Family Weekend
February 9-12, 2012
Schedule of Events
FHSU Family Weekend February 9th - 12th, 2012 at a glance- **Please note: the schedule may change
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
9:00 am to 6:00 pm
TOUR THE STERNBERG
Optional Tour of the Sternberg Museum
Everyone gets in at the student cost of $4.00 with a Family Day brochure
7:00 pm
FHSU Wrestling vs. Colorado Mesa University
Gross Memorial Coliseum
Friday, February 10th, 2012
9:00 am to 6:00 pm
TOUR THE STERNBERG
Optional Tour of the Sternberg Museum
Everyone gets in at the student cost of $4.00 with a Family Day brochure
STERNBERG MUSEUM SPECIAL FEATURE *ON FRIDAY ONLY
*12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Critter Time
Enjoy a hands-on interactive experience with live animals (snakes, lizards, turtles, and much more!).
*2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Behind the Scenes at Sternberg
Get a behind the scenes research tour of Sternberg Museum’s Zoology specimens. See everything that the General Public doesn’t get a chance to see!
*3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Critter Time
Enjoy a hands-on interactive experience with live animals (snakes, lizards, turtles, and much more!).
*3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Guided Tour
Enjoy a guided tour of the fabulous exhibits at the Sternberg Museum.
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Little Siblings Weekend Check-In
Check in at the McMindes Registration Table for Little Siblings who are participating in the overnight portion of the Little Siblings Weekend. For more information, as well as to register your child for the event, please visit the “Little Siblings Weekend” tab.
7:00 pm
FHSU Wrestling vs. Western State College of Colorado
Gross Memorial Coliseum
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Dr. Irena Ravitskaya Recital
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
General Admission is $5.00. Student/Senior Admission $3.00. Tickets available at the door.
Dr. Irena Ravitskaya is Assistant Professor of Music (Piano) at Fort Hays State University. Dr. Ravitskaya has performed widely over the past 15 years with an extensive repertoire that embraces masterpieces from the Baroque to Modern. This year’s recital will feature works by Beethoven, Schubert, Rachmaninoff, and Debussy.
8:00 pm
Little Siblings Weekend Movie and Sundae Bar
McMindes Hall 2R
Join the Residence Hall Association as they host Little Siblings Weekend. The movie for the night is Kung Fu Panda 2. And while watching the movie with your older sibling, enjoy a delicious ice cream sundae! For more information, as well as to register your child for the event, please visit the “Little Siblings Weekend” tab.
Saturday, February 11th, 2012
8:00 am to 10:00 pm
DRINK AT STARBUCKS
Receive 10% off your purchase with a Family Day brochure!
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE OPEN
Special Opening Hours
Receive 10% off your purchase with a Family Day brochure!
9:00 am to 6:00 pm
TOUR THE STERNBERG
Optional Tour of the Sternberg Museum
Everyone gets in at the student cost of $4.00 with a Family Day brochure
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
PARENTS RECOGNITION BRUNCH
FHSU Ballroom – Memorial Union
*RSVP is requested
2:00 pm
FHSU Women’s Basketball [Wear black to support your Tigers]
Vs Central Missouri at Gross Memorial Coliseum
Sponsored by Ellis County Farm Bureau
Tickets available at the door
4:00 pm
FHSU Men’s Basketball [Wear black to support your Tigers]
Vs Central Missouri at Gross Memorial Coliseum
Sponsored by Ellis County Farm Bureau
Tickets available at the door
6:00 pm
Chinese Lantern Festival Dinner
FHSU Ballroom – Memorial Union [Doors open at 5:30pm]
Tickets available beginning Monday, January 23rd. Contact the Student Service Center at 785-628-5306
Sponsored by the Chinese Student Association, International Student Services, Community Connections, the Memorial Union, and Chartwells.
7:30 pm
M.A.D. Talent Show [Music, Art, Dance]
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center [Doors open at 7:00pm]
Tickets available are available at the door for $3.00 benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ellis County.
Sponsored by the Black Student Union
Sunday, February 12th, 2012
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
TOUR THE STERNBERG
Optional Tour of the Sternberg Museum
Everyone gets in at the student cost of $4.00 with a Family Day brochure