Oct. 5, 2009

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - - Various homecoming festivities are scheduled for this week leading up to Saturday night's Tiger football game against UTEP. A complete list of festivities is below.

Monday, October 5
Photo Booth - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Panhellenic Building

Tuesday, October 6
Sustainable Technologies Fair - 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Student Plaza

Tiger Volleyball vs. Central Arkansas, 7 p.m., Elma Roane Fieldhouse (not part of Homecoming Competition)

Wednesday, October 7
Up `til Dawn All Team Meeting - 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Panhellenic Building

Health Fair, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Student Plaza

Wednesday Night Live
w/comedy of Theo Von, 8 p.m., Tiger Den

Thursday, October 8
Luther C. McClellan Alumni Chapter Homecoming Step-Show, 7 p.m., Rose Theatre
(Doors open at 6:30 p.m.). Admission is complimentary for Alumni Association members and $5 for not yet members. Proceeds benefit the LCM Scholarship Fund.

Friday, October 9

University of Memphis Heritage Room Brister Hall (formerly the John Willard Brister Library), 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Make plans to reunite with fellow alums in this historic setting. Visitor parking available in the Wilder Tower Lot. For information, call 901-678-ALUM.

Cheer Reunion, 4:30 p.m. - All former cheer, mascots and mic-men are invited back for this year's Homecoming to reconnect with the University and former teammates. The weekend's activities include meeting at 4:30 p.m. Friday in front of the University Library for the Alumni Association Parade and Pep Rally. Saturday events start with a practice at Frankie Conklin's gym at 1 p.m., followed by tailgating at the M Club Tent at 5:30 p.m. and the game at 7 p.m. To learn more about the sideline performance (including attire and other details), tickets and weekend accommodations, visit the Cheer Reunion's Facebook page.

Homecoming Pep Rally, 6:30 p.m. - With special guest coach Tommy West. Located at the end of the parade route. Food provided from the Thomas Boggs ('72) Family of Huey's restaurants.

Tiger Volleyball vs. East Carolina - 7 p.m., Elma Roane Fieldhouse

Pouncer Party, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Cadre Building (downtown)

Class of 1959 Reunion - Class of 1959 members are invited to a 50th Reunion Brunch at the home of the U of M President Shirley Raines, followed by a guided campus tour. Reservations required by contacting Ryan Jones at 901-678-1333 or rjones1@memphis.edu.

Half Century Club Reception - The Half Century Club and Alumni Association will host the Golden Reception for the class of 1959 and all previous years in the Alumni Center. Appetizers and beverages will be provided. For reservations, call 901-678-ALUM.

Saturday, October 10
Luther C. McClellan Alumni/Student Tailgate, Noon - 6 p.m., Tobey Park

For more information, contact Alumni Coordinator Shawn Carter at 901-678-5016 or smcarter@memphis.edu.

Football vs. UTEP, 7 p.m., Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium