Homecoming 2011: Schedule of Events
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- Class of 1971
- Class of 1981
Get Your Maroon On!
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Wednesday, November 2
Creative Expressions– an Art Exhibit by War Veterans
October 31 – November 19
Opening Reception 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
UMass Student Union Art Gallery
The exhibit features artworks in a variety of media and subject matters. The gallery hours are Monday-Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Homecoming Etiquette Dinner
5:30 p.m.
Amherst Room
10th floor of the Murray D. Lincoln Campus Center
Interact with other students, alumni and campus community members during a multi-course meal and take away essential skills and information about how to handle yourself in a professional dining setting. Cost is $10 per person.
Click here for more information.
The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
7:30 p.m.
Bowker Auditorium
This masterwork of contemporary literature is a collection of short pieces about the character Tim O'Brien and his experiences during the Vietnam War. He presents a blurred line between truth and reality, fact and fiction, that makes his journey unforgettable.
Thursday, November 3
Science Entrepreneurs Forum
3:00 p.m.
Amherst Room, 10th floor
Campus Center
How do you make your discovery into a product? Learn from the experiences of successful alumni entrepreneurs in the biotech sector. Sponsored by the College of Natural Sciences. Reception follows.
Open House
The Center for Multicultural Advancement and Student Success (CMASS)
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Wilder Hall
221 Stockbridge Road
Join us for an opportunity to reconnect and to learn more about the programs, events and services offered by the new CMASS.
Friday, November 4
Music Alumni Reunion
4:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Fine Arts Center
Ticket price: $35/person
Events include a Mini-Student Concert, Conversation with Faculty and Chairman Jeff Cox; Dinner at the University Club, and the 37th Annual Multiband Pops Showcase Concert.
To register call 413.545.2511 or click here for more information. Deadline: October 21, 2011.
UMass Swimming & Diving Meet vs. Binghamton
5:00 p.m.
Boyden
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Friday Nite Homecoming Social
5:00-7:30 p.m.
University Club
243 Stockbridge Road
Meet up with friends to kick-off the Homecoming weekend at this gathering place ready for informal socializing. To make a night of it, call for dinner reservations at 413.545.2551.
Hillel House
6:00 p.m. ~ Services (Reform, Conservative & Orthodox)
7:15 p.m. ~ Dinner (Dietary laws observed)
Come and join us at Hillel House for services and dinner. All are welcome. Dinner is free for all UMass Students and $15/person for all others. More information available here.
Black Student Union Poetry Jam
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Campus Center Auditorium
Join us for an evening where students reveal their creative side and shine through the written and spoken word.
37th Annual Multiband Pops Concert
8:00 p.m.
Fine Arts Center Concert Hall
Join producer Jeffrey W. Holmes for a music and dance extravaganza. This fast-paced, fun showcase of more than 14 ensembles includes the Minuteman Marching Band, Jazz Ensemble I, UMass Dancers, University Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Chamber Choir, Marimba Band & more. Ticket prices: $15 for students, seniors & children / $20 for general public. Purchase your tickets online or call 413.545.2511. Click here for more information.
Club U – Student Event
10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Curry Hicks Cage
Dance the night away at Homecoming. Bring your friends and ask the DJ to turn it up!
For more information, please call 413.545.0911 or email to: umass.upc@gmail.com
Multiband Reception
10:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Amherst Room,
10th Floor, Campus Center
An after-concert place overlooking the campus to gather and connect. There will be a cash bar and socializing for all to enjoy.
Saturday, November 5
Homecoming 5K U-Run / U-Walk
8 - 9:00 a.m. ~ Registration
9:00 a.m. ~ Race Start
McGuirk Alumni Stadium (Northeast Corner)
Register here for the race.
Breakfast Buffet at Berkshire DC
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Berkshire Dining Common
Start your day with a healthy breakfast at our award winning Berkshire Dining Commons. There will be a made-to-order omelet bar, oatmeal station, hot buffet, fresh fruit and much more. $11.00, pay at the door.
Chancellor’s Donor Appreciation Breakfast
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Student Union Ballroom
In appreciation of our generous donors, Chancellor Robert C. Holub and Sabine Holub host a full buffet breakfast, with entertainment by UMass Amherst students. *This event is by invitation only. For more information, call 800.456.8627.
MBA Open House
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Isenberg School of Management
Llearn more about the Full-time, Online and Blended MBA options. Meet our Associate Deans and hear about the Isenberg student experience from current MBAs. Welcome delivered by Isenberg Dean Mark Fuller. Find out more information.
Hillel House
9:30 a.m. ~ Orthodox Service
1:00 p.m. ~ Lunch (Dietary laws observed)
Come and join us at Hillel House for services and lunch. All are welcome. Lunch is free for all UMass Students and $10/person for all others. More information available here.
UMass Bicycle Racing Club Reunion
10:00 a.m.
Look Park, Florence
Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, the UMBRC has great activities planned including viewing the Pioneer Valley Cyclo Cross Races, local rides and a banquet. Register here!
UMass Swimming & Diving Meet vs. Binghamton
10:00 a.m.
