Homecoming 2008

October 24-26, 2008

Make plans to join us! 

Make plans to join us October 24-26. We will celebrate 50 years on the Homewood campus with a parade, candlelight dinner, fireworks and football. 

We expect special reunions for the following groups: Chi Omega, Phi Mu, A Cappella Choir, 1971 Football team and all Letter Winners, ADPi, Sigma Chi, Gamma Sigma Sigma sorority, ZTA and others.

If you are working on a special event associated with Homecoming, please contact David Goodwin.

Schedule of Events as of Sep 4

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  • Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

    McWhorter School of Pharmacy Advisory board breakfast and meeting, Ingalls Hall (by invitation only)

    Filed Under: Academic

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  • Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

    Samford Art Gallery open, "Past, Present & Future", Bonnie Bolding Swearingen Hall

    Filed Under: Cultural

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  • Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

    Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing advisory board luncheon and meeting,

    By invitation only. Call (205) 726-2861 for more information.

    Filed Under: Academic

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  • Friday, 12 noon - 5 p.m.

    Registration, Ralph W. Beeson University Center

    Be sure to register so that classmates and friends can find you during Homecoming. An updated and complete list of Homecoming events and locations will be available at registration.

    NOTE:  If you cannot make it to Homecoming but want others to know where you are, send that update to homecoming@samford.edu  and it will be posted at registration.

    Filed Under: Other

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  • Friday, 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

    Samford Alumni Association Annual Meeting, Hanna Center VIP Room

    Alumni Council Officers will meet to review the past year in events and fundraising and look forward to the new year.  New Executive Committee members will be installed. All alumni are invited to attend the meeting of the Samford Alumni Association.  Learn what your alumni association is doing to support Samford!

    Contact:  dbgoodwi@samford.edu or (205) 726-2337

    Filed Under: Other

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  • Friday, 5 p.m.

    Evensong, Andrew Gerow Hodges Chapel

    A worship service modeled after the British Evensong tradition and led by Samford students, faculty and alumni.

    Filed Under: Cultural

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  • Friday, 7 p.m.

    Volleyball: Samford vs SoCon, Seibert Gym

    Filed Under: Sports

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  • Friday, 7 p.m. 9 p.m.

    Samford University Honors Dr. L. Gene Black, Brock Recital Hall or LSW

    "It's a Grand Night for Singing," an evening of honor and tribute to Dr. L. Gene Black, Dean, Conductor, Professor Samford University 1965–2000.

    General Admission Seating is available. There is no required fee, but a donation of $10 is requested.  Contribution boxes will be placed at the door. 

    Filed Under: Special Events

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  • Friday, 8:30 p.m.

    Homecomng Bash/Pep Rally/Bonfire/Fireworks, outside

    Enjoy refreshments and live music, a bonfire and pep rally featuring the Samford Marching Band, cheerleaders, Spike the Mascot and presentation of the 2008 Homecoming Court; followed by a fantastic fireworks finale.  The event will be held in the commuter parking lot next to Seibert Gym.   

    Co-sponsored by SGA Student Activities Council and Samford Alumni Association

    Filed Under: Festivities

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  • Friday, 9 p.m.

    Reception in Honor of Dr. L. Gene Black,

    Filed Under: Special Events

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  • Saturday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

    Registration, Ralph W. Beeson University Center

    Be sure to register so that classmates and friends can find you during Homecoming. An updated and complete list of Homecoming events and locations will be available at registration.

    NOTE:  If you cannot make it to Homecoming but want others to know where you are, send that update to homecoming@samford.edu  and it will be posted at registration.

    Filed Under: Other

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  • Saturday, 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

    Samford Band Alumni Gathering, Jane Hollock Brock Hall

    Activities include breakfast, rehearsal, watch party for the homecoming parade, a barbecue lunch and sitting and playing together at the homecoming football game.
     For reservations, contact band@samford.edu.
     
    If you ever were a member of the Samford marching band and would like to receive more information about this year's reunion and other band activities, please contact band@samford.edu. 

    Filed Under: Reunions

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  • Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

    McWhorter School of Pharmacy Continuing Education Seminar, McWhorter School of Pharmacy

    No charge for Samford alumni. Call (205)726-2722 to register.

    Filed Under: Academic

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  • Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

    Brock School of Business Alumni Breakfast, Dwight Beeson Hall

    For alumni and friends of the School of Business. Contact (205) 726-2364 or chdalke@samford.edu for more information.

    Filed Under: Festivities

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  • Saturday, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

    Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing and Birmingham Baptist Hospitals School of Nursing Reunion, Rotunda, Center for the Healing Arts

    Visit with graduates from 1922 through 2007 and enjoy coffee and pastries. Contact (205)726-2047 or mwcarter@samford.edu.

    Filed Under: Reunions

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  • Saturday, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

    Golden Bulldogs Brunch, Flag Colonade, Beeson University Center

    Alumni from the classes of 1958 and earlier are invited for brunch and informal visiting with friends and former classmates. The Lockmiller Award will be presented to the oldest alumnus and alumna attending the brunch.

    Please note: There is no charge for this event, but advance reservations are required.

    Filed Under: Reunions

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  • Saturday, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

    Howard College of Arts and Sciences Advisory Board, SIM Forum, Brooks Hall

    Filed Under: Academic

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  • Saturday, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

    Hot Air Balloon, University Quadrangle

    Times approximate and weather permitting.

