Students will race dorm beds and canoes Saturday, October 3, as Southern Arkansas University hosts its annual Family Day.<\/p>\n
The day begins at 11 a.m. with an organization fair by the SAU Duck Pond and an intersquad Mulerider baseball team at the field. The unique RHA 29th Annual Bed Race begins at 1 p.m. on Crescent Drive. SAU Dean of Students Sandra Smith said the bed race has been the highlight of Family Day for her since she was studying at a student at the University.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are excited for family day, this is an opportunity to invite families to come and see what is going on campus, Smith said. \u201cThis is a longstanding tradition on our campus that students look forward to every year. It is my favorite thing at SAU and it is a special event because you don\u2019t see this at any other universities.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Bed Race was created by University Director of University Housing J Courson.
\nCourson said he thinks students benefit from the race because they get to know each other by creating their beds—students often decorate them in themes and colors that reflect their individual organizations.
\n\u201cStudents who might not otherwise get a chance to know each other can develop friendships while preparing for the bed race,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Family Day is open to students and families as well as community and alumni who want to come out and share the excitement. The following schedule will allow you and your family to plan their day.<\/p>\n
FAMILY DAY 2009
\nSchedule of Events
\nSaturday, October 3rd
\n11 a.m. \u2013 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
Join the fun on Family Day!<\/p>\n
11 a.m. \u2013 3p.m. Organization Fair – by SAU Duck Pond
\n11 a.m. Intrasquad Mulerider Baseball Game
\n1 p.m. RHA 29th Annual Bed Race \u2013 Crescent Drive
\n2 p.m. Family Reception – Band Hall
\n2:30 p.m. Annual Great Greek Canoe Race
\n4 p.m. Mulegating – Welcome Center
\n6 p.m. Mulerider Football – SAU vs. Harding<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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