Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2011
October 27-30
Thursday, October 27
5:45 p.m. New Century of Science Liquid Nitrogen Happy Hour in the Pouch
5:30 p.m. Texoma Women Get Connected with Becky Russell Sykes ’67, former executive director and founder of the Dallas Women Foundation, Austin College Board of Trustee member and Austin College Distinguished Alumna, Wright Campus Center, Mabee Hall
7 p.m. ’Roo Games, Mason Athletic Complex, Sid Richardson Center
8 p.m. Spirit Skit/Yell Competition, Mason Athletic Complex, Sid Richardson Center
Friday, October 28
11 a.m. Campus Tours, Wortham Center Lobby
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Dining Hall Open for Lunch, Wright Campus Center, $6.50 per person, pay at the door
11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Homecoming Registration, Wright Campus Center, Main Lobby
Noon-1:30 p. m. New Century of Science Lunch followed by a virtual tour of the IDEA Center and review of plans, Mabee Hall, Wright Campus Center
2:00 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Trinity University, AC Soccer Field
3 p.m. Campus Tours, Wortham Center Lobby
3:30 -5 p.m. 3:30 -5 p.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE—A Look at IDEA Center Goals, Sherman Hall,
Hoxie Thompson Auditorium
· I – Inquiry: Dr. Max Grober, history, leads an exploration of the history and nature of scientific inquiry and the interconnectedness of the liberal arts and sciences.
· D – Discovery: Dr. Kelly Reed, biology, shares information about recent discoveries in the sciences at Austin College
· E – Entrepreneurship: Dr. David Griffith, business administration, explores scientific inquiry and discovery as a form of entrepreneurship
· A – Access: Though white males historically have dominated the fields of science, Austin College provides access that allows women and minorities to excel in the sciences. Current Austin College students discuss their scientific discoveries and their own experiences in science.
4 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Trinity University, AC Soccer Field
5 – 7 p.m. Campus Wide Homecoming Social in the Pouch Club, Wright Campus Center
6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Class of 1966 45th Reunion Gathering, Collins Alumni Center
7:00 p.m. Austin College 2011 Alumni and Volunteer Awards Dinner, Wright Campus Center, Mabee Hall
· First Decade Award - Vanessa Brown ’00
· 2011 Distinguished Alumni Award – Professor J. Daniel Breazeale ’66, Dr. Jeffrey N. Phillips ’81
and Larry Ellington Sykes ’66
· Heywood C. Clemons Volunteer Service Award - Michael Paul Bean ’77 and Stephanie McDonald ’97
· Service to Alumni Award - Cindy Bean ’75
7:00 – 9 p.m. Homecoming Carnival, Wright Campus Center, North Lawn
9 – 10 p.m. Pep Rally and Homecoming Court Announcement, Wright Campus Center, North Lawn
Pouch Club open until 11:00 p.m. for Homecoming guests.
Saturday, October 29
7:45 a.m. ’Roo Run and Joey Walk, Ida Green Communication Center steps. Sponsored by Kappa Gamma Chi sorority, proceeds benefit the Grayson Grand Central Station - Soup Kitchen. Registration begins 7:45 a.m.
Run begins 8:30 a.m. $15 per person, pay at the event
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Homecoming Registration, Wright Campus Center, North Lawn
9 a.m. Greek Alumni Advisory Board, Wright Campus Center, Room 231, by invitation only
9 a.m. Alumni Tennis Match, Russell Tennis Center
9 a.m. Alumni College, A Look at Tornadoes, Dr. Kevin Simmons, Wright Campus Center, Room 254,
9 – 11 a.m. Kid’s College (K-8), Wright Campus Center, Room 255. Hosted by the Austin College ACtivators,
$5 per child, RSVP required.
