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October 4

Washington, D.C., alumni and friends social: EMU's Office for Alumni Relations and National Capital Alumni Chapter team up to host an alumni and friends social in Washington, D.C., Thursday, Oct. 4. The hors d'oeuvres reception is from 6-8 p.m. at Willard InterContinental Washington (1401 Pennsylvania Ave., NW). The cost is $15 per person. To R.S.V.P. or for additional information, contact the Office for Alumni Relations at 734.487.0250 or alumni.relations@emich.edu.

October 18

Eagle Nation Fall Sports Luncheons: Get an inside look at EMU football, volleyball, soccer and basketball programs at the upcoming Eagle Nation Fall Sports Luncheons. October luncheons are Thursday, Oct. 18 and Friday, Oct. 26 at noon in the Convocation Center atrium. Tickets are $10 per person and available at the door. A free shuttle bus will run from campus with pickup at 11:45 a.m. from the Marshall Building, returning by 1:30 p.m. Learn more

October 23

Staff Alumni Social: Current and former EMU employees will gather Tuesday, Oct. 23, at University House for the 7th Annual Staff Alumni Social. The event, always a highlight during Homecoming week, begins at 4 p.m. Reservations are required. For more information or to R.S.V.P., contact the Office for Alumni Relations at 734.487.0250 or alumni.relations@emich.edu.

Young and Successful III: The Black Alumni Chapter is hosting the third installment of it’s “Young and Successful” student program series Tuesday, Oct. 23, 6-8 p.m., at the Student Center, Room 330. The panelists – three EMU alumni who fit the theme: How to be successful before the age of 30 – are Toni Carter, area human resources director for Sears Holdings; Kevin Davis, managing partner of Crush Media Group; and Taliah Williams, a high school teacher for Southfield Public Schools. EMU alumni, interested in becoming involved with this program, are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 313.743.3870, or visit www.emuba.org.

October 26

Golden Years Reunion: Class of 1957: The Golden Years Society inducts the Class of 1957 on Friday, Oct. 26. The day's events include: brunch and induction ceremony at Eagle Crest Club House, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (registration/reception begins at 10 a.m.; cost is $25 for class of '57, $35 for all guests); free campus tours at 1 p.m.; and reunion dinner at Cady's in Depot Town at 5 p.m. (individual dinner cost paid by attendee) followed by a performance of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at 7 p.m. in Quirk Theatre (tickets are $9 per person). We welcome '57 graduates and Golden Years alumni back to campus for these and a host of other Homecoming activities! To R.S.V.P. or for more information, contact the Office for Alumni Relations at 734.487.0250 or alumni.relations@emich.edu.

October 27

Explore Eastern: EMU's Explore Eastern program joins the list of Homecoming Day activities Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Student Center. The open-house program is a great way for high school students, transfer students and graduate students to learn about EMU and how an EMU education can launch the path to their future. The program includes campus tours, deans' presentations, student panels, academic fair, on-site admissions and more. Learn more online at www.emich.edu/explore or call 734.487.6453. Alumni Admissions Recruitment Team (AART) volunteers will assist with the program. To learn more about the AART, visit www.emich.edu/alumni/programs/admiss.html or contact the Office for Alumni Relations at 734.487.0250 or alumni.relations@emich.edu.

Flashback Family Day: All ages can turn back the clock Homecoming Day, Saturday, Oct. 27. Just boogie down to EMU with the whole family for adventure, fun and learning at Flashback Family Day. Activities are free and open to the public campuswide from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All ages are welcome. For more information, visit www.emich.edu/familyday or call the Office of Special Events and Public Engagement at 734.487.2360.

"FLASHBACK" Alumni Tailgate: Join EMU alumni and friends before the big Homecoming football game for all the retro fun, Saturday, Oct. 27, at the "FLASHBACK" Alumni Tailgate. Load up on EMU spirit as we celebrate the 1970s and 1980s with music presented by WNIC – known for its flashback weekends at 100.3 FM. The tailgate begins at 1:30 p.m. near the entrance gate on the west side of Rynearson Stadium; the Eagles kickoff against the Western Michigan Broncos at 3:30 p.m. The event includes food, give-away items and activities for EMU fans of all ages. Admission is a voluntary donation benefiting the EMU Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. For additional information, contact the Alumni Office at 734.487.0250 or alumni.relations@emich.edu. For football tickets, call 734.487.2282 or purchase online.

Greek Alumni reunion: Celebrate Homecoming with the EMU Greek Alumni Chapter Saturday, Oct. 27. The chapter is hosting its All-Greek Reunion at Theo-Door's ( 705 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti). The 8th annual event begins at 4 p.m. Cover is $5 with half the door proceeds benefiting the Greek Alumni Scholarship Fund. For more information, contact Jennifer Rass at 248.414.6501.

Taste of CTA: Celebrate Homecoming with the Communication and Theatre Arts Alumni Chapter, Saturday, Oct. 27. The evening begins at the Tower Inn, 5-6:30 p.m., with a light buffet dinner (includes a 6:15 p.m. annual meeting of the CTA Alumni Group), continues with admission to the 7 p.m. production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" in Quirk Theatre, and concludes with an afterglow reception and cabaret in Sponberg Theatre. Taste of CTA Premium Ticket are $15 each; purchase by Oct. 15 via the EMU Box Office at 734.487.2282. For more information, contact Wendy Kivi at wkivi@emich.edu or 734.487.3198.

Black Alumni networking social: Mix and mingle with the Black Alumni Chapter Saturday, Oct. 27, immediately following the Homecoming football game (6:30 p.m.). The chapter is hosting a networking social in Livonia at Shanahan's Pub located at the Radisson Hotel (17123 Laurel Park Dr.). Celebrate and get up-to-date regarding chapter information and membership. A hospitality suite will also be available for more socializing, networking, card games, etc. There is no cost to attend. For more information, contact George Eason at 313.657.6050 or georgeeason@sbcglobal.net.

Historic Preservation Alumni Halloween party: The Historic Preservation Alumni Chapter will celebrate Halloween in Adrian, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 27, during Rocktoberfest 2007 along with student group Preservation Eastern. The festival features live music from 3-11 p.m. Join chapter members and students at 7 p.m. at the Coffee Exchange (107 N. Main St.) for special activities including a costume contest. Free parking areas will be available off Winter, Toledo and Church streets. For more information, e-mail info@historicpreservationalumni.com or call 517.266.0102 the day of the event.