Family Day at Cal U set for September 17, 2016

Cal U Family Day 2016 welcomes families for a full day of activities, including the football team’s home opening game against Millersville.

Family Day 2016 Schedule

Friday, September 16
6:00 pm-8:00 pm – Reception welcoming families at the California Hampton Inn and Suites

Family Day, Saturday, September 17
10:00 a.m – Registration and Free t-shirts, while they last, at the Natali Information Desk
10:00 a.m. — University Choir performance, Convocation Center.

Jennie Carter Day Celebration
10:45 a.m. — Convocation Center Courtyard
In memory of Elizabeth “Jennie” Carter, the school’s first African-American graduate, an annual award is presented to a deserving African-American alumnus who personifies the spirit, resilience and leadership of Jennie Carter. This year’s award recipient is Alan James,’62 alumnus. This presentation is open to all members of the Cal U family.

11:00 a.m.–2 p.m. — Family Fun Zone, in front of Natali Student Center (weather permitting; activities move indoors if it rains).
• Build a Buddy
• Leather name bracelets
• Caricatures
• Arts and crafts

11:00a.m. – 12:45pm – Kid’s Zone at Adamson Stadium
• Inflatable
• Mascots
• Face Painting
12pm-4:30pm – Family Field Day sponsored by the Wildlife Society, Frich courtyard
• Live Reptile and Amphibian Show
• Bluebird Box construction
• Animal tracks and scat identification
• Furbearers of PA identification
• Archery
• Fishing pole casting
1:00 p.m. — Vulcan football: Cal U vs. Millersville, Adamson Stadium, “Take A Kid to the Game Day”
7:00 p.m. – President’s Showcase of Stars, Steel Hall Main Stage
9:00 p.m. – Fireworks!