Every Friday is Purple Friday at UE. Be sure to wear your school colors, even if you can't join us in person!
Time
Events
8:30 a.m - 3:00 p.m.
UE Volunteer Summit Schroeder Family School of Business Administration Building The UE Volunteer Summit is a one-day on-campus experience specifically designed for all active UE alumni and parent volunteers as well as members of all the University's governing and advisory boards. Small discussion groups and focused volunteer workshops allow you to share your experiences with other volunteers, learn best practices and generate great ideas to get others involved with UE.
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Homecoming Headquarters open Lobby, Ridgway University Center Check in at headquarters when you arrive on campus for a schedule of events, a campus map, name tag, refreshments, a warm UE welcome and a free lunch ticket for Saturday!
3:00 p.m.
Campus Tour Depart from Homecoming Headquarters
3:00 p.m.
Science Advisory Council Expert Panel with Dr. Josh Fessel ‘99 and Dr. Allen McCutchan ‘64 Vectren Lecture Hall, Room 100, Koch Center for Engineering and Science
4:00 p.m.
Ridgway University Center Grand Opening Ceremony
5:00 and 7:30 p.m.
State Farm MVC Men’s Soccer Tournament Semifinal Matches Black Beauty Field at Arad McCutchan Stadium $10 adult, $8 youth (under 18) or senior (65 and over) for all-session pass (includes Wednesday, Friday and Saturday matches) $7 single session ticket
6:00 p.m.
UE Reception: Class Reunions and Phi Kappa Tau Anniversary The Centre, Downtown Evansville All reunion celebrants and their guests may enjoy hors d'oeuvres and have a chance to mingle prior to the reunion dinners.
7:00 p.m.
Phi Kappa Tau 40th Anniversary Celebration Dinner The Centre, Downtown Evansville $35 per person All Phi Kappa Tau brothers and their guests celebrate the 40th anniversary of Delta Beta's chartering at UE at their own dinner and then join other alumni at the UE reunion party.
7:00 p.m.
Class Reunion Dinners The Centre, Downtown Evansville $35 per person All class years ending in 3 and 8 celebrate their UE graduation anniversaries. Enjoy a meal with your class, then join the festivities with all alumni at the Come Together: UE Reunion Party.
8:00 p.m.
Into the Woods, University of Evansville Theatre Production Shanklin Theatre $10 per person
8:30 - 11:00 p.m.
Come Together: UE Reunion Party Ballroom, The Centre, Downtown Evansville Cost is included with reunion and Phi Kappa Tau dinners. $10 for all other alumni. Twist and Shout, a Beatles tribute band from Chicago featuring Rob Gallas '73, performs for reunion participants, other alumni and current UE students.
Saturday, November 15
Time
Events
8 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Homecoming Headquarters open Lobby, Ridway University Center
8:00 a.m.
Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting Eykamp Hall, Ridgway University Center
9:00 a.m.
Phi Kappa Tau Open House and Continental Breakfast 2016 E. Walnut Street
9:00 a.m.
Science Alumni and Emeriti Faculty Social Ridgway University Center
10:00 a.m.
First Annual Homecoming Alumni Speaker featuring Dr. Allen McCutchan ‘64 Eykamp Hall, Ridgway University Center
10:30 a.m.
Campus Tour Depart from Homecoming Headquarters
11:00 a.m.
Homecoming Parade Starts at Carson Center on Walnut Street The Student Homecoming Committee offers a lively, celebratory parade of campus and community groups and participants. Past homecoming kings and queens are encouraged to participate in the parade. If interested contact alumni@evansville.edu before November 1. The parade will make its way around campus and end outside of the new Ridgway University Center at the Purple Pep Rally.
11:30 a.m.
Purple Pep Rally Ridgway University Center Get Pumped up and cheer on the Purple Aces as they prepare to jump start their season!
Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Ridgway University Center Homecoming Bazaar All registered alumni participants receive a free lunch ticket to dine at the University's newest facility. Music, games and student booths fill the newly opened Ridgway University Center. Alumni are encouraged to roam the building and register for prize drawings! Chad Gentry '03 and his band are performing.
Noon - 1:45 p.m.
