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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 COMPLIMENTARY DEPARTMENT RECEPTIONS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 LADY BULLDOGS vs. HARRIS STOWE STATE LUNCHEON 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. HOMECOMING GOLF TOURNEY COLLEGE, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 11:30 a.m. - Coburn Dining Room, Barefoot Student Union Building Chi Omega 8:30 a.m. - Highland Green, Jackson 2:00 p.m. - Fred Delay Gymnasium A celebration for Union’s faithful alumni and friends who have evidenced a love for Chi Omega alumni and their families and collegiates will meet at the Chi Omega lodge. Come join us for a great day of golf. Cost will be $25 per person which includes Get in on the action. Support our Lady Bulldogs. Features of halftime include Christian higher education through their generous inclusion of Union University in For more information please contact Dr. Ann Singleton at 731-661-5387 or via e-mail green fees, cart and registration. Pre-registration is required by Friday, October the presentation of Union’s Homecoming Queen and court. New inductees to their estate plans. Your attendance will give us an opportunity to say “Thank You” [email protected]. 26. For more information contact Ms. Belinda Moss, toll-free 1-800-338-6644 or the Union University Sports Hall of Fame will be recognized as well as the in a personal way. Reservation Required. locally 661-5208. 1967-1968 Bulldog basketball team. *Business Attire McAfee School of Business Business alumni will be greeted by faculty and staff in the Blasingame Academic BULLDOGS vs. CAMPBELLSVILLE Complex. For more information contact Mrs. Judy Leforgee at 731-661-5357 or via e- HOMECOMING REUNION BRUNCH ROBERT PINSKY, FORMER POET LAUREATE mail [email protected]. 10:00 a.m. - Coburn Dining Room, Barefoot Student Union Building UNIVERSITY, CAMPELLSVILLE, 12:00 - Madison County Library Alumni and friends can chat, mingle and enjoy a brunch with Union faculty, staff School of Nursing KENTUCKY 3:30 - Harvey Hall, Barefoot Student Union Building and administration. There will be no charge for this special time. Make your plans Join Dr. Tim Smith, Dean of the School of Nursing, and other faculty, staff and School For more information contact Mrs. Suzanne Nadaskay 731-661-5356 or via e-mail to come back, visit with friends from the and tour the campus to see all the 4:00 p.m. – Fred Delay [email protected]. of Nursing alumni in their new campus home, White Hall. Please take this opportunity wonderful changes taking place. Gymnasium to tour the building and see state-of-the-art equipment and technology. For more The Bulldogs are back SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE DINNER information please contact Dr. Tim Smith at 731-661-5200 or via e-mail [email protected]. UNION UNIVERSITY “ARTS IN THE PARK” again with a nationally competitive team 6:30 p.m. - Coburn Dining Room, Barefoot Student Union Building Language Department and Institute for International and Intercultural Studies 11:30 a.m. - “The Grove,” next to Coburn Dining Room Located in H-41, Penick Academic Complex. For all alumni and friends. For more that’s sure to please. Make advanced reservations by calling Ms. Belinda Moss toll free 1-800-338-6644 Food, fun and activities for the entire Union family. Art Show and Sale by Union Presentation of the information contact Mrs. Carol Johnson at 731-661-5057 or via e-mail [email protected]. or locally at 661-5208. Reservations are due by Friday, October 26. Dinner cost is alums; including book signings, pottery, sculpture, paintings, jewelry and more. coveted Presidential $15 per person. School of Education Don’t miss this rare opportunity to purchase gifts for the holidays or for yourself. Homecoming Cup will take *Business Attire Coffee and dessert will be provided for your enjoyment. Dessert “Meet and Greet” Reception will be held in Room 42, Blasingame Academic place at half-time. Join us as we honor Union’s fi nest sports legends. This year’s inductees include the Complex. Contact Mrs. Patti Todd at 731-661-5372 or via e-mail [email protected] for following: additional information. PRE-GAME TAILGATE IN THE GROVE • M.C. Joyner Jr., ’36 (posthumously) - Union University football standout 11:30 a.m. - “The Grove,” next to Coburn Dining Room School of Christian Studies • Mr. Buford Matlock, ‘50 - Union University football standout Meet up with your old friends. From the minute you arrive you will fi nd fun and Alumni, students, faculty, and area pastors are welcome to a time of fellowship around • Jeff Richie, ‘66 - Union University basketball standout entertainment for all ages! the advancement of the Kingdom of Christ through Union University. Please join us for a • Ms. Michelle Street Czapp, ‘97 - Lady Bulldogs basketball standout and NAIA complimentary dessert reception at the Ryan Center for Biblical Studies located on the • Food, snacks and concessions for sale by campus and Greek organizations. All-American third fl oor of Jennings Hall. