While you are visiting NC State, take advantage of these other exciting events and activities happening during Parents & Families Weekend. Enjoy!

NCSU Bookstores: Friday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sunday: closed.
The official bookstore of NC State University features textbooks, computers, school supplies, gifts, novelties, and a huge assortment of NC State memorabilia. All monies generated through the bookstore are returned to the university for need-based financial aid programs. The NCSU Bookstores are centrally located on campus at the end of Dunn Avenue, just passed Reynolds Coliseum and the Talley Student Center.

Joyner Visitor Center: Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
The E. Carroll Joyner Visitor Center is a first stop for visitors to North Carolina State University. The building's rotunda is full of multimedia exhibits that provide an overview of NC State's campus, programs and life. Self-guided campus walking tours and Wolfline bus information are also available. The visitor center is located at 1210 Varsity Drive near the intersection of Western Boulevard and Varsity Drive.)

Gregg Museum of Art & Design: Friday: Noon - 8 p.m., Saturday-Sunday: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Free and open to the public. The Museum of Art & Design is located in the Talley Student Center off Cates Avenue.

• Charles Ritchie – Sketchbooks · The drawings, prints, and sketchbooks of Charles Ritchie find inspiration in the artist’s suburban home. Small in size and created in series, the drawings employ watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink. The prints are based on the artist’s drawings and engage the techniques and materials of printmaking to reinvent the image. The artist’s sketchbooks have been kept continuously since 1977 and chart his creative process.

Witherspoon Campus Cinema: Witherspoon Student Center is located at the corner of Cates Avenue and Dan Allen Drive. Students $1.50 with NC State ID; guests $2.50.

HORTON HEARS A WHO (2008)

In the animated theatrical version of Dr. Seuss’ beloved book, Horton (Jim Carrey) the elephant decides to help the Whos in Whoville after hearing their cry from a speck of dust. His neighbors refuse to believe that anything lives in such a small environment but Horton stands by the Whos saying, “After all, a person is a person, no matter how small.”

Friday, September 26 at 10:00 PM,  Saturday, September 27 at 7:00 PM, Sunday, September 28 at 7:00 PM

INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL (2008)

Set in 1957, Crystal Skull pits an older Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) against agents of the Soviet Union, led by Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett) in the search for a crystal skull. With the aid of Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen) and his son, Mutt Williams (Shia LaBeouf), Indy must protect the West from Irina’s evil plans.

Rated PG-13 for adventure violence and scary images. 122 minutes

Friday, September 26 at 11:59 PM, Saturday, September 27 at 9:00 PM, Sunday, September 28 at 9:00 PM

JC Raulston Arboretum: Friday - Sunday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Stroll through NC State's nationally acclaimed gardens featuring the most diverse collection of plants adapted for landscape use in the southeastern United States. The Arboretum is located at 4415 Beryl Road in Raleigh. For more information contact (919) 515-3132.

• Surround Yourself with Shady Characters · September 26-28, 2008 (Friday-Sunday). Throughout the seasons, woodlands are remarkable places. Whether ablaze in autumn color, stark and ghostlike in winter, fragile with spring buds, or lush and inviting in summer, trees bring undeniable beauty. Without trees, human habitation would be impossible. They are tied inextricably to our landscape by reducing erosion and retaining soil moisture. They are a renewable resource. They provide the canopy and shade beneath which woodland plants flourish. Trees help us conjure up memories of the woodland of our childhood hikes.
• Guided Tour of the JC Raulston Arboretum · Sunday, 2 p.m. (Free) Learn about the Arboretum's history, plants, and more.

First Year College Reception – Saturday, 10 a.m. FYC Commons, Cates Avenue, Room 104/106  Families of students in the First Year College are invited to join faculty and staff for coffee, bagels, and informal conversation.  Call 919-515-8266 for more information.

NC State Women’s Volleyball – Friday, 7:00 p.m.  Location: Reynolds Coliseum. Come watch the NC State Volleyball team in their ACC home opener as they take on the Boston College Eagles.  There will be prizes and giveaways throughout the match and the opportunity to participate in the on-court serving contest!  Don't miss out on this exciting event!