Western Illinois University Homecoming
October 11-12, 2013
It is not too late to join us.....register today!
“The Rocky Games—Western Is United”
Join us at “The Right Place"
You are invited to the WIU Homecoming Celebration Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12 at Western Illinois University. Join us…
Friday: All Alumni Social, Alumni House
Saturday: Old Stompin' Ground Runaround Registration, Alumni House
Reunion Recognition Brunch & Social, Alumni House
Breakfast, Alumni House
Homecoming Parade, Alumni House
Alumni Cookout, "The Right Place," north of Hanson Field
Leathernecks Football vs. South Dakota State, Hanson Field
Friday, October 11
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
All Alumni Social, Alumni House
Complimentary food, beer, wine and soda; cash bar available
Saturday, October 12
7 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Old Stompin' Ground Runaround Registration, Alumni House
8 a.m.
Old Stompin' Ground Runaround 5K Run/1.5 mile walk, Alumni House
Cost: $15 per person
View the race route.
8:30 a.m.
Reunion Recognition Brunch & Social, Alumni House
(Class of 1953, 1963, 1973 and 1988 attendees will be introduced)
Cost: $5 per person
9:30 a.m.
All-Alumni Breakfast--Complimentary coffee and donuts, Alumni House
10:30 a.m.
Homecoming Parade
Watch from the Alumni House and Gwendolyn Brooks Park; the parade leaves the Macomb square at 10:30 a.m. and will travel by the Alumni House around 11 a.m.
If you would like to be a part of the WIU Homecoming Parade, register online.
12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Alumni Cookout, "The Right Place"
The big tent directly north of Hanson Field
Cost: $5 per person
Tickets only needed for food; tickets are not needed to join us under the tent
Celebrate Homecoming 2013 with the
Alumni Association ~ Bachelor of Arts in General Studies Degree ~
College of Arts & Sciences ~ College of Business & Technology ~
College of Education & Human Services ~ College of Fine Arts & Communication ~ Centennial Honors College ~ Center for International Studies ~ School of Graduate Studies ~ Student Services ~
Athletics ~ University Libraries
3:00 p.m.
Leathernecks Football vs. South Dakota State, Hanson Field
Tickets: $15 per person in advance
Also at "The Right Place" tent, you can order your WIU class ring during WIU's 2013 Homecoming!
We hope you plan to return to Western for Homecoming 2013! And while you are on campus, be sure to visit the Jostens table under “The Right Place” tent and design your WIU Class Ring. The ring is the ultimate symbol of your achievement and connection to WIU.The WIU Alumni Association brings you the ring you want at the price you’ve been waiting for (up to 40% off).
Other Homecoming Week Activities
If you have already registered, we look forward to seeing you! If you are interested in attending, registration is needed only for the Old Stompin' Ground Runaround, the Alumni Cookout, football tickets, Homecoming mums and t-shirts.
Register online at www.wiu.com/alumni! For more information, call the Alumni Association at 309-298-1914, check out our website at www.wiu.edu/alumni or email A-Association@wiu.edu.
25/40/50/60 Year Reunion
Did you graduate in 1953, 1963, 1973, 1988 or the years around them? If so, make sure you also register for all the Reunion events planned just for you. New this year, join us on Saturday morning for the Reunion Recognition Brunch and Social at the Alumni House. Drop by anytime after 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 12 to reminisce with former classmates, renew old friendships, enjoy brunch before others arrive and experience wonderful entertainment!
Reunion check-in for the Classes of 1953, 1963, 1973 & 1988 starts at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11 and continues through the weekend.
Submit your Memory Booklet information today!
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