HOMECOMING 2009 SCHEDULE
HOMECOMING 2009
November 6 – 7, 2009
Let’s Rock ‘n Roll the Tigers!
Vols vs Memphis Tigers
Kickoff: Saturday, November 7
Time: TBA
Homecoming is shaping up to be another great weekend filled with celebrations and good times. Don’t miss the Vols as they Rock ’n Roll the Tigers in Neyland Stadium.
Homecoming Registration is now closed. However, walk-ups will be accepted at all events. Some events will be check or cash only and some will be able to process credit cards. Please contact the Alumni Office at 865.974.3011 to verify the events you plan to attend and how payment will be processed.
The weekend's activities include something for everyone. For complete details, click on an item in the list below or simply scroll down to preview all that is planned.
EVENTS
Alumni Night @ the UT Bookstore
Parade
Friday Night Live with comedienne Leanne Morgan
Black Alumni Events
BCPC Events
Party in the Park
Pregame Faculty Showcase
Army ROTC Events
College of Law BBQ
College of Engineering BBQ
College of Communication & Information Open House
The Daily Beacon Open House & Buffet
REUNIONS
Black Alumni
Kappa Chi Chapter
Pi Epsilon Chapter
Mu Zeta Chapter
Pride of the Southland Band
WUTK Alumni
HOTEL INFORMATION
The Knoxville Marriott and the Crowne Plaza are holding a limited number of rooms for alumni. When making your reservation, identify yourself as a UT alum attending Homecoming weekend:
| Knoxville Marriott | 865-637-1234 |
| Hotel Deadline | October 7, 2009 |
| Cost | $169.95; single or double beds; two night minimum |
| The Crowne Plaza | 865-522-2600 |
| Hotel Deadline | October 7, 2009 |
| Cost | $118.00; single or double beds; two night minimum |
ALUMNI NIGHT @ THE UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE
University Center on Cumberland Avenue and Phillip Fulmer Way
Friday, November 6, 2009
8:30 am – 8:00 pm
Use the codeword “Alumni” to receive a 20% discount on all Volunteer Shoppe regularly priced merchandise. Discount valid only for Friday, November 6 from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm.
THE PARADE—Don't Miss It!
4:00 pm – Friday, November 6
The Homecoming parade begins at the Rock (although we just moved the Rock, it's still located at the corner of Volunteer & Pat Head Summitt) and travels east on Volunteer Boulevard. Alumni groups celebrating reunions are invited to participate. Arrive early for the best viewing spots and join us for Smokey’s Howl following the parade to support your favorite cheer and dance group.
140th Celebration of the Pride of the Southland Band
5:30 pm – Friday, November 6
Join with fellow “Pride” alumni, spouses, and friends as we celebrate this milestone with one of the most prestigious college marching bands in the country.
Location: Knoxville Marriott Ballroom @ 500 Hill Avenue SE
Cost: $45 per person, $25 for students (25 yrs. and under)
Presented by the Band Alumni Board
More information on this reunion can be found in our Reunions section.
Contact Phyllis Moore 865-974-3011, phyllismoore@tennessee.edu
WUTK Alumni Reception
6-9 pm – Friday, November 6
Open to all WUTK and CCI alumni
Cash bar and appetizers
Location: Patrick Sullivan’s
Contact Sam Swan 865-974-4291, sam-swan@utk.edu
Friday Night Live at the Square
7:30 pm – Friday, November 6
Not part of the “Pride” other than a big fan of the great group? Here’s an event for you. Join us on Friday for fun and laughter before the big game on Saturday. UT alum and nationally known comedienne Leanne Morgan will be with us with her southern humor and hilarious story telling. To thoroughly entertain us will be Wendel Werner, Director of the UT Singers, giving us his humorous history of Rock ’n Roll. What would Rock ’n Roll be if it had started in Knoxville rather than Memphis? Join us for a night of laughs.
Location: The Square Room, 4 Market Square
Cost: $18 per person (includes snack + cash bar available)
Contact Susie Orr 865-974-3011, sorr@tennessee.edu
Presented by the UT Office of Alumni Affairs
Army ROTC Homecoming Activities
3:30 pm – Friday, November 6
Participate in Homecoming Parade.
Meet at Army ROTC 30 minutes prior to start time
Four Hours Before Kickoff – Saturday, November 7
UT Army ROTC Picnic
Location: UT Army ROTC
Contact: Keith Shields at 865-603-9750
Party in the Park
Three Hours Before Kickoff – Saturday, November 7
Location: Circle Park
Cost:
FREE
Enjoy live entertainment, the pep band, cheerleaders, music, door prizes, face painting, and much more! Games for the kids with lots of family fun. Bar-B-Q and the fixin’s.
