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Homecoming Weekend October 21–23, 2011 Contents All-Alumni Events 2 All-Alumni Events 5 and Affinity Group Events 5 Class of 1961 50th Anniversary & Golden Alumni Reunion Friday, Oct. 21 5 Class of 1966 45th Anniversary (includes classes of 1964, 1965 & 1967) Homecoming Check-In 5 Class of 1976 35th Anniversary 10 a.m.–7 p.m. 5 Class of 2001 10th Anniversary Commuter Lounge, Moseley Center 6 Class of 2006 5th Anniversary Make your first stop Check-In Central to pick up event tickets, see schedules for the weekend and get answers to your questions. Be sure to bring your 6 alpha Chi Omega 10th Anniversary business card to let us turn it into a distinctive Elon luggage tag! 6 Band Alumni 6 Catholic Campus Ministry Alumni Golf Tournament hosted by the Phoenix Club 6 department of Mathematics and Statistics 11 a.m. (lunch); noon (shotgun start) The Challenge Golf Club, Graham, N.C. 6 department of and Event Management Contact Jennifer Tucci ’09 ([email protected] or (336) 278-6503) to pre-register. 7 elon Black Alumni Network & Please provide your name, class year, full mailing address, phone number and NPHC Organization Reunions handicap for flighting purposes. If you have a foursome, please be sure to include 7 all EBAN Events the players’ names. Tickets: $75 per person (includes cart and greens fees, lunch, 7 alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 20th Anniversary entry gift, beverage tickets and awards). Registration deadline: Oct. 14. 7 delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 30th Anniversary Campus Bus Tours 7 Gospel Choir 35th Anniversary 2–3:15 p.m. 7 Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 25th Anniversary Depart from Boney Fountain (east side of Moseley Center) 7 Periclean Scholars See how our beautiful campus continues to grow on these narrated tours led by 7 Phi Mu/Pi Kappa Tau 40th Anniversary President Emeritus J. Earl Danieley ’46 and Barry Bradberry ’75, associate dean 8 Pi Kappa Phi 10th Rechartering Anniversary of admissions and financial planning. Sign up early, as space is limited. 8 sigma Alpha Omega 10th Anniversary Elon 2.0: Success After Elon 8 sigma Phi Epsilon 2–3:15 p.m. 8 student Government Association Studio B, McEwen Communications Building 8 Zeta Tau Alpha/Delta Upsilon Kappa School of Communications alumni offer their expertise to current students 40th Anniversary about finding that first job, networking within the profession and how 8 Women’s Track 10th Anniversary their Elon experiences enhanced their professional careers. 9 Homecoming Hotel Accommodations School of Communications Alumni Reception 9 Information 3:15–4:15 p.m. 10 Campus map McEwen Communications Building Lobby Students, faculty and staff in the School of Communications welcome our visiting alumni. This is an opportunity for alumni to reconnect with former classmates and professors and network with current students.

Illustrations by Sarah Beth Costello ’11

2 The College Admissions Process: Everything Corey Smith Concert You & Your Student Need to Know 9 p.m. 4:30–5:30 p.m. Academic Village Lawn Location TBD Since the 2003 release of his debut album, “Undertones,” singer-songwriter Join Greg Zaiser ’90 G’95, dean of admissions, and Barry Bradberry ’75, associate Corey Smith has been flying under the radar, attracting an enthusiastic dean of admissions and financial planning, for an overview of college admissions grassroots following with an American sound that’s all his own. requirements and what your student should be doing to prepare.

