Family Weekend
Be on the lookout for more information about the 2012 Family Weekend!
During each fall semester, Ball State University invites students, faculty, staff and their families to join in the festivities of Family Weekend. The official date will be released once the 2012 football schedule has been announced. This announcement is typically made in early April so please check back to see what official date is so you can book your hotel room in the Student Center Hotel
Check below for the 2011 schedule of events planned around campus for Family Weekend! Check back for updates for 2012!
Official Family
Congratulations to this year's 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!
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.
Family Weekend 2011 Schedule of 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 |