THURSDAY, OCT. 23
6 p.m. Track and Field Awards Banquet
Hillcrest Church of Christ
Honoring track and field athletes from the 2007-08 season. Bob Fraley, director of track and field at Fresno State University and the founder of the Pole Vault Summit, will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased by calling Coach Don D. Hood at 325-674-2711
6:30 p.m. Gutenberg Dinner
Teague Special Events Center
Honoring distinguished professional achievements of Journalism and Mass Communication alumni. This year's honorees are: Kenny Wilson ('74), market president for Central and South Texas, Bank of America, San Antonio; Becky Sundling ('91), user experience design lead, Microsoft Corp., Beijing, China; David Stotts ('96), senior editor, motion graphics, and host of "Drive Thru History" series, ColdWater Media, Richardson.
Individual tickets are $35 each. Current JMC students attend free. Supporters can sponsor a JMC student's attendance with a $35 gift, sponsor a table for $350 or become an event sponsor for $1000 or more. For more information, contact Stephanie Carlton in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at 325-674-2296.
FRIDAY, OCT. 24
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wildcat Premiere Weekend
Chapel on the Hill, Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building
Opportunities to take a guided tour of campus and see the residence halls, explore academic programs, see state-of-the-art facilities, meet current students and faculty, get scholarship and financial aid information, enjoy lunch in the World Famous Bean, experience our exciting and engaging Christian atmosphere, and talk with admissions counselors about attending ACU.
http://www.acu.edu/admissions/freshmen/visit/preview/index.html
8:30 a.m. V.W. KELLEY HOMECOMING GOLF CLASSIC
Abilene Country Club, 4039 S. Treadaway
Join alumni, students, faculty and friends for some friendly Homecoming competition on the links at one of Abilene's favorite courses. Tournament proceeds benefit the V.W. Kelley Scholarship. Cost is $100 and includes green fees, cart, breakfast, lunch and give-a-ways.
11 - 11:30 a.m. CHAPEL AND PEP RALLY
Moody Coliseum
Start your Homecoming weekend with a praise-filled devotional and the presentation of the 2008 Homecoming Queen court, followed by a rockin' pep rally.
12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Alumni in Action Mini-Conference
Walling Lecture Hall
Hear from recent graduates from the Curriculum and Instruction (Education) Department, who are now serving in public and private school classrooms. Breakout sessions following in the Education Building.
3 p.m. Queen’s Tea
Williams Performing Arts Center, Lobby
By invitation only
5 p.m. Artist Talk
Shore Art Gallery
5 - 8 p.m. HOMECOMING CARNIVAL
Mall area near the GATA FountainStudents and families will enjoy county-fair type food, rock 'n' roll music and fun for all ages, including large inflatables, face painting and much more. Wristbands to play on all the inflatables are $3 per person.
5 - 8 p.m. Sing Song Ticket Sales
McGlothlin Campus Center
6:30 p.m. 23rd Annual Chemistry Circus
Foster Science Building, Walling Lecture Hall
The ACU Chemistry Club and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry present the annual Chemistry Circus featuring fire and ice, explosions and colored smoke. Free admission.
6:30 p.m. Wildcat Sports Hall of Fame Celebration and Lettermen's Reunion
Teague Special Events Center
Join in celebrating the induction of Michelle King ('92), Jerry Dyes ('64), Linda (Evans '94) Halpayne and Rex Lamberti ('88) into the 2008-09 Wildcats Sports Hall of Fame. Immediately following the Sports Hall of Fame induction, celebrate the 25-year reunion of the 1984 track and field team and the 35-year reunion of the 1973 national football championship team at the Lettermen's Reunion. (Reunion will begin at 8:45 p.m.)
For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Lisa Murphy at 325-674-2353, email lisa.murphy@acu.edu . Tickets $20 per person
7 p.m. JAM FEST
On the lawn behind the Zona Luce Building
Student and alumni bands will alternately soothe, sway and rock the campus in short sets on dual stages. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the live music! Purchase a T-shirt for $5.
8 - 11 p.m. Physics Department Open House
Foster Science Building
Located on the roof of the Foster Science Building, the observatory will be open to all visitors, especially children. Physics laboratories will also be open for viewing. In the event of overcast skies, please come to Room 353 for an informal reception and tour of the laboratories.
8 p.m. HOMECOMING MUSICAL: All Shook Up
Abilene Civic Center, 1100 N. 6th St.
In a square little town in the middle of a square decade, a guitar playin' roustabout changes everything and kick-starts a hip-hoppin', lip-curlin' musical fantasy that will have you jumpin' out of your blue suede shoes! Combining all-time favorite Elvis hits such as "Heartbreak Hotel," "Burning Love," "Jailhouse Rock," "Blue Suede Shoes" and "Don't Be Cruel," All Shook Up is a surefire run for rock 'n' roll lovers of all ages!
For tickets, go to www.acu.edu/theatre to download the order form.
SATURDAY, OCT. 25
6 - 8 a.m. Social Club Breakfasts
Individual invitations will be mailed by each social club
ALPHA KAI OMEGA
7 a.m., Fairway Oaks Country Club, 34 Fairway Oaks Blvd.
DELTA THETA
6:13 a.m., Abilene Woman's Club, 3425 S. 14th St.
FRATER SODALIS
6:30 a.m., Rosa's Cafe and Tortilla Factory, 1026 N. Judge Ely Blvd.
