The Torchbearer

Summer 2007/Volume 46, No.2
The Alumni Information Source of the University of Tennessee
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Homecoming 2007 — Schedule of Events

Friday  |  Saturday  |  Sunday

 

Friday, November 2
1pm

UT Army ROTC Alumni and Cadets Reunion
Hospitality Room, Marriott Hotel
Contact Keith Shields
865-603-9750
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/volarmy/

4pm

The Parade – don’t miss it!
All military alumni are invited to participate. The Homecoming parade begins at the Rock and travels east on Volunteer Boulevard. Arrive early for best viewing spots.

5pm
LUGC 30th Anniversary Event
Hospitality and Registration
Black Cultural Center
6pm - Midnight

College of Social Work
Seventh Annual Homecoming Gala
Rothchild Catering & Conference Center
$30/person
Contact Karla Edwards
865-974-6693
kedwards@utk.edu

6:30pm
Celebrating Our Heroes: Past and Present — Reception
7pm
Celebrating Our Heroes: Past and Present — Dinner
Calhoun’s on the River
400 Neyland Dr.
$30/person
Contact Phyllis Moore
865-974-3011
phyllismoore@tennessee.edu
www.utk.edu/alumni
8pm
Ninth Annual Comedy Show
Sponsored by the Black Cultural Programming Committee
Civic Center Auditorium
Purchase tickets at Tickets Unlimited locations or call 865-656-4444
Contact BCPC
865-974-4738
10pm
Party at Magnolia Café
Pay at the door
All alumni are invited to party with the Black Alumni Associates
Contact Phyllis Moore
865-974-3011
phyllismoore@tennessee.edu
www.utk.edu/alumni

UT Army ROTC Alumni and Cadets Reunion
Hospitality Room, Marriott Hotel

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Saturday, November 3
UT versus Louisiana Lafayette

Time of game TBD
Homecoming Show: Featuring the talents of both the Pride of the Southland Marching Band and the Pride of the Southland Alumni Band, this year’s Homecoming Show is a “Salute to Our Military Veterans.” This show will also pay special tribute to all UT alumni who have served in the military.

9am

LUGC 30th Anniversary Event
Breakfast
Black Cultural Center
$10/person
Contact Jocelyn Milton
865-974-4738
jmilton@utk.edu
web.utk.edu/~omsa

Noon
Eighth Annual Black Cultural Center Festival
Grounds of Black Cultural Center
Contact BCPC
865-974-4738
Four Hours Before Kickoff...

Party in the Park
Circle Park
No admission fee
Enjoy the pep band, cheerleaders, music, door prizes, face painting, a balloon artist, and more. The Academic Showcase features hands-on exhibits and displays from colleges, departments, and constituent groups.
Meal catered by Buddy’s Bar-B-Q.
To eat, reservations and fee required.
$15/person; $8/child (10 and under)
Food service ends one hour before kickoff.
Contact Darlene Taylor
865-974-3011
dataylor@utk.edu
www.utk.edu/alumni

Army ROTC Alumni and Cadets
Circle Park
Come to Party in the Park and join us at the ROTC tent.
College of Engineering Annual Alumni Homecoming Barbecue
Courtyard of Ferris and Perkins Hall
Food service ends one hour before kickoff.
$15/person
Contact Peg Schneider
865-974-2779
pschneider@utk.edu
Three Hours Before Kickoff...
College of Law Barbecue
College of Law front patio
$15/person
Contact Jennifer Thompson
865-974-6691
jthoma33@utk.edu
Two Hours Before Kickoff...
UT Pre-game Faculty Showcase
University Center Ballroom (Room 213)
Featuring faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences
“A Musical Odyssey: Drumming, Dancing and Singing” presented by Dr. Marvelene Moore
Contact Lynn Champion
865-974-4676
champion@utk.edu
Alumni Band Picnic
The Alumni Band will perform at halftime. Time of band picnic to be determined by game kickoff. Information will be mailed mid-summer.
Contact Judy Dooley
865-974-5031
jdooley@utk.edu
One Hour After End of Game...
UT Army ROTC Alumni and Cadets Reunion
Hospitality Room, Marriott Hotel
8pm
Eighth Annual Stompfest
Sponsored by Black Cultural Programming Committee
Knoxville Civic Center
Purchase tickets at Tickets Unlimited locations or call 865-656-4444
Contact BCPC
865-974-4738
9pm - 2am

Black Alumni Reunion Social
The Broker of Knoxville
3434 MLK Jr. Blvd.
$15 per person; $25/couple
Contact Phyllis Moore
865-974-3011
phyllismoore@tennessee.edu
www.utk.edu/alumni

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Sunday, November 4
1pm
LUGC 30th Anniversary Grand Finale — Brunch
3pm

LUGC 30th Anniversary Grand Finale — Concert
University Center Ballroom/Auditorium
Former and current LUGC members
$25/person
Children 10 and under are free
Contact Jocelyn Milton
865-974-4738
jmilton@utk.edu
web.utk.edu/~omsa

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