{"id":16469,"date":"2012-10-12T10:23:25","date_gmt":"2012-10-12T15:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.olemiss.edu\/?p=16469"},"modified":"2014-09-23T08:31:23","modified_gmt":"2014-09-23T13:31:23","slug":"activities-and-events-during-homecoming-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/web20.olemiss.edu\/news\/wordpress\/activities-and-events-during-homecoming-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Activities and Events During Homecoming Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
\nHomecoming Photo Booth<\/strong>
\nBring a friend or just yourself and grab a few props for some fun, free photo booth pictures. Student Union Plaza<\/em><\/p>\n

1 p.m.
\nAlumni Association Board Meeting<\/strong>
\nOpen to board members only. Triplett Alumni Center, Butler Auditorium<\/em><\/p>\n

4 p.m.<\/strong>
\nSam and Mary Haskell Theatre Dedication<\/strong>
\nDedication of the Sam and Mary Haskell Theatre in the orchestra level lobby. Ford Center for the Performing Arts<\/em><\/p>\n

5:30 p.m.
\nHomecoming Parade and Pep Rally<\/strong>
\nThe Ole Miss Homecoming Parade begins at the Circle on University Avenue and ends at the Square with a pep rally featuring the cheerleaders, Rebelettes and Pride of the South. University Circle and The Square<\/em><\/p>\n

6 p.m.
\n2012 Distinguished Alumni Awards<\/a><\/strong>
\nThe Officers and Directors of the Alumni Association of the University of Mississippi honor the 2012 Distinguished Alumni Awards recipients. Reception, 6 p.m., open to the public. Dinner, 7 p.m., individual ticket at $50 each; table of 10 at $450 each. Black-tie optional. For dinner reservations call 662-915-7375. The Inn at Ole Miss, Gertrude C. Ford Ballroom<\/em><\/p>\n

6:30 p.m.
\nSquare Jam<\/a><\/strong>
\nRebel men\u2019s and women\u2019s basketball teams will partner with the City of Oxford to host Square Jam immediately following the Homecoming parade. The Square<\/em><\/p>\n

7-10 p.m.
\nGreek Show<\/a><\/strong>
\nThe National Pan-Hellinic Council hosts the 2012 homecoming step show. Ford\u00a0Center\u00a0for\u00a0the\u00a0Performing\u00a0Arts<\/em><\/p>\n

9 p.m.<\/strong><\/strong>
\nThe Grove opens to tailgaters.\u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0for game day parking info. and more.
\nSaturday, Oct. 13<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

7-10 a.m.<\/strong>
\nBreakfast available<\/a>\u00a0in Gertrude C. Ford Ballroom at The Inn at Ole Miss ($11.95 adults, $7.95 ages 6-12, children 5 and under eat free).<\/p>\n

8 a.m.<\/strong>
\nMedical Alumni Past Presidents’ Breakfast<\/strong>
\nBy invitation only. Registration required. For more information call 1-800-844-5800 or visit alumni.umc.edu<\/a>. Brandt Memory House, Oxford<\/em><\/p>\n

8 a.m.<\/strong><\/strong>
\nRebel Fanfare<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>
\nIncludes Meet the Rebels: Women’s Basketball, food vendors, inflatables and interactive games for children, the pregame radio show and appearances by the Ole Miss Cheerleaders, Rebelettes and Rebel.\u00a0Off All-American Drive, across the street from Starnes Center<\/em><\/p>\n

9 a.m.<\/strong>
\nAlumni Association Annual Meeting<\/strong>
\nFor more information call 662-915-7375. The Inn at Ole Miss, Gertrude C. Ford Ballroom<\/em><\/p>\n

9 a.m.
\nWalk of Champions<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>
\nThe Grove<\/em><\/p>\n

9 a.m.
\nBlack Student Union\/Black Alumni and Friends Tailgate<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
\nBlack alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends are invited to a pre-game tailgate. Student Union Plaza<\/em><\/p>\n

9 a.m.<\/strong>
\nM-Club Room<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
\nOpen to active M-Club members and guests. Catering by Taylor Grocery available for $10 per person. Starnes Center, M-Club Room<\/em><\/p>\n

9 a.m.<\/strong>
\nSchool of Engineering Tailgate<\/strong>
\nAlumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of the School of Engineering are invited to a tailgate prior to kickoff. For more information call 662-915-7375. Brevard Hall, Front Lawn<\/em><\/p>\n

