Who we are Family day delivers juggling, Deadwood by Karen Callanan - for the Index Thousands of visitors will soon pour into Kirksville for an annual University event. Family Day 1999 is set for Saturday. The University's Public Relations Office, along with assistance from the University's Parents Council, is planning several activities so families can choose the events that interest them, said Barb Holthaus, assistant director of public relations. It's a great day to be a part of, regardless of whether your parents come or not.
Students still have a good time because of the atmosphere of having visitors on campus.
The University Parents Council, representing all class levels of students, meets twice per year to discuss issues of interest to parents concerning Family Day and Visit Day in the spring. Freshman Zach Wotawa said his family will visit from St. Louis on Family Day. Because of the limited accommodations in the area, the event is planned for one day rather than a weekend. It is also late enough in the semester that parents have a break after moving the students into Kirksville. Junior Amy Metzger said her family will visit just for the day.