Thursday, October 20
9:30a University King and Queen Coronation (Behrens Chapel) Join current students and others to see who will be selected.
4:00p The Party to DYE For (Lawn by the Pond) Students are invited to tie-dye shirts to wear on Saturday to support the HSU Cowboys during the Homecoming game. Select from v-neck and crew neck tees at $2 per shirt.
Friday, October 21
For Prospective Students Campus Tours (Dyess Welcome Center) Homecoming is an excellent time for prospective students to visit the HSU campus. Tours depart from the Dyess Welcome Center in Hunter Hall. For more information, call 877-GO-HSUTX or sign up at www.hsutx.edu/visit.
9:00a-8:00p Registration (Moody Student Center) Stop here first!
Register and receive your updated Homecoming Schedule Book, tickets, and nametag. Purchase tickets for upcoming events. Note: Pre-purchased tickets not picked up 1½ hours prior to event will be moved to will-call.
8:00a-1:30p Board of Trustees and Board of Development Meetings (various)
3:00p School of Music Foundation Board of Directors Meeting (Woodward Dellis Recital Hall) For more information, contact Dr. Jaynne Middleton, 325.670.1424.
4:30p School of Music Foundation Meeting & Reception for Dr. Robert Brooks, Dean (Woodward Dellis Recital Hall) All music exes (majors and ensemble participants) are encouraged to attend.
1:00p National Champs! Women’s Soccer: HSU vs. Texas Lutheran (Soccer Complex, Grape Street; free)
3:00p Men’s Soccer: HSU vs. Texas Lutheran (Soccer Complex, Grape Street; free)
New Date! 6:30p Alumni Awards Banquet* (HSU Campus, Johnson Building, $25) Celebrating this year’s Alumni Award recipients. HSU’s highest alumni honor is the Keeter Alumni Service Award, and the 2011 recipient is Mrs. Billie Shirley Martin ’48/’54 . * Receiving the 2011 Distinguished Alumni Awards are Mrs. Elizabeth (Cohorn) Abernethy ’71 , Mr. Charles “Chuck” Davis, Jr. ’84, and Mr. Robert “Bob” Moates ’51.
7:00 Hispanic Alumni Dinner (Mary's Mexican Restaurant, 602 S. Treadway)
Friday Class Reunion Activities
Special activities and dinners are scheduled for the honored reunion classes, who will sit together at the Homecoming Cookout and the football game. Be sure to pick up your Reunion Ribbon at the registration table in Moody Center. Group photos will be taken during Saturday night’s dinner. Class of 1971: send in your biographical update and be sure to pre-order your Reunion Memory Book.
7:30p-??? Class of 1971 Come & Go Get-Together (1602 Elmwood, 79605) Join in laughter and fellowship at the home of John and Judy (Wilcoxen) Powell.
7:30-9:30p Class of 1986 Informal Gathering (corner of Hickory & Ambler) We’ll be looking for you to join us at the newly-opened Blue Taco, across from HSU. Your family is welcome, too.
7:00-11:00p Class of 1991 Mixer (Residence Inn, 1641 Musgrave Blvd.) Where everyone knows your name! Find friends and refreshments at our Class of 1991 headquarters hotel.<
7:30p-??? Class of 2001 Mixer (233 Cypress Street, 79601) Have a cup of java, enjoy live music, and catch up with your classmates in downtown Abilene at Monk’s Coffee House (owned & managed by HSU alumni).
6:30-8:00p The HSU Academic Showcase Preview & Homecoming Registration (Moody Student Center, north end) Preview what’s new and exciting in HSU academics. Register and receive your updated Homecoming Schedule Book, tickets, and nametag. *Purchase tickets for upcoming events. *Buy your $8 HSU Spirit Tee (new design!). *Add your name to the “Who’s Here for Homecoming” Banners.
8:00p All-School SING (Behrens Auditorium, $15/$13/$11) Box office opens at 7:00.
