'Lasting Traditions...A New Century'

Homecoming '96 schedule:

For an up to date calendar, go to http://msuinfo.ur.msstate.edu/~alumni/homesked.htm.

Thursday, Oct. 17-Friday, Nov. 15

10 a.m.-5 p.m. (weekdays) "Salvation on Sand Mountain" exhibition, sponsored by the Department of Art, McComas Hall. For more information, contact Gail Jackson, 325-6900.

Monday, Oct. 28-Friday, Nov. 1

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Homecoming corsage sale, University Florist. For more information, contact Connee Luttrell, 325-3585.

Thursday, Oct. 31

1-4 p.m. Tour and demonstration of assistive technology, Comprehensive Assistive Technology Center. For more information, contact Dr. Bud Rizer, 325-1028.

Noon Judging of sign competition. For more information, contact the Student Association, 325-3917.

6:30 p.m. Halloween Carnival, sponsored by Campus Activities Board, Amphitheater. For more information, contact Beth Waltrip, 325-2930.

Friday, Nov. 1

1:30 p.m. Alumni Association Executive Committee meeting, Butler-Williams Alumni Center conference room. For more information, contact Dianne Jackson, 325-3444.

3 p.m. Alumni Association Board of Directors meeting, Butler-Williams Alumni Center auditorium. For more information, contact Dianne Jackson, 325-3444.

5:30 p.m. Football autograph party prior to pep rally, NBC Plaza, Main Street, Starkville. For more information, contact Mike Nemeth, 325-2703.

6 p.m. Pep Rally, NBC Plaza, Main Street. For more information, contact Mike Nemeth, 325-2703.

6-9 p.m. Block Party, from NBC Plaza downtown to Bulldog Sporting Goods (corner of University Drive and Caldwell Street). Featuring performances by the MSU Pep Band, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Deep Greens Band, and Turner Brothers Blues Band. For more information, contact Karen Hudson, 325-2284.

Saturday, Nov. 2

7 a.m. 17th Annual Run with the Big Dawgs registration. Four-mile race begins at 8 a.m. at North Farm off Highway 82. Parking at the Crop Simulation Building. The cost is $10 non-students, $5 students. For more information, contact the Student Association Office, 325-3917.

8 a.m. College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Breakfast, Bost Extension Center. For more information, contact June Greene, 325-8579.

8 a.m. Black Alumni Society registration, Colvard Union Art Lounge. For more information, contact Karen Hudson, 325-2284.

8:30-10 a.m. College of Business and Industry Alumni Breakfast, Colvard Union, Dining Rooms 1, 2 and 3. For more information, contact Dr. S. Roland Jones, 325-3161.

9 a.m.-Kickoff Homecoming corsage sale, Uniiversity Florist. For more information, contact Connee Luttrell, 325-3585.

9 a.m. Alumni Voting Delegates registration, McCool Hall auditorium. For more information, contact Tricia Pace, 325-8400.

9 a.m. Black Alumni Society keynote speaker, Dr. Joe Haynes, Colvard Union Small Auditorium. For more information, contact Karen Hudson, 325-2284.

9 a.m.-noon Booth sponsored by the Forest Products Society, Bell Island. For more information, call 325-3097.

9:30 a.m. Meet the Bulldogs basketball scrimmage, Humphrey Coliseum. Photo and autograph session following the scrimmage. Free admission. Public is invited. For more information, contact David Rosinski, 325-3595.

9:30-11 a.m. College of Engineering Alumni Jazz Brunch, McCain Engineering Building foyer. For more information, contact Jane Flowers, 325-2270.

9:30-11:30 a.m. Army ROTC Open House/Alumnus of the Year presentation, Middleton Hall. For more information, contact Lt. Col. Jurusik, 325-3503 or 325-3504.

9:30-11:30 a.m. Industrial Technology Advisory Committee, IED Building. For more information, contact Ennis "Chip" Bailey, 325-8945.

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Alumni Association Pre-game Open House, Butler-Williams Alumni Center. For more information, contact Karen Hudson, 325-2284.

