Mississippi State University

Homecoming 1998: A Season to Celebrate

Monday, Oct. 12

11 a.m.-1 p.m.-Free Ice Cream Giveaway, sponsored by the Residence Assistants Association, Gathering Park. Rain location: Colvard Union first floor. For more information, contact Myesha Davis, 325-5943.

Tuesday, Oct. 13

6 p.m.-NBC Pops on the Plaza, NBC Plaza, University Drive, featuring Starkville/MSU Symphony Orchestra and Mississippi Boy Choir. Rain location: Greensboro Center. For more information, contact Elizabeth Hawkins, 325-8507.
7 p.m.-Free Viewing of the just-released-on-videotape "X Files" movie on the Jumbotron, Scott Field Rain or shine. For more information, contact the Campus Activities Board, 325-2930.

Wednesday, Oct. 14

6 p.m.-MSU vs. Louisiana Tech, women's volleyball, Newell-Grissom. For more information, contact David Rosinski, 325-1540.

Thursday, October 15

1:30 p.m.-MSU Foundation Executive Committee meeting, Humphrey Coliseum, President's Reception Room. For more information, contact Criss Bell, 325-1268.
6:30 p.m.-Alcohol Awareness Week kicks off. Featured entertainment is TJ and Joel, Living in the Age of AIDS/Alcohol, Rec Plex near Wise Center. Rain location: Bost. For more information, contact Angel Nosser, 325-3063.
6:30 p.m.-"Night Moves," skit in conjunction with Alcohol Awareness Week, Rec Plex near Wise Center. For more information, contact Angel Nosser, 325-3063.
8 p.m.-Beer goggle games and alcohol awareness giveaways, Rec Plex near Wise Center. For more information, contact Angel Nosser, 325-3063.
9 p.m.-Intramural softball competition, intramural softball fields (near Wise Center). Rain cancels event. For more information, contact Angel Nosser, 325-3063.

Friday, October 16

9 a.m.-6 p.m.-Parents' Weekend, sponsored by the Office of Enrollment Services. For more information, contact Dr. Jimmy Abraham, 325-3076.
10 a.m.-1 p.m.-Punt and Pass Contest, Drill Field. For more information, contact Campus Activities Board, 325-2930.
10:30 a.m.-MSU Foundation Fund-Raising Committee meeting, Burgoyne Suite, Memorial Hall. For more information, contact Criss Bell, 325-1268.
1:30 p.m.-MSU Foundation full board meeting, Humphrey Coliseum, President's Reception Room. For more information, contact Criss Bell, 325-1268.
3 p.m.-Alumni Association board of directors meeting, Butler-Williams Alumni Center auditorium. For more information, contact Dianne Jackson, 325-3444.
3:30 p.m.-Public Service Awards ceremony, sponsored by the Department of Political Science, Colvard Union faculty lounge. For more information, contact Dr. Doug Feig, 325-2711.
4 p.m.-Pep Rally, Drill Field. Rain location: McCarthy Gym. For more information, contact the Alumni Association, 325-2434 or 325-2284.
5-7 p.m.-School of Architecture Library Fund Dedication and Reception, Giles Hall. For more information, contact Liz Brister, 354-6449 or e-mail to tmr@ra.msstate.edu.
6-7:30 p.m.-20-Year Orientation Reunion Reception, YMCA auditorium. For more information, contact Dr. Jimmy Abraham, 325-3076.
6:30 p.m.-Political Science Alumni Reunion Dinner, Colvard Union, Dining Rooms 1, 2 and 3. For more information, contact Dr. Doug Feig, 325-2711.
7 p.m.-Black Alumni Society Social, Holiday Inn, Cobbler Room. For more information, contact Schreese Carter, 325-8515.
7 p.m.-MSU vs. Auburn, women's volleyball, Newell-Grissom. For more information, contact David Rosinski, 325-1540.
7:30-9 p.m.-20-Year Orientation Reunion Banquet, Colvard Union ballroom. For more information, contact Dr. Jimmy Abraham, 325-3076.
9-11 p.m.-20-Year Orientation Reunion Dance, YMCA auditorium. For more information, contact Dr. Jimmy Abraham, 325-3076.
11 p.m.-Midnight Madness, men's basketball public scrimmage at midnight, Newell-Grissom. Celebrity contests. Autograph and photograph session with the players and Bully following the scrimmage. For more information, contact David Rosinski, 325-1540.

