Homecoming 2012 Events

Homecoming Kick-Off @ Falcon Football Fiesta!

7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
University Lawn  (Rain Site:  Olscamp 101)
Kick-off Homecoming week with free food, great music, giveaways and prizes. Show your Falcon Spirit and Roll Along into the most Orange and Brown week of the year!  Sponsored by Homecoming Student Steering Committee and UAO

Falcon Fingers

Noon - 4 p.m.
Union Oval  (Rain Site:  Union Tables)
Two words…S-P-I-R-I-T FINGERS!! Customize your Falcon Spirit by creating your own foam fingers for the game. We provide the foam fingers, you provide the creativity! Line the streets of the Parade, join your fellow Falcons at the Pep Rally, and cheer the Falcons on to victory with Falcon Fingers!!!  Sponsored by Homecoming Student Steering Committee

Falcon Photo Booth

Noon - 4 p.m.
1st floor, Bowen-Thompson Student Union
Sponsored by Coke

Dye the Campus Orange and Brown

5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Union Oval  (Rain Site – Union Tables)
Tie-dye your way into Homecoming.  Be one of the first 200 students and receive a free homecoming shirt and enough supplies to create a tie-dye masterpiece!  Sponsored by Homecoming Student Steering Committee

Men’s Soccer vs. Wisconsin – Milwaukee

6 p.m.
Cochrane Field

Falcon Floats

Noon – 4 p.m.
Union Oval  (Rain Site:  Union Tables)
You, your friends, some root beer, orange pop, and ice cream. Cool down mid-week with Falcon Floats in the Union Oval!  Sponsored by Homecoming Student Steering Committee

BGSUndead!

6 p.m. – Midnight
111 Olscamp
Humans and Zombies in an epic clash during Homecoming week. Join the games that will be held across campus.  Sponsored by BGUndead and Homecoming Student Steering Committee.

"Be It. Live It. BG Spirit For the Kids!"

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Multipurpose Room/Bowen-Thompson Student Union
Come enjoy a Zumbathon with Dance Marathon.  $3 admission or $2 if you arrive after 7:30 p.m.

Build a BG Bear

Noon – 4 p.m.
Union Oval  (Rain Site:  Falcon’s Nest)
Let’s face it. You need more Orange and Brown in your life. Join your fellow Falcons to build your own “I ♥ BG” bear complete with a tiny orange shirt. Cute “bear-ly” begins to describe this custom creation!  Sponsored by Homecoming Student Steering Committee

Academy of Distinguished Alumni

6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Lenhart Grand Ballroom
Bowling Green State University and the BGSU Alumni Association cordially invite you to an evening honoring the accomplishments of BGSU graduates: Joseph Philport ‘75, Ed Reiter ‘62, Linda Davis Watters ’75 and Jack Williams ’79.  ($50/person)

Be It. Live It. Game Day Spirit!

8 - 10 p.m.
Doyt Perry Stadium
Join the BGSU football team and coaches at the stadium to learn what BGSU football is all about as well as enjoy pizza and pop with your Fellow Falcons!

Jazz Spotlight

8 p.m.
Kobacker Hall

9th Annual Homecoming Lecture

When It’s Not Black and White: Decision-Making with Individuals with Dementia and Their Families
8:30 a.m. - Noon, Multipurpose Room, Bowen-Thompson Student Union
This workshop will examine issues that families struggle with in making decisions related to driving, handling finances, and living situations for their relatives who have memory loss or other cognitive changes. Every person and situation is different and no clear legal guidelines exist to help with these decisions. Ethical issues and risk assessment will be described and practical strategies will be presented and discussed. Register at jawagne@bgsu.edu or 419.372.7773
Sponsored by the College of Health and Human Services and the Alzheimer’s Association of Northwest Ohio

Sigma Nu Golf Scramble

1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Forrest Creason Golf Course

Mileti Open House

2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Mileti Alumni Center

Association for Women in Communication Meet & Greet

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
310 West Hall
Sponsored by Association for Women in Communication

Homecoming Parade 2012

5 p.m.
Wooster Street

Pep Rally

Immediately following the Homecoming Parade
University Hall Lawn  (Rain Site:  Olscamp 101)
Join this all-campus celebration to cheer on your Falcons to victory and celebrate as we crown the 2012 Homecoming King and Queen!

EALS Alumni Society

6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
College of Education Lobby
Graduates of the Educational Administration and Leadership Studies programs are invited to the inaugural event of the EALS Alumni Chapter. This homecoming reception offers the opportunity for alumni to network, reconnect and celebrate alumni accomplishments. ($5/person)

Mileti Coffee House

7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Mileti Alumni Center
Enjoy coffee, wine and desserts with live entertainment.  ($10/person)

American Society of Interior Designers Alumni Bash

7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
316 Bowen-Thompson Student Union

Public Skate

7 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Ice Arena
($5 Admission/$3 Skate Rental)

Alpha Sigma Phi Social

7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Ziggy Zoomba’s

University/Concert Bands

8 p.m.
Kobacker Hall
Concert featuring the University and Concerts Bands directed by Kenneth Thompson and Carol Hayward.

