Fall Family Weekend Schedule

Friday \| Saturday \| Sunday \| All Weekend

October 16-18, 2009
Friday, October 16 - Fall Family Weekend Events
	5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Check-in. Location Change: Zach S. Henderson Library, Georgia Southern Campus
	7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dessert Reception While listening to music, enjoy delicious desserts. Location Change: Zach S. Henderson Library, Georgia Southern Campus. Family Weekend Ticket Required.
Friday, October 16 - Other Campus Events
	7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m. Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince - Russell Union Theater. Free admission with your Family Weekend nametags. Contact the Student Activity Center at 912-478-7270 for more information.
	7:30 p.m. Family Weekend Eagle Rally - Russell Union Bus Stop Come cheer on the Eagles as they prepare to face the UT-Chattanooga Mocs (Mockingbirds) on Saturday. Free and Open to the public.
	7:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. Georgia Southern Planetarium - What is the Fate of the Universe? Scientists using modern telescopes have measured the afteglow of the Big Bang, determined the age of the universe, and discovered that un unexplained force we call "dark energy" is changing our universe, causing it to expand at an increasing rate. Find out what "dark energy" is and how it will influence the fate of the universe. Telescopic observing outdoors following the presentation if weather allows. Free sky and moon maps will be given to all visitors to enjoy exploring the sky from their backyards with family and friends. Please join us for a beautiful evening under the stars at the Georgia Southern Planetarium. Free event sponsored by the Department of Physics, all ages welcome. The planetarium is located in the Math/Physics Building across Herty Drive from Hanner Field house between the University Honors Program House and Biology Building. For more information, please call 912-478-5292 or visit us at http://cost.georgiasouthern.edu/planetarium
	7:30 p.m. Vocal Arts Gala - Carol A. Carter Recital Hall located in the Foy Fine Arts building. Presented by the Georgia Southern Department of Music.
Saturday, October 17 - Fall Family Weekend Events
	9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Parents Association Breakfast Nessmith Lane Building/Performing Arts Center. Enjoy a full breakfast, meet other members, and attend our first business meeting for the academic year. Free for Association members. $7.00 for non-members paid with registration. 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Parents Association General Membership Meeting Performing Arts Center. Join us for the first business meeting for the academic year.
	3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Pre-game Tailgate Come feast on great food and enjoy the entertainment at the tailgate area of Paulson Stadium. Georgia Southern's marching band, Southern Pride, and the enthusiasm from our cheerleaders will help get you in the cheering spirit Family Weekend Ticket Required.
	*6:00 p.m. Georgia Southern Football* - Eagles vs. UT Chattanooga** Football Ticket Required. Parking is only available at Paulson Stadium if you have an already purchased parking pass from the Southern Boosters. All others should park at the Recreation Activities Center (RAC) or Russell Union and ride the Transit System into the grounds.
Saturday, October 17 - Other Campus and Community Events
	9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. *University Store* - Use your Parents Association membership card to receive your discount.
	*9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mainstreet Statesboro Farmers Market* -** Sea Island Bank Parking Lot, Downtown Statesboro. Browse local merchants, taste samples, and enjoy the festivities!
	10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Iseek tehnology - Zach S. Henderson Library. While visiting our beautiful, new library, learn how to scan and upload photos, Twitter, and set up a Facebook account. In recognition of Intergeneration Day, which is endorsed by the American Library Association, we will be offering free tutorials in using technology that can help you keep in touch with your student, friends, and family. Event is free and open to the public. Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. For additional information, contact the Library at 912-478-5647.
	1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Information Session and Campus Tour - Learn more about Georgia Southern University and enjoy a walking tour of the campus. Lewis Hall - Admissions Office Please RSVP to the Office of Admissions at 912.478.5851.
Sunday, October 18 - Campus Events
	10:00 a.m. Residence Hall Breakfast - Join your student in their residence hall for breakfast provided by University Housing.
	3:00 p.m. Senior Recital, Alex Sellers, Saxophone - Carol A. Carter Recital Hall located in the Foy Fine Arts building. Presented by the Georgia Southern Department of Music.

Events Open All Weekend
	Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair Enjoy the 48th annual Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair! Participate in Midnight Maddness, observe the Steer & Heifer Show, ride the rides, and indulge in the food! Visit www.kiwanisogeecheefair.org for more information or to purchase tickets. Friday 4:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
	Georgia Southern Museum You can never be quite certain what you'll see in there, but it's sure to be interesting! Things will pop, change color, stick together, spin around and go splat. Free Admission. Current featured exhibit: Portraits in Gray: A Civil War Photgraphy Exhibit Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
	Flight Show - Georgia Southern Raptor Center Five beautiful acres in the heart of the campus is the setting for The Center for Wildlife Education and The Lamar Q Ball, Jr. Raptor Center. A self-guided boardwalk tour winds through habitats, including a wetlands area, an old-growth forest, and a mountain display. This provides an opportunity to view our native raptors in their natural environments. An elevated walkway allows visitors an unobstructed and up-close encounter with a Bald Eagle nest, complete with a live Eagle! An amphitheater, which seats 150 people, is used for live “wildlife programs” and “flight shows.” Saturday hours at the Center are 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a scheduled reptile show at 2:00 p.m. and raptor show at 3:00 p.m.
	Botanical Garden Visit - Georgia Southern Botanical Gardens Centered on an early 20th century farmstead, Georgia Southern Botanical Gardens offer visitors a unique view of the cultural and natural heritage of the southeastern coastal plain, an area rich in unique and endangered plants. The Garden's nearly 11 acre site, located in the middle of the growing city of Statesboro, includes walking woodland trails, the Bland Cottage Visitor Center, Heritage Garden, Rose Arbor, Children's Vegetable Garden, Camellia Garden, Native Plant Landscape Garden, Native Azalea Collection and Bog Garden. Admission to the Garden is FREE. Gates are open daily, 9 a.m. to dusk; Bland Cottage Visitor Center is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.