Family Weekend is a special fall event full of activities for the families of MSU students. Held in September, Family Weekend is a great time for new MSU parents to reconnect with their students after their first month of college. Activities include Mr. MSU, receptions and open houses, a Racer football game, the presentation of the Outstanding Parent Award and much more. Families are encouraged to participate in the different activities and enjoy a weekend with their student on campus.

Friday, September 12

6 p.m.

INT Soccer Tournament

Intramural Field

(sponsored by Campus Recreation)

7 p.m.

Mr. MSU, Lovett Auditorium

(sponsored by Alpha Omicron Pi sorority)

7:30 p.m.

Cinema International presents "Atonement"

Director:  Joe Wright

English, Rated R, 130 min.

Location:  Curris Center Theatre

Admission:  Free

For additionial information, click here

Saturday, September 13

10 - 4 p.m.

University Bookstore Open

1-3 p.m.

Parent and Family Connection Cookout

Outstanding Residential College Parent Presentation

$8.50 per person (includes catered meal and football ticket)

$7.50 per MSU student

Location:   TBA

Reservations:  1-270-809-4895

(sponsored by Parent and Family Connection, MSU Alumni Association and Student Affairs)

1-4 p.m.

Clara Eagle Art Gallery Open

3 p.m.

Carillon Concert in the Quad

3:30 p.m.

Second Annual "Fall Fanfare" Collage Concert

Admission $5 (proceeds for scholarship development)

(sponsored by the Music Department)

6 p.m.

MSU vs. Illinois State

Outstanding Parent Award (between 1st and 2nd quarter)

(sponsored by Parent and Family Connection, Student Affairs, MSU Alumni Association and the Residential Colleges)

7:30 p.m.

Cinema International presents "Atonement"

Director:  Joe Wright

English, Rated R, 130 min.

Location:  Curris Center Theatre

Admission:  Free

For additional information, click here

Sunday, September 14

1-4 p.m.

University Bookstore Open

1-4 p.m.

Clara Eagle Art Gallery Open

2 p.m.

INT Soccer Tournament

Championship Game

Intramural Field

(sponsored by Campus Recreation)

Family Weekend 2007 Recap HERE