2016 Bulldog Family Weekend Guidebook

BULLDOG
FAMILY WEEKEND
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The Office of Parent Services welcomes you to the 4th Annual Mississippi State University
(MSU) Bulldog Family Weekend! We are so very excited you are here. Our main goal
is to give you a True Maroon Family experience because
! Relax, enjoy,
and let us help you see why your student loves being a Bulldog! Please let our staff know
if we can do anything to make your weekend at MSU even better.
HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND, HAIL STATE, AND GO DAWGS!
CAT WALKER, PH.D.
Director of Parent Services
Office: 662.325.3611
Cell: 662.418.2441
Fax: 662.325.0637
Email: parents@saffairs.msstate.edu
Instagram @msuparents
Twitter @msuparents
Facebook MSU – Parent Services
PARKING.
Use your Bulldog Family Weekend 2016 parking pass to park for free this weekend.
Visitor permits are required of all who visit campus unless metered parking is used.
Anyone who parks in metered parking must pay the meter. You may not park in any
of the following without proper authorization: Gated, Handicap, Service, Reserved or
Exclusive Service Parking. Do not exceed the posted length of time where “time” parking
is in effect. STUDENT AFFAIRS OP 95.501: Traffic and Parking Rules and Regulations
http://policies.msstate.edu/policypdfs/91307.pdf
WEAR YOUR NAMETAG.
Please wear your nametag to all events. We want to know who you are and who you
belong to!
EXPLORE STARKVILLE.
We encourage you to explore the city while you’re here!
www.starkville.org
CONNECT.
We want you to take time to get to know other Bulldog Families. Follow us on instagram
and twitter (@msuparents) and show us what all you are enjoying! #weringtruefam
BASEBALL.
Pay special attention to our baseball fun facts in this guide.
COMPLETE OUR SURVEY.
Next week you will receive an email with a survey to evaluate Bulldog Family Weekend.
Please take a few minutes to give us your thoughts about the weekend so we can make
our next Bulldog Family Weekend even better.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Check-in & Welcome Reception
Leo Seal Jr. Football Complex anytime between 3pm and 7pm
Let us welcome you, southern style, as we showcase some
of MSU’s finest food offerings.
Take a few minutes to tour the facilities, too!
4:30 pm
Baseball Game v. University of Massachusetts – Lowell
Head downtown and enjoy all Starkville has to offer!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Breakfast on your own
9:00 am & 10:00 am
Tours of Athletic Facilities
Southwest Plaza of the Davis Wade Stadium
Take a moment to tour one of Mississippi State’s finest
athletic facilities. You must sign-up during check-in on
Friday; details provided then. Space for sixty on each tour.
Lunch on your own
11:00 am
Baseball Game v. Nicholls State University
Dudy Noble Field, Left Field Lounge
Join us as the Diamond Dawgs take on the Nicholls State
Colonels! Head over to Left Field Lounge for a little hot
chocolate and some yummy dessert & popcorn.
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3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Games!
Barnes and Noble at MSU, café area
Ready for a little break? Head over to Barnes and Noble at
MSU and challenge your student to a board game.
3:30 pm
Baseball Game v. University of Massachusetts – Lowell
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
ThinkFast Gameshow
Colvard Student Union, Bill R. Foster Ballroom
Interested in learning about MSU history and traditions?
Grab the family and head to the Union for a little bit of
trivia. Participants can win cash and other prizes.
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Dinner on your own - Head downtown and enjoy all
Starkville has to offer!
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28
8:30 am – 10:30 am
Breakfast with President Keenum
Fresh Food Company
Grab a hot breakfast and hear from MSU’s President,
Dr. Mark Keenum, at 9:00 am.
3:30 pm
Baseball Game v. Nicholls State University
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ALL WEEKEND LONG
MSU Golf Course will offer a $15 discounted rate for 9 holes with a cart and 20% off merchandise in the golf shop.
Joe Frank Sanderson Recreational Sports Center will be open to all registered Bulldog Family Weekend guests.
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GUIDE TO YOUR WEEKEND
WELCOME RECEPTION
BREAKFAST WITH THE PRESIDENT
Join us for a meet and greet Welcome Reception. Let
MSU administrators and Alumni Delegates kick off your
weekend in true Bulldog fashion.
