Georgia Southern to Host Spring Family Weekends
1/23/2013 3:33:18 PM | General
STATESBORO, Ga. - Georgia Southern University will be hosting two on-campus Spring Family Weekends in 2013. The University’s Office of Orientation and Parent Programs will host events on February 23rd, 2013 and March 9th, 2013.
Georgia Southern parents are invited to attend the exciting men’s basketball game vs. Furman in historic Hanner Fieldhouse. The game will begin at 7:00pm but families are welcome to arrive early at 5:30pm to enjoy a free tailgate presented by The Student Eagle Club. Family Weekend attendees will be eligible to purchase a ticket for only $5 per person. Georgia Southern students will receive free admission with a valid student ID. The deadline to register for the February 23rd weekend is February 15th at 5:00pm.
On March 9th, families are invited to attend an Eagle baseball game vs. Wofford in J.I. Clements Stadium on Georgia Southern’s campus in Statesboro. The deadline to register is March 1st at 5:00pm. This package costs $10.00 for parents and guests. Georgia Southern students will receive free admission with a valid student ID. The package includes a game ticket and a concession pass for a hot dog, popcorn, and drink.
“We are very excited to provide these Spring Family Weekends and welcome parents back to campus to visit their student,” said Erin Campbell, assistant director of admissions, orientation, and parent programs.
Campbell is encouraging parents to reserve their spot and to purchase their tickets early to ensure that there is enough space to accommodate the group. “Our family weekends continue to grow each year and we are expecting to welcome a record number of parents back to campus this year.”
For a full list of events including dates, times and locations and to purchase tickets, visit: http://students.georgiasouthern.edu/parent. Reservations can also be made by calling the Office of Orientation and Parent Programs (912) 478-7627.