GALAXY
6:30 a.m., Cypress Street Station, 158 Cypress St. in downtown Abilene
GAMMA SIGMA PHI
6 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 4449 Ridgemont Dr.
GATA
6:30 a.m., Teague Special Events Center
KAPPA DELIAN SHRI
8 a.m., The Bean
KO JO KAI
7 a.m., Abilene Civic Center, 1100 N. 6th St. in downtown Abilene
PHI QUAG MIRE
7 a.m., Towne Crier Steakhouse, 818 Hwy. 80 East
SIGMA THETA CHI
6:30 a.m., Abilene Country Club, 4039 S. Treadaway
SUB T-16
7 a.m., Abilene Country Club, 4039 S. Treadaway
TRI KAPPA GAMMA
7 a.m., McKay's Bakery, 266 Cypress St. in downtown Abilene
TROJANS
8 a.m., Abilene Christian Schools Cafeteria, 2550 N. Judge Ely Blvd.
8 a.m. - Noon Wildcat Premiere Weekend
McGlothlin Campus Center, Living Room
Take a guided tour of campus and see the residence halls, meet current students and faculty, get scholarship and financial aid information, and talk with admissions counselors about attending ACU.
http://www.acu.edu/admissions/freshmen/visit/preview/index.html
8 - 9 a.m. Students' Association Alumni Homecoming Reunion Breakfast
Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Room 250
8 - 9:15 a.m. Band and Orchestra Alumni Reception
Williams Performing Arts, Fry Band Hall (Room 157)
All Big Purple Band alumni are invited to join the band for the parade and football game. Contact Kara Taylor at 325-674-2197 or bigpurple@acu.edu for more information.
8 - 9:15 a.m. Alumni and Friends of Family and Consumer Sciences Reunion Coffee
WACU Museum, 1602 Campus Court
8 - 9:30 a.m. Undergraduate Bible Reception
Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Lower Rotunda
8 - 9:30 a.m. Volunteer and Service Learning Center and Service Action Leadership Team's 10 Year Celebration (Come-and-Go Brunch)
McGlothlin Campus Center, Bean Sprout (downstairs)
8:30 a.m. W Club Coffee Reception for Former and Current Members
Mabee Library Atrium
9:30 a.m. HOMECOMING PARADE
Beginning on E.N. 16th St. at Sikes Hall and ending after Edwards Hall on Campus Ct.
Colorful floats, horses, the Big Purple Band, lots of music and special guests. Arrive early to get a good spot to watch! Look for PARADE ROUTE signs on the south and west sides of campus.
10:45 a.m. HOMECOMING CHAPEL
Moody Coliseum
Inspiring devotional and presentation of the 2008 Homecoming and Coming Home Queen courts.
11 a.m. Track and Field Lettermen's Cookout Elmer Gray Stadium
Williams Performing Arts Center, Recital Hall (Room 111)
Contact Glenda Weatherford at weatherfordg@acu.edu for more information.
11:45 a.m. COBA Reunion/Networking Reception
Mabee Business Building, Atrium
11:45 a.m. Communication and O.H.R.D. Alumni Reception
Don H. Morris Center, Room 134
11:45 a.m. Department of Education Reception
Education Building (formerly Burford Music Building), Curriculum Materials Lab, Room 116
11:45 a.m. Department of Exercise Science and Health Alumni Reception
Gibson Health and P.E. Center, Rooms 233 and 234
11:45 a.m. Department of Marriage and Family Therapy Alumni Reception
Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Department of Marriage and Family Therapy Offices
11:45 a.m. JMC and Student Media Alumni Reception
Don H. Morris Center, JMC Network Student Media News Lab, Room 210
For friends and alumni of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication and former staff members of the Optimist, Prickly Pear, KACC-AM and KACU-FM, and ACU-TV.
11:45 a.m. Speech–Language Pathology Majors Reception
Don H. Morris Center, Room 117
Noon PRE-GAME PARTY
Mall area of campus
Avoid restaurant crowds and grab a hamburger or hotdog before the football game. Meet your friends for lunch! Cost is $10 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under.
Noon Sing Song Ticket Sales
McGlothlin Campus Center
Noon Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and AES Club Barbecue
Hillcrest Church of Christ, Multipurpose Room - 650 E. Ambler
2 p.m. WILDCAT FOOTBALL GAME – Tarleton State University vs. ACU
Shotwell Stadium
Wear purple for the battle between the Wildcats and the Texans. Don’t miss halftime featuring the Big Purple Band and crowning of the Homecoming Queen!
For tickets, contact ACU Athletics at 325-674-0228 or www.acusports.com.
6 p.m. Reunion Dinners for Classes of 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003 and the Golden Anniversary Club (classes prior to 1958)
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED OR $35 AT THE DOOR!
Go to www.acu.edu/reunion and click individual class pages for details and to make reservations.
7 p.m. Flag Football: Frater Sodalis Alumni vs. 2008 brat class
Larry C. “Satch” Sanders Field
8 p.m. HOMECOMING MUSICAL: All Shook Up
Abilene Civic Center, 1100 North 6th St.
For tickets, go to www.acu.edu/theatre to download the order form.
SUNDAY, OCT. 26
10 a.m. Class of 1983 Worship ServiceOnstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building, Chapel on the Hill
2 p.m. HOMECOMING MUSICAL: All Shook Up
Abilene Civic Center, 1100 North 6th St.
For tickets, go to www.acu.edu/theatre to download the order form.