10 a.m. Alumni Association annual business meeting, McCool Hall auditorium. For more information, contact Dianne Jackson, 325-3444.

10 a.m. Professional and Support Staff Advisory Council will give away T-shirts to the first 20 people with MSU staff I.D.s, in front of Mini-Mall, 325-0664.

10-11 a.m. School of Human Sciences Open House, Lloyd-Ricks East, 325-2950.

10 a.m -noon Agricultural and Biological Engineering Open House, Agricultural Engineering Building, Room 102. For more information, contact Dr. Jerry Gilbert, 325-3282.

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Children's pre-game festivities sponsoed by the Alumni Delegates, grounds between the Alumni Center and Scott Field. Snapshots with Bully 10:30-11:30 a.m. Face painting, balloons and games. For more information, contact Schreese Carter, 325-2434.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Library Open House, Mitchell Memorial Library. Sponsored by the Friends of the MSU Libraries. For more information, contact Dr. George Lewis, 325-0812.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. School of Architecture Class of 1987 Alumni Exhibition, Giles Hall. For more information, contact Liz Brister, 354-6449.

10:30 a.m. College of Forest Resources building dedicated as Thompson Hall, Forest Resources building's Tulley Auditorium. For more information, contact Dr. Bob Karr, 325-2793.

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. College of Education Tent Party, Bell Island. For more information, contact Loren "Bo" Bell, 325-7822.

10:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. College of Business and Industry alumni reception tent, hosted by the MBA Association. Northeast side of the Lloyd-Ricks Building. For more information, contact Dr. RH Gilmer Jr., or Shirley Thompson, 325-1891.

11 a.m. M-Club Alumni annual business meeting, Leo Seal M-Club Center. For more information, contact John Correro, 325-8399.

11:15 a.m. Line up to cheer the football players, four-way stop at McArthur Hall. For more information, contact Karen Hudson, 325-2284.

11:30 a.m. Homecoming Court Reception, sponsored by the Alumni Association, Butler-Williams Alumni Center. For more information, contact Karen Hudson, 325-2284.

11:30 a.m. Black Alumni Society Tailgate Barbecue, Bell Island. For more information, contact Karen Hudson, 325-2284.

11:30 a.m. College of Forest Resources Tailgate Luncheon, foyer of College of Forest Resources Building. For more information, contact Dr. Bob Karr, 325-2793.

11:30 a.m. College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Tailgate Party, northeast corner of Lloyd-Ricks parking lot (across from the University Florist). For more information, contact Dr. A. Wayne Groce, 325-1167.

11:30 a.m. Poultry Science Alumni and Industry Departmental Luncheon, Hill Poultry Science Building. For more information, contact Yvonne Wooten, 325-3416.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Department of Chemistry Alumni Reception and Open House, Hand Laboratories, Room 115. For more information, contact Norma Thompson, 325-3584.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. NAIT Alumni Tailgate, IED Building. For more information, contact Ennis "Chip" Bailey, 325-8945.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Ag Econ Homecoming, lawn of Lloyd-Ricks. Contact Sue Benedict, 325-2752.

1:30 p.m. Kickoff, Northeast Louisiana vs. Mississippi State, football, Scott Field.

Halftime Coronation Ceremony, Scott Field. For more information, contact Karen Hudson, 325-2284.

7 p.m. NPHC Greek Show, Lee Hall auditorium. For more information, contact Tonja Williams, 325-8552 or 325-3322.

7:30 p.m. School of Architecture dinner and dance, home of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Rosamond, 423 3rd Ave. N., Columbus. For more information, contact Liz Brister, 354-6449.

8 p.m. Black Alumni Society Dance, Level III on Main Street, Starkville. For more information, contact Karen Hudson, 325-2284.

Sunday, Nov. 3

10 a.m. Black Alumni Society religious service featuring vocalist C. Althea Morris, Class of 1983, Chapel of Memories. For more information, contact Karen Hudson, 325-2284.

11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Catholic Student Association and Newman Club Alumni Mass and Reception, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 607 University Drive, Starkville. For more information, contact Douglas Campbell, 323-2257.