The Torchbearer

Summer 2008/Volume 47, No.2
The Alumni Information Source of the University of Tennessee
Give Wyoming the BOOT

Homecoming 2008 — Schedule of Events

Friday  |  Saturday  |  Sunday

 

Friday, November 7
4pm

The Parade - don't miss it!
The Homecoming parade begins at the Rock and travels east on Volunteer Boulevard. Alumni groups celebrating reunions are invited to participate. Arrive early for the best viewing spots. Join us for Smokey’s Howl following the parade to support your favorite cheer and dance group.

6pm

Honoring Art Stowers
Private reception with former student athlete wrestlers, families, and coaches
The Foundry
Contact Michael Copperthite
info@capitalcampaignsinc.com

6pm
College of Social Work Eighth Annual Homecoming Gala
Rothchild Catering & Conference Center
$30/person
Contact Karla Edwards
865-974-6693
kedwards@utk.edu
6 - 8pm

Strong Hall Reunion
Sophie’s Dining Hall
$20/person
Heavy hors d’oeuvres
Contact Phyllis Moore
865-974-3011
phyllismoore@tennessee.edu
www.utalumni.utk.edu

6:30 - 9:30pm
Daily Beacon/Orange and White Reunion
Barley’s in the Old City
200 East Jackson
$15/person
Contact Susan Barnes
sgbarnes1@bellsouth.net
8pm
Homecoming Kickoff 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
$10/person—pay at the door
Meet fellow alumni at Magnolia Café for dancing, good music and an opportunity to renew old friendships.
Sponsored by the Black Alumni Council
Contact Phyllis Moore
865-974-3011
phyllismoore@tennessee.edu
www.utalumni.utk.edu

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Saturday, November 8
UT versus Wyoming

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.

Noon
Ninth 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 live entertainment, the pep band, cheerleaders, music, door prizes, face painting, a balloon artist, and much more.
Bar-B-Q and fixin’s. To eat, reservations and fee required.
$12/person; $8/child (10 and under).
Food service ends one hour before kickoff.
Contact Phyllis Moore
865-974-3011
phyllismoore@tennessee.edu
www.utalumni.utk.edu

Daily Beacon/Orange and White Reunion
Brunch and tour (complimentary)
Daily Beacon Office
Contact Susan Barnes
sgbarnes1@bellsouth.net
College of Nursing Ice Cream Social (complimentary)
Courtyard at College of Nursing
Contact Barbara Woods
bwoods@utk.edu
College of Engineering Annual Alumni Homecoming Barbecue
Courtyard of Ferris and Perkins
Food service ends one hour before kickoff.
$12/person; $8/child (10 and under).
Contact Denis Tippo
865-974-2779
dtippo@utk.edu
Architecture/Interior Design/Landscape exhibit
College of Architecture & Design
Room 103
Contact Barbara Klinkhammer
klinkham@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
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
Immediately After Game
Reception and Scholarship Presentation Honoring Art Stowers
The Foundry
Contact Michael Copperthite
info@capitalcampaignsinc.com
8pm
Ninth 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. Boulevard
$15 per person; $25/couple
Contact Phyllis Moore
865-974-3011
phyllismoore@tennessee.edu
www.utalumni.utk.edu

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Sunday, November 9
Noon
Brunch
Tyson Alumni House, 1609 Melrose
Sponsored by the Black Alumni Council
Contact Phyllis Moore
865-974-3011
phyllismoore@tennessee.edu

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