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Monday, February 2
Tuesday, February 3
Wednesday, February 4
Thursday, February 5
Friday, February 6
Saturday, February 7
Homecoming 2009
Event Schedule
Monday, February 2nd
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Blood Drive
University Center, North Terrace
Do you bleed blue and green? Give back to the community by donating blood. FMI: 825-2707.
11:30a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Kick-off Picnic
University Center, Lone Star Ballroom
Celebrate the first day of Homecoming Week as we announce the Court candidates! Free food and entertainment provided for students, faculty and staff with a valid SandDollar$ ID. FMI: 825-2707.
2 - 5 p.m.
Court Voting
University Center Commons
Determine who will represent the Island University this year! Current undergraduate students can vote for sophomore and junior court representatives and Homecoming King and Queen. Please bring your SandDollar$ ID. FMI: 825-2707.
6 - 9 p.m.
Islander-ino
University Center, Lone Star Ballroom
This annual event, sponsored by the Campus Activities Board, allows students to gamble at casino games such as roulette, craps, black jack and poker. Toward the end of the night, count your chips and get ready for a live auction for great prizes! Please bring your SandDollar$ ID. FMI: 825-2363.
Tuesday, February 3rd
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Court Voting
University Center Commons
Determine who will represent the Island University this year! Current undergraduate students can vote for sophomore and junior court representatives and Homecoming King and Queen. Please bring your SandDollar$ ID. FMI: 825-2707.
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Blood Drive
University Center, North Terrace
Do you bleed blue and green? Give back to the community by donating blood. FMI: 825-2707.
Noon - 2 p.m.
Organization Spirit Day
University Center, Room 226
Show your organization spirit by wearing your organization's T-shirt. FMI: 825-2707.
4- 6 p.m.
Sidewalk Chalk Graffiti Contest
Bay Hall Area
Show your Islander pride by decorating a sidewalk square in front of Bay Hall. The Student Government Association (SGA) will supply the chalk… you supply the design! Decorating may not start before 4 p.m. and must end by 6 p.m. Sponsored by SGA and the African American Cultural Society. FMI: 825-5745.
6:30 -8 p.m.
Multicultural Greek Council Reception, Step & Stroll Show
University Center, Lone Star Ballroom
Guests will have the opportunity to meet organizations affiliated with the Multi-Cultural Greek Council and enjoy light refreshments before the Step and Stroll showcase. At 7 p.m., chapters from the Multi-Cultural Greek Council (MGC) will perform their traditional steps, strolls and salutes! MGC members will clap, stomp and dance in unison to create a distinctive sound and provide insight into their organizations traditions. FMI: 825-2707.
Wednesday, February 4th
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Court Voting
University Center Commons
Determine who will represent the Island University this year! Current undergraduate students can vote for sophomore and junior court representatives and Homecoming King and Queen. Please bring your SandDollar$ ID. FMI: 825-2707.
3 - 6 p.m.
Housing Hoopla
Camden Miramar Parking Lot
Everyone is welcome to celebrate Homecoming Week with Camden Miramar! Join the staff and residents for games, food, music, prizes and show your Islander pride by bringing your car and letting us decorate it! Open to the campus community and their families. FMI: 825-5000.
7 p.m.
Men's Basketball Game
American Bank Center
This is the place to be Wednesday, Feb. 4, as the Islander men's basketball team faces off against UT-Arlington. Let's pack the American Bank Center and raise the roof. We'll be there to rally our Islanders to victory. FMI: 825-BALL (2255).
Thursday, February 5th
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Court Voting
University Center Commons
Determine who will represent the Island University this year! Current undergraduate students can vote for sophomore and junior court representatives and Homecoming King and Queen. Please bring your SandDollar$ ID. FMI: 825-2707.
11:30a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Blue & Green Day
University Center Commons
We've got spirit, how 'bout you!? Show your Islander Spirit by wearing blue and green, and checking out all the decorated basketballs. An Islander fashion show and trivia game will round out this day's schedule of events. FMI: 825-2707.
9 - 9:30 p.m.
Pep Rally
Outside the Dugan Wellness Center
Each year, we get ready for the game at the pep rally. Join Islander Athletics and the Spirit Team as we light the traditional "I" to get you in the mood! Open to the public. FMI: 825-5541.
9:30 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Up All Night
University Center
The Campus Activities Board is once again hosting this wildly popular event! Different activities will take place in every room of the University Center. The spotlight activity of the evening is Bongo Ball, an interactive team game similar to laser tag. Open to the public; students, faculty and staff need to bring their SandDollar$ ID. FMI: 825-2363.
Friday, February 6th
10 - 11 a.m.
Islander Moms' Reception
University Center, Tejas Room C
Meet the Islander Moms of the Year nominees and other wonderful people who have put their hearts into enhancing student life on campus. You can learn more about how the Islander Moms organization is the key to ensuring your child and other students have a wonderful Islander experience. (Dads, you're invited, too.) FMI: 825-3890.
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Fryday Fiesta
Center for Instruction Courtyard
Celebrate Island fun with this annual event, sponsored by the Student Government Association. Enjoy fresh fried fish, inflatable games, fun activities and more. It's luncheon fun for everyone. Games and free food for the whole family. Students, faculty and staff need to bring their SandDollar$ ID. FMI: 825-5745.
5 - 7 p.m.
Athletic Hall of Honor Dinner
University Center (Specific location within the UC to be determined)
Intercollegiate athletics plays a special part in boosting campus spirit and developing quality and teamwork among the students. And our alumni follow the Islanders as they compete throughout the nation. Join us for a reception and dinner ceremony recognizing our many outstanding athletes. Be a part of the special induction of new members into the Athletic Hall of Honor. Tickets required. FMI: 825-3237.
7:30 p.m.
Official Ring Ceremony
Performing Arts Center
A time-honored tradition for A&M-Corpus Christi students and alumni who will be presented official school rings. Parents and friends are encouraged to join in the celebration. FMI: 825-5787.
Saturday, February 7th
9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Islander Alumni & Parents Awards Breakfast
University Center, Lone Star Ballroom
Join us for a spectacular event where we honor outstanding alumni, students, faculty, parents and former athletes. Meet and greet our alumni award winners. Tickets required. FMI: 825-5787.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Alumni Annual Meeting
University Center, Lone Star Ballroom
Join us for the meeting of the National Alumni Association. As your alumni association, you can help shape a great future for this dynamic organization. FMI: 825-5787.
5 p.m.
Parade - Mesquite Street
Mesquite Street
We're marching to the American Bank Center to watch our Islander women compete against Nicholls State University. Cheer on the parade as many decorated floats lead the way to the big game. FMI: 825-2707.
5 p.m.
Alumni Homecoming Shrimp Boil
American Bank Center, Parking Lot 7
The Greatest Tailgate of the Year! Join fellow alumni at our special tent at the American Bank Center, Parking Lot 7, for fresh boiled shrimp, fixings and drinks. Help turn up the spirit as the excitement builds for the Islanders vs. Nicholls State game. FMI: 825-5787.
7 p.m.
Women's Basketball Game
American Bank Center
This exciting game against Nicholls State is the grand finale to Homecoming 2009. Let's pack the American Bank Center and raise the roof. We'll be there to rally our Islanders to victory. FMI: 825-BALL (2255).