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he Office of Parent Services welcomes you to the 3rd Annual Mississippi State
University Bulldog Family Weekend! We are so very excited you are here. Our main
goal is to give you a True Maroon Family experience. 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.
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HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND, HAIL STATE, AND GO DAWGS!
CAT WALKER
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
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PARKING.
Use your Bulldog Family Weekend 2015 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 91.307: Policies for Traffic Rules and Regulations
for the Campus and Streets of Mississippi State University http://www.msstate.edu/dept/
audit/PDF/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
andTwitter (@msuparents) and show us what all you are enjoying! #truemaroonfam
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 27
11:00 am
Bulldog Family Weekend Guest Speakers
Taylor Auditorium, McCool Hall
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Check-in
Leo Seal Jr. Football Complex
5:00 pm
Welcome Reception
Leo Seal Jr. Football Complex
Let us welcome you, southern style, as we showcase some
of MSU’s finest offerings…
Take a few minutes to tour the facilities, too.
Head downtown and enjoy all Starkville has to offer!
6:30 pm
Baseball Game v. University of Arizona
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Outside the Books
Scott Maynard, Director of Career Center and Cooperative
Education Program
2:00 pm
Baseball Game v. University of Arizona
Dudy Noble Field, Left Field Lounge
Join us as the Diamond Dawgs take on the University of
Arizona Wildcats! Head over to left field lounge for a little
hot chocolate and dessert.
6:30 pm
Baseball Game v. Samford University
Breakfast on your own
9:00 am & 10:00 am
Tours of Athletic Facilities
Mize Pavilion at Humphrey Coliseum
North Endzone of the Davis Wade Stadium
Take a moment to tour Mississippi State’s finest athletic
facilities. You must sign-up during check-in on Friday;
details provided then. Space for 30 on each tour.
Lunch on your own
A Little History about MSU & the State of Mississippi
Dr. Roy Ruby, Vice President for Student Affairs Emeritus
and Dean of the College of Education Emeritus
Dinner on your own - Head downtown and enjoy all
Starkville has to offer!
SUNDAY, MARCH 1
8:30 am – 10:30 am
Breakfast
Marketplace at Perry
Performance by Black Voices
4:30 pm
Baseball Game v. Samford University
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
Friday, February 27 / 5:00 pm / Leo Seal Jr. Football
Complex
Join us for a meet and greet Welcome Reception. Let
MSU administrators and Alumni Delegates kick off
your weekend in true Bulldog fashion.
ATHLETIC FACILITIES TOUR
Saturday, February 28 / 9:00 am & 10:00 am
Take a moment to tour our state-of-the-art athletic
facilities including the Mize Pavilion at Humphrey
Coliseum and the newly renovated North Endzone of
Davis Wade Stadium.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Saturday, February 28 / 11:00 am / Taylor Auditorium,
McCool Hall
A Little History About MSU & The State Of Mississippi
Dr. Roy Ruby, Vice President for Student Affairs Emeritus
and Dean of the College of Education Emeritus
Roy Ruby was reared in Yazoo City and Belzoni, Miss.
An alumnus of Mississippi State University, he earned
a bachelor’s degree in 1961 and a master’s in 1966, both
in political science. He also holds a doctorate in higher
education and student personnel from the University
of Mississippi. He worked for Mississippi State for 40
years, including over 17 years as vice president for
student affairs and three years as dean of the College
of Education. For one and a half years, he was both
vice president and dean simultaneously. Ruby retired
from MSU in 2004. In 2008, at the request of the board
of trustees, he served as interim president for several
months.
Ruby has been married to Patricia Randle from Canton,
Mississippi, for 50 years. They are the parents of two
children, Mary and Robert. Mary lives in Hoover,
Ala., and is the mother of their two grandsons. Robert
is a special agent with the FBI stationed in Jackson,
Mississippi.
Outside The Books
Scott Maynard, Director of Career Center and
Cooperative Education Program
Outside of the books, what skills are needed for success
in today’s job market? What do employers really look
for when interviewing that college graduate? These
questions and others will help students discover some
of the secrets of the trade and how to prepare for the
next chapter in their life. Parents will gain insight on
how to support your student so they don’t move back
home with you after graduation.
