2007 Homecoming Week Schedule:
Sat., Sept. 29 || Mon., Oct 1 || Tues., Oct. 2 || Wed., Oct. 3 || Thurs., Oct 4 || Fri., Oct. 5 || Sat., Oct. 6
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29*
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2–2:45 p.m.
Homecoming Parade. |
Sponsored by Student Government. | |
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Honors Community.
Food, games, and more. | |
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*(Rain date: Sunday, September 30)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 1
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2
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Noon–2 p.m.
WSU-Miami Valley College of Nursing and Health Nursing Job Fair. |
University Hall. Alumni and students are invited to attend this free event with nurse recruiters from healthcare agencies throughout Ohio.
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9:00 p.m.–midnight. Bowling Night. |
Beaver-Vu Bowl, 1238 N. Fairfield Rd., Beavercreek. Sponsored by Black Men on the Move. | |
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3
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5:30–7:30 p.m.
"Engineering: Past, Present and Future." |
Engineers Club of Dayton, 110 E. Monument Ave. College of Engineering and Computer Science reception. | |
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7 p.m.
Comedy Show. |
Student Union Apollo Room. Sponsored by the Black Student Union. | |
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7 p.m.
Piediscalzi Lecture |
Discovery Room, E163 Student Union. "The Resacralization of Medicine and the Renaturalization of Religion in America Today," presented by Nicholas Piediscalzi, founding chair of the Department of Religion. | |
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4
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Noon–4 p.m.
Student Union Grand Re-Opening. |
Ribbon cutting, refreshments, tours. | |
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7 p.m.
Film: Lest We Forget: Silent Voices. |
Student Union Apollo Room. Sponsored by the Office of Disability Services, Division of Student Affairs, College of Liberal Arts, College of Education and Human Services, Boonshoft School of Medicine, School of Professional Psychology, Choices in Community Living, and the WSU Alumni Association. | |
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5
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1:30 p.m.
Inauguration Ceremony for David R. Hopkins, Wright State University's sixth president. |
Nutter Center.
Includes the premiere performance of WSU Fanfare, written by WSU alumnus Steve Hampton and performed by the WSU Faculty Brass Quintet. Reception to follow in the McLin Gym. | |
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4–9 p.m.
Homecoming Tent City |
Lot 20.
Chili and wing cook-off featuring faculty and staff chefs, all athlete and athletic council reunion, ROTC climbing wall, tailgate party, games, prizes, and more! | |
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5 p.m.
Women's soccer vs. Butler. |
Alumni Field. Introduction of Homecoming Court. | |
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7:30 p.m.
Men's soccer vs. Wisconsin–Green Bay. |
Alumni Field.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6
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8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Alumni Leadership Institute. |
Student Union Apollo Room. Alumni will speak on leadership, and personal performance. Panel on entrepreneurship. | |
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9 a.m.
Department of Biological Sciences Golf Scramble. |
Walden Ponds Golf Club, Indian Springs, Ohio.
Supports undergraduate and graduate education, research and travel. Visit the Biological Sciences Golf Scramble Web site or or contact Eileen Porter at (937) 775-3606. | |
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9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Free 3 CEU Event for WSU Social Work Alumni |
Join alumni, students, and faculty for a day of service and learning. Contact the WSU Social Work Department at (937) 775-2751 by September 15 for more information and to register. | |
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2 p.m.
Variety Performance Showcase. |
Concert Hall, Creative Arts Center. Do you have a talent? All students, faculty, staff, and alumni are invited to show us what you have! For more information, contact the Office of Student Activities at (937) 775-5570. | |
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7 p.m.
Inaugural Gala. |
Student Union. Celebrate the inauguration of David R. Hopkins as president! For more information, contact Student Union and Event Services at (937) 775-5521. | |
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8–11 p.m.
Fall Ball Homecoming Dance. |
Student Union Atrium. Crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen. Sponsored by the University Activities Board and the Rainbow Alliance. | |
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10 p.m.–1 a.m.
Homecoming Casino Night. |
Student Union Gym.
Celebrate Homecoming like never before. Students can play for a chance to win great prizes.
Sponsored by Residential Community Association | |
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10 p.m.–1 a.m.
Pool Party.
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Student Union Pool.
Relax in the pool while listening to a DJ.
Locker rooms will be open so students can change and store their clothes.
Sponsored by Black Men on the Move. |
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