Homecoming 2009

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HOMECOMING 2009


PURPLE: THE NEW GREEN




 
Event Description - HOMECOMING 2009

Homecoming Reunion Weekend is sponsored each autumn by the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations. This year's celebration is scheduled for November 6 - 8. 

Class reunion events are planned for the following class years:  1944, 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, and 2004.   
  

Sign up today and register for Homecoming 2009! We have so many great weekend activities and events planned for all to enjoy - we hope to see you there!!


IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW!

Homecoming Headquarters: Lobby, Ridway University Center
Check in at headquarters when you arrive on campus for a schedule of events, a campus map, name tag, refreshments, free lunch ticket for Saturday and a warm UE welcome!

Campus Tours: 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. Please refer to the full
homecoming schedule for campus tour dates and times.

Career Services for Alums:
Alumni may use the services of the Office of Career Services and Cooperative Education at any time, but during homecoming weekend, special hours are reserved for alumni appointments. If you would like to meet with a career services professional to have your resume reviewed or to discuss other career issues, you may schedule an appointment for Friday afternoon, November 6, by contacting 812-488-1083 or
career@evansville.edu . The office will be open Saturday morning during a special reception for alumni and students.

Parking on Campus, Homecoming Shuttle:
Alumni are welcome to park on the Sesquicentennial Oval. Lots are open at the corners of Lincoln and Rotherwood Avenues, Lincoln and Weinbach Avenues, and Walnut Street and Rotherwood Avenue. The closest lot to the Ridgway University Center is Lot H behind the tennis courts, accessible from Frederick Street.

Homecoming shuttle carts, courteousy of St. Mary's Medical Center, will be roaming campus throught the weekend to transport guests between the parking lots and the main buildings. 

Homecoming Hotel Accomodations:

Comfort Inn East

8331 East Walnut Street
Evansville, IN 47715
812-476-3600
www.comfortinn.com
$69 night

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
301 Circle Front Drive
Evansville, Indiana 47715
812-473-2500
www.holidayinnexpress.com
$84 night

Le Merigot
615 NW Riverside Drive
Evansville, IN 47708
812-433-4700/888-633-1770
www.lemerigotevansville.com
$109 night

Hilton Garden Inn
220 Eagle Crest Drive
Evansville, IN 47715
812-476-4000
www.hiltongardeninn.com
$99 night

University Bookstore:
Hours of Operation
Friday, November 6, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 7, 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Visit the bookstore and register to win prizes during Homecoming weekend!

Student Fitness Center:
Hours of Operation
Friday, November 6, 6:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday, November 7, 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 8, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
The center is free and open to alumni during Homecoming Weekend.

Questions?
If you need additional information regarding Homecoming 2009 Reunion Weekend, please contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at 812-488-2586 or alumni@evansville.edu  or visit www.evansville.edu/alumni/homecoming .

 
Contact Information
Primary Contact
Donna Jones
812-488-2586
dj32@evansville.edu
 
 
 
Date & Location
Date: November 06 to November 08, 2009
Location: University of Evansville Campus

Partial listing of Homecoming 2009 events that require registration or purchase of tickets. To view full homecoming schedule, please click here.

Friday, November 06, 2009
UE Alumni Sports Pass
Make Sure to Get Your Aces Athletic Pass!

These complimentary passes will gain the holder access to on campus athletic events including volleyball and soccer games for Homecoming Weekend. *These passes can be picked up at Homecoming Headquarters!

Friday, November 06, 2009
5:00 PM
Class of 1959 Reunion Dinner - Nov. 6 @ 5pm
The Class of 1959 Dinner will be held at Just Rennie's, 100 SE 4th Street, Evansville.
Cost is $25 per person.

Friday, November 06, 2009
5:30 PM
Class Reunion Reception - Nov. 6 @ 5:30pm
Open to all Class Reunion Participants and Guests
Grand Tier Lounge, The Centre, 715 Locust Street
$10 Per Person

Friday, November 06, 2009
6:00 PM
Homecoming Pep Rally Cook-Out - Nov. 6 @ 6pm
Pep Rally and Cook-Out, Sponsored by the Student Homecoming Committee
$8 per person        

Saturday, November 07, 2009
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Homecoming Brunch - Nov. 7 @ 11:30am
Homecoming Brunch will be in Eykamp Hall, Room 251 in the new Ridgway University Center.

There is no cost for 40+ Club members and their guests. The cost for all others is $15 per person.

Saturday, November 07, 2009
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Ridgway University Center Homecoming Lunch w/ Students-Nov. 7 @ 11:30am
All registered Alumni participants can receive a free lunch ticket to dine at the University's dining center. Student organization booths will be on display throughout the building. Alumni are invited to explore this great University facility.

Saturday, November 07, 2009
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
UEAAA & BSU Homecoming Connections-Nov 7 @ 11am
UE African-American Alumni and Black Student Union Event: Homecoming 2009 Connection.
Open to Alumni and Students

Saturday, November 07, 2009
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Chili Cook-Off Dinner - Nov. 7 @ 3:30pm
Location: East Terrace Lawn outside Ridgway University Center.

Organization teams will vie for the Golden Chili Pot Trophy. Alumni and their guests may sample wares as well as purchase dinner. 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.  

$8 per person

Saturday, November 07, 2009
4:00 PM
Aces Women's Basketball Game - Nov. 7 @ 5pm
Aces Women's Basketball vs. Oakland City University
Free for UE Alumni and their guests. Ticket required.

Saturday, November 07, 2009
7:05 PM
Aces Men's Basketball Game - Nov. 7 @ 7:05pm
Aces Mens Basketball Game vs Kentucky Wesleyan College at Roberts Stadium. Tickets are $10 per adult, and $7 per child 12 and under.
 
*Men's Game ticket can be used to attend the Women's basketball game for free.

To get this discounted price and be in the homecoming block of seats, please register by the October 23, 2009 deadline. After the deadline, tickets are available by calling 812-488-ACES.

Saturday, November 07, 2009
9:00 PM
UE African-American Alumni Social - Nov. 7 @ 9pm
The location for this event is not yet decided, check back at a later time or check back with www.evansville.edu/alumni. This event will be paid for as a dutch treat, each person will pay what he/she orders only.