If you're looking for information about Homecoming 2008 as a graduate of BGSU, this is the place to be! Read on for details about the weekend's events, and if you have any questions please contact the Alumni Association at alumni@bgsu.edu or call (888) 839-2586.

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Homecoming Headquarters
Make your first stop at the official Homecoming Headquarters, located outside Mileti Alumni Center. Pick up a Homecoming Survival Kit including schedule of events, community coupons, maps, shuttle information and more.

Visit our Through the Decades message board to catch up with Falcon friends, favorite professors and long-lost roommates. Mileti Alumni Center Open House will be held simultaneously. Alumni and friends can visit the Center.

Friday, October 3           3-6 p.m.
Saturday, October 4      10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Friday, October 3

Estate Planning Seminar for Alumni, Faculty, Staff & Friends
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Bowen-Thompson Student Union  |  Room 206
"How gift planning options can benefit your personal planning goals, BGSU and other favored charities...Practical plans for practical purposes" - Presented by Pamela Jones Davidson, J.D. Seating is limited for this free seminar!

 Contact Denise Freeman at (419) 372-3878 or dfreema@bgsu.edu to register now!

Homecoming Parade  |  Route
5:00 p.m.
"Remember When...Rolling Along Since 1910" is the theme of this year's Homecoming Parade. Students, staff, faculty alumni and community members are invited to line the streets on Friday in support of the Parade.

Pep Rally
5:00 p.m. outside University Hall
Get excited about BGSU at the annual Pep Rally! At this year's outdoor spirit fest, the Homecoming King and queen will be crowned, sports teams introduced and dance teams and cheerleaders will perform. Enjoy prizes, contests and games.

Rock the Block—Falcon Fest '08
6:30 - 9:00 p.m., Doyt Perry Stadium, Parking Lot L
Experience the fun-filled Homecoming event, returning after a successful inaugural year in 2007! Celebrate your Falcon spirit with alumni and others from the BGSU community. Entertainment includes live music from Hepcat Revival, fun for all ages as well as food and beverages.

  Prior to September 19: $5 per person
  After September 19: $10 per person
  Register online now or call (888) 839-2586

Africana Alumni Mixer
7:00 - 11:00 p.m., Ice Arena Lounge  |  Register online now
Black Falcon Renaissance:  A rebirth of Falcon pride and spirit. Eat, drink and party with fellow alumni. Cost is $20 per person. Please RSVP by September 10.
Sponsored by the BGSU Black Alumni Society and Black Homecoming Committee

Saturday, October 4

8th annual Freddie & Frieda 5K Fun Run/Walk
8:00 a.m. registration  |  9:00 a.m. start
Student Recreation Center
Start the day with a bang! Whether you want to walk, run, skip or jog, the Student Alumni Connection offers an early morning shotgun start for a trip around campus. Join many community members, University staff, students and alumni in this annual fun event!

  Pre-register by September 12  |  Pre-register online now or call (888) 839-2586
  $10 for BGSU students, persons under 18 and over 60 years old
  $15 for all other participant

  After September 12  |  Call (888) 839-2586
  $20 for BGSU students, persons under 18 and over 60 years old
  $25 for all other participants

Falcon Football Tailgate Park
Doyt Perry Stadium
Gather with Falcon fans in this tailgate area before the football game. Hospitality tents will include a variety colleges, Greek organizations, departments and more!

Alumni Big BBQ
2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Falcon Football Tailgate Park
Bring your friends and family to the biggest celebration at Homecoming! Everyone will enjoy clowns, balloon hats, face painting, live music, giveaways and good old-fashioned Falcon fun! Event offers excitement, food, beer, games and so much more!

  $5 per person includes includes food, beer and other beverages  |  Register online now
  Kids 5 and under free  

Falcon Football vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles
4:00 p.m., Doyt Perry Stadium
  View the complete 2008 football schedule
  For game tickets: 877-BGSU TICKET

Questions about Homecoming?  Please contact us at alumni@bgsu.edu or call (888) 839-2586.