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University of Arizona Homecoming
2007
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Schedule
subject to change. For the most up-to-date Homecoming information, visit our
website at
www.arizonaalumni.com/Homecoming.
We will celebrate our 93rd Homecoming at the University of Arizona November
1-3. It is a fantastic weekend that gets better each year, so mark your
calendars today!
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Thursday, November 1, 2007 |
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Arizona Student Recycling Association, Booth
Competition. To promote recycling we would set up a competition for the
booth and tents where the most recyclables brought to our table would
receive a grand prize.
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4:30 p.m.
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UA College of Pharmacy, Public Lecture- “Customized
Medicine: using genetic information to tailor drugs to the individual”,
College of Pharmacy- Pulido Center B111. Alumna Mary Relling will give a
lecture on pharmacy-genomics. For information please contact Liz Mellor at
520-626-1657 or
lmellor@pharmacy.arizona.edu.
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6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
Class of 1957 Reunion Dinner, Student Union
Memorial Center South Ballroom.
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7:00 p.m. - 10:00 pm |
ASUA Alumni Dinner. A Reception with drinks and light hors d’oeuvres in
The Jim Click Hall of Champions. Come reminisce with fellow Alumni and catch
up on old times. $10.00 each. Please call ASUA with your credit card handy
by October 26, 2007.
We need your help!
Please send us old pictures of your days in ASUA! We want to use them in
our slideshow during dinner on Thursday. Pictures may be emailed to
asuaoutreach@gmail.com or can be
mailed to:
ASUA Outreach and Development
The University of Arizona
Building 19, Room 325 West
Tucson, Arizona 85721
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Friday, November 2, 2007 |
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Arizona Student Recycling Association, Toss Your Recyclables. To
promote recycling during Homecoming, our club hopes to encourage booths and
attending students to recycle by setting an atmosphere of competition and
festivity. We to would have a booth where students and anyone attending
could throw their recyclable through a goal for a prize.
Arizona Student Recycling Association, Booth Competition. To promote
recycling we would set up a competition for the booth and tents where the
most recyclables brought to our table would receive a grand prize. |
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6:30 a.m. Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Shotgun |
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Touchstone Energy, AGCAT open-
honoring Wilbur and Joan Wuertz, Hilton El Conquistador Resort and Country
Club, 1055 N La Canada Oro Valley. This year we are honoring Wilbur and Joan
Wuertz who have been faithful AGCAT Open players for the 19 years the
tournament has been held. Join the fun and help us recognize the Wuertz’s
while supporting student scholarships in the college. $100.00 per person,
R.S.V.P. required. For information and registration please contact Jenna
Clark at 520-621-7190 or
Jclark@email.arizona.edu. |
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7:30 a.m. Shotgun
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Arizona Athletics, 2007 “A” Club Cropper Automotive Homecoming Golf
Tournament, Arizona National Golf Club. The 2007 “A” Club Cropper
Automotive Homecoming Golf Tournament will be played at the beautiful and
challenging Arizona National Golf Course. The cost is $110 for Arizona
letter winners and guest. Cost includes green fees, cart, prizes, and a
luncheon buffet. R.S.V.P. required, for information & registration please
contact Frankie Acosta at 520-621-9272 or
Frankie@email.arizona.edu. |
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8:00 - 10:00 am |
44th Annual Engineers’ Breakfast held at the Student Union Memorial
Center Arizona Ballroom North. Reservations are required. For more
information contact Marcie Fritz @ 520-621-8051 or
mlfritz@email.arizona.edu |
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8:00 - 11:00 a.m. |
ASUA Walk Down Memory Lane. Join us for a walk through the ASUA
office. See how each branch of our Student Government has grown and
developed since you have graduated! Refreshments and a continental breakfast
will be provided. |
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9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
ASUA President’s Breakfast. ASUA Alumni Breakfast will be
hosted in The Ventana Room on the 3rd floor of the Student Union. A
tradition within itself the ASUA Presidents have the opportunity to share
stories, memories, and office secrets.