9:00p Sigma Delta Sigma Alumni Informal Gathering* Celebrating 50 years! (Rosa's Cafe, Judge Ely) RSVP to SigmaAlum@gmail.com or Alan Conway at 325.518.4276. Join us after the Alumni Awards Banquet or come by when you get into town. Grab a bite to eat, visit, catch up.
Saturday, October 22
8:00a-1:30p Shuttles Available
New Location 7:30-8:30 ROTC/Military Veterans Informal Breakfast (Moody Student Center- Cafeteria' $7.50) The HSU Cafeteria is opening us for us! Reservations required by October 12. Pre-pay by credit card by calling the Alumni Office (800-460-3908) or John Snapp '70 (325-670-1507). Your name will be placed on a check-in list. NOTE: Current students who are veterans are invited at no charge courtesy of generous alumni; reservations for students are required too.
7:45-11:30a Registration (Moody Student Center) Stop here first!
Register and receive your updated Homecoming Schedule Book, tickets, and nametag. Purchase tickets for upcoming events. Note: Pre-purchased tickets not picked up 1½ hours prior to event will be moved to will-call.
8:00-9:00a Sigma Delta Sigma Social Club Breakfast Celebrating 50 years! (Moody Center 233) Join your brothers for coffee and great conversation as we catch up on the time gone by and celebrate the 1961-2011 legacy of Sigma.
8:30a-Noon The HSU Academic Showcase (Moody Center, north end) What’s new and cutting-edge at HSU? Check out the new Academic Showcase to learn about HSU’s exciting opportunities and to visit with faculty from various schools. Also, purchase your $8 HSU Spirit Tees (new design!). Add your name to the “Who’s Here for Homecoming” Banners. Grab a snack. Meet up with friends.
In The Showcase 8:30-9:30a Logsdon School of Theology & Logsdon Seminary Coffee (Moody Student Center) Meet newly-appointed Dean, Dr. Don Williford. Ministers, alumni, friends all welcome.
8:30-9:30a Brand Staff Reunion Coffee Celebrating 95 years! (Skiles 124) If you worked on the Brand newspaper, come by to celebrate your place in our 95-year legacy!
8:30-9:30a Theatre Department & Alpha Psi Omega Reunion Coffee (Van Ellis Theatre Lobby)
8:30-10:00a Current Student Organization Gatherings
- 9:00-10:00 Alpha Iota Omega Breakfast (Skiles 114)
- 8:30-9:30 Alpha Phi Omega Coffee (Skiles 131)
- 8:30-9:30 Epsilon Pi Alpha Tea (Skiles 111)
- 8:30-9:30 International Student Fellowship Coffee (Skiles 128)
- 8:30-9:30 Phi Phi Phi Tea (Skiles 119)
- 8:30-9:30 Kappa Phi Omega (Moody Student Center- Basement)
- 9:00-10:00 Sigma Alpha Breakfast (Johnson Multipurpose Room-West)
- 9:00-10:00 Theta Alpha Zeta Coffee (Johnson Multipurpose Room-East)
8:45-9:45a Cowboy Band Foundation Meeting (Band Hall)
NEW! 8:45-9:45a Love Company Alumni Reunion (Skiles 122) Remember the skits with a message? The plays that touched lives? That was Love Company making a difference from 1977-2003. While some of us are members of the L.C. Facebook group, visiting in person is a real joy. If you were ever in Love Company, please find us on Facebook and then plan to attend our first-ever Reunion.
8:45-9:45a Spurs Dance Team Reunion (Moody Center Jennings Lounge) Come and meet our new director, Amanda Perez Etter ’05. Also, to order your Spurs Alumni tee, contact amanda.r.etter@hsutx.edu.
9:00-9:30a Alumni Choir Rehearsal All HSU Concert Choir and University Chorale Alumni are welcome! (Woodward-Dellis Recital Hall)
9:00-10:00a Social Work Department Tea (Skiles 224) a home gathering of social work faculty, graduates, and present students to renew old friendships, meet present students, and get an update on social work at HSU.