9 – 10 a.m. Alumni and Faculty Coffee, Collins Alumni Center
10:15 a.m. Homecoming Convocation: State of the College Address by President Marjorie Hass,
Wynne Chapel
11 a.m. Campus Tours, Wortham Center Lobby
11 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Tailgate on Porter – Celebrate with Homecoming guests
11 a.m. Recognition of 20 Years of the Austin College Service Station. Celebrate with Dr. Oscar C. Page, former directors and members, Wright Campus Center Living Room. Donations accepted for non-perishables and cash to local organization served by the Service Station
11 a.m.-Noon Alumni Survey Presentation, Wright Campus Center, Room 231
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Crimson and Gold Lunch with live music from the faculty and student Bad Hat Band, Wright Campus Center North Lawn
Performances by the Austin College Cheerleaders and the Aussie Dance Team
Noon Homecoming Golf Cart Parade celebrating student organizations and 50th Anniversary of Katy Roo, Windsor Mall, Kappa Fountain to Apple Stadium
12:45 p.m. National Anthem by “C” Association, Jerry Apple Stadium, Practice at 12:15, Craig Hall
1 p.m. Homecoming Football vs. Depauw University, Jerry E. Apple Stadium. Celebrating 50 Years of Katy Roo.
1 – 5 p.m. Dr. Howard McCarley Memorial Field Trip to the Sneed Prairie Restoration Site.
Join Environmental Studies faculty on a fun walk-about on the College’s native prairie restoration site. Meet in the Moody Science lobby; transportation is provided or take your own car.
2 p.m. Homecoming Theater Matinee, William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, Ida Green Theater
Post Game “L” Law Association Reception, Wright Campus Center, The Pouch Club
4-5 p.m. “E” Association Inaugural Gathering and Temple Center Open House, Temple Center
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Kappa Gamma Chi Cake and Tea, Home of Nan and Don Davis, 1001 N. Grand Avenue
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. “C” Association Reception, 25th Anniversary Celebration, Wright Campus Center,
Johnson Gallery
Post-Game Black Expressions Gathering with alumni, parents, and friends, Johnson ’Roo Suites Commons, Room E101
4:30 – 6 p.m. LGBT Association Gathering, all alumni, parents, and friends welcome, Ida Green Art Gallery and lobby
Post-Matinee “Behind-the-Scenes” Theatre Discussion, Ida Green Communication Center, Ida Green Theatre
5 – 6:30 p.m. President’s Circle Reception, President’s Home, by invitation only
6 – 8 p.m. Artist Reception: Cedra Wood’s ’05, Forster Art Complex, Dennis Gallery
7:30 p.m. A Concert of Two Masses: Mozart’s 18th Century Amass in D and Tirro’s 20th Century American Jazz Mass, Wynne Chapel.
http://music.austincollege.edu/1318/chamber-music-at-austin-college-two-mass-settings/
8 – 11p.m. Homecoming Celebration in the Big Tent for reunion celebrations and Homecoming guests. Live music, food and libation, Grand Avenue next to the Collins Alumni Center
9:30 p.m. Alumni Concert Reunion Reception, Honor Court
Sunday, October 30
10 a.m. Homecoming Worship and Memorial Service, Wynne Chapel featuring the Austin College A Cappella choir, Dr. Wayne Crannell, director
Noon Women’s Soccer vs. Southwestern, AC Soccer Field
2 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Southwestern, AC Soccer Field
Reunion Celebrations
Classes of 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006
50th Reunion of Katy Roo
20th Anniversary of Austin College Service Station
Century of Science Celebrations
The Art and Art History Department will exhibit two alumni artist:
Cedra Wood's ’05 and her paintings, Wish You Were Here,
Forster Art Complex, Dennis Gallery
Michael Garcia's ’96 in Ida Green Gallery, Bodies of Work
Art Gallery Hours
Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |Saturday: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ida Green Gallery: Dennis Gallery, Forster Art Studio Complex
Johnson Gallery, Wright Campus Center
Taxi Services:
Cowboy Cab - 903-819-1821 |Yellow Cab - 903-892-8294 |City Cab - 903-893-6666