Saturday, October 17

7 a.m.-19th Annual 4-Mile Run with the Big Dawgs registration. Race begins at 8 a.m. at the Plant Science Research Center at North Farm off Highway 82. Entry fee is $5 students and $10 non-students. For more information, contact Vickie Blakely, 325-3917.
8 a.m.-College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Breakfast, Bost. For more information, contact June Greene, 325-8579.
8:30 a.m.-College of Business and Industry Alumni Breakfast, Colvard Union, Dining Rooms 1, 2 and 3. For more information, contact Marcia Carskadon, 325-2580.
8:30-9:30 a.m.-Reunion Reception, sponsored by the Department of Communication, McComas Hall Lobby. For more information, contact Marianne Ulmer, 325-3320.
8:30-10 a.m.-Parents' Weekend, sponsored by the Office of Enrollment Services. For more information, contact Dr. Jimmy Abraham, 325-3076.
9 a.m.-1 p.m.-University Television Center 10th Anniversary Celebration, tent located at Lloyd-Ricks across from WMSV radio station. For more information, contact Judy Rogers, 325-1332.
9:30 a.m.-Maroon and White baseball scrimmage, free, Dudy Noble Field.
9:30-11 a.m.-College of Engineering Jazz Brunch, McCain Engineering foyer. For more information, contact 325-2270.
9:30-11:30 a.m.-Agricultural Economics Reception, north lawn of Lloyd-Ricks. For more information, contact Wes Wolfe, 325-2888.
9:30 a.m.-noon-Fall "Discovery: MSU", Drill Field. Campus information fair. For more information, contact Dr. Jimmy Abraham, 325-3076.
10 a.m.-Be-Wise-Er Tailgate Party for Students, held in conjunction with Alcohol Awareness Week, the Gathering Park (between Colvard Union and McCool). Music by Three Way Band, face painting, free food and drinks. For more information, contact Michael Valensuela, 325-8210.
10 a.m.-Alumni Association annual business meeting, Butler-Williams Alumni Center auditorium. For more information, contact Dianne Jackson, 325-3444.
10 a.m.-Children's Pre-Game Festivities sponsored by the Alumni Delegates, alumni grounds between Butler-Williams Alumni Center and Scott Field. "Snapshots with Bully," 10-11 a.m. Face painting, balloons, games, and more. For more information, contact Schreese Carter, 325-8515.
10 a.m.-noon-Agricultural and Biological Engineering Open House, ABE Building, Room 102. For more information, contact Jerry Gilbert or Sharron Miles, 325-3280.
10 a.m.-1 p.m.-Alumni Association Pre-Game Open House, Butler-Williams Alumni Center. For more information, contact Karen Hudson, 325-2284.
10 a.m.-1 p.m.-2nd Annual College of Arts and Sciences Homecoming Extravaganza, behind Hull Hall. Featuring barbecue and bagels, and entertainment by Billy and the Kids and Elvis. For more information, contact Lee Williams, 325-8850.
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.-School of Architecture Pre-Game Brunch, Enology Lab. For more information, contact Liz Brister, 354-6449 or e-mail <tmr@ra.msstate.edu>.
10:45 a.m.-Dedication of the Joe Frank Sanderson Center, in front of building. For more information, contact Laura Walling, 325-2179 or Dr. Roy Ruby, 325-3045.
11 a.m.-Food Science and Technology Homecoming Luncheon, Ammerman-Hearnsberger Food Processing Plant. For more information, contact Charles H. White, 325-3200.
11 a.m.-Black Alumni Society Tailgate, Bell Island. For more information, contact Schreese Carter, 325-8515.
11 a.m.-M-Club Alumni annual business meeting, Leo Seal M-Club Center. For more information, contact John Correro, 325-8399.
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.-MBA Association Alumni Tailgate Reception, Lloyd-Ricks (across from University Florist and WMSV radio station). For more information, contact Karl Petersen, 325-1891.
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.-CVM Tailgate Party, northeast corner of Lloyd-Ricks. For more information, contact A. Wayne Groce, 325-1103.
1-4 p.m.-School of Architecture studio visitation, Giles Hall. For more information, contact Liz Brister, 354-6449 or e-mail <tmr@ra.msstate.edu>.
1:30 p.m.-Homecoming football game between MSU and East Tennessee State, Scott Field.
Half time-Homecoming coronation ceremony, Scott Field. For more information, contact Karen Hudson, 325-2284.
6 p.m.-Black Alumni Society Banquet, Dr. Lesia Crumpton to speak, Colvard Union Dining Rooms 1, 2 and 3. For more information, contact Schreese Carter, 325-8515.
6 p.m.-Free Tracy Byrd Concert, Amphitheater, rain or shine. For more information, contact Music Maker Productions, 325-2930.
7 p.m.-Greek Step Show, Lee Hall Auditorium. For more information, contact Shannon Palmer, 325-3322.
7 p.m.-midnight-School of Architecture Barnyard Ball, John Starr Memorial Forest. Barbecue, bonfire and entertainment by Blue Mountain Band. For more information, contact Liz Brister, 354-6449 or e-mail <tmr@ra.msstate.edu>.
10 p.m.-Black Alumni Society Dance, Level III, downtown Starkville. For more information, contact Schreese Carter, 325-8515.

Sunday, October 18

10 a.m.-Black Alumni Society religious service, Chapel of Memories. For more information, contact Schreese Carter, 325-8515.

Return to Previous Page

---------- Mississippi State ----------

This World Wide Web version of MSU Memo was marked up by Chris Brown <brownc@ur.msstate.edu>.
For information about Mississippi State University, contact msuinfo@ur.msstate.edu.

Last modified: Friday, 14-Jun-2002 16:00:02 CDT.
URL: http://msuinfo.ur.msstate.edu/msu_memo/1998/10-12-98/homecoming.htm
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution.