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Homecoming

A look back at Homecoming events

Monday, Oct. 12

  • Paint the Town Green
    Court Street
  • Rahim Alhaj - When the Soul is Settled:
    Music of Iraq, 7 p.m.
    Baker University Center, Theater
  • Rho Lambda Rockout (sponsored by Rho Lambda Honor Society), 7 p.m.
    Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
  • "The Laramie Project: Ten Years Later," 8 p.m.
    Walter Hall, Rotunda

Tuesday, Oct. 13

  • Octubafest Concert, 8 p.m.
    Glidden Hall, Recital Hall

Wednesday, Oct. 14

  • The Empower Campaign Jewelry Sale, 11 a.m.
    Baker University Center
  • Science Cafe, 5 p.m.
    Baker University Center, Front Room
  • Speaker: Paul Chabot, speaking on prescription drug and alcohol abuse, 7 p.m.
    Templton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
  • How to Tie-Dye, 7 p.m.
    Baker University Center, First Floor
    (Bring items you'd like to dye)
  • Writer's Harvest, 7:30 p.m.
    Baker University Center, Theater
  • The Hostage [A play by Brendan Behan], 8 p.m.
    RTV, Forum Theater

Thursday, Oct. 15

  • Hayride & Historical Tour, 7 p.m.
    The Ridges
  • The Hostage [A play by Brendan Behan], 8 p.m.
    RTV, Forum Theater
  • S. Bear Bergman presents "Monday Nights in Westerbr," 8 p.m.
    Kantner Hall, Elizabeth Evans Baker Theater
  • Movie: Back to the Future, 9 p.m.
    Scripps Amphitheater
    (Rain Location: Baker University Center, Theater)

Friday, Oct. 16

  • Dr. Burke Luncheon, noon
    Grosvenor, West 111
  • OHIO vs. Kent State Field Hockey, 3 p.m.
    Pruitt Field
  • International Studies Forum, 3 p.m.
    Walter Hall, 145
  • OHIO vs. Ball State Soccer, 4 p.m.
    Chessa Field
  • OHIO Swimming and Diving: Intra-Squad, 5 p.m.
    Aquatic Center
  • Alumni Awards Gala, 5:30 p.m.
    Baker University Center, Ballroom
  • Bobcat BBQ, 6:30 p.m.
    Konneker Alumni Center
  • OHIO vs. Toledo Volleyball, 7 p.m.
    Convocation Center
  • Open Stage with Bruce Dalzell, 8 p.m.
    Baker University Center, Front Room
  • Fall Jazz Concert, 8 p.m.
    Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
  • The Hostage [A play by Brendan Behan], 8 p.m.
    RTV, Forum Theater
  • Yell Like Hell Pep Rally, 8:30 p.m.
    Convocation Center
  • Hardwood Hysteria, 9 p.m., or immediately
    following the YLH pep rally
    Convocation Center
  • Marching 110 Percussion Uptown Tour, 10 p.m.
    Tour begins at Court and Union Streets

Saturday, Oct 17

  • College of Arts & Sciences Alumni Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.
    Baker University Center, 240/242
  • Traveling Through Time with University Archives, 10 a.m
    Baker University Center, Second Floor
  • OHIO Swimming and Diving: Alumni/Varsity Pentathlon, 10 a.m.
    Aquatic Center
  • Free Coffee Hour, 10 a.m.
    Baker University Center, Front Room
  • Parade, 10 a.m.
    The parade will line up on the side streets of Morris Avenue, turning left onto East State Street and right at Carpenter Street. It will turn left on Court Street (yes, the "wrong way") and toward the parade review stands at Baker University Center. The parade will proceed down Park Place, make a right turn onto University Terrace and continue to the Wolfe Street Apartment parking area for dismantling/recycling of floats.
    (Most consider the old Oasis as the end of the parade route.)
    -Special Note: Student groups UPC and BSCPB will be giving away free coffee, hot chocolate, balloons and face painting at the Alumni Gateway from 8:30 -11 a.m.
  • E. W. Scripps School of Journalism Reception, 11 a.m.
    Scripps Hall, Atrium
  • College of Health and Human Services Reception, 11 a.m.
    Grover Center, Second Floor
  • Bobcat Bash, 11 a.m.
    Grover Center, First Floor
  • TAILGATES
    • Chemistry and Biochemistry, 11 a.m.
      Tailgreat Park
    • Massachusetts Serving New England Chapter, 11 a.m.
      Peden Stadium, Parking Lot #1
    • Russ College of Engineering and Technology, 11:30 a.m.
      Tailgreat Park
    • Student Senate, noon
      Baker University Center, 305
    • Student Tailgate, noon
      Rocky Bobcat Student Park
    • College of Business, noon
      Tailgreat Park
    • Singing Men of Ohio, noon
      Peden Stadium
  • OHIO vs. Miami Football, 2 p.m.
    Peden Stadium
    • Buy football tickets online
    • Contact Ohio Athletics Ticket Office for information: 1-800-575-CATS or online
    • Group discounts will be available (inquire at time of purchase)
  • International Studies Forum: Thomas Smucker - World Food Day, 3 p.m.
    Walter Hall, 135
  • OHIO vs. Ball State Volleyball, 6 p.m.
    Convocation Center
  • "Once Upon A Time" Coronation, 6 p.m.
    Baker University Center, Ballroom
  • Beer Tasting & Education Night, 7 p.m.
    Jackie O's (Formerly O'Hooley's)
  • Hayride & Historical Tour, 7 p.m.
    The Ridges
  • The Hostage [A play by Brendan Behan], 8 p.m.
    RTV, Forum Theater

Sunday, Oct. 18

  • Army ROTC Golf Scramble, 9:30 a.m.
    Ohio University Golf Course
  • Marching 110 5k Run/Walk For The Roses, noon
    Charles J. Ping Student Recreation Center
    -Registration forms can be found online at http://www.marching110.org under the link "Rose Parade". Forms can be dropped off or mailed to:
    Ohio University School of Music, Robert Glidden Hall, Athens, OH 45701
  • OHIO vs. Miami Soccer, 1 p.m.
    Chessa Field
  • OHIO vs. Missouri State Field Hockey, 1 p.m.
    Pruitt Field
  • Octubafest Concert II: Tuba-Euphonium Ensemble, 8 p.m.
    Glidden Hall, Recital Hall

2009's Homecoming Greek teams

Teams reflect this year's Homecoming theme:
Traveling Through Time

Team Stone Age
Alpha Omicron Pi, Theta Chi, Phi Delta Theta, Pi Kappa Phi

Team Ice Age
Sigma Kappa, Sigma Pi, Sigma Lambda Gamma, Sigma Lambda Beta

Team Western
Delta Zeta, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Gamma Rho

Team 1920s
Pi Beta Phi, Phi Kappa Tau, Delta Upsilon, Kappa Alpha Psi

Team 1950s
Alpha Gamma Delta, Sigma Phi Epsilon, ACACIA

Team 1960s
Chi Omega, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Delta Sigma Theta

Team 1970s
Alpha Delta Pi, Phi Kappa Psi, Phi Kappa Theta

Team 1980s
Alpha Xi Delta, Beta Theta Pi, Phi Beta Sigma

Team Futuristic
Delta Gamma, Delta Tau Delta, Lambda Chi Alpha

2009 Homecoming Reunions

  • Marching 110 Homecoming Weekend, Oct. 16-17
  • Celebrate 60 Years of Radio on WOUB, Oct. 16-17