A full list of events, including additional information about selected events, can be found by visiting the website for the Office of the Dean of Students<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Weekend schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Oct. 4 \u2013 Family Weekend Begins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Yellow Boat<\/strong> \u201cThe Yellow Boat\u201d is a theater production based on the true story of Benjamin Saar, who was born with congenital hemophilia. The young boy died at the age of 8 from AIDS-related complications after receiving a transfusion. A cast of eight students tell the story of how the boy coped with the physical and emotional pain through paintings and other works of art. Robert Yowell<\/strong>, theatre professor and director said, \u201cThis play with pull ever so gently on your heart strings.\u201d General admission is $18. NAU faculty, staff and seniors (over 65) are $15. Students with any valid college ID and children 18 and under are $11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Casino Night<\/strong> The School of Hotel and Restaurant Management will host the 26th<\/sup> annual Casino Night. All family members are encouraged to attend. \u201cFunny money\u201d is used and converted into tickets to wage bets on raffle and silent auction prizes. This year, the event boasts 65 blackjack tables, six roulette, two craps, 12 Texas Hold \u2018em, three Pai Gow, three Let-It-Ride tables and bingo games. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Love is a Plaintive Song<\/strong> \u201cLove is a Plaintive Song\u201d follows the story of a girl\nexpressing the ups and downs in her life to her psychiatrist in a way that\nimitates operatic and musical theatre repertoire. Eric Gibson<\/strong>, lyric theater director said, \u201cHer stories take musical\nform, including the best fights, love scenes, love triangles and mix-ups known\nin opera and musical theatre repertoire.\u201d Graduate student Addison Mauro<\/strong> will conduct more than 25 School of Music students\nand three pianists through the musical works of several classic composers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additional performances are 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 and 2:30\np.m. on Oct. 6. General admission is $15. NAU faculty, staff and seniors (over\n65) are $10. NAU and CCC students with an ID are free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Oct. 5 \u2013 Game Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Family 5K Run & 2 Mile Walk<\/strong> Registration for the event starts at 6:30 a.m. and the race\nstarts at 8 a.m. Participants are required to register on site and the first\n250 people will receive a free T-shirt. Participation in the event is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ultimate Family Fun Zone<\/strong> Residence Life is hosting fun, outside events featuring\ninflatable rides, yard games and rock climbing. Admission is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recognition of Academic Achievement Ceremony<\/strong> President Rita Cheng<\/strong> and NAU academic leaders host a ceremony to recognize undergraduates who have completed 30 academic units as of spring 2019 with GPAs in the top 10 percent of NAU students. Admission is free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Lumberjack Street Fair (BBQ)<\/strong> NAU Dining Services will offer tasty street fair food in a\nrelaxed atmosphere prior to the big football game. General admission is $15.\nStudents without a meal plan are $10 and youth are $8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NAU Football vs. Northern Colorado <\/strong>![\"\"](\"http:\/\/in.nau.edu\/news\/wordpresst\/uploads\/sites\/153\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/0-1024x536.jpg\")
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6 p.m., Studio Theater<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7-10 p.m., du Bois Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7:30 p.m., Kitt Recital Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6:30-10 a.m., J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9 a.m.-Noon, Central Quad<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9:30-11 a.m., Ardrey Memorial Auditorium <\/p>\n\n\n\n
11:30 a.m., Capital Assets and Services Parking Lot <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4 p.m., J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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