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ALUMNI ACTIVITIES / STUDENT ACTIVITIES / CLASS OF 1960 /
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES / HOTEL INFORMATION
ALUMNI ACTIVITIES
| Thursday, October 29 | |||
7:30 p.m. |
Rocky Horror Show Premier | Albert Taylor Hall in Plumb Hall | Our 37th Annual Homecoming scholarship musical. The story, narrated by a criminologist, is that of a newly engaged young couple, Brad and Janet, who find themselves lost and with a flat tire on a cold and rainy night. Seeking a phone with which to call for help, the two knock on the door of a nearby castle, which they find is inhabited by strange and outlandish people who are holding an Annual Transylvanian Convention. For ticket information and pricing call the ESU Ticket office at 341-6378 |
Friday, October 30 |
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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. Musical entertainment provided by ESU music students. Program hosted by L. Russell Everhart, Alumni Association President, and Jonathan Krueger, Associated Student Government President. For ticket and pricing information contact Joan Lauber at jlauber@emporia.edu or ESU Alumni Relations at 620-341-5440 |
8-10 p.m. |
Young Alumni Happy Hour | Natashas 627 Commercial |
Cash bar Join ESU young alumni as we get together to celebrate your homecoming. We will meet at the newly re-opened Natasha's for an evening of ESU merriment. |
11:59 p.m. |
Rocky Horror Show Midnight Show | Albert Taylor Hall in Plumb Hall | Our 37th Annual Homecoming scholarship musical. The story, narrated by a criminologist, is that of a newly engaged young couple, Brad and Janet, who find themselves lost and with a flat tire on a cold and rainy night. Seeking a phone with which to call for help, the two knock on the door of a nearby castle, which they find is inhabited by strange and outlandish people who are holding an Annual Transylvanian Convention. For ticket information and pricing call the ESU Ticket office at 341-6378 |
| Saturday, October 31 | |||
8 a.m. |
Athletic Hall of Honor - Click here to see list of inductees | MU Webb Lecture Hall | Open to the public, for pricing information or to make your reservations contact the ESU Athletic Dept. by calling 620-341-5354 . |
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Sigma Sigma Sigma Open House | 418 W. 12th St. Emporia, KS | Refreshments and hours tours: For more information contact Anne Cochennet at 620-342-2150. |
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
Kaffee Klatsch | Memorial Union Main Street |
Join your fellow alumni for complimentary coffee and pastries courtesy of the Memorial Union. Check out the construction plans and learn more about the growth of this vital campus building and organization. |
9:30 a.m. |
Class of 1959 Golden Social
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Flint Hills Room in the Memorial Union | The class of 1959 will be gathering in the Memorial Union Flint Hills room Saturday Morning for coffe and conversation. |
10:00 a.m. |
Haunted Homecoming Parade | 4th and Commercial to the parking lost north of the stadium | Join the Emporia community and ESU students, parents and alumni as we celebrate Homecoming! Participate in the parade with only a $10 entry fee or come and watch. Businesses will also be participating with discounts and trick-or treating for the kids! |
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Watering Hole | Milton Tennis Courts | Cost: $12 with Alumni Registration and prior to 10/27 deadline. $15 after 10/27 or if reservation made through athletics. Season passes will be honored. Come and enjoy this all-inclusive tailgate party with a full catered meal, drinks and good times with all the Hornet faithful. Bring your kids to experience HornetFest before the game which includes special appearance by Corky, and the ESU Cheerleaders, bounce house inflatables, games, and more. For more information about these events please contact the athletic department at 620-341-5873 |
12 p.m. |
Sigma Tau Gamma Luncheon | 1309 Sylvan Street | |
10:00 a.m. |
Phi Sigma Annual Meeting | Memorial Union - PDK Room | |
1 p.m. |
ESU vs. Missouri Western | Welch Stadium | ESU Hornets take on the Griffins of Missouri Western in the excitement of Homecoming 2009. Marching Band, Cheerleaders, Homecoming Royalty Crowing, and special presentation throughout the game ~ don't miss out on this fun for all family outing. For ticket information, contact the ESU ticket office at 620-341-6378. |