Fresh Food Company features a variety of breakfast options
to enjoy. Finish your weekend with a hot, southern breakfast.
Indulge in a variety of fresh fruit or warm up with a bowl
of grits. Separate ticket required for admission (provided at
check-in). Remarks by President Keenum at 9:00 am.
Friday, February 26 / 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Leo Seal Jr. Football Complex
ATHLETIC FACILITIES TOUR
Saturday, February 27 / 9:00 am & 10:00 am
Davis Wade Stadium
Take a moment to tour the newly renovated North
Endzone of the Davis Wade Stadium, one of our state of
the art athletic facilities.
MISSISSIPPI STATE BASEBALL
Saturday, February 27 / 11:00 am
Dudy Noble Field, Left Field Lounge
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Join us Saturday, February 27 at 11:00 am as the MSU
Bulldogs take on the Nicholls State University Colonels.
Head out to Left Field Lounge to grab a snack and get a
“student” view of the game. Separate ticket required for
admission (provided at check-in). Passes are good for the
entire four game series:
Sunday, February 28 / 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Fresh Food Company
MISSISSIPPI STATE GOLF COURSE
Open Friday and Sunday 8:00 am – 5:45 pm
Saturday 7:30 am – 5:45 pm
Want to play 9 holes at one of the top 30 collegiate golf courses
in the nation? Mississippi State’s very own golf course can
provide a great playing experience during Bulldog Family
Weekend visit. Enjoy 9 holes (cart included) at a discounted
rate of $15 by simply showing your Bulldog Family Weekend
nametag. Also, receive a 20% discount for Bulldog Family
Weekend guests at the golf shop. For more information
on MSU’s Golf Course and all the latest golf apparel and
merchandise, please visit www.golf.msstate.edu.
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Friday, February 26 at 4:30 pm
v. University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Saturday, February 27 at 11:00 am
v. Nicholls State University
Saturday, February 27 at 3:30 pm
v. University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Sunday, February 28 at 3:30 pm
v. Nicholls State University
THINKFAST GAMESHOW
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Saturday, February 27 / 5:00pm to 7:00 pm
Colvard Student Union, Bill R. Foster Ballroom
ThinkFast Interactive game show with trivia questions
that even include areas under MSU history and traditions.
Participants can win cash and other prizes. A great event
for parents and students!
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JOE FRANK SANDERSON CENTER
Open Friday until 7:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Throughout the Bulldog Family Weekend, please do not
hesitate to stop by the Joe Frank Sanderson Center. The
“Sanderson” is the campus recreation facility. The facility
provides approximately 150,000 square feet of recreation
space. This space includes 2 Gymnasiums, 1/8 mile jogging
track, 8 racquetball courts, 500,000 gallon indoor swimming
pool, recreation room with table tennis, strength & aerobic
conditioning room, rock climbing wall, and 3 aerobic/dance
studios. The Sanderson is open to all family members who are
participating in Bulldog Family Weekend. As you enter the
Sanderson you will supply your nametag which will grant you
access. As a family member you will have to sign a waiver to
enter the facility. All accommodations will be open to you as
a participant of Bulldog Family Weekend. The Sanderson has
locker room and shower facilities. For more information please
visit http://www.recsports.msstate.edu. We hope you enjoy the
Sanderson as much as our student body!
EXPLORE STARKVILLE
BREAKFAST
Chick-fil-A, Colvard Student Union, 1st Floor
City Bagel Café
Huddle House
Starkville Café
Barnes and Noble Starbucks Café
Shipley Do-Nuts
The Biscuit Shop
Waffle House
LUNCH/DINNER
Abner’s
Applebee’s
Beef O’Brady’s
The Beer Garden (Hotel Chester)
Bin 612
Buffalo Wild Wings
Bulldog Burger Company
Bully’s Burgers and Wings
Casa Bravo Mexican Restaurant
Central Station Grill
Chili’s Bar & Grill
China Garden
Christy’s Hamburgers
City Bagel Café
Commodore Bob’s Yacht Club
Dave’s Dark Horse Tavern
Denny’s
Dickey’s Barbecue
Domino’s
Firehouse Subs
The Great Wall
The Guest Room
Harvey’s
Hungry Howie’s Pizza
Jimmy John’s
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Larry’s Catfish and More
La Terraza
Little Dooey’s BBQ
Lost Pizza Co.