Martha & Spencer Love School of Business Alumni Panel Discussion Saturday, Oct. 22 4:45 p.m. LaRose Digital Theatre, Koury Business Center Homecoming Check-In Business alumni will share career advice and personal insights about 8 a.m.–1 p.m. how their Elon experiences prepared them for life after college. Commuter Lounge, Moseley Center Didn’t pick up your tickets and information on Friday? Be sure to stop by Check-In Martha & Spencer Love School of Business Central on Saturday to pick up your Homecoming packet, including event tickets. Silver Anniversary Reception NOTE: Football tickets not picked up by the close of check-in will be available 6:15 p.m. beginning at 2 p.m. at the Homecoming Will Call tent near the Alan J. White Burbridge Atrium, Koury Business Center Bell Tower. Tickets will NOT be available at the ’s Will Call window. Students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to celebrate the Love School’s successes of the past 25 years. This is a great opportunity for alumni to reconnect Elon Alumni Association Awards Ceremony with former classmates and professors and to network with current students. 9 a.m. Whitley Auditorium National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show All alumni are invited to the presentation of the 2011 Alumni Association Awards, the 7 p.m. university’s premier recognition of alumni achievement. A reception will follow the ceremony. Alumni Gym This year’s recipients are: Don’t miss this chance to watch our NPHC undergraduate and alumni groups showcase • Distinguished Alumnus of the Year: Thomas W. Amick ’69 P’13 their talents during the Greek Wars step show. In addition to the undergraduate Greek • Distinguished Alumnus of the Year: Samuel L. Burke ’89 competition, alumni will participate in an old-school stroll-off sure to bring back those Greek • Distinguished Alumna of the Year: Shelly Skeens Hazel ’78 LP’09 Life memories. Tickets: $5 per person; available through pre-registration and at the door. • Young Alumnus of the Year: Joshua D. Voss ’01 • Young Alumnus of the Year: Daniel J. Watts ’04 Rally Elon • Service to Church and Society: Sir Walter L. Mack ’89 8-8:45 p.m. • Distinguished Service to Elon: Amy Thomas Hendrickson ’69 and Jay A. Hendrickson ’71 Rhodes Stadium • Distinguished Service to Elon: Dot S. and Zac T. Walker ’60 Join members of the Elon community for food, fun, fireworks and a historic announcement by President Leo M. Lambert. Stop Hunger Now Service Event 9–11 a.m. Instant Laughter: An Evening of Improvisation East Gym 9 p.m. Join faculty, staff, alumni and students for this Homecoming tradition during which Yeager Recital Hall, Center for the Arts we will package 30,000 high-protein, dehydrated meals that will be delivered to Join a talented group of Elon performing arts majors for a fun-filled evening of fast- areas in need around the world. Friends and family are welcome to attend. paced comedy, much of which will be inspired by suggestions from the audience. Proceeds support the Department of Performing Arts. Tickets: $10 per person. School of Education Alumni Gathering 10:30 a.m.–noon Young Alumni Mooney Building 9–11 p.m. Education alumni are invited to reconnect with the school’s faculty, staff and current The Fat Frogg Bar and Grill, Elon, N.C. students. The gathering includes wisdom sessions designed for teachers working at the You’re invited to join fellow graduates from 2001-11 on the patio at The Fat elementary, middle and high school levels. Alumni also can learn more about how earning Frogg to reconnect with one another and reminisce about your Elon days. Light a master’s degree can enhance their teaching careers. Check for reunion updates on the appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be available. Be one of the first school’s alumni Facebook page (search: Elon University School of Education Alumni). to arrive and receive a special Elon Homecoming 2011 stadium cup!

3 Elon vs. University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 3 p.m. Rhodes Stadium Help us show the Southern Conference what Elon spirit is all about in this televised contest between the Phoenix and the Mocs! New Head Coach Jason Swepson and preseason All-Americans Rodney Austin and Aaron Mellette need your support, so bring your LOUDEST outdoor voice and sport your maroon as we cheer the Phoenix to a Homecoming victory! Tickets: $20 per person; to sit with your decade or affinity group, please indicate your seating preference on the enclosed registration form or the online registration form. Ordering deadline: Oct. 14.

Elon vs. Georgia Southern (men’s soccer) 7 p.m. Rudd Field Keep your Elon spirit flowing after the football game! Join reigning Southern Conference Player of the Year Chris Thomas and the Phoenix for an exciting evening of soccer.

Instant Laughter: An Evening of Improvisation 8 p.m. Yeager Recital Hall, Center for the Arts See the Friday, Oct. 21, listing for details.

Sunday, Oct. 23

Tailgating Newman Center Open House 12:30–2:30 p.m. 9:30–11:30 a.m. Be a part of the pregame excitement with a reunion or with your own group of Holland House, South Campus alumni friends! Tailgating locations for class and affinity group reunions include: Take a tour of the home of Elon’s Campus Catholic Ministries. For alumni who remember Holland House in its former location and use as the president’s home on Haggard Avenue, • Tailgate Area: Class of 1966 don’t miss this chance to view the building in its new location across the railroad tracks. • Harper Center Lot: Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Phi Omega, Band Alumni, Catholic Campus Ministries, Pi Kappa Phi Gospel Choir Service & Reception 10 a.m. • Between Rudd and Hunt Fields: Class of 1976, Phi Mu/Pi Kappa Whitley Auditorium Tau & Zeta Tau Alpha/Delta Upsilon Kappa with Kappa Sigma Enjoy the musical performances and artistic expressions of the Gospel Choir, • Moseley Center Lot: Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Elon Black which is celebrating its 35th anniversary. The Rev. Wesley McLaughlin ’78, a Alumni Network, Gospel Choir, Kappa Alpha Psi, Sigma Alpha Omega founding member of the choir, will be the special guest speaker. All alumni, students and families are welcome. A commemorative reception with light • Lake Mary Nell: Department of Sport and Event Management, Women’s Track refreshments will be held on Long Patio immediately following the service. • Bank of America Drive: Department of Math and Statistics, Periclean Scholars Alumni Worship Service The Tailgate Festival Area, located on The Green behind Moseley Center, will feature 10:30 a.m. food for purchase and general seating for alumni, family and friends. Individual Elon Community Church tailgating spaces also are available for purchase in the Harper, Moseley and Join fellow graduates at a special service as we honor deceased McMichael Science Center parking lots for $5 per space. Use the online registration members of the Elon alumni community. form to reserve your spot. NOTE: Tailgating outside the designated areas is not permitted, and only beer and wine are allowed per Town of Elon laws.

