2005 Homecoming schedule

October 8-16, 2005 Editor’s note: This calendar is a publication of the office of student activities. Tuesday, Oct. 11 * Fall Fest 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – 13th Street, Bell Tower, Berks Mall Temple

October 8-16, 2005

Editor’s note: This calendar is a publication of the office of student activities.

Tuesday, Oct. 11

* Fall Fest
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. – 13th Street, Bell Tower, Berks Mall
Temple hosts its seventh annual Fall Fest – an event for the entire community. Live music resounds from the Bell Tower stage, and the street fair buzzes with novelties and carnival games.

* Open Casting Call
7 p.m., Room 200, Student Center Annex, Free
Sponsored by Main Campus Program Board.
Real World, Road Rules, The Amazing Race … Do you aspire to become a star of Reality TV? Visit this open casting call and get tips from the best producer in the reality TV business, David Wallach of Bunim-Murray Productions. Wallach has directed more broadcast episodes of reality programming than any other director/producer in the world. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their uniqueness and tape their very own audition video, which will be delivered to 40 of the hottest Reality TV show producers.

Wednesday, Oct. 12

* HSC Tailgate Party
Student Faculty Center, Health Sciences Campus, 11a.m. – 2 p.m.
1st Floor Lobby.
Visit the Health Sciences campus for plenty of fun, food, games and giveaways.

* Polo Jeans Denim Drive
10 am to 4 pm, Bell Tower, Free – Concludes on Thursday, Oct. 13
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities.
Join Polo Jeans Co. and Rolling Stone magazine on their quest to warm up peoples’ houses this winter. Donate your old jeans and receive an immediate discount offer ($10 coupon) for the purchase of a new pair of jeans from the mobile Polo Jeans store or Macy’s department stores. The purpose of the tour is to collect denim apparel that will be donated to Habitat for Humanity for its conversion to insulation for the houses the organization builds.

* Ambler Homecoming King and Queen Announcement
12:30 p.m., Bright Hall Circle, Ambler Campus
For more information, contact John Costa at jcosta@temple.edu.

* Res Hall Relays
7 – 9 p.m., Student Pavilion
The Res Hall Relays are a series of competitions involving all the residence halls, culminating with a final event during the Pep Rally at the Bell Tower Thursday, Oct. 13. Teams from each residence hall will compete in events such as the Izzy Dizzy relay, tricycle racing and more. Take pride in Temple University and where you live! Forever have your hall engraved on the Res Hall Relays trophy, get a free T-shirt and be part of the tradition. Talk with your Resident Director for more information.

* Comedy Show Featuring Chuck Mignanelli and Jimmy Failla
8 p.m., Bright Hall Lounge, Ambler Campus.
For more information, contact John Costa at jcosta@temple.edu.

Thursday, Oct. 13

* Homecoming Pep Rally
1 p.m. – Bell Tower
Come out to support Temple’s fall athletic programs and meet the Homecoming King and Queen finalists. The finals of the Residence Hall relays will also be held at this time. Stop by to show your Temple spirit.

* Quickball Tournament at the Student Pavilion
8 -10 p.m., Student Pavilion
Test your skills at a game similar to baseball but played
indoors. Join the fun!

* John Singleton Lecture
7 p.m., Room 200, Student Center Annex, Free
Producer, director, and screenwriter, John Singleton will be joining Temple University for a speaking engagement as well as a Q& A session. Singleton exploded onto the screen with his first film, Boyz n’ the Hood, a tough, intelligent, plain-speaking look at friends in gang-ridden South Central, Los Angeles that earned him Oscar nominations for best original screenplay and best director, becoming the youngest and first black filmmaker to do so. He has most recently directed the summer hit, Four Brothers and produced the movie, Hustle and Flow.

Sponsored by Main Campus Program Board

Friday, Oct. 14

* The Conwell Recognition Event (Invitation Only)
6 p.m. – Great Court and Owl Cove, Mitten Hall
By invitation only, to honor the members of The Russell H. Conwell Society.

* Gallery of Success Luncheon
12:30 pm, Diamond Club, Mitten Hall – $20 per person
Join us for lunch as we honor distinguished alumni from each of Temple’s schools and colleges as they are inducted into the Gallery of Success in Mitten Hall.

* Women’s Soccer – Temple vs. LaSalle
3 p.m., Ambler Soccer Field

* Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
5 p.m., The Liacouras Center – Complimentary
Cheer on the Cherry and White of the past as outstanding Temple athletes are inducted into the University’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

* Net Nite at the Student Pavilion
6 -9 p.m., Student Pavilion

* Late Night Fitness Rewards
7 p.m. – Midnight, IBC Student Recreation Center

* Greek Showcase and Step Exhibition
McGonigle Hall – Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m.
Hosted by Temple University Greek Association
Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the door.

Saturday, Oct. 15

* Women’s Rugby – Temple vs. Drexel
Edgely Field, 10 a.m.

* Pre-Game Tailgate Party
11 a.m. -1 p.m., Lincoln Financial Field
Enter parking lot K, which is the main entrance from Pattison Avenue. Walk toward the stadium and look for the reservation table in front to get your tickets. Walk through the main gates to the tent at the Touch Down Club on your right.
$20 per person for Pre-Game Tailgate Party only.
(Includes a “Taste of Philly” buffet, wine, beer and soft drinks).
Bring your family and join us for food, fun and festivities before the big game. Your family will be sure to have a hoot with the Owls.
Contact the Alumni Center at 215-204-7521 to register or for more information.

* Homecoming Football Game – Temple vs. Miami
1 p.m., Lincoln Financial Field
$15 per Temple student includes reserved tickets to the Game and Tailgate Party. $30 for all others includes reserved tickets to the Game and Tailgate Party.
Premium seats add $10 per person; Club level seats add $25 per person
Cheer on quarterback Mike McGann and the Temple Owls as they take on the Miami Hurricanes at Lincoln Financial Field.

* Cherry & White Dinner
5 p.m. and 7 p.m. seatings, The Draught Horse, 1431 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
$10 per person, cash bar (Parents and Students Only)
Join us after the game for a delicious buffet at one of Main Campus’s favorite restaurants. Due to the popularity of this event, we will have two seatings for dinner.
Please indicate your preferred seating time on your reservation form.
Contact the Alumni Center at 215-204-7521 to register or for more information.

* Homecoming Party – It’s time to set it off!
10 p.m. – 2 a.m., McGonigle Hall
$10 w/ Temple ID, $15 non-Temple students
Sponsored by Main Campus Program Board
It’s Time to Set It Off! Celebrate after the game with Temple students while DJ Enuff of BET’s show 106 & Park spins your favorite hits.

Sunday, Oct. 16

* Coffee with the Temple Community
10 – 11 a.m., Tuttleman Learning Center, Room 101
Complimentary (Parents and Students Only)
Do you want your student to get more out of his or her Temple experience? Learn how by joining us for coffee and conversation with representatives from Study Abroad, Community Service and Career Development Services.
Contact the Alumni Center at 215-204-7521 to register or for more information.

* Champagne Brunch
11:00 am-1:00 pm, The Great Court of Mitten Hall
$15 per person (Parents and Students Only)
Join us for a delicious brunch, complemented by the sounds of the Temple Jazz Quartet.
Contact the Alumni Center at 215-204-7521 to register or for more information.

* Women’s Soccer – Temple vs. George Washington
1 p.m., Ambler Soccer Field

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