3:30 p.m. | Becky Dowil, Corteva Agriscience: Intersections of Biology and Business
Magruder 2001

4:30 p.m. | Marching Band Performance
Quad

7:00 p.m. | Short Film Festival: Manhattan Short 2024
Robinson Planetarium
Watch a series of 10 short films and vote for best film and best actor. FREE, first come, first seated. More information located here: newsletter.truman.edu

7:30 p.m. | The Real Inspector Hound
(Tickets: boxoffice.truman.edu)

7:30 p.m. | Jazz Ensemble Concert
Baldwin Hall Auditorium

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Floor Maze (sponsored by the Math Department)
Violette Hall 1148
This (FREE!)  floor maze is enjoyable for both kids and parents!

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Welcome Tent – FREE Family Mugs
Quad
Visit the Welcome tent for your free family mug, sticker, event schedule, and Spikey Snacks for your “little Spikes” here or at home.

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Tie-Dye for Younger Siblings (while supplies last)
Quad

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Truman T-shirts for Sale ($5.00 each)
Quad

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | FREE Truman Temporary Tattoos
Quad

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Pickler Memorial Library Open House
Pickler Memorial Library
Stop by Special Collections and University Archives (third floor) to get a peek at historical artifacts, rare books, and other treasures including items documenting the history of the university.

Show off your creativity with the design lab, build a Lego masterpiece, or try your hand at podcasting in the Doug and Diane Villhard Innovation Lab located on the first floor.

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Solar Telescopes (weather permitting)
Quad

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Snacks on the Quad
Quad
Free water-bottle-filling station and bake sale sponsored by TruSisters

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Door Decs Doggie Bags
BNB Courtyard
Residents and families will be invited to decorate custom door decs and make goodie bags (filled with pet treats or human treats).

11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Meet the Pod
Ryle Courtyard
Residents and families will be invited to the Ryle Hall Tailgate. Families will also have the opportunity to write letters for their students.

12 p.m. – 2 p.m. | S’MO Cones and Friendship Bracelets
MO Lobby
Residents and families will be invited to enjoy sno cones and make friendship bracelets

1 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Planetarium Shows
Robison Planetarium
Cost is $5.00 per person (online or at the door.) Tickets available here: planetarium.truman.edu/tickets
1 p.m. – Galaxy Tour
2 p.m. – Life in the Universe
3 p.m. – Galaxy Tour
4 p.m. – Life in the Universe

1 p.m. | Football – Wayne (Michigan) State
Stokes Stadium

1 p.m. | Men’s & Women’s Swimmming -Quincy
Natatorium(Pershing)

2 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Welcome to the Wolf Pack
BNB Courtyard
Residents and families will be able to express their creative side by making origami wolves and take a picture in the provided photobooth.

6:00 p.m. | Cantoria Family Day Concert
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall

6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30) | Comedian Gina Brillon with Charles McBee as opener
Baldwin Auditorium

7:00 p.m. | Short Film Festival: Manhattan Short 2024
Robinson Planetarium
Watch a series of 10 short films and vote for best film and best actor. FREE, no reservations, first-come-first-seated. More information located here: newsletter.truman.edu

7:30 p.m | The Real Inspector Hound
(Tickets: boxoffice.truman.edu)

7:30 p.m | Symphony Orchestra Concert
Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall

2:00 p.m. | The Real Inspector Hound
(Tickets: boxoffice.truman.edu)

2:00 p.m. | Wind Symphony I and II
Baldwin Hall Auditorium