4 Protestant Worship Service Elon vs. Western Carolina (women’s soccer) 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Holt Chapel, South Campus Rudd Field Staff from the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life will lead a service that is Building upon last ’s semifinal appearance in the Southern Conference Tournament, the ecumenical in nature and open to all members of our community. A coffee/bagel Phoenix, led by sophomore sensation Chelsey Stark, look forward to another high-flying year. fellowship precedes the service at 10:30 a.m. in the basement of Holt Chapel. Catholic Mass Phoenix Hoops Preview 6 & 9 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Elon Community Church Alumni Gym Father Gerry Waterman will celebrate two Masses for students, alumni, families and friends. Don’t miss this chance to see the men’s and women’s basketball teams in action before the season begins. It’s also a great chance to meet new women’s Head Coach Charlotte Smith and her staff! Immediately following the event, players will be available for autographs.

Class Reunion and Affinity Group Events

Class of 1961 50th Anniversary & Golden Alumni Reunion Class of 1966 Dinner Golden Alumni Luncheon & Class of 1961 Induction Saturday, Oct. 22, 7:30–9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, noon The Cutting Board, Burlington, N.C. McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center Join fellow alumni from 1964 to ‘67 for a celebratory dinner with family Members of the Class of 1961 and all Elon graduates who have previously celebrated and friends featuring buffet-style dining and a cash bar. Dressy casual their 50th class reunion are invited to attend. The Class of 1961 will be honored as attire. Tickets: included in package price; see registration form. its members are inducted into the Golden Alumni Group. Tickets: no charge for members of the Class of 1961 and a guest; $15 per person for Class of 1960 and earlier. Class of 1976 35th Anniversary Special shuttle service to and from Moseley Center will be available for Alumni Golf Tournament hosted by the Phoenix Club Golden Alumni, members of the Order of the Oak and the Class of 1961. See Friday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. (lunch); noon (shotgun start) the information section of this brochure for further details (p. 9). The Challenge Golf Club, Graham, N.C. See All-Alumni Event section for details. Class of 1961 Reception & Dinner Friday, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m. Tailgating Johnston Hall Alumni Center, South Campus Saturday, Oct. 22, 12:30–2:30 p.m. It’s hard to believe that 50 years have passed since the Class of 1961 graduated! Between Rudd and Hunt Fields Members of this year’s Golden Alumni class invite their friends from adjacent Tickets: included in package price; see registration form. class years to join them for this special event. Tickets: $35 per person. Class of 1976 Reception Class of 1966 45th Anniversary Saturday, Oct. 22, 8 p.m.–midnight (includes classes of 1964, 1965 & 1967) Ramada Inn Alamance Room, Burlington, N.C. Class of 1966 Reception & Dinner Enjoy great refreshments, music and fun as you spend the night reminiscing about Friday, Oct. 21, 7–10 p.m. your many Elon adventures. Family and friends are welcome to help celebrate our Isabella Cannon Room, Center for the Arts 35th class reunion. Tickets: included in package price; see registration form. Members of the Class of 1966 will celebrate with classmates from 1964 to ‘67 over a dinner. The event will feature a live DJ and a cash bar for friends and family to Class of 2001 10th Anniversary enjoy. Dressy casual attire. Tickets: included in package price; see registration form. Young Alumni Party Friday, Oct. 21, 9–11 p.m. Class of 1966 Tailgating The Fat Frogg Bar & Grill, Elon, N.C. Saturday, Oct. 22, 12:30–2:30 p.m. See All-Alumni Event section for details. Tailgate Festival Area

