*In this photo:* Brenda Farmer, emcee of the Parents and Family Day program, shows off a shirt designed especially for the visiting DSU parents.

On Campus

2017 Parents and Family Day, photos and article

Monday, October 16, 2017

DSU recently held its annual Parents and Family Day on a beautiful weather day that allowed all in attendance to enjoy the campus.

For images from the event, click on the below photo slideshow link:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/48216028@N03/sets/72157687402866800/show

Held on Oct. 7, more than 400 parents and family members attended the annual event, which began with a program in the Education and Humanities Theatre where Provost Tony Allen brought greetings on behalf of President Dr. Harry Williams.

The DSU Drumline, under the direction of Dr. Harvey Bullock, rocked the stage with drums and fancy footwork, SGA President Lackeeria Lewis and Miss DSU Michaela Rose gave greetings and remarks.

Parent scenarios – real life parent/student issues – were performed by Michele Rush, director of Student Services in the College of Education, Health and Public Policy, and her daughter Courtney Rush, a current DSU student.

In addition, Dr. Reba Ross Hollingsworth, Class of 1949, amazed the audience with her words of wisdom.

The event was directed and emceed by Brenda F. Farmer, executive director of University Events and Ceremonies.