9-11 a.m.
\nMeek School of Journalism and New Media Tailgate<\/strong>
\nAlumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of the School of Journalism and New Media gather before the game. Farley Hall, Front Lawn<\/em><\/p>\n

9-11 a.m.<\/strong>
\nSchool of Pharmacy Tailgate\u00a0Sponsored by The Harvard Drug Group<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>
\nAlumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of the School of Pharmacy are invited to a tailgate prior to kickoff.\u00a0Faser Hall, Front Lawn<\/em><\/p>\n

10:51 a.m.<\/strong>
\nAlumni Awards Recipients<\/strong>
\nPre-game introduction of the Alumni Awards recipients with Alumni Association President Richard Noble. Hollingsworth Field<\/em><\/p>\n

11:21 a.m.<\/strong><\/strong>
\nOle Miss Football: Rebels vs. Auburn<\/strong><\/strong><\/a>
\nWear Red. Be Early. Be Loud.\u00a0Vaught-Hemingway Stadium<\/em><\/p>\n

Halftime<\/strong>
\nHomecoming Ceremony<\/strong>
\nCrowning of Homecoming Queen Courtney Pearson by Alumni Association President Richard Noble. Halftime performance by the Pride of the South marching band. Vaught-Hemingway Stadium<\/em><\/p>\n

3:30 p.m.<\/strong>
\nDiamond Rebels Host Red-Blue Scrimmage<\/a><\/strong>
\nThe Ole Miss baseball team will hold its annual Red-Blue Scrimmage on Saturday afternoon following the Rebels’ homecoming football game against Auburn. Oxford-University Stadium<\/em>, Swayze Field<\/em><\/p>\n

Sunday, Oct. 14<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

7-10 a.m.
\nSunday Breakfast<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>
\nContinental Breakfast in the McCormick Cafe at The Inn at Ole Miss ($4.95\/complimentary to Inn guests)<\/p>\n

10 a.m.-2 p.m.
\nSunday Brunch<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>
\nGertrude C. Ford Ballroom at The Inn at Ole Miss ($16.95 adults, $9.95 ages 6-12, children 5 and under eat free, $4 off for Inn guests with cafe vouchers).<\/p>\n

12:30-4 p.m.
\nOut of Darkness Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk<\/a><\/strong><\/strong>
\nThe Department of Psychology hosts the Out of Darkness Suicide Prevention Awareness Walk. Free and open to the public. Registration required. The Lyceum<\/em><\/p>\n

7 p.m.
\nMovie Series: The Amazing Spiderman<\/em><\/strong>
\nTuner Center Auditorium<\/em><\/p>\n


\nOngoing Exhibitions<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

University Museum
\nGifted Visions: Recent Gifts to the Permanent Collection<\/a><\/strong>
\nFrom its inception, the University Museum has thrived due to the generosity of its many supporters. This exhibition celebrates recent donations to the Museum featuring work by acclaimed artists such as Mary T. Smith, Alyne Harris, Andrew Bucci, Marie Hull, Glennray Tutor, William Dunlap and more. This exhibit can be viewed between 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. More info: 662-915-7073<\/p>\n

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Please Note<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Game Day Traffic<\/strong><\/strong>
\nPlan to arrive earlier on campus this season. Construction projects on and around the Oxford campus will slow game day traffic, so please plan accordingly. For additional information on construction projects,\u00a0click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

RV Parking<\/strong><\/strong>
\nThe RV lot on the northeast corner of Hwy 6 and Old Taylor Road opens at 5 p.m. on Thursday. RVs are not allowed in the lot prior to this time.<\/p>\n

Smoke-Free Campus<\/strong><\/strong>
\nIn August 2012, the University of Mississippi introduced a new policy declaring the Oxford campus smoke free. Smoking is prohibited at all times, and at all locations of the University of Mississippi Oxford campus, including university-owned facilities, properties and grounds. For more information,\u00a0click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Please Recycle<\/strong>
\nHelp keep the Grove clean and green this football season by recycling plastic bottles and aluminum cans. Recycling bins will be located throughout the Grove and inside the stadium. Recycling bags for your tent are available at dispensers located in front of the Union and in the Circle. Remember to recycle plastic and aluminum only – one piece of food costs an entire bag of recyclables. Ole Miss thanks you for your support. For more information, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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