FAMILY WEEKEND 2016
Event Schedule
Friday, September 16, 2016
T-shirt Sale:
Student Center Campus Information Desk all weekend. They are only $15.00 for a long sleeve gray
t-shirt. They are a wonderful memento of your weekend with your student.
Open Recreation:
All Day (Free)
Come visit our state of the art recreation facility and see where your students are working on
center which has a rock climbing wall.
University Program Board Movie: Finding Dory
7:00pm (Free)
The campus University Program Board will be offering a free showing of Pixar’s Finding Dory at
Pruis Hall.
The friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish begins a search for her long-lost parents, and everyone
learns a few things about the real meaning of family along the way.
Michael Carbonaro
7:30pm
Michael Carbonaro has performed over five hundred comically perplexing and improbable feats of
magic on his hit TV series, The Carbonaro Effect, on truTV. You will not just “sit back, relax, and
enjoy the show,” Carbonaro Live! is jam-packed with audience interaction, hilarious video clips, and
a whirwind of mind-blowing magic performed live. See for yourself why The New York Times calls
Michael’s blend of magic and bizarre antics, “Genial and witty...utterly convincing.”
More details and ticket prices can be found on the Emens website events page:
http://cms.bsu.edu/web/emens/events
Rock and Bowl:
8:00pm (Free)
Come down to Cardinal Lanes located in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center basement for some free
fun with your family. The center features 8 bowling lanes and will have on the cosmic bowling lights
for the night. The center also has 8 billiards tables, a game area and a big screen viewing area.
We will also have free pizza, popcorn and soda for the family (while supplies last).
University Program Board Movie: Finding Dory
10:00pm (Free)
The campus University Program Board will be offering a free showing of Pixar’s Finding Dory at
Pruis Hall.
The friendly-but-forgetful blue tang fish begins a search for her long-lost parents, and everyone
learns a few things about the real meaning of family along the way.
Saturday, September 17, 2016
T-shirt Sale:
Student Center Campus Information Desk all weekend. They are only $15.00 for a long sleeve gray
t-shirt. They are a wonderful memento of your weekend with your student.
Open Recreation:
All Day (Free)
Come visit our state of the art recreation facility and see where your students are working on
center which has a rock climbing wall.
Chase Charlie 5k Run/Walk: Races start at 8:30am with registration open at 7:00am
Getting moving this Family Weekend! Join the Ball State University Sport Administration program for
the 15th annual Chase Charlie Races, Saturday, September 17th!
Participate in a 5k race for adults, a Mile Mania race for youth 13 and under, and the Kiddie 100 at
For more information check out www.chasecharlie.com. Register today!
Children’s Fair/BINGO:
9:00am-11:00am (Free)
games for families to enjoy. Games include skee ball, pick-a-pop, and many other chances to win!
Take this chance to play BINGO where a variety of prizes can be won.
The Rinard Orchid Greenhouse
10:00am-3:00pm
Ball State created the Wheeler-Thanhauser Collection to conserve rare and endangered species
of orchids, disseminate them for conservation, and use the collection for research and education.
We display orchids with other tropical plants to give you the impression of being in a small tropical
environment. A terraced “mountain” and waterfall give you a hint of the cooler, high-elevation
rainforest environment and a glimpse of the cloud-forest orchids that grow there. You will also
witness a display of tropical poison arrow frogs, since rainforest conservation is about both
plants and animals.
Christy Woods
10:00am-3:00pm
Christy Woods is an outdoor teaching laboratory for Ball State students, as well as the community.
mature deciduous forest, tallgrass prairie, and other plant communities. The property is one of six
managed by the Field Station and Environmental Education Center.
Bell Tower Recital:
11:00am (Free)
We are honored to have John Gouwens perform on campus outside at the base of the bell tower.
After his show he will be taking audience members into the Bell Tower for a tour and view of campus
that is like non other.
