Rock the House — Homecoming 2007
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Homecoming 2007 events are a part of “Celebrate IU” week. For a complete schedule of all events on all campuses, please visit www.celebrate.iu.edu.
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Schedule of Events
Oct. 15-21
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun
All Week – Oct. 15-21
- Campus decorated with red lights
Monday, Oct. 15
- IU vs. Purdue Blood Drive DeVault Alumni Center
Tuesday, Oct. 16
- Simon Hall Dedication Simon Hall, adjacent to the building
- IU Auditorium Presents: David Sedaris IU Auditorium. Mature content. For tickets, visit www.IUauditorium.com or call (812) 855-1103.
Wednesday, Oct. 17
- All Campus Celebration: Student Organization Fair, World's Largest Cornhole Tournament, and Bonfire Dunn Meadow. World's largest cornhole tournament, performance by the IU Soul Revue, the award-winning a cappella groups Straight No Chaser and Ladies First, carnival games, and free food. Sponsored by the Student Alumni Association, Student Activities Office, Indiana Memorial Union, Office of Orientation, and Union Board.
- Cornerstone Unveiling Hutton Honors College, Dunn Meadow
- IU Women’s Volleyball vs. Purdue University Gymnasium (corner of Ind. 45/46 Bypass and 10th Street)
Thursday, Oct. 18
- Inauguration Ceremony for IU President Michael A. McRobbie IU Auditorium
- “Yell Like Hell” Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union. Students show their Hoosier pride in a student spirit competition featuring award-winning a cappella groups Straight No Chaser and Ladies First. Sponsored by the Student Alumni Association.
- Presidential Inaugural Concert IU Auditorium
Friday, Oct. 19
- Kelley School of Business Alumni Association 60th Anniversary Lunch Godfrey Graduate and Executive Education Center
- Neal-Marshall Club Reunion XVIII Registration Marriott Courtyard, 310 S. College Ave.
- Neal-Marshall Club Reunion XVIII Business Symposium KRC Banquet Hall, 216 S. College Ave.
- Unveiling of Herman B Wells Bust Wells Library
- Army and Air Force ROTC Alumni/Cadet Cookout 814 E. Third St.
- 49th Annual Homecoming Parade Homecoming parade to begin at 5:30 p.m. East Third Street and Indiana Avenue. Watch IU “Rock the House” as the parade travels west down Third Street and north on Indiana Avenue to the Sample Gates. Grand marshals of the parade are IU President Michael McRobbie and Laurie Burns McRobbie. Sponsored by the Student Alumni Association.
- Pep Rally Sample Gates. After the parade, rock on at the Sample Gates with coach Lynch, football players, the IU Marching Hundred, IU cheerleaders, and fireworks! Hosted by the Student Athletic Board.
- Union Board and IU Auditorium Presents the Homecoming Concert: Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello, Amos Lee Assembly Hall. For tickets, visit www.IUauditorium.com or (812) 855-1103.
- I Association 50th Reunion Dinner DeVault Alumni Center, 1000 E. 17th St.
- Marching Hundred Alumni Band Pizza Party New Marching Hundred Hall, 1203 E. Matlock Rd. (45/46 Bypass across from State Police post).
- Neal-Marshall Club Reunion XVIII TGIF Alumni Chill, KRC Banquet Hall, 216 S. College Ave.
Saturday, Oct. 20
- Marching Hundred Alumni Band Registration Annual meeting and rehearsal, Gladstein Fieldhouse
- Neal-Marshall Club Reunion XVIII Registration Marriott Courtyard
- The Walk Woodlawn Avenue across 17th Street to the stairs on the west side of Assembly Hall. Come walk the walk and cheer the cheer for your Indiana Hoosiers football team! The team bus will drop off the players and coaches on Woodlawn, and they'll walk to the stairs on the west side of Assembly Hall to be greeted by the Marching Hundred, cheerleaders, and fans.
- Big Red Warm-up & Cornhole Tournament Tent behind DeVault Alumni Center. Before the game, compete in a spirited cornhole tournament, listen to music, and have fun with friends. Discounted food and drink will be available for purchase. Sponsored by the Student Alumni Association.
- 20th Annual Homecoming Lunch Mellencamp Pavilion, $15/person. Kick off your game day with performances by the Singing Hoosiers, Alumni Band, and IU cheerleaders! Hear from IU President Michael McRobbie and other IU administrators. Look for the IUAA table, sign up for a discounted membership, and pick up your free gift. IU merchandise will be available for purchase. Sponsored by the IU Alumni Association, IU Foundation, Hoosiers for Higher Education, and IU Varsity Club.
- The Jimmy Ross Tailgate Memorial Stadium Concourse (east side). Co-sponsored by the IU Black Faculty and Staff Council and the Office of the Vice President for Student Development and Diversity.
- IU Football vs. Penn State Memorial Stadium. For tickets, call 866-IUSPORTS or (812) 855-4006.
- IU Field Hockey vs. Michigan State 17th Street next to soccer field
- Neal-Marshall Club Reunion XVIII, Reception & Banquet Bloomington Convention Center, 302 S. College Ave. Book signing with George Taliaferro and Janet Cheatham Bell.
- Marching Hundred Sudler Award Reception and Banquet Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union
- Rose Bowl Marching Hundred Alumni Reunion Reception and Dinner Frangipani Room, Indiana Memorial Union
- Neal-Marshall Club Reunion XVIII Old School/Nu Skool — The Chill Continues Bloomington Convention Center, 302 S. College Ave.
Sunday, Oct. 21
- Neal-Marshall Club Reunion XVIII Non-denominational service, Marriott Courtyard
- Rose Bowl Marching Hundred Alumni Reunion Brunch Coronation Room (inside the Tudor Room), Indiana Memorial Union
- Neal-Marshall Club National Business Meeting, Marriott Courtyard
- IU Women’s Soccer vs. Oakland
- IU Men’s Soccer vs. Ohio State
- IU Auditorium Presents: David Baker Jazz Concert and Guest IU Auditorium. For tickets, visit www.IUauditorium.com or call (812) 855-1103.