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October 20, 2011
The "Best Homecoming Week on Earth" has something for everyone
ULM's Homecoming Week is right around the corner with a full week of activities for all to enjoy, starting Monday, Oct. 24.
Taking from the 2011 Homecoming theme "The Greatest College on Earth," this year's Homecoming has something for everyone to enjoy.
Monday, Oct. 24:
Selected works by Wayne Horton will be at Bry Art Gallery Oct. 24 – 27 from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by the School of Visual and Performing Arts.
There will be an All Afternoon Campus Decoration Contest sponsored by the Campus Activities Board. For more information, contact Laura Knotts at knotts@ulm.edu.
For more tongue-in-cheek fun, attend the Miss(ter) WKU contest from 7 - 8:30 pm in the Student Union Building Ballrooms. The event is sponsored by CAB. For more information, contact Laura Knotts at knotts@ulm.edu.
Tuesday, Oct. 25:
Roving Carnival Artists will be at the SUB/The QUAD from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by CAB. For more information, contact Laura Knotts at knotts@ulm.edu.
ULM’s 80th Birthday Party is one you don’t want to miss! It will occur from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the SUB Ballrooms. The event is sponsored by CAB. For more information, contact Laura Knotts at knotts@ulm.edu.
The Retirees’ Luncheon is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the ULM University Conference Center. The event is sponsored by the Office of Development. For more information, contact Anne Lockhart at lockhart@ulm.edu or Nancy Davis at ndavis@ulm.edu.
The national champion ULM Water Ski Team will perform at a Water Ski Show on Bayou DeSiard from 5 – 6 p.m.
The District Marching Festival will begin at 6 p.m. at Malone Stadium.
A Magic and Juggling Show will occur from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in the SUB Ballrooms. The event is sponsored by CAB. For more information, contact Laura Knotts at knotts@ulm.edu.
Wednesday, Oct. 26:
Fun is to be had at Carnival Games from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in The Quad. The event is sponsored by CAB and Recognized Student Organizations. For more information, contact Laura Knotts at knotts@ulm.edu.
Hawk Talk, sponsored by ULM Athletics, will be found at the SUB at noon. For more information, contact Robin Taylor at rotaylor@ulm.edu.
The College of Business Administration will host their Business Brain Bowl from 4 – 6:15 p.m. in the SUB. For more information, contact Dr. Elizabeth McEacharn at mceacharn@ulm.edu.
The University Mile starting line will be at Hemphill Hall, and the event begins at 5:30 p.m. Recreational Services is sponsoring. For more information, contact Treina Landrum at landrum@ulm.edu.
The College of Business Symposium, sponsored by the CBA, will occur from 6:30 – 8 p.m. in the SUB. For more information, contact Cathi Netemeyer at netemeyer@ulm.edu.
Movie lovers are in luck, as “Crazy, Stupid, Love.” will play from 8 – 10:30 p.m. in The Grove. The event is sponsored by CAB. For more information, contact Laura Knotts at knotts@ulm.edu.
Thursday, Oct. 27:
The College of Business Symposium, sponsored by the CBA, will host sessions throughout the day in the SUB, particularly from 8:15 a.m. – 8 p.m. For more information, contact Cathi Netemeyer at netemeyer@ulm.edu.
Halloween gets an early help from the Pumpkin Carving Contest in The Quad, which will occur alongside the Lunch Social. Both are set for 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and are sponsored by the Student Government Association. For more information, contact Nathan Hall at nahall@ulm.edu.
ULM Athletics will sponsor a Quarterback Luncheon at noon in the Anna Gray Noe Alumni Center. There is an $8 charge for lunch. For more information, contact Dan O'Dowd at odowd@ulm.edu.
Students looking to earn some extra money during the semester break will want to attend Hiring for the Holidays from 2 – 4 p.m. in the SUB Ballrooms. The event is sponsored by the Office of Career Connections and Experiential Education. For more information, contact Alberta Green at agreen@ulm.edu.
Music lovers are in luck! The Flute Soloists Concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall. The event is sponsored by VAPA and is free to all attendees.
Halloween magic might be afoot at the Second Annual Costume Ball, scheduled for 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. in Brown Gym. The ball is sponsored by CAB and SGA. For more information, contact Nathan Hall at nahall@ulm.edu.