5 Class of 2001 Pre-Tailgating Breakfast Formal Chapter Meeting Saturday, Oct. 22, 9:30–11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m. Martha S. and Carl H. Lindner Hall Front Patio LaRose Digital Theatre, Koury Business Center Join your classmates for a celebratory breakfast with family and friends featuring Alumnae staying in the area Sunday night are invited to attend buffet-style dining and a cash mimosa bar. All registrants will receive a special Elon Iota Psi’s weekly chapter meeting. Sisters only, please. Homecoming 2011 stadium cup. Tickets: $15 per person; $8 per child ages 6-12. Band Alumni Class of 2006 5th Anniversary Fire of the Carolinas Homecoming Rehearsal Young Alumni Party Friday, Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 9–11 p.m. Phoenix Club Fields, South Campus The Fat Frogg Bar & Grill, Elon, N.C. Alumni band members are invited to support Elon’s Fire of the Carolinas marching band as it See All-Alumni Event section for details. prepares for the Homecoming performance. The rehearsal takes place on the Phoenix Club Sports Fields behind Johnston Hall Alumni Center on South Campus (see map on p. 10-11). Class of 2006 Social featuring The Audrey Band Saturday, Oct. 22, 7–9:30 p.m. Band Reunion Dinner Harden Clubhouse, South Campus Friday, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m. Join your classmates for a celebratory five-year reunion party with live The Cutting Board, Burlington music from The Audrey Ball Band. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and N.C. Band alumni of all eras are invited to spend an evening reminiscing and souvenir Class of 2006 reunion water bottle. Tickets: $20 per person. reconnecting with friends. Family members are welcome to attend.

Alpha Chi Omega 10th Anniversary Tailgating Dessert Reception Saturday, Oct. 22, 12:30–2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 7–9 p.m. Harper Center Lot Alpha Chi Omega House, Loy Center Socialize with fellow band alumni at the David Rich ‘87 tailgate tent. Food The collegiate sisters of Iota Psi Chapter welcome our alumnae back to will be available for purchase at the Tailgate Festival Area. campus in honor of our 10th anniversary! Meet members of your Alpha Chi Omega “families,” tour the house and reconnect with fellow alumnae Catholic Campus Ministry at this casual event. Significant others and families are welcome. Tailgating Saturday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Sisterhood Brunch Harper Center Lot Saturday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Room 212, Caroline D. McCoy Commons (The Oaks) Department of Mathematics and Statistics Alpha Chi Omega alumnae are encouraged to attend this sisters-only 10th anniversary Fourth-Annual Department Alumni Tailgating celebration event. Take a trip down memory lane with a special presentation Saturday, Oct. 22, 12:30–2:30 p.m. and ceremony to celebrate the legacy we’ve built! Tickets: $15 per person. Near “Rising Phoenix” statue on Bank of America Drive Visit with old and new math and stats students and faculty at this annual . Tailgating We’ll be serving hot dogs, and lots of other treats. We’ll also be Saturday, Oct. 22, 1–2:30 p.m. ordering math and stats T-shirts that may be picked up at the event. If you would Harper Center Lot like to order one, please send a check for $12 with your size written in the “memo” Drop by the Alpha Chi Omega tent for snacks and games as you prepare for the section by Oct. 6 to Dr. Crista Arangala, 2320 Campus Box, Elon, NC 27244. Homecoming football game! Significant others and families are welcome. Department of Sport and Event Management Farewell Breakfast Sport and Event Management Alumni Tailgating Sunday, Oct. 23, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 12:30–2:30 p.m. Biscuitville, Burlington, N.C. Lake Mary Nell Before leaving for home, partake in our favorite Sunday morning tradition – The Department of Sport and Event Management (formerly Leisure and Sport Management) Biscuitville breakfast. We will meet at the Biscuitville located at 1700 South Church invites all alumni to join faculty, staff and current students for lunch before the game. Street (not the one by KMart). This pay-on-your-own event is a great way to cap a weekend of sisterly bonding! Significant others and families are welcome.

6 Continued after registration form (p. 7). Homecoming Weekend Event Registration Form | Oct. 21–23, 2011

Registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 14

register online: Mail form to: fax to: Questions? elon.edu/homecoming Homecoming 2011 (336) 278-7456 Need more information? Elon Alumni Association visit elon.edu/homecoming 2600 Campus Box email [email protected] Elon, NC 27244 call (877) 784-3566 or (336) 278-7500 Destination: Elon Event cost × Number attending = Total cost Elon Homecoming 2011 Event Registration Everything You Need to Know [ Please Print ] About College Admissions »» ...... No charge

Full name (Please print your full name, including your maiden name, if applicable) Love School of Business Alumni Panel Discussion »» ...... No charge Preferred class year Preferred name for nametag Love School of Business Silver Anniversary Reception Address »» ...... No charge

National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show City State ZIP »» $5/person ...... × = $

Email Instant Laughter: An Evening of Improvisation »» $10/person ...... × = $ Daytime phone Mobile phone Young Alumni Party Please list spouse and guest names as you would like them to appear on their nametags. Please include Elon »» ...... No charge graduation year and maiden name if applicable.