Estate Planning Workshop and Luncheon Eykamp Hall, Ridgway University Center Kristina Setzekorn, financial planning associate with Smith Barney, a division of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and member SIPC, presents a free estate planning seminar luncheon that discusses the various charitable giving vehicles and considerations for their selection. In addition to a discussion of the start-up and ongoing maintenance of various planned giving vehicles such as charitable remainder trusts, control and complexity will be discussed to assist you in making the most informed decision regarding your charitable giving.
Noon
Class of 1948 60th Anniversary Lunch Home of Ariel Schrodt '48, 6477 Hillsgate Court, Newburgh Members of the Class of '48 and other cohort classes are invited to attend this complimentary reunion lunch.
2:00 p.m.
Dr. Marvin E. Hartig '48 Dedication and Scholarship Announcement Ceremony Lobby, Olmsted Administration Hall
4:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Aces Basketball Pre-game Dinner Tunnel, Roberts Stadium $10 per person, children 6 and under are free A great place for reunion participants and all alumni to meet for pre-game festivities: food, live music and the big purple guy himself are in the tunnel area of the stadium before the women's and men's first home regular season games.
5:00 p.m.
Aces Women’s Basketball vs. East Tennessee State Roberts Stadium $11 per person (ticket good for both games) $8 for children 12 and under To receive this discounted ticket price and be in the homecoming block, please register by October 31. After that date, tickets are available by calling 812-488-ACES.
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Reunion Reception for Mac's Boys Tunnel, Roberts Stadium All basketball alumni who played for Arad McCutchan are invited back for a pre-game gathering. The Roberts Stadium floor will be dedicated in honor of coach McCutchan during the pre-game festivities.
7:05 p.m.
Aces Men's Basketball vs. Austin Peay University Roberts Stadium $11 per person (ticket good for both games) $8 for children 12 and under To receive this discounted ticket price and be in the homecoming block, please register by October 31. After that date, tickets are available by calling 812-488-ACES.
8:00 p.m.
Into the Woods, University of Evansville Theatre Production Shanklin Theatre $10 per person
9:00 p.m.
Phi Kappa Tau 40th Anniversary Celebration Post-game Social and Fundraiser The Pub, 1348 Division Street $5 per person
Sunday, November 16
Time
Events
10:30 a.m.
Homecoming Chapel Service Neu Chapel
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Homecoming Brunch Eykamp Hall, Ridgway University Center This brunch honors the 40+ Club class members (1968 and before). All classes are invited to attend. There is no cost for 40+ Club members and their guests. The cost for all others is $15 per person.
1:00 p.m.
Catholic Mass Neu Chapel
2:00 p.m.
Into the Woods, University of Evansville Theatre Production Shanklin Theatre $10 per person
2:00 p.m.
State Farm MVC Men’s Soccer Tournament Finals Black Beauty Field and Arad McCutchan Stadium $10 adult, $8 youth (under 18) or senior (65 and over) all session pass (includes Wednesday, Friday and Sunday matches) $7 single session ticket
7:00 p.m.
Homecoming Jazz Concert Wheeler Concert Hall Featuring both UE student Jazz Ensembles
SPECIAL HOTEL RATES Two hotels are offering special rates for UE alumni and their guests. Hilton Garden Inn, 220 Eagle Crest Drive – special UE rate is $104 for a standard King room, if booked by November 1. To make reservations contact 812 476-4000, or 877-STAYHGI or Evansville.hgi.com. (group code UOE).
Executive Inn, 600 Walnut Street, - special UE rate is $69 for a standard king room, if booked by November 1. To make reservations, contact 877 424-0888. Be sure to ask for the University of Evansville block rate.
For a listing of other hotels in the Evansville area click here.
HOMECOMING HEADQUARTERS Stop by headquarters in the new Ridgway University Center for a schedule of events, a campus map, and refreshments. Headquarters will be staffed during the following times: Friday, November 14, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE Hours of operation Friday, November 14, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 16, Closed
STUDENT FITNESS CENTER Hours of operation Friday, November 14, 6:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday, November 15, 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday, November 16, 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
PHOTOGRAPHY FROM WITHIN Alumni are welcome to view the latest exhibit in Krannert Gallery during Homecoming weekend. “Photography From Within” features work done exclusively by UE faculty, staff and students. This is not an exhibition of professionals – all levels of photography skill and expertise will be displayed.
PARKING ON CAMPUS Alumni are welcome to park on the front oval. Lots are open at the corners of Lincoln and Rotherwood Avenues, Lincoln and Weinbach Avenues, and Walnut Street and Rotherwood Avenue.