Louisiana Tech Homecoming Festivities

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Louisiana Tech's Homecoming Week 2013 has something for everyone

 

RUSTON, La. – Louisiana Tech University's Alumni Association, in conjunction with the university's Student Government Association and various student organizations, academic colleges, athletics department, and campus and community partners, has announced its official calendar of events for Homecoming Week 2013, October 14-20.

 

For more information on Homecoming events and activities taking place on and around the Louisiana Tech campus, call the Marbury Alumni Center at (318) 255-7950 or visit www.latechalumni.org/homecoming2013.

 

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14:

 

Paint the Town – 4:00 p.m. Outside Tolliver Contact: Student Government Association at (318) 257-4565 or sga@latech.edu 5K Run for DART – 7:00 p.m. Argent Pavilion Contact: Student Government Association at (318) 257-4565 or sga@latech.edu

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15:

 

Student Cookout and Organizational Cook-off – 12:00 p.m. noon Centennial Plaza Contact: Student Government Association at (318) 257-4565 or sga@latech.edu

 

College of Education Day – 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A.E. Phillips Multipurpose Room Contact: Louisiana Tech College of Education at (318) 257-3712

 

Union Board Talent Show – 7:00 p.m. Student Center (TONK) Contact: Student Government Association at (318) 257-4565 or sga@latech.edu

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16:

 

Greek Unity Step Show – 7:00 p.m. Howard Center for the Performing Arts Contact: Student Government Association at (318) 257-4565 or sga@latech.edu

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17:

 

Department of Psychology & Behavioral Sciences welcomes Dr. Richard Mallows – 1:00 p.m. Lecture: "Psychology Either Side of the Pond: Turning Frogs into Princes" University Hall – Room 121 Contact: Mitzi Desselles at (318) 257-2361 or mdessell@latech.edu

 

Volleyball Tournament – 4:00 p.m. Tech Volleyball Courts Contact: Student Government Association at (318) 257-4565 or sga@latech.edu

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18: College of Education Reception – 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.  Honoring: COE Distinguished Alumnus - Dr. Susan Adams Woodard Hall Auditorium Reception Area Followed immediately with a presentation by the honoree – 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For more information, contact Shelia Kleczka at skleczka@latech.edu or 318-257-3712. Alumni Awards Luncheon – 12:00 p.m. noon Louisiana Tech Student Center Presentations include:

Alumnus of the Year - Steve Davison, Class of 1989Young Alumnus of the Year - Brent Tippen, Class of 2004

Distinguished Alumni of each of the Colleges:

Applied and Natural Sciences - Ben Haley, Class of 1960, and Bob Haley, Class of 1962Business - Keith Caldwell, Class of 1983Education - Susan Stierheim Adams, Classes of 1984 and 1995Engineering and Science - Mike Pearson, Class of 1969Liberal Arts - O.K. "Buddy" Davis, Class of 1969

 

To make reservations for the Alumni Awards Luncheon, visit www.latechalumni.org/2013alumniawards or call Barbara Swart at 318-255-7950. College of Business Homecoming Reception – 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Honoring: COB Distinguished Alumnus - Keith Caldwell, Class of 1983 and Alumnus of the Year - Steve Davison, Class of 1989 Rawle Conference Center - College of Business Room 220. Contact: Debbie Van De Velde at debrav@latech.edu or 318-257-3741. College of Liberal Arts: Paul J. Pennington Conference Room Dedication – 2:00 p.m. George T. Madison Hall Room 154 Beach Wars – 3:00 p.m. Louisiana Tech Intramural Fields Contact: Student Government Association at (318) 257-4565 or sga@latech.edu Class of 1963 – 50-Year Celebration Reception - 5:30 p.m. Dinner – 6:30 p.m. Louisiana Tech Student Center For more information, contact Barbara Swart at 318-255-7950. Pep Rally and Presentation of the Court – 6:00 p.m. Quadrangle Lady Techster Softball vs. Bossier Parish Community College – 7:00 p.m. Softball Complex Lady Techster Soccer vs. UTEP – 7:00 p.m. LA Tech Soccer Field Women's Volleyball vs. Middle Tennessee State – 7:00 p.m. Memorial Gym SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19: Barnes & Noble at Louisiana Tech Open House – 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lambright Center Open House – 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Come see the changes to the Lambright Center; climb the rock wall, and bowl for FREE! Breakfast with CHAMP – 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Louisiana Tech Student Center Enjoy breakfast at the Tech Cafe, have your picture made with CHAMP, be entertained by a balloon artist and get a free balloon animal, find your brick in Centennial Plaza, shop at the Tech Bookstore, and much more!  Tickets are $10; children 9 and under eat FREE! Click here to RSVP and receive a 25% discount coupon to the Bookstore when you check in for the breakfast. Idea Place Open House – 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Woodard Hall Free activities for the kids! Click here for more information about the Idea Place. College Open Houses – 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Visit with the dean and department heads from your College:

