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Family Weekend 2008 | First Fun Night at Vince Grady Field | Parker House and Theory To Take the Stage | Let's Go to the Movies

Family Weekend 2008

Is your family continuing the tradition of Western loyalty? Do you have a student attending Western? Then, the University Union Board cordially invites your family to join us for Family Weekend 2008! This year's family oriented events are sure to make this a memorable time. From the ever popular Golf Outing to a major new concert, fabulous food, fun family races and games, an outdoor carnival, professional family portraits and a Leatherneck football game...we offer something for everyone.

If you have any questions regarding reservations or any activity during Family Weekend, please contact the Office of Student Activities at 309-298-3232 or Diane Cumbie at DM-Cumbie@wiu.edu.

Click here to register.

First Fun Night at Vince Grady Field

On Saturday, August 23, from 7:30 until 11:00 p.m. at Vince Grady Field, the Office of Student Activities, along with Campus Recreation, University Housing and Dining Services, Student Development and Orientation, the Women’s Center, among other offices, will bring First Night Fun to campus. This annual free event kicks off the year with carnival activities, rides, food, live music, and giveaways.

First Fun Night to Showcase Parker House and Theory (PHT)

This enormously popular college band from east coasts’ Emerson College performed as the opening act for O.A.R. in the spring of 2008. With great musicianship and high energy, these six film and acting students are sure to rock the crowd with their engaging, fun musical style. Start the year off right with the University Union Board’s first offering of the year. You won’t be disappointed.

PHT hits the outdoor stage at 8 p.m. during First Night Fun at Vince Grady Field on Saturday, August 23.

Let's Go to the Movies

The University Union Board sponsors recent and older second run movies in the Sandburg Theatre on the basement level of the University Union. Admission is $2 for students, faculty and staff with ID and $3 for public. Check the UUB Zone in Wednesday issues of the Western Courier for special film events and free movie nights in the fall. The schedule of fall movies will be available in mid-August. Call the Office of Student Activities at 309-298-3232 after August 15 for the first week’s selection.

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