| Now that you are all settled in and becoming comforatable with your new surroundings it is time to get involved at BU. Homecoming week will be a great time to meet other students, faculty/staff and alumni. Check out all of the events below.
Monday, September 14 |
| 12:30 p.m. |
STAT Corn Cob Challenge* – R.S.V.P.
Quad
How fast can you eat an ear of corn? If you are the fastest to finish your ear, you can win a prize. Pre-register for the event by contacting Jess Stillo at jstillo@ben.edu or ext. 1811.
Get your FREE STAT Homecoming T-shirt following the Corn Cob Challenge. |
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| Tuesday, September 15 |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Sophomore Mugging in Krasa ABC
Sophomore Mugging is an event to celebrate the Sophomore Class. Sophomores receive a free mug, ice cream, root beer floats and the opportunity to mingle with members of the Alumni Association. |
| 9:00 p.m. |
Mr. BU – Krasa ABC Sponsored by Programming Board |
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| Wednesday, September 16 |
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STAT T-Shirt Day – Be seen wearing your STAT T-shirt on campus and win a prize. |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Tie Dye Day – Krasa Quad Sponsored by Programming Board |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Free lunch in the Quad
For current STAT members and those interested in joining, come enjoy a free lunch. Membership materials will be available, including STAT t-shirts. |
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| 7:00-9:00 p.m. |
College of Business Student-Alumni Networking Evening* – R.S.V.P.
Krasa Student Center, Fireside Lounge |
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| 7:00-9:00 p.m. |
College of Liberal Arts presents author Billy Lombardo* – R.S.V.P. **PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE**
Coal Ben
Bridgeport (Chicago), Ill., native Billy Lombardo, who penned an award-winning collection of short stories in 2005 called “The Logic of a Rose,” has a new book, a novel in stories called “How to Hold a Woman,” a devastating look at the life of a family after the loss of a child. Don’t miss his reading and discussion of his literary works. |
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| Thursday, September 17 |
| 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Get Wild Field Day – Quad
Sponsored by Student Activities |
| 9:30 – 11:00 p.m. |
Float Decorating Party Rice Center Parking Lot
Make sure you are here to get your float ready for the parade and get your spot in the lineup. We will supply some decorating materials as well as ice cream floats while you decorate your float. |
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| Friday, September 18 |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Homecoming Parade and Spread the Red Lunch
Winners of the office decorating contest to be announced
Alumni Tent located in the Krasa Quad |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Canoe Lake St. Benedict* – R.S.V.P. |
| 4:00-7:00 p.m. |
Alumni Friday Afternoon Club (FAC), Bags Tournament, Canoe Lake St. Benedict and Sand Volleyball* – R.S.V.P.
Alumni Tent in the Quad |
| 7:00-9:00 p.m. |
Comic Adam Grabowski* – R.S.V.P.
Alumni Tent in the Quad |
| 9:00 p.m. |
Bonfire and Crowning of Homecoming 2009 King and Queen
Outside of Ondrak Hall |
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| Saturday, September 19 |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Alumni Baseball Game* – R.S.V.P.
State of Athletics Address* – R.S.V.P.
Dan and Ada Rice Center |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Tailgating Partiesin the Krasa Center Parking Lot: Colleges of Science, Education and Health Services, Liberal Arts, Business, Adult and Professional Studies; Enrollment Center; Athletics; and Alumni Relations/S.T.A.T.
Be sure to register in the Alumni tent to get your ticket for a free hot dog, chips and drink in addition to a chance to win great door prizes after the football game.
Ben There, Done That opens in the Coal Ben
Children’s Area:Petting Zoo, Cloe the Clown, Arts and Crafts, Moonjump Movie Area for Children – Krasa Student Center, Presentation Room
Hear You Me (Alumni Band) performing – Krasa Student Center, parking lot |
| 12:45 p.m. |
Presentation of Alumni Awards to 2009 winners:
Distinguished Award – Frank Agnoli, C85, M.D., M.Div.
Service Award – Bill Carroll, C73, M.B.A.’80
Spirit Award – Mary Jo Hazard, M.S.M.O.B.’95 |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Football — Benedictine Eagles vs. North Park Vikings |
| 4:00 p.m. |
Alumni Tent outside the Coal Ben – Door prizes will be drawn
Pig Roast — $6.50 adults, $4 children age 12 and under
Hi Infidelity performing in the Quad
Classes Celebrating their Reunion: 1964, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999 and 2004
For information about class reunions, please contact Julie Nelligan, Alumni Relations Director, at
(630) 829-6077 or jnelligan@ben.edu. |
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| Sunday, September 20 |
| 9:00 a.m. |
Alumni Mass at St. Procopius Abbey* – R.S.V.P. |
| 10:30 a.m. |
Alumni Champagne Brunch Honoring Alumni Award Winners* – Adult $15, Children 12 and under $6
Krasa Student Center, second floor |
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*Registration required for these events.
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