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Angela Carter 杏吧原版�24 and Natalie Carter 杏吧原版�24 were excited to spend a recent Saturday with their parents on campus. Their parents had made the trip from Philadelphia to spend Family Day with their twin daughters and to enjoy the many activities offered as part of the event.

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Their parents were also excited to spend time with them on campus. Their father, Al Carter, was excited to watch the team play, and their mother, Alicia Green-Carter, appreciated getting to see the University.

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An annual event that enables students杏吧原版� parents, guardians, families, and friends to visit them and explore the campus, Family Day aims to build a sense of community and gives students an opportunity to share with their loved ones the many opportunities and resources the University has to offer.

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Families made memories together on campus, taking photos with Charlie, at the Charger statue, inside a balloon photo frame, and at a photo booth. Students and their families played lawn games together, enjoyed the interactive inflatables set up in the Bixler Quad, and created intention bracelets 杏吧原版� a fun activity that enabled them to take with them a wearable souvenir of Family Day. That was something the Pickow family was excited to do together.

Ashley Pickow 杏吧原版�26 just started her first year as a Charger, and she was excited to get to see her parents again and show them the campus.

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Her parents came from Long Island to take part in Family Day. They enjoyed seeing their daughter and the many activities offered on campus.

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Families cheered on the Chargers as they faced on the gridiron, winning 54-26. That evening, the team also faced American International, tying 0-0.

Family Day was an opportunity for families to tour residence halls and visit the Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion, which hosted an open house. The University community made sure families felt welcome, and many staff members and students 杏吧原版� including Prudhviraj Boddu 杏吧原版�24 M.S. 杏吧原版� were on campus to welcome them with a smile.

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