Parents' Weekend To 'Make History'

It will be “history in the making” at this year’s Parents’ Weekend, Sept. 17-19, sponsored by the Dean of Students’ Office and the Parents’ Association.

The theme, which corresponds with Sam Houston State University’s 125th anniversary, will include gifts of disposable cameras and picture frames for participants to “make their own history,” according to Mary Ellen Sims, assistant dean of students.

“We thought it would be appropriate because of the historical significance of this year and because everybody contributes to the history of the university,” Sims said.

Though activities for parent and student participation will begin on Friday, registration will held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday in the Lowman Student Center Main Lobby. Registration for a family is $10, no matter how many are included.

That morning, they will also sell football tickets for the night game against the University of Montana, which will be televised on Fox Sports Southwest.

Some of this year’s highlights on Saturday include coffee with the administrators, from 9-10 a.m. in the LSC Atrium; the Parents’ Association annual meeting, from 10-11 a.m. in LSC Room 320; and the newlywed style “Generation Gap” game show, from 1:30-3 p.m. in the LSC Theater.

In addition, SHSU history associate professor Ty Cashion will discuss his latest book, “SHSU—125 Years of History” from 11 a.m. to noon in LSC Room 320. Afterwards, Cashion will be available to sign books.

That evening, the pre-game party will kick off with a classic car cruise-in at the north lot of Bowers Stadium and will officially begin at 5 p.m. The pre-game party, sponsored by the Office of Student Activities, will include free food and drinks, as well as music and other entertainment.

The weekend will end on Sunday morning, with an interdenominational Christian worship service from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Farrington Building Pit. In case of rain, the service will be held at the Wesley Foundation Chapel.

“The whole idea is to just give parents and students some things they can do together,” Sims said. “It’s a lot less structured of a weekend than Saturdays at Sam and orientation. Some people like to do everything, and some people want to be on their own with their student.”

For a complete schedule of events, or for more information, call the Dean of Students’ Office at 936.294.1785 or visit the Parents’ Weekend Web site at http://www.shsu.edu/~slo_www/weekend/.

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SHSU Media Contact: Jennifer Gauntt
Sept. 8, 2004
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