To eat, reservations and fee required:
Cost: $12 per person, $8 child (10 yrs. and under)
**Food services ends one hour before kickoff**
Presented by the UT Office of Alumni Affairs
Contact Susie Orr 865-974-3011, sorr@tennessee.edu
College of Law Barbeque
Three Hours Before Kickoff – Saturday, November 7
Location:College of Law front patio
Cost: $15 per person
Contact: Alexis Bell 865-974-6854, abell8@utk.edu
College of Engineering Annual Alumni Homecoming Barbecue
Three Hours Before Kickoff – Saturday, November 7
Location: Courtyard of Ferris and Perkins
Cost: $12 per person, $8 child (10 yrs. and under)
**Food service ends one hour before kickoff**
Contact: Chris Parsons 865-974-2779, cparson4@utk.edu
College of Communication & Information Open House
Three Hours Before Kickoff – Saturday, November 7
Duration: 2 hours
Location: CCI Lobby – Communications Building
Light refreshments will be served
Tours of schools and renovated areas available
Contact: Stacy Poca 865-974-0463, spoca@utk.edu
20th Anniversary PreGame Faculty Showcase
Two Hours before Kickoff – Saturday, November 7
Location: University Center Ballroom, Room 213
Topic: “Germs and Geology: Emerging Issues in Waterborne Pathogen Research”
Presenter:
Larry D. McKay, Jones Professor of Hydrogeology and head, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
Features faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences
Contact: Lynn Champion 865-974-4676, champion@utk.edu
The Daily Beacon Open House & Buffet
Beginning four hours prior to kickoff
Location: Department of Student Publications, 5 Communications Building
The Daily Beacon will host an Open House for alumni with a pre-game buffet
RSVP to Jane Pope, 865.974.2354 or jpope@utk.edu
Black Alumni Events
The Knoxville Wine Down - Homecoming Edition
7pm-9pm – Friday, November 6
SOBU Restaurant & Lounge
6213 Kingston Pike
Cost: $20.00
Arrive early to socialize with other alumni. Those attending the Wine Down will gain entrance to the Homecoming After Party that begins at 9:00 p.m.
Black Alumni Party (Homecoming After Party)
9:00 pm-3:00am – Friday, November 6
Meet fellow alumni for dancing, good music and an opportunity to renew old friendships.
Location: SOBU Restaurant & Lounge
Cost:
$10 per person – pay at the door (fee does not apply to those also attending the Wine Down)
Presented by the Black Alumni Council
Black Alumni Reunion
9:00 pm – Saturday, November 7
Join the Kappa Chi Chapter, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, BCPC, Pi Epsilon Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, and class of 1989 as we unite for one celebration.
Jubilee Banquet Hall
6700 Jubilee Center Way
Knoxville, TN
(off Callahan Drive between I-75 and Clinton Hwy)
9:00 pm - 3:00 am
Cost:$15
Contact: Phyllis Moore 865-974-3011, phyllismoore@tennessee.edu
Black Cultural Programming Committee
Homecoming Kickoff Show
8:00 pm – Friday, November 6
Location: Civic Center Auditorium
Tickets:
Purchase tickets at Tickets Unlimited locations or call 865-656-4444
Tenth Annual Black Cultural Center Festival (BCPC/BCC Homecoming Tailgate)
Noon – Saturday, November 7
Location: Grounds of Black Cultural Center
Tenth Annual Stompfest
8:00 pm – Saturday, November 7
Location: Knoxville Civic Center
Tickets:
Purchase tickets at Tickets Unlimited locations or call 865-656-4444
For all events, contact: BCPC 865-974-4738
Mu Zeta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Friday, November 6
The 28 @ 15
15th Anniversary Line Reunion for the 28 Sisters of the Sun/Spring 1994
Details TBA. Some events closed to line/sorority members only.
Email the28at15@gmail.com for additional information
Kappa Chi Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
30th Anniversary Celebration of Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service
Registration and Welcome Reception
5:00 – 7:00 pm – Friday, November 6
Location: Black Cultural Center
Pick up reunion packets and directions. Light refreshments will be served.
Cost for weekend activities: Brothers: $79 (includes 1 t-shirt, souvenir book, meals at reunion events, 1 step show ticket); Guests: $35 (meals at reunion events, 1 step show ticket)
Additional t-shirts or books may be purchased at www.utksigmas.ning.com
Brotherhood Breakfast/Late Registration
9:00 – 10:00 am – Saturday, November 7
Location: Black Cultural Center
"Remember the Times" Celebration
10:00-noon
Speaker: Jimmy Hammock, International President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Farewell Gathering Brunch and Program
11:00 am – Sunday, November 8
Location: UT Panhellenic Building
Pi Epsilon Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
35th Anniversary Celebration Meet and Greet
7:00 pm – Friday, November 6
Gab and Grub History Breakfast
9:30 am – Saturday, November 7
Homecoming Tailgate
Noon – Saturday, November 7
Location: Black Cultural Center
Worship Service @ Mt. Olive MB Church
10:20 am – Sunday, November 8
Meet on campus @ BBC to carpool
Service begins at 10:45 am
Farewell and Recognition Lunch
1:30 pm – Sunday, November 8 (immediately following service)
For all events, contact PiEpsilonHomecoming@live.com or visit www.PiEpsilonHomecoming.com for registration information.
