I wear during the day?

• Dress for the entire day is casual (typically any Purdue clothing is suitable). The weather varies anywhere from 50 degrees to 80 degrees so consult the local weather.

Where can I find information about hotel rooms still available?

• The Greater Lafayette Convention and Visitors Bureau maintain 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. You can access a list of local hotels on our website.

Where can I park on campus?

• 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. Residence Hall parking restrictions apply around the halls. For parking and travel information, including road construction updates, visit the construction notices website. Go here for a map of Purdue’s campus.
• A shuttle will be available that travels from the Grant Street Parking garage to the football game. The shuttle will pick up on Grant Street across from the Purdue Memorial Union. The route starts 3 hours prior to kickoff and ends at kickoff time. The shuttle is ONE WAY (to the game only); it will not return passengers back to the Grant Street Parking Garage.
• More information about parking for the football game.