Homecoming 2012 kicks off Friday, Oct. 19. Read this note for full details of this year's schedule.
The schedule below is for events open to all alumni. For events specific to classes and affinity groups, visit the Homecoming website at: http://www.elon.edu/e-web/alumni/homecoming/default.xhtml
Friday, Oct. 19
Homecoming Check-In
10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Commuter Lounge, Moseley Center
Pick up event tickets, see schedules for the weekend and get answers to your questions. Bring your business card and let us turn it into a distinctive Elon luggage tag.
Alumni Golf Tournament hosted by the Phoenix Club
11 a.m. (lunch); noon (shotgun start)
The Challenge Golf Club, Graham
Contact Hilary Fogle ’11 (hfogle@elon.edu or (336) 278-6503) to register. Please provide your name, class year, mailing address, phone number and hanidcap for flighting purposes. If you have a foursome, please be sure to include the players’ names. TICKETS: $75 per person (includes cart and greens fees, lunch, entry gift, beverage tickets and awards) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Oct. 12
Campus Bus Tours
2-3:15 p.m.
Depart from Boney Fountain on the east side of Moseley Center
Enjoy a narrated tour by President Emeritus J. Earl Danieley ’46 and Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Planning Barry Bradberry ’75. Sign up early, as space is limited.
Elon 2.0: Success After Elon
2-3:15 p.m.
Studio B (Room 113), McEwen Communications Building
Alumni offer expertise to current students about finding a job, networking and how their Elon experiences enhanced their professional careers.
School of Communications Alumni Reception
3:15-4:30 p.m.
McEwen Communications Building Lobby
Reconnect with former classmates and network with the school’s current students, faculty and staff.
Martha & Spencer Love School of Business Alumni Panel Discussion
4-5 p.m.
LaRose Digital Theater, Koury Business Center
Alumni share career advice and personal insights about how their Elon experiences prepared them for life after college.
Love School of Business Alumni Reception
5-6 p.m.
Burbridge Atrium, Koury Business Center
Reconnect with former classmates and network with the school’s current students, faculty and staff.
The Elon Society Reception
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Maynard House
This is a special gathering for alumni who support the university at The Elon Society level. Invitations will be mailed separately.
The Elon Society is Elon’s premier annual giving group whose members contribute a minimum of $1,500 to Elon each year. Through their generosity, The Elon Society’s members ensure that the university continues to offer quality academic programs in world-class facilities. For information about joining, please call Maggie Byerly at (336) 278-7459.
Instant Laughter – An Evening of Improvisation
Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Yeager Recital Hall, Center for the Arts
Enjoy a fun-filled evening of fast-paced comedy featuring Elon’s performing arts majors. A reception honoring performing arts donors will follow Saturday evening’s performance in the Isabella Cannon Room in the Center for the Arts. TICKETS: $12 per person
National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show
8 p.m.
McKinnon Hall
See our NPHC undergraduate and alumni groups showcase their talents during the Greek Wars step show. Tickets must be purchased in advance; they will not be available at the door. TICKETS: $5 per person for alumni and Greeks; $7 per person for guests and non-Greeks.
SUB & SGA 2012 Homecoming Concert featuring Chris Webby & We the Kings
8 p.m.
Under the Oaks
Admission is free. The venue will open at 7 p.m.
Phoenix Phest
8-11 p.m.
Corner of N. O’Kelly Ave. & Moseley Center Lot (across from Koury Business Center)
It’s back! All alumni are invited to bring friends and family for an evening of live music by Groovetown, which will play everything from beach music and oldies to R&B, funk and pop. The first 100 alumni to attend will be entered into a raffle for a special Homecoming weekend prize. Admission is free!
Young Alumni Party
9-11 p.m.
The Fat Frogg Bar & Grill, 2009 Timberline Station Drive, Elon
Join fellow graduates from 2002-12 at The Fat Frogg to reconnect and reminisce about your Elon days. Light appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be available.
Saturday, Oct. 20
Homecoming Check-In
8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Commuter Lounge, Moseley Center
If you’re a late arrival, be sure to stop by Check-In Central on Saturday to pick up your Homecoming packet, which includes event tickets. NOTE: Football tickets not picked up by the close of check-in will be available beginning at 2 p.m. at the Homecoming Will Call Tent near the Alan J. White Bell Tower. Tickets will NOT be available at the stadium Will Call window.
Elon Alumni Association Awards Ceremony
9 a.m.
Whitley Auditorium
All alumni are invited to the presentation of the 2012 Alumni Association Awards, the university’s premier recognition of alumni achievement. A reception will follow the ceremony, during which we’ll honor the Young Alumnus & Alumna of the Year and the Distinguished Alumnus & Alumna of the Year.
Stop Hunger Now Service Event
9-11 a.m.
East Gym
Take part in this Homecoming tradition during which we package 30,000 high-protein, dehydrated meals for people in need. Friends and family are welcome.
School of Education Alumni Gathering & Wisdom Session
10 a.m.-noon
Mooney Building
Reconnect with alumni, faculty and staff, and meet current students. Wisdom sessions designed for teachers working in various educational sectors will be held. Check for updates on Facebook at Elon University School of Education Alumni.
School of Communications Alumni Gathering
10:00 a.m.-noon
McEwen Communications Building
Reconnect with alumni, faculty and staff, and meet current students.
Men’s Basketball Alumni Game
11 a.m.
Alumni Gym, Koury Athletic Center
Cheer on players from Elon’s past as they compete for bragging rights. Family and friends are welcome.
Tailgating
12:30-2:30 p.m.
Various locations around campus
Whether you’re tailgating as part of a reunion or assembling your own group of alumni friends, don’t miss this game-day celebration.
Elon vs. Western Carolina Football Game
3 p.m.
Rhodes Stadium
What better way to spend a crisp fall Saturday than in Rhodes Stadium with your best friends from college? The Phoenix and All-American receiver Aaron Mellette need YOUR support in this important late-season Southern Conference matchup. don’t forget to wear your maroon! TICKETS: $20 per person; to sit with your decade or affinity group, please indicate your seating preference on the online registration form. ORDERING DEADLINE: Oct. 13
Sunday, Oct. 21
Gospel Choir Service & Concert
10 a.m.
Whitley Auditorium
The 2012 Gospel Choir Service & Concert features guest speaker Ike Credle ’83 and a showcase of dance, song and other inspirational avenues.
Alumni Worship Service
10:30 a.m.
Elon Community Church
Join fellow alumni at this special service as we honor deceased members of the Elon community.
Catholic Mass
6 and 9 p.m.
Elon Community Church
Father Gerry Waterman will celebrate two Masses for students, alumni, families and friends.