Families invited to 'Treasure a Day at Southeastern' with fellowship, football Sept. 30
Contact: Christina Chapple
9/7/06
HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University is inviting students’ families to “Treausure a Day at Southeastern” at the university’s annual Family Day, Sept. 30.
A long-standing university tradition revived along with the university’s football program, Family Day pairs a home football game with games, music, food and fellowship in Friendship Circle.
“Family Day was part of the Southeastern scene for many years,” said the event’s chair, Jackie Dale Thomas, director of Leadership Development/Student Activities. “It featured activities around campus that drew families, with their students, to become involved and to get a taste of what college life was all about. When football returned, Family Day was one of the many football-associated traditions that were resurrected.”
Thomas said the first “revived” Family Day in 2004 drew families from Hammond and “as far away as Texas and everything in between.” Although last year’s plans were sidelined by Hurricane Katrina, “We’re excited about getting back on track this year and welcoming the families of our students. We’ve chosen the theme ‘Treasure a Day at Southeastern’ because we want this to be an experience they will truly ‘treasure.’”
Thomas said families can register online through a Family Day link on the university’s Web site, www.selu.edu.
Family Day will get underway at noon with events sponsored throughout campus by student organizations. Participants can register and check in at 1 p.m. in Friendship Circle (Western Avenue). From 2-5 p.m. amidst football tailgating festivities they can listen music by the band Animal Crackers, pose for “party pictures” and group photos, and enjoy a variety of interactive games. The University Police Department will also offer its free “Kid Care” identification program for children.
Families can join their students at 6 p.m. in Strawberry Stadium for the Lions vs. Gardner-Webb football game. Student companion tickets for Family Day participants are $10 and are available through the Southeastern Athletics ticket office, 1-866-LION-TIX, in the Dugas Athletic Center. Participants are asked to reference Family Day when purchasing tickets.
For additional information about Family Day, visit the home page link (www.selu.edu/news_media/events/family_day) or call (985) 549-2233.
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