Family &
Friends
Weekend
GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY
Schedule of Events
October 8 – 10, 2015
Family Events • Alumni Reception • Step Show
President’s Brunch • Games • Food
Contact and Registration information
www.govst.edu/weekend
Dear Friends and Family,
We look forward to welcoming you
back to GSU – a campus that is
dynamic and alive with activity.
Students who commute make the
university their second home.
And today, many GSU students live
in Prairie Place, a true living/
learning community, with three
full-time faculty members available
to make sure that those midnight conversations on the meaning of life
really happen. Freshmen, transfers and graduate students live in suites
and apartments, organized intellectually into three themes: civic
engagement, global citizenship, and sustainability.
Those three themes structure GSU’s freshman program. Last year’s
freshmen, the Class of 2018, now make up our first sophomore
class. For the first time in GSU history, we have it all—a four-year
undergraduate program and graduate education at the master’s and
doctoral level. If you count our Family Development Center, our
students range from birth to longevity.
Friends and Family Weekend is designed to be enjoyable for all. Please
join me on Saturday morning for the Jazz Brunch with the President.
I’m looking forward to hearing your comments and to responding to
your questions.
Reconnect with former classmates and learn what’s new at GSU at the
Generation Meet and Greet Social. We can’t wait to welcome you back
to campus.
See you soon,
Elaine P. Maimon, Ph.D.
President
Thursday, October 8
3: 30- 4 p.m. Pep Rally - Hall of Governors
Help kick our school spirit into high gear. Show your Jaguar Pride.
5 – 7:30 p.m. Jaguar Jamboree
GSU Gymnasium
Celebrate with the Jaguars as we introduce our Fall Sports teams and
feature a scrimmage game with our Men and Women’s Basketball
Teams.
5 p.m.
Women’s Game
6:15 p.m.
Men’s Game
4:30 – 7:30 p.m.Art Exhibit
transFORMATION: Photographic Portraits of Transgender Men
by Lorenzo Triburgo - GSU Visual Art Gallery
“For this project I created oil-painted landscapes using instructions
from Bob Ross’ ‘The Joy of Painting.’ The backdrops call attention
to the artist’s hand and set the stage for nature as fabrication while
examining the connections between gender and photography as sites
of misplaced veracity. I invite the viewer to question these constructs
while simultaneously depicting a sincere heroism.”
- Lorenzo Triburgo
Schedule of Events October 8 -10
Contact and Registration information www.govst.edu/weekend
Friday, October 9
5 – 8 p.m.
Registration
6:30 – 9 p.m. Generations Meet and Greet:
All College Alumni Social - E-Lounge
The College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business, College of
Education, College of Health & Human Services and the GSU
Foundation join for a festive and exciting evening for our alumni.
Pre-registration required
7:30 p.m. STEP Show – Fun for All
Center for Performing Arts
Advance Tickets: $10
At the Door Tickets: $20 • GSU Students: $5.00
Register your team at www.surveymonkey.com/s/GSUStepshow
by September 18
FEATURING:
SHAGG
Shagg Nice, an alum of Chicago State, has thrived in
the Chicago radio scene for 10+ years. Shagg is one
half of the radio power house “The Hot Boyz.” As a
passionate Virgo, it’s no mystery as to why his
charismatic voice is a popular radio personality
in Chicagoland.
DJ NEPHETS Dj Nehpets, legendary producer from
Dance Mania Records, is on air host/mixer on Power
92 Chicago. Catch him playing hits and breaking new
music with Dj Pharris on air from 10 p.m. to 2 a .m.
Schedule of Events October 8 -10
Contact and Registration information www.govst.edu/weekend
Saturday, October 10
8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Registration
All Day
Athletic and Recreation Center
Family and Friends Weekend participants may use the fitness center for
free with their wristband. Stop at the fitness center front desk to sign in.
8:30 – 10 a.m. Run, Walk, Stroll, Roll
Departs from F-Wing Entrance - Join us for a non-competitive run, walk,
stroll, or roll around GSU’s grounds. Self-Guided, Go-at-Your-Own-Pace
(maps provided). Get some exercise, take in some fresh air, and enjoy
the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park. Refreshments afterwards at E/F
Wing Entrance. Sponsored by College of Health and Human Services.
10 a.m. – Noon
President’s Brunch - E-Lounge
Enjoy your Saturday brunch with GSU’s President while listening to
the smooth sound of live jazz. This event will be limited to the first
200 participants. Register early so you don’t miss out on this great
opportunity! $20 per person.
