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Homecoming 2009 Schedule of Events

Millsaps College Homecoming

Friday, October 23, 2009

8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Archival exhibits feature Millsaps Players memorabilia, materials from Eudora Welty Special Collection celebrating the centennial year of her birth, and Grenada/Whitworth Methodist girls’ colleges that merged into Millsaps in the 1930’s. Graphic designs from members of the Southern Graphics Council’s 2009 Exchange Portfolio on display in Riggs Room. Millsaps-Wilson Library.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Heritage Society Luncheon
Reservations required. Call 601-974-1026.
A. Boyd Campbell College Center, Leggett Center

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Millsaps Forum
Carey Miller (’01), music writer for The Clarion-Ledger, speaks about the Jackson music scene.
Ford Academic Complex Room 215

1:30 p.m.
Alumna Presentation
Becca Hedges ('07) discusses her work with the Peace Corps in Africa in her presentation "The Road Less Traveled: From Millsaps to the Peace Corps"
Murrah Hall Room 204

2 – 9 p.m.
The Heritage Project in Franklin W. Olin Hall of Science Celebrate the history of the chemistry departments at Millsaps College
2 – 4 p.m. — Lectures; Olin Hall Room 100
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. — Wine and Cheese; Olin Hall Lobby
6:30 – 9 p.m. — Dinner; Leggett Center

2:30 – 4 p.m.
Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting
Whitworth Sanders Conference Room

4:30 –5:30 p.m.
Alumni Association Meeting.
All alumni are members of the Alumni Association
Olin Hall Room 100

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception for All Alumni
Olin Hall lobby

6:30 p.m.
Former Majors Baseball Players Alumni Game and Cookout
Contact Jim Page at 601-974-1196 if you want to play.
Baseball Field

9 p.m.
Student Homecoming Concert Sponsored by SAPS
HAC Parking Lot

Saturday, October 24, 2009

5K Run/Walk
7 – 7:30 a.m. — Onsite Registration
North entrance of campus (corner of State Street and Riverside Drive)
8 a.m. — Race Begins
5K run/walk; Registration is $15 before October 16; $20 after; $50 for the whole family (limit 4); Team of 6, $60 only before October 19.
For an entry form, visit www.millsaps.edu/homecoming.
For more information, call Katy Pacelli at 601-974-1057 or email at pacelkl@millsaps.edu.

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Welcome Tents
Please visit us for more information.
Bell Tower and Plaza.

9 a.m.
Tennis Clinic and One Point Tournament Challenge
Sponsored by Millsaps College Men’s and Women’s Tennis Programs.
Contact Coach Jay Pacelli at 601-974-1347 or email at pacelja@millsaps.edu for more information.
Tennis Courts

9: a.m. – 1 p.m.
Book Sale
Annual Homecoming Book Sale. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Library’s new digital media lab. Refreshments will be served.
For further information, visit library.millsaps.edu.
Millsaps-Wilson Library, Basement

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Archival Displays
Millsaps-Wilson Library

9:30 and 10 a.m.
Guided Campus Tours (golf carts available)
Bell Tower

9:30 a.m.
Rededication of John Stone Hall
Come celebrate the life of Dr. John H. Stone (’58) as we rededicate John Stone Hall after recent exterior renovations.
John Stone Hall

9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Alumni Car Wash
Sponsored by the Student Body Association.
Wendy’s Parking Lot

10 – 11 a.m..
New Residence Hall Open House
John Hall, located next to Reuben’s

10 a.m.– 12 p.m.
Keck Lab Open House
Olin Hall

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sports Hall of Fame Brunch
Names of honorees will be announced via the on-line schedule.
For more info, visit millsaps.edu/homecoming.
Reservations required. Cost is $16 per person.
Call 601-974-1190 for information.
Leggett Center

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Learn about our new Alumni Travel Program
Visit with alumna Dr. JoAnne Welch (’60) to find out more information.
A. Boyd Campbell College Center lobby

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Pi Kappa Alpha Barbecue Benefit
Benefiting the Fortenberry Endowed Scholarship and Award
$10 for adults, $5 for students and children
The Bowl
Register online now

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Family Fun Picnic
Enjoy live music, an old fashioned picnic (11a.m. – 1p.m.), and
activities for the kids.
$8.50 for adults, $5.25 for children
The Bowl

11 – 11:30 a.m.
Geology Department Open House
Sullivan-Harrell, Room 143

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Alumni/Faculty Tailgate
Northeast corner of stadium

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Else School Tailgate Party
Northeast corner of stadium

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Geology Department Cookout
North side of Sullivan Harrell

12 – 12:30 p.m.
Homecoming Pep Rally
The Bowl

1 p.m.
Homecoming Football Game
Millsaps Majors vs. Centre College
Get your tickets at the gate:
$5 general admission.
$10 chairback seats based on availability.
Free for kids 5 and under.
Harper Davis Field

6 – 8 p.m.
Delta Underground
Talent show benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and
Blair E. Batson; Cost is $5 in advance; $7 at the door.
AC Recital Hall

Sunday, October 25, 2009

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Memorial Service for Alumni and Friends
Fitzhugh Chapel, Christian Center

9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Sunday Breakfast in the Caf’
Cost for adults is $5.70+ tax; 6 and under is $2.95.
Cafeteria


Other Millsaps Homecoming Information

  • Cabot Lodge Millsaps: A limited block of rooms is reserved for Homecoming Weekend.  Call 800-874-4737 and mention “Millsaps Homecoming” to check room availability and get the special rate.
  • Kava House hours: Fri. 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.; closed Sunday.
  • Lewis Art Gallery hours: Fri. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; closed Saturday and Sunday.
  • Millsaps Bookstore hours: Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.; closed Sunday.
  • Millsaps-Wilson Library hours: Fri. 7:50 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. – 2 a.m.
  • Reuben’s hours: Fri. 2 p.m. – 2 a.m.; Sat. 9 a.m. – 2 a.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Homecoming questions: Call the Office of Alumni Relations at 601-974-1038 or toll-free at 1-86-Millsaps (1-866-455-7277) or email alumni@millsaps.edu.


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