University of Arkansas Family Weekend Kicks Off Friday
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Since 1998 the University of Arkansas Family Weekend program has united thousands of Razorback students, parents, alumni, staff and guests on campus for a weekend of family reunions, university traditions and Razorback pride. The central activity for this year's Family Weekend is the University of North Texas vs. Arkansas football game, being held Saturday, Sept. 29. Other special events include Friday Night Live, a reception hosted by the Parent Partnership Association and the Family Weekend Tailgate Party.
“This year we are expecting more than 900 parents and guests to join their students on campus for Family Weekend,” said Quincy Spencer, associate director of First Year Experience. “We have a lot of fun activities planned for the families coming to campus including a brunch on Sunday.”
The following is a schedule of events for Family Weekend.
Friday, September 28, 2007
3 —
11 p.m. Registration &
Check-In
Arkansas
Union Building, Near Computer Lab
6 — 8 p.m. Wine
& Cheese Reception
Inn at Carnall Hall
7 p.m. Lady’back
Soccer Game vs. Mississippi State
Lady’back Field Soccer Stadium
8 p.m. Arkansas
vs. University North Texas Pep Rally
Chi Omega Greek Theater
9 p.m. — 1 a.m. Friday Night Live — Hogs
United
Arkansas
Union
Saturday, September 29, 2007
6:30 — 7:30 a.m. 5K
Registration*
*Optional Event & Separate Registration
Fees Apply
UofA
Old Main Lawn
7:45 a.m. 5K
Race Begins
UofA
Old Main Lawn
11 a.m. — 5 p.m. Registration
and Check In
Arkansas Union
3 — 6
p.m. Family Weekend
Pre-Game Tailgate Party
Arkansas Union Mall
5:30 p.m. Arkansas
Pre-Game Show
Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
6 p.m. Arkansas
vs. University North Texas Kickoff
Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
Sunday, September 30, 2007
10 a.m. — 1 p.m. Family
Weekend Sunday Brunch
Brough, Northwest Quad, & Pomfret Dining
Halls
1 p.m. Lady’back
Soccer vs. Mississippi State
Lady’back Field Soccer Stadium
Contacts
Scott Flanagin, coordinator of communications and outreach
Division of Student Affairs
(479) 575-6785, sflanagi@uark.edu
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