Family Day Set for Oct. 1

The annual tradition of Family Day at Truman welcomes parents and family members to campus for a weekend of special events ranging from Bulldog sporting events to a barbecue on the Mall. Plan to spend some quality time with your student, create some lasting memories and have lots of fun.

Fireside Friday
3:30-5:30 p.m.
Sept. 30
Student Union Building HUB
Live music and entertainment provided by Truman students. Free food and popcorn is provided. Sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement.

Women’s Volleyball vs. Rockhurst
7 p.m.
Sept. 30
Pershing Arena

Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab Performance
8 p.m.
Sept. 30
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall

Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival
9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Oct. 1
Downtown Kirksville
This fun outdoor event celebrates arts, crafts, food, dance and music on the historic downtown square a few blocks from campus. The festival is named after Red Barn Park on the Truman campus which was the original location for the event. For more information, visit the Kirksville Arts Association.

Truman Baseball Scrimmage
10 a.m.
Oct. 1
Truman Baseball Field

Library Tours
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Oct. 1
Pickler Memorial Library

5K Run
10:30 a.m.
Oct. 1
Red Barn Park
Sponsored by Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. Proceeds will benefit the USO and NEMO Heart Health. Participants can walk or run, depending on their preference. The $15 fee includes a shirt. Deadline to receive a shirt the day of the race is Sept. 21. Participants registered after that will receive their shirts at a later date. Registration can be done online. Registration will also be available the day of the race beginning at 9:30 a.m. For more information, contact Jacob Breese at jeb2714@truman.edu or 573.576.0830.

Zipline and Bubble Soccer
12-6 p.m.
Oct. 1
Both activities will be weather permitting.

Truman Softball Scrimmage
12 p.m.
Oct. 1
Truman Softball Field

University Art Gallery Faculty Exhibit
12-4:30 p.m.
Oct. 1
University Art Gallery

Annual Festival Centennial
1-4 p.m.
Oct. 1
Centennial Hall Courtyard (Rain site: Centennial Main Lounge)
This event is hosted by the Centennial Hall Council

Women’s Volleyball vs. William Jewell
1 p.m.
Oct. 1
Pershing Arena

"From Earth to the Universe" Planetarium Show
2 p.m.
Oct. 1
Del and Norma Robison Planetarium, Magruder Hall
Cost is $5 per person at the door

"Seven Wonders" Planetarium Show
3 p.m.
Oct. 1
Del and Norma Robison Planetarium, Magruder Hall
Cost is $5 per person at the door

Speech and Hearing Clinic Open House
3-5 p.m.
Oct. 1
Health Sciences Building

Barbecue
5-6:30 p.m.
Oct. 1
Student Union Mall.
Menu: Hamburgers, grilled chicken breast, vegan riblets, roasted potatoes, seasoned green beans, fresh fruit salad, pumpkin bars and beverages. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs as seating is limited and outdoors.

If a student has a meal plan and still has an available meal by the barbecue, they can use their meal plan. If they are out of meals or do not have a meal plan, they will need to purchase a meal ticket for the barbecue. Click here to purchase barbecue tickets.

Barbecue tickets will not be mailed. After a payment is sent, students will need to stop by the Public Relations Office, McClain Hall 202, between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., to pick up the family’s tickets. Confirmation of reservation will be sent by email upon receipt of payment.

Bulldog Football vs. Indianapolis
7 p.m.
Oct. 1
Stokes Stadium
General admission tickets: Adults $8; children & seniors $5. Truman students receive one free general admission ticket per game. Tickets will be available at the stadium ticket windows (cash or check only) before the game or can be purchased online (online tickets must be purchased before Sept. 28). Tickets will either be held at Will Call or will be available for pick-up at the Athletics Office (Pershing Building 212) until Thursday prior to the game. For more information, call 660.785.4276.

Orchestra Concert
8 p.m.
Oct. 1
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall

Wind Symphony I and II Concert
2 p.m.
Oct. 2
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall

For any more information, visit the Family Day website. Questions can be directed to the Office of Public Relations at pr@truman.edu or call 660.785.4016.