HOMECOMING 2008
February 17-24, 2008
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Homecoming 2008 Activities Listing
Welcome one and all to Maroon and Gray Country- Home of the Fighting UMES HAWKS! It’s Homecoming 2008- “Unbroken Links: Love for the Past, Hope For the Future!
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (Maryland State College) will celebrate 59 years of Homecoming tradition! Homecoming is a time for alumni, students, and the entire HAWK Family to celebrate their alma mater and show their HAWK Pride and Spirit!
Events include annual activities such as the Homecoming Fashion Show, Alumni Meetings, Concert, Luncheon, parade, and the ever popular Men’s/Women Basketball Game. The HAWKS will take on the Florida A & M University Rattlers at William P. Hytche Athletic Center! Reunions will be hosted for selected Alumni Classes, Greeks, and special interest groups.
Homecoming is planned by the Homecoming Steering Committee, which consists of selected departments and student volunteers under the leadership of the President’s Office, National Alumni Association, Office of Alumni Affairs, Office of Student Activities, and the Student Government Association.
Unbroken Links:
Love For the Past, Hope For the Future!
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Gospel Extravaganza
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center
4:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 General Public Ticket
Monday, February 18, 2008
Lunchtime Fun
Sponsored By the Freshmen Class
Student Services Center- Rotunda
Noon
Free To All UMES Students
Homecoming Fashion Show
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center
8:00 p.m.
Cost: $8.00 UMES Student Community
Midnight Breakfast
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Student Services Center Plateau
Midnight
Cost: Free to UMES Meal Plan Participants
Non- UMES Meal Plan Participants- $4.00
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Lunchtime Fun
Sponsored By the Sophomore Class
Student Services Center- Rotunda
Noon
Free To All Students
Homecoming Casino Night
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Student Services Center- Ballroom
7:00 p.m.
Cost: $3.00 UMES Student Community
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Lunchtime Fun
Sponsored By the Junior Class
Student Services Center- Rotunda
Noon
Free To All Students
Tea and Orchids
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
Student Services Center Ballroom
3:00 p.m.
All women of UMES are invited to this afternoon tea designed to empower and invigorate your mind, body and soul.
Cost: $25 (Open To The Public)
The UMES “BET” Awards
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center
7:00 p.m.
Cost: $5.00 UMES Student Community
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Lunchtime Fun
Sponsored By the Senior Class
Student Services Center- Rotunda
Noon
Free To All Students
Alumni Career Building Workshops
Sponsored by the UMES National Alumni Association
Student Services Center, Rooms 2146, 2147, 2148 and 2149
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Students join Alumni as they highlight their professional expertise and encourage current students to examine career opportunities in various fields of endeavor.
No Cost
Legacy Leadership Luncheon
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
Richard A. Henson Center Ballroom
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Alumni and Student Leaders are invited to a motivational luncheon designed to encourage current student leaders for the future.
Invitations Only
Homecoming Concert
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
William P. Hytche Athletic Center- Main Arena
7:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 UMES Community (One Ticket Per Student)
$40 Per Additional Ticket and General Public
Friday, February 22, 2008
President’s Prayer Breakfast
Sponsored by The President’s Office
Student Services Center Ballroom
7:30 a.m.
$40 per person
Lunchtime Fun
Sponsored By the Executive Board
Student Services Center- Rotunda
Noon
Free To All Students
Alumni Central
Student Services Center
HAWKS’ NEST
Noon until 5:00 p.m.
Check in and register for all of the weekend’s Alumni activities! Make Alumni Central your first stop on your homecoming journey. Stop by and receive a list of all Homecoming activities and of course your Alumni goodie bag. Light refreshments will be available.
Silver and Golden HAWK Luncheon
Richard A. Henson Center Ballroom
Noon
Cost: $25
Mr. and Miss University of Maryland Eastern Shore Reunion Tea
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Student Services Center- Queens’ Gallery- 5 pm
Our past Kings, Queens, SGA Presidents and Vice Presidents are invited to a reunion reception before the basketball game. Invitation Only Please.
Hall of Fame Reception
Sponsored by the Department of Athletics
Student Services Center Ballroom
5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Invitation Only
Hall of Fame Banquet
Sponsored by the Department of Athletics
Student Services Center Ballroom
7:00 p.m.
Cost: $60 per person
Homecoming Party
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Tawes Gymnasium
9:00 PM
Cost: $15 UMES Community (One Ticket Per Student)
$25 Per Additional Ticket and General Public
HAWKS Welcome Home Party (Mix and Mingle)
Sponsored by the UMES National Alumni Association
Ramada Inn and Conference Center
Salisbury, Maryland
Time: 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Package Cost $65
Individual Cost: $25
Alumni Hospitality Room
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
Richard A. Henson Center, Bailey A. Thomas Room
9:00 p.m. - until
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Alumni Central
Richard A. Henson Center Lobby
7:00 a.m. - Noon
Check in and register for all of the weekend’s Alumni activities! Make Alumni Central your first stop on your homecoming journey. Stop by and receive a list of all Homecoming activities and of course your Alumni goodie bag. Light refreshments will be available.
President’s Welcome Back Breakfast
Sponsored by the Office of the President
Richard A. Henson Center Ballroom
8:00 a.m.
Join President Thelma B. Thompson, Ph. D., as she hosts a welcome back breakfast for Alumni and shares recent University accomplishments.
National Alumni Association Annual Meeting
Richard A. Henson Center Ballroom
9:00 a.m.
Come meet your National Alumni Association Officers and hear the Association’s vision for the future.
SGA Homecoming Parade Walk
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Student Development Center Parking Lot
11:45 a.m.
Join the parade as the SGA, Organizations, and Alumni as we “WAKE UP” the campus as we head toward the Old School and Tailgate Party! Floats, Cars, and Marching Units are welcomed!
