Alumni Association Homecoming Tailgate

       
 


Thursday, October 17

Department of Phychology & Behavioral Sciences Presentation - 1 p.m.
University Hall 121
Dr. Richard Mallows - Psychology Either Side of the Pond: Turning Frogs into Princes.
Dr. Mallows will talk about similarities and differences in the American and British psychological societies. For more information, contact mdessell@latech.edu. 

Presentation by Brent Tippen (Young Alumnus of the Year) - 2 p.m.
University Hall Auditorium
As a Global Spokesperson for Chevron Corporation, Brent will be speaking about how his education prepared him for the workforce, tips on landing your first job, advice to students on coursework that could prepare them for today's world, and opportunities within the Chevron Corporation. For more information, contact Lisa Merritt at lisa@latech.edu.


Friday, October 18

College of Education Reception - 9 to 10 a.m. 
Honoring: COE Distinguished Alumnus - Dr. Susan Adams
Woodard Hall Auditorium Reception Area
Followed immediatedly with a presentation by the honoree - 10 to 11 a..m.
For more information, contact Shelia Kleczka at skleczka@latech.edu or 318-257-3712.

Alumni Awards Luncheon - 12 noon
Louisiana Tech Student Center
Presentations include:
Alumnus of the Year - Steve Davison, Class of 1989
Young Alumnus of the Year - Brent Tippen, Class of 2004
Distinguished Alumni of each of the Colleges:
   Applied and Natural Sciences - Ben Haley, Class of 1960, and
   Bob Haley, Class of 1962
   Business - Keith Caldwell, Class of 1983
   Education - Susan Stierheim Adams, Classes of 1984 and 1995
   Engineering and Science - Mike Pearson, Class of 1969
   Liberal Arts - O.K. "Buddy" Davis, Class of 1969

To make reservations, visit www.latechalumni.org/2013alumniawards or call Barbara Swart at 318-255-7950.

College of Business Homecoming Reception - 2 to 3 p.m.
Honoring: COB Distinguished Alumnus - Keith Caldwell, Class of 1983 and Alumnus of the Year - Steve Davison, Class of 1989
Rawle Conference Center - College of Business Room 220.
For more information, contact Debbie Van De Velde at debrav@latech.edu or 318-257-3741.

College of Liberal Arts - Paul J. Pennington Conference Room Dedication - 2 p.m.
George T. Madison Hall Room 154

Class of 1963 - 50-Year Celebration
Reception - 5:30 p.m. Dinner - 6:30 p.m.
Louisiana Tech Student Center
For more information, contact Barbara Swart at 318-255-7950.

Pep Rally and Presentation of the Court - 6 p.m.
Quadrangle

Lady Techster Softball vs. Bossier Parish Community College - 7 p.m.
Softball Complex

Lady Techster Soccer vs. UTEP - 7 p.m.
LA Tech Soccer Field

Lady Techster Volleyball vs. Middle Tennessee State - 7 p.m.
Memorial Gym

Saturday, October 19

Barnes & Noble at Louisiana Tech Open House - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Lambright Center Open House - 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Come see the changes to the Lambright Center; climb the rock wall, and bowl for FREE!

Breakfast with CHAMP - 9 to 10:30 a.m.  SOLD OUT
Louisiana Tech Student Center
Enjoy breakfast at the Tech Cafe, have your picture made with CHAMP, be entertained by a balloon artist and get a free balloon animal, find your brick in Centennial Plaza, shop at the Tech Bookstore, and much more! 

Tickets are $10; children 9 and under eat FREE! Click here to RSVP and receive a 25% discount coupon to the Bookstore when you check in for the breakfast.

Idea Place Open House - 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Woodard Hall
Free activities for the kids! Click here for more information about the Idea Place.

College Open Houses - 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Visit with the dean and department heads from your College:
  College of Applied and Natural Sciences - Carson Taylor Hall
  College of Business - New Business Building
  College of Education - Woodard Hall
  College of Engineering and Science - Bogard Hall
  College of Liberal Arts - George T. Madison (GTM)

16th Floor of Wyly Tower Open - 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Come enjoy the great view of campus  from the 16th floor.

Health Informatics & Information Department Open House - 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Wyly Tower

Marbury Alumni Center Open - 9 to 11 a.m.
Information center

Delta Chi Open House followed by the Founders Day Alumni Brunch and Awards Banquet  - 9 a.m.
Delta Chi House, Everett Street
For more information email Connor Maloney at cam065@latech.edu

Phi Mu Alumae Coffee - 9:30 a.m.
Phi Mu Lodge

Kappa Alpha Order Tailgating - 9:30 a.m.
Kappa Alpha House

Alpha Chi Omega Parade Watching Party - 10 a.m.
Alpha Chi Lodge

Pi Kappa Phi Alumni Brunch and Awards Presentations - 10 a.m.
Roma's

Lady Techster Softball vs. ULM - 10 a.m.
Softball Complex

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

Centennial Plaza Brick Dedication - 10:30 a.m.
Centennial Plaza near Tolliver Hall

Homecoming Parade - 10:30 a.m.
Click here for a map of the parade route

Kappa Delta Alumnae Coffee - 10:30 to noon
Kappa Delta Lodge

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Brunch - 10:30 a.m.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon House

Association of Baptist Students Open House - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
505 West Alabama Ave.
For more information email abs108@hotmail.com

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Open House - 11:30 a.m.
Pi Kappa Phi House

Alumni and Friends Tailgate (FREE)  - Noon to 2 p.m.
Argent Pavilion
Visit www.latechalumni.org/tailgates13 for more information.

College of Applied and Natural Sciences Tailgate - Noon to 2 p.m.
Tailgate Alley
Hosted by Agricultural Sciences with special healthy tailgating demonstrations by the School of Human Ecology Nutrition & Dietetics

College of Education Tailgate - Noon to 2 p.m.
Tailgate Alley
Sponsored by Psychology & Behavioral Sciences and the Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness

Dawg Pound Student Tailgate (FREE) - Noon
Hideaway Park

College of Engineering and Science Tailgate - Noon to 2 p.m.
Sponsored by DOW and ASME Student Organization 
Tailgate Alley

Ruston Brick Kids Zone (FREE) - Noon to 2 p.m.
Southeast hill of the Thomas Assembly Center

College of Business Tailgate - Noon to 2 p.m.
Tailgate Alley

Louisiana Tech vs. University of North Texas - Kickoff 2:30 p.m.
Joe Aillet Stadium
Arrive early for pregame activities, including skydivers.
Click here to purchase tickets or call the Ticket Office at 318-257-3631.

Post-Game Movie - Remember the Titans
Joe Aillet Stadium
Sunday, October 20

Softball Alumni Game - 11 a.m.
Softball complex

Lady Techster Volleyball Alumnae Luncheon - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Waggoner Room, Thomas Assembly Center

Lady Techster Soccer vs. Southern Miss - 1 p.m.
LA Tech Soccer Field

Lady Techster Volleyball vs. Southern Miss - 2 p.m.
Memorial Gym











 
For more information contact:
Ryan Richard
Director, Alumni Relations
318-255-7950
 
Jimmy Washington
Coordinator, Advancement Programs
318-255-7950