Family Weekend
FAMILY WEEKEND IS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 21 - 23, 2012!
Be checking back frequently for more updates to the 2012 schedule!
During each fall semester, Ball State University invites students, faculty, staff and their families to join in the festivities of Family Weekend. Book your hotel room now. You can book your room in the Student Center Hotel. It is convenient and right on campus!
Check below for the 2011 schedule of events planned around campus for Family Weekend, please check back to see the 2012 schedule as it get closer to this years event!
Official Family
Congratulations to the 2011 Official Family, Kelli and Brandi Bennett, Parents of Patricia Mitchum. They won a $50 gift card from dining services and a FREE night's stay at the Ball State Hotel!
Information for the 2012 Official Family will be posted over the summer.
Parking
Parking on campus is free during the weekends except for areas with meters. There is NO parking allowed in the H (blue) lots. Visit Ball State's Parking Services online for additional information along with a map.
Family Weekend T-Shirts
Below is an image of what the 2011 Family Weekend T-Shirt looked like, the 2012 T-shirt along with care packages (if you can't make it to campus) will be available online in August.
Family Weekend 2011 Schedule of Events - be on the look out for 2012 events!
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| Friday |
|
|
| 7 p.m. |
Cars II |
AR 217 |
| 7 p.m. |
Introduction to Study Abroad |
Student Center Yuhas Room |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Who's Bad...A Michael Jackson Tribute |
Emens Auditorium |
| 8 p.m. |
Java Jive |
Student Center Tally |
| 9 p.m. |
Cars II |
Pruis |
| 8 p.m. |
Rock and Bowl |
Student Center Cardinal Lanes |
| Saturday |
|
|
| 8:30 a.m. |
Mathematical Science Honors Breakfast |
Student Center Forum Room |
| 9 a.m. |
Chase Charlie |
Scheumann Stadium |
| 9 a.m. |
Dean's List Recognition Teachers College |
Student Center Ballroom |
| 10 a.m. |
Dean's List Reception CCIM |
Emens Auditorium |
| 10 a.m. |
Dean's List Reception Miller College of Business |
University Green |
| 10 a.m. |
Children's Fair |
University Green |
| 10 a.m. |
BINGO |
University Green |
| 10:15 a.m. |
Dean's List Reception College of Sciences & Humanities |
Ball Gymnasium |
| 11 a.m. |
Belltower Recital |
University Green |
| 11 a.m. |
Tailgating |
Scheumann Stadium |
| 12 noon |
Field Hockey |
Turf Field |
| 2 p.m. |
FOOTBALL GAME |
Scheumann Stadium |
| 4 p.m. |
Open Rec |
Gym / Field Sp. |
| 6 p.m. |
Friendship Family Picnic |
West Grounds |
| 8 p.m. |
Comedian |
Emens |
| 9 p.m. |
Late Nite @ Ball State |
Student Center |
| Sunday |
|
|
| 9 a.m. |
Breakfast with Charlie |
Noyer |
| 9 a.m. |
Golf Outing |
Players Club |