University of Delaware
Office of Public Relations
The Messenger
Vol. 5, No. 4/1996
Homecoming Weekend '96


Friday, Oct. 18
    
    Blue Hen women's soccer vs Hartford, 4 p.m., Mini-Stadium,
    David M. Nelson Athletic Complex.
    
    Recitation Hall, Recitation Annex and Taylor Hall Open
    House. Enjoy the  complete renovations of the three studio
    buildings, 5:30-7:30 p.m., reception and tours.
    
    "Out of the Shadow: Artists of the Warhol Circle, Then and
    Now," 1-5 p.m., University Gallery  at Old College.
    
    Homecoming Carnival, 2-5 p.m., North Mall by Brown and Sypherd 
    residence halls.  Music, food and fun. Student organizations and 
    Greek chapters will provide games, activities and other
    entertainment.
    
    Pep Rally, 4:30 p.m., North Mall by Brown and Sypherd
    residence halls. UD Marching Band, Precision Dance Team,
    cheerleaders and a cappella singing groups will provide
    entertainment. UD Spirit Ambassadors and T. Muncy Keith
    Spirit Award winner will be announced.
    
    Reception for all alumni!
    5:30-7:30 p.m., Old College lawn. Complimentary hot and cold
    hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine and soda. R.s.v.p. by Oct. 10 to
    Office of Alumni and University Relations (302) 831-2341,
    fax (302) 831-2045 or e-mail AlumNet@mvs.udel.edu
    
    Dance concert!
    Rock 'n' Roll & Remember,  featuring Bobby Rydell and The
    Supremes starring Mary Wilson, 8 p.m., Bob Carpenter Sports/
    Convocation Center, David M. Nelson Athletic Complex. For
    ticket information, call (302) UD1-HENS.
    
    Dedication of J. Robert King Rehearsal Room,
    Amy E. du Pont Music Building, 7:30 p.m. For more
    information, contact David Herman at (302) 831-2577.


Saturday, Oct. 19
    
    Blue Hen men's cross country hosts an alumni/faculty
    meet, 9:30 a.m.; men's meet 10:30 a.m., White Clay Creek
    State Park. Contact Coach Jim Fischer, (302) 831-8846, for
    details.
    
    Blue Hen women's cross country hosts Delaware Invitational,
    11:15 a.m., White Clay Creek State Park.
    
    Blue Hen women's tennis alumni match, 10 a.m., Delaware
    Field House courts, David M. Nelson Athletic Complex.
    
    Softball alumni game, 10 a.m., softball field, David M.
    Nelson Athletic Complex.
    
    5K Homecoming Campus Run-Around, 9:30 a.m. Run or walk. Flat
    course winds through central campus finishing on the
    Mall. For information and registration form, call (302) 831-8600.
    
    Class reunion tailgate parties, 11 a.m., REUNION ROW for the 
    classes of 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986 and 1991. 
    (See map.)
    
    Class of 1951 (45th reunion) dinner dance, 5:30 p.m., Clayton Hall.
    
    College of Arts and Science alumni tent, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.,
    REUNION ROW. For alumni and friends of the college. The
    Alumni Band will be featured. For more information, call
    (302) 831-1281.
    
    College of Business and Economics Award of Excellence
    presentation, 10 a.m., Room 101B Clayton Hall.
    
    College of Business and Economics alumni tailgate, 11 a.m.-1
    p.m., REUNION ROW. For more information, call (302) 831-2551.
    
    Black Alumni Organization tailgate party, 11 a.m., REUNION
    ROW. For information, call (302) 831-2991.
    
    Open tours of Recitation Hall, Recitation Annex and Taylor
    Hall, noon-5 p.m. "Hi Test: Faculty Selected Undergraduate
    Exhibition," art department gallery, Recitation Hall.
    
    "Out of the Shadow: Artists of the Warhol Circle, Then and
    Now," 1-5 p.m., University Gallery at Old College.
    
    Blue Hen Football: UD vs. Northeastern University,
    1 p.m., Delaware Stadium, David M. Nelson Athletic Complex.
    For tickets, call (302) UD1-HENS.
    
    University Honors Program 20th Anniversary reunion tailgate
    and check-in, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., REUNION ROW. For more
    information, contact (302) 831-2734.
    
    College of Nursing 30th anniversary tailgate,
    10 a.m.-4 p.m., REUNION ROW. All alumni and friends of the
    college are invited to attend. For more information, contact
    the College of Nursing at (302) 831-2381.
    
    Student Alumni Association junior tent: Child care
    available from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Spaces are limited; children
    must be 3-10 years of age. Please call (302) 831-2341 for
    more information and registration form.
    
    Cheerleading alumni tent, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., REUNION ROW. All
    cheerleading alumni and friends are welcome to attend. For 
    more information, call (302) 831-1437.
    
    Goalpost Party, immediately after the game, Delaware Field 
    House, David M. Nelson Athletic Complex. All alumni are 
    encouraged to stop by for music and refreshments. Free admission.
    

Sunday, Oct. 20
    
    Blue Hen men's soccer vs. Drexel, 1 p.m., Delaware Mini-Stadium, 
    David M. Nelson Athletic Complex. Call (302) UD1-HENS for ticket
    information.
    

Monday, Oct. 21

    MBNA Celebrity Blue Hen Golf Classic, presented by Legg
    Mason. Join host Dallas Green and LPGA pro Cindy Rarick,
    along with national and local celebrities. Proceeds benefit
    UD's Athletic Scholarship Fund. For information, call
    (610) 565-GOLF.
    
    
    
Additional information:
    
    University Guest Apartments
    One-and two-bedroom  apartments are available for rental by
    visitors to the University. Located on the top three floors
    of Christiana West Tower on the UD's Laird (North)
    Campus, the location is convenient to all Homecoming
    activities. For more information or to make reservations,
    contact (302) 831-1736.
    
    Carpenter Sports Building Fitness Center. Free use for
    alumni during Homecoming Weekend, noon-6 p.m. For
    information, call (302) 831-1580.