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Christy Young Come get a taste of West Tennessee’s best cookin’ including • Mr. Luis Ortiz, ’04 - Union University baseball standout and professional at 731-661-5117 or via e-mail [email protected]. barbecue, ribs, chicken, burgers, sides baseball player and delicious desserts. • Bulldogs Basketball Team of 1967-1968 - Head Coach- Bill Henry, Assistant Biology Department • Our fi rst ever “Family Coach-Bobby Carter; Players: Robert Alderson, David Baker, Ron Bradley, Ed A complimentary reception in the all-new White Hall, fi rst fl oor Conference Room (Room Olympics.” Bring the entire Braley, Bob Crum, Dave Gray, Ken Hane, Hank Kennedy, Gary Knupp, David 112). For all biology alumni, faculty, staff, and students. Don’t miss this special time to family and get in the spirit. Face Lewis, David Marsh, Dick Palmer, Earnest Pruitt, Dan Rudesill, Williard (Woody) tour the new facility and catch up on exciting events at Union. For more information painting, temporary tattoos, as Rush, Lonnie Searcy, Bob Snyder, Charles Taylor, and Dennis Wilson please contact Mrs. Deena DeCourt 731-661-5596 or via e-mail [email protected] or you well as other games. may contact Dr. Mark Bolyard the new of the biology department at 731-661-6586 • Buy memorabilia at the alumni FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 or via e-mail [email protected]. tent. • Kids can enjoy infl atables, Department of Engineering THE JOHNNIE TRIBBLE SHEPARD ARCHIVES AND pony rides and a petting zoo. Penick Academic Complex, B-36. For all alumni, friends and current students. For more GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH CENTER RECEPTION GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH CENTER RECEPTION information contact Dr. Randal Schwindt at 731-661-5594 or via e-mail [email protected]. So dress in Union red and white, 3:00 p.m. - Emma Waters Summar Library, Penick Academic Complex Union University Athletes Past and bring your lawn chair and get Come by and enjoy the Shepard Center ambiance. Explore the rich heritage of ready to cheer the “Dawgs” on! Union University and investigate the resources available for genealogical research. Come visit with all university coaches, players and athletic staff. Get reacquainted with friends and reminisce about days gone by. To be held in the small gym, I Am Ready to Celebrate… Penick Academic Complex. For more information please contact Ms. Teresa Sign me up for Homecoming 2007. ALUMNI AWARDS DINNER Thomas at 731-661-5325 or via e-mail [email protected]. 6:00 p.m. - Coburn Dining Room, Barefoot Student Union Building Name: Class Year: A special time set aside to honor our alumni who have made outstanding Union University Stage Band/Jazz Band contributions to their communities, professions and to Union University as well. Gather in the band rehearsal hall of Jennings for a wonderful West Tennessee Street: Please join us on this special occasion. Cost for the dinner is $14 per person. For barbeque and rehearsal. Cost per person $10 including dessert and drink. Additional more information or to make reservations please call Ms. Belinda Moss toll free warm up at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morn ing. At 1:00 p.m., entertain our alumni and City, State, Zip: Check if new address: 1-800-338-6644 or locally 661-5208. Reservations are due by Monday, October 29. friends with a brief concert at “Arts in the Park” and at *Business Attire 2:00 p.m., you will play for both the Lady Phone Number: (Day) (Evening) Bulldogs game and the Bulldogs game. The fi ve award categories are: The Distinguished Faculty/Staff Award, The E-mail: What a hit! Distinguished Alumnus Award, The Distinguished Service Award, The Honorary Alumnus Award, and The Outstanding Young Achiever Award. Reservations may be made by check or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) and payable to Union University. Please mail the registration card along with your payment to the address below. You may also register online at www.uu.edu. If you cannot attend, please mail us your updated information card.

