Homecoming 2005, Oct. 7-9

4:28 p.m., Aug. 19, 2005--Homecoming weekend, set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-9, promises an array of activities certain to please students, alumni and visitors of all stripes.

To please all tastes and welcome reunion classes, several new events have been scheduled, and more will be added as the weekend approaches. Below is a list of some of the featured events. For more details (and schedule updates), visit [www.udel.edu/alumni/events/homecominglist.html].

FRIDAY, OCT. 7

College of Engineering luncheon, noon-2 p.m., Blue and Gold Club, President’s Room. R.s.v.p. by calling Desiree Alexander at (302) 831-2401 or e-mail [ddalex@udel.edu].

Banner Competition and Spirit Competition, 1 p.m., Trabant University Center patio (rain location is Multipurpose Room A). For more information, call (302) 831-2428.

Alumni vs. varsity lacrosse game, 4 p.m., practice field adjacent to the Outdoor Pool.

Presidential Citation for Outstanding Achievement, 4:30 p.m., Bayard Sharp Hall

Class of 1955 and Class of 1960 Delaware Diamonds reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Mentors’ Circle, near Memorial Hall. For more information, contact the Office of Alumni and University Relations at (302) 831-2341 or e-mail [UD-reunions@udel.edu].

Men’s soccer, UD vs. Old Dominion, 7 p.m., Delaware Mini-Stadium, admission free.

Ice hockey, UD vs. West Chester, 7 p.m., Fred Rust Ice Arena. Tickets ($6 for adults, $3 for children and UD students) can be purchased at the door or in advance at the Bob Carpenter Center. For more information, call (302) 831-4367.

Black Alumni Organization (BAO) welcome reception, 7-11 p.m.
For location and other information, call Shira Tymes at (302) 528-3932.

Master Player Chamber Series, 8 p.m., Mitchell Hall.
Philadelphia Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Temple University and University of Delaware faculty musicians will perform. For ticket information, visit [www.music.udel.edu/public/calendar.html].

SATURDAY, OCT. 8

Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics
Alumni of Excellence Awards ceremony at 9:30 a.m., brunch from 10-11 a.m., Tyler Atrium of Alfred Lerner Hall. Reservations are required; call (302) 831-2551, e-mail [fosterk@lerner.udel.edu] or visit [www.lerner.udel.edu/DeansOffice/alumnievents.html].

Nursing Alumni Association brunch for members of the classes of 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Embassy Suites. For more information and to register, call Pat Drake at (302) 831-8503 or e-mail [patdrake@udel.edu].

Black Alumni Organization annual meeting, continental breakfast included, 10 a.m.-noon, Clayton Hall. For more information, call Tia Truxon Bolden at (302) 670-4498.

Class of 1955 President’s pregame brunch, 10 a.m., Townsend Hall. For more information, contact the Office of Alumni and University, Relations at (302) 831-2341 or e-mail [UD-reunions@udel.edu].

Reunion Row, pregame reunion tents for the Classes of 1960, 1980, 1995 and 2000, Spirit Reunion and other groups, 10 a.m.-noon, on the practice field behind the Delaware Field House. Rain location in the Field House. For more information, contact the Office of Alumni and University Relations at (302) 831-2341 or e-mail [AlumNet@udel.edu].

Student groups and Greeks on Reunion Row. The Alumni Corporation of each fraternity/sorority is asked to make reservations by contacting Raymond Dixson, Manager, Athletics Season Tickets and Group Sales, at (302) 831-0606.

Physical therapy department reunion, 10 a.m.-noon, Reunion Row. Purchase football tickets in advance by calling (302) 831-4367. For more information, call (302) 831-4576.;
CHEP Homecoming brunch, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Reunion Row. R.s.v.p. by Sept. 30 by calling (302) 831-2394.

Blue and Gold Club tailgate party, 10 a.m.-noon, Delaware Stadium. Reservations are required. Call (302) 831-2582.

Blue Hen football, Fightin’ Blue Hens vs. Hofstra University, noon, Delaware Stadium. Special group blocks for the Class of 1955, Class of 1960 and the Spirit Reunion. For more information, call (302) 831-2341. All others interested in tickets should call UD1-HENS.

Football game BAO block, noon, Delaware Stadium. Call Omar Griffith at (302) 363-1359;

BAO picnic, 3 p.m.-dusk, Center for Black Culture. Call Seandra Simms at (443) 803-8045.

Fourth Annual Art Loop, 4-7 p.m., University Gallery, Mechanical Hall, art studios. Tour the Paul R. Jones Collection and attend the closing reception of Justyna Badach’s photography exhibition. For more information, visit [www.museums.udel.edu].

Class of 1955 50th reunion dinner, 5:30 p.m., Trabant University Center. Reception and dinner hosted by President and Mrs. David Roselle. For more information, contact the Office of Alumni and University Relations at (302) 831-2341 or e-mail [UD-reunions@udel.edu].

Class of 1960 reunion dinner, reception at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., Clayton Hall. Cost is $20 per person. For more information, contact the Office of Alumni and University Relations at (302) 831-2341 or e-mail [UD-reunions@udel.edu].

Homecoming party and dance, 10 p.m., Carpenter Sports Building.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Anniversary/BAO Homecoming Dance, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., Belvedere Fire Hall, 1000 Liberty Road, Wilmington, donation $12. For more information, call Tia Truxon Bolden at (302) 670-4498 or Tamara Baylor Smith (302) 593-2754.

SUNDAY, OCT. 9

Kristol Hillel Center Alumni Bagel Brunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Kristol Hillel Building, 47 W. Delaware Ave. Donations accepted. For more information, call (302) 453-0479 or e-mail [sdhillel@udel.edu].

Men's soccer, UD vs. William & Mary, 1 p.m., Delaware Mini-Stadium. Admission is free.

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