Emporia State’s Homecoming 2009 schedule offers a variety of events for alumni and friends

Full schedule of events online at www.emporia.edu/homecoming

A Haunted Homecoming at Emporia State University is just weeks away! A wide range of alumni activities are planned for the week of Oct. 26, culminating with Homecoming Day on Oct. 31.

To register or learn more about the events, visit www.emporia.edu/homecoming. For questions on alumni events, contact the Alumni Relations office at (620) 341-5440. For additional information on student events, visit the website above or contact the Center for Student Involvement at (620) 341-5481.

 

Alumni Activities

Friday, October 30   

6 p.m. – Alumni Celebration Reception & Dinner, Memorial Union Colonial Ballroom.  

The entire alumni population is invited as we celebrate the achievements of the 2009 Distinguished Alumni, the 2009 Outstanding Recent Graduates, the Golden Anniversary Class of 1959, and the Silver Anniversary Class of 1984.  For ticket and pricing information contact Joan Lauber or ESU Alumni Relations at (620) 341-5440.

8-10 p.m. – Young Alumni Happy Hour, Natasha’s, 627 Commercial St.

Saturday, Oct. 31

8 a.m. – Athletic Hall of Honor induction breakfast, MU Webb Lecture Hall.

Open to the public. For pricing information or to make your reservations contact the ESU Athletic Department at (620) 341-5354. 

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. – Sigma Sigma Sigma Open House, 418 W. 12th St.

9-11 a.m. – Kaffee Klatsch, MU Main Street

10 a.m. – Haunted Homecoming Parade, Commercial Street, 4th to 12th Avenue

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. – Watering Hole, Milton Tennis Courts

12 p.m. – Sigma Tau Gamma Alumni Luncheon, 1309 Sylvan St.

10 a.m. – Phi Sigma Kappa Annual Meeting, MU PDK Room  

1 p.m. – ESU vs. Missouri Western, Welch Stadium 

3:30-6 p.m. – Alumni and Friends Post-Game Reception, Sauder Alumni Center.

Following the ESU football game, the Sauder Alumni Center is the place to be.  Join alumni and friends for hors d'ouevres and drinks to complete your Haunted Halloween Homecoming Weekend. You won't want to miss it!  You don't have to wear a costume to enter, but if you are you will fit right in with the University Advancement Staff.  Whether you attended the football game or not, join your fellow alumni at the Sauder Alumni Center for a Halloween-themed reception - a Halloween steal at just $10 per person. 

6 p.m. – Class of 1959 Golden Social, Best Western Hospitality Room 

Sunday, Nov. 1 

Alpha Sigma Alpha Chili Feed, 226 W. 12th St.

1 p.m. – Soccer vs. Washburn, ESU campus north of the student recreation center. 

Homecoming Musical, the “Rocky Horror Show”

7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, Albert Taylor Hall

11:59 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, Albert Taylor Hall

7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, Albert Taylor Hall

2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, Albert Taylor Hall

 * www.emporia.edu/homecoming *

 

Last Updated September 21, 2009>