Homecoming & Family Weekend 2006
If you “Don’t Want to Miss a Thing,” and you “wannabe” included in the action, then make plans to be at homecoming, NOW! This year, we’re honoring all 90’s graduates, but as always, encourage all alumni and parents to attend. Hope to see you soon!
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Friday, Oct. 27
7:00 pm
“she’s all that”
Women’s Soccer; UM vs. Springhill
Location: UM Soccer Field
Don’t miss your Lady Rams playing those cross-town, rival Badgers!
8:30 pm
“getting’ jiggy with it…”
Concert: The Michael Warren Band
Concert: Eliot Morris
First Baptist North Mobile
I saw them when…..Rising performer Michael Warren has shared the stage with many artists, such as B.B. King, Gladys Knight, Taylor Hicks, Live, Teddy Geiger, Dave Barnes, Robert Cray, Thousand Foot Krutch, Eliot Morris, Mat Kearney, Paul Wright, Monk & Neagle, and Need to Breathe. (whew!) He recently finished the USO Tour through
Germany, playing for the men and women serving our country.
Eliot Morris’ sound is like that of the Counting Crows. He’s also a rising star in his field and has opened for artists such as the GooGoo Dolls, Dave Matthews Band, and Counting Crows.
Bring a blanket and/or chair.
No charge
Saturday, Oct. 28
9:30-11:00 am
“mmmbop! “
Alumni Choir Rehearsal
Weaver Auditorium
Preparing for another entrancing choir performance with Dr. B- sure to be a hit!
10:00 am
Alumni Leaders are “the bomb!”
Alumni Board of Directors & Class Agent Meeting
Ben May Building (food court/bookstore)
*11:00 am
“hakuna matata- no worries!”
Parent Meet ‘n’ Greet with the Professors
Weaver Hall Lobby
The PTA all grown-up! Ask questions, share progress, feel good!
*11:00 am
“a whole new world”
Alumni Meeting- all alumni
Ben May Building (food court/bookstore)
Hey Grads! Come catch the vision cast by your 2006-2007 Alumni Board of Directors at this bi-annual meeting of the minds. Find out how you can be involved and what the Alumni Association is doing to ‘Change the World.’
*11:45 am
“bubba gump shrimp co.”
FISH & SHRIMP FRY, $5.00
Outside the cafeteria
A southern feast with all the trimmings! (maybe even a box of chocolates) If you can’t make it to anything else, be here for lunch and the big, big house…..
*12:00 pm
“it’s a big, big house”
A HOMECOMING WHO’S WHO
Outside the cafeteria
Something for everyone:
- President’s welcome & devotional
- Alumni Choir performance
- Court introductions (queen & king announced at game)
- Soccer team SENIOR intros
- Class Gift “check” presented to Dr. Foley
- RamCorp (brass & percussion) student performers
- Student Choice Awards, recognizing faculty/staff for awards such as “Best Professor,” “Professor with the Toughest Exams”, and so on.
*12:45 pm to 4:30pm
“the great adventure”
FALL CARNIVAL!
Martin and Library Lawns
Saddle up those horses- If you thought last year was big, you gotta see this! Laser Tag,
Bungee Run, Inflatable Joust, Mechanical Bull, Triple Sports Cage, and waaay
more! Also, a designated area has been set aside for all “future rams.”
*Carnival Foods available at carnival costs; no cost for entertainment
10 am-12:00 pm
“hey now, you’re an ALL STAR”
Dorm Warz, ROUND 3!
Location: TBD
Year three is sure to be an afternoon delight for both students and their fans! Residential students will compete “dorm-to-dorm” in camp style relays and games. New to the pack this year: our girls in the newly opened North Hall.
3:30 pm
"Rumble in the Jungle"
Alumni Soccer Game
Men and Women's Soccer
4:00 pm
“Zack Morris for Class President”
SGA gathering/reunion
Weaver Hall Lobby (newly renovated & expanded)
If you were a hard workin’, event planning, or ‘day of’ volunteer SGA member, then make plans to attend this special gathering in your honor, hosted by the current SGA staff. See and hear what’s still going on in the SGA world and also what’s new, from these talented student leaders.
5:00 pm
“no soup for you!”
Dinner, $6.00*
Location: Cafeteria
Grab dinner before the game from a buffet-style food court, with a wide variety of dining choices in our very attractive (maybe not quite how you remember it?) cafeteria.
*All-inclusive: main meal, salad, soup, dessert, drink
*6:00 pm
“Braveheart(s)”
Men’s Soccer; UM vs. Springhill
Location: UM Soccer Field
The blue paint comes out for this one!
Show your UM support for one of the most intense season matches.
The Homecoming Court will be presented at halftime and the King & Queen announced.
8:30 pm
“u can’t touch this”
Concert: Jason Morant
Concert: Lift
Concert: Seraph
Front Lawn, Weaver Hall
Concluding the homecoming activities are national and local recording artists (including UM alumni) Jason Morant, Lift, and Seraph.
Jason Morant is an artist with Vertical Records and is exploding on Christian Radio. His sound is comparable to Coldplay, U2, Snow Patrol, and others. Jason’s songs deliver an incredible message of hope and love.
Sounds of Christian artists Lift and Seraph, respectively, are alternative (like Coldplay and U2) and acoustic rock (like Train, Blues Traveler, and Dave Matthews Band); they’ll perform both original and cover songs. Keep that chair and blanket handy!
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Sooo, don’t stay “home alone.”
Strap on your “fanny pack,” be anything but “clueless,” and plan to be here!
Tee-shirts: $10.00, long or short sleeve
Kids tees: same as above
Need hotel information? Call the Alumni Office at 251-442-2212
Pre-Homecoming Event for Alumni: October 21 is Operation: World Changers. This is an Alumni Association sponsored event; a day for Mobile alumni to give back to the community through service projects in conjunction with the United Way of Southwest Alabama. More information? Call the Alumni Office at 251.442.2212
WEEKEND PRIZE DRAWINGS! BE HERE! Beginning with the Friday night Fall Carnival, Alumni and Parents have the chance to enter their name in drawings to be held all weekend, with the grand prize being drawn at Saturday night’s soccer game! You must be present to win and there are six events to register and win with, each marked with a next to the event time.
GRAND PRIZE: Weekend trip for up to 8 at Martinique on the Gulf!