Name Year Saturday, Oct. 22

Name Year Alumni Association Awards Ceremony »» ...... No charge

Name Year Stop Hunger Now Meal-Packing Service Event »» ...... No charge

School of Education Alumni Gathering Friday, Oct. 21 »» ...... No charge

Elon vs. UT-Chattanooga Football Game Event cost × Number attending = Total cost »» $20/person ...... × = $

Golden Alumni Luncheon/ Check only one decade OR group for reserved seating preference: Class of 1961 Induction ’00s Delta Sigma Theta »» No charge for Class of 1961 and one guest . . . No charge ’90s Elon Black Alumni Network »» $15/person, Class of 1960 and earlier . . . . . × = $ ’80s Gospel Choir ’70s Kappa Alpha Psi Campus Bus Tours ’60s Phi Mu/Pi Kappa Tau »» ...... No charge Golden (’61 & earlier) Pi Kappa Phi Alpha Chi Omega Sigma Alpha Omega School of Communications Alpha Phi Alpha Women’s Track Wisdom Session Alpha Sigma Alpha Zeta Tau Alpha/Delta Upsilon Kappa »» ...... No charge

Instant Laughter: An Evening School of Communications of Improvisation Alumni Reception »» $10/person ...... × = $ »» ...... No charge Event cost × Number attending = Total cost Event cost × Number attending = Total cost

Farewell Breakfast Sunday, Oct. 23 »» ...... Pay at venue Formal Chapter Gospel Choir Service and Reception »» ...... No charge »» ...... No charge Band Alumni Reunion Dinner at The Cutting Board Registration for special events planned for »» ...... Pay at venue affinity groups and class reunions follows. Groups that are participating in events open Catholic Campus Ministry to all alumni (i.e., football game) must register Tailgate Party for those events in the general section above. »» ...... No charge

Department of Mathematics and Statistics Tailgate Party Class of 1961 »» ...... No charge Class Reception and Dinner Department of Sport and Event Management »» $35/person ...... × = $ Tailgate Party Class of 1966 »» ...... No charge (includes Classes of 1964–67) Elon Black Alumni Network/NPHC Alumni Package including Friday Reception (includes Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Gospel Choir and Dinner, Saturday Dinner and Gift and Kappa Alpha Psi reunions) »» $60/person ...... × = $ EBAN Welcome Mixer Class of 1976 »» ...... × No charge Package including Tailgate Party and Saturday Reception Tailgate Party Ticket »» $40/person ...... × = $ »» $15/person × = $

Class of 2001 Scholarship Ticket (includes Pre-Tailgate Breakfast $10 contribution to scholarship) »» $15/person × = $ »» $35/person ...... × = $ »» $8/person children 6-12 × = $ »» children 5 and under No charge Gospel Choir Service & Reception »» ...... × No charge Class of 2006 Social Featuring The Audrey Ball Band Alpha Phi Alpha-specific events »» $20/person ...... × = $ Package including Chapter Update, Anniversary Gala, Service Alpha Chi Omega Event and Tailgate Party Dessert Reception »» $40/person ...... × = $ »» ...... No charge Alpha Phi Alpha a la carte options Sisterhood Celebration Brunch Chapter Update »» $15/person × = $ »» ...... No charge

Tailgate Party 20th Anniversary Gala Guest Ticket »» ...... No charge »» $25/person ...... × = $ Event cost × Number attending = Total cost Event cost × Number attending = Total cost

Pre-Tailgate Service Event Zeta Tau Alpha/Delta Upsilon Kappa »» ...... No charge Package including Mix ‘n’ Mingle Event, Sister Brunch, Tailgate Party, “40 Never Tailgate Party Looked So Good” Party and Gift »» $15/person × = $ »» $100/person × = $ Special Reunion T-shirt Delta Sigma Theta-specific events (included in package price; must register by Oct. 7): Select size: XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL Back to Basics Party »» ...... No charge Additional Shirts: $15/shirt ...... × = $ Select size: XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL Kappa Alpha Psi-Specific Events Select size: XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL Select size: XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL Tailgate Party »» ...... No charge “40 Never Looked So Good” Party Guest Ticket Periclean Scholars Alumni »» $25/person ...... × = $ Homecoming Cook-Off women’s track »» ...... No charge Friday Social Phi Mu/Pi Kappa Tau »» $10/person ...... × = $ Package including Welcome Party, Tailgate Party Sister Brunch, Tailgate Party, “40 Never Looked So Good” Party and Gift »» ...... No charge »» $100/person × = $ Special Reunion T-shirt (included in package price; register by Oct. 1): Total amount: $ Select size: XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL

