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Homecoming

Sept. 20, 2008

3rd Annual 5K and Little Oiler Fun Run

Time: 8 a.m.
Location:  Old Main front lawn
Registration:  begins at 6:30 a.m.
 $15, if pre-registered by Sept. 3
 $20, race day registration
  Fun Run is free

Alumni will receive a special goodie bag!  All pre-registered participants will receive a T-shirt and all Fun Run participants will receive special ribbon.  oin other alumni, students, faculty, staff and community members walking, running, skipping or jogging! The Fun Run will be a trip around campus led by Derrick the Oiler!  Proceeds from this event will benefit Habitat for Humanity-campus chapter.

Contact Beth Skulina at 800-472-9502, ext. 4175, or skulina@findlay.edu for more information or click here to register.


Alumni Association Annual Breakfast

Time:  9 a.m.
Admission
:  $10/adult; $5/child (ages 6-12), under 5 free
Location:  Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion-Lape Great Hall

Enjoy breakfast with alumni from all over the nation while congratulating the 2008 Distinguished Alumni and other award recipients.  More information to come!


Alumni Baseball Game
                                                         
Time: 11 a.m.
Location:  The Cube - Flag City Ballpark
Join us at Swale Park to show us you still have baseball skills. Alumni will join us in our fourth annual 100-inning game. Pre-registration required.

Contact Troy Berry at 800-472-9502, ext. 6684, or e-mail him at berry@findlay.edu.



Alumni Swimming and Diving Meet

Time:
  11 a.m.

Location: Croy Gymnasium/Sink Natatorium

Alumni swimmers invited to swim in a meet with the UF swim team at
Sink Natatorium located in Croy Gymnasium. For additional information call Coach Wayne Norris 419-434-4715 or e-mail  norris@findlay.edu.           


Dedication of University Archives                                               
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Shafer Library

Dedication of the UF Archives presented by the classes of 1958, 2008 and The University of Findlay. No pre-registration required. More information to come.


Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony                                         
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Admission:  Details coming soon!
Location: AMU Multi-purpose Room

Enjoy the 35th induction ceremony of The University of Findlay Athletic Hall of Fame.  More information to come!

Pre-registration required, contact the Athletic Office at 800-472-9502, ext. 4663.



CELEBRATION ON THE FRONT LAWN
 
                            
Time: noon-1:30 p.m.
Location:  Old Main Front Lawn
                 rain location:  Ralph and Gladys Koehler Fitness and Recreation Center
 
The front lawn will be alive with food, friends and fun!
Come reminisce with old friend and meet new ones! In the registration tent, you'll find registration wristbands, schedules and information for the following activities: food, golf cart parade, KidsZone, create-a-cookie contest, pony rides, balloon animals, face painting, magic tricks and much, much more. Bring the kids!

50th Class Reunion
Time:  noon-1:30 p.m.
Location:  Reunion tent on front lawn.
Members of the Class of 1958 and their guests are invited to this special reunion gathering.


Alumni Tailgate Party with faculty & staff
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Admission:  $7.50 adults, $4 children (ages 3-12)-includes game ticket
Location: Inside Donnell Stadium, south lawn

Come show your support of UF Athletics and cheer the Oiler football team to victory against Wayne State Warriors.  The Alumni Tailgate tent will include food and opportunity for networking with other alumni. 

Come dressed in orange and black and watch for the judges voting on alumna/alumnus and student displaying the most UF spirit — it’s your chance to win $50 gift certificates to UF Oiler Mart!

The Homecoming King and Queen will be announced, as well as the winners of the banner and golf cart contests.


6th Annual Marching Band and Oiler Brass Reunion
Location: Inside Donnell Stadium, south lawn
Marching band and Oiler Brass alumni are welcome to participate in the golf cart parade held on campus for the Celebration on the Front Lawn at 12:30 p.m.  Meet in the parking lot by Old Main at noon.  Bring your own instrument and lyre - music will be provided.  After the parade, you'll move to  Donnell Stadium to rehearse with the members of the Oiler Brass for pre-game and half-time shows - then lunch for you and your family with the band at the stadium followed by a performance at the Homecoming Football game!  RSVP to Jack Taylor, Director of Bands - jtaylor@findlay.edu or call 419-434-4573.

Wayne State vs. The University of Findlay   
Time: 4 p.m.
Admission: $6 or attend the tailgate party and the ticket is included
Location: Donnell Stadium

Come dressed in orange and black and watch for the judges voting on alumna/alumnus and student displaying the most UF spirit — it’s your chance to win $50 gift certificates to the UF Oiler Mart! The Homecoming King and Queen will be announced, as well as the winners of the banner and golf cart contest.   
 
  



Heywood Banks-Comedian
Sponsored by the Findlay Arts Partnership
Time: 8 p.m.
Admission:  Please call 419-422-4624 for tickets. Pre-sale tickets are $20, seniors and students $18. Tickets at the door are $23.  If you mention you are associated with The University of Findlay Homecoming you may purchase two tickets for the member price of $15 each.
Location: Central Middle School Auditorium

Join us for an evening of laughs as Heywood intersperses his humorous observations of life with twisted, inventive bizarre songs, sung and played in a variety of styles from folk to country to rock and pop, and way beyond.

For more information on Heywood Banks click here


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