Everything old is new again.
From disco and bell-bottoms to mullets and break dancing,
the 1970s and 1980s are back as the "Flashback" theme for
Homecoming Week 2007.
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BUCK THE BRONCOS: Catch all of the
Homecoming
action when the Eastern
Michigan University Eagles
take on MAC
rival Western Michigan University
Saturday, Oct.
27, 3:30 p.m., in Rynearson
Stadium. |
The Eastern Michigan University Eagles take on in-state
rival Western Michigan University Saturday, Oct. 27, 3:30
p.m., Rynearson Stadium. Reserved tickets cost $13; general
admission tickets are $11 for adults and $5 for those 18
years of age and under. A family pack of four tickets,
plus four hot dog vouchers, costs $30. To order tickets,
contact the EMU Ticket Office at 487-2282.
"Homecoming is our favorite time of the year to welcome
back our alumni," said Vicki Reaume, executive director
of alumni relations. ""There are so many wonderful
things planned this year that will attract the interest
of our loyal grads."
A pre-game Athletics tailgate is scheduled at Eagles'
Landing from noon to 3 p.m. at Oestrike Stadium. Entry
to the tailgate requires a game ticket or valid EMU student
ID.
"We're finding big increases each year in the number of
student organizations hosting tailgates for their members,
friends and alumni," said Melissa Ginotti, director of
Campus Life. "We expect this year we'll see the largest
numbers ever."
Shuttle service to Rynearson Stadium will run from noon
to 3 p.m., with stops on Forest Street at Sill Hall, the
Student Center and outside Eastern Eateries. Shuttle service
will resume after the third quarter from the drop-off point
in front of Rynearson Stadium and will run until one hour
after the game. For details about the EMU tailgate policy,
visit www.emich.edu/homecoming.
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TAILGATE MEMORIES: This family enjoys
last year's Alumni Tailgate festivities. This
year's
"Flashback" Alumni Tailgate is
scheduled Oct. 27,
1:30-3:30 p.m., on the
west side of Rynearson Stadium. |
Celebrations also will include a "Flashback" Alumni Tailgate
presented on game day by WNIC Radio, 100.3 FM, from 1:30-3:30
p.m. on the west side of Rynearson Stadium, complete with
fun activities for children and plenty of EMU give-away
items. At 2 p.m., former Homecoming kings and queens are
invited for a reunion, followed by a 2:30 p.m. Alumni "Chapter
of the Year" presentation. Admission is by donation and
proceeds will benefit the EMU Alumni Association Scholarship
Fund.
After the football game, head over to the Convocation
Center where the EMU men's and women's basketball teams
will hold their annual Green and White scrimmage. Admission
is free.
Deck your office door in green and white and all things
EMU for a decorating contest Wednesday, Oct. 24. Judging
begins at 10 a.m. with prizes going to the winners.
"The Campus Door Decorating/Office Decorating Contest
has generated so
much pride and interest in the past. This year, we have
added a cash
prize in addition to free lunches," Reaume said. "A traveling
trophy also has been added to increase bragging rights
for the winners."
Spiff up your EMU wardrobe at the T-shirt exchange, Thursday,
Oct. 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the spirit tent
outside the northwest corner of Pray-Harrold where gently
used non-EMU apparel can be traded in for a new EMU T-shirt.
While you're there, check out the car crush. Pitch in to
help wreck a WMU Broncos-themed car. Cost is $5 for 10 "hits" or
a donation of five non-perishable food items.
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THE LITTLE FAN: This little girl
plays
cheerleader during last
year's pep rally. Join
the EMU
Marching Band, cheerleaders
and a DJ ct.
25, 8 p.m., in
University Park for this year's
pep rally. |
No Homecoming Week would be complete without a pep rally.
Join the EMU Marching Band, cheerleaders and a DJ Thursday,
Oct. 25, at 8 p.m., for an evening of school spirit, prizes
and Homecoming Court announcements, rain or shine at University
Park.
This year's Golden Years Reunion will honor the class
of 1957. Advanced reservations are required for the Oct.
26 event. To make a reservation, contact the Office for
Alumni Relations at 487-0250, or e-mail alumni.relations@emich.edu or
487-0250.
In addition to traditional Homecoming activities, a bonus
event is a free "Flashback Family Day" Saturday,
Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Family Day is a full day
of adventure, fun and learning at the Mark Jefferson Mall.
Activities include: storytelling, puppet making, robots,
animals, clowns, magicians, musical performances, University
Art Gallery, Explore Eastern and much more.
"Disco Drive," a week-long food drive sponsored by Food
Gatherers, also will take place. For a list of food drop-off
sites around campus and at Rynearson Stadium, visit www.emich.edu/vision.discodrive.html.
"Our Disco Donut Drop kicks off Homecoming Week,"
Reaume said. "Free Krispy Kreme donuts will be delivered
to offices by retro-tux wearing colleagues."
For a complete list of Homecoming events, visit www.emich.edu/homecoming
