University of Maryland Eastern Shore

HOMECOMING 2007

February 18-25, 2007

Hotel Information

Schedule of Events and Activities

Sunday, February 18, 2007

 

Interfaith Alliance Fair

Student Services Center

Rotunda- 2 PM

Be a part of an organization that will provide coordination and direction to your interfaith values in the UMES Community.

           

SGA Homecoming Fun Fair

Student Services Center

Rotunda– 4 PM

Get Ready UMES! Homecoming is here!

Face-painting, Games, Prizes, Music and Fun!

 

 

 

Monday, February 19, 2007

 

Freshman Class Lunch Time Fun

Student Services Center

Rotunda– Noon

 

UMES Homecoming Idol

Student Services Center

Theater– 7 PM

Cost: $1 per student (UMES Students Only)

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

 

International Market Place

Student Services Center

Rotunda– 11 AM

In celebration of Homecoming and Black History Month,

join the International Student Association in a celebration

of International Culture and Heritage.

 

Sophomore Class Lunch Time Fun

Student Services Center

Rotunda– Noon

 

Homecoming Fashion Show

Performing Arts Center

Auditorium- 8 PM

Cost: $8 per student (UMES Students Only)

 

 

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

 

6th Annual Black History Symposium

Richard A. Henson Center

Ballroom– 9 AM

 

Junior Class Lunch Time Fun

Student Services Center

Rotunda– Noon

 

Homecoming 2007 Concert

William P. Hytche Athletic Center

Main Arena- 7 PM

Cost: $20 per UMES Student (one ticket only)

            $35 each additional ticket/Public price

 

 

Thursday, February 22, 2007

 

Senior Class Lunch Time Fun

Student Services Center

Rotunda– 12 Noon

 

Homecoming Spirit Rally and

Class vs. Class Basketball Game

Tawes Gymnasium

Main Arena– 8 PM

Students will enjoy free candy, competitions, and great giveaways while watching the parade of athletes, organizations and banners. The Pom Pons will perform their dance routines as well. Plus, much more!  Sponsored by the Student Government Association.

 

UMES National Alumni Association Meet and Greet

Student Services Center

Multi-purpose Room- 7 PM

Alumni and Students– Come share the HAWK spirit for an evening of networking and fun. Sponsored by the National Alumni Association and The Office of Alumni Affairs.

 

 

Friday, February 23, 2007

 

President’s Prayer Breakfast

Student Services Center

Ballroom– 8:30 AM

$35 per person

 

Alumni Central

Student Services Center

HAWKS’ NEST– Noon until 6 PM

Check in and register for all of the weekend’s Alumni activities! Alumni, 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.

 

Alumni Expo and Showcase

Richard A. Henson Center

Lobby– 9AM to 1 PM

Students join Alumni as they highlight their professional expertise and encourage current students to peruse career opportunities in various fields of endeavor. Sponsored by the National Alumni Association.

 

Alumni and Student Leaders Luncheon

Richard A. Henson Center

Ballroom– Noon until 2 PM

Alumni and Student Leaders are invited to a motivational luncheon designed to encourage current student leaders for the future. Invitation Only Please.

 

Student Government Lunch Time Fun

Student Services Center

Rotunda– Noon

 

Alumni Challenge Bowling Match

Student Services Center

Bowling Lanes– 1 PM

Join Alumni to challenge, in fun, the UMES Women’s Bowling Team. Please contact Chuck Laws at cjlaws@verizon.net for more information.

 

“Stomp the Homecoming Yard!” Step Show

William P. Hytche Athletics Center

Main Arena- 7 PM

Cost: $10 per person

Who will be the 2007 Homecoming Step Show champions!

 

UMES National Alumni Association

Hall of Excellence Banquet and Dance Fundraiser

Richard A. Henson Center

Ballroom- 7:30 PM

Cost: $60 per person

Join the UMES National Alumni Association as they recognize Alumni achievements at this fundraising awards banquet and dance.

           

Homecoming Party

Tawes Gymnasium

Main Arena- 9 PM

Cost: $15 per UMES student

$20 Each additional ticket/Public price

 

 

 

  

Saturday, February 24, 2007

 

President’s Welcome Back Breakfast

Richard A. Henson Center

Ballroom- 8 AM

Join President Thelma B. Thompson, Ph. D., as she host a welcome back breakfast for Alumni and shares recent University accomplishments.

 

National Alumni Association Annual Meeting

Richard A. Henson Center

Ballroom– 9 AM

Come meet your newly installed National Alumni Association Officers and hear the Association’s vision for the future.

 

Human Ecology Recognition and Scholarship Brunch

Student Services Center

Multi-purpose Room– 11 AM

For more information, please contact Dr. Shirley Hymon-Parker at (410) 651-6056 or via e-mail: shparker@umes.edu

Invitation Only Please.

 

Agriculture Alumni Luncheon

Student Services Center

Oasis -Noon

For more information, please contact Dr. George Shorter at (410) 651-6193 or via e-mail: gsshorterr@umes.edu

Invitation Only Please.

 

Mr. and Miss University of Maryland Eastern Shore Reunion Tea

Student Services Center

Queens’ Gallery- 11 AM

Our past Kings, Queens, SGA Presidents and Vice Presidents are invited to a reunion reception before the basketball game. Invitation Only Please.

 

Old School Pep Rally

Tawes Gymnasium

Main Arena– 12:30 PM

Revive your HAWK spirit at the pre-game pep rally– Old School Style.

 

Homecoming Basketball Game

UMES HAWKS vs. Morgan State University Bears

William P. Hytche Athletics Center

Main Arena- Doors open at Noon

Women’s Basketball– 2 PM

Men’s Basketball– 4 PM

Cost: $15 per person

 

Alumni Post-Game Jazzin’ Jubilee

Student Service Center

Ballroom- Immediately following the game (6 PM)

Join fellow Alumni in this exciting post-game networking reception. Light refreshments will be severed. Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs.

 

Homecoming Late Night Comedy Show

Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center

Auditorium- 9 PM

Cost: $8 per person

 

Sunday, February 25, 2007

 

Student Government  Association

Ladies Powder Puff  and Men’s Flag Football Games

Cappy Anderson Football Stadium

Ladies– 2 PM and Men’s– 4 PM

(In case of bad weather, activities will be moved to Tawes Gymnasium.)

 

 

 

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 the UMES Childcare Developmental staff.

 

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

All tickets available at Hawk Center, 2nd Floor, Student Services Center.
For tickets, please call: (410) 651-7747