Please RSVP to Cori Malin at
asuaoutreach@gmail.com or
520-621-2782 by October 26, 2007 |
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10:00 am |
Electrical & Computer Engineering Visiting alumni are invited to an Open
House, ECE 256. For more information contact Rozanne Canizales @
520-621-6193 |
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11:00 am-1:30 pm |
Civil Engineering & Engineering Mechanics CEEM Alumni are invited to
attend the Centennial Awards Luncheon at the Marriott University Park.
Reservations are required. For more information contact David Langen or
Therese Lane @ 520-621-6564 |
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11:00a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Emeritus Club Luncheon, Student Union Memorial
Center South Ballroom. Members of UA classes of 1957 and prior years are
invited. |
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12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
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Eller College of Management, ECA/Elite Networking Luncheon,
McClelland Hall Estes Atrium. This is an opportunity for Eller college
associate and Elite students to meet and talk about careers and how to make
the most of their college experience. R.S.V.P. required. For information
please contact Robyn Schwager at 520-626-7842 or
rschager@eller.arizona.edu.
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12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Eller MBA/MBA Student Association, Eller Cup Golf Tournament, Starr
Pass Country Club and Spa. Join Eller College Dean Paul Portney at the 2007
Eller Cup. The golf event is a team scramble so that the players of all
skill levels can help score! The cost is $95.00 and R.S.V.P. is required.
For information please contact Trisha Roy at 520-404-0739 or
TrishaR@email.arizona.edu.
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1:00 pm |
Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering Reception in AME N715 and a tour
of the building including the wind tunnel. Refreshments will be served at
the reception. (Dianne Smith @ 520-626-8724) |
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3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Alumni Awards and Recognition Reception,
Student Union Memorial Center South Ballroom. |
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3:45 p.m. |
Athletics, Induction Ceremony, UA Sports Hall of Fame, Jim Click Hall of
Champions. Join us as we introduce the 2007 U of A Sports Hall of Fame
Class. Hosted reception begins at 6:00 p.m. $25 to attend R.S.V.P. required,
for information & registration please contact Jill Hall at 520-621-2331 or
ghall@arizona.edu.
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4:00 pm |
Mining & Geological Engineering Visiting alumni are invited to the W.C.
Lacy Distinguished Lecture by James R. Moffett, Chairman of the Board,
Freeport-McMoRan, AME S202, followed by a reception. (Olivia Hanson @
520-621-6063) |
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4:00 p.m. |
UA College of Pharmacy, CE Lecture- “How Will Pharmacy Genetics Affect
Cancer Therapy and the Practice of Pharmacy”, College of Pharmacy Pulido
Center Rm B111. CE Lecture given by Alumna Mary Relling. $15.00 per person,
R.S.V.P. required. For information & registration please contact Liz Mellor
at 520-626-1657 or
lmellor@pharmacy.arizona.edu.
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4:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m |
UA College of Pharmacy, Reception & Alumni and Friends Dinner, 1295 N
Martin. Reception to celebrate dedication of Danny & Rae Jacob Pharm Pract.
Lab, dinner, awards, recognition of achievements & class reunions. $30.00
per person and R.S.V.P. required. For information & registration please
contact Liz Mellor at 520-626-1657 or
lmellor@pharmacy.arizona.edu.
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4:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. |
College of Nursing Alumni Barbeque, Arizona Health Sciences Plaza.
50th Anniversary All-Class Reunion Homecoming Celebration: Calling all
College of Nursing Alumni, Come tour the college, including the newly
installed History Display and Steele Innovative Learning Center. Listen to a
short program at 5:30 p.m., Enjoy reconnecting with friends and classmates,
listen to live music & enjoy taste BBQ! Please R.S.V.P. by October 15th, we
look forward to seeing you there! $20 per person. For information &
Registration please contact Caroline Murphy at 520-626-3173 or
cmurphy@nursing.arizona.edu.
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6 p.m.
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College of Medicine, Alumni Reunion Reception and Dinner, Anthony’s
in the Catalina’s. Alumni Reunion Cocktail Reception and Dinner for classes
of 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, and 1971. R.S.V.P. required.
$50 per person. Information for this years Alumni Reunion events can be
found at
www.alumni.medicine.arizona.edu/
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6:30 p.m. |
Alpha Tau Omega Alumni, Friday Night Gathering, Old Pueblo Grill, 60
N Alvernon. Friday evening gathering on outside patio. Cash Bar. For
information please contact Bob Richardson @ 520-971-3294 or
bob@azato.org.
