Thursday, October 11
8:00a-6:00p Visit the HSU Bookstore
9:00a-5:00p Art Faculty Exhibit (Frost Center)
9:30a University King and Queen Coronation (Behrens Auditorium) Join current students and others to see who will be selected.
1:00p-5:00p 1891 Legacy Room Open House Peruse HSU memorabilia including historic photographs and more! (Richardson Research Center of the Southwest, 2nd floor, Richardson Library)
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 12
8:00a-1:30p Board of Trustees and Board of Development Meetings
8:00a-6:00p Visit the HSU Bookstore
8:00a-5:00p Food Court (Moody Student Center)
9:00a-5:00p Art Faculty Exhibit (Frost Center)
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.
For Prospective Students 10:00a Campus Tours (departing from the Dyess Welcome Center in Hunter Hall) Homecoming is an excellent time for prospective students to visit the HSU campus.
1:00p-5:00p 1891 Legacy Room Open House Peruse HSU memorabilia including historic photographs and more! (Richardson Research Center of the Southwest, 2nd floor, Richardson Library)
Help a Student Study! 1:30-4:00p Physical Therapy Dept. Interactive Research Session. Alumni are needed to help second-year P.T. students with their research project. Participants will simply sit on a bench and a Swiss ball while students test core musculature to see if the abdominal muscles work harder while sitting on the bench or ball. Sign up for a time Friday morning in the Moody Center lobby or e-mail project coordinator Susan Strange ‘11 at Stra9439@hsutx.edu. Sessions will take place in Mabee Hall (P.T. Building).
For Prospective Students 2:00p Campus Tours (departing from the Dyess Welcome Center in Hunter Hall) Homecoming is an excellent time for prospective students to visit the HSU campus.
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 (Woodward Dellis Recital Hall) All music exes (majors and ensemble participants) are encouraged to attend.
5:30-7:00p Honors Program Alumni Gathering (Moody Student Center, Jennings Lounge) All Honors Program Alumni are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Dr. Tom Copeland, (325) 670-1533.
6:30p Alumni Awards Banquet* (HSU Campus, Johnson Building, $26, space limited) Celebrating this year’s Alumni Award recipients. HSU’s highest alumni honor is the Keeter Alumni Service Award, and the 2012 recipient is long-time Alumni volunteer Col. (ret.) Glenn Bratcher ’57. Receiving the 2012 Distinguished Alumni Awards are dentist/educator Dr. Patricia Blanton ’62, high school choral director Mrs. Paula (Turney) Edwards ’77/ ’78, and U.S. Army surgeon Dr. James Furgerson ’88.
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 $5 HSU Spirit Tee (vintage design!). *Add your name to the “Who’s Here for Homecoming” Banners.
7:00p Hispanic Alumni Dinner (Don Enrique's Mexican Restaurant, 4358 Sayles Blvd., 325-232-8932)
7:00p Women’s Volleyball: HSU vs. Sul Ross State (Mabee Gym)
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 1972: send in your biographical update and be sure to pre-order your Reunion Memory Book.
7:00-9:30p Class of 1972 Come & Go Luau
(North Park Friendship House, 2701 Hickory St., just North of campus) Grab your Hawaii 5-0 shirt and join in the fun. The menu includes Hawaiian sandwiches, laughter and great fellowship. Your family is welcome, as are members of the classes of 1971 and 1973.
7:00-8:30p Class of 1987 Informal Supper
(Cypress Street Station, 158 Cypress Street,(325) 676-3463) We'll be looking for you to join us at this long-time downtown restaurant as we catch up, indulge in great conversation, and enjoy supper or appetizers (on your own). Your family is welcome, too.
7:30-9:00p Class of 2002 Family-Friendly Social
(Connally Missions Center) Join us for light snacks and dessert.
8:00p All-School SING (Behrens Auditorium, $15/$13/$11) Box office opens at 7:00.