Additional Shirts: $15/shirt ...... × = $ Select size: XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL Method of payment Select size: XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL (please return this form along with your payment) Select size: XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL Check (payable to Elon University) Check # “40 Never Looked So Good” Party Guest Ticket Credit card (Visa or MasterCard only) »» $25/person ...... × = $

Card # Pi Kappa Phi

Tailgate Party Expiration date V-code (3-digit number from back of card) »» $15/person × = $

Anniversary Banquet Name on card (please print) »» $25/person ...... × = $

Sigma Alpha Omega Signature Tailgate Party »» $12/person × = $

Sigma Phi Epsilon

Networking Dinner Mail to: Questions? Need more information? »» $20/person ...... × = $ Homecoming 2011 Elon Alumni Association visit elon.edu/homecoming 2600 Campus Box email [email protected] Student Government Association Elon, NC 27244 call (877) 784-3566 or (336) 278-7500 Brunch fax to: (336) 278-7456 »» ...... No charge Elon Black Alumni Network & Pre-Tailgating Community Service Event NPHC Organization Reunions Saturday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m.–noon All black graduates and alumni of the Gospel Choir and individual Alpha Phi Alpha House, Loy Center NPHC organizations celebrating reunions are invited to the Join the men of Alpha Phi Alpha as they participate in a community service project. All All-EBAN Events listed below. Special events for alumni of NPHC Greek members and alumni are encouraged to attend and wear their letters. organizations are listed under those organizations’ headings. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 30th Anniversary All EBAN Events Back to Basics Party Elon Black Alumni Network Welcome Mixer Friday, Oct. 21, 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 6–7 p.m. Location TBD North Commons, Koury Athletic Center Join the ladies of the Omicron Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, as well Enjoy light refreshments while catching up with fellow alumni and friends. as members of our Burlington Alumnae Chapter, to celebrate our 30th An update on the Elon Black Alumni Network’s latest news will be made anniversary. All alumni and friends are welcome to join the party. before we depart for the National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show. Gospel Choir 35th Anniversary National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show Gospel Choir Service & Reception Friday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. Alumni Gym Whitley Auditorium See All-Alumni Event Section for details. See All-Alumni Event Section for details.

Elon Black Alumni Network Tailgating Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 25th Anniversary Saturday, Oct. 22, 12:30–2:30 p.m. Tailgate Party Moseley Center Lot Saturday, Oct. 22, 12:30–2:30 p.m. Don’t miss this first joint tailgate among the Elon Black Alumni Network, Gospel Choir, Moseley Center Lot Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi and Delta Sigma Theta groups. Our tailgate not only will Catch up with the brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi for a pregame tailgate party. feature great , but also games for the entire family. Tickets: $15 per person. Periclean Scholars Black Alumni Network Scholarship Banquet Periclean Scholars Alumni Meeting Saturday, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 10–11 a.m. McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center Room 217, Moseley Center Join us for an elegant evening in celebration of the faculty, staff and alumni who have Graduates of the Periclean Scholars program are invited to contributed to the success of black students on Elon’s campus. We will mark the milestone this annual meeting of students and alumni. anniversaries of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (20th anniversary), Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (30th), Gospel Choir (35th) and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (25th). Semiformal attire Periclean Scholars Homecoming Cookoff expected. Tickets: $35 per person; includes $10 donation to the Black Alumni Scholarship. Saturday, Oct. 22, 12:30–2:30 p.m. Near “Rising Phoenix” statue on Bank of America Drive Gospel Choir Service & Reception All Periclean Scholars and alumni are invited to our Homecoming cookoff, Sunday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. where many Pericleans will be cooking their favorite dishes at the tent to Whitley Auditorium share. For more information, contact [email protected]. See All-Alumni Event section for details. Phi Mu/Pi Kappa Tau 40th Anniversary Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 20th Anniversary Welcome Reception State of the Chapter Update Friday, Oct. 21, 5:30–6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 3–4:30 p.m. Phi Mu House, Loy Center Alpha Phi Alpha House, Loy Center The Gamma Nu Chapter invites Phi Mu and Pi Kappa Tau alumni sisters to Sigma Delta Chapter alumni are welcome to join current members at the Alpha House the house for an update of current chapter activities and light refreshments. as they present the state of the chapter. This is for Alpha Phi Alpha members only. Tickets: included in package price; see registration form.