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7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Homecoming Kick-off Celebration and Bonfire Pep
Rally & Fireworks, Alumni Plaza. Join us to kick off the weekend as
alumni, students, cheerleaders, President Shelton, and Coach Stoops cheer
the Wildcats to victory. Homecoming royalty are crowned. |
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Saturday, November 3, 2007 |
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Arizona Student Recycling Association, Toss Your Recyclables. To
promote recycling during Homecoming, our club hopes to encourage booths and
attending students to recycle by setting an atmosphere of competition and
festivity. We to would have a booth where students and anyone attending
could throw their recyclable through a goal for a prize.
Arizona Student Recycling Association, Booth Competition. To promote
recycling we would set up a competition for the booth and tents where the
most recyclables brought to our table would receive a grand prize. |
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7:00 a.m. |
Bobcat Breakfast at Student Union Memorial
Center (south ballroom) The annual Bobcat Breakfast will induct 4 new
honorary bobcats, Don Budinger, Vicki Chandler, Jim Kolbe, and Eugene
Sander. This event is by invitation and the cost is $15 per person. RSVP
Required. For more information contact Chrystean Page at 520-626-0697 or
page@al.arizona.edu. |
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7:00 a.m. registration 7:30 a.m. breakfast |
7 a.m. registration, 7:30 a.m. Breakfast, College of Nursing Alumni
Breakfast, Drachman Building South Plaza. 50th Anniversary All-Class Reunion
Homecoming Celebration, All Alumni are cordially invited to our breakfast
Saturday morning, where President Shelton, Dean Isenberg, and Alumni
Director Chris Vlahos will be featured speakers and will be presenting our
2007 Alumni Award winners! Kindly R.S.V.P. by October 15th. $30 per person.
For information & registration, please contact Caroline Murphy at
520-626-3173 or cmurphy@nursing.arizona.edu. |
7:30 a.m.
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Arizona Athletics, 2007 Letterwoman’s Breakfast,
Marriott University Park Hotel, 880 E 2nd St. All Arizona letterwomen are
invited to attend our 28th Annual Letterwoman’s Breakfast. We would like to
invite and encourage all letterwomen to be a part of this truly special
event. Special recognition will be given to all Golden (1957) and Silver
(1982) Anniversary letterwomen. Cost is $20 for letter winners & guests.
R.S.V.P. required. For information & registration please contact Frankie
Acosta at 520-621-9272 or
Frankie@email.arizona.edu.
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7:30 a.m.
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Arizona Athletics, 2007 Lettermen’s Breakfast, Marriott University
Park Hotel, 880 E 2nd St. All Arizona lettermen are invited to attend our
56th Annual Lettermen’s Breakfast. There is no better to start off
Homecoming Saturday then to have breakfast and good times with your fellow
lettermen. Special recognition will be given to all Golden (1957) and Silver
(1982) Anniversary lettermen. Cost is $20 for letter winners & guests.
R.S.V.P. required. For information & registration please contact Frankie
Acosta at 520-621-9272 or
Frankie@email.arizona.edu.
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8 a.m.- 10 a.m. |
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Dean’s Almost World Famous
Burrito Breakfast and Auction, North Ballroom, Student Union. Breakfast
and auction for cals alumni, friends, and family. Enjoy breakfast with
friends and family and bid up for a good cause! For information please
contact Suzanne Ornelas at 520-235-6241 or
sornelas@ag.arizona.edu. |
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8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Homecoming Registration and Information.
Registration tent on the Mall. |
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8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Tents on the UA Mall. Colleges, fraternities,
sororities, alumni, campus, and student organizations host their alumni at
tents on the Mall.
Join The University of Arizona Alumni Association at our tent on the mall
for a barbeque with Wilbur, dueling pianos, and a pregame cheer as you
reunite with classmates, old friends, and meet new alumni from the UA. |
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8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Eller College of Management, Tent on the Mall. Join Eller College
alumni at the tent on the mall. Brunch will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the
parade at 9:30 a.m. For information please contact Linda Herrick at
520-626-2590 or Lherrick@eller.arizona.edu.