MISSISSIPPI STATE
BASEBALL
Saturday, February 28 / 2:00 pm / Dudy Noble Field,
Left Field Lounge
Join us Saturday, February 28 at 2:00 pm as the MSU
Bulldogs take on the University of Arizona Wildcats.
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:
Friday, February 27 at 6:30 pm v. University of Arizona
Saturday, February 28 at 2 pm v. University of Arizona
Saturday, February 28 at 6:30 pm v. Samford University
Sunday, March 1 at 4:30 pm v. Samford University
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BREAKFAST AT THE PERRY
Sunday, March 1 / 8:30 am – 10:30 am / Marketplace
at Perry
The Marketplace at Perry features a variety of
breakfast options to enjoy. Start your day 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).
MISSISSIPPI STATE GOLF
COURSE
Open Friday and Sunday 8:00 am – 5:45 pm, Saturday
7:30 am – 5:45 pm
Want to play nine 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. Enjoy nine holes
(cart included) at a discounted rate of $15 by simply
showing your Bulldog Family Weekend nametag. For
more information on MSU’s Golf Course and all the
latest golf apparel and merchandise, please visit www.
golf.msstate.edu.
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
two Gymnasiums, 1/8 mile jogging track, eight
racquetball courts, 500,000 gallon indoor swimming
pool, recreation room with table tennis, strength &
aerobic conditioning room, rock climbing wall, and
three 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://recsports.
msstate.edu/ We hope you enjoy the Sanderson as
much as our student body!
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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
Tours available Friday 8:00 am – 4:45 pm
The Mitchell Memorial Library tour is a self-guided tour in the Main Library of Mississippi State University. The tour
has several exhibits which are open to the public Monday through Friday, 8:00 am– 4:45 pm. Available on Saturday
by appointment only. These exhibits include:
•Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library Exhibit Room,
1st floor of the Mitchell Memorial Library
•Charles H. Templeton Music Museum, 4th floor of the
Mitchell Memorial Library
•The John Grisham Room, 3rd floor of the Mitchell
Memorial Library
•The Myrna Colley-Lee Exhibit, Grisham Room
•The John C. Stennis Collection, 3rd floor of the
Mitchell Memorial Library
•The G. V. “Sonny” Montgomery Collection, 3rd floor
of the Mitchell Memorial Library
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EXPLORE STARKVILLE
BREAKFAST
Barnes and Noble Starbucks Café
Chick-fil-A, Colvard Student Union, 1st Floor
City Bagel Café
Huddle House
Shipley Do-Nuts
Starkville Café
The Biscuit Shop
Waffle House
LUNCH/DINNER
Abner’s
Ali Baba
Applebee’s
Beef O’Brady’s
Bin 612
Buffalo Wild Wings
Cappe’s Steak House
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
Firehouse Subs
Harvey’s
Hungry Howie’s Pizza
Jimmy John’s
La Terraza
Larry’s Catfish and More
Little Dooey’s BBQ
Lost Pizza
McAlister’s Deli
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Mi Hacienda
Mugshots Grill and Bar
Newk’s
Oby’s Deli
OEC Japanese Express
Old Venice Pizza Company
Penn’s
Petty’s BBQ
Pita Pit
Restaurant Tyler
Rick’s Café
Ruby Tuesday
Starkville Café
Stromboli’s Italian Eatery
Subway
Sweet Peppers Deli
Taste of China
Thai Siam
The Beer Garden (Hotel Chester)
The Great Wall
The Veranda
Umi Japanese Restaurant
Upstairs at Tyler’s
Zaxby’s
DESSERTS
929 Coffee Bar
Aunt Marti’s Bakery
Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream and Yogurt
Bop’s
Cold Stone Creamery
Local Culture Frozen Yogurt
Shipley Do-Nuts
Strange Brew Coffee House
Tutti Frutti
The Cake Box by Sweet Temptations
MORE PLACES TO SEE AND THINGS TO DO
more msu athletics
February 28 / 1:00 pm / Humphrey Coliseum
Women’s Basketball v. Ole Miss – tickets only $5! www.hailstate.com
much mozart
February 28 / 7:30 pm / Lee Hall, Bettersworth Auditorium
The Starkville/MSU Symphony Orchestra will perform Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart’s Much Mozart.
