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Homecoming weekend offers events galore
4:53 p.m., Sept. 8, 2006--From exhibits, to music, entertainment, fine dining and great football, Homecoming weekend, set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 13-15, is a great time to be at the University of Delaware. Homecoming events include the Presidential Citation for Outstanding Achievement ceremony, the Black Alumni Organization Annual Meeting, UD men's and women's ice hockey, as well as reunions for graduates representing many groups and organizations. For more details (and schedule updates), visit [www.udel.edu/alumni/events/homecomingevents.html]. Friday, Oct. 13 College of Engineering luncheon, noon-2 p.m., Blue and Gold Club, President's Room. Presidential Citation for Outstanding Achievement, 4:30 p.m., Gore Recital Hall, Center for the Arts. Class of 1956 reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Gardens of the Center for the Arts. Nursing alumni reception, for members of the classes of 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981 and 1986, 5:30-8 p.m., McDowell Hall. Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics Awards of Excellence ceremony, 5:30-6:15 p.m., Chaplin Tyler Atrium, Alfred Lerner Hall. Engineering Alumni Association dinner, 6 p.m., Clayton Hall. Black Alumni Organization annual meeting, 7 p.m., Clayton Hall. Men's soccer, UD vs. UNC Wilmington, 7 p.m., Delaware Mini-Stadium. Admission is free. Men's ice hockey, UD vs. West Chester University, 7 p.m., Fred Rust Ice Arena. Tickets: $6 adults, $3 for UD students and children 18 and under. College of Engineering dinner, 7:30 p.m., Courtyard Newark-University of Delaware hotel. Benefits the Engineering Alumni Association Scholarship endowment. Professional Theatre Training Program presents a preview performance of J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, 7:30 p.m., Center for the Arts. UD Department of Music concert, Marianne Gythfeldt, clarinet faculty recital with Julie Nishimura, piano. Women's ice hockey, 8:15 p.m., Gold Ice Arena. Admission is free. Meet the men's and women's 2006-07 basketball teams, Bob Carpenter Center. Saturday, Oct. 14
Class of 1956 pregame brunch, 10 a.m., Townsend Hall. Reunion Row, pregame reunion tents for the Classes of 1986, 1976, 1961 and other groups, 10 a.m.-noon. Spirit reunion on Reunion Row, Blue Hen Ambassadors/Tour Guides, Ag Ambassadors, Cheerleaders, Dance Team, Marching Band, Spirit Ambassadors and YoUDee mascot alumni, 10 a.m.-noon. College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy reunion on Reunion Row, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Honors Program reunion on Reunion Row, 10 a.m.-noon. Department of Physical Therapy reunion on Reunion Row, 10 a.m.-noon. Black Alumni Association reunion on Reunion Row, 10 a.m.-noon. Blue & Gold Club Tailgate on Reunion Row, 10 a.m.-noon. Tickets $15.50 per person. Blue Hen football, Fightin' Blue Hens vs. Hofstra, noon, Delaware Stadium. Block tickets held for special group reunions including the Classes of 1956, 1961, 1976, 1986, Spirit Reunion, Black Alumni Organization and Honors Program alumni. Professional Theatre Training Program, presents a preview performance of J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, 7:30 p.m., Center for the Arts. Class of 1956 50th reunion dinner, 5:30 p.m., Trabant University Center. Reception and dinner hosted by President and Mrs. David P. Roselle. Public ice skating session, 1-3 p.m., Fred Rust Ice Arena. Admission: $6. Skate rental: $3. Sunday, Oct. 15 Jewish Alumni Bagel Lunch, 10 a.m.-noon, Kristol Hillel Center, 47 W. Delaware Ave. Men's soccer, UD. vs. Georgia State, 1 p.m., Delaware Mini-Stadium. Admission is free. Public ice skating session, 8-10 p.m., Fred Rust Ice Arena. Admission: $6. Skate rental: $3. Department of Music concert, wind ensemble, Robert J. Streckfuss, director, 8 p.m., Center for the Arts. Monday, Oct. 16 College of Engineering golf outing, sign-in at 10:30 a.m., Three Little Bakers Golf Club, Wilmington. Proceeds benefit the Engineering Alumni Association Scholarship endowment.
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