Parents & Family Celebration 2021

1871 Old Main Drive,Shippensburg PA 17257

25 September, 2021

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We welcome all Parents & Family members back to Campus on September 25. We have fun events and programs planned for a whole day of fun! Shippensburg University presents Parents & Family Celebration 2021, a day dedicated to families and friends coming onto campus and experiencing SHIP with their students. Please see below for the schedule of events! Schedule of EventsRegistration & Information- 9:00AM - 2:00PM, Ceddia Union Building, Great Hall Pick up a schedule and map, masks, ask questions, or get information about campus. Parents & Family T-Shirt Sale- 9:00 AM — 2:00 PM, Parent & Family T-Shirt Sale   Come purchase/pick up your Shippensburg Family T-Shirt designed specifically for this day! Parents & Family Shirts design will be share soon.   Sizes come: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL Breakfast with President Patterson & EMT - 9:30 AM — 10:30 AM, Reisner Hall Join in the fun and camaraderie as President Charles Patterson and friends serve you FREE breakfast. Feel free to ask your servers about anything—and everything—at SHIP. Please RSVP in advance. Back Stage Tour of the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center- 10:15 AM, H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center Visit the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center for a unique look at Central PA’s premier performing arts facility. Enjoy a backstage tour and be enlightened with a behind the scenes look at this 1,500-seat performing arts center. Please arrive promptly no later than 10:15AM.  Ship Legacy Pinning Program at Parents & Family Day- 10:30AM, Tuscarora Room, Reisner Hall   Raider Pride, Pass it on!  Shippensburg alumni parents, grandparents, and aunts/uncles of currently enrolled students are invited to attend a special Legacy Pinning Ceremony with President Laurie Carter and the Alumni Association to welcome current Ship students into our Ship family. Be a part of this Ship tradition which honors the past and present and celebrates your family legacy at Ship. Light refreshments will be served. Attire is casual. Each legacy will receive their legacy memento coffee mug if they have not already received it. The Pinning ceremony takes place annually during Parents and Family Weekend. Students can attend the ceremony with their alumni family members at any point during their time at Shippensburg. While many families participate in the ceremony during their student's freshman year, families may choose to participate any year, including their senior year. Already pinned your student? Please join us to celebrate those participating in the pinning.  Click here for more information.   Game Zone Open Play- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, CUB Red Zone & Game Zone Play against your family in the latest video games, eSports, pool, ping-pong, yard games, and shuffleboard. MSA:  Partnering in the Journey: 11:00 AM,  Gilbert Hall Lawn (Rain Location: Gilbert Hall AM) Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) invites parents and families to become partners in their students’ journey. Gilbert is a diverse student centered place that builds leaders and scholars who are prepared to excel on a global stage. Join us for a celebration of achievement, cultural enrichment, and more. Meet current students, alumni, and staff with student performers. Come home for an event filled with food, fun, and festivities. Engage with Academics - 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (Multiple Locations) More information about activities and departments will be added closer to the day. Football Game: - 1:00 PM, Seth Grove Stadium Shippensburg University Raiders Vs. Bloomsburg Tickets can be purchased on the day of the game from the ticket booths located at both entrances to Seth Grove Stadium. Ticket Prices: Adults: $10Senior Citizens (60+): $5Students (Non-SU of school age): $5SU Students with ID: Free Children 5 and Under: Free Field Hockey Game: - 1:00 PM, Robb Sports Complex Shippensburg University Raiders Vs. Mansfield. CraftZone: = 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, TBA This fun event will provide both the kids and those young at heart the opportunity to be creative and engaged with their intern artist. Students First: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, CUB 119 The Office for Students First knows how proud you are of your student; we’re proud of them too. Join us in creating “Brag Bags” for them. Bring yourself and a special photo from home (if available) that can be included in your student’s bag. We’ll provide the rest of the goodies and fun. While creating your special masterpiece, you’ll learn all about our First-generation program on campus and how you can support your student for success.  Volleyball Game: - 4:00 PM, Heiges Field House Shippensburg University Raiders Vs. IUP Ship Carnival 5:00 PM-9:00 PM, C7 Parking Lot We will provide a series of inflatable rides and activities for family and friends of all ages. This event is free and fun for all. More details will be provided soon. Additional Activities Few additional activities will be added in the next few weeks. All of these activities will also be free for students and families/friends in attendance. We are excited to provide you a wonderful day of fun, activity and Ship Pride. Hope to see you there.!