Homecoming 2008 Schedule of Events
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Online registration is closed.
Please register at the event.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday, October 20
7 p.m.. -- Drive-in Movie
Cheapseats and SGA bring you "Rudy."
Come out and get comfy for a great movie on Ball Circle!
Tuesday, October 21
4 p.m.. -- Fall Cookout
JRB, Honor Council, and SGA bring you a Fall Cookout with club performances!
Held in Palmieri Plaza.
Wednesday, October 22
7 p.m.. -- Lip Sync Contest
Class Council brings you the Lip Sinc contest in Dodd Auditorium!
Thursday, October 23
7 p.m. -- Bonfire and Activities
Enjoy a Bonfire, Pep Rally, and other fun activities in Jefferson Square!
Friday, October 24
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Bookstore Open
Be sure to take a look at the great new selection of University of Mary Washington merchandise!
12 p.m. – Gauntlet Golf Club
Golf Tournament sponsored by UMW Men's Lacrosse
For more information, contact Kurt Glaeser at kglaeser@umw.edu or 540-654-1883
4 - 6 p.m.– Parade of Banners
Different student organizations and residence halls can enter banners, which will be displayed down campus walk, for the competition!
7 p.m. – 13th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet
This event will be held in the Faculty-Staff Dining Room in Seacobeck Hall. Tickets are $30 per person, and may be purchased in advance through the UMW Sports Information Office at 540-654-1743.
9 p.m. – 12 a.m. – Homecoming Dance
Join the SGA and Class Council in Great hall for the annual Homecoming Dance!
Saturday, October 25
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Bookstore Open
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Class of 2003 Five-Year Reunion Brunch
Brunch will be held in the Jepson Alumni Executive Center’s Rappahannock Grand Ballroom. Members of the Class of 2003 and their guests are invited to enjoy a brunch in celebration of their five-year reunion. Alumni from this class may purchase brunch tickets for $10 per person, or a combo package (includes brunch and Alumni Tent Celebration admission) for $15 per person. Advance registration is required for the brunch. Online registration will be available in August.
11:00 a.m. – Women’s Rugby vs. Alumni
For more information, visit www.marywashwomensrugby.com.
12:00 p.m. – Women’s Volleyball vs. Lynchburg College
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Homecoming 2008 Psychology Alumni Gathering
Where: Dr. McBride and Dr. Kolar's house
What to bring: just yourself and your family
E-mail Dr. McBride (cmcbride@umw.edu) or Dr. Kolar (dkolar@umw.edu) for directions.
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Alumni Tent Celebration
Alumni and their guests are invited to a celebration at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center, 1119 Hanover Street, across from the Battleground. All alumni and guests must be 21 years of age or older, and will be asked to present identification before entering the tent. No outside coolers, containers, or food, please. Tickets are $10 per person, and include a spread of up-scale tailgate foods, desserts, iced tea and up to four beers per person (beer will be served until 3:30 p.m.). Tickets may be purchased online beginning in August, or at the tent on the day of Homecoming. Only 500 tickets will be sold – don’t miss out! Plan to order in advance. Music will be provided by DJ “Retro Rick”. To make a song request, click here.
2:15 p.m. - GOLD Rush Award Presentation
Be part of the second annual GOLD Rush Award presentation!
Celebrate with members of the Class of 2003 as they receive the 2007-08 GOLD Rush Award for having the highest alumni participation rate from all "Graduates of the Last Decade." The award presentation will take place under the alumni tent. Come out and show your support for the Class of 2003!
1:00 p.m. – Women’s Soccer vs. Stevenson University
3:30 p.m. – Men’s Soccer vs. Salisbury University
TBA – Men’s Rugby vs. VCU
7:30 p.m. – Concert
Giant Productions brings you The Flobots on the Rugby Field!
8:30 p.m. – Fireworks Finale
Enjoy a fireworks presentation on the Rugby Field!
Sunday, October 26
1 p.m. – Men's Lacrosse: Alumni vs. Alumni Game
Contact Coach Kurt Glaeser (kglaeser@umw.edu) by October 21 if you plan to play.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Special lodging arrangements have been made with the following hotels in Fredericksburg. A limited number of rooms will be available at the special rate for Homecoming Weekend (Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25). Please contact the hotel directly to make your reservation, and remember to indicate that you will be attending the UMW Homecoming in order to receive the special rate.
Best Western Fredericksburg
2205 William Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(I-95 and Route 3 East, behind Shoney’s)
540-371-5050
$79 per night – double occupancy. Tax additional. Price includes continental breakfast.
Reservations must be made by October 3, 2008. A limited number of rooms are available.
Hilton Garden Inn
1060 Hospitality Lane
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(540) 548-8822
$99 per night - double occupancy.
$109 per night - triple occupancy.
$119 per night - quadruple occupancy.
Reservations must be made by October 3, 2008. A limited number of rooms are available.
Quality Inn Fredericksburg
2310 William Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
(I-95 and Route 3 East)
540-371-0330
$69.99 per night – double occupancy. Tax additional. Price includes hot breakfast.
Reservations must be made by October 3, 2008. A limited number of rooms are available.