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 There is a general admission fee for the event and some of the
events have addition ticket requirements.
Tickets are available through the Kirkland Fine Arts Center
Ticket Office, by phone at 217.424.6318 or online at
kirklandfinearts.com
The following is a full listing of events.
Friday, Sept. 19 Choral Concertino
6 p.m.
Central Christian Church
650 W. William St., Decatur
A choral presentation featuring four of the Millikin choirs
including both freshmen ensembles (Millikin Men and Women). This is
an individual family option; transportation not provided.
Public Observation Night with the Society of Physics Students
7 p.m.
Leighty-Tabor Science Center Roof
(If the sky doesn’t cooperate, this event will be switched to
Saturday evening at 7 p.m.)
Millikin University Campus
Come and take a look at the stars (weather permitting) on the roof
of Leighty-Tabor Science Center. Gaze through our telescopes and
learn more about the night sky. Ask questions and learn more from
our faculty and students.
Drive-In Movie on the Quad
8 p.m.
Richards Treat University Center (RTUC) – Rain Location
Millikin University Campus
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a current movie on a
36’ outdoor movie screen.
Saturday, Sept. 20
Parent Association Meeting
10 a.m.
Richards Treat University Center (RTUC), Lindsay-Schaub Room
Millikin University Campus
All parents are welcomed to attend to find out ways to be involved
at Millikin and how to continue to support their students.
UCB Street Festival
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Arrival Court
Millikin University Campus
A marketplace with games, information from student organizations,
and live music entertainment.
Lunch Alumni Association Fundraiser
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Arrival Court
Millikin University Campus
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.
Children’s Show – “The Planet of the Perfectly Awful People”
1 p.m.
Albert Taylor Theatre, Shilling Hall
Millikin University Campus
Tickets required
The first girl into outer space, Abbie Anderson of Peach Grove,
Pennsylvania, is on her way to Venus as Earth’s goodwill ambassador.
Suddenly her rocket ship goes off course and she crash-lands on the
planet Meanus, home of three perfectly awful people: Lord Groucho,
Lady Grumble and Sir Groan. Abbie is imprisoned with another
intruder, Zebulon Zook from Mirth. In a literal battle of wits, the
two youngsters out-duel their adversaries, who eventually learn that
it’s more fun to be good-natured than perfectly awful.
 Taste of
MSC
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Richards Treat University Center (RTUC), Lower Level
Millikin University Campus
Ticket required
The Multicultural Student Council (MSC) is the governing body of ten
under-represented student organizations. These organizations will
offer an opportunity for tasting food from various cultures, and
interacting with Millikin’s diverse student body. Each ticket buys
one sample of your choice.
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Millikin Men’s Soccer
7 p.m.
Frank M. Lindsay Field
Millikin University Campus
Come and cheer on the Millikin men’s soccer team as they take on
Aurora University under the lights on the new turf field.
Collage Concert
7:30 p.m.
Kirkland Fine Arts Center
Millikin University Campus
The Collage Concert showcases Millikin University’s leading
performance ensembles in a delightful evening of musical
variety.
The concert will include the University Choir, under the
direction of Brad Holmes, the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, under the
direction of Gary Shaw, the String Arts Ensemble, under the
direction of Michael Luxner, OneVoice, under the direction of
Stephen Widenhofer, Jazz Band I, under the direction of Randy
Reyman, Guitar Ensemble I, under the direction of Manley
Mallard, and the Percussion Ensembles, under the direction of
Brian Justison.
General Admission Tickets are $9 and are available through the
Kirkland Fine Arts Center Ticket Office, by phone at
217.424.6318 or online at kirklandfinearts.com.
UCB – Intensity Game Show
9 p.m.
Richards Treat University Center (RTUC)
Millikin University Campus
The University Center Board (UCB) will provide an exclusive game
show style battle that not only includes teams but the audience
participates as well. The self-contained intense competition
utilizes a state-of-the-art response system to make sure the
competition is strong every second. The audience can also win
cash prizes.
Sunday, Sept. 21
Fall Family Brunch
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Richards Treat University Center (RTUC), Wornick Dining Hall
Millikin University Campus
The brunch will be an opportunity for students, along with their
families and friends, to spend time with each other and current
faculty and staff. Entrance for Brunch can be purchased at the
door via cash or credit card. No pre-registration.
Children’s Show – “The Planet of the Perfectly Awful People”
1 p.m.
Albert Taylor Theatre, Shilling Hall
Millikin University Campus
Tickets: Children tickets $4, Adult tickets $6
The first girl into outer space, Abbie Anderson of Peach Grove,
Pennsylvania, is on her way to Venus as Earth’s goodwill
ambassador. Suddenly her rocket ship goes off course and she
crash-lands on the planet Meanus, home of three perfectly awful
people: Lord Groucho, Lady Grumble and Sir Groan. Abbie is
imprisoned with another intruder, Zebulon Zook from Mirth. In a
literal battle of wits, the two youngsters out-duel their
adversaries, who eventually learn that it’s more fun to be
good-natured than perfectly awful.
For further information on Fall Family Weekend contact the
Millikin Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement at
217.424.6335 or via e-mail at ise@millikin.edu. For directions,
maps, information on accommodations, and popular local eateries,
visit the Fall Family Weekend website at millikin.edu/ffw.
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