UNL Parents Weekend is Sept. 23-25
Released on 08/30/2005, at 2:00 AM
Office of University Communications
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
WHEN: Friday, Sep. 23, 2005, through Sep. 25, 2005
WHERE: Various sites, UNL campus
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Parents Association, in conjunction with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and UNL Housing, will host the annual UNL Parents Weekend Sept. 23-25.
The event is an opportunity for parents and students to spend time together and to learn more about the UNL campus. Among the activities scheduled are tours of various campus facilities where well-known faculty will give presentations, including: Andersen Hall (hosted by Joe Starita and Jerry Renaud, College of Journalism and Mass Communications), Center for Great Plains Studies (hosted by Stacey Walsh), Morrill Hall (hosted by Priscilla Grew, director of the University of Nebraska State Museum) and Othmer Hall (hosted by Michael Meagher, professor of chemical engineering).
Participants will also tour Memorial Stadium, and have their pictures taken with Lil' Red and UNL cheerleaders. Entertainment during the weekend will include a performance by UNL's Scarlet & Cream Singers, and a Ragtime performance at the Sheldon Art Gallery auditorium by Jack Oliva, dean of the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts.
Parents and students will also have a choice of movies at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center, an opportunity to use the Campus Recreation facilities, and a chance to enjoy root beer floats provided by the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
CONTACT: Barb Wright-Chollet, Student Affairs, (402) 472-3755