Saturday, October 13
8:00a-1:30p Shuttles Available Around Campus
8:00a-6:00p Visit the HSU Bookstore (Authors & Artists signing & sales 10:15-11:45a)
8:00a-7:00p Food Court (Moody Center)
8:00a-1:00p 1891 Legacy Room Open House Peruse HSU memorabilia including historic photographs and more! (Richardson Research Center of the Southwest, 2nd floor, Richardson Library)
7:30-8:30a ROTC/Military Veterans Informal Breakfast (Moody Student Center, Cafeteria $8.00) The HSU Cafeteria is opening just for us!
7:30a Baseball Benefit Golf Scramble (Diamondback Golf Club, $100) 7:30 check-in, 9:00 start. Register by contacting Coach Steve Coleman; scoleman@hsutx.edu/(325) 670-1493.
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.
8:30a-Noon The HSU Academic Showcase (Moody Student Center, north end) What’s new and cutting-edge at HSU? Check out the Academic Showcase to learn about HSU’s exciting opportunities and to visit with faculty from various schools. Also, purchase your $5 HSU Spirit Tees (vintage 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) Visit with Logsdon faculty and students. Ministers, alumni, friends all welcome.
8:30-9:30a Brand Staff Reunion Coffee (Johnson Building, Multipurpose-West) If you worked on the Brand newspaper, come by to celebrate your place in our 96-year legacy!
Current Student Organization Gatherings
8:30-9:30 Alpha Iota Omega Breakfast (Moody Student Center Room 233)
8:30-9:30 Alpha Phi Omega Coffee (Johnson Building, Multipurpose-Northeast)
8:30-9:30 Epsilon Pi Alpha Tea (Skiles Bldg. Room 131)
8:30-9:30 International Student Fellowship Coffee (Johnson Building, Multipurpose-Southeast)
8:30-9:30 Phi Phi Phi Tea (Skiles Bldg. Room 119)
9:00-10:00 Sigma Alpha Breakfast (Skiles Bldg. Room 210)
9:00-10:00 Theta Alpha Zeta Coffee Celebrating 25 Years! (Skiles Bldg. Room 114)
8:30-9:30a Theatre Department & Alpha Psi Omega Reunion Coffee (Van Ellis Theatre Lobby)
8:45-9:45a Cowboy Band Foundation Meeting (Band Hall)
8:45-9:45a Spurs Dance Team Reunion Celebrating 15 years! (Moody Student Center, Jennings Lounge) Meet the new team and reminisce with former teammates. For info or questions, contact director, Amanda (Perez) Etter ’05 at amanda.r.etter@hsutx.edu.
9:00-9:45a Alumni Choir Rehearsal (Woodward-Dellis Recital Hall) All HSU Concert Choir and University Chorale Alumni are welcome!
9:00-10:00a Social Work Department Tea (Skiles Bldg. Room 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 (Connally Missions Center) - Join your brothers for coffee & great conversation.
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.
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 a bounce house, crafts, face painting, White Horse rides (from 9:45-10:45), learn a dance with the HSU Spurs (10:00-10:45), 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.
10:00-11:00a History Dept. Coffee/Reception (Skiles Bldg. Room 204) - Visit with your favorite history professors from the 2000s: Drs. Taylor, Beasley, Fink, Traylor, and Woodfin.
10:00-11:00a School of Music and Fine Arts Homecoming Gala (Behrens Auditorium) Enjoy this Celebration highlighting HSU Visual and Performing Arts presented by the School of Music, Department of Art, and Department of Theatre. Come and go. Or come and stay.
10:30-11:30a HSU Author Book Signing & Sales (HSU Bookstore, Moody Student Center)
10:30-11:30a “Chismeando” de HSU (Moody Student Center, Room 233)
Join Dr. Joe Alcorta ’64 for conversation (in English or Spanish) and fellowship with Hispanic alumni and friends. Special piano performance by Ana Villareal, ex ’09.
10:30-11:30a Ex-Lettermen’s Reception (Mabee Gym, Hall of Fame Room)
10:30a-Noon Delta Social Club Reunion (Ferguson Hall) Calling all Deltas! At noon, we’ll enjoy lunch together at the Homecoming Cookout.
