SAVE THE DATE!
Student Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2009: October 30-31
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Homecoming Schedule
The Student Homecoming Committee was formed for Homecoming 2008 to create opportunities for students and alumni to come together during Homecoming, while creating events where the student community celebrated their Carnegie Mellon pride.
The Homecoming 2009 Committee has begun meeting and planning for the fall celebration. Events and chairs include:
Battle of the Bands with Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
September 26, 2009 at 7 pm
Rangos Ballroom
Ed Oh
This is the 3rd annual Battle of the Bands that Sigma Epsilon Fraternity has hosted and the 2nd in conjunction with Alumni Relations and Homecoming. All proceeds raised will be donated to Sigma Phi Epsilon's national philanthropy, YouthAIDS. The first year that it was held in the Underground, the event raised over $400 and last year, the event managed to raise over $1,400! Please come out and support this now annual prelude to Homecoming!
Spirit Week
October 26-31
Crystal Wray
Show off your Carnegie Mellon spirit, pride and creativity by dressing up for our themed days! Stop by our table outside of Doherty Hall (or the UC Commons if it's raining) every day.
Receive a raffle ticket each day you participate, and rack up class points for the Highland Games. Bring your raffle ticket to the Highland Games on Friday for the chance to win an Acer Aspire One Netbook!
For more information on the Highland Games, please visit our Facebook Web site and see details below.
Monday: Rep your Hometown
Baseball cap, T-shirt, whatever! Make sure everyone knows where you're from!
Tuesday: Nerd Day
We all know that at CMU the odds are good. Unleash your inner nerd for a day and show how odd the goods are!
Wednesday: College Spirit Day
Wear your respective College's gear!
Thursday: Class Colors Day
From '10 to '13+, join your classmates in repping your year!
Seniors (+Fifth Years): Red
Juniors: Yellow
Sophomores: Green
Frshmen: Blue
Friday: Tartan Pride
Come together with alumni all over the world in wearing plaid or CMU gear!
Student Homecoming Kick-Off BBQ @ The Fence
Wednesday, October 28 from 11 am-2 pm
Nick Ferrell
Celebrate the Kick Off of Student Homecoming during a daytime BBQ at the fence. First 200 people get free Homecoming T-shirts personalized to all your owb and a chance to win an IPOD SHUFFLE!
Celebration of Diwali & Eid ul-Fitr hosted by MayurSASA
Thursday, October 29 from 6-9 pm
Wiegand Gym
Suraj Baxi
The celebration of Diwali, also known as the “Festival of Lights”, is a major Indian festival signifying the victory of good over evil. Eid ul-Fitr is a joyous occasion celebrating the achievement of enhanced piety. The event is packed with crafts, performances and a buffet of traditional Indian cuisine. Buffet tickets may be purchased at the event with cash or check.
LMAO ~ An Evening of Comedy & Music
Thursday, October 29 at 9 pm
Lenny An
Enjoy performances by the winner of the 2009 Battle of the Bands before being entertained by Irony City, an improv group featuring alumni Adam Atkinson (HS'06), Chris Gillotti (TPR'05) and Brian Gray (HS'06), followed by comedian Tim Dimond (HS'08).
Highland Games
Friday, October 30
8 pm
Pranay Jain
Come compete with your class in the Highland Games! Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, and Alumni groups will have the opportunity to participate in the fair style games while enjoying performances, food, and Scottish tradition. This is sure to be the highlight of Homecoming this year, and you will have endless bragging rights if your group is fortunate enough to win!!
Halloween Bash
Saturday, October 31 from 7-10:30 pm
Lydia Remington
Come celebrate Halloween with a spirited showcase of student talent, a hypnotist, henna artist, and delicious food. Costumes optional but encouraged.
Interested in being a part of the Homecoming committee? Email Dana Weinstein with your interest.
8-9 a.m.
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New Heinz School Alumni Association Board Member Orientation (brunch provided)
For more information, please visit the Heinz web site.
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9-10 a.m.
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Opening Meeting of the Heinz School Alumni Association Board Meeting
For more information, please visit the Heinz web site.
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10-11 a.m.
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Class of 1968 Memorial Service
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10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Closed Meeting of the Heinz School Alumni Association Board (lunch provided)
For more information, please visit the Heinz web site.
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11 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Farewell Brunch
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1 p.m.
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Carnegie Mellon Tartans Women's Soccer vs. Mount Union Raiders
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10-11 a.m.
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Class of 1968 Memorial Service
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11 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Farewell Brunch
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1 p.m.
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Carnegie Mellon Tartans Women's Soccer vs. Mount Union Raiders
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