The program will open with Mozart’s last symphony, the 41st, which
is nicknamed The Jupiter. It was called this after the fact based on the
strength and power of the finale fugato movement. It was considered
a colossal work worthy of the largest planet. The second half of the
program will be the Requiem, Mozart’s last work. He died before
completing all the movements, but the work was completed from
sketches by his students. Commissioned by a “mysterious stranger,”
the work was performed for the first time in memory of the composer.
The SSO will be joined by singers from the MSU Choral Department,
the MUW Choral Department under the direction of Dr. Phillip
Stockton, and the Starkville-MSU Symphony Chorus under the
direction of Dr. Doug Browning. Dr. Gary Packwood, Director of
Choral Activities at MSU will conduct the mass choir of over 250
singers and the orchestra as well as four MSU faculty members, Dr.
Tara Warfield, soprano, Dr. Jeanette Fontaine, Mezzo Soprano, Peter
Infanger, Bass, and Ryan Landis, Tenor who will perform as soloists
for the Requiem.
The Starkville Symphony continues to provide orchestra concerts that
are free.
collegiate recovery community open house
February 28 / noon – 2:00 pm / 140 Magruder Street
The Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) invites guests of
Bulldog Family Weekend to stop by for an Open House. The CRC
provides nurturing support to students in recovery from addictions
and eating disorders. The CRC promotes courage, hope, citizenship,
and love of humanity believing that recovery is the way to a better
and more fulfilling life academically, professionally, and spiritually.
CRC students will be available to share their experiences and answer
questions.
proof
February 27 & 28 / 7:30 pm / McComas Hall Main Stage
The Department of Communication and Theatre MSU will produce
David Auburn’s Proof. Winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize, Proof
tackles the line between genius and mental illness as a daughter deals
with the death of her Mathematician father. “Proof is…a play about
scientists whose scenic matters less than their humanity…All four
[characters]—whether loving, hating, encouraging or impeding one
another—are intensely alive, complex, funny, human,” John Simon,
New York. For tickets, visit www.comm.msstate.edu/theatre/.
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 since 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.
other outdoor recreational opportunities
Near Starkville are the John W. Starr Memorial Forest, an 8,200-acre
natural woodlands park, and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway,
which offers 1,000 miles of shoreline and 110,000 acres of land and
water for fishing, boating, skiing, camping, hiking, and swimming.
In addition, Starkville has a Parks and Recreation Department which
maintains six public parks within the city limits (662-323-2294,
www.cityofstarkville.org/index.aspx). Starkville in Motion promotes
bike trails, hiking trails, sidewalks, and more within the city (www.
starkvilleinmotion.org).
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, 662-323-0211
www.oktibbehaheritagemuseum.com
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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
Left Field Lounge 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 Lounge
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.
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.
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.
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Bulldogs in the Big Leagues
Fifty former Diamond Dawgs have played or coached at
the Major League Level. Current Major League players are:
Kendall Graveman (Athletics), Jonathan Papelbon (Phillies),
Paul Maholm (Dodgers), 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).
PLAYER TRIVIA
Gavin Collins SO-C
• 2014 All-SEC Freshman
• 2014 All-SEC Tournament Team
• Hit .360 in 30 total games in 2014 against SEC opponents
Seth Heck SR-INF
• 2014 SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year
• 2014 All-SEC Defensive Team
• Hit .319 in 35 total games in 2014 against SEC opponents
Ross Mitchell SR-LHP
• 2014 All-SEC Second Team
• 2014 Three-Time SEC Pitcher of the Week
• 2013 First-Team All-American
Wes Rea SR-1B
• 2015 Team Captain
• Member of the 2013 College World Series AllTournament Team
• Owns the best fielding percentage of any first baseman
in school history
Trevor Fitts SR-RHP
• Recorded a 2.58 ERA in 16 starts in 2014
• Ranked second in the SEC in fewest walks allowed
(15) in 2014
• Bulldogs went a team-best 12-4 when Fitts started
HAIL STATE
MAROON AND WHITE
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!
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.
(fight song)
(alma mater)
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-nine students
represent the 2014-15 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:
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 VIPs
MSU Athletic Department
Mitchell Memorial Library
MSU Dining
MSU Golf Course
Office of Parking & Transit Services
Office of the Dean of Students
Office of Public Affairs
Dr. Roy Ruby
Scott Maynard
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 of Memories
• 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
Twitter @msuparents
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