University Park, IL –(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2014. Governors State University is hosting its 1st Annual Family and Friends Weekend on October 9 -12, 2014. Students, their families, alumni and friends of the university are invited to attend a weekend filled with family-oriented events and entertainment. There is something for everyone.
The weekend begins on Thursday, October 9 with the 6 p.m. tip-off of the first men’s basketball game (GSU vs Trinity International University). After a day of on-campus activities on Friday, October 10, everyone is invited to enjoy a performance by hypnotist Jim Wand at 7 p.m. in the GSU Center for Performing Arts.
Saturday is filled with activities ranging from face painting and hay rides to open swim in the Recreation Center and receptions for alumni. Also on Saturday, there is the amazing performance by the national dance troupe Step Afrika. The weekend finishes on Sunday morning with the Jazz Brunch with the President of GSU, Dr. Elaine P. Maimon, and music by Legacy.
Family and Friends Weekend is an opportunity to experience GSU’s campus life. For many students, this special event provides their first chance to visit with family and friends since the beginning of the semester and show off the GSU campus. This exciting October weekend also offers families and friends the opportunity to share firsthand in the GSU student experience. Alumni and community members are also invited to visit the campus, have some fun, and see all that is new at GSU.
Registration is free for parents, family members, alumni and friends of GSU. Registration is required and participants must register for the overall weekend. Space is limited for some events, and there is a minimal cost for some activities.
To see a list of activities and to register, visit www.govst.edu/weekend.
Source: govst.edu