3:30 p.m. - 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'ouervres 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. |
7:30 p.m. |
Rocky Horror Show Performance | Albert Taylor Hall in Plumb Hall | Our 37th Annual Homecoming scholarship musical. The story, narrated by a criminologist, is that of a newly engaged young couple, Brad and Janet, who find themselves lost and with a flat tire on a cold and rainy night. Seeking a phone with which to call for help, the two knock on the door of a nearby castle, which they find is inhabited by strange and outlandish people who are holding an Annual Transylvanian Convention. For ticket information and pricing call the ESU Ticket office at 341-6378 |
Sunday, November 1 |
Alpha Sigma Alpha Chili Feed | Alpha Sigma Alpha House 226 W. 12th Emporia, KS |
Alpha Sigma Alpha serves delicious chili at their annual fundraiser. Cash admission payable upon arrival. |
1 p.m. |
Women's Soccer vs. Washburn | ESU Campus - north of the studnet rec. center | FREE ADMISSION: The second match in the final four game homestand for the Lady Hornets. Come cheer on the soccer team as |
2 p.m. |
Rocky Horror Show Performance | Albert Taylor Hall in Plumb Hall | Our 37th Annual Homecoming scholarship musical. The story, narrated by a criminologist, is that of a newly engaged young couple, Brad and Janet, who find themselves lost and with a flat tire on a cold and rainy night. Seeking a phone with which to call for help, the two knock on the door of a nearby castle, which they find is inhabited by strange and outlandish people who are holding an Annual Transylvanian Convention. For ticket information and pricing call the ESU Ticket office at 341-6378 |
| Saturday, October 24 | |||
3 to 6 p.m. |
Thrill the World | MU Ballroom | The ESU Swing Society will be hosting a chance to learn Michael Jackson's Thriller Dance!! |
| Oct. 26 to Oct. 31 | Purchase your Homecoming Button | The buttons will be available for sale at the Center for Student Involvement and the MU Bookstore. They will also be available at various businesses downtown. | Receive discounts all over Emporia by purchasing a homecoming button! These specials vary by store and can be taken advantage of throughout the week. Look for the Homecoming Logo for participating locations. |
| Monday, October 26 | |||
10 a.m. - 3 pm. |
E-Zone Whitewash |
Pedestrian Mall - between Cremer and Morse Halls |
Come by and for only $1 you can decorate a square of the Pedestrian Mall. Sponsored by ESU Ambassadors. Promote your organization, event, or just draw a picture. |
Morning
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Banner Contest Judging |
Entries due to _______________ by ____________ |
Chi Omega sponsored this display of Homecoming Spirit! Show your Hornet Pride and decorate a banner to be hung in the Memorial Union during Homecoming Week. Winners announced at the homecoming football game. |
7 p.m. |
Tricycle Races
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Pedestrian Mall between Cremer and Morse Halls | Cost: $25 per team Prize: $100, the traveling trophy and bragging rights for a year. Put together a team and race or come along for the fun of watching. Students, faculty, staff and the community are encouraged to race a tricycle and qualify for the championship round. Challenge your friends and become the next Championship Tricycle Team. |
Tuesday, October 27 |
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Meet the Homecoming Royalty Candidates | MU Mainstreet | Students have the chance to meet all the Homecoming Royalty before deciding their vote. Sponsored by Xi Phi |
7 p.m. |
Costume Party | Hornets Nest | Break out your Halloween costume for this party hosted by Campus Crusade for Christ! |
Wednesday, October 28 |
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Homecoming Royalty Voting | MU Mainstreet | Vote for your choice of Homecoming King and Queen. Sponsored by Xi Phi |
5 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
Trash Bash | Union Square | ESU's students gather to clean up campus in preparateion for Homecoming Weekend. Sponsored by Xi Phi |
7 p.m. |
Ghost Tour | ESU Campus | Want to know the spooky occurrences that have happened right here at ESU? Go on a ghost tour and learn all about Martha who haunts the MU or why you shouldn't go beneath the stage in Albert Taylor Hall alone! Sponsored by the Society of Pubic Historians. |
