The campus is brimming with blue, gray and white, alumni are starting to appear on campus and students, faculty and staff seem to be a bit more excited. It must be Homecoming 2011, the annual celebration for alumni and students to reconnect and show their school spirit.
The annual lip sync contest is tonight at 7 p.m. in Dodd Auditorium, followed by a carnival and pep rally tomorrow afternoon at Ball Circle.
The homecoming concert, featuring the bands Taking Back Sunday and The Maine, is Friday night at the Anderson Center. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert starts at 8 p.m. The show is free for students and $20 for alumni and the public. Tickets are available online through noon on Friday at https://quikpayasp.com/umw/commerce_manager/payer.do?orderType=HomeConc. Between noon and 7 p.m. tomorrow, tickets will be available at the Anderson Center Box Office for cash only.
Saturday marks the main Homecoming events:
- Muffins and Mimosas Networking Reception – 10-11:30 a.m. at Jepson Alumni Executive Center; register at https://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/MWC/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=77722
- Annual Tent Party – 1-4 p.m. at Jepson Alumni Executive Center; tickets are $10 through today and $20 at the door; register at https://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/MWC/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=77722
- Students vs. Alumni Corn Hole Tournament – 1:30 p.m. at Jepson Alumni Executive Center; a limited number of spots is available; register at https://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/MWC/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=77722
- Trip to Carl’s – 4 p.m. at Jepson Alumni Executive Center; the trolley ride to Carl’s is free; register at https://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/MWC/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=77722
Cheer on the Eagles at athletic events, including women’s rugby, women’s volleyball, field hockey, women’s soccer, men’s rugby and men’s soccer games. The full athletic schedule is available at www.umweagles.com.
For more information about Homecoming activities or for a full list of events, visit www.umw.edu/alumni/homecoming.
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