Get ready for tailgates, green and white spirit, and
cheering on your alma mater. Homecoming Week is almost
here.
This year's homecoming game pits the Eastern Michigan
University Eagles against the University of Toledo Rockets.
The game is scheduled Saturday, Oct. 21, at Rynearson Stadium,
with kickoff at 4 p.m.
"Homecoming is always an exciting time on campus and one
of the cornerstone events, of course, is the football game," said
Vicki Reaume, executive director for alumni relations. "The
stadium is the ideal place for friends to reconnect with
the University and each other."
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EAGLE CHEER: Eastern Michigan University
students
cheer on their Eagles. This year's Homecoming
game,
against the Toledo Rockets, is Saturday,
Oct. 21, 4
p.m., at Rynearson Stadium. Photo
by Randy Mascharka |
This year's new student tailgate location — the EMU practice
football field, north of Rynearson Stadium — provides
ample space for live entertainment, games, giveaways, raffles
and fun. The space will be open noon-4 p.m. Game tickets,
for $5, will be sold at the gate. For details about the
tailgate policy or to register to host an event inside
the tailgate, visit www.emich.edu/homecoming.
The Office for Alumni Relations hosts its annual "Go Green" tailgate
for returning alumni from 2-4 p.m. on the west side of
Rynearson Stadium. The event includes food, a live band,
activities for children and EMU giveaway items. The first
500 guests receive a free gift, complementary of Continuing
Education. Proceeds from the event benefit the EMU Alumni
Scholarship Fund. For more information, call 487-0250.
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HUT ONE, HUT TWO: EMU President John
Fallon practices a few plays with mascot
Swoop. Photo by Randy Mascharka |
Shuttle service to Rynearson Stadium will be provided
2-4 p.m. The bus stops at Ann Street by Putnam Hall, Forest
Street at Sill Hall, McKenny Union and The Village. Shuttle
service resumes after the game until 8:30 p.m.
Following the game, a free concert will take place in
Rynearson Stadium. Ann Arbor's 107.1 FM hosts homegrown
bands Penumbrae and The Ragbirds. For more information,
call 487-5642.
In addition to game-day celebrations, activities and events
are scheduled throughout the week to keep the Homecoming
spirit strong.
There will be an office and door-decorating contest Wednesday,
Oct. 18. The best office/department door or office space
will win a free office lunch. Judging of the contest begins
at 2 p.m. For more information, call 487-0250.
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A HAT FOR A T-SHIRT: EMU student Megan
Richey (above, left) exchanges an EMU T-
Shirt for
Karen Waldroop's
University of
Michigan cap at the T-Shirt Exchange
in
2004. Waldroop is a secretary in the
department
of social work. |
Get new clothes at the EMU T-Shirt Exchange Thursday,
Oct. 19. Visit the tent outside Pray-Harrold's northwest
corner between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to trade in gently
used clothing from another college or university for a
free EMU T-shirt. For more information, call 487-1338.
A car crush will be next to the T-shirt exchange. Help
wreck a Toledo Rockets-themed car. Proceeds from each "hit" will
benefit Habitat for Humanity. For more information, call
487-1470.
Be sure to visit University Park Thursday, Oct. 19, 8
p.m. for a pep rally. Rain or shine, EMU's cheerleaders,
marching band and DJs will entertain and prizes will be
given away. In addition, the finalists for Homecoming King
and Queen will be announced.
Following the pep rally, watch a "dive-in" movie at the
Rec/IM club pool. A perfect fusion of football and water,
Adam Sandler's "The Water Boy," will be shown free for
all students. Bring a valid student ID for admission. For
more information, call 487-3045.
Campus Green and White Day is Friday, Oct. 20. Wear that
spirited EMU green and white because you never know who
may be watching — you just might receive a free gift.
The EMU class of 1956 will be honored at the "Golden Years
Reunion" Friday, Oct. 20. A Golden Years alumni and student
breakfast is scheduled at 9:15 a.m.; a reception in McKenny
Union Ballroom is at 10:30 a.m.; and a lunch and induction
ceremony is scheduled at noon. Reservations are required.
For more information, contact 487-0250.
For a complete list of Homecoming events, visit www.emich.edu/homecoming.
