The University of Findlay Plans Homecoming Activities
Sunday, October 01, 2006
The University of Findlay Homecoming activities are set for Oct.
3-8. The theme for this year’s festivities is “Let Your Oiler
Pride Flow.”
Event highlights for the week include:
• Meet the Court Dinner, Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 5:30
p.m. in Henderson Dining Hall. Admission: $6.95 for each adult, $3.48
for children ages 5 to 12 and free for children under 5.
• Education Symposium, Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m.
in Winebrenner Seminary – Sue Nelle DeHart, Ph.D., will present a
lecture on “Strategies for Teaching Students from Poverty.”
Admission is free.
• Theatre Performance: “Proof,” Wednesday, Oct. 4–7,
at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. in the John and Hester Powell
Grimm Theatre. Admission: $5 for general admission and $3 for students.
• College of Business Lecture Series, Thursday, Oct.
5, at 12:30 p.m. in Winebrenner Seminary – William Landes ’75, Ph.D.,
and Joseph Gaffney ’80 will discuss the importance of being prepared to
work in a global economy. Admission is free.
• Campus Tours, Friday, Oct. 6, at 11 a.m., 1 and 3
p.m. beginning at Morey Hall – Staff will provide campus tours for all
alumni and prospective students.
• Environmental Facilities Open House, Friday, Oct.
6, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Environmental Resource Training Center on
State Route 12 East – Tour the facilities and enjoy a barbecue.
• Distinguished Alumni, Hall of Fame and Shiv K.
Gupta Recognition Dinner, Friday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Alumni
Memorial Union – This special dinner recognizes award winners and hall
of fame inductees. In addition, a special scholarship announcement
honoring Shiv Gupta will take place. Admission: $20.
Registration required. Call 419-434-4517.
• Mike Super Live, Friday, Oct. 6, at 8 p.m. in
Winebrenner Seminary – Enjoy a night of magic and illusion for all
ages. Admission: $5. Tickets are available by calling the box
office at 419-434-5335.
• 5K Run and Little Oiler Fun Run, Saturday, Oct. 7,
at 8:30 a.m. beginning in front of Old Main – All proceeds from the
event will benefit the Findlay City Mission. Entry fee for the 5K
Run: $20. Participation in the Little Oiler Fun Run is free. To
pre-register, call 419-434-4517.
• Alumni Association Annual Breakfast, Saturday, Oct.
7, at 8:30 a.m. in the Lape Great Hall – Alumni from all over the
nation are invited to visit with each other and congratulate the 2006
Distinguished Alumni. Admission: $10 for each adult, $5 for children
age 5 to 12 and free for children under 5. Registration required. Call
419-434-4516.
• Alumni Baseball Game, Saturday, Oct. 7, at 11 a.m.
at Swale Park – Join UF alumni for the second annual 100-inning game.
Registration required. Call Troy Berry at 419-434-6684.
• Dedication of Oil Derrick and Fountain, Saturday,
Oct. 7, at 11 a.m. on the northwest side of Croy Gymnasium – The oil
derrick and fountain will be presented to the University by the classes
of 1956 and 2006.
• Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Saturday,
Oct. 7, at 11:30 a.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union – The 33rd annual
induction ceremony will honor six former UF athletes. Admission:
$15. Registration required. Call the athletic office at
419-434-4663.
• Golf Cart Parade, Saturday, Oct. 7, at 12:30 p.m.
in the circle drive on the front lawn – Students will decorate golf
carts and bring the Homecoming theme to life using costumes,
originality and creativity. The Oiler brass band will lead the parade,
followed by the UF cheerleaders and dance team. Tours of campus will be
given after the parade.
• Marching Band and Oiler Brass Reunion, Saturday,
Oct. 7, at 12:30 p.m. on the front lawn of Old Main – Alumni are
welcome to participate in the golf cart parade. Afterward, enjoy some
food and catch up with other alumni. For more information, call Jack
Taylor at 419-434-4573.
• Class Reunions and Greek Reunion, Saturday, Oct. 7,
from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the front lawn of Old Main – Gather to meet
your classmates or reunite with your Greek family. Classes included in
the reunion are ’36, ’41, ’46, ’51, ’56, ’61, ’66, ’71, ’76, ’81, ’86,
’91, ’96 and 2001.
• KidsZone, Saturday, Oct. 7, from 11:30 a.m. – 2
p.m. on the front lawn of Old Main – Children will love hot dogs,
popcorn, snowcones, face painting, crafts and painting artwork on a
canvas. Inflatables include: five-person climbing wall, football
field-n-goal challenge, obstacle course and Island Paradise bounce.
• Create-a-Cookie Recipe Contest, Saturday, Oct. 7,
from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the front lawn of Old Main – Current
students will bake their favorite cookie. Alumni will taste and vote on
their favorite. $1 per vote.
• Alumni Tailgate Party with Faculty and Staff,
Saturday, Oct. 7, from 2:30 – 4 p.m. at Donnell Stadium, north lawn –
Enjoy a pre-game picnic. Admission: $7.50 for each adult, $4 for each
child age 3-12, includes ticket to the football game. Registration
required. Call 419-434-4516.
• Saginaw Valley State vs. The University of Findlay,
Saturday, Oct. 7, at 4 p.m. in Donnell stadium – Come dressed in orange
and black and watch for the judges voting on alumna/alumnus and student
displaying the most UF spirit. Prizes will be awarded. The Homecoming
king and queen will be announced, as well as the winners of the golf
cart decorating contest. From 3 – 8 p.m., Louis Paul, balloon man, and
Mike Da Roving Guy will be in the tunnel making balloon creations.
• Class of 1956 Reunion Dinner, Saturday, Oct. 7, at
6 p.m. at the Findlay Country Club – Members of the class of 1956 and
their guests are invited to attend this special dinner. Registration
required. Call 419-434-4516.
• Environmental 20th Anniversary Celebration,
Saturday, Oct. 7, from 6 – 11 p.m. at the Findlay Inn and Conference
Center – Join faculty and staff for a casual anniversary dinner.
Registration required. Call 419-434-4516.
For more information, contact The University of Findlay Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at 419-434-4516.
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