Friday, Oct. 28:
Tennis, anyone? The Tennis Tournament will begin at 8 a.m. at Heard Stadium. There is a $25 charge per person to participate. The event is sponsored by the ULM Alumni Association. For more information, contact Nancy Davis at ndavis@ulm.edu.
Spirit Day will be in effect from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in Scott Plaza. This Spirit Day is sponsored by Phi Mu. For more information, contact Laura Knotts at knotts@ulm.edu.
The College of Business Symposium, sponsored by the CBA, will host its Plenary Session from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Brown Auditorium. For more information, contact Cathi Netemeyer at netemeyer@ulm.edu.
The Golf Tournament Luncheon, sponsored by the ULM Alumni Association, will occur at 11:30 a.m. at Calvert Crossing Golf Club. The two-man scramble for the Golf Tournament will begin at 1 p.m. with a $75 per person charge. For more information, contact Nancy Davis at ndavis@ulm.edu.
The Blood Series, Game 3, will begin at 2 p.m. at Warhawk Field. The event is sponsored by ULM Athletics. For more information, contact Jeff Schexnaider at schexnaider@ulm.edu.
Soccer fans will not be left out! The ULM Soccer Team will compete against the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, beginning at 4 p.m. in the Soccer Complex. The event is sponsored by ULM Athletics. For more information, contact Robin Taylor at rotaylor@ulm.edu.
The College of Pharmacy Dance begins at 7 p.m. in the COP Bienville Building. For more information, contact Dr. Lesa Lawrence at lawrence@ulm.edu.
The musical feast continues with the Trumpet Recital at 6 p.m. in the Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall. The event is sponsored by VAPA.
The ULM Parade begins at 7:45 p.m. – the first Homecoming Parade since 2003. It will feature floats decorated by student organization members, and students on each float will be tossing out candy and prizes to the crowd.
The parade route will begin on University Avenue, continue along Northeast Drive and end at The Grove with a pep rally, bonfire and a block party at 8:30 p.m. featuring Lafayette band Vagabond Swing.
Saturday, Oct. 29:
Homecoming festivities for the day begin with Game Day Tailgating at 9 a.m. in The Grove. For more information, contact Phil Shaw at pshaw@ulm.edu.
Also beginning at 9 a.m. and lasting until 7 p.m., the College of Pharmacy Super Tailgate will occur at The Grove. For more information, contact Dr. Benny Blaylock at blaylock@ulm.edu.
The Men's Basketball Intrasquad Scrimmage starts at 9:30 a.m. in Fant-Ewing Coliseum. The event is sponsored by ULM Athletics.
The Alumni Association Brunch and Awards Ceremony will occur from 10 – 11:30 a.m. in the ULM University Conference Center, located on the seventh floor of the ULM Library. The event is sponsored by the ULM Alumni Association. For more information, contact Nancy Davis at ndavis@ulm.edu.
Softball fans may catch the Softball Alumni Game at 10:30 a.m. at the Softball Complex. The event is sponsored by ULM Athletics. For more information, contact Rosemary Holloway-Hill at rohollowayhill@ulm.edu.
From 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., the College of Business Symposium will conduct its own tailgating in The Grove. The event is sponsored by the CBA. For more information, contact Cathi Netemeyer at netemeyer@ulm.edu.
The ULM College of Education and Human Development will join in the tailgating and conduct an alumni tour of the COEHD facilities from noon – 2 p.m. in The Grove and Strauss Hall, respectively. For more information, contact Cynthia Rodriguez at crodriguez@ulm.edu.
The Blood Series, Game 4, will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Warhawk Field. The event is sponsored by ULM Athletics. For more information, contact Jeff Schexnaider at schexnaider@ulm.edu.
This all leads up to the main event, as the Warhawks take on Western Kentucky University at Malone Stadium at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 30:
The Louisiana Pharmacists Board Meeting will occur from 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the ULM University Conference Center – Seminar Room One. The event is sponsored by the College of Pharmacy. For more information, contact Kathryn McVay at mcvay@ulm.edu.
The Blood Series, Game 5, will begin at 2 p.m. at Warhawk Field. The event is sponsored by ULM Athletics. For more information, contact Jeff Schexnaider at schexnaider@ulm.edu.
Halloween treats for everyone! The public is invited to Trunk or Treat from 5 – 8 p.m. in the Brown Stadium parking lot. The event is sponsored by the Up 'til Dawn Committee.For more information, contact Laura Knotts at knotts@ulm.edu.
The complete schedule of events is available at
www.ulm.edu/homecoming.
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