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Homecoming 2009 Schedule of Events
October 16-18, 2009



Friday, October 16

Wellness Center Open/Tours Available
6 a.m.-8 p.m.

Java City Café, Library
7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. – Stop by for a pastry and cup of coffee

Alumni House Open
Drop by for a visit…browse through Milestones
8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Association of the Fire Science Technicians
Gibson Bay
8:30 a.m.

Alpha Delta Pi Day at Keeneland Race Course
For further information contact Shelby Dixon; Shelby_dixon17@eku.edu or 502-316-2452
12:30 p.m.

Beta Theta Pi’s “Dragon Classic” Golf Scramble
Arlington Golf Course
For further information contact Donald Perry dperry@kentuckyfarmersbank.com
Cell: 606-923-9988
1 p.m.

Student Health Services Open House
Student Health Service/Rowlett Building
3-4 p.m.

Beta Theta Pi’s “Brotherhood Wing Fest” (Casual)
Gillum’s Sports Bar and Restaurant
For further information contact Donald Perry dperry@kentuckyfarmersbank.com
Cell: 606-923-9988
5:30 p.m.

Alpha Delta Pi Day
Gillum’s Sports Bar and Restaurant
For further information contact Shelby Dixon; Shelby_dixon17@eku.edu or 502-316-2452
6 p.m.

BOG 40th Anniversary Reunion
Pot luck snacks at the Best Western, Eastern-by-Pass
For further information contact Mike Hughes; 618-624-0166
6 p.m.


Circle of Opportunity Dinner
By invitation only. For questions or more information, please contact the Development Office at 859-622-1583
Keen Johnson Ballroom
7 p.m.

Annual Student and Alumni Banquet of the Association of the Fire Science Technicians
Stratton Cafeteria
For more information contact Shane LaCount at 859-622-6523 or Michael.LaCount@eku.edu
7 p.m.

Chi Omega Gamma Theta Chapter 40th Anniversary Celebration
For further information please contact Mary Liz Whitlock at mary_whitlock3@eku.edu or
Mary Jennings at mary_jennings6@eku.edu
8 p.m.

Beta Theta Pi’s Annual Alumni Reunion
Arlington Association/Main House
For further information contact Donald Perry dperry@kentuckyfarmersbank.com
Cell: 606-923-9988
8:30 p.m.

Sigma Nu/Sigma Chi Delta Alumni Chapter Reception
Contact Pat Hatfield for details at patandsusan@fuse.net
Place TBA
9 p.m. to midnight


Saturday, October 17

Alumni Band
Registration, Foster Lobby
For more information contact Marc Whitt at marc.whitt@eku.edu
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Alumni House Open
Drop by for a visit, have a cup of coffee, browse through Milestones
8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Theta Chi
Breakfast at the Paddy Wagon
For further information contact Cody Chinn at condy_chinn2@eku.edu
8 a.m.

Alumni Band
Welcome/Warm-up
For more information contact Marc Whitt at marc.whitt@eku.edu
8:30-9:30 a.m.

Java City Café, Library
9 a.m.-Noon. Stop by for a cup of coffee and pastry.

Beta Theta Pi’s Annual Alumni Breakfast and Annual Meeting
Arlington Association – Main Dining Room
For further information contact Donald Perry dperry@kentuckyfarmersbank.com
Cell: 606-923-9988
9-11 a.m.

Greek Towers Open House
Greek Towers (Dupree Hall and Todd Hall)
9:30 to 11 a.m.

Alumni Band
Join the EKU Marching Colonels in Warm-up (Bands to meet in lot across from Foster)
For more information contact Marc Whitt at marc.whitt@eku.edu
9:45 – 10:15 a.m.

Registration for 30th Annual Homecoming Run
Weaver Building
9:45-10:45 a.m.

Wellness Center Open/Tours Available
10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Kappa Alpha Theta
Alumni visit the floor
10 a.m.

Alumni Band
Pre-Homecoming Parade Performance
For more information contact Marc Whitt at marc.whitt@eku.edu
Alumni House Lawn
10:30 a.m.

Family and Consumer Sciences alumni, faculty, staff, and students Homecoming Brunch
Willie Moss Family Living Center, 108 Burrier Building
RSVP’s are needed by Friday, October 17. (No Charge to attend) Call Kathy or Teresa at 859-622-3445 or email teresa.new@eku.edu
11 a.m.-1 p.m.

32th Annual 5K Homecoming Run
Advance registration by contacting Billy.Martin@eku.edu or call at 859-622-8145
11 a.m. (Just prior to Homecoming Parade)

Homecoming Parade
Join in the festivities of the Annual Homecoming Parade!
11 a.m.

Annual Alumni Colonel Country Tailgate
Alumni Coliseum Parking Lot
Noon-2:30 p.m.

BOG 40th Anniversary Reunion
Tailgate Alumni Coliseum Parking Lot
For further information contact Mike Hughes; 618-624-0166
Noon


College of Justice & Safety Tailgate Tent
Bring the whole family to the College of Justice & Safety’s Tailgate Tent at the Colonel Country Tailgate. For more information contact Pauline Lively at 859-622-8244 or Pauline.Lively@eku.edu. Look for the College of Justice & Safety’s tent next to the EKU fire engine and the AFST annual cookout.
Alumni Coliseum Parking Lot
Noon

Association of Fire Science Technicians Chili Cookout
Please make plans to join Fire & Safety Engineering students, alumni, faculty and friends for this annual event. Contact Shane LaCount at 859-622-6523 or Michael.LaCount@eku.edu for details.
Alumni Coliseum Parking Lot
Noon

Department of Technology Alumni/Students/Guests Cookout
Grassy Area between the Alumni Parking Lot and Bypass
Noon

Department of Agriculture Lunch
Carter Building-Ag Mech Shop
Following Parade

Lambda Chi Alumni/Centennial Celebration
Alumni Coliseum Parking Lot—Under the Lambda Chi Flag
For more information contact Matt Robinson; matthew_robinson64@eku.edu

Beta Theta Pi’s Alumni Tailgate
Look for the Beta Flag and Tent in Alumni Coliseum Parking Lot. For further information contact Donald Perry dperry@kentuckyfarmersbank.com
Cell: 606-923-9988
1 p.m.

Alumni Band
Pre-game Performance with Marching Colonels, Meet at Daniel Boone Statue
For more information contact Marc Whitt at marc.whitt@eku.edu
1:30 p.m.

Alumni Band
Alumni Band and Marching Colonels’ Pre-Game Performances (Following pre-game Alumni Band will be seated with Marching Colonels
2:30 p.m.

EKU Colonels vs. UT Martin – Homecoming Football Game
Roy Kidd Stadium
3 p.m. Kickoff

Halftime of the Homecoming Football Game
Join the celebration as the 2009 Homecoming King and Queen are crowned


BOG 40th Anniversary Reunion
Dinner Best Western, Eastern-by-Pass
For further information contact Mike Hughes; 618-624-0166
7 p.m.



Sunday, October 18


BOG 40th Anniversary Reunion
Farewell Breakfast at the Best Western, Eastern-by-Pass
For further information contact Mike Hughes; 618-624-0166


EKU Day at the Races
Keeneland Race Course
To RSVP, contact Donna Lazzara in the Alumni Office at 622-2836 or email at donna.lazzara@eku.edu

Wellness Center Open/Tours Available
1-10 p.m.

Contact Person: jackie collier
Contact Phone: 622-1260