Schedule of Events - Homecoming 2009


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Monday, September 21

10 pm - Street Painting along 700 North on USU's campus
Clubs and organizations on campus show their school spirit by painting logos and designs for all to enjoy during Homecoming Week.
Location: 700 North on campus
Open to: All
Cost: Free

9 - 11:00 pm Pudding Dance
Location: HPER Field
Open to: Current Students
Cost: Free

12 noon - Lunch for the Bunch
Location: Logan Institute
Open to: Current Students
Cost: Free

Tuesday, September 22

12 noon - Aggie Ice Cream Social
Location: TSC Patio
Open to: Current Students
Cost: Free

1:30 pm - ASUSU Student Convocation
Clifford, treasure hunter, will be speaking about his adventures. Time of event yet to be determined.
Location: Evan N. Stevenson Ballroom
Open to: All
Cost: Free

7:30 - 9:30 pm Moonlight and Music Concert
Battle School and Musical Charis will be playing. Battle School is a local band, while Musical Charis hails from California.
Location: USU Amphitheater
Open to: Current Students
Cost: Free

9:30 - 11:00 pm The Princess Bride Movie Night
Location: USU Amphitheater
Open to: Current Students
Cost: Free

Wednesday, September 23

12 noon - Pillow Fight
Bring your pillow to class and then meet on the Quad for a giant pillow fight.
Location: Quad
Open to: Current Students
Cost: Free

10 am - 2 pm AXO Dollar Days
Location: TSC Patio
Open to: Current Students
Cost: Free

7 pm - Mr. USU Contest
This year's theme is 'I Can Go the Distance', we have 11 contestants and this year's competition may prove to be one of the best ones yet.
Location: Kent Concert Hall of the Chase Fine Arts Center
Open to: All
Cost: $3 without a can of food and $2 with a can of food

Thursday, September 24

12 noon - 2 pm Service Blitz and Aggie Treats
Come help put together packages for children at Primary Children's Hospital.
Location: Sunburst Lounge
Open to: Current Students
Cost: Free

12:00 noon - Convocation featuring Homecoming Grand Marshal Eric Hipple
Listen to this former Aggie football player as he talks about his book titled "Real Men Do Cry." Don't miss it!
Location: TSC Ballroom
Open to: All
Cost: Free

2:30 pm Powder Puff Football
Come join in on a forgotten USU Tradition, and get your game on.
Location: Quad
Open to: Current Students
Cost: Free

5-6 pm - Class of 1959 Reunion Meet & Greet
Enjoy light appetizers as class members visit and reminisce with each other about their time on campus.
Location: David B. Haight Alumni Center
Open to: Class of 1959
Cost: Free with reunion dinner ticket

5 - 8 pm Kite Making - ISC
Location: Quad
Open to: Current Students
Cost: Free

5:30 - 6:30 pm. - U of U vs. USU soccer pregame party
We will have aggie Ice Cream and Pom Poms to give out.
Location: West Parking lot of Rio Tinto Stadium
Open to: All
Cost: Free

6 pm - Class of 1959 Golden Aggie Reunion Dinner
This traditional dinner is the perfect place to reminisce and spend time with old friends. Everyone from the Class of 1959 is invited. University President Stan Albrecht will be the guest speaker.
Location: David B. Haight Alumni Center
Open to: Class of 1959
Cost: $17 per person

7 pm - U of U vs. USU soccer game
Kids can get in free if they wear a soccer jersey.
Location: Rio Tinto Stadium
Open to: All
Cost: $5, but kids can get in free if they wear a soccer jersey.

7:30 pm - The Glass Menagerie
Attend USU Theatre's production of Tennessee Williams' award winning play. Visit www.boxoffice.usu.edu for tickets.
Location: Caine Lyric Theatre located at 28 West Center Street in Logan
Open to: All
Cost: $12 per person, general admission

Friday, September 25

9:00 am - Golden Aggie Reunion Breakfast
If you graduated in 1959 or prior, come and enjoy breakfast with your classmates with a special guest speaker.
Location: David B. Haight Alumni Center
Open to: Class of 1959 and prior
Cost: $12 per person

10:30 am - Golden Aggie Reunion walking tour of campus
If you graduated 50 years ago or more, join this tour with visits to Old Main, around the Quad and a stop at Special Collections in the Merrill/Cazier Library. Tour begins at the Alumni Center.
Location: David B. Haight Alumni Center
Open to: Class of 1959 and prior
Cost: Free

11:00 am - Campus Walking Tour by USU Ambassadors
Take this short walking tour of campus to see how things have changed over the years. Also included will be information on how to apply to college with specific information about USU.
Location: Meet in the Admissions Office on the first floor of the TSC
Open to: All
Cost: Free

