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Homecoming Weekend Schedule of Events 2009
We look forward to welcoming you “back home” during Homecoming this year! Show your Lion Pride by keeping Homecoming tailgates a positive and safe experience. Please avoid loud, unruly, or disruptive behavior, and please only consume alcohol in moderation. Kegs, funnels, and glass bottles will not be permitted, and we would appreciate it if you kept your alma mater clean by disposing of all trash in bags or designated trash receptacles. We have created a great Homecoming tradition in tailgating and will be able to continue this tradition if we all commit to follow these few rules. College staff will be available to assist by handing out trash bags throughout the day to tailgaters. Thanks for your cooperation. Let’s all enjoy Homecoming! Events listed below are subject to change.
Friday, October 23
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Party in the Rathskeller
Brower Student Center
Start celebrating Homecoming Weekend at the Rat with friends
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Men's Basketball Alumni Reception
Paul Loser Hall Room 123
Alumni from the Men's Basketball team will join to mix and mingle. Cash bar and Hors d'oeuvres will be available. NBA player and TCNJ alumnus, Greg Grant, will be available to autograph his autobiography.
8:00 p.m.- Broadway Night 2009
TCNJ New Library Auditorium
Hosted by TCNJ Musical Theater -- join us for a night of our favorite showtunes!
Saturday, October 24
10:00 a.m. - noon Information Table & Continental Breakfast
Brower Student Center AtriumPick up homecoming schedule of events for the day. Someone from the office of Alumni Affairs and from the Alumni Association board will be there to answer any questions.
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Annual Fund Giving Table
Brower Student Center Atrium
Stop by to have a chance to spin the prize wheel. There are many ways to give back to your alma mater-- find out more at the giving table.
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tailgating
Brower Student Center Parking Lots 3 - 4, Family Tailgating in Lot 5
First come, first serve. Tailgate in the parking lots. Special family tailgate section next to Little Lion’s Kid Fun Area in Lot 5. The Athletic department will be hosting tailgate tents as well in Lot 5. Stop on by to see a former coach. Please, no kegs!
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Tailgating Contest Judging
Brower Student Center Parking Lots
If you plan on participating in the "most elaborate," "most school spirit" or "most unusual" tailgate contest, please be set up no later than 10:30 a.m. because Alumni Association members will be roaming the parking lots in search of our winners! The winners in each category will be notified at 11 a.m. and will be featured in the next issue of the TCNJ Magazine.
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Homecoming Food Tent
Brower Student Center Parking Lot 3
Rain plan: Student Center Cafe
For the first time, we will have a food tent set up with delicious BBQ items for sale. Menu items include hot dogs, quarter pound hamburgers, bratwurst, ham and cheese hoagies, turkey and cheese hoagies, assorted chips and pretzels, soft pretzels, bagels, bottled soda and water, hot cider and hot coffee.
10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Campus ToursCampus tours depart on the half hour from the flag pole outside the student center. Take a walk or golf cart ride to see the campus.
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon School of Culture and Society Alumni
Social Science Atrium
Gather with alumni from the school of Culture and Society to meet and greet the new dean, Benjamin Rifkin, and enjoy refreshments.
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Jewelry Fundraising Sale
Outside the Football Stadium Entrance
Rain plan: Student Center Atrium
Laura Henry '92, will be representing Shore Success, a company that donates 20% of sales to a charitable organization. Everything will be on sale for $5 with 20% going to TCNJ's Alumni Association. Cash, check, and credit cards are accepted.
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. WILL alumnae Coffee Reception
Bliss Hall Lounge
Gather with fellow WILL alumna and with Mary Lynn Hopps.
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Open House @ Tutoring Center
Forcina Rooms 145-151
Walk down Memory Hallway in the Forcina wing. See the Old Place one more time before the Tutoring Center moves to new digs in the old library building. There'll be Ms. G's cookies and cider. Friends and colleagues to reconnect with. And maybe entertainment (stay tuned for more details).
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Concert Featuring Drop Dead Sexy
Brower Student Center Parking Lot 3Rain plan: Student Center- RAT
Dance and sing along with this great cover band, performing for the third time at TCNJ's Homecoming.
11:00 a.m. TCNJ Women's Soccer vs. Ramapo College
Soccer Complex
Coached by Joe Russo, '82
11:00 a.m. TCNJ Orchestra
Mildred & Ernest E. Mayo Concert Hall
Conducted by Philip Tate12:00 – 1:30 p.m. BBQ with the President
Sundial Lawn ($15 per person pre-registration/ $20 at the door)
Rain plan: Student Center Cafe area
Alumni and Families are invited to join President Gitenstein and Faculty Emeriti at this annual lunch. Tickets can be purchased at the registration table the day of the event.
12:00 noon Gridiron Group Tailgate BBQ
Parking Lot 4
$20 for tickets purchased in advance, and $25 for tickets at the door. Tickets includes a pre-game (noon) and post-game (5:30 p.m.) BBQ and tickets for the football game. Tickets are available for purchase on the day of the event in Parking Lot 4. (Note: Magazine incorrectly noted prices for members and non-members).
12:00 – 3:30 p.m. Little Lions’ Tailgate (Kid’s Fun Area)
Parking Deck Lawn next to Lot 5
Bring the kids and enjoy fun rides and inflatable attractions!
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. AXP TailgateBrower Student Center Parking Lots
Rain Plan: Student Center, Room 202
Come by for food, beer, and catching up with brothers. $10/per person; $5/kids 10-15 years.
12:00 Noon TCNJ ChoraleMildred & Ernest E. Mayo Concert Hall
Conducted by John McDonnell1:00 PM Music Alumni Recital
Mildred & Ernest E. Mayo Concert Hall
Performers include Mitch Brodsky, Trumpeter; Exit 4 Woodwind Quintet (Kimberly O'Hare, flute; Alison Mari, oboe; Gregory Marsh, clarinet; Timora Thurston, bassoon; Heather Beach, horn); Flute Ensemble led by Lish Lindsey; Kevin Peters, Tenor; and Dave Schlossberg, Pianist.
2:00 p.m. Homecoming Football Game- TCNJ vs. Montclair University
Lion’s Stadium
Tickets are priced at $6 for adults and $3 for Seniors and non-TCNJ students. Tickets can be purchased at the gate.
2:00 p.m.- Broadway Night 2009
TCNJ New Library Auditorium
Hosted by TCNJ Musical Theater -- join us for an afternoon of our favorite showtunes!
4:00 – 7:00 p.m. TALANT (The African American and Latino Alumni Network at TCNJ) Reception
Social Science Building- Atrium
TALANT will host its annual alumni gathering. Staff members *Ivonne Cruz '94* and Lynettte Harris will be honored at this year's gathering.
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Concert featuring Hope Crossing
Brower Student Center Parking Lot 3
Rain plan: Student Center- RAT
Stick around after the game to listen to this alumni band perform live.
8:00 p.m.- Broadway Night 2009
TCNJ New Library Auditorium
Hosted by TCNJ Musical Theater -- join us for a night of our favorite showtunes!
8:00 p.m. TCNJ Women's Field Hockey vs. Messiah College
Coached by Sharon Pfluger, '81.
8:00 p.m. EOF Reception at the Trenton Marriott
Gather with fellow EOF alumni and friends! Light food will be served.
9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Delta Sigma Theta Alumni Party
Brower Center Room 202 East and West
Current students and alumni pay $10 for entry. This alumni event is sponsored by the alumni iota gamma and alumni iota beta chapters, featuring music by DJ Cut from 105.1 fm. Questions can be directed to iotagamma@trentonques.org.
Family Day Schedule of Events
