Tuesday, Feb 24
8 p.m.
ThinkFast Game Show
(Part of the Highlander Olympics 2009 Competition)
Sponsored by CAB
Event Contact: 540-831-5420
Bonnie Hurlburt Student Center Auditorium
Wednesday, Feb 25
7 p.m.
RU Men’s Basketball vs. High Point
Faculty Staff Appreciation Night, Men’s Tennis Introduction,
Farm Bureau Halftime Contest, Recyle Mania, and
Relay for Life Signup
Ticket information: 540-831-6396
Dedmon Center Arena
Thursday, February 26
3 - 6 p.m.
Radio Remote with Big Dog Sports Talk with Rick Watson '91
Bonnie Hurlburt Student Center
3 - 6 p.m.
Entrepreneur Express – Free business workshops that provide interactive discussions and guest speaker, Doug Call ‘86, President of Virginia Prosthetics. Open to the public.
Event Contact: 276-676-3768.
Bonnie Hurlburt Student Center Auditorium
7 p.m.
Highlander Olympics 2009
Student Gladiator Joust, Mechanical Bull and Karaoke Competition
Sponsored by SGA
Muse Banquet Hall
Friday, February 27
7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
RU Bookstore Customer Appreciation Day (20% discount on in store purchases)
Dalton Hall
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Alumni Teaching Day
RU alumni are accomplished in many fields and we want to showcase your expertise by becoming a guest lecturer in classes across campus. This is a wonderful occasion for our alumni to see our outstanding students and provide mentoring opportunities. To become a guest lecturer please call 1-888-478-4723 or email alumni@radford.edu.
Alumni participating can check in at the welcome table at the Bonnie Hurlburt Student Center.
Noon
Alumni Executive Council Open Meeting
Showcase My RU portal and centennial update
Bonnie Hurlburt Student Center -- 2nd Floor
Noon
Pep Rally
Show your spirit with the RU Cheerleaders, Pep Band, Coaches and the Highlander!
Bonnie Hurlburt Student Center Dining Stage
Noon
The Center for Gender Studies presents “RU & Beyond: Alumni exploring gender-related issues with Dr. Sudie Back and Ms. Cynthia Hall. Reception to follow.
McGuffey Hall 114
5:30 p.m.
Alumni Women’s Basketball Game
All former Women’s basketball players, coaches, and managers are encouraged to shoot some hoops, and get to know the current women’s team. Players need to check in at 5:30 p.m. at the Dedmon Center Administrative Entrance and Tip off will be at 6:15 p.m.
Dedmon Center Arena
6:30 p.m.
Alumni Men’s Basketball game
All former Men’s basketball players, coaches, and managers are encouraged to shoot some hoops, and get to know the current men’s team. Players need to check in at 6:30 p.m. at the Dedmon Center Administrative Entrance and Tip off will be at 7:15 p.m.
Dedmon Center Arena
8 p.m.
NPHC Step Show
Who will step it up and show the most talent?
Preston Hall - Bondurant Auditorium
(Fee: $5 Collected at the door)
8 p.m.
Alumni and Friends Texas Hold-em Tournament/Social – NEW!!
A limited-seat, no-limit Texas Hold-em poker tournament will raise money for a deserving RU scholarship or department. Want to decide who gets the money? Enter the tournament and win! The first-place winner will choose who will receive a monetary donation from the RU Alumni Association. Second-place and third-place winners will also designate funds to their chosen departments or scholarships. For your donation, you will receive chips and a spot at the table! It you don’t want to play, but want to see the action then purchase a spectators pass. Food and door prizes for all. A cash bar will be available. Must be 18 or older to play. Open to the public. Tournament Rules (pdf file).
Dedmon Center Heated Alumni Tent
(Fee: To Play $50 donation pp; Spectators $10pp.
Student: $50 to play & 2 free spectator passes)
Saturday, February 28
9 a.m. - Noon
Student Pottery Guild Sale
Covington Center
9:30 a.m.
Presidential Brunch
Join President Penelope W. Kyle for brunch in the new Covington Center for Visual and Performing Arts. Learn about Radford University’s exciting initiatives and plans for the future. Parking in Lot V for this event.
Covington Center
(Fee: $20pp)
10 a.m. - Noon
Open House for all Colleges
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
RU Bookstore
Dalton Hall
10 a.m. and Noon
Family Admissions Tours
Contact: 540-831-5371
Martin Hall
11 a.m.
