Consider Yourself Invited

It’s quite possibly the worst-kept secret in 60-plus years. Kicking off October 30, the university’s 2006 Homecoming Celebration has a snazzy title—Pride of a Cougar—and a renewed emphasis on welcoming back and reconnecting alumni, students, faculty, and staff.

“This year's Homecoming will engage Cougars of all ages,” says Katie Kalenda (’99, M.A. ’03), alumni chair. “From tailgating to participating in community service projects, creative educational programs, or alumni reunions and tours, every Cougar can feel pride—and be re-connected to the university.

A how-to guide:

For starters, take the pulse of your alma mater at President Gogue’s State of the University Address Friday morning, then do a little research of your own at Lunch and all that Jazz, sponsored by the Houston Alumni Organization. Besides featuring delicious food and great music from Moores School of Music students, the luncheon will honor graduates of the classes of 1956 and 1981, and other faithful Cougar volunteers and supporters.

Golden Cougars—graduates of ‘56 or earlier—will gather at an Ice Cream Social Friday afternoon at the Houston Alumni Organization office. Interviewers will be on hand to record their stories and memories of their time at UH.

On Saturday, channel your inner Cougar at the everyone’s-invited Pride of a Cougar Tailgate, then cheer your heart out for the Coogs as they battle the University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane.

Not a football fan? Not to worry. Connect with your college—many are hosting reunions, lectures, etc.—or take a campus tour instead. Click on the link for the complete Homecoming schedule.
http://www.uh.edu/homecoming/