9:00-10:00a Ex-Cowgirls Coffee (Moody Student Center 227)
9:00-10:00a Tau Alpha Phi Fraternity Coffee Celebrating 50 years! (Connally Missions Center) - Join your brothers for coffee & great conversation as we catch up on “years gone by” and celebrate the 1961-2011 legacy of Tau. Watch your e-mail and our Facebook page for information about a Friday golf tourney and additional Reunion activities.
In The Showcase 9:00-10:00a Irvin School of Education Teacher Education Alumni Coffee (Moody Student Center) Celebrate your personal and professional milestones with Dept. of Educational Studies faculty and other alumni at our display in the HSU Academic Showcase.
9:00-10:00a Ex-Lettermen’s Reception (Mabee Gym, Hall of Fame Room)
In The Showcase 9:30-10:30a Kelley College of Business Alumni Mix & Mingle (Moody Student Center) Meet up with faculty and alumni at our display in the HSU Academic Showcase.
For Kids 9:45-11:45a Posse Kids Corral (Sid Richardson Lawn) Give your 2- to 11-year-olds a fun experience at HSU with HSU with a bounce house, crafts, face painting, White Horse rides (from 9:45-11:00), sandbox treasure hunt, toddler town, and much more. Afterwards, simply walk across the street to the family-friendly Homecoming Cookout. Posse Kids Club year-round memberships and t-shirts available for a minimal cost. Parents are encouraged to stay with their younger children. Hosted by HSU’s Board of Young Associates.
NEW! 10:00-11:15a School of Music and Fine Arts Homecoming Gala (Behrens Auditorium) For the first time ever! Enjoy this Celebration highlighting HSU Visual Arts, Theatre and Music, including HSU Choirs (joined by the Alumni Choir), Cowboy Band, Concert Band, and University Orchestra. Come and go. Or come and stay.
For Young Teens10:00a-Noon Behind-the-Scenes Tour (Sandefer Memorial Bldg) Exclusive FREE tour of HSU for kids 12-15! To receive your backstage pass and join the tour, be in the Sandefer Memorial Building, first floor foyer, for a 10:00a departure. Parents are welcome to join in the fun. The tour ends at Noon and includes a FREE ticket (for the kids) to the Homecoming Cookout.
10:30a “Chismeando” de HSU (Moody 221) Join Dr. Joe Alcorta ’64 for conversation (in English or Spanish) and fellowship with Hispanic alumni and friends. Special piano music performed by Ana Villarreal ex '09.
NEW! 11:00a-Noon Delta Social Club Reunion (Ferguson Hall) Calling all Deltas! A memorable time is planned for our first campus reunion in years. At noon, we’ll enjoy lunch together at the Homecoming Cookout.
Noon-1:00p Homecoming Cookout (North of Abilene Hall, $10 adults, $4 kids 2-11)
Skip the long restaurant lines! Keep your parking spot!
Dr. and Mrs. Lanny Hall look forward to seeing you since they, like you, are Branded For Life! Visit with classmates (signs will help you locate one another) over fresh-cooked gourmet hamburgers and hotdogs. Plenty of tables and chairs will be provided.
From 12:10-12:40, enjoy a mini-concert by The World Famous Cowboy Band. Then get set to cheer the Cowboys to victory during a short pep rally led by HSU’s Cheerleaders and Spurs. Tickets available at registration and at the Cookout entrance.
1:00p National Champs! Women’s Soccer: HSU vs. Schreiner (Soccer Complex, Grape Street; free)
1:00p Football Pre-Game Festivities (Shelton Stadium)
1:30p Football: HSU Cowboys vs. Texas Lutheran Bulldogs (Shelton Stadium, $10/$8/$5)
3:00p Men’s Soccer: HSU vs. Schreiner (Soccer Complex, Grape Street; free)
NEW! 4:30p Cheerleader Alumni Ice Cream Social (Mabee Gym Foyer) If you’ve ever been an HSU Cheerleader, join us for ice cream and chatting immediately after the football game. During the 4th quarter of the game, come to the field and cheer with the 2011 crew. Contact Coach Katie to order this year’s Alumni Cheer t-shirt--katherine.a.jennings@hsutx.edu.