McAlister’s Deli
Mi Hacienda
Mugshots Grill and Bar
Newk’s
Oby’s Deli
OEC Japanese Express
Old Venice Pizza Company
Panda Express
Papa John’s Pizza
Penn’s
Petty’s BBQ
Pita Pit
Pizza Hut
Popeye’s
Restaurant Tyler
Rick’s Café
Ruby Tuesday
Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina
Starkville Café
Stromboli’s Italian Eatery
Subway
Sweet Peppers Deli
Sonic
Taco Bell
Taste of China
Thai Siam
Two Brothers Smoked Meats
Umi Japanese Restaurant
Upstairs at Tyler’s
The Veranda
Zaxby’s
DESSERTS
929 Coffee Bar
Aunt Marti’s Bakery
Barnes & Noble Starbucks Café
Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream and Yogurt
Bop’s
Insomnia
Local Culture Frozen Yogurt
Shipley Do-Nuts
Strange Brew Coffee House
The Cake Box by Sweet Temptations
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MORE PLACES TO SEE AND THINGS TO DO
More MSU Athletics
February 27 / 1:00 pm / Humphrey Coliseum
Men’s Basketball v. University of South Carolina – tickets only $15
with code MSUFW! www.hailstate.com
February 27 / 10:00 am & 2:00 pm / A.J. Pitts Tennis Centre
Women’s Tennis v. University of Louisiana at Lafayette (10 am) &
Southern Mississippi (2 pm)
February 28 / 1:00 pm / Humphrey Coliseum
Women’s Basketball v. University of Alabama
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
February 26 & 27 / 7:30 pm / McComas Hall Main Stage
The Department of Communication and Theatre MSU will produce
an irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays, The Complete
Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was London’s longestrunning comedy. Join these madcap actors in tights as they weave
their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s works in one wild ride.
For tickets, visit www.comm.msstate.edu/theatre/.
Dance Marathon
February 26 / 6:00 pm / Newell Grissom Building
Ready to dance your socks off with your student, all for a good cause?
Dance Marathon is a nationwide movement involving college and
high school students at more than 400 schools across the country,
all raising money for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in
their community. The yearlong fundraising event culminates with a
night where the students stay on their feet through dancing, games
and entertainment in celebration of the total amount raised that year.
Mississippi State’s Dance Marathon will benefit Le Bonheur Children’s
Hospital in Memphis. Registration, donations and more information
may be found at http://statedm.weebly.com.
Celebration of Black Art
February 27 / 6:00 pm / Dorman Hall
The Black Student Association and Black Voices will be collaborating
to host an evening of poetry, monologues, singing, & dance. This
event is free of charge.
Starkville Arts Walk
The Arts Walk is a self-guided walking tour starting in the Cotton
District through downtown Starkville. Visit businesses that feature
the work of local artists in their stores. You can also visit historical
buildings and neighborhoods, the community theatre, and farmers
market. Visit artswalk.starkvilleinmotion.org for more details.
Mitchell Memorial Library
Collection Tours
Friday 8:00 am – 4:45 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – noon, Special Collections
Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Collection, 1st floor of the Mitchell
Memorial Library
The John Grisham Room, 3rd floor of the Mitchell Memorial Library
Myrna Colley-Lee Collection, Grisham Room
The John C. Stennis Collection and the G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery
Collections, 3rd floor Mitchell Memorial Library
Charles H. Templeton, Sr. Music Museum, 4th floor of the Mitchell
Memorial Library
The Myrna Colley-Lee Exhibit, John Grisham Room
Special Collections-Mississippiana, University Archives, Rare Books,
Manuscripts, 3rd Floor Mitchell Memorial Library
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Cotton District
662-323-5132
thecottondistrict.net
The most photographed area in the community and a model for “New
Urbanism,” this district was formerly a collection of row houses and
shanties associated with the neighborhood cotton mill. This district is
now filled with award-winning, brightly colored buildings evocative
of Savannah, Charleston and New Orleans.
Downtown Starkville
662-323-3322
www.starkville.org
The city’s earliest identity as “Boardtown” disappeared with the
sawmill and boardwalks, but Starkville has kept the flavor and
character of its “boomtown” years around the turn of the 20th century.