NOTE: No Behind-the-scenes tour this year.
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 Under Western Skies. Visit with classmates (signs will help you locate one another) over fresh-cooked gourmet hamburgers, grilled chicken and hotdogs. Plenty of tables and chairs will be provided. From 12:20-12:45, 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 Football Pre-Game Festivities (Shelton Stadium)
1:30p Football: HSU Cowboys vs. East Texas Baptist Tigers (Shelton Stadium, $10/$8/$5)
4:30p Cheerleader Alumni Ice Cream Social (Mabee Gym, Hall of Fame Room) All former cheerleaders join us immediately after the football game. During the 4th quarter, come to the field and cheer with us. Contact Coach Katie to order this year’s Alumni Cheer t-shirt--katherine.a.jennings@hsutx.edu.
5:00p Women’s Volleyball: HSU vs. Schreiner (Mabee Gym)
5:00-7:00p Art Department Alumni & Friends Reception (Frost Center)
5:00-11:59p 10th Annual Computer Science Reunion (Johnson Building, Third Floor) 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.
5:30p Golden Lariat Society Dinner For all alumni & exes who’ve already celebrated their 50th class reunion! (Moody Student Center, Room 108West) Special music by Palmer McCown ‘61, Louise Mc Intyre Jones ’62, and Carlene Holder Spicer ‘59/’91, plus your favorite songs on request by The Pianoman Mike Schuler ’82 ex.
Saturday Class Reunion Dinners
Unless noted otherwise, meals are $17 for adults and $6 for kids 2-11. Class photos will be taken during dinner. A special invitation is extended to faculty, staff, and other friends.
6:00p Class of 1972 Dinner
(Moody Student Center, Room 227) Classes of 1971 & 1973 welcome!
6:00p Class of 1982 Dinner
(Moody Student Center, Room 108-East) Classes of 1981 & 1983 welcome!
6:00p Class of 1987 Dinner
(Connally Missions Center) Classes of 1986 & 1988 welcome! Featuring music by classmate Miriam Mixon Wallace.
6:00p Class of 1992 Dinner
(Moody Student Center, Room 221) Classes of 1991 & 1993 welcome!
5:30p Class of 2002 Dinner
(Moody Student Center, Room 233) Classes of 2001 & 2003 welcome!
6:30p Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner* (Johnson Building, $25) Celebrate the accomplishments of the 2012 inductees: Darren Allman ’94, football; Ted Edmondson ’59, football; Meredith Hare Stone ’01, golf; Tim O’Leary ’83, soccer.
7:00p Hispanic Taquito Supper (by the pool, Residence Inn, 1641 Musgrave Blvd)
7:00p Annual Athletic Training Alumni Dinner (Rosa's Cafe & Tortilla Factory, Judge Ely Blvd.)
8:00p All-School SING (Behrens Auditorium, $15/$13/$11) Box office opens at 7:00.
Sunday, October 14
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.
Campus Specialties
Thursday
8:00a-6:00p Visit the HSU Bookstore
9:00a-5:00p Art Faculty Exhibit (Frost Center)
1:00-5:00p 1891 Legacy Room Open House Peruse HSU memorabilia. (Research Center of the Southwest, 2nd floor, Richardson Library)
Friday
8:00a-6:00p Visit the HSU Bookstore
8:00a-5:00p Food Court (Moody Center)
9:00a-5:00p Art Faculty Exhibit (Frost Center)
1:00-5:00p 1891 Legacy Room Open House Peruse HSU memorabilia. (Research Center of the Southwest, 2nd floor, Richardson Library)
Saturday
8:00a-6:00p Visit the HSU Bookstore (Authors & Artists signing & sales 10:15-11:45a)
8:00a-7:00p Food Court (Moody Center)
8:00a-1:00p 1891 Legacy Room Open House Peruse HSU memorabilia including historic photographs and more! (Richardson Research Center of the Southwest, 2nd floor, Richardson Library).
4:30-7:00p Art Faculty Exhibit (Frost Center)