Homecoming Day is Saturday, October 17! Activities and events are also planned for the week leading to the big day, so come out and show your Mean Green pride!
Tuesday, October 13
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Homecoming Picnic and Pep Rally
Celebrate Homecoming week with food, activities and give-aways. BBQ brisket burgers will be served. Pep rally at noon. Wear Green! Free with a valid UNT ID. For more information, visit http://avpsd.unt.edu or call (940) 565-4373. Library Mall and Schrader Pavilion.
Friday, October 16
11:30 a.m.
Golden Eagles 50-year Class Reunion Luncheon
$20 per person. For more information, contact Karen Selby at (940) 565-3480 or email karen.selby@unt.edu. University Union, Silver Eagle Suite.
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
African-American Alumni Reception
Join former classmates for food and fellowship. This reception will honor all generations from the 1950s to 2009, so come and reconnect with friends, network with fellow alumni and enjoy Homecoming. Dr. Gilda Garcia, vice president for Institutional Equity and Diversity and Bonita Hairston, chief of staff for the Office of the President, will deliver remarks. Dress is business casual. For more information and to RSVP, please visit
http://unt-af-am-alumni-reception.eventbrite.com/. UNT Alumni Center.
6:45 p.m.
Spirit March
The march begins at Fraternity Row on Maple Street and proceeds to the bonfire site adjacent to the Athletic Center. Bonfire and Yell Contest at 8:15 p.m.
8:00 p.m. - closing
UNT Jazz Alumni Hang! Featuring Guest Artist Denis DiBlasio
Join us in an Alumni Lab Band reunion/jam session, playing classic charts from the jazz library, and rotating personnel every couple of pieces. Guest artist Denis DiBlasio will sit in as well. All Jazz Alumni, bring your horns. Cash bar and munchies. Free and open to the jazz-loving public. Come play jazz, network with alumni and have a great time! For more information, contact Steve Wiest at steve.wiest@unt.edu. The Syndicate, University Union.
8:15 p.m.
Bonfire and Yell Contest
The lighting of the bonfire and the student yell contest take place adjacent to the Athletic Center. Spirit March at 6:45 p.m.
College of Music
Join the College of Music for a performance by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Dallas Symphony Chorus of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony led by Jaap van Zweden. Supported in part by the UNT Fine Arts Series which provides current UNT students free admission. Ticket prices for others can be found by visiting www.theMPAC.com. Murchison Performing Arts Center.
Saturday, October 17
8:30 a.m.
Athletic Hall of Fame Breakfast
This year's inductees are Billy Dinkle, football; Jimmy Gales, men's basketball; Corina Marginas ('04, '06 M.B.A.), volleyball; and Ja'Quay Wilburn ('04), football. Call (940) 565-3339 for information. Gateway Center Ballroom.
10:00 a.m. - noon
Chi Omega Lodge Open House
Alumnae, family and friends are welcome to come by the lodge at 930 Welch Street. Hosted by Chi Omega House Corporation.
10:30 a.m.
Zeta Sigma Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma 20th Anniversary Celebration
Kappa house at 923 W. Prairie St. RSVP to untkkg@gmail.com
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Floyd Graham Society
Dancing to the Aces of Collegeland big band, Jack Rumbley, director. Program: "Celebrating Maynard...and More!", featuring Maynard Ferguson alumni Denis DiBlasio, baritone saxophone, and Steve Wiest, trombone. Reservations: $30 prepaid, includes luncheon. Due by 5 p.m., Wed., Oct. 14. VISA/MC to 940-387-9068 voice or 940-891-0690 fax. Mail checks to Floyd Graham Society, 815 Ector, Denton, Texas 76201. Paypal to gpr1@earthlink.net. University Union.
11:00 a.m.
Green Jacket Reunion
Former Green Jacket members are invited to an all-decades reunion. A light brunch will be served. Bring your memorabilia and pictures to share. Reservations are required. To RSVP, contact Cathy Tedrick at (940) 369-7821 or cathy.tedrick@unt.edu. UNT Alumni Center in the Gateway Center.
11:00 a.m.
