Move-in Day picnic

Every year, thousands of students and families converge on the Champaign-Urbana area in August for the University’s annual Move-in Day. Area restaurants are overwhelmed by the number of patrons, and that’s where the associations step in. For a minimal fee, you can enjoy a gourmet boxed lunch with your student under the shade of the Association’s tent, located just west of Memorial Stadium – away from the hub-bub that is move-in day.

This year’s picnic will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 18. Tickets are $9 per person and registration forms are available at the Parent Programs Web site. Tickets must be purchased before August 4.

Dad’s Day weekend

Dad’s Day weekend is an annual fall event scheduled to coincide with a home football game. This year, the Illini will face Wisconsin at the Dad’s Day game on Oct. 6. At the Friday banquet, the Dad’s Association announces the Certificate of Merit winners, the Library Award winners and King Dad and his court are announced. The Dad’s Association annual meeting is held on Saturday morning followed by a tent party preceding the football game. Other weekend activities have included the Atius-Sachem Dads Night Out, the Varsity Men’s Glee Club concert and frequently a special event at the Assembly Hall on Saturday night.

Conference for Illini parents

This event is an opportunity for parents to come together and learn about the University and its services. Guest speakers address the issues and concerns today’s college students are experiencing.

Knowledgeable county representatives discuss projects and activities and share ideas with parents on developing plans to use in their home counties.

This year’s event will be held on Sept. 22.

Mom’s Day weekend

Mom’s Day weekend is an annual spring event. At the Friday banquet, the Mothers Association honors Book Award winners, the Medallion of Honor recipient and Queen Mom and her court. The Book Award honors freshmen students with an A average. The Queen Mom is recognized as a loyal Illini mother and is given a lifetime membership to the Mom’s Association.

Other weekend activities include the Atius-Sachem Mom’s Day Sing, the Black Chorus Mom’s Day Sing, the Horticulture Club Open House and the Illini Union Board Spring Musical and Fashion Show. The Mothers Association annual meeting will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday morning in the Colonial Room of the Illini Union.

Information compiled from the Parent Programs Office Web site, www.uofiparentprograms.uiuc.