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Schedule

*Schedule is subject to change. Please check back often as activities are still being confirmed*
**A final schedule of events will be emailed with your registration confirmation the week prior to Family Weekend**

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Friday, September 25

Arrive in St. Cloud
Attend dinner with your SCSU student;
Click here for a listing of area restaurants
Check into your hotel;
Click here for a full listing of area hotels

Specific Events (show a copy of your Family Weekend Confirmation for free entrance into the Friday evening events):

5 - 10:30 p.m. - Fitness Center Open (located next to Halenbeck Hall) - brought to you by Campus Recreation
Due to liability purposes, NO ONE under the age of 18 is allowed to use the facility.

5 - 11:30 p.m. - Atwood Underground Open for bowling, billiards & table tennis (located in Atwood Memorial Center Lower Level)

6 - 9 p.m. - Climbing Wall Open (located in the Fitness Center next to Halenbeck Hall) - in conjunction with Outdoor Endeavors
Anyone under the age of 18 MUST have a parent present to sign a release.

6:30 p.m. - Take Back the Night (MOVED TO ATWOOD BRICKYARD DUE TO WEATHER)) - Brought to you by the Women's Center Speak out against violence against women. Friday September 25, 2009. Children's activities, food, clothesline project, and live music from Cannery Row. Rally and march to follow.

7:30 p.m. - Roger McGuinn Concert (Paramount Theatre - downtown St. Cloud) - TIckets are $20 and can be purchased through the Paramount Box Office (320-259-5463) or on line at www.paramountarts.org and click on tickets

8 p.m. - Movie Showing: "UP"
Atwood Memorial Center Theatre, St. Cloud State University; Free

Saturday, September 26

There will be a Family Weekend Information Table in the Atwood Memorial Center Main Lounge from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

All of the events are included with your Family Weekend Registration, unless otherwise noted. Your Family Weekend name tags will get you free admission to the events listed unless you are given a ticket.

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Family Weekend (FW) Check-In - Atwood Memorial Center Main Lounge

Activities during Check-In:
Brunch 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Garvey Commons)
Pictures with SCSU Mascot "Blizzard"
Get a temporary Husky Tatoo
Get a custom temporary tatoo
Have a caricature drawn
Get a balloon animal made
Stuff your own "Stuff-A-Husky"
Visit the Husky Bookstore (10a.m. - 4p.m.)
Take a walk around campus
Visit the Atwood Gallery
Walk along the Beaver Island Trail or Riverwalk
Plus, much more!

9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Fitness Center Open (located next to Halenbeck Hall) - brought to you by Campus Recreation
Due to liability purposes, NO ONE under the age of 18 is allowed to use the facility.

10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. - Instrument Show and Tell and Family Kazoo Band Workshop (Lindgren Child Care Center Playground) brought to you by the Lindgren Child Care Center and the Husky Sports Band.

10:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. - Flight Simulator - Headley Hall

10:30 a.m - 1:00 p.m. - Brunch- Garvey Commons (ticket needed)

11 a.m. - SCSU Planetarium Showing* - Robert H. Wick Science Building (ticket needed)

Noon - 3 p.m. Climbing Wall Open (located in the Fitness Center next to Halenbeck Hall) - in conjunction with Outdoor Endeavors
Anyone under the age of 18 MUST have a parent present to sign a release

1 p.m. - Women's Soccer Game vs. Southwest Minnesota State University - Husky Stadium - FAMILY WEEKEND BADGE REQUIRED FOR FREE ADMISSION

1 p.m. SCSU Planetarium Showing* - Robert H. Wick Science Building (ticket needed)

1:30 p.m. - 3:30p.m. - Honors Coffeehouse (first-floor lounge of Centennial Hall)
sponsored by the Honors Program (OPEN to all students)

2 p.m. Movie Showing "UP": Atwood Memorial Center Theatre, St. Cloud State University

3:30 p.m. - Reception with refreshments (Ritsche Auditorium Lobby) Visit with the SCSU Student Government President, SCSU Provost and SCSU Vice President for Student Life and Development

4 p.m. - Family Friendly Comedy Show and University Welcome featuring: Ryan Hamilton SCSU Provost Dr. Malhotra in Ritsche Auditorium

5 p.m - 7 p.m. - Dinner- Discounts at local restaurants: list will be available soon. Check back for more information!

7:07 p.m. - Women's Hockey vs. Team USA (Exhibition Game) - National Hockey Center - FAMILY WEEKEND BADGE REQUIRED FOR FREE ADMISSION

8 p.m. Movie Showing: "UP": Atwood Memorial Center Theatre, St. Cloud State University

*Requires a ticket, no extra cost

Ongoing Activities

Saturday, September 26
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Husky Bookstore Open - Centennial Hall – First Floor

10 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Bowling, Billiards & Table Tennis - Atwood Underground; Atwood Memorial Center Lower Level
*FAMILY WEEKEND BADGE REQUIRED FOR FREE FACILITY USE

11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Tours of KVSC 88.1 FM Radio Studios (Stewart Hall Basement 27 - 41) Every 20 minutes

11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Tours of UTVS Television Studios (Stewart Hall Basement 22) Every 20 minutes

All Day

Atwood Gallery - Atwood Memorial Center – First Floor
James Miller Learning & Resources Center Open

Sunday, September 27

Sunday is a day for you to spend as a family. Please take advantage of all of the great activities and locations that St. Cloud and central Minnesota have to offer! Below we have some options of activities for you to participate in, just in case you are unsure about what to do! You can also go to the St. Cloud Visitors website at http://www.granitecountry.com/

Activities at St. Cloud State University
10 a.m. - 2 a.m. James W. Miller Learning & Resources Center Open

10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m . Husky Brunch in Garvey Commons**

**Requires payment at the door
Cost of the Brunch is as follows:
Children 4 and under: FREE
Children 5-12 years of age: $3.75
Persons 13 and above: $7.10

Noon. - 5:00 p.m. Fitness Center Open (located next to Halenbeck Hall) - brought to you by Campus Recreation
Due to liability purposes, NO ONE under the age of 18 is allowed to use the facility.

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Millstream Arts Festival - Main Street, St. Joseph, MN. Go to www.millstreamartsfestival.org for more information.

1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Bowling, Billiards & Table Tennis - Atwood Underground; Atwood Memorial Center Lower Level
*FAMILY WEEKEND BADGE REQUIRED FOR FREE FACILITY USE

1 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. Minnesota State Mankato - Husky Stadium - FAMILY WEEKEND BADGE REQUIRED FOR FREE ADMISSION

2 p.m. Movie Showing "UP" : Atwood Memorial Center Theatre, St. Cloud State University

6 - 9 p.m. Climbing Wall Open (located in the Fitness Center next to Halenbeck Hall) - in conjunction with Outdoor Endeavors
Anyone under the age of 18 MUST have a parent present to sign a release

8 p.m. Movie Showing: "UP"Atwood Memorial Center Theatre, St. Cloud State University

Activities within the St. Cloud Community
Shop around at the Crossroad's Center Mall.
Click here for a listing of additional places to Shop
Visit the Paramount Arts District in historic Downtown St. Cloud.
Visit St. Cloud's famous Munsinger / Clemen's Gardens on the east side of the Mississippi River (across the bridge from SCSU).

SCSU Family Weekend

SCSU Family Weekend
September 25-27, 2009