Homecoming 2007 - University of Houston

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	September 10, 2007 – March 14, 2008	E.E. Oberholtzer: From Schoolroom to University Exhibit M.D. Anderson Library, First Floor M.D. Anderson Library, First Floor Visit an exhibit commemorating the life and works of the university's first president. View photographs, archival documents and books selected from the Dr. Edison E. Oberholtzer Papers, 1905-1967, as well as other materials from the University Archives. For more information, contact Bobby marlin at rmarlin@mail.uh.edu.

	Saturday, November 9-10 and November 16-18	School of Theatre & Dance presents Acadia Sidney Berger, director Lyndall Finley Wortham Theatre, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts (Entrance 16 off of Cullen Boulevard) $15 General admission; $12 faculty, staff, alumni; $10 seniors, groups of 10; $7 students Box Office: 713-743-2929 "The brilliant Tom Stoppard triumphs once more in this extraordinary work which traverses time from 1809 to present, delving into romantic and sometime scandalous issues, veering from the madly lyrical to the blatantly sensual, exploring the nature of truth and time. "Stoppard's richest, most ravishing comedy to date, a play of wit, intellect, language, brio...and emotion." (New York Post)

	Saturday, November 10	Come Back to School Again at the Graduate College of Social Work 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. GCSW Building, Room 102 Free, GCSW Alumni Members $10, Non-Alumni and Guests Lunch included at no charge Homeroom with Dean Ira C. Colby Period 1: "Civil rights Then and Now--How Far Have We Come? Featured Speaker: Reverend William Lawson Period 2: "New Developments in Social work Research" GCSW Faculty Panel Members: Jean Latting, Monit Cheung, Susan Robbins, Paul Raffoul and Sandra Lopez CEUs: 3 For information and/or to R.S.V.P., contact Ann Liberman at aliberman@uh.edu or 713-743-8071. Community Uproar-Rock the Block 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Volunteer Check In: 8:30 a.m. Robertson Stadium Concert Stage Massive clean up of the community surrounding the UH campus. Lunch, T-shirt and DJ entertainment provided. Co-Sponsors: Metropolitan Volunteer Program, Homecoming Board and Student Government Association For more information and a volunteer form: 713-743-5200, mvp@uh.edu and www.uh.edu/mvp Good News Gospel Choir at the University of Houston Praise Fest 6 p.m. Greater True Faith Missionary Baptist Church 3701 Elgin Street (across from the University of Houston campus) Good News has been a UH student organization for 27 years. Join Good News and area guest choirs in this uplifting song, dance and step celebration. For more information, e-mail uh_gngc@yahoo.com.

	Sunday, November 11	Paint the University Center/Hang the Banners 1 – 6 p.m. University Center, Arbor

	Monday, November 12	Opening Ceremonies noon – 12:30 p.m. University Center, Arbor Announcement of the Homecoming Court Houston Alumni Organization 25^th Annual Homecoming Golf Tournament The Houston Alumni Organization is proud to host the 25^th Annual Homecoming Golf Tournament presented by HR & P Solutions. Registration, Driving Range and Putting Contest 10 – 11:15 a.m. Registration includes: Box lunch, Greens fee, Golf cart, Driving range, 2 mulligans per player, Tournament gift, Refreshments on the course, Dinner, Door prizes and more! Shotgun Start 11:30 a.m. Florida Scramble (four players per team) Soft Spiked shoes are required. Jeans and jean shorts are prohibited. Location: Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club 3000 Plantation Drive Richmond, TX 77469 Directions: From 59 south exit Hwy 6: Turn right (west) on Hwy 6 to ALT 90 Turn left on ALT 90 to FM 359 Turn right on FM 359 to entrance of Pecan Grove Country Club A sellout is assured. Reserve online today by clicking the “Register Now” button. You must register by November 5. All proceeds benefit the Houston Alumni Organization, a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) corporation supporting the University of Houston. For tax purposes, the fair market value of one entry is $80.

	Tuesday, November 13	Strut Your Stuff 7 p.m. Houston Room Cougar Spirit Bell Office Competition Tuesday - Thursday, November 13 – 15 Sponsor: CampusCougars Alumni Association Entry Deadline: Friday, November 9, 5 p.m. Decorations Deadline: Tuesday, November 13, 10 a.m. Judging: Originality, Cougar Spirit, Creativitiy and Overall Appearance The winning office suite will receive the Cougar Spirit Bell at the Houston Alumni Organization Brunch & All that Jazz Homecoming Celebration. For more information, contact Jamie Ochoa at jlochoa@central.uh.edu or at 713-743-9954. Download the entry form.

