• Friday, Nov. 7th
  Pick up Welcome Packet outside of the University Bookstore, on the Ground Floor of the Iowa Memorial Union between the hours of 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM.


• Packet Includes: Gameday Breakfast tickets, Friday and Saturday night entertainment tickets, Family Weekend shirts (if ordered), Welcome & Information pamphlet, other helpful information and discount coupons.
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  The University Bookstore will have extended hours and remain open until 8:00 PM Friday.  Use the discount coupon found in the Welcome Packet to shop for your Hawkeye gear!

The Hawkeye, Iowa Memorial Union
Friday, November 7th, 2008
8:00PM

Hubbard Park, next to the IMU
Rain Location, IMU Main Lounge

8 AM - 11 AM

Whether you are touring the museums or going to the game, join us for breakfast on Hubbard Park. Each family that registers for Family Weekend automatically gets three (3) tickets to the Gameday Breakfast. If you need additional tickets ($12 ea.), please order them when you register.

The UI Mom & Dad of the Year will be announced as part of the breakfast. Finally, during the event you & your family can have your picture taken with the giant, inflatable Herky, get your free (temporary) tattoo, and play traditional tailgating games Baggo or Ladder golf.


Breakfast will be served from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM regardless of the time of kick-off for the Hawkeye Football Game. "The Pancake Man" will be serving pancakes hot off the griddle and may even challenge you to catch them in mid-air. Currently The "Pancake Man" holds the world record for the fastest pancake flipper. His special grills can dish out 96 pancakes every two minutes or up to 2,500 pancakes an hour! So if there is a line when you arrive, you won’t have to wait long!!!

Below we have listed our tentative menu.



• Pancakes
• Sausage
• Muffin
• Yogurt/Granola
• Fresh Fruit Salad
• Juice/Coffee/Water/Hot Chocolate

• As an alternative to the football festivities, let us take you to the Amana Colonies, where you can learn about their history, visit the famous Woolen Mill and Furniture Shop, and browse in the many shops available in Main Amana. Door-to-door transportation service from the Iowa Memorial Union to Main Amana. Door-to-door transportation service from Iowa Memorial Union to Main Amana.
• Two times will be available:
  Shuttle 1 - All-day 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  Shuttle 2 - Afternoon 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The New York Times says he is, “Thoroughly Entertaining.” The Minneapolis Star Tribune says Derek Hughes is, “A superb magician with a gift for the unexpected and off-beat.” Family Weekend is excited to welcome Derek Hughes to the University of Iowa campus to entertain family members of all ages with his wit, slight-of-hand, and story-telling talent. Go to www.derekhughes.net/comedy/index.html.

Public ticket price: $10.00, can be purchased at the University Box Office.

The University of Iowa Dance Marathon cordially invites you to a fundraising brunch on to support University of Iowa Children's Hospital. During the brunch students, staff, and patients will share their Dance Marathon stories and experiences. As one of the most successful student-run organizations on campus, Dance Marathon works to raise awareness and financial support for children and families treated with cancer. Since 1994 Dance Marathon has become one of the largest student philanthropies in the United States. The proceeds from this event will benefit children being treated for cancer at University of Iowa Children's Hospital. Please visit www.dancemarathon.org to find out more about our organization. Thank you!

There are many things to do on campus and in the Iowa City/Coralville area during your visit for Family Weekend.

Visit the beautifully restored University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum. Nearly five years after a tragic fire destroyed the historic gold dome, this symbol of The University of Iowa is now open for tours. Admission is free.

The University of Iowa Museum of Art: From the art of Ancient America to the works of Regional Artists, there is much to see at the Museum of Art. Admission is free.

The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History: From a Giant Ice-Age Sloth, to the skeleton of an Atlantic Right Whale, you’ll be amazed at what you’ll see during your visit to the Museum of Natural History.

University of Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame: Photos, biographies, interactive displays, Nile Kinnick's Heisman Trophy…and more. Three floors of black-and-gold memories, the UI Athletics Hall of Fame is a must-see destination for all friends and fans of the intercollegiate athletics program at The University of Iowa.

Visit the Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, birthplace of Iowa’s only US President. Located just 10 miles east of Iowa City:

The Englert Theatre

Music, Sports, and ongoing exhibits in Iowa City: goiowacity.com.