Please include number of persons attending each event. Lodging: Hotel accommodations have been blocked at a special Union rate. Just mention _____ 50 Year Reunion Luncheon - $12 per person Union University’s Homecoming when _____ Sports Hall of Fame Dinner - $15 per person making your reservations! _____ Alumni Awards Dinner - $14 per person _____ Homecoming Golf Tourney - $25 per person Union’s Host Hotels: Doubletree Hotel, Old English Inn, Union University 1770 Hwy 45 By-Pass, 2267 N. Highland Ave. Offi ce of Alumni Services 731-664-6900 731-668-1571 1050 Union University Drive Union rate $69, Union Rate $55, Jackson, Tennessee 38305 plus tax plus tax 731-661-5208 or 1-800-338-6644 CLASS OF STUDENT EVENTS MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 STUDENT ART EXHIBIT Penick Academic Complex Student artwork will be set up in the main hallway for all to enjoy. 19581958 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 THE EIGHTH ANNUAL “COSTUME COFFEE HOUSE” FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 7:00-9:30 p.m. - Hurt Commons FIFTY-YEAR REUNION Come dressed in your best friendly costume, sing your heart out with karaoke and enter the best-dressed costume contest. Try your hand at pumpkin carving, or sit The Class of 1958 will gather at Union University to renew back, relax and enjoy the free treats and Level Grounds specialty coffee drinks. old acquaintances, bring back fond memories and rekindle friendships. Enjoyment for all! Check out the schedule of THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 events and be sure to mark your calendar. ANNUAL HOMECOMING CONCERT 9:00 a.m. – Registration for Homecoming Chapel in the Foyer of G.M. 8:00 p.m. - G. M. Savage Memorial Chapel Savage Memorial Chapel We’ve moved out of Coburn and into the chapel to enjoy these amazing artists who will come together for the biggest homecoming concert yet! 10:00 a.m. – The Class of 1958 will be honored in the Homecoming Chapel • Shane & Shane: Native Texans Shane Barnard and Shane Everett not only The highly revered 50-Year Reunion Commemorative Medallion will be presented share the same name but also a love for leading worship. These former to each member of the Class of 1958 present. Texas A & M Aggies have gained quite a following by touring colleges 11:30 a.m. – 50-Year Reunion Luncheon and conferences, as well as leading worship at youth camps like Kanakuk, Mission Discovery, Pine Cove and Cross Camp. Shane & Shane’s infectious Cost will be $12 per person and will be held in Coburn Dining Room of the Hyran songs continue to capture the attention of university students nationwide, E. Barefoot Student Union Building. and their fi fth album “Pages” (released in August 2007) is no exception. WE’RE SAVING 12:30 p.m. – Chartered bus tour to the former Union downtown campus Successful albums, though, have not stopped Shane & Shane from their fi rst There will be plenty of time for fellowship, reminiscing and strolling the campus. love: leading worship. In fact, “the Shanes” still regularly lead worship for Breakaway Ministries’ weekly Bible study, which is attended by 3,000-6,000 A 6:00 p.m. – Alumni Awards Dinner & M University students. YOURYOUR Special recognition for the Class of 1958. Cost will be $14 per person. • Bebo Norman: Norman is no stranger to the university scene or Union University for that matter. The Dove Award-winning and multi-time nominee 8:00 p.m. – Hospitality Room for the Class of 1958 has been performing for nearly a decade and his sixth studio release To be held in the Fireside Room of Old English Inn. Be sure not to miss this time “Between the Dreaming and Coming True” was released in September 2006 to sit, visit and enjoy your friends of days gone by. to wonderful reviews. SSEEAATT • Alli Rogers is an independent artist who got her start in the music industry at the tender age of 16. With her sophomore release, “The Day of Small REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.UU.EDU Things,” Alli has slipped into the skin of those in need to share with eloquent verse about hope, grace and the struggle of the human heart. The Iowa native moved to Nashville four years ago and has now released two critically hailed albums and has taken great strides in developing her own musical

NO POSTAGE character and unique sound. For more information on Alli, please visit www. Non-Profi t Org. NECESSARY allirogers.com or www.myspace.com/allirogers. U.S. Postage IF MAILED We are pleased to welcome Shane & Shane, Bebo Norman, and PAID IN THE Permit No. 608 UNITED STATES Alli Rogers as our featured artists for the Union University 2007 Homecoming Concert! Jackson, TN Offi ce of Alumni Services 1050 Union University Drive FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Jackson, TN 38305 ON-CAMPUS DRIVE-IN BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS PERMIT NO. 402 JACKSON, TN MOVIE 8:30 p.m. - Great Lawn POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE A massive outdoor screen, free food and a great fi lm. Join the Student Government Association as they Office of Alumni Services host an on-campus, drive-in style UNION UNIVERSITY movie on the Great Lawn. Bring a blanket — but not your car — and 1050 Union University Drive join the rest of the student body as JACKSON, TN 38305-9901 well as alums and their families for a great night.

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