12 noon - Free Scotsman's
Location: Quad
Open to: Current Students
Cost: Free

12 noon - Lunch on your own at Marketplace
Enjoy lunch with other Golden Aggies on your own at USU's Marketplace. This buffet style dining experience serves a variety of foods including traditional American, Mexican, Asian & Italian as well as a grill, salad bar and dessert bar.
Location: TSC 2nd Floor
Open to: Golden Aggies
Cost: $6

1:30 - 3:00 pm - Classes without Quizzes speaker Alan K. Parrish
Have you ever wanted to return to class to learn, but without the pressure of tests? Alan Parrish will be speaking on his book describing the life of John A. Widtsoe.
Location: Eccles Conference Center
Open to: All
Cost: Free

2:00 pm - Escorted Bus Tour of Campus
You enjoyed the Quad area of campus on the walking tour, now hop on board our university shuttle bus for a tour around campus. Sites include the Innovation Campus, Romney Stadium, and a stop for Famous Aggies Ice Cream.
Location: David B. Haight Alumni Center
Open to: All
Cost: Free

2 pm & 4 pm - Merrill-Cazier Library Tours
The library will be hosting tours of this state-of-the-art facility, opened in September 2005.
Location: Meet in the Merrill-Cazier Library on the first floor
Open to: All
Cost: Free

3:00 pm - Campus Walking Tour by USU Ambassadors
Take this short walking tour of campus to see how things have changed over the years. Also included will be information on how to apply to college with specific information about USU.
Location: Meet in the Admissions Office on the first floor of the TSC
Open to: All
Cost: Free

3:00 - 4:30 pm - Classes without Quizzes speaker F. Ross Peterson
Have you ever wanted to return to class to learn, but without the pressure of tests? Enjoy this lecture taught by one of Utah State University's most popular professors: "B.S. Baffles Brains: The Best History Lecture I Never Gave in 33 years at USU".
Location: Eccles Conference Center
Open to: All
Cost: Free

5:30 pm - Homecoming Banquet & Reception
Enjoy this annual event as we honor the Homecoming Grand Marshal, the Distinguished Young Alumna and Alumni of the Year. Reception at 5:30 and banquet starts at 6 pm.
Location: Evan N. Stevenson Ballroom of the Taggart Student Center
Open to: All
Cost: $25 after August 21st, $15 for children 12 years and under

6 pm - Sigma Chi Alumni Banquet
RSVP call Sue Labrum at 435-752-6405 or sueL@cve.com.
Location: Riverwoods Convention Center (640 S 80 E, Logan)
Open to: Members and partners
Cost: TBD

7:00 pm - Science Unwrapped: "Fire, Ice and Explosions"
Volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis... We're mesmerized by powerful geologic forces here on Earth. But what about these forces on other planets? Inquiring minds of all ages are invited to join USU geophysicist Tony Lowry to learn more about 'fire, ice and explosions' in our solar system. Read more at www.usu.edu/science/unwrapped.
Location: Eccles Science Learning Center Emert Auditorium (Room 130)
Open to: All
Cost: Free

7:30 pm - The Glass Menagerie
Attend USU Theatre's production of Tennessee Williams' award winning play. Visit www.boxoffice.usu.edu for tickets.
Location: Caine Lyric Theatre located at 28 West Center Street in Logan
Open to: All
Cost: $12 per person, general admission

7:30 pm - Fry Street Quartet concert
Thrill to the classical sounds of this faculty quartet-in-residence as they play selections from Bach, Dvorak, and Thomas McFaul written for the Fry Street Quartet. Visit www.boxoffice.usu.edu for tickets.
Location: Kathryn Caine Wanless/Manon Caine Russell Performance Hall
Open to: All
Cost: TBD

8:00 pm - Alumni Band Concert
This wonderful concert will feature USU bands, and will feature alumni from past bands together with current students. Visit www.boxoffice.usu.edu for tickets.
Location: Kent Concert Hall of the Chase Fine Arts Center
Open to: All
Cost: $7.50 per person

8:00 pm - Young Alumni Mixer
If you graduated within the past 10 years, drop by Café Sabor for great food and an opportunity to mix and mingle with your fellow young alumni.
Location: Café Sabor at 600 W Center in Logan
Open to: Young Alumni
Cost: $5 for entrance and appetizers. Cash bar and dinner menu are also available.