College of Applied and Natural Sciences - Carson Taylor HallCollege of Business - New Business BuildingCollege of Education - Woodard HallCollege of Engineering and Science - Bogard HallCollege of Liberal Arts - George T. Madison (GTM)

16th Floor of Wyly Tower Open – 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Come enjoy the great view of campus from the 16th floor. Marbury Alumni Center Open – 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Information Center Lady Techster Softball vs. Bossier Parish Community College (DH) – 9:00 a.m. Softball Complex Delta Chi Open House followed by Founders Day Alumni Brunch & Awards Banquet – 9:00 a.m. Delta Chi House, Everett Street For more information email Connor Maloney at cam065@latech.edu Phi Mu Alumae Coffee – 9:30 a.m. Phi Mu Lodge Alpha Chi Omega Parade Watching Party – 10:00 a.m. Alpha Chi Lodge Pi Kappa Phi Alumni Brunch and Awards Presentations – 10:00 a.m. Roma's Italian Bistro Lady Techster Softball vs. ULM – 10:00 a.m. Softball Complex Sigma Kappa Alumnae Tea – 10:00 a.m. Sigma Kappa Lodge Centennial Plaza Brick Dedication – 10:30 a.m. Centennial Plaza near Tolliver Hall Homecoming Parade – 10:30 a.m. Louisiana Tech Campus and City of Ruston Kappa Delta Alumnae Coffee – 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. noon Kappa Delta Lodge Sigma Alpha Epsilon Brunch – 10:30 a.m. Sigma Alpha Epsilon House Association of Baptist Students Open House – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  505 West Alabama Ave. For more information, email abs108@hotmail.com Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Open House – 11:30 a.m. Pi Kappa Phi House Alumni and Friends Tailgate (FREE) – 12:00 p.m. noon to 2:00 p.m. Argent Pavilion Visit www.latechalumni.org/tailgates13 for more information. College of Applied and Natural Sciences Tailgate – 12:00 p.m. noon to 2:00 p.m. Tailgate Alley Hosted by Agricultural Sciences College of Education Tailgate – 12:00 p.m. noon to 2:00 p.m. Tailgate Alley Sponsored by Psychology & Behavioral Sciences and the Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness Dawg Pound Student Tailgate (FREE) – 12:00 p.m. noon Hideaway Park College of Engineering and Science Tailgate - 12:00 p.m. noon to 2:00 p.m. Sponsored by DOW and ASME Student Organization  Tailgate Alley Ruston Brick Kids Zone (FREE) - 12:00 p.m. noon to 2:00 p.m. Southeast hill of the Thomas Assembly Center College of Business Tailgate - 12:00 p.m. noon to 2:00 p.m. Tailgate Alley Louisiana Tech vs. University of North Texas – Kickoff 2:30 p.m. Joe Aillet Stadium Arrive early for pregame activities, including skydivers. Contact: Ticket Office at 318-257-3631 Post-Game Movie – "Remember the Titans" Joe Aillet Stadium

 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20: Softball Alumni Game – 11:00 a.m. Softball complex Lady Techster Soccer vs. Southern Miss – 1:00 p.m. LA Tech Soccer Field Women's Volleyball vs. Southern Miss – 2:00 p.m. Memorial Gym