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University announces homecoming activities

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WAYNESBURG – Waynesburg University will celebrate homecoming Oct. 4 and 5 with a number of activities for students, alumni and members of the community.

“I am looking forward to welcoming back members of the university family during our homecoming celebration this year,” said Waynesburg University President Douglas G. Lee. “It will be a great opportunity for alumni to renew friendships, meet current students and see what’s new on campus.”

The weekend will offer a variety of scheduled activities, including athletic events, a 5K walk/run, campus tours, class reunions, fireworks, retro rooms, a photo booth and more.

“Homecoming weekend is a very special event for our alumni,” said Heidi Szuminsky, director of donor and alumni relations. “We invite all of our alumni to return to campus for a weekend full of reunions, reconnecting and visiting campus. Here in the alumni office, we look forward to this event all year long. It gives us an opportunity to showcase our campus to our alumni – some who have not been back to campus for decades.”

The weekend schedule is as follows:

• 3-5 p.m. – President’s reception at the home of Waynesburg University President Douglas Lee

• 5-7 p.m. – Dinner in the Benedum Dining Hall for an informal meal

• 7-8:30 p.m. – Outdoor coffee bar in the Johnson Commons

• 7:30 p.m. – Pep rally and fireworks at the John F. Wiley Stadium

• 9 p.m. – Waynesburg Idol viewing party in the Beehive, which can seat up to 100 guests for this talent-based event

• 7:30 a.m. – Preregistration for 5k walk/run. Meet in the Johnson Commons to prepare for the 5K Walk/Run. For more information or to pre-register, visit waynesburgunited.com/5k2013 or call 724-852-3206

• 8:30 a.m. – 5K Walk/Run shotgun start in the Johnson Commons. Money raised goes toward the Waynesburg University Mission Trip Fund.

• 9 a.m. – Women’s tennis: Waynesburg University vs. Geneva

• 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – JacketFest at Johnson Commons. This is a family friendly event offering games, prizes, snacks, live entertainment and more

• 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Check in at orange alumni tent in the Johnson Commons. All alumni who check in there will receive two free tickets to the football game. You can also check in at the stadium alumni tents any time after noon

• 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Come and go brunch at the Benedum Dining Hall

• 11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Department of Communication Alumni Reception. At 11 a.m., alumni of the department of chemistry and forensic science are invited to an alumni reception on the third floor of Stewart Hall to view some of the recent renovations, celebrate the past with displays of student-produced work from over the years and enjoy light refreshments. Also at 11 a.m., all communication alumni and family can visit their academic “home,” the fourth floor of Buhl Hall

• Noon – Women’s tennis: Marietta College vs. Geneva College

• 1:30 p.m. – Football, Waynesburg vs. Thiel. A complimentary shuttle will run from campus to the stadium front gate from noon-5:30 p.m. The shuttle stops at the Hanna Hall parking lot. Halftime entertainment will include the crowning of homecoming king and queen

• 2:30-5 p.m. – Hospitality room event on the second floor of the Stover Campus Center

• 3 p.m. – Women’s tennis: Waynesburg University vs. Marietta College

• Post game – Recent graduate gathering in the Guesman Café and BeeHive after the football game. This event is reserved for graduates of the last decade

• 5:30 p.m. – Alumni and friends recognition reception and banquet. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres in Cusick Court before a complimentary (to all alumni and guests) banquet in Alumni Hall. Business attire is suggested for this pre-registered event

• 8 p.m. – Adam Brock and the Soul Band. Brock of Washington, a 2012 American Idol contestant, will perform with his band in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center

Registration for homecoming is encouraged. For more information or to register, visit www.waynesburgunited.com/homecoming13 or call 724-852-7677.

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