Thursday, October 29 |
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Homecoming Royalty Voting | MU Mainstreet | Vote for your choice of Homecoming King and Queen. Sponsored by Xi Phi |
3 p.m. |
Women's Soccer vs. Missouri Western | ESU Campus-north of the Student Rec. Center | FREE ADMISSION: The final four match home stand begins. Come out and watch your ESU Lady Hornets. The Hornets swept the Griffons last season, taking a pair of 1-0 wins. |
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
Halloween Dance | MU Webb Lecture Hall | Come in costuem and be ready to dance! Sleepwalk, A Robot will be performing at this event sponsored by Union Activities Council |
7:30 p.m. |
Rocky Horror Show Premier | Albert Taylor Hall in Plumb Hall | Our 37th Annual Homecoming scholarship musical. The story, narrated by a criminologist, is that of a newly engaged young couple, Brad and Janet, who find themselves lost and with a flay tire on a cold and rainy night. Seeking a phone with which to call for help, the two knock on the door of a nearby castle, which they find is inhabited by strange and outlandlish people who are holding an Annual Transylvanian Convention. For ticket information and pricing call the ESU Ticket office at 341-6378 |
Friday, October 30 |
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6 a.m. |
Phi Delta Theta Pole Sit | Corner of 12th and Commercial St. | Phi Delta Theta continues the tradition to raise money for S.O.S. Inc. |
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Homecoming Royalty Voting | MU Mainstreet | Vote for your choice of Homecoming King and Queen. Sponsored by Xi Phi |
8 p.m. - 10 p.m. |
Bonfire/Yell Like Hell | Wilson Park | During this event wil YELL LIKE HELL, cheer for our Homecoming candidates, and get pumped up for the game with speeches from athletic coaches! Sponsored by Union Activities Council. |
10 p.m. |
ZOIKS! show | Fredrickson Theatre | |
11:59 p.m. |
Rocky Horror Show Midnight Show | Albert Taylor Hall in Plumb Hall | Our 37th Annual Homecoming scholarship musical. The story, narrated by a criminologist, is that of a newly engaged young couple, Brad and Janet, who find themselves lost and with a flay tire on a cold and rainy night. Seeking a phone with which to call for help, the two knock on the door of a nearby castle, which they find is inhabited by strange and outlandlish people who are holding an Annual Transylvanian Convention. For ticket information and pricing call the ESU Ticket office at 341-6378 |
Saturday, October 31 |
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8 a.m. to sellout |
Emporia Farmer's Market | 8th and Merchant | Don't miss the last market of the season! You can also enter your decorated pumpkin in a contest on Sat. morning! For more information visit: http://emporiafm.com/news.php |
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
Saturday Morning Cartoons & Open House | Granada Theatre | The Granada Theatre is opening its doors for visitors and showing free cartoons for the community! For more information visit: http://www.egtks.com |
10:00 a.m. |
Haunted Homecoming Parade
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4th and Commercial to the parking lost north of the stadium | Join the Emporia community and ESU students, parents and alumni as we celebrate Homecoming! Participate in the parade with only a $10 entry fee or come and watch. Businesses will also be participating with discounts and trick-or treating for the kids! Parade entry dealine is Friday, October 23, 2009 |
10:00 a.m. |
Trick or Treat | Emporia Businesses | Numerous businesses will be providing trick-or-treating for the kids during business hours! Look for the Haunted Homecoming Logo at participating locations. |
After parade |
The Black Hole | Southwest corner outside of Welch Stadium | ESU Ambassadors and E-Zone bring students an unbeatable tailgating experience. Free food, games and prizes. |
1 p.m. |
ESU vs. Missouri Western | Welch Stadium | ESU Hornets take on the Griffins of Missouri Western in the excitement of Homecoming 2009. Marching Band, Cheerleaders, Homecoming Royalty Crowing, and special presentation throughout the game ~ don't miss out on this fun for all family outing. For ticket information, contact the ESU ticket office at 620-341-6378. |
Half-time of the football game |