Sigma Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Sister Brunch 20th Anniversary Gala Saturday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 5:30–7 p.m. McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center Phi Mu and Pi Kappa Tau sisters will celebrate the sorority’s growth over the past 40 years. All alumni, family and friends are welcome to join the distinguished A special program and presentation will be made to honor and recognize the pioneers of gentlemen of the Sigma Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha as they our illustrious organization. Tickets: included in package price; see registration form. commemorate their 20th anniversary. Tickets: $25 per person. 7 Phi Mu/Pi Kappa Tau and Zeta Tau Alpha/ Zeta Tau Alpha/Delta Upsilon Kappa Delta Upsilon Kappa Tailgating 40th Anniversary Saturday, Oct. 22, 12:30–2:30 p.m. Mix ‘n’ Mingle Sisters-only Social Between Rudd and Hunt Fields Friday, Oct. 21, 4–8 p.m. Join us for a pregame celebration hosted by the Lambda Lambda Alumni Ramada Inn Carolina Ballroom, Burlington, N.C. Association of Kappa Sigma. Enjoy delicious North Carolina barbecue, The ladies of Zeta Tau Alpha and Delta Upsilon Kappa are invited to a sisters- traditional Southern sides and beverages with fellow alumni, family and only social at our reunion headquarters. We will have music, a cash bar, hors friends. Tickets: included in package price; see registration form. d’oeuvres and a one-of-a-kind slide show featuring – who else? – our Zeta girls! Tickets: included in package price; see registration form. “40 Never Looked So Good” Party featuring The Reality Show Band Saturday, Oct. 22, 8 p.m.–midnight Sister Brunch Ramada Inn, Burlington, N.C. Saturday, Oct. 22, 10–11:30 a.m. Dance the night away at this 40th anniversary celebration party co-hosted Zeta Tau Alpha House, Loy Center by Zeta Tau Alpha and Delta Upsilon Kappa. Enjoy the slammin’ sounds of Join the undergraduate chapter at the Zeta Tau Alpha house for fellowship and bonding over Motown, soul and beach music by The Reality Show Band. Dressy causal attire light refreshments and special Zeta memories. Stop by the house to meet current chapter is expected. Tickets: included in package price; see registration form. members throughout the morning. Tickets: included in package price; see registration form.

Pi Kappa Phi 10th Rechartering Anniversary Phi Mu/Pi Kappa Tau and Zeta Tau Alpha/ Brothers-only Chapter Meeting Delta Upsilon Kappa Tailgating Saturday, Oct. 22, 9–10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 12:30–2:30 p.m. Room 215, Moseley Center Between Rudd and Hunt Fields See listing under Phi Mu/Pi Kappa Tau for details. Tickets: Tailgating included in package price; see registration form. Saturday, Oct. 22, 12:30–2:30 p.m. Harper Center Lot “40 Never Looked So Good” Party featuring The Reality Show Band Tickets: $15 per person. Saturday, Oct. 22, 8 p.m.–midnight Ramada Inn, Burlington, N.C. Anniversary Banquet See listing under Phi Mu/Pi Kappa Tau for details. Tickets: Saturday, Oct. 22, 7:30–9:30 p.m. included in package price; see registration form. Room 212, Caroline D. McCoy Commons (The Oaks) Celebrate the 10th rechartering anniversary of our chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. Enjoy Women’s Track 10th Anniversary food and fellowship and reminisce about your glory days at Elon. Tickets: $25 per person. 10th Anniversary Reception Friday, Oct. 21, 7–9 p.m. Sigma Alpha Omega 10th Anniversary Harden Clubhouse, South Campus Tailgating Join fellow alumni, former coaches and current track members as we celebrate Saturday, Oct. 22, 12:30–2:30 p.m. our anniversary. Come hear what’s new with our program and share your stories Moseley Center Lot as we reminisce during the reunion kickoff. Tickets: $10 per person. Tickets: $12 per person. Tailgating Sigma Phi Epsilon Saturday, Oct. 22, 12:30–2:30 p.m. SigEp Connect Lake Mary Nell Friday, Oct. 21, 6–9 p.m. Moseley 215 This special event aims to build stronger connections between SigEp alumni and the undergraduate chapter, and to enable brothers on both sides to build their professional networks. Tickets: $20 per person; includes dinner.

Student Government Association Alumni Brunch Saturday, Oct. 22, 10–11:15 a.m. Room 221A, Moseley Center Join current SGA leadership and Assistant Vice President Jana Lynn Patterson, faculty advisor, for a light brunch and opportunity to reconnect.

