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HOMECOMING 2006
Complete Schedule of Events

Front (l. to r.) – Alyson Vivattanapa, Chea Matherne, Sheridan Lewis, Daisy Gurdian, Meredith Beers

Back (l. to r.) – Peter Young, Curry Smith, Aaron Ronksley, Josh Friedmann, Eric Boggs

For a list of Hotel Discounts:
http://alumni.tulane.edu/benefits/travel.html#hotel

Tulane Travel Package and Volunteer Opportunities
http://www.generationstouringcompany.com/html/alumni-travel/NewOrleans.html

For the Homecoming 2006 contact list:
http://alumni.tulane.edu/homecoming/contacts.html

Parent/Family Weekend Schedule of Events:
http://www.studentaffairs.tulane.edu/familyweekend/PFWSchedule06.php

Sunday, October 22

7 PM
Lighting of McAlister Auditorium
Lighting ceremony includes presentation of members of the 2006 Homecoming Court.

Monday, October 23

5 - 9 PM
Sidewalk Chalking and Window Painting Competition

Tuesday, October 24

Noon-2 PM
Green & Blue Snoballs on McAlister steps
Sponsored by the Tulane Alumni Association. Free.

Wednesday, October 25


Thursday, October 26

TBA
Multi-Ethnic Food Fest and battle of the bands competition
Details forthcoming.

4:30 - 6:30 PM
President's Reunion Reception
President's Reunion Reception for classes of 1956, 1951, 1946, 1941, 1936, and 1931. #2 Audubon Place. Free: reservations required. Call the Office of Alumni Affairs for details.

8 PM
Department of Music ~ Chapel Organ
President's Dedication Concert. Rogers Memorial Chapel. Admission is free.

Friday, October 27

8 AM-NOON
Tulane Medical Alumni Association (TMAA) Study Club
Woldenberg Art Center – Newcomb Place – Uptown Campus.

9 - 11 AM
Newcomb-Tulane College Dean’s Breakfast
 Robert C. Cudd Hall. Free and open to the public.

12:30 PM
Law Class of 1975 31st Reunion Luncheon
Cost: $100.00 per person. Call (504) 865-5920 for details.

12-2 PM
Sunday Bagel Brunch at Hillel
Sponsored by the Student Advisory Board. Click here for details.

12:30 PM
TMAA Awards Luncheon
Audubon Tea Room - 6500 Magazine Street

1-4 PM
Newcomb Alumnae Association Board of Directors Meeting

3-6 PM
Tulane Alumni Association Board Meeting
Open to all alumni. Business School, Goldring-Woldenberg I, Room 130. For details contact the Office of Alumni Affairs. Free.

4-6 PM
Naval ROTC Open House

4-6 PM
Tulane Ring Ceremony
McAlister Auditorium. Reception follows.

4-6 PM
Home Hospitality Shabbat
Beautiful uptown home of Toni & Tom Oreck. Click here for details.

4:30-6 PM
McAlister Mile Run Registration
Registration for McAlister Mile. Brown Field. Call the Department of Campus Recreation for details.

5:00-6:30 p.m.  
Law School Homecoming Party  
 Cost: $25.00 per person.  Call (504) 865-5920 for details.

5:00-6:30 p.m.  
Law Class of 1951 55th Reunion
 Cost: $25.00 per person.  Call (504) 865-5920 for details.

5:30-7 PM
Society of Tulane Scientists and Engineers Annual Meeting
 5:30 - 6:30 pm Social Hour, to include 6:00 pm unveiling of inductee Robert Bruce into Hall of Fame; 6:30 - 7:00 pm  Annual Meeting; Location:  Lobby of Lindy Claiborne Boggs building. No RSVP required; for further information, contact: nwalker@tulane.edu

6 PM
McAlister Mile Run
 McAlister Mile Run throughout campus and ends on the UC quad. Open to all students, faculty, staff, alumni, family members and patrons. Top 25 male and female finishers receive a long sleeve T-shirt. Pizza, fruit and drinks will be provided to all participants post-race. Free.

6:30 PM
TGIH Pep Rally
 Tidal Wave presents TGIH Pep Rally with the Tulane Marching Band, Tulane Cheerleaders, Riptide, the football coaches, and team members along with performances by Green Envy and Them.

6:30 PM
TMAA Class Dinners
6:30 p.m. cocktails followed by 7:30 p.m. dinner. Various locations.

6:45 PM
Law School War Years Reunion
Cost: $50.00 per person. Call (504) 865-5920 for details.             

7:00 PM
Women's Basketball
Tulane vs. UAB @ Fogelman Arena

7:00 PM
Law Class of 1950 56th Reunion
Cost: $85.00 per person.  Call (504) 865-5920 for details.

7-9 PM
Newcomb College Institute Open House Celebration
For all Newcomb alumnae, friends and family at the Newcomb College Institute, 43 Newcomb Place on campus. Meet interim director and English professor Rebecca Mark. Recognize the extraordinary efforts of Newcomb alumnae in the Katrina/Rita recovery efforts. Byinvitation.

7:30-10:30 PM
Law Class of 1981 25th Reunion
Cost: $60.00 per person.  Call (504) 865-5920 for details.

7:30-10:30 PM
Law Class of 1996 10th Reunion
Cost: $100.00 per person.  Call (504) 865-5920 for details.

Saturday, October 28

9 AM
Tulane Medical Alumni Class of 1966 Educational Program
Wyndham New Orleans.

11 AM
Newcomb Reunion Luncheons
Ralph’s on the Park and Commander’s Palace. For all Newcomb Reunion Classes whose years end in 0,1, 5 or 6.

11 AM-1 PM
Tailgating at the Superdome
Open to all.

11 AM-1 PM
Alumni 25-Year Silver Reunion Tent
Alumni Reunion Tent for the classes of 1980 and 1981, Superdome tailgating area. Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs.

11 AM-1 PM
Office of Undergraduate Admission Tent
Office of Undergraduate Admission tent for prospective students and for alums interested in helping reach students in their areas (AAC). Daily Campus tours at 9am and 2pm during the week and on Saturday at 9am. http://www.tulane.edu/~admiss. 

1 PM
Football Game, Tulane vs. Army
Superdome. Call (504) 861-WAVE for tickets.

6:30 PM
Law Classes of 1960 and 1961 45th Reunion
Cost: $50.00 per person.  Call (504) 865-5920 for details.

7:30-10:30 PM
Law Class of 1986 20th Reunion
Cost: $100.00 per person.  Call (504) 865-5920 for details.   

Sunday, October 29

8-10 AM
Breakfast on the Cudd Patio
 #43 Newcomb Place

9 AM
Planting of the Sophie Tree
 #43 Newcomb Place
9-11 AM
Tulane Medical Alumni Association, Class of 1966 Brunch
Wyndham New Orleans. Cost: call for details.

9:30 AM
Newcomb Alumnae Association Board of Directors Meeting

1:00 PM
Women's Basketball
Tulane vs. Memphis @ Fogelman Arena

Also happening in New Orleans:

National World War II Museum
945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 527-6012

Founded in June 2000 by Stephen Ambrose, Stephen Spielberg, and Tom Hanks with exhibits that include the June 6, 1944 invasion of Normandy, the Home Front during World War II, and the D-Day invasions in the Pacific.  Open Friday – Sunday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission: $6.00. We recommend that you allow at least 2½ to 3 hours for your visit.