Royalty Crowning | Welch Stadium | Xi Phi will announce the 2009 Homecoming King and Queen! |
| Sunday, November 1 | |||
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
Alpha Sigma Alpha Homecoming Chili Feed | Alpha Sigma Alpha House | |
2 p.m. |
Rocky Horror Show | Albert Taylor Hall in Plumb Hall | Our 37th Annual Homecoming scholarship musical. The story, narrated by a criminologist, is that of a newly engaged young couple, Brad and Janet, who find themselves lost and with a flay tire on a cold and rainy night. Seeking a phone with which to call for help, the two knock on the door of a nearby castle, which they find is inhabited by strange and outlandlish people who are holding an Annual Transylvanian Convention. For ticket information and pricing call the ESU Ticket office at 341-6378 |
COMMUNITY HOMECOMING INFORMATION
| October 29th thru November 1st | The Rocky Horror Show:
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Our 37th Annual Homecoming scholarship musical. For ticket information and pricing call the ESU Ticket Office at 341-6378. |
| October 26th thru October 31st | Emporia State University Haunted Homecoming Discount Button: |
Receive discounts all over Emporia by purchasing a homecoming button! These specials vary by store and can be taken advantage of throughout the week. Look for the Haunted Homecoming Logo at participating locations. |
Wednesday October 27, 2009 |
Ghost Tour: 7:00pm ESU Campus Tours leave every 10 minutes Meet in front of Plumb Hall
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Want to know the spooky occurrences that have happened right here at ESU? Go on a ghost tour and learn all about Martha who haunts the Memorial Union or why you shouldn’t go beneath the stage in Albert Taylor Hall alone! |
Saturday October 31, 2009 |
Emporia Farmer’s Market: 8:00 am – sell out Decorating Contest: 7:45am
Saturday Morning Cartoons & Open House: 9am-11am Granada Theatre
The Haunted Homecoming Parade: 10:00am 4th & Commercial St. thru 12th & Commercial St.
Trick-or-Treat:Emporia Businesses
Emporia State University Homecoming Game: 1:00pm Welch Stadium
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Don’t miss the last market of the season! You can also enter your decorated pumpkin in a contest on Saturday morning! For more information visit: http://emporiafm.com/news.php
The Granada Theatre is opening its doors for visitors and showing free cartoons for the community! Learn more at: http://www.egtks.com/
Join the Emporia community and ESU Students, parents, and alumni as we celebrate Homecoming! Participate in the parade with only a $10 entry fee or come and watch. Entry form available at the website listed below.
Numerous businesses will be providing trick-or-treating for the kids during business hours! Look for the Haunted Homecoming Logo at participating locations.
Come watch the Emporia Hornets take on the Missouri Western Griffons! Marching Band, Cheerleaders, Homecoming Royalty Crowning, and special presentations throughout the game. For ticket information, contact the ESU Ticket Office at 620-341-6378. |
HOTEL INFORMATION
If you would like to reserve your hotel rooms now, for your convenience, your ESU Alumni Association has reserved blocks of rooms at the hotels listed below.
Just mention "Homecoming - ESU" and ask about discounts,
those marked with an asterisk are offering a special for Homecoming Weekend:
Best Western Hospitality House - 620.342.7587 or 1.800.632.2036 - www.bestwestern.com
3021 West US Hwy 50, Emporia, KS 66801
(will hold block until 3 weeks prior)
*Candlewood Suites - 620.343.7756 or 1.888.CANDLEWOOD - www.candlewoodsuites.com
2602 Candlewood Drive, Emporia, KS 66801
(will release rooms Sept. 29, 2009)
*Comfort Inn - 620.342.9700 or 1.800.4.CHOICE - www.choicehotels.com
2836 W. 18th Ave., Emporia, KS 66801
*Holiday Inn Express - 620.341.9393 or 1.800.HOLIDAY - www.hiexpress.com
2921 W. 18th Ave., Emporia, KS 66801
(will hold block until 2 weeks prior)
Days Inn - 620.342.1787 or 1.800.325.2525 - www.daysinn.com
3032 West US Hwy 50, Emporia, KS 66801
Econolodge - 620.343.7750 or 1.800.55.ECONO - www.econolodge.com
2511 West 18th Ave., Emporia, KS 66801
Guesthouse Inn & Suites - 620.341.9199 or 1.800.21.GUEST - www.guesthouseintl.com
2700 W. 18th Ave., Emporia, KS 66801
Fairfield Inn - 620.342.4445 or 1.888.228.2800 - www.fairfieldinn.com
2930 Eaglecrest Dr., Emporia, KS 66801
Last Updated November 19, 2009