ETSU having a ‘Fall Fun Fest’ for Homecoming 2009

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – East Tennessee State University is having a “Fall Fun Fest” Homecoming for 2009, with plenty to celebrate for students, alumni and the community from Nov. 9-15.

Homecoming Week begins Monday, Nov. 9, with a parade and kick-off at 11 a.m. at Borchuck Plaza in front of the Sherrod Library. ETSU officials and area dignitaries will be on hand to proclaim the official start of the annual observance, and the Homecoming court will be introduced.

Legendary jazz band Spyro Gyra will headline the Homecoming concert Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the ETSU Mary B. Martin School of the Arts 2009-10 Art Series. The band will be joined by The Jazz Doctors. Tickets are $10 for general admission balcony, $15 for reserved floor, $20 for reserved premium, and $30 for VIP reserved center seating with a post-concert Artists Reception (call 423-439-4276).

Activities for Friday, Nov. 13, include “Alumni Return to the Classroom,” an all-day event during which alumni visit students in the academic departments from which they graduated to share the knowledge and experience they have gained in their careers, as well as the College of Business and Technology’s Business Hall of Fame Luncheon at the Millennium Centre at 11:30 a.m. (call 439-5300 for information) and the seventh anniversary reception for the ETSU Innovation Lab (1209 W. Market St.) from 3-5 p.m. The Military Science Department will hold an ROTC Open House in Brooks Memorial Hall from 4-6 p.m., with the ROTC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at 5 p.m.

On both Friday and Saturday (Nov. 14), the ETSU Library Associates will hold its annual Used Book Sale in the lobby of the Sherrod Library. Sale hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, and proceeds will benefit the collections and programs of the Sherrod Library.

Throughout the week, the ETSU Division of Theatre and Dance will present its production of “A Piece of My Heart,” an award-winning play focusing on the women who served in the Vietnam War. Opening night will be on Veterans Day, with a special observance conducted by the ETSU Military Science Department and ROTC Program. Pre-show musical performances by The Sugar Candies will begin at 7 p.m. Nov. 11-14 and 1:30 p.m. Nov. 15, with the play itself beginning at 7:30 and 2 p.m. in the Bud Frank Theatre on the ground floor of Gilbreath Hall. Admission is $15 for adults, $7 for students, and free for U.S. military veterans.

Homecoming will conclude on Sunday, Nov. 15, with a 3:30 p.m. performance by the ETSU Gospel Choir and other area ensembles in the Culp Auditorium.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Banner Decorating
1-9pm
CPA Side Parking Lot

Up Til Dawn Party for a Cause
Collegiate fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Events include letter writing, dodgeball tournament, Fear Factor contest, free food and prizes, Wii, DJ, local bands, inflatables and much more.
1-9pm
CPA Basketball Courts

Friday, November, 6, 2009

8 on 8 Flag Football
3-7pm
Intramural Field

Banner Judging
4pm
CPA, Multipurpose Room

Downtown Johnson City First Friday Event
Meet the Homecoming Queen and King Candidates, participate in a Pep Rally and enjoy all that Downtown Johnson City has to offer
Near Russo’s Restaurant, downtown

Saturday, November 7, 2009

8 on 8 Flag Football
10am-7pm
Intramural Field

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Buccaneer Road Race
1:30pm
CPA
Monday, November 9, 2009
Parade
10:30am
Ends at Borchuck Plaza

Homecoming Kick Off
Banner Winners Announced and Homecoming Candidates Introduced
11am
Borchuck Plaza

Charity Carnival
Proceeds to Benefit the Make a Wish Foundation
12-4pm
Borchuck Plaza

3 on 3 Basketball
8-11pm
CPA

Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Blood Drive
Sponsored by Volunteer ETSU
12-5pm
Culp Ballroom

Spyro Gyra
performance sponsored by the Mary B Martin School of the Arts
Tickets are on sale. They can be purchased by calling 423-439-4276.
7:30pm
Culp Auditorium

12 A Thon
3-5pm
CPA yard

Dodge Ball
8-11pm
CPA

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Canned Food Creations
Proceeds to Benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank
11-2pm
Parking Lot near McDonald’s

King/Queen Voting
http://www.etsu.edu

Blood Drive
Sponsored by Volunteer ETSU
12 - 5 pm
Culp Ballroom

Skit Night Rehearsal
5-9:30pm
Culp Auditorium

November 11-15, 2009

“Piece of My Heart” presented by the ETSU Division of Theater and Dance,
Visit http://www.etsu.edu for times and dates.
Bud Frank Theater

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Skit Night
7pm
Culp auditorium

King/Queen Voting
http://www.etsu.edu

Friday, November 13, 2009

Alumni Return to the Classroom
8am
Campus

Sherrod Library Used Book Sale
10am-5pm
Sherrod Library Lobby

ROTC Open House
For Details: Department of Military Science 439-4269
4-6pm
Brooks Memorial Hall

ROTC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
For Details: Department of Military Science 439-4269
5pm
Brooks Memorial Hall

Women’s Basketball vs UT Chattanooga
Winners of Select Student Homecoming Events will be announced at this game!
7pm
Memorial Center (Mini Dome)

Poetry Slam/Comedy Show
9:30pm
Culp Auditorium

Sigma Phi Epsilon 55th Anniversary Gathering at White Castle
For Details and Reservations: etsusigep.com, Herb Donaldson or Bill Frank

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Sherrod Library Used Book Sale
10am-3:30pm
Sherrod Library Lobby

George Carter Railroad Museum
10am-3pm
Campus Center Building

Housing Open House
Stop by and visit each of our Residence Halls. Many have been newly renovated or constructed. There will be a room in each hall available for viewing as well as the common spaces.
10:30am-1pm
All Residence Halls

Gamma Delta Chapter of Kappa Delta 55th Anniversary Celebration
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Stephany Campbell at
11am
Carnegie Hotel

Homecoming Events and Luncheon Under the Dome
12:30-3:30pm
Memorial Center (Mini Dome)

ETSU 1000 Class Reunion
3:15pm
BucWild Lounge

Men’s Basketball vs Appalachian State University
4pm
Memorial Center (Mini Dome)

BASA Presents an Evening with Ken Sizemore, “The Old Folkie”
$25.00 per person, Drinks and Hor’d'ourves served
6:30pm
Carnegie Hotel, Grand Soldier’s Ballroom

Step Show
8pm
Culp Auditorium

Physics and Astronomy Open House *Exoplanets: Worlds Around Other Stars* presented by Dr. Richard Ignace
8-10pm
ETSU Observatory

Sunday, November 15, 2009
Gospel Choir Performance
3:30pm
Culp Auditorium

For additional information on ETSU Student Homecoming Events please call the Student Organization Resource Center 423-439-6633 or email