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9:00
a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Catholic Newman Center, Oktoberfest, Newman Center.
FREE brats and beer on the front lawn for alumni of the University of
Arizona and Newman Center. For information please contact the Newman Center
at 520-327-6662 or uanewman@qwest.net.
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9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
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University of Arizona Libraries, Junior Scientists kids’ Day at the
Science-Engineering Library. For Homecoming families and their kids ages
2-14, this free event features hands-on science activities and prize
drawings presented by UA Science and Engineering departments and clubs, for
further details, visit the Junior Scientists Kids’ Day website at
http://www.library.arizona.edu/events/jrscientists/.
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9 a.m.
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Alpha Tau Omega Alumni, Membership Meeting and Social,
2108 E third St. Annual membership meeting and social gathering at home of
Dave Alspach. No tent on mall this year. For information please contact Bob
Richardson at 520-971-3294 or bob@azato.org.
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9a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Phi Delta Theta Tucson Alumni Club, Hospitality tent on the mall, U
of A Mall. The alumni club with the active chapter will have a hospitality
tent on the mall and will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs, and cold soft
drinks. There will be a five dollar donation. For information please contact
Jay McKenzie at 520-850-0674 or
jmckenzie@amphi.com.
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9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Homecoming Parade. Over 100 entries including
floats, bands, pep groups, past and present royalty circle the Mall from
Campbell to Old Main and back. |
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9:30 a.m.
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Arizona Athletics, 2007 “A” Club Homecoming Tailgate Party, Game day
Grill on Bear Down Field. The 2007 “A” Club homecoming Tailgate will
begin approx. 3 hours before kickoff and will be located on Bear Down Field,
in the Game Day Grill, north of the Stadium. We welcome all Arizona letter
winners for some fun, friends, and football. Tickets include non-alcoholic
beverage & food, ALCOHOL WILL NOT BE SERVED AT THIS EVENT. R.S.V.P.
required. $15 per ticket. For information & registration please contact Jill
Hall at 520-621-2331 or
ghall@email.arizona.edu.
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9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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UA College of Pharmacy, Tailgate on the Mall, UA Mall. R.S.V.P.
required. For information please contact Liz Mellor at 520-626-1657 or
lmellor@pharmacy.arizona.edu.
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9:30 am – 12:30 pm |
Civil Engineering & Engineering Mechanics Visiting alumni are invited to
attend the 2nd Annual CEEM Barbeque in the Civil Engineering courtyard.
Contact department for more information. (David Langen or Therese Lane @
621-6564) |
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10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, SBS Homecoming Bash,
Women’s Plaza of Honor (West of Centennial Hall). Join SBS alums and donors
for pre-game festivities and fun! The Homecoming chair is Manny Molina.
R.S.V.P. required. For registration & information please contact Edna Meza
Aguirre at 520-626-3454 or
ema1@u.arizona.edu.
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11 a.m. |
Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc., Homecoming- “We’ve gone, We’ve
come. We Fly as ONE.” UA Mall. Everyone is welcome to stop by our booth
to catch a glimpse of what Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. is all
about. We also have special events planned for our “One”derful Alumnae.
“Theta Nu . . . ONE Love!” R.S.V.P. required only for alumni. For
information & registration please contact Neha Giridharan at 480-332-4456 or
neha2388@email.arizona.edu.
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10 a.m. - Noon |
ASUA ZonaZoo Tailgate. Please join us in our newest tradition, by
attending the ZonaZoo Tailgate located on the corner of Cherry and Highland. Food,
Music, Traditions, & Fun.
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12:30 p.m.
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Football Game. Arizona Wildcats
vs. UCLA Bruins. Individual game tickets will be available August 18, 2007.
Call the McKale Ticket Office at (520) 621-CATS or (800) 452-CATS.
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Friday, Saturday, November 2-3, 2007 |
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Graduate & Professional Student Council (GPSC), Student Showcase, UA
Mall- in front of library. Showcase of student research projects from all
departments and disciplines. For information please contact Jodi Burshia at
520-626-7526 or
gpsc@email.arizona.edu.
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