Tailgating: (subject to change if game time changes)
11:00am (Free)
Enjoy parking close to the stadium and continue the excitement as students, families, and BSU
Five Dollar Family Fest:
12:00pm ($5.00 per person; age 2 and under free; students with meal plans can use a meal swipe)
with a burger and toppings bar, sides, and desserts before heading out to cheer on the Cardinals.
Honors College Backyard Bash
1:00pm-2:00pm (Free)
d of the Honors House just before
heading over to the football game. Stop by for refreshments and a chance to meet other Honors
students and their families
Football Game:
Come watch as Ball State takes on Central Michigan at Scheumann Stadium. Please visit the Ball
State Football website homepage for full information about the team including roster, schedule,
statistics and ticket prices.
Late Nite: @BallState
9:00pm – 1:00am (Free)
Come out and see what your students do on Saturday nights from 9:00pm – 1:00am! Late Nite
to join in the fun during Family Weekend.
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Breakfast with Charlie:
9:00am
Start the day with Charlie Cardinal at Noyer Dining. Charlie will be having breakfast with families
and taking pictures for you to keep. This event is hosted by Ball State Dining, students with meal
plans can bring two guests for breakfast with their breakfast swipe that morning, all other guests are
$9.95 + tax, children ages 2 – 10 are $6.95 + tax and the youngsters under the age of 2 are Free!
Ball State Family Weekend Golf Outing:
9:00am (Pricing details available on Family Weekend website)
Need some fresh air? Start your day with breakfast and a round of golf with your family or group of
friends. This golf outing will be held at the Elks Golf Course here in Muncie with breakfast prior to
to have a chance to win! ($50 per person includes: a round of golf, greens fees, cart, free range balls,
breakfast and lunch).
Christy Woods
10:00am-3:00pm
Christy Woods is an outdoor teaching laboratory for Ball State students, as well as the community.
mature deciduous forest, tallgrass prairie, and other plant communities. The property is one of six
managed by the Field Station and Environmental Education Center.
Community Day
1:30pm (Free)
Join us at the David Owsley Museum of Art located in the Fine Arts Building to enjoy free food,
music, demonstrations, and art.
Visit www.bsu.edu/studentcenter/familyweekend/ for more information
FAMILY WEEKEND 2016
Deans List Recognitions
Saturday September 17, 2016
Dean’s List Recognition for the Teachers College:
9:00am (By invitation)
A reception and ceremony will be held in recognition of 2015-2016 Dean’s Honor List students on
Saturday,September 17, 2016 in Pruis Hall. Students will recognized for their achievements during the
ceremony. Family members of honored students are invited by the Dean as well.
Dean’s List Recognition for CCIM:
10:00am–12:00pm (By invitation)
A reception and ceremony will be held in recognition of 2015-2016 Dean’s Honor List students for
the College of Communication Information and Media on Saturday September 17th, 2016 in Emens
Auditorium. Students will be recognized for their achievements during the ceremony. Family
members of honored students are invited by the Dean as well.
For more information please contact Jahma Gray at 765-285-6000.
Dean’s List Recognition for College of Sciences and Humanities:
10:15 am (By invitation)
A reception and ceremony will be held in recognition of 2015-2016 Dean’s Honor List students on
Saturday, September 17, 2016. Students will receive a certificate of achievement during the ceremony.
Family members of honored students are invited by the Dean as well. Refreshments will be served
from 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. The ceremony will be held from 11:00 a.m. – Noon in Ball Gymnasium.
RSVP is required by Friday, September 9, 2016 to be received in the Dean’s Office to have a certificate
printed. You may also email your RSVP with student honoree name, major, and how many guests
attending, by that deadline to [email protected].
For more information, contact Terri Milbourn at 765-285-1042
Dean’s List Recognition for Miller College of Business:
11:00am-12:30pm (By invitation)
A reception and ceremony will be held in recognition of 2015-2016 Dean’s Honor List students
for the Miller College of Business on Saturday, September 17, 2016 in Student Recreation and
Wellness Center room 141. Students will recognized for their achievements during the ceremony.
Family members of honored students are invited by the Dean as well.