Family Day
Sept. 16, 2023
Family Day is not only a way for students and their families to meet up after departing on Move-In Day a month prior — it is a celebration of the many special connections forged on campus between our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the whole Kirksville community.
Anyone with an attachment to Truman is invited to take part in the fun, whether that be as an introduction or a reunion to your Truman family.
2023 Schedule of Events
This schedule will continue to be updated. Please check back for the latest updates!
All Day | Letter Writing
Ryle Hall Desk
Ryle will have a station set up where parents, loved ones, and friends can write handwritten letters to residents — the letters will be delivered to the students through the mail.
9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival
Downtown Kirksville
Arts, crafts, food, and entertainment (festival hosted by the Kirksville Arts Association)
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10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Welcome Tent
Quad
Parents and family members can pick up a free gift including Spikey Snacks for any dogs visiting campus
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Younger Sibling Tie-Dye Booth
Younger siblings can get a free Future Bulldog T-shirt and tie-dye them at the booth
Noon – 2 | Temporary Tattoos/Face Painting
Stop by for an opportunity to put your temporary tattoo on (face painting may also be available)
Noon – 2 p.m. | MO’ Games at MO Hall!
Chariton Room and front of Missouri Hall
Join the Missouri Hall Council for a game day! There will be yard games available outdoors in front of Missouri Hall. Additionally, last year’s Missouri Hall Council purchased brand new board games at the end of the year, and they want to show them off! So, board games will be available in the Main Lobby of Missouri Hall.
Noon – 4 p.m. | Campbell Photobooth
Campbell Apartments Hall Desk
Take a cool photo with family or friends at Campbell Apartments.
1 – 3 p.m. | Custom Door Dec Crafting
Dobson Courtyard
Come make your own door decoration with the Dobson/BNB Hall Council.
1 – 4 p.m. | West Wolves Photobooth
West Campus Suites Lobby
Take a photo with family or friends in the West Campus lobby using props and a custom background.
2 p.m. | Football Game: Truman vs. Saginaw Valley State ($)
Stokes Stadium
Tickets required (Truman students are free with their student ID). Tickets can be purchased right up to game time by visiting our new online ticketing service. Printed tickets will still be available at the ticket windows approximately one hour before start time and are cash only.
Noon | Men’s Soccer Game: Truman vs. Upper Iowa University
Stokes Stadium
Noon | Softball Game: Truman vs. Southeastern Iowa Community College
Bulldog Softball Park
2:30 | Women’s Soccer Game: Truman vs. Upper Iowa University
Stokes Stadium
