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Monday, Sept. 29
Theme: Traditions
Merchandise Sale & Royalty Voting
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bowen-Thompson Student Union

Falcon Feud & Ebony Elegance
Noon to 4 p.m., Union Oval (Rain Site: 228 Bowen-Thompson Student Union)
Come and test your knowledge and meet the making of Elegance. Falcon Feud combines several popular game shows with questions that engage the audience in BGSU Trivia, sports knowledge and Black History.
Hosted by the Black Homecoming Committee

Snake Dance
6 p.m., Bowen-Thompson Student Union Oval
Let’s break our own Guinness World Record! Meet at the Union Oval and dance your way to the Homecoming Kick Off Event!

Homecoming Kick Off
7-10 p.m., Location TBA
Games, music, food, fun and more


Tuesday, Sept. 30
Theme: Giving Back to Your Roots
Kick Back for Kids
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Location TBA
Make arts and crafts to be sent to the Flying Horse Farms Camp in Columbus, Ohio

Commuter Breakfast
9-11 a.m., two locations: In front of the Health Center and Sorority Row (near the Student Union)
Commuters, come enjoy a free breakfast to get your day started right.

Merchandise Sale and Royalty Voting
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bowen-Thompson Student Union

UAO 50th Birthday Party
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Falcon’s Nest, Bowen-Thompson Student Union

Movie on the Lawn (Co-sponsored by UAO)
Dusk, Doyt Perry Stadium
Join some of BGSU’s finest athletes at The Doyt and watch The Dark Knight, the new Batman movie.

Falcon Pride Fundraiser (Benefits Flying Horse Camp)
TBD


Wednesday, Oct. 1
Theme: Athletic Games
Preliminary Competitions
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at the Alumni Mall (basketball court between Harshman and Kreischer)
Guitar Hero at Bowen-Thompson Student Union

Merchandise Sale and Royalty Voting
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bowen-Thompson Student Union

Pie in the Face Auction
4-10 p.m., 228 Bowen-Thompson Student Union
Hosted by the Black Homecoming Committee

All Star Finals
8-10 p.m., Location TBA
Come watch the winners of the basketball and Guitar Hero prelims compete to be Homecoming All Stars!


Thursday, Oct. 2
Theme: Falcon Feast

Merchandise Sale and Royalty Voting
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bowen-Thompson Student Union

BG Barbeque
4:30-6:30 p.m., Carillon Park (between Education, Business Administration and East Hall)
Food, music and friends, all leading up to the 2008 Homecoming Concert

UAO Homecoming Concert Featuring Soulja Boy and Yung Joc
8 p.m., Anderson Arena (doors open at 7 p.m.)
Tickets $20 for students, $25 for general public
Office of Campus Activities, 419-372-2343
Come out and kick it with two of rap’s hottest artists!


Friday, Oct. 3
T
heme: BG Spirit
Merchandise Sale
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bowen-Thompson Student Union

Clarence Terry Jr. Memorial Service
2:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1526 E. Wooster St., Bowling Green

Parade
5 p.m., Mercer Road to Wooster Street, ends at University Hall Lawn
Floats, cars, Homecoming Royalty, BGSU student organizations, and more showing off their Falcon Pride! This parade leads directly to the 2008 Pep Rally.

Pep Rally
6 p.m., University Hall Lawn
Come watch guest speakers, performances and the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen

Africana Alumni Mixer
7-11 p.m., Ice Arena Lounge
$20 per person
Hosted by the Black Homecoming Committee

Rock the Block–Falcon Fest
6:30 to 9 p.m. (after the Pep Rally)
Doyt Perry Stadium, Parking Lot L
Experience the fun-filled Homecoming event which returns this year after its successful inaugural year in 2007! Celebrate your Falcon spirit with alumni and others from the BGSU community. Entertainment includes live music, entertainment for all ages, food and beverages. Pre-register at bgsualumni.com, 1-888-839-2586.
Tickets $5 per person (purchased prior to Sept. 19), $10 per person (purchased after Sept. 19)


Saturday, Oct. 4

Freddie & Frieda 5K Fun Run/Walk
8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. race start, Student Recreation Center

Falcon Football vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles
4 p.m., Doyt Perry Stadium

NPHC Greek Stepshow
6:30 to 10 p.m., 101 Olscamp Hall
NPHC presents “The Divine


Sunday, Oct. 5
** All Week **
Look out for the Prize Patrol
Homecoming Royalty Voting and Merchandise Sales, Bowen-Thompson Student Union Lobby

 
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