21 Parents of newly enrolled students at The University of Memphis will sample college life for themselves this month. On Saturday, Sept. 21, The U of M will hold its first annual Parents Weekend throughout the campus. Opening events will include receptions at the University's residence halls from 10 a.m. until noon.
Admission is free.
President V. Lane Rawlins and football Coach Rip Scherer will speak during a noon picnic on Alumni Mall featuring Corky's famous barbecue and the popular musical group Sound Fuzion. The U of M Tigers will battle the Tulane Green Wave at 7 p.m. at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium. Free transportation will be available on chartered buses carrying students to and from the game. Those holding tickets to the game will receive free admission to the annual Mid-South Fair, located adjacent to the Liberty Bowl. Reservations for lodging, lunch and game tickets are due by Wednesday, Sept. 11.