UNT Baptist Student Ministry Alumni Reception
Following the reception will be a luncheon and a short program. Please RSVP to untbsm@gmail.com. For more information, visit http://www.untbsm.com. Baptist Student Ministry building.
12:00 p.m.
KNTU Tailgate
Join us for football tailgating and a celebration of our 40th year. A live broadcast and meet and greet begins at noon. The official cutting of the KNTU Anniversary Cake is scheduled for 2 p.m. For more information, contact Russ Campbell at (940) 565-2554 or russ.campbell@unt.edu. Mean Green Village.
1:00 p.m.
Parade
Begins at Welch and Hickory, travels around the Denton town square and ends on North Texas Blvd and Highland. See parade route.
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
TAMS Alumni Reception
Featuring the Class of 2004’s fifth anniversary, the Class of 1999’s 10th anniversary and the Class of 1994's 15th anniversary. TAMS Alumni pictures will be taken and cake will be served at 3:00 p.m. For additional information contact Diana Reaves at (940)565-2437 or diana.reaves@unt.edu. Mean Green Village.
2:00 p.m.
Peer Counselor Reunion
Join Marcilla Collinsworth ('69, '73 M.Ed.), former UNT Director of Admissions/Freshman Orientation, for a reunion with peer counselors from summer 1973 through summer 2001. Light refreshments will be served. Reservations are required. For more information, contact Lisa Wallace at (940) 369-8302 or lisa.wallace@unt.edu. UNT Alumni Center in the Gateway Center.
3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Brave Combo
Denton's own Grammy Award-winning band performs on the Bud Stage at the Mean Green Village.
3:00 p.m.
Delta Gamma Sorority House and Kappa Delta Sorority House Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
President Gretchen Bataille and members of the UNT System Board of Regents will lead the ribbon cutting ceremony for Phase Two of Sorority Row. For more information, contact Lisa Wallace at (940) 369-8302 or lisa.wallace@unt.edu. Highland Street at Bernard.
3:00 p.m.
Lettermen's Tent and Geezle's Reunion
Come by for food, drink and fun and stay for the game. Contact the ticket office at (800) 868-2366 and ask for the reserved seats for the Geezle Reunion. For more information, contact Al Greer at greer.ae@verizon.net or James Stinson at jamsue@sbcglobal.net or call (972) 238-8980 or (972) 814-7064 (cell). Mean Green Village.
3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Mean Green Village
Tailgating starts early and ends late. Homecoming festivities include organization, department and college tents in the Mean Green tailgate Village along with live musical entertainment and the Junior Mean Green Fun Zone. The Mean Green March, featuring the cheerleaders, dancers, Green Brigade Marching band, Coach Todd Dodge and the MEAN GREEN football team, starts approximately two hours prior to kickoff.
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
College of Education
Alumni Reunion and Teacher of the Year Recognition
Stop by the College of Education’s tent for food, drinks, and good times! At 5:00 p.m., alumni who were named 2009 Teachers of the Year by area school districts will receive special honors. Please RSVP to Michelle Lee at (940) 369-7805 or michelle.lee@unt.edu. Mean Green Village.
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
College of Business
All-Class Alumni Reunion
Join College of Business alumni for food, drinks, and fun. Please RSVP at http://www.cob.unt.edu/rsvp. The Professional Leadership Program will also host a PLP reunion in the COB tent. For more information contact Julie Willems-Espinoza at Julie.Willems-Espinoza@unt.edu or 940-565-3043. Mean Green Village.
Mayborn at Mean Green Village
Celebrate the new Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism. This is a Journalism jubilee for the transition from the Department of Journalism in the College of Arts and Sciences to the Mayborn School of Journalism (effective September 1, 2009). All students, alumni and friends of Journalism are invited to the Mayborn tent before the football game to enjoy good eats, balloon art, music and perhaps a celebrity or two. Hosts include interim dean, Mitch Land, plus Journalism faculty and staff. Also, watch for the Journalism entry in the UNT homecoming parade at 1:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Mean Green vs. Florida Atlantic
Ticketing options start at $10. Call (800) 868-2366, visit MeanGreenSports.com or email ticketoffice@unt.edu.
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