HAWK Zone Tailgate Party
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
Tawes Gymnasium Parking Lot
Noon – 2:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Walter W. Woods at (410) 651-6277, (410) 200-6262 or via e-mail: wwwoods@umes.edu
Old School Pep Rally
Tawes Gymnasium Main Arena
12:30 p.m.
Revive your HAWK spirit at the pre-game pep rally– Old School Style
Homecoming Basketball Games
UMES HAWKS vs. Florida A & M University Rattlers
William P. Hytche Athletic Center
Main Arena- Doors open at Noon
Women’s Basketball– 2:00 p.m.
Men’s Basketball– 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $15 per person
Alumni Post-Game Casino Party
Sponsored by the Offices of Alumni Affairs and the UMES National Alumni Association
Student Services Center Ballroom
Immediately following the game
Join fellow Alumni in this exciting post-game casino-style party.
Hors d’Oeuvres will be served.
Package Cost: $65
Individual Cost: $15
Greek Organization Hospitality Rooms
Sponsored By the Office of Student Activities
Student Services Center Meeting Rooms
Immediately Following Games
(Alpha Phi Alpha- Room 2149, Alpha Kappa Alpha- Room 2147, Kappa Alpha Psi- Room 2146, Omega Psi Phi- Room 2144, and Phi Beta Sigma- Gameroom)
Homecoming Late Night Comedy Show
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center Auditorium
9:00 p.m.
Cost: $8 per person (Limited Seating)
This is an ADULT Event! No Children Please!
National Alumni Association Bash
Sponsored by the UMES National Alumni Association
Ramada Inn and Conference Center
Salisbury, Maryland
Time: 10 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Package Cost: $65
Individual Cost: $35
Alumni Soiree, live entertainment, JC and Company, Featuring Alumnus Reggie Harris on sax. Food served
Alumni Hospitality Room
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
Richard A. Henson Center, Bailey A. Thomas Room
9:00 p.m. - until
Special Information
Alumni are invited to bring their “WEEHAWKS” (children) to Homecoming!!!
Alumni with children between the ages of 3 and 12 may utilize childcare services while here on campus for this year’s Homecoming events. Childcare services will be provided by Options Today, Inc.
For more information about this exciting program, please contact Mr. Walter Woods, Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs at (410) 651-6277, or by email at wwwoods@umes.edu.
Cost : $30 per child, or $25 per child for two or more children
Location: UMES Henson Center
Hours:
Friday Evening:
6 PM until 10 PM
Saturday:
8 AM until noon
6 PM until 10 PM
For additional information about events and tickets, please contact the Alumni Office at
(410) 651-7686 or (410) 651-6277
HOTEL INFORMATION
RAMADA INN CONFERENCE CENTER (HOST HOTEL) – Contact: Ash Patel
300 S. Salisbury Blvd.
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 546-4400
Group Name: ‘UMES HOMECOMING’
Cost: $70.00/night plus tax (Standard Room – 1 king bed or 2 double beds) and $80.00/night plus tax
(Suite – king w/roll-out sofa) – all rooms have microwave & refrigerator
Smoking and non-smoking rooms available – indicate when you make your reservation
1st night deposit will go on credit card
Reservation Deadline: February 6, 2008
Free high speed wireless internet
Breakfast - Special rate of $5.95 per person (Friday and Saturday)
Free Parking
Unfortunately, no early check in or late check outs.
COUNTRY INN AND SUITES - Contact: Anne Webster
1804 Sweetbay Dr
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 742-2688
Code number: 0222-UMESHC
Cost: $ 75.00/night plus tax (Standard Queen)
1st night deposit will go on credit card
Reservation Deadline: January 24, 2008
Free high speed wireless internet
Facility completely smoke free
Continental Breakfast
Free Parking
MARRIOTT COURTYARD - Contact: Angela Roberts
128 Troopers Way
Salisbury, MD 21804
410-742-4405
Group Name: 'HAWK HOMECOMING'
Cost: $82.00/night plus tax (choice between room with 2 Double Beds or w/King and roll out sofa)
1st night deposit will go on credit card
Reservation Deadline: January 24, 2008
Free high speed internet
Free Parking
Unfortunately, no early check in or late check outs.
MARRIOTT RESIDENCE INN - Contact: Ellen Pettingill
140 Centre Road
Salisbury, MD 21801
410-543-0033
Group Name: ‘UMES HOMECOMING’
Cost: $80/night plus tax - choice between Studio Suite (1 king bed, pull out sofa, open sleeping and living room)
orOne Bedroom Suite (1 king bed, pull out sofa, sleeping area private room from living area)
1st night deposit will go on credit card
Reservation Deadline: February 1, 2008
Free high speed wireless internet
Complimentary hot breakfast buffet
Free Parking
THE HAMPTON INN – Contact: Christine Getzey or Lindsey Manuel
121 East Naylor Mill Road
Salisbury, MD 21801
410-334-3080
Group Name: ‘UMES Homecoming’
Cost $82.00/night plus tax (2 double beds)
1st night deposit will go on credit card
Reservation Deadline: January 23, 2008
Free high speed internet
Free breakfast bar
Free Parking
PRINCESS BAYSIDE BEACH HOTEL
(Arranged by ‘Andrew Anderson’ & Kenneth Dashiells aka ‘Cigar’)
4801 Coastal Highway
Ocean City, Maryland 21842
410-723-2900
Group Name: ‘UMES ALUMNI’
Cost: $89.00/night plus tax (2 queen beds, microwave/refrigerator); $69 per night (2 queen beds ONLY)
1st night deposit will go on credit card
Reservation Deadline: January 5, 2008
Two-night minimum stay
Breakfast buffet and restaurant on premises