Pre-registration required.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Indoor Pool - Open Swim
Athletic and Recreation Center
Enjoy a relaxing dip in the indoor pool during open swim hours! Free
for all Family and Friends Weekend participants with a valid wristband.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. University Bookstore Open
Enjoy a 20 percent discount on GSU-imprinted items (excluding sales
merchandise).
11 a.m. – Noon Story Time Wonderland- Library
Fairytales, ghost stories, and more … OH MY! Join us for an hour of
stories fit for kids of all ages. Participants journey to different parts
of wonderland listening to stories and creating fun story-themed
crafts. Sponsored by the GSU Dual Degree Program. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Family Development Center Open House
Bounce over to the Family Development Center for our Open House!
See the award-winning, accredited center where GSU Early Childhood
Education students learn their craft. Your children can play on the
playground, in the gym, and in classrooms. Fun for children birth to
five. Young visitors can enjoy the bounce house sponsored by the College of Education.
Noon – 5 p.m.
Face Painting - Hall of Governors
Show your GSU spirit by having GSU’s mascot painted on your face or
any other design you would like.
MORE Saturday…
Saturday, October 10
Noon – 5 p.m. Photo Booth - Hall of Governors
Grab your family and take some funny photos to commemorate GSU’s
Family and Friends Weekend.
Noon – 5 p.m. Caricature Artist
Get a caricature portrait to remind you of your wonderful experience
at GSU’s Family and Friends Weekend.
Noon – 5 p.m. Magical Balloons
The Balloon Man will be roving around campus distributing
custom-made balloon characters. Noon – 5 p.m. Stuff-a-Bear - Hall of Honors
Build a cuddly friend to take home! All stuffed animals include an
outfit to wear. $10 each and supplies are limited. Noon – 6 p.m. Art Exhibit transFORMATION: Photographic Portraits of Transgender Men by Lorenzo Triburgo
GSU Visual Arts Gallery
Noon – 6 p.m. Grill and Chill - GSU Café
Stop by the Cafe and have lunch with the family. Lunch menu will
consist of hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and a drink. (Fee to purchase)
1 – 3 p.m.
Passport World - CPA Lobby
Have fun learning about other cultures from GSU’s international
students who share information about the culture of their home
countries. Sponsored by the International Cultural Organization and
the Office of International Services
1 – 3 p.m.
BINGO
Engbretson Hall: Sponsored by the College of Business 1 – 3 p.m.
Quiz Bowl Game Show - F-1622
Sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences
1 – 3 p.m.
University Library Scavenger Hunt - Library
Challenge yourself to find the locations on our scavenger hunt list
in GSU’s newly renovated library. Snap a picture of yourself at each
spot. All participants will receive a small gift. Those who find all the
locations on our list can enter to win a raffle prize.
1 – 4 p.m.
Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park: Reclaim the Prairie!
Get outdoors & help conserve the natural prairie - Join us for family
fun with a purpose! Gather and sow seed, view modern sculpture,
and warm up with hot cider and pumpkin squares. Presented by BMO
Harris Bank
Saturday, October 10
2 – 5 p.m.
Make Your Move
Athletic and Recreation Center Gym
2 – 3 p.m. -- Steppin’
3 – 4 p.m. -- Salsa
4 – 5 p.m. -- Line Dancing
3 p.m.
Film “MINIONS” - Engbretson Hall
Join us for this blockbuster film! We will provide popcorn and drinks
to go along with the movie. Bring the whole family and enjoy!
3 – 5 p.m.
Share Your Story - Library
Visit the GSU Library and tell us your fondest story or memory of
GSU on camera. While there, be sure to check out the newly
renovated library and the Skylight Gallery.
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Wine & Painting Party - Cafeteria Annex
Join friends and fellow alumni for a fun painting party. No experience
necessary. Choose from the two featured paintings, roll up your
sleeves and get creative. An artist will guide you with step-by-step
instructions to help you complete your masterpiece. Must be 21 or
older. Space is limited. $20 per person. Sponsored by GSU Alumni
Association and the College of Arts and Sciences.
7 p.m. Student Variety Show
Center for Performing Arts
Enjoy the talents of our outstanding GSU students, the show will
amaze you! Admission: $10
GSU Students: Free
Featuring:
Comedienne Tanisha Rice aka Just Nesh, is
one of Chicago’s premier comics. She has a
high energy, easily relatable nature, and a
smart, sharp sense of humor. She is excited
to headline The GSU Student Variety Show.
Contact and Registration information www.govst.edu/weekend