5:00-7:00p Art Department Alumni & Friends Reception (Frost Center)
5:30p Golden Lariat Society Dinner (Johnson Building Multipurpose, $17) For all alumni & exes who’ve already celebrated their 50th class reunion! Recording and concert artist, Mary Lou (Lichey) Boggus, Class of 1961, will entertain singing her style of gospel and country music.
Saturday Class Reunion Dinners
Unless noted otherwise, meals are $17 for adults and $6 for kids 2-11.Locations TBA. Class photos will be taken during dinner. A special invitation is extended to faculty, staff, and other friends.
6:00p Class of 1971 Dinner (Moody 233) Classes of 1970 & 1972 welcome!
Class of 1981 No dinner this year, but we’ll be at the Cookout (1980s section) & in the NW seating at the football game.
6:00p Class of 1986 Dinner (Moody 227) Classes of 1985 & 1987 welcome!
6:00p Class of 1991 Dinner (Moody 108E) Classes of 1990 & 1992 welcome!
6:00p Class of 2001 Dinner (Moody 108W) Classes of 2000 & 2002 welcome!
6:00-11:59p 9th Annual Computer Science Reunion (Johnson Building Room 200 and first floor computer labs) Join us for the annual Alumni vs. Students and Faculty computer game tournament. Free pizza and soda. Guests are welcome to participate. For more details, contact Chris Thibault at thibault@hsutx.edu or 325.670.1525.
New Date! 6:30p Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner* (Abilene Country Club, $25) Celebrate the accomplishments of the 2011 inductees : Coach Jimmie Keeling, football; Mr. George Hine ’49/’50 (dec.), SID; Mr. Kirk Rogers ’01, football; and Mr. Gary Marable ’77, tennis.
6:00p Annual Athletic Training Alumni Dinner (Rosa's Cafe, Judge Ely)
7:00 Hispanic Taquito Supper (by the pool,Residence Inn, 1641 Musgrave Blvd.
8:00p All-School SING (Behrens Auditorium, $15/$13/$11) Box office opens at 7:00.
Sunday, October 23
9:00-10:00a Alumni-Led Worship Service (Logsdon Chapel)
Before returning home, join alumni and friends for a time of refreshment, reflection, music, and inspiration presented by HSU Alumni from this year’s honored reunion classes.
Casual dress is suitable. Continental breakfast is available before and after the service.
On the program: Mr. Glenn Ward ’71, Mr. Steve Post ’85, Mr. Alan Jones ’91, Mr. Dustin Tatro ’11, Mr. Lex Robertson ’01, Mr. Palmer McCown ’61, Mrs. Marget Waggoner Stokes ’71, Mrs. Robin Looney Poteet ’71, Mrs. Kari Langford Peden ’01, Mr. Terrence Jennings ’01, Mrs. Nancy McNair Jones ’75, Mr. Richard Collins ’52, Mr. Andy J. Patterson ’91, Mrs. Marsha Pruet Hammack ’86
Campus Specialties
Thursday
8:00a-6:00p Visit the HSU Bookstore
9:00a-5:00p Art Dept. Exhibit (Frost Center)
Friday
8:00a-8:00p Visit the HSU Bookstore
8:00a-5:00p Food Court (Moody Center)
9:00a-5:00p Art Dept. Exhibit (Frost Center)
Saturday
8:00a-6:00p Visit the HSU Bookstore (Authors & Artists signing & sales 10:15-11:30a) Featured authors: Dr. Joe Alcorta '64/professor, Mr. Joe Black '55, and Ms. Loretta Fulton with Dr. Virginia (Boyd) Connally '33.
8:00a-7:00p Food Court (Moody Center)
9:00a-1:00p Check out the 1891 Legacy Room filled with HSU memorabilia. (Richardson Research Center of the Southwest, 2nd floor, Richardson Library)
4:30-7:00p Art Dept. Exhibit (Frost Center)