Kappa Sigma Alumni Meeting

7 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Kappa Sigma House

Phi Delta Theta Activities

7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Phi Delta Theta House

Alpha Sigma Phi

8 a.m. – 9 a.m., Coffee and Brotherhood, Alpha Sigma Phi House House
9 a.m., Memorial, Alpha Sigma Phi House
10 a.m., Tailgate, Doyt Perry Stadium

Freddie & Frieda 5K Fun Run

9 a.m.
Student Recreation Center

Alpha Omicron Pi Tailgate

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Doyt Perry Stadium

Chi Omega Open House and Brunch

9 a.m. – Noon
Chi Omega House

Phi Kappa Psi Meeting and Cookout

9 a.m., Phi Kappa Psi House
11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Cookout, Phi Kappa Psi House

Mileti Open House

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mileti Alumni Center

50th Reunion & Pioneer Brunch

10 a.m. – Noon
Bowen Thompson Student Union
$30/person

40th Reunion Breakfast

10 a.m. – Noon
Bowen Thompson Student Union
$30/person

Black Alumni Brunch

10 a.m. – Noon
Bowen Thompson Student Union
$25/person; Children 12 and under $10/person

Alpha Chi Omega Open House and Tailgate

10 a.m. - Noon, Alpha Chi Omega Open House
Noon – 2 p.m., Tailgate, Doyt Perry Stadium

Alpha Tau Omega Golf Outing

10 a.m.
Forrest Creason Golf Course

Alpha Xi Delta Open House and Brunch 

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Alpha Xi Delta House

Kappa Delta Alumni Tea

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Kappa Delta House

Pi Beta Phi Brunch

10 a.m. - Noon
Pi Beta Phi House

Sigma Phi Epsilon Meeting and Pre-Game Social

10 a.m., Sigma Phi Epsilon House
Noon, Best Western Falcon Plaza

Alpha Phi Brunch

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Alpha Phi House

Delta Gamma Open House

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Delta Gamma House

Delta Zeta Open House and Brunch

11a.m. - 1p.m.
Delta Zeta House

Pi Kappa Phi Meeting and Tailgate

11 a.m., Pi Kappa Phi House
12:30 p.m.,Tailgate,  Doyt Perry Stadium

Sigma Kappa Tailgate

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Doyt Perry Stadium

Sigma Nu Tailgate

11 a.m.
Doyt Perry Stadium

Phi Mu Tailgate

Noon
Doyt Perry Stadium

Lambda Chi Alpha Alumni Meeting

12:30 p.m., Lambda Chi Alpha House

Falcon Heights Face Painting

1 p.m.
Falcon Heights Lobby

Team Walk/Drum Line

1:15 p.m.
Doyt Perry Stadium/Diagonal Sidewalk
Cheer on the football team as they enter The Doyt!

Stroh Show

1:30 p.m.
Stroh Center
Kick-off game day with the Falcon Marching Band, Cheerleaders and Dance Team at the Stroh Center!

College of Business Homecoming Tent

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Falcon Tent City

College of Musical Arts & Firelands Homecoming Tent

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Falcon Tent City

College of Arts & Sciences Homecoming Tent

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Falcon Tent City

Alumni B!G BBQ

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tent City at Doyt Perry Stadium
Live music, great food, fun for the kids and more right before the big game. Cost: $15/person for BBQ & Football ticket; $10/person for BBQ only, Children 5 and under are free.

Pre-Game Student Tailgate

1:30 p.m.
Doyt Perry Stadium - Northwest Practice Field
Come enjoy food, fun and games before the game!
Sponsored by BGSU Athletics

Residence Life Meet and Greet

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Adjacent to the Southwest Corner of Doyt Perry Stadium

Gamma Phi Beta Cookout and Open House

3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Gamma Phi Beta House

BGSU Football vs. Rhode Island

3:30 p.m.
Doyt Perry Stadium

Public Skate

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Ice Arena
($5 Admission/$3 Skate Rental)

Delta Sigma Theta Open House

6 p.m.  - 9 p.m.
Delta Sigma Theta House

Alpha Sigma Phi Banquet & Awards Ceremony

6:30 p.m.
Dibenedetto’s Italian Bistro

Public Skate

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Ice Arena
$5 Admission/$3 Skate Rental

National Pan-Hellenic Council

Step Show 2012

7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:15 p.m.)
Bowen-Thompson Student Union, Lenhart Grand Ballroom
Come to the Homecoming Step Show 2012 to see NPHC put on a show in honor Michael Jackson.  Tickets can be purchased at the Information Center in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union starting on September 4. General admission and non-Greek alumni tickets are $10.  Greek tickets are $5. Current active BGSU NPHC Greeks are free.

Kappa Sigma Alumni Dinner

7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
SamB’s

Festival Series – Klezmer Madness

8 p.m.
Kobacker Hall
Join noted klezmer clarinetist David Krakauer and his band for a special night of traditional klezmer folk tunes, jazz, rock, funk and hip-hop  For tickets, call 419-372-8171 or visit www.bgsu.edu/festivalseries

Chi Omega Social

8 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Tubby’s

Black Alumni Social

9 p.m. – Midnight
Ice Arena Lounge
($20/person)

Homecoming After Party

11 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Perry Field House
Tickets can be purchased at the Information Center in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. General admission and non-Greek alumni tickets are $10.   Greek tickets are $5. Current active BGSU NPHC Greeks are free.

Alpha Sigma Phi Alumni Association Meeting

10 a.m., Alpha Sigma Phi House

Public Skate

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Ice Arena
$5 Admission/$3 Skate Rental

Homecoming Concert - Cobra Starship and 3OH!3

Doors open at 6 p.m.
Concert begins at 7 p.m.
Stroh Center
Call 419.372.0000 for ticket information.