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Family Weekend 2018

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Join in the fun on the weekend of September 21-23, 2018 when parents, siblings, grandparents, and family members come to SMSU to have fun with their student and experience campus with them.

We look forward to meeting all the families who can visit campus and to celebrating with students who have loved ones far away! We are all a part of the #MustangFamily!

Friday, Sept. 21
Time Event
1:00 – 5:00pm Doug’s Wire Writing (make your own name), SC 137
*Dinner On Your Own
6:00pm *Soccer vs. Northern State, Mattke Field, The Schwan Regional Event Center $5 General Public/Free with Mustang ID
7:00pm Planetarium Show: “From Earth to the Universe”
Science & Math Building (SM) 108 (limited seating for 68)
7:00pm SAC Movie: “Ferdinand”
Student Center Upper Level, Mustang Zone (limited seating for 23)
8:00pm Take 2 Improv, Fine Arts Black Box Theatre (limited seating for 75)
Saturday, Sept. 22
Time Event
*Breakfast On Your Own
8:30am – 2:30pm *The Coffeehouse @ SMSU hours, Student Center Lower Level
10:00am – 4:00pm *Barnes & Noble Bookstore hours, Student Center Lower Level
10:00am – Noon Check-in at Student Center East Entrance
11:00am – 1:00pm Res Life/RHA Event, Cotton Candy, Commons Central
11:30am Brunch Buffet
Welcome by President Connie J. Gores and
Greetings from SMSU Student Association
Conference Center Lower Ballroom (RSVP deadline is 12:00pm 09/18/18):
RSVP For Brunch
1:00pm *Football vs. Upper Iowa, Mattke Field, The Schwan Regional Event Center
  • SMSU Students free w/Mustang ID
  • Students (K-12) and Seniors (55+) $8
  • Adults $12
  • Reserved $15
  • Preschool and under Free
2:00 – 4:00pm William Whipple Art Gallery Alumni Exhibit, Entry via SMSU McFarland Library
3:00 – 6:00pm Free Play at the Mustang Zone, Student Center Upper Level
4:00 – 5:00pm Chemistry Club Magic Show. Followed by Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream!
Bellows Academic 102
4:00pm Post-Game Open House
Relaxation and Fellowship: Dessert Bar (free) CRC@SMSU.edu  No RSVP required.
SMSU Campus Religious Center
5:00pm *Dinner on your own
5:30 – 11:00pm *Pursuit of Excellence Marching Band Competition Performances
Mattke Field, The Schwan Regional Event Center, $10 at the entrance
Sunday, Sept. 23
Time Event
*Breakfast On Your Own
8:30am – 2:30pm *The Coffeehouse @ SMSU hours, Student Center Lower Level
1:00pm *Soccer vs MSU Moorhead, Mattke Field, The Schwan Regional Event Center
$5 General Public/Free with Mustang ID
5:00 – 7:00pm Bridges International “Adopt-A-College Family Kickoff”
The Schwan Regional Event Center Plaza
7:00pm SAC Movie: “Ferdinand”
Student Center Upper Level, Mustang Zone (limited seating for 23)
8:00pm Take 2 Improv, Fine Arts Black Box Theatre (limited seating for 75)

*Denotes there is a cost involved in this activity.

The schedule is subject to change. Check here for any late changes before your visit.

We look forward to seeing you at Family Weekend 2018!

 Families: Follow @SMSUToday on Facebook to see our photos from the weekend.

For questions and additional information:

Contact Scott Ewing: scott.ewing@SMSU.edu or 507-537-6394.  

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