8:00 pm - Midnight - Homecoming Dance
Come dressed in your favorite decade, with or without a date. We will have a swing band, western swing, rock bands, 90's DJ and piano bar. There will be a cash bar for drinks, non-alcoholic.
Location: Taggart Student Center
Open to: All
Cost: Free with your USU ID and $5 without

12:00 Midnight - True Aggie Night on the block "A"
This is your opportunity to become a True Aggie along with hundreds of others. Kiss your loved one at midnight and you will forever be known as a True Aggie.
Location: Block "A" located near the north entrance of Old Main
Open to: all Cost: Free

Saturday, September 26

8:00 am - Dignitaries Breakfast
Enjoy a pleasant breakfast held in honor of our Homecoming Grand Marshall, Alumnus of the Year, and Young Alumnus of the Year. In addition to the breakfast, you will be in downtown Logan to view the Homecoming Parade.
Location: Copper Mill Restaurant in Logan
Open to: All
Cost: $15.00 per person

8:00 am (subject to change) - Homecoming 5K Fun Run
Warm up for Homecoming activities with a 5K. Join with current students for this annual event. Visit www.usu.edu/asusu to register. Pre-registration starts at 7:30, the race starts at 8:00 am.
Location: Meet at the south HPER doors.
Open to: All
Cost: $10 in advance (includes t-shirt), $10 day of event (no t-shirt), $15 day of event (includes t-shirt)

10:00 am - Homecoming Parade
Homecoming without a parade? Recall your days as a student as you watch current USU clubs and organizations in this year's parade. This traditional event begins at 100 South and continues to 700 North. Homecoming Parade Entry Registration Closed.
Location: Main Street
Open to: All
Cost: Free

1:00 pm - Campus Walking Tour by USU Ambassadors
Take this short walking tour of campus to see how things have changed over the years. Also included will be information on how to apply to college with specific information about USU.
Location: Meet in the Admissions Office on the first floor of the TSC
Open to: All
Cost: Free

Afternoon - Reunions at the Greek Houses
If you are a Greek, drop by your house for a reunion with other members. Call Kevin Webb at 797-3124 or email kevrweb@gmail.com for more information.
Location: TBD
Open to: Members
Cost: TBD

Afternoon - Aggie Leadership Reunion
If you were an ASUSU officer, a member of the President's Leadership Council or an Ambassador, drop by this reunion to see old friends and catch up on current USU events. Check with the ASUSU office for details.
Location: TBD
Open to: Former student leaders
Cost: TBD

3-5 pm - Silver Aggie Ag Day BBQ Reunion
If you graduated in 1983-1985 it is time to celebrate with a 25 year reunion. There will be activities for the whole family.
Location: Practice field east of Romney Stadium near the Stan Laub Training Center
Open to: Classes of 1983-1985
Cost: Adults $8, Kids $5

2:30 pm - Athletics Hall of Fame Public Tours
The newly opened Hall of Fame highlights the excellence of our Aggie athletes over the years.
Location: Jim & Carol Laub Athletics-Academics Complex
Open to: All
Cost: Free

3-5 pm - Ag Barbeque/Aggie Weekend Tailgate
Join Aggies for this event featuring food products made in Utah.
Location: Practice field east of Romney Stadium near the Stan Laub Training Center
Open to: All
Cost: Adults $8, Kids $5

3:30 - 5:30pm - Former Student Leaders Ice Cream Social (ASUSU,
PLC/Ambassadors, and A-Team)
We will have a visit from Dr Morales (VP for Student Services) as well as one from Big Blue and the Spirit Squad. The new Hall of Fame will be open for everyone to see as well. Former student leaders can RSVP online at www.usu.edu/admissions/plc and the RSVP deadline is Sept. 21st.
Location: Patio of the North Endzone Complex
Open to: All
Cost: $5 per person (ages 3 and up) which includes Aggie Ice Cream and a ticket to the game.

5:30 pm - Aggie Band Reunion
the thrill of half-time shows in Romney Stadium? Bring your band instrument along and play with the Aggie Marching Band at the Homecoming Football game. Contact Dr. Tom Rohr at 435-797-3004 for information.
Location: Romney Stadium
Open to: All
Cost: Free

6:05 pm - Cheer on the Aggies
Cheer on the Aggies at the Homecoming Football Game as they take on the Thunderbirds of Southern Utah University in Romney Stadium. Be sure to wear your Aggie Blue & Fighting White!
Location: Romney Stadium
Open to: All
Cost: $12 for general admission

7:30 pm - The Glass Menagerie
Attend USU Theatre's production of Tennessee Williams' award winning play. Visit www.boxoffice.usu.edu for tickets.
Location: Caine Lyric Theatre located at 28 West Center Street in Logan
Open to: All
Cost: $12 per person, general admission

9:00 - 12:00 pm - "White Out" Party
Come decked out in ALL white and be ready for glow sticks and DJ Marcus Wing who will be spinning tunes all night long.
Location: Quad
Open to: Adults 18 yrs. and older
Cost: TBD, pay at door



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