Legacy Family Breakfast Reception
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Ballroom A in the Memorial Student Center
Come and share with your student what Stout was like when you were on campus. If you are a Stout alumnus and currently have a student at UW-Stout, you are invited to breakfast. View the poster display of the history of UW-Stout while catching up with your student over breakfast and enjoy meeting other alumni doing the same. You must pre-register for this event at: alumni2@uwstout.edu . Reservations must be received by April 1, 2008. Don’t forget to register for the door prizes when you arrive. Sponsored by the UW-Stout Alumni Association
4th Annual Blue Devil Run/Walk
This event provides participants with the opportunity to incorporate fun and fitness into Family Weekend festivities. This event has traditionally been an annual homecoming event, and we are trying something a little different this year. The Blue Devil Run/Walk The race consists of a 5K and 10K. For more information, please visit www.uwstout.edu/univrec.
Ally Center Open House
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ally Center in the Memorial Student Center
The Ministry Open House
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
108 3rd Avenue West
Big blue house located between Subway and Fleming Hall
Stop by The Ministry to meet our staff, tour our facility, and enjoy some refreshments. The Ministry is a cooperative partnership between The Roman Catholic Church and The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, serving the Stout community for over 30 years.
32nd Annual Silent Benefit Auction
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Ballroom A in the Memorial Student Center
Live Auction: 12:30-2:30pm, Ballroom A, Memorial Student Center
32nd Annual Silent Benefit Auction Hosted by: American Hospitality Professionals
Study Abroad and Study Away 101
10:15 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and 11:15 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Cedar, Maple, Oakwood Room in the Memorial Student Center
The session will provide a brief overview of the many study abroad opportunities available to Stout students, and will also give information about the new National Student Exchange (NSE) program for study at another US campus. Come learn about programs, places, costs!
UW-Stout Concert Band and Jazz Band Concert
11:00 a.m.Great Hall in the Memorial Student Center
Join Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen and the University of Wisconsin-Stout Concert and Jazz Band, under the direction of Dr. Stephanie Graber for a special hour of music. Tickets, $5.00 each, are available at http://tickets.uwstout.edu and remaining tickets will be available at the door.
Alpha Phi Barbeque
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lawn south of the Memorial Student Center
Please join Alpha Phi for a barbeque on the MSC south lawn. All proceeds go to the Alpha Phi Foundation which supports women's cardiac care. Items will be sold a'la carte so please bring cash. Also be sure to swing by the 48-hour teeter totter-athon, this annual event is one you don't want to miss!
FREE Washer Toss Tournament
12:00 p.m.
Lawn south of the Memorial Student Center
Join us on the lawn south of the MSC for a FREE washer toss tournament. Never played before? No problem! Washer toss is a great outdoor game for teams of two that combines the competition of beanbags, and the scoring of horseshoes. Winner receives their own game set!*
The first round begins at noon with games starting every half hour. Register ahead of time by contacting Mike (715-790-6782 or brempellm@uwstout.edu)
*Must be a minimum of 20 teams registered
School of Education Information Booth
12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.Concourse Lounge in the Memorial Student Center
The Dean of Education along with faculty and staff will be available to visit informally, provide information, and respond to questions about the education programs and courses. All education students and their families are invited to attend.
UW-Stout Choral Family Weekend Concert
4:00 p.m.Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 910 9th Street
Tickets are $5.00 each and are available online at http://tickets.uwstout.edu or at the door.
ANON(YMOUS) Theatre Performance
7:30 p.m.April 9 to 12 in Harvey Hall Theatre
ANON(YMOUS) is a modern retelling of Homer’s Odyssey that is a theatrically stunning piece of theatre that will delight the eyes, ears and heart. Tickets are $10.00 and are available at http://tickets.uwstout.edu and remaining tickets will be available at the door.
Blue Devil Productions Presents the Free Movie “Maxed Out”
3:00 p.m.Room 210 in the Applied Arts Building
“Maxed Out” shows how the modern financial industry really works, explains the true definition of “preferred customer” and tells us why the poor are getting poorer and the rich keep getting richer. “Maxed Out” paints a picture of a national nightmare which is all too real for most of us.
Fashion Without Fabric
8:00 p.m.Great Hall in the Memorial Student Center
Design students parade down the runway, fashioning everything but fabric. This creative bunch could be seen in anything from toothpick gowns to rubber band miniskirts. Public $8.00, Stout Faculty/Staff $7.00, Students $6.00 and are available at http://tickets.uwstout.edu.