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Hotel Rate (does not include tax) Phone Comfort Suites // Graham // 769 Woody Drive $74.95–$84.95 (336) 221-9199 Comfort Suites // Whitsett // 1102 Sedalia Crossing Lane $139 (king & sofa bed), $159 (double queens) (336) 449-5161 Hampton Inn // Burlington // 2935 Saconn Drive $149 (king/double queens) (336) 584-8585 Hampton Inn // Mebane // 105 Spring Forest Drive $149 (919) 563-5400 Hampton Inn Four Seasons // Greensboro // 2004 Veasley Street $69 (336) 854-8600 Quality Inn // Burlington // 2444 Maple Avenue $79.99 (336) 229-5203 Ramada Inn // Burlington // 2703 Ramada Road $63 (king), $65 (double) (336) 227-5541

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Check-In Central Shuttle Service for Golden Alumni, Check-In Central is located in the Commuter Lounge in Moseley Center and will be Order of the Oak & Class of 1961 open Friday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 22, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. Registration Elon’s Office of Gift Planning is pleased to offer shuttle service for all members of the Order packets for alumni who have pre-registered, which will include event and football of the Oak, Elon’s planned giving society, in addition to Golden Alumni and the Class of 1961. tickets, should be picked up at Check-In Central; no tickets are mailed in advance of Shuttle service will be available Friday, Oct. 21, from Johnston Hall Alumni Center to Homecoming weekend. Limited on-site registration is available at this location. Moseley Center 11 a.m. –4 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 22, the shuttle will provide transportation from Johnston Hall to the tailgating area and stadium. The service will run 12:30–4 p.m. and Football Tickets again from the beginning of the fourth quarter through 30 minutes after the conclusion of Football tickets will not be mailed in advance of Homecoming. Please plan the game. to pick up your tickets at Check-In Central in Moseley Center on Friday or To reserve your spot on the shuttle, please call Kathryn Bennett in the Office of Gift Saturday. Tickets that are not picked up by 1 p.m. on Saturday will be available Planning at (336) 278-7431. 2–3 p.m. that day at the Homecoming Will Call tent behind the Alan J. White Bell Tower. Tickets will NOT be available at the stadium’s Will Call window. Parking Parking on Friday, Oct. 21, will be available in the Moseley Lot (except for Admissions visitor Get Tagged! spaces) and the McMichael and Harper Center lots at no charge. On Saturday, parking Drop by Check-In Central with your business card and let will be available in the grassy lot off of South Oak Avenue for $5 per car. Shuttle service us turn it into a distinctive Elon luggage tag. will provide round-trip service to campus and back. Tailgating spots are also available for purchase. Please refer to the tailgating section on p. 4 for further information. Johnston Hall Alumni Center Graduates and families are invited to drop by the Johnston Hall Alumni Center Special Needs on Friday, 8 a.m–5 p.m. Take a stroll through various displays of Elon history Special needs accommodations are available. For specific questions or to make and artifacts while enjoying a break from Homecoming festivities. arrangements for pre-paid ticket pickup, please contact Kelly Elliston, program assistant in the Office of Alumni Engagement, at (877) 784-3566. IGNITE Calling all young alumni: is your name on the list yet? Lead the way by joining Volunteers Wanted IGNITE, Elon’s giving program just for graduates of the past decade. A gift to Elon in Volunteers are needed to assist with check-in and more. If you’d like any amount qualifies you for membership in IGNITE, and your name will appear on to volunteer during Homecoming Weekend, please contact the Office our website and a larger-than-life 2011–12 Honor Roll of Donors posted in Moseley of Alumni Engagement at (877) 784-3566 or [email protected]. Center throughout Homecoming. To learn more about becoming a member of IGNITE, visit elon.edu/ignite or contact Melisha Chamra ’03 at [email protected].

9 Administrative & Academic Buildings 1 Powell 14 William Henry Belk Pavilion Campus map Office of Admissions 15 Luvene Holmes and Royall H. Spence Jr. Pavilion 2 Duke 16 William R. Kenan Jr. Honors Pavilion 3 Alamance 17 Martha S. and Carl H. Lindner III Hall 4 Mooney Elon College, The College of Arts and Sciences School of Education 18 Vera Richardson Truitt Center for 5 Long Religious and Spiritual Life 6 Whitley Auditorium 19 Powell House 7 Carlton 20 Financial Planning Isabella Cannon International Centre 21 Ernest A. Koury Sr. Business Center 8 McEwen Martha and Spencer Love School of Business School of Communications 22 Truitt 9 Dalton L. McMichael Sr. Science Center University Relations Hampl Engineering Workshop 23 Johnston Hall Greenhouse Alumni Center 10 Carol Grotnes Belk Library Parent Programs 11 Center for the Arts University Advancement Isabella Cannon Room 24 Arts West Yeager Recital Hall 25 Faculty/Staff Wellness Center 12 Isabella Cannon International Studies Pavilion 26 Gerald L. Francis Center 13 Ella Darden and Elmon Lee Gray Pavilion School of Health Sciences

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