Boyden
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School of Public Health and Health Sciences
Homecoming Celebration
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fine Arts Center Atrium
This annual SPHHS celebration will include an alumni reunion and networking breakfast followed by a presentation of the Corinne A. Johnson Memorial Scholarships and the SPHHS Award for Recognition of Significant Contributions. Register here and let us know you will be attending!
School of Nursing Annual Luncheon
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cape Cod Lounge
Student Union
Hear Dean Cavanagh who will speak on his vision for the future of the school and keynote speaker Sue Hagedorn '77 who will speak and share her film Holding the Line. Register here.
Living with Your Genes: Breast Cancer Risk and Resistance
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
O'Connor Auditorium, Integrated Sciences Building
Professor D. Joseph Jerry gives the inaugural talk in the College of Natural Sciences NATURES Faculty Lecture Series. Join us!
SBS Gathering
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Cole Lecture in Contemporary Issues
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Luncheon in honor of Prof. Emeritus Edwin Gere
Mullins Center, Massachusetts Room
Join us at a luncheon to honor faculty member Ed Gere and for the 4th Annual Cole Lecture in Contemporary Issues, featuring Erica Scharrer, Associate Professor of Communication. The event is free and open to the public; registration is required. Register now!
Stockbridge Alumni Tailgate Family Gathering
12:00 noon.
McGuirk Alumni Stadium.
Please join us as we celebrate the annual Stockbridge Alumni Reunion during Homecoming Weekend. Reconnect with your fellow alumni and enjoy the good times at UMass.
Register now to let us know you will be attending!
College of Engineering Outstanding Alumni Awards Luncheon
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Amherst Room (10th floor)
Campus Center
Join us for a festive afternoon of reconnecting, reminiscing, and celebrating the accomplishments of our Engineering alumni. Click here for more information and to register.
UMass vs. Rhode Island Men's Soccer Game
1:00 p.m.
Rudd Field
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Permaculture Garden Plot Demonstration
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Adjacent to Franklin Dining Commons
(in case of inclement weather, event will be inside)
260 Stockbridge Road
Come to this demonstration at the Permaculture Garden that UMass Amherst has created to provide local and sustainably grown produce for its dining services.
Family Friendly Fun
1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Student Union Craft Center
Create a good time doing crafts and face-painting with your children
MinuteFan Tailgate at the Coca-Cola Pavilion
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
McGuirk Alumni Stadium
Click here to register and for more information.
Homecoming Parade 2011: Get Your Maroon On!
2:20 p.m.
Assembling beyond the Mullins Center at 12:30 p.m. in the parking lot adjacent to Parking Services
The first Homecoming Parade in recent years will weave through the south side of campus from the Mullins Center area into the tailgating area of the stadium just in time for kickoff of the football game. Come out to be a part of campus history and show your UMass pride!
UMass vs. Villanova Football Game
3:30 p.m. Kickoff
McGuirk Alumni Stadium
For tickets call 866.UMass.TIX or buy online.
Homecoming Dinner Special: Berkshire at Nighttime
5:00-9:00 p.m.
Berkshire Dining Commons
Sample for yourself the award-winning taste of UMass Dining at the Wild Salmon and Steak dinner, served with all the extras you can imagine. $12.50, pay at the door.
War on Film
6:30 p.m. In the Valley of Ellah
9:00 p.m. Courage Under Fire
Campus Center Cape Cod Lounge
Featuring war-related movies ranging from drama to documentary and comedy. Free and open to the public.
UMass vs. Boston College Hockey Game
7:00 p.m.
Mullins Center
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Soulfest: Around the World in A Day
7:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Campus Center Auditorium
Visit seven continents in one day when the Student Activities & Involvement Office and Center of Multicultural Advancement and Student Success host this exciting performance celebrating culture at its best.
Saturday Night's All Right
7:30-1:00 a.m.
U-Pub, across from the Blue Wall
Campus Center
The U-Pub is the new, best place to go; join the fun this Saturday night for conversation, drinks, food, music and dancing. No cover, cash bar, order off the menu.
Ongoing Events and Exhibitions
I Was There: Stories of War and Homecoming
November 2 – 18 (weekdays only)
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
UMass Memorial Hall Lounge
A collection of photographic portraits of veterans by photographer David Turner paired with stories that explore themes of Tim O'Brien's book. Co-sponsored by the Hallmark Institute of Photography.
Saturday's Rivals: From the Yankee Conference to the MAC, a century of UMass Football.
W.E.B. DuBois Library Learning Commons
The exhibit features photographs, ephemera, equipment and other memorabilia from Athletics and University archives. Open during library hours.
"Shifting" Exhibition
Fine Arts Center
An exhibition of five artists from the Northeast who expand the ancient art of encaustic painting with pigmented wax into edgy new territory. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m., and special Homecoming hours Friday and Saturday, November 4 and 5, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Award-winning UMass Dining – at your service over Homecoming Weekend!
Check out Dining Services for the hours and locations of the four Dining Commons which are available for great meals at reasonable, family-friendly prices all weekend long! Also on the menu:
Baby BERK is here: If you like great food, our first UMass Food Truck “Baby BERK” is coming to a corner near you, featuring gourmet burgers, chowder and fries. Everything is freshly prepared and priced right.
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