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Check Out These Decatur, IL Area Hotels for Hotel Discounts During Fall Family Weekend 2009:
Comfort Inn
134 Barndt Avenue
Forsyth, IL 62535
217.875.1166
*reservations before September 11, 2009 for the $69.00 rate
Sleep Inn
3920 Hospitality Lane
Decatur, IL 62526
217.872.7700
*reservations before September 11, 2009 for the $71.20 rate
Fairfield Inn
1417 Hickory Point Drive
Forsyth, IL 62535
217.875.3337
*reservations before September 11, 2009 for the $99.99 rate
Country Inns & Suites
5150 Hickory Point Frontage Rd.
Decatur, IL 62526
217.872.2402
*reservations before September 11, 2009 for the $95.00 rate
Holiday Inn Express
5150 N. Wingate Drive
Decatur, IL 62526
877.863.4780
*reservations before September 11, 2009 for the $89.00 rate
America's Best Value Inn & Suites
450 E. Pershing Road
Decatur, IL 62526
217.877.7255
*reservations before September 11, 2009 for the $47.00-$59.00 rate
Hampton Inn
1417 Hickory Point Drive
Forsyth, IL 62535
217.877.5577
*reservations before September 11, 2009 for the $109.00 rate
Days Inn
333 N. Wyckles Road
Decatur, IL 62522
217.422.5900
*reservations before September 11, 2009 for the $64.95 rate
Decatur Conference Center & Hotel
Route 36 & Wyckles Road
Decatur, IL 62522
217.422.8800
*reservations before September 11, 2009 for the $89.00 rate
Baymont Inn & Suites
5100 Hickory Point Frontage Road
Decatur, IL 62526
217.875.5800
*reservations before September 11, 2009 for the $65.00 rate
Hawthorn Decatur Hotel Suites
2370 Mt. Zion Road
Decatur, IL 62521
217.864.9311
*reservations before September 11, 2009 for the $94.00 rate
Econo Lodge
3141 N. Water Street
Decatur, IL 62526
217.877.8888
*reservations before September 11, 2009 for the $39.00 rate
Homewood Suites by Hilton
333 W. Marion Ave.
Forsyth, IL 62535
217.877.0887
*reservations before September 11, 2009 for the $129 studio or the $139.00 1 bedroom rate.
Fall Family Weekend 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Concert Band Concert
4:00 p.m.
Miller Quad
The Millikin University Concert Band, conducted by Dr. Sharon Huff, will present an outdoor band concert on the Dr. J. Roger Miller Quad.
Millikin Student "Incubator" Opening
5:00 pm
1135 W. Wood St. Suite 3
Millikin's new, unnamed, student venture incubator will celebrate its Grand Opening with presentations by current residents including: ZeroEightDesign, Schenk Studios, First Step Records, and Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre.
Choral Concertino
6:00 pm
Central Christian Church
650 W William Street, Decatur
Four Millikin choirs will present a short program of choral music.
Chamber Chorale - Guy Forbes, Conductor
Millikin Men - Ted Hesse, Conductor
Millikin Women - Beth Holmes, Conductor
University Women - Mike Engelhardt, Conductor
Seventh Annual Linda Slagell Volleyball Classic
Griswold Physical Education Center
Millikin University will be hosting the Seventh Annual Linda Slagell Volleyball Classic September 25-26. This tournament recognizes Coach Slagell for all of her contributions to Millikin and the volleyball program. In thirteen years at the helm of the program, she is the all-time winning-est volleyball coach at Millikin. This tournament will feature Millikin University, Anderson University, Aurora University and Lincoln Christian College. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for senior citizens and students.
Fall Family Weekend Drive-in Movie
8:00pm
Miller Quad
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets! Enjoy Disney Pixar's movie, UP, on a 36’ outdoor movie screen. Free admission, popcorn, and soda provided by the University Center Board and Fall Family Weekend Committee.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Parents Association Meeting
10:00am
Pilling Chapel
All parents are welcome. Find out ways to be involved at Millikin and how to continue to support your students. Refreshments will be served at 10:00am followed by the Parents Association Meeting.