    Sponsored by the Samford Business Network.

    Filed Under: Festivities

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  • Saturday, 9:30 a.m.

    Live @ the Library, Harwell G. Davis Library

    Featuring Kate Campbell and Dr. Wayne Flynt

    Filed Under: Special Events

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  • Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

    Art Alumni Reunion and Mini-Show, Bonnie Bolding Swearingen Hall

    Alumni artwork will be displayed informally, so bring your work to share. Computer will be available so digital images can be displayed. Refreshments and lunch provided by Samford Art Department.

    Contact Larry Thompson for reservations.

    Filed Under: Reunions

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  • Saturday, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

    NurCE Continuing Education Class, Room 112, Center for the Healing Arts

    Contact (205)726-2626 for more information.

    Filed Under: Academic

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  • Saturday, 10 a.m.

    Women's Basketball Scrimmage, Pete Hanna Center

    The Samford Bulldogs host a scrimmage as they prepare for their first season of competition in the nationally recognized Southern Conference.

    Filed Under: Sports

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  • Saturday, 11 a.m.

    Homecoming Parade, Campus

    Everyone love's a parade and this year's homecoming parade will be a special treat with floats, the Samford band and other guest bands, cheerleaders and dignitaries winding through campus from Riley Road around Montague Drive and back through University Quadrangle. Winning floats will be parked at Seibert Stadium following the parade and throughout the football game.

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  • Saturday, 11 a.m.

    Men's Basketball Scrimmage, Seibert Gym

    The Samford men's basketball team hosts a preview of their first season of competition in the nationally recognized Southern Conference.

    Filed Under: Sports

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  • Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

    Homecoming Festival, University Quadrangle

    Ever wonder what happened to others who were at Samford at the same time as you but were not in your graduating class?  Rather than single class-year reunions, the Samford Alumni Association and Student Government Association are hosting reunion gatherings by affinity groups and student generations. Featured classes are those from 1957, 1982 and 1987 but graduates from all years are invited to participate.  Other groups already planning special reunions are art department alumni, nursing alumni, ADPi, Samford bands, Sigma Chi,
    Chi Omega, Phi Mu, Gamma Sigma Sigma, Zeta Tau Alpha, Air Force ROTC , Chemistry Department  This list will be updated as reunion events are confirmed.

    Filed Under: Festivities

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  • Saturday, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

    Reunion Picnic Lunch, University Quadrangle

    Tickets:  TBA, adults or children.  Samford students wishing to eat lunch on the Quad will need to purchase a ticket at registration or have their cards scanned in the cafeteria to receive a ticket.

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  • Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

    All Alumni Reunion Luncheon, University Center Dining Hall

    Enjoy lunch and reminiscing with friends, former classmates, former teachers and administrators and the entire Samford family.

    Tickets TBA, adults or children.

    Filed Under: Reunions

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  • Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

    Ida V. Moffet School of Nursing Barbecue Luncheon, Center for the Healing Arts Plaza

    Tickets $5 per person, payable on site. Children 5 and under free. Advance reservations requested by contacting (205) 726-2047.

    Filed Under: Reunions

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  • Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

    Orlean Bullard Beeson School of Education and Professional Studies Alumni and Friends Barbecue Luncheon, OBB Plaza

    Lunch is free but advance reservations are requested. Contact rcduncan@samford.edu or (205) 726-2745.

    Filed Under: Reunions

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  • Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

    Samford Women's Basketball Reunion, Siebert Stadium

    Luncheon starts at 12:30. Contact women's basketball office, (205) 726-4072.

    Filed Under: Reunions

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  • Sunday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

    Brunch, Ralph W. Beeson University Center Dining Hall

    Cost $6.75 per person. payable at the door.

    Filed Under: Special Events

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  • Saturday, 12 noon

    Bulldog FunZone opens, Seibert Stadium

    Children enjoy games, inflatables and other fun activities. The FunZone remains open throughout the football game.

    Important note: A football game ticket is required for admission to the FunZone for each adult and child.

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  • Saturday, 2 p.m.

    Samford Football vs. The Citadel, Seibert Stadium

    Filed Under: Sports

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  • Saturday, 6 p.m. -

    Class of 1958 Golden Reunion Dinner, Location TBA

    Filed Under: Reunions

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  • Saturday, 6 p.m.

    Volleyball: Samford vs. the SoCon, Seibert Gym

    Filed Under: Sports

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  • Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

    Samford University School of the Arts presents "An Evening to Remember", Location TBA

    Concert of past and present performance groups including the Samford A Cappella Alumni choir. Dr. L. Gene Black, guest conductor.

    Filed Under: Cultural

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  • Sunday, 10:30 a.m. - a.m.

    Samford Family Homecoming Worship Service, Time approximate,  Reid Chapel

    Filed Under: Special Events

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  • Sunday, 2 p.m.

    Volleyball,

    Filed Under: Sports

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  • Sunday, 6 p.m. -

    Kate Campbell in Concert, Time approximate, Brock Recital Hall

    Filed Under: Cultural

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    • All activities are free unless otherwise noted.

    Information for this schedule is has been provided by organizations and departments. If there is an event not listed on the schedule, check with the sponsoring department for possible information.