UNT Homecoming 2010 - October 12-16 University of North Texas

Homecoming 2010  October 12 - 16
"OLD SCHOOL"

Schedule

Friday, October 15

10:30-noon
General Academic Building
Profiles of Leadership Display Unveiling Reception
The College of Arts and Sciences is honoring Linda Truitt Creagh ('62, '64 M.S., '67 Ph.D.), the first recipient of a science Ph.D. conferred by UNT. Please RSVP to nissa.gordon@unt.edu or call (940) 565-2048.

11:30 am
University Union, Silver Eagle Suite
Golden Eagles Luncheon and Reunion
Celebrate the class of 1960. Reservations are $20 per person. RSVP to karen.selby@unt.edu or call (940) 565-3480.

Noon
The Golf Club at Champions Circle, Fort Worth
Zeke Martin Homecoming Golf Classic
Benefiting the Lettermen's Association and the UNT Alumni Association. Noon shotgun. Format: Four-man scramble. For information, contact matthew.phillips@unt.edu or call (940) 369-8409.

1:00-6:30 p.m.
Chemistry Building
Chemistry Centennial Celebration
Join the Department of Chemistry as it celebrates 100 years with poster session, reception, tour and presentations. Reservations for the Centennial Dinner at Fremaux's Metropolitan Catering is $35, prepaid. RSVP to susanb@unt.edu or call (940) 565-3554.

4:00-6:00 p.m.
Peter Collora Piano, corner of Eagle Dr. and Locust St., Denton
Celebrate Our Piano Teacher, Bob Rogers
If you were lucky enough to study piano with Robert J. Rogers during his
36-year tenure at UNT, come join us to reconnect and reminisce with "Mr. Rogers" and Daisy and your fellow pianists. Lots of food, fun, friends and music. Hosted by Susan Patrick Ogilvy and Peter Collora. Please RSVP to Susan at musicsospace@earthlink.net. If you're unable to attend, you may send a greeting to Mr. Rogers at this email.

6:00 p.m.
Soccer game vs. Florida International
Conference game. For more information, visit www.meangreensports.com.

7:00 p.m.
Spirit March
The march begins at Fraternity Row on Maple Street and proceeds to the bonfire site near Victory Hall.

8:00 p.m.
Walt Parker Drive, next to Victory Hall
Bonfire and Yell Contest
Join us for the lighting of the bonfire and the student yell contest following the spirit march. (Due to new stadium construction, the bonfire has been moved to Walt Parker Drive.)

8:00 p.m.
Murchison Performing Arts Center
Best of Broadway Gala Dinner and Concert
Join the College of Music at the Murchison Performing Arts Center for a
“Best of Broadway” Gala benefit dinner and concert featuring the UNT Symphony Orchestra with vocalists singing Broadway favorites. Read the invitation letter from James Scott, Dean of the College of Music. To RSVP, download the reply card, complete it and mail to: College of Music, ATTN: Pam King, 1155 Union Circle #311367, Denton, TX 76203-5017. If you have questions, please call Beth Jackson at (940) 369-8417.

Saturday, October 16

See Mean Green Village activities

7:15 a.m.
Pohl Recreation Center
Fun Run
The run, free and open to everyone, starts in front of the Pohl Recreation Center. Pre-registration is not required. Registration will remain open until 7:00 am. For additional information, please contact Britton Sherry at (940) 565-2275 or britton.sherry@unt.edu or visit www.unt.edu/recsports.

8:30 a.m.
Gateway Center Ballroom
Athletic Hall of Fame Breakfast
This year's inductees are Patrick Cobbs (’05), football; Kevin Galbreath, football; Mike Hagler (’57, ’60 M.Ed.), men’s track and field; and Ben Moturi (’81, ’85 M.S.), men’s track and field. Breakfast tickets are $15 per person. Breakfast ticket and one reserved game ticket is $25. Tables are available for $100. To purchase tickets, please call the Athletic Ticket Office at (940) 565-2527. For information, contact matthew.phillips@unt.edu or (940) 565-8627.

10:00 a.m.-noon
930 S. Welch St.
Chi Omega Lodge Open House
Alumnae, family and friends are welcome to come by the lodge. Refreshments will be served. Hosted by Chi Omega House Corporation. For information, contact mh0032@verizon.net or (940) 382-2360.

11 a.m.-2 p.m.
University Union
Floyd Graham Society
Dancing to the Aces of Collegeland big band, under the direction of Phil Rumbley. Musical program by UNT jazz alumna and current UNT jazz faculty Rosana Eckert, vocals; and UNT jazz alumnus Gary Eckert, vocals and percussion. Reservations include lunch, $30 prepaid by 5 p.m., Wednesday, October 13. RSVP to 940-565-0804 or fax to 940-891-0690. Mail checks to Floyd Graham Society, 815 Ector, Denton, Texas 76201 or Paypal to gpr1@earthlink.net.

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Chesnut Hall Rotunda
Green Jackets Reunion
Mix and mingle with past and present Green Jackets. A light brunch will be served. Please RSVP by email or phone to Schuyler Bateman at Schuyler.Bateman@unt.edu or (940) 565-4909.

Noon
Vigne Wine Shop & Delicatessen, 222 West Hickory Street
Professional Leadership Program Alumni Reunion
Reunite with alumni, mentors and supporters of PLP as we celebrate homecoming and watch the parade. For additional information, visit www.cob.unt.edu/plp.

1:00 p.m.
Homecoming Parade
Beginning at Welch and Hickory, travels around the Denton town square and up Oak. From Oak to Welch, right on Hickory (going the wrong way on Hickory through campus) and left on North Texas Boulevard to Highland.

1:00-3:00 p.m.
Sweetwater Grill & Tavern
Sigma Nu Alumni Gathering
For more information, contact Alumni President Joe Pizzurro at (972) 765-2902 or joe.pizzurro@gmail.com

3:00 p.m.
Life Sciences Complex
Life Sciences Complex Ribbon Cutting Celebration
For information, contact laurea.dunahoe@unt.edu or (940) 565-4367.

6:30 p.m. Kickoff
Fouts Field
Mean Green vs. Florida International
Tickets purchased prior to game day start at $10. For information, contact ticketoffice@unt.edu or (800) 868-2366 or visit meangreensports.com.

October 17

1:00 p.m.
Soccer game vs. Florida Atlantic
Conference game. For more information, visit www.meangreensports.com.


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