9 Ball Billiards Tournament
Bonnie Hurlburt Student Center Game Room
(Fee: $5pp)
11:30 a.m.
RU Ambassador Reunion & Lunch
Dedmon Center Heated Alumni Tent
(Fee: $12pp)
1 - 1:50 p.m.
Alumni Lunch prior to Lady Highlander’s game featuring a Coaches, Deans, and Centennial Corner
Come have lunch and mingle with current Coaches and Deans prior to the Women’s Basketball Game. Alumnus DJ Shock will be spinning the tunes. Cash bar available.
Dedmon Center Heated Alumni Tent
(Fee: See package pricing or $15pp Individual/Student)
**RU Express accepted at the tent activities.
1:00 - 8:30 p.m.
RU Bookstore Customer Appreciation Day (20% discount at Tent location only)
Dedmon Center Heated Alumni Tent
2 p.m.
RU Lady Highlanders vs. Presbyterian
Halftime recognition of Big South Athletic Student Honor Roll
Dedmon Center Arena
(Fee: Included in package pricing or for individual game tickets
contact 540-831-6396)
2 p.m.
8 Ball Billiards Tournament
Bonnie Hurlburt Student Center Game Room
(Fee: $5pp)
4 - 5:30 p.m.
Alumni and Friends Heated Tailgate
Calling all Highlander fans to the tailgate. It’s going to be good food, good friends, and good times with alumnus DJ Shock. During this time we will be celebrating with alumni, friends, and All-Greek Reunion participants. Cash bar available.
Dedmon Center Heated Alumni Tent
(Fee: See package pricing or $12pp Individual/$8 Student)
**RU Express accepted at the tent activities.
4 - 6 p.m.
RU Student Outdoor Tailgate
Bring your own grill, food, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Dedmon Center Parking Lot Z (west end)
4 - 5:30 p.m.
Babysitting services/children's activities
Dedmon Center Arena -- LEC.
4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Body Art and Balloon Creations
Sponsored by CAB
Dedmon Center Arena
5:50 p.m.
Pre-game recognition of the Men’s Basketball Seniors.
Dedmon Center Arena
6 p.m.
RU Men vs. Liberty Televised Basketball game
Dedmon Center Arena
(Fee: Included in package pricing or for individual game tickets
contact 540-831-6396)
7:15 p.m.
Halftime recognition of the Highlander King & Queen Court and 2008 National Championship Rugby Team.
8 p.m. (start time is immediately following the game)
Post Game Tent Party with Dinner and Band
Complete the night with a high energy Celebration in the Homecoming Alumni Tent. Guests can rock the night away with a live band and enjoy dinner at their leisure. This is the place to be! Menu features hamburgers, chicken, and BBQ with all the sides. Featuring the Band: Ministers of Soul. Cash bar available.
Dedmon Center Heated Alumni Tent
(Fee: See package pricing or $20pp Individual/$15 Student)
Special Deal: $15 each if purchasing 4 of more tickets. All tickets must be bought in one transaction.
**RU Express accepted at the tent activities.
8 - 11:30 p.m.
Evening at The Bonnie
Free music, snack foods, bowling, & billiards.
Sponsored by CAB & Greek Life
Event Contact: 540-831-5420
Bonnie Hurlburt Student Center
8:30 p.m.
Free movie in the Bonnie featuring James Bond in “Quantum of Solace”
Sponsored by CAB
Event Contact: 540-831-5420
Bonnie Hurlburt Student Center Auditorium
Homecoming Package Prices
Package 1 (Best Deal)
$50 Adult; $40 for children 16 and under
Game Tickets (Men’s and Women’s)
Lunch prior to Lady Highlander’s game
Pre Game men’s tailgate with DJ Shock
Post game tent party with dinner and band
Package 2 (Already have game tickets)
$40 Adults; $30 for children 16 and under
Lunch prior to Lady Highlander’s game
Pre Game men’s tailgate with DJ Shock
Post game tent party with dinner and band
Package 3
$21 Adults; $15 for children 16 and under
Women’s game ticket
Lunch prior to Lady Highlander’s game
Package 4
$20 Adults; $10 for children 16 and under
Men’s game ticket
Pre game tailgate with DJ Shock
Package 5
$30 Adults; $20 for children 16 and under
Men’s game ticket
Post game tent party with dinner and band
Individual Ticket Prices
Alumni & Friends Texas Hold-em Tournament Player- $