	Wednesday, November 14	80th Anniversary and Go Coogs Day 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Cullen Family Plaza Fountain Join the “Spirit of Houston” Marching Band, the Cheer Team, the Cougar Dolls, members of our Cougar football team, and the University of Houston community as we march from Farish Hall to E. Cullen in celebration of our 80th birthday and Homecoming. Have a rip roaring time at the Cullen Family Plaza Fountain. Activities include: “Celebrating 80 Anniversary” Program Ceremonial Cake-cutting and Proclamations Roarin’07 Homecoming Pep Rally Light Lunch Traditional Rubbing of Shasta's Paw Speakers: UHS Board of Regents Chair Welcome Wilson Interim UH President John M. Rudley Vice President for Student Affairs Elwyn Lee Dean of Students Willie Munson Director of Athletics Dave Maggard Head Football Coach Art Briles Member of the Cougar Football Team Bring your can goods for the “A Ton of Food for A Ton of Hope” Food Drive for the Star of Hope mission. Drop your donations off at the Football Ticket table. Donate 5 cans and get a coupon for discounts at Athletics events or Cougar Authentic!
		2nd City Comedy Show 7:30 p.m. Cullen Performance Hall Free with UH ID; $5 others

	Thursday, November 15	6th Annual Thanksgiving Feast 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. University Center, Houston Room Sponsored by Aramark/University Center REDvolution Rally 1-1:30 p.m. University Center, Arbor Sponsored by the Student Program Board and the Student Alumni Connection Beauty Bowl & Block Party 7 – 10 p.m. Residential Life and Housing Basketball Courts/Cage Sponsored by Residential Life and Housing

	Friday, November 16	Annual Cougar Marching Band Gala Dinner, 6 p.m. Concert, 8 p.m. Moores School of Music, Moores Opera House Proceeds will support the Cougar Marching Band Scholarship and Program Fund. For tickets and more information, call Chris Mims at 713-906-6874 or visit the Cougar Band Alumni Web site. R2T – Reconnect to Tech Hosts: College of Technology and Technology Alumni Association Speaker: Peter Bishop “The Future of Houston: An Eventful Story” Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture Building Atrium 6 p.m. Wine and Cheese 7 p.m. Presentation R.S.V.P.: 713-743-6134.

	Saturday, November 17	Gold and Silver Coffee & Reunion 8 – 9 a.m. Hilton University of Houston Hotel Reconnect with the graduates of the University of Houston Classes of 1957 and 1982. Join us for coffee and reminisce about your experiences at UH. Register online. Houston Alumni Organization Brunch & All That Jazz Homecoming Celebration Registration, 8:30 a.m. Brunch, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Hilton University of Houston Hotel Honoring the Classes of 1957 and 1982, Life Members, Alumni Volunteers, HAO Scholarship Recipients, Homecoming Court and Chairs and UH Faculty and Staff. Featuring the Moores School of Music. All guests will receive a commemorative Homecoming Gift. Register online. College of Education Dean’s Homecoming Coffee Reception 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Farish Hall, KIVA Room Phi Mu Fraternity Alumni Breakfast 9:30 – 11 a.m. Fraternity House Phi Mu Fraternity Tailgate Party 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Robertson Stadium (Yellow Lot) Your College of Education: Today and Tomorrow 10:45 a.m. – noon Farish Hall, KIVA Room Research Showcase/Alumni and Student Mixer Golf Cart Parade noon Parade starts at Hofheinz Pavilion UH Law Center 2nd Annual Homecoming Brunch 10 a.m. – noon UH Law Center, Commons R.S.V.P. by November 4 to 713-743-2201 or briefcase@uh.edu. For More Information Cougar Band Alumni Association and the Moores School of Music Tailgate 11 a.m. – 2: 30 p.m. All alumni, faculty, staff and students are invited. College of Education Tailgate Party noon – 2 p.m. Tickets: $10 Robertson Stadium Contact: Gary Henry at 281-759-6727 for tickets. College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Alumni Tailgate Party noon-2:30 p.m. Robertson Stadium (west side across from Wendy's on Scott) Join TKE, Communication, and The Honors College alumni for a Free tailgate party. Please bring nonperishable food items to donate to the Star of Hope. R.S.V.P. not required. Cougar Tailgate Spirit Challenge noon – 2 p.m. Robertson Stadium Tailgating Area Register Today! DEADLINE EXTENDED to NOVEMBER 12. Is your organization planning to tailgate at this year's Homecoming game? Compete for prizes, scholarships, and bragging rights at our first Homecoming Tailgate Spirit Challenge. Sponsors: Houston Alumni Organization and Academy Click to Register. University of Houston-Victoria Tailgate Noon - 2:30 p.m. UH President's Pavilion Robertson Stadium UH Wellness: Party Sober Tailgate noon-2 p.m. Robertson Stadium, Tailgate Villiage #36/26 College of Pharmacy and Alumni Tailgate 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Robertson Stadium UH vs. Marshall Football Game 2:30 p.m. Robertson Stadium Homecoming Parade winners will be announced at the end of the 1st quarter; Homecoming Court presentation and announcement of King and Queen at halftime; announcement of Homecoming Court winners at the end of the 3rd quarter The Honors College Post-Game Reception 6 – 9 p.m. 212 M.D. Anderson Library, Honors College Commons R.S.V.P. by Friday, November 9 to Edith Dugas at egdugas@uh.edu or at 713-743-3273.