Well-preserved churches and the 1925 Hotel Chester (on the National
Register of Historic Places) add character and charm.
Nash Street Historic District
MSU scholars and staff members built this neighborhood, Starkville’s
earliest subdivision, in Tudor-Revival, bungalow and craftsman styles,
dating from the 1930s and 1940s.
Greensboro Street Historic District
The cotton-hauling wagons that negotiated “Greensboro Road” to
the Tombigbee River were gone by the time Starkville’s prosperous
merchants and professionals made Greensboro Street the address of
choice for their Victorian, Tudor-Revival, bungalow and craftsman
homes from the 1860s through the 1930s.
Overstreet Historic District
These houses, built close to downtown and to Overstreet School (circa
1894), form Starkville’s largest historic district. Homes range from
ornate Queen Anne to mid- 20th century craftsman and bungalow
styles. An occasional cook’s house or smoke house can be seen behind
the main houses and are reminders of another era. The district is
bordered by Washington Street to the west, Wood Street to the south,
South Montgomery to the east, and Hogan Street to the north.
Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge
www.fws.gov/noxubee
The 48,000-acre Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, located 13 miles
south of Starkville, is home to bald eagles, as well as alligators, redcockaded woodpeckers, bobcats, and wild turkeys. Both hunting and
fishing are allowed, and birdwatchers, hikers and photographers can
enjoy numerous nature trails and observation points there, as well.
Starkville Entertainment
Starkville offers a variety of entertainment opportunities from
concerts to rodeos. Check the calendar of events at www.starkville.
org/calendar/calendar.php to see what’s coming up.
• The 10-screen Hollywood Premier Cinemas
movie theater, 662-320-9000, hollywoodpremiercinemas.com
• Roller skating at Skate Odyssey - 662-323-8821
• Southern Billiards - 662-323-7665
• Mississippi Horse Park, Agricenter and Fairgrounds,
662-325-9350
• Starkville Community Theatre, 662-323-6855,
www.sct-online.org
• Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum, www.
oktibbehaheritagemuseum.com, 662-323-0211
MISSISSIPPI STATE
BASEBALL FUN FACTS
Dudy Noble Field, Polk-Dement Stadium
Dudy Noble Field was built in 1967 and is one of the premier
venues in college baseball. Over the years Dudy Noble has
been nicknamed “The Dude”. Adjacent to The Dude is the
Palmeiro Center. The 68,000-square foot floor complex serves
as an indoor practice facility for both baseball and football.
Dudy Noble has served as the site of four SEC tournaments,
three NCAA District III tournaments, 12 NCAA Regional
Tournaments and one NCAA Super Regional.
Left Field Lounge TM
Left Field LoungeTM is home to some of the most highly prized
seats at Mississippi State baseball games. Beyond the outfield
fence you can find trucks, motor homes, and trailers that are
equipped with barbecue grills, plenty of seating, and food
and drinks for all. What began as a popular gathering spot for
students in the 1960’s, has transformed into college baseball’s
largest tailgate. Sports Illustrated dubbed Left Field LoungeTM
as, “#1 place to watch college baseball”.
First Round Draft Picks
First round draft picks have been a common occurrence over
the years at Mississippi State. The Bulldogs have produced 12
first round draft picks, most notably Will Clark and Rafael
Palmeiro (1985), and most recently Hunter Renfroe (2013).
Bulldog All-Stars
Mississippi State has had eight former players play in the Major
League All-Star Game. Jeff Brantley, Will Clark, Sammy Ellis,
Dave “Boo” Ferriss, Buddy Myer, Rafael Palmeiro, Jonathan
Papelbon, and Bobby Thigpen are all former Bulldogs who
have made an appearance in the game.
Bulldogs in the Big Leagues
Fifty-two former Diamond Dawgs have played or coached at
the Major League Level. Current Major League players are:
Ed Easley (Pirates), Kendall Graveman (Athletics), Jacob
Lindgren (Yankees), Jonathan Papelbon (Nationals), Tyler
Moore (Nationals), and Mitch Moreland (Rangers). Current
coaches are first base coach Chris Maloney (Cardinals),
Bobby Thigpen (White Sox) and 2014 American League
Manager of the Year Buck Showalter (Orioles).
