EVENT: SE - Centennial Homecoming
DATE: Oct. 9-10
Southeastern Oklahoma State University will celebrate “A Centennial Homecoming’’ on Oct. 9-10. Alumni and friends can expect to enjoy a number of traditions – both old and new – as they return to campus this fall.
The Whang Bang alumni golf tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, at Silverado Golf Course.
One major change this year involves the Distinguished Alumni/Former Faculty Awards Banquet. This event has been moved from Saturday to Friday at 5:30 p.m. in the Visual and Performing Arts Center.
Other traditional events scheduled for Saturday include the Former Athletes’ Breakfast (8:30 a.m.), the Homecoming Parade (10 a.m.) and football game vs. Central Oklahoma (2:30 p.m.).
An Alumni Tailgate party will begin at 1 p.m. in Alumni Alley, located south of Paul Laird Field on University. In addition, following the game, Spur 503 will perform in concert in Alumni Alley.
Other special events on Saturday, Oct. 10, include the Russell School Reception (11 a.m.) and the unveiling of a centennial historical marker in front of the Russell Building.
For more information about Homecoming activities, visit www.SE.edu. Below is the schedule of events for Southeastern’s Centennial Homecoming:
Friday, October 9
Whang Bang Alumni Golf Tournament
Register online at alumni.SE.edu
Silverado Golf Course -- 8 a.m. Registration
9 a.m. shotgun start
Book Signing – Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Authors Shannon Gibson Tynes (‘85) and Dr. Jim Barnes (’64)
Barnes and Noble Bookstore -- 3:30 p.m.
Distinguished Alumni/Former Faculty Awards Banquet
Introduction of 2009 Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Former Faculty, Visual and Performing Arts Center -- 5:30 p.m.
Houston/Debate Reception
2001 Radio Road, Durant -- 7:30 p.m.
Southeastern Stampede
Great Plains Intercollegiate Rodeo
U-Cross Arena in Coleman, Okla. -- 7:30 p.m.
Production of Hamlet
Rated PG-13. A modern interpretation directed by Dell McLain (’88)
Montgomery Auditorium -- 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.)
Bonfire/Pep Rally
Amphitheater -- 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 10
Former Athletes’ Breakfast
Bloomer Sullivan Arena -- 8:30 a.m.
Homecoming Parade
Main Street, Downtown Durant – 10 a.m.
Russell School Reception
Russell Building, East Entrance Lobby – 11 a.m.
Lunch and Activities
Morrison Front Lawn – 11 a.m.
Centennial Historical Marker Unveiling
Russell Building -- 11:30 a.m.
Lunch for SE Alumni
Student Union Café -- noon
Book Signing
Authors Shannon Gibson Tynes (’85) and Dr. Jim Barnes (’64)
Student Union Rustin Plaza -- noon
Centennial Birthday Cake Celebration
Front Lawn -- 12:30 p.m.
Alumni Tailgate Party
Featuring live music, across from Paul Laird Field
Alumni Alley -- 1 p.m.
Pre-Game Ceremony
Introduction of Distinguished Alumni
Paul Laird Field -- 2 p.m.
Kickoff: Southeastern vs. Central Oklahoma
Paul Laird Field -- 2:30 p.m.
Post-Game Alumni Party featuring live music
Alumni Alley --5:30 p.m.
Spur 503 Concert
Alumni Alley -- 6:30 p.m.
Southeastern Stampede
Great Plains Intercollegiate Rodeo
U-Cross Arena in Coleman, OK -- 7:30 p.m.
Production of Hamlet
Montgomery Auditorium -- 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.)