Homecoming 2009 Reunion Weekend Schedule
Meet the Deadline, Get a Discount
Alumni who register for events by October 23 will receive a coupon good for a 15 percent discount at the University Bookstore during Homecoming Weekend.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Every Friday is Purple Friday at UE. Be sure to wear your best school colors!
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Homecoming Headquarters2:00PM - 5:00PMLocation: 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!
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Fireside Chat: Evansville College/University of Evansville Then and Now2:00PMLocation: Harkness Hall, Schroeder Family School of Business Administration Building (formerly the Union Building)
Featuring members of the Classes of '49, '59, '10 and '11.
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Campus Tour3:00PMLocation: Depart from Homecoming Headquarters
Enjoy a guided walking tour of the beautiful UE campus; see how much it has changed and grown, including the new stand alone Schroeder Family School of Business Administration Building and the Ridgway University Center.
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Science Advisory Council: Panel Discussion with Alumni and Students3:00PM — 4:00PMLocation: Hyde Hall room 126
"Where Can We Go From Here?"
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Class of 1959 Dinner5:00PMLocation: Just Rennies, 100 SE 4th Street
$25 per person
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Class and MBA Reunion Reception5:30PMLocation: Grand Tier Lounge, The Centre, 715 Locust Street
$10 per person. Class reunion participants rsvp online and MBA reunion participants rsvp to Cindy Kelley at ck116@evansville.edu.
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Pep Rally and Cook-out sponsored by the Student Homecoming Committee5:00PM — 7:00PMLocation: East Terrace Lawn outside of Ridgway University CenterRain Location: Fitness Center
Alumni and their families are welcome to join this student celebration. Cook-out is $8 per person.
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SAE Alumni Informal dinner6:00PMLocation: SAE house
For more information contact Dexter Wolf at dw94@evansville.edu.
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Institute for Global Enterprise in Indiana's 2009 International Speaker Series featuring Tom Friedman, New York Times columnist and award winning author of The World is Flat and Hot, Flat and Crowded.7:00PMLocation: Auditorium, The Centre, 715 Locust Street
Free and open to the public.
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Aces Volleyball vs. Missouri State University7:00PMLocation: Carson Center
Free with UE Alumni On Campus Sports Pass.
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President's Club Reception8:30PMLocation: The Centre, 715 Locust Street
By Invitation Only. Contact 812-488-2377 for membership information.
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Homecoming 2009 After Hours9:00PMLocation: Ri Ra's Irish Pub, 701 NW Riverside Drive
Saturday, November 7, 2009
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Homecoming Headquarters Open8:00AM - 2:00PMLocation: Lobby, Ridgway University Center.
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Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting8:00AMLocation: Vectren Executive Board Room, Schroeder Family School of Business Administration Building
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Career Services Alumni Appreciation and Networking Reception8:30AM — 10:00AMLocation: Class of 1959 Gallery and Career Services Offices
Co-sponsored by PIEE, Student Alumni Ambassadors and the Evansville Young Alumni Network.
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Science Advisory Council Reception8:30AM — 9:00AMLocation: Phillips Study Alcove, 2nd floor Ridgway University Center
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Science Advisory Council Annual Meeting9:00AM — 10:00AMLocation: Eykamp Hall 253, Ridgway University Center
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Sigma Alpha Epsilon Alumni Breakfast9:00AMLocation: The Pub, 1348 Division Street
RSVP to Jerry Purdie '59 at 812 477-4418.
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Second Annual Alumni Homecoming Speaker10:00AMLocation: Eykamp Hall 252, Ridgway University Center
Dr. R. Edward Coleman '65, Vice Chair and Professor, Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center.
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Lambda Chi Alpha Alumni Brunch10:30AMLocation: Lambda Chi House
Contact Brad Gant '05 at bg29@evansville.edu for more information.
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UE African American Alumni (UEAAA) and Black Student Union Event: Homecoming 2009 Connections11:00AM — NoonLocation: Koch Center Atrium
Open to Alumni and Students.
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Homecoming Brunch11:30AM — 1:00PMLocation: Eykamp Hall 251, Ridgway University Center
UE's Homecoming tradition is moving to Saturday! This brunch honors the 40+ Club class years (1969 and before) and pays special tribute to classes recognizing special reunions. The Class of 1959 will present its 50th Reunion Gift to the University. There is no cost for 40+ Club members and their guests. The cost for all others is $15 per person.
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Ridgway University Center Homecoming Lunch with Students10:30AM — 2:00PMLocation: Ridgway University Center
All registered alumni participants can receive a free lunch ticket to dine at the University dining center. Student organization booths will be on display throughout the building. Alumni are invited to explore this great University facility.
Jazzman's Cafe will be open from 9:00AM — 1:00PM. -
Alpha Omicron Pi Homecoming Lunch12:30PMLocation: The Pub, 1348 Division Street
RSVP to Jan Baize '65 M'69 at janl1043@wowway.com.
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Homecoming Parade1:00PM
The parade route will begin at Fredrick and Walnut Streets and continue east and around the campus block ending back at the Ridgway University Center.
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Campus Tour2:00PMLocation: Lobby, Ridgway University Center
A campus tour will depart from Homecoming Headquarters.
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Homecoming Chili Cook Off3:30PM — 5:00PMLocation: East Terrace Lawn outside Ridgway University CenterRain Location: Ridgway Dining Hall
Organization teams will vie for the Golden Chili Pot Trophy. Alumni and their guests may sample wares as well as purchase dinner for $8 per person. Student entertainment will include WUEV dj's and a performance by UE's Best Dance Crew. Alumni teams may also enter the chili cook off competition. For more information on how to enter a team contact alumni@evansville.edu.
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Aces Women's Basketball vs. Oakland City University4:00PMLocation: Roberts Stadium
Free for UE Alumni and their guests!
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SAE Fraternity Tailgating4:00PMLocation: SAE House
All SAE Alumni Welcome.
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Aces Men's Soccer vs. Bradley University4:30PMLocation: McCutchan Stadium, Black Beauty Field
Free with UE Alumni On Campus Sports Pass.
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Aces Volleyball vs. Wichita State University7:00PMLocation: Carson Center
Free with UE Alumni On Campus Sports Pass.
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Aces Men's Basketball vs, Kentucky Wesleyan College7:05PMLocation: Roberts Stadium
$10 per person, $7 for children 12 and under. To get this discounted ticket price and be in the Homecoming block of seats, please register by the October 23 deadline. After the deadline, tickets are available by calling 812-488-ACES.
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Schmidt Opera Series - "Where Everybody Knows Your Name"7:30PMLocation: Wheeler Concert Hall
Free Admission.
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UE African American Alumni Social9:00PMLocation: The Taste at 323 Main St, Evansville, IN, (812) 424-8278
Sunday, November 8, 2009
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Alumni Reception: Coffee and doughnuts9:45AMLocation: Grabill Lounge, lower level of Neu Chapel
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Homecoming 2009 Reunion Weekend Chapel Service10:30AMLocation: Neu Chapel
Rev. Dr. Fred Yarger '59 will deliver the sermon.
