Family Weekend welcomes students’ families and friends

Morehead State University will welcome family and friends of Eagle students for three days of activities centered around fun, connection, and school spirit during the annual Family Weekend.

MSU’s Family Weekend is Friday, Sept. 19, through Sunday, Sept. 21.

“Family Weekend is a great opportunity for parents to visit campus and see how their students are adjusting to college life,” said Russ Mast, vice president for student affairs. “We are one big Eagle Family, and we look forward to an exciting weekend.”

Melisa Patrick (Class of 1983), director of student activities and programs at MSU, said the University has planned a whole weekend of events on campus. In addition, the city of Morehead will have its annual Arts & Eats Festival on Saturday, Sept. 20, giving families visiting opportunities to explore the town that MSU Eagles call their home away from home.

“Family Weekend at MSU is our opportunity to celebrate the people who support our students,” Patrick said. “We hope you will step onto campus and visit the spots and meet the faces your student talks about so you can truly picture them thriving and enjoying life here.”

FAMILY WEEKEND

Friday, Sept. 19

• Family Fun at the Recreation & Wellness Center
  • Main facility: 6 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Pool: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Registration and “Nacho Average Family Night,” 6-8:30 p.m. - Adron Doran University Center (ADUC) Plaza (3rd Floor of ADUC for rain location). Pick up your lanyards and packets and register for giveaways at the ADUC Registration Table. Registration fee $15.
• MSU Star Theater Show, 7-7:45 p.m., free admission
• Movie on the Lawn “Secondhand Lions,” sponsored by MSU Student Activities and CAB - Dusk –10:30 p.m., ADUC Lawn (Button Auditorium for rain location). Free admission. Cotton candy and popcorn provided.
• Living History: Life of the Soldier, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Rowan County Veterans Museum, 205 E. Main St.

Saturday, Sept. 20

• Eagle Lake Hike led by Campus Activities Board, 9-10:30 a.m. Free Eagle Lake T-shirts while supplies last.
• Family Fun at the MSU Recreation & Wellness Center
  • Main Facility: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Pool: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 4-7 p.m.
• Living History: Life of the Soldier, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Rowan County Veterans Museum, 205 E. Main St.
• Morehead State University Store: Open from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1st Floor, ADUC
• Beaker Brunch and continued registration, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., The Rock, $12 per person to attend.
• Living History: Life of the Soldier, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Rowan County Veterans Museum, 205 E. Main St.
• Morehead Arts & Eats Festival, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Main Street in Morehead
• MSU Star Theater Shows, 1 and 4 p.m., free
• MSU Tailgating and Festival Fun featuring student activities, tables, and food trucks, 4-6 p.m., Academic-Athletic Center Parking Lot, includes complimentary $5 food voucher
• MSU Football vs. Kentucky Christian, 6-8 p.m., Phil Simms Stadium. Fireworks will follow the game. Discounted Family Weekend game tickets are available online msueagles.com (order by Friday, Sept. 19). Tickets can also be purchased at the regular rate on game day.

Sunday, Sept. 21

• Family Fun at the MSU Recreation and Wellness Center
  • Main Facility: 3-10 p.m.
  • Pool: 4-8 p.m.
• MSU Soccer vs. Western Illinois, 1-3 p.m., MSU Soccer Field, Senior Day, and Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day.

For more information on Family Weekend and to learn more about MSU student activities, contact studentactivities@moreheadstate.edu or 606-783-2071.