CMU Homecoming 2012 Set For October 12-14 |
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One of the biggest celebrations of the year at Central Methodist University, Homecoming 2012, promises to be even more festive this year thanks to the rededication of its newly-renovated Classic Hall.
Activities commence on Friday, Oct. 12, with a variety of alumni-related events, a pep rally, and the annual Homecoming theatrical production. Most activities for Homecoming -- with a theme of '90s TV Shows --will happen on Saturday, Oct. 13, with more occurring on Sunday.
Alumni reunions will be held for the CMU classes of 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, and 2007.
Saturday highlights include the annual Homecoming Parade in downtown Fayette, starting at 10 a.m.; the re-dedication of Classic Hall on the south end of the CMU campus at 11 a.m.; the annual Homecoming football game featuring the CMU Eagles against Graceland University at 1 p.m.; an Eagle soccer doubleheader against Avila, with the women at 5 p.m. and the men at 7:30; a 7 p.m. showing of the movie The FlyBoys, whose executive producer is CMU alumnus Lisle Moore Jr., Class of '67; and the CMU theatrical production ("I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change") at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday events are highlighted by an open house and reception in the new Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art, now located in Classic Hall, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. and featuring "Shades of Americana: Paintings from the Collection of Glenn ('51) and Veronica Cox"; and the final performance of the play at 1:30 p.m. in The Little Theatre.
A partial schedule of Homecoming-related events follows. For the full schedule, go to www.cmualumni.centralmethodist.edu and click on Homecoming 2012, or call Heather Carlton at 877-268-1854, ext. 56234.
Friday, Oct. 12
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Alumni registration, Student and Community Center; also, Alumni College (guests can sit in on select CMU classes)
3 p.m. Alumni/student forum: alumni will share stories of their days at Central, and students will talk about campus life today. Eagle Lounge/SACC.
5:30-7:30 p.m. Alumni Reunion social hour, Emmet's Kitchen and Tap on the square in downtown Fayette.
7:30 p.m. Theatrical production I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, CMU Little Theatre
9:30 p.m. Homecoming Pep Rally, Puckett Fieldhouse
Saturday, Oct. 13
10 a.m. Homecoming Parade, downtown Fayette
11 a.m. Rededication of Classic Hall, Washburn Plaza. A tailgate lunch follows on the Howard-Payne Hall lawn adjacent to Classic; Classic will also be open for viewing until 1 p.m.
11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m Ashby-Hodge Gallery, "Shades of Americana: Paintings from the Collection of Glenn ('51) and Veronica Cox," first floor of Classic Hall
Noon-3 p.m. Stephens Museum open, second floor of T. Berry Smith Hall
1 p.m. Football, CMU vs. Graceland, Davis Field
Post-game Paul Montemurro Award plaque unveiling, Classic Hall
5 p.m. Women's soccer, CMU vs. Avila, Davis Field
7 p.m. Movie The FlyBoys, Stedman Hall
7:30 p.m. Men's soccer, CMU vs. Avila, Davis Field
7:30 p.m. Theatrical production I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, CMU Little Theatre
Sunday, Oct. 14
10:30 a.m. Worship services, Linn Memorial; all CMU choir alumni are invited to join in singing "Beautiful Savior"
1:30 p.m. Theatrical production I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change, CMU Little Theatre
1:30-4:30 p.m. Open house and reception, Ashby-Hodge Gallery in Classic Hall, and exhibition "Shades of Americana: Paintings from the Collection of Glenn ('51) and Veronica Cox"
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