Fun Day At SU!

From the equine sportsmen of the Renaissance era to a champion stunt
biker of the 21st century, Fun Day: Explore SU brings an afternoon of
entertainment and educational events to campus Saturday, September 20.
Scheduled from 1-5 p.m., the event features two stunt shows by champion
mountain biker Mike Steidley, a Renaissance-themed section complete with
two live jousts and tours of the new Teacher Education and Technology
Center, along with some 50 other family fun activities. Steidley
demonstrates the “ups and downs” of stunt cycling at 1:15 and 3 p.m.
on the Fun Day Green. For those who prefer their entertainment from
another era, Paragon Jousting holds live Renaissance demonstrations at 2
and 4 p.m. on the Holloway Hall Lawn, along with Renaissance musicians
and strolling squires. A roving caricaturist provides portraits
throughout the day. Another highlight is the SU Chemistry Department’s
annual packed-house “Fire and Ice” demonstration, held in Devilbiss
Auditorium. This exciting show comes complete with explosions and ice
cream. Most festival activities are on the Fun Day Green, the expanse
of lawn between the Rt. 13 parking lot and Henson Science Hall. There
will be an inflatable moon bounce and obstacle course, arts and crafts
such as the Ward Museum’s duck carving with child-safe tools, games,
free prizes, a chance to be photographed with Sammy the Sea Gull and
much more. A hayride provides tours of the campus, stopping at the
Renaissance area, where families may enjoy historic demonstrations as
well as more modern attractions such as a dragon moon bounce. The wagon
also stops by Fulton Hall, with features even more crafts, exhibits and
demonstrations like pottery throwing. Children are encouraged to bring
sneakers for sports clinics or a bathing suit to take a dip in SU’s
pool. SU students, faculty and staff demonstrate some of their unique
talents, from using geographic information systems to take aerial
photographs to playing in bands including Pugsly and Elvis Who?, two of
this year’s live music performers. Paragon Jousting’s performance is
made possible, in part, by a grant from Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council,
awarded by the Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment
for the Arts. Fun Day activities are free and the public is invited.
Call 410-543-6030 or visit www.salisbury.edu/funday for more
information.