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  Parents Day
10/10/2009

The president and the vice president of institutional advancement cordially invite you to Parents Day 2009, Saturday, October 10, 2009.

Registration for the Parents Day program is complimentary.

President’s Parents Day food for fitness and fun! ($6 for adults, $3 for children 10 and under—cash accepted at tent)
Please R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, Oct. 7.

The president and the vice president of institutional advancement cordially invite you to Parents Day 2009, Saturday, October 10, 2009.

Registration for the Parents Day program is complimentary.

President’s Parents Day food for fitness and fun! ($6 for adults, $3 for children 10 and under—cash accepted at tent)
Please R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, Oct. 7.

Football Game Ticket Information

Discount game tickets can be purchased (with credit card) by calling 302.857.TIXX or 302.857.8499
Do not delay, call today. Go Hornets!
Students get in FREE with student I.D. (for student section only).

Parents Day questions can be directed to Brenda F. Farmer, director of University events and ceremonies 302.857.6082 or  bfarmer@desu.edu.

Parents Day 2009 Agenda—Fitness and Wellness for all!

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
(Education & Humanities Building)

  • Registration and check in
  • Receive your VIP (Very Important Parent) gift
  • Enjoy the showcase of DSU student performances—“DSU’s Got Talent”
  • Purchase football game tickets and food tickets

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(Theater, Education & Humanities Building)

  • Greetings from Dr. Harry L. Williams, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs
  • Greetings from Mrs. Carolyn S. Curry, vice president for Institutional Advancement
  • University Update—a presentation by Dr. Claibourne D. Smith, acting president of DSU
  • Greetings from Mr. Cheston Boyd and Miss Davina Hall, Mr. and Miss DSU
  • Greetings from Mr. Derrick Carter, athletic director
  • Q & A
  • Last chance to buy discount football game tickets
    (4:15 p.m. discount cutoff)

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(new Wellness & Recreation Center)

  • Tours of new Wellness & Recreation Center
  • DSU Parents vs. DSU Faculty/Staff basketball game
    — Play against Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Accounts staff and others
    — Parents should call Brenda Farmer 302.857.6082 to sign up to play
  • Old-school hula hoop contest
  • Enter FREE raffle to win genuine leather DSU letterman’s jacket!

5:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
(President’s Parents Day Tent – Price Building lawn)

  • Food for fitness and fun! – located under the President's Parents Day tent
    ($6 for adults, $3 for children 10 and under—cash accepted at tent)
  • Relax and get ready for the game at 7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.
(Alumni Stadium)

  • Game time! DSU vs. Bethune-Cookman
For more information, contact Brenda F. Farmer, director of University events and ceremonies at 302.857.6082 or bfarmer@desu.edu.

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