Homecoming 2011

      


 

Thursday , October 27


American Society of Mechanical Engineers Annual Hog Roast - 5 pm - until
Bogard Hall, near the garage doors

Homecoming Parade - 6 p.m.
Begins at the Thomas Assembly Center

Union Board Concert (NeedtoBreathe) - 9 p.m.
Memorial Gym
For tickets call 318-257-4237

School of Performing Arts presents OUR TOWN, Thornton Wilder's 1938 Pulitzer Prize winning play - 7:30 p.m. 
Stone Theater, Louisiana Tech University 
Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased by calling 318- 257-3942. 


Friday, October 28


College of Education Reception Honoring Distinguished Alumnus Dr. Randy Moffett and Young Alumnae of the Year Emily Howell  -  9 a.m. 
University Hall

Presentation by Dr. Randy Moffett, Distinguished Alumnus of the College of Education and Emily Howell, Young Alumnae of the Year - 10 a.m.
University Hall - Auditorium 

Alumni Awards Luncheon - 12 noon
Louisiana Tech Student Center
Presentations include:
Alumnus of the Year - Jerry Hudson, Class of 1961
Young Alumnus of the Year - Emily Doan Howell, Classes of 2006 and 2009
Distinguished Alumni of each of the Colleges:
Applied and Natural Sciences - Bill Jones, Class of 1969
Business - Paul Bullock, Class of 1975
Education - Dr. Randy Moffett, Class of 1969
Engineering and Science - Charles Gandy, Class of 1955
Liberal Arts - Gary Kennedy, Classes of 1973 and 1975
To purchase tickets click here or contact Barbara Swart at 318-255-7950.

College of Business Reception Honoring Distinguished Alumnus Paul Bullock - 1:30 p.m.
Rawle Board Room, College of Business 

Naming ceremony for Garland Gregory Hideaway Park – 3 p.m.

Park entrance on Bulldog Drive adjacent to the Thomas Assembly Center

Class of 1961 Reception – 5 p.m.
Ropp Center
Visit www.latechalumni.org/1961 for complete details and to make reservations.

Louisiana Tech Baseball World Series - 6 p.m.
J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park

Pep Rally and Presentation of the Court - 6:15 p.m.
Thomas Assembly Center

African American Alumni Network Reunion Registration/Meet & Greet - 7-10 p.m.
Holiday Inn Express, Ruston
For more information and to register visit www.latechalumni.org/aaan2011

Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Alumni Dinner – 7 p.m.
Pike House (for more information email cnn003@latech.edu )

School of Performing Arts presents OUR TOWN, Thornton Wilder's 1938 Pulitzer Prize winning play - 7:30 p.m.
Stone Theater, Louisiana Tech University 
Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased by calling 318- 257-3942.

Saturday, October 29


Louisiana Tech Choir Alumni National Anthem Rehearsal- 8 a.m.
Joe Aillet Stadium
To participate contact Sean Teets at (318) 257-5272 or email steets@latech.edu

Alumni and Friends Open House - 9-11 a.m.

Marbury Alumni Center

Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Open House - 9 a.m.- 12 noon
Pike House

School of Architecture Open House - 9 a.m.- 12 noon
Come see student work and meet faculty and current students
Hale Hall

Bookstore Open House – 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

15th Annual Golden Society Brunch - 9:30 a.m.
Louisiana Tech Student Center
Honoring the Class of 1961 and prior years
For tickets please contact Barbara Swart at 318-255-7950

Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) Grand Opening/Homecoming Brunch - 10 -11:30 a.m.
BCM - 801 W. Alabama Ave
For more information email inmanrk@gmail.com

Campus Tour for High School Students - 10 a.m. 
Hale Hall
Must register with the Admissions Office at www.latech.edu/admissions/campus_visit.shtml (under Saturday visits)

Kappa Delta Alumnae Coffee - 10 a.m.-12 noon
Kappa Delta Lodge

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Alumni Banquet – 10 a.m.
Holiday Inn Express, Ruston

Phi Mu Alumnae Tea - 10 a.m.-12 noon 
Phi Mu Lodge 

Sigma Kappa Alumnae Tea - 10 a.m.-12 noon
Sigma Kappa Lodge

Spirit Groups Reunion - 10 a.m. -  Canceled 

Alpha Chi Omega's Alumnae Tea - 10:30 a.m.-12 noon
Alpha Chi Lodge
 
 

Delta Chi Founders Day Banquet - 11 a.m.
Tolliver  

College of Liberal Arts Tailgate - 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 
Tailgate Alley 

Naming ceremony for the Virgil Orr Bookstore Atrium – 11 a.m.
Barnes & Noble Bookstore - Louisiana Tech

Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Tailgate - 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 
Hideaway Park

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Open House – 11am – 1pm
Pi Kappa Phi House

Phi Mu Tailgate - 11:30am-2:30 p.m.
Hideaway Park

Alumni and Friends Barbecue Tailgate (FREE) - 12 noon - 2 p.m.
Argent Pavilion
Visit www.latechalumni.org/tailgate2011 for more information

African American Alumni Network Reunion Tailgate - 12 noon - 2:30 p.m.
Joe Aillet Stadium RV Parking Spots 25&26

College of Applied and Natural Sciences Tailgate - 12 noon - 2 p.m.
Tailgate Alley
Hosted by Agricultural Sciences

Dawg Pound Student Tailgate (FREE) - 12 noon
Hideaway Park

College of Engineering and Science Tailgate - 12 noon-2:30 p.m.
Tailgate Alley

Industrial/Organizational Psychology PhD program Tailgate - 12 noon - 3 p.m.
RV Tailgate Area Spot #24

Ruston Brick Kid's Zone (FREE) - 12 noon-3 p.m. 
Southwest hill of the Thomas Assembly Center

Society of Distinguished Black Women and United African American Men Tailgate Party (Free) - 12 noon - 3 p.m.
Hide-a-way Park

Sigma Nu Tailgate Party - 12:30 p.m.
Hideaway Park

College of Business Tailgate - 1 - 3 p.m.
Tailgate Alley

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Tailgate – 1pm – 3pm
Hideaway Park

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. San Jose State Spartans – 3 p.m.
Joe Aillet Stadium 
Don't miss the Skydivers during the pregame activities!
To purchase tickets click here or call the Ticket Office at 318-257-3631.

African American Alumni Network Reunion Post-game Event - 7-10 p.m.
Argent Pavilion

School of Performing Arts presents OUR TOWN, Thornton Wilder's 1938 Pulitzer Prize winning play - 7:30 p.m.
Stone Theater, Louisiana Tech University
 
Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased by calling 318- 257-3942.

Sigma Nu Post Game Party - 8:30 p.m.
Sigma Nu House
Music Provided by Michael Donner and The Southern Renaissance Band

Sunday, October 30


African American Alumni Network Reunion Church Service - 10:30 a.m.
Zion Traveler Baptist Church

Lady Techsters  Soccer vs. Hawaii - 1 p.m.
Soccer Field  

Louisiana Tech Baseball World Series - 3 p.m.
J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park
 
For more information contact:
Ryan Richard
Director of Alumni Relations
318-255-7950
 
Jimmy Washington
Coordinator of Advancement Programs
318-255-7950