Trivial knowledge to generate funds for CDFSC

Contact: Harriet Laird

STARKVILLE, Miss.--Those who have a vast knowledge of random facts and meaningless information can show off their talent during Trivia Night, Friday [Nov. 12], and help support the Child Development and Family Studies Center at Mississippi State.

Beginning at 7 p.m. in the Wise Center's Pegasus dining area, the event will raise funds to update and expand the current playgrounds adjacent to the center. Part of the School of Human Sciences, the CDFSC is an experiential lab where child development majors observe and interact with young children ranging in age from 8 weeks to 5 years.

According to Jan Taylor, CDFSC director, Trivia Night is one of several projects led by parents and teachers to raise funds for the playground upgrades, which will include incorporation of environmentally sensitive equipment and materials.

"Trivia Night is the brainchild of the center's parents who wanted to try a new approach to fundraising. Some of them had found this to be popular in other places they have lived, so we thought we would try this type of friendly competition with the Starkville and Mississippi State community," she said.

Tables are $90 for a team of six or individuals may register for $15. Those interested may register at http://www.uhlwolf.com/trivia/ through Thursday [Nov. 11] at 5 p.m.

The night's games will include eight rounds of trivia with 10 questions in each round. Topics will range from pop culture and history to sports and science. Refreshments also will be available.

Grand prize for the overall winning team is $180, with other prizes including Barnes & Noble, Chili's, Umi, Sweet Peppers and Dandy Doodlez gift certificates, and a gift item from The Lodge.

Along with the School of Human Sciences, other sponsors are C.C. Clark Inc. and WalMart.

For more information, contact Taylor at 662-325-7690 or e-mail her at jctaylor@humansci.msstate.edu.