Homecoming 2008 offers something for everyone this year, including College Coffee and the Spirit Rally, Golden Alumni luncheon, Young Alumni party, tailgating before the Phoenix football game and the Beach Bash featuring the alumni band The IN-MEN. Make plans to reconnect with Elon and your classmates.
Here is a sample of Homecoming events that are not to be missed. For the full schedule, click on the link to the right.
If you haven’t registered in advance, you can register in the commuter lounge in Moseley Center on Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 7, 2008
Golden Alumni Luncheon and Class of 1958 Induction
Noon, McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center
Members of the Class of 1958 and all graduates who have celebrated
their 50th reunion are invited to this special luncheon. The Class of
’58 is the class of honor as members are inducted into the Golden
Alumni group.
College Coffee and Spirit Rally
4 – 5:30 p.m.
Start your weekend by gathering at Fonville Fountain for this favorite Elon tradition, followed by the Spirit Rally for the football team. Go Phoenix!
Beach Bash featuring The IN-MEN, Ltd.
7:30 p.m.
Reconnect with one of your favorite alumni bands at the Beach Bash in McKinnon Hall in Moseley Center. The 1960s group The IN-MEN features six alumni performers.
Department of Performing Arts Fall Musical, “Sweeney Todd”
7:30 p.m. McCrary Theatre, Center for the Arts
(Additional performances on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.)
Young Alumni Party
8-11 p.m. The Lighthouse Tavern
Graduates from the Classes of 1998 to 2008 gather for the Young Alumni Party. Join your classmates, as well as the Class of 2009, for an awesome party at the newly renovated Lighthouse Tavern. Grab a drink and some complimentary hors d’oeuvres with friends and dance the night away to the sounds of the band, Anonymous. Ids are required.
Learn about IGNITE
Graduates of the past decade are
invited to join IGNITE, the new annual giving donor group for young
alumni. Beginning this year, any young alum who makes a gift of any
size to Elon becomes a member of IGNITE. You can learn more about
IGNITE at Friday’s College Coffee and Spirit Rally, at the Young Alumni
Party Friday evening or on Saturday during check-in at Moseley Center
and during the football game at Rhodes Stadium. Make your gift at
Homecoming and become a member of IGNITE! For more information, contact
Lindsay Hege ’04 at lhege2@elon.edu.
National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show
8 p.m. Alumni Gym
Members of Elon’s National Pan-Hellenic Council organizations will be on stage showcasing their stepping talents with hopes of being named the 2008 Homecoming Step Show Champions! Make plans now to attend one of Homecoming’s most popular events.
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008
Isabella Cannon Leadership Program 2008 Homecoming Registration
9-11 a.m.
Moseley Center & Room 224
Leadership registration will be in the Moseley Center from 9-10 with an open house in the Lead Office (Room 224) from 9-11. The Leadership Tailgating Party begins at 11 with lunch provided.
Alumni Association Awards Brunch
9-10:30 a.m.
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center
The Alumni Association invites all alumni to this annual awards presentation. Awards to be presented are the Distinguished Alumnus and Alumna of the Year, Young Alumnus and Alumna of the Year, and the Distinguished Service Award.
Tailgating
11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Reunion Village on The Green, Lake Mary Nell, Harper and Ingold lots
Phoenix Football vs. Western Carolina
1:30 p.m. Rhodes Stadium
EV! 20th Anniversary Celebration
6:30 p.m. McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center
As part of the celebration, Elon
Volunteers! and its alumni will
honor the work of our founder, Chaplain Richard McBride, and the
faculty, staff and student leaders past and present. Ticket required.
Old School Party featuring 9th Wonder
11 p.m. – 2 a.m. McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center
The African-American Alumni group is proud to sponsor the Old School Party as members continue to raise money for the African-American Alumni Scholarship. Producer 9th Wonder, who has worked with artists such as Destiny’s Child, Mary J. Blige, De La Soul and Erykah Badu, will serve as DJ. Tickets required.
Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008
Alumni Worship Service
10:30 a.m. Elon Community Church
University Chaplain Richard McBride will participate in this special service as we honor deceased members of the Elon alumni community.