Family Photographs
10:45am-2:00pm
Lindsay Schaub Room, Richards Treat University Center
Have your picture taken on Millikin’s beautiful campus. Rutherford's Photo Video will be on campus to take group/family photographs. There is no sitting fee. Pictures will be available online to purchase at we.me.com.
Seventh Annual Linda Slagell Volleyball Classic
Griswold Physical Education Center
Millikin University will be hosting the Seventh Annual Linda Slagell Volleyball Classic September 25-26. This tournament recognizes Coach Slagell for all of her contributions to Millikin and the volleyball program. In thirteen years at the helm of the program, she is the all-time winning-est volleyball coach at Millikin. This tournament will feature Millikin University, Anderson University, Aurora University and Lincoln Christian College. Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for senior citizens and students.
16th Annual Oakwood Street Festival
10:45am-2:00pm
Arrival Court
This year’s festival includes a marketplace with games and information sponsored by Millikin’s student organizations, as well as, numerous entertainment activities. You can also catch Mike Da Roving Guy and his balloon art, along with Body Art by Margaret, among the many booths at the festival. The festival will also feature musical entertainment by Millikin student groups.
Lunch: Alumni Association Fundraiser
11:00am-1:00pm
Arrival Court
Stop by the Millikin Alumni Association booth for a quick lunch. All proceeds go to support an alumni relations award presented to an outstanding graduating senior.
Fraternity and Sorority Open Houses
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Interested in learning more about Millikin’s seven fraternities and sororities? Each chapter facility offer you to take a tour to meet the members of each group and learn more about Fraternity and Sorority Life at Millikin University.
Residence Hall Open Houses
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Lobby of your student's Residence Hall
Visit with your student's residential community! Meet your student's fellow residents and their families. Complimentary beverages will be available.
Taste of MSC
Miller quad (lrtuc-rain location)
$2 for 5 tickets
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The Multiculural Student Council is the governing body of ten underrepresented organizations. These organizations include LASO (Latin American Student Organization), BSU (Black Student Union), and ISO (International Student Organization). As part of Fall Family weekend, we have decided to educate Millikin's campus on diversity by creating an event that would have the student and their families interacting with these organizations and tasting food from their various cultures. There will be a small charge of $2 for 5 tickets. (One taste will amount to one ticket).
Arthur’s Great Pumpkin Patch
Take the entire family on an excursion to historic Arthur, Illinois to the Great Pumpkin Patch Pick pumpkins, go on a wagon tour, and enjoy their 2-Mile Sweet Shop! Transportation is not provided. For more information and directions to the Great Pumpkin Patch visit: the200acres.com or call 217.543.2394. Coupons available- click here!
Society of Physics Students- Sky & Star Observation
8:30-10:30pm in Requarth’s Observatory and Observation Deck
Experience the night sky like never before with the Society of Physics Students. A great family-friendly event that will entertain people of all ages. *Weather permitting*
Family Casino Night
9:00-11:00pm
Wornick Dining Hall – Richards Treat University Center
Wornick Dining Hall – Richards Treat University Center
Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening of fun casino games. Win tickets, and then spend them at the prize raffle! Free to everyone. Refreshments will be provided.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Student Brunch co-sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Student Affairs and the University Center Board
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Richards Treat University Center
Family and friends are invited to attend an open brunch. The brunch will be an opportunity for students along with their families and friends to fellowship with each other and current faculty and staff. Must RSVP as there is limited availability. Cost is $10 per person. Please sign up for this brunch by calling the Office of Student Programs at 217.424.6335
For questions, please contact the Office of Student Programs at 217.424.6335 or the University Center Board via email: ucb@millikin.edu.