Dakota Hudson – JR – RHP
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2016 D1 Baseball & Perfect Game Preseason AllAmerican
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Baseball America No. 20 College Prospect in
2016 MLB Draft
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Member of 2015 Cape Cod League Year-End AllLeague Team
Jacob Robson – JR – OF
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Hit .324 in 54 games in 2015
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Finished in the top-10 in the SEC in stolen bases
and on-base percentage in 2015
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2015 Cape Cod League All-Star
Brent Rooker – JR - OF
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2015 NECBL MVP
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2015 NECBL Most Improved Player
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Hit .297 in SEC play in 2015
College World Series
The Diamond Dawgs have advanced to the NCAA College
World Series in Omaha, Nebraska a total of nine times. These
years include: 1971, 1979, 1981, 1985, 1990, 1997, 1998, 2007,
and 2013.
Cody Brown – JR – OF
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2016 Preseason All-SEC (College Sports
Madness)
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Hit .309 in 51 games in 2015
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Led team with 14 doubles and tied for team lead
with two triples last year
Attendance Records
The Dude is home to the NCAA record for on campus
attendance. 15,586 fans attended a 6-5 win against bitter
rival Ole Miss on April 12, 2014. The 2007 Super Regional
set a record for the top two all-time highest attended Super
Regional games with 12,620 and 13,715 fans.
Gavin Collins – JR – INF/C
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2014 All-SEC Freshman
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2014 All-SEC Tournament Team
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Hit .360 in 30 total games in 2014 against
SEC opponents
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Hail State
(Fight Song)
Hail dear ’ole State,
Fight for that victory today.
Hit that line and tote that ball,
Cross the goal before you fall,
And then we’ll yell, yell, yell, yell!
For dear ’ole State we’ll yell like H-E-L-L!
Fight for Mis-sis-sip-pi State,
Win that game today!
Maroon and White
(Alma Mater)
In the heart of Mississippi
Made by none but God’s own hands
Stately in her nat’ral splendor
Our Alma Mater proudly stands.
State College of Mississippi,
Fondest mem’ries cling to thee.
Life shall hoard thy spirit ever,
Loyal sons we’ll always be.
Chorus:
Maroon & White! Maroon & White!
Of thee with joy we sing.
Thy colors bright, our souls delight,
With praise our voices ring.
Tho’ our life some pow’r may vanquish,
Loyalty can’t be o’er run;
Honors true on thee we lavish
Until the setting of the sun;
Live Maroon and White forever,
Ne’er can evil mar thy fame,
Nothing us from thee can sever,
Alma Mater we acclaim.
WHO ARE THE ALUMNI DELEGATES?
The Alumni Delegates program is an organization that serves as a liaison between Mississippi State University students and alumni.
Their purpose is to improve the understanding of the role of the Alumni Association by educating and involving students in activities
and events of the Association. Student involvement will help foster lifelong relationships while continuing to maintain the Alumni
Association’s mission. Alumni Delegates are today’s student leaders preparing to be tomorrow’s alumni leaders. Thirty-five students
currently represent the 2015-16 Alumni Delegate group. On behalf of the Office of Parent Services, we would like to thank the
Alumni Delegates and Libba Andrews for serving as our very important volunteers this weekend!
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THANK YOU TO:
Black Student Association
Black Voices
Center for Student Activities
Colvard Student Union
Jeff Davis, Ms. Libba Andrews & the Alumni Association
Greater Starkville Development Partnership
Joe Frank Sanderson Recreational Sports Center
Maroon VIP
MSU Athletic Department
MSU Dining
MSU Golf Course
Mitchell Memorial Library
Office of Parking & Transit Services
Office of the Dean of Students
Office of Public Affairs
President Keenum
Student Association
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Take Note
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STILL LOOKING FOR MORE TO DO? HERE’S OUR LIST OF MUST-HAVE MSU EXPERIENCES AND MEMENTOS.
• Take a picture with the Bully statue in front of the Union
• Visit the Chapel
• Take a picture on The Junction with the big Mississippi State
sign in the background
• Take a walk on the Drill Field
• Visit Starkville Cafe and see the Rebel by the counter
• Visit the bell on Bell Island
• Visit the MAFES Store
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CONTACT PARENT SERVICES
Office: 662.325.3611
Fax: 662.325.0637
Email: parents@saffairs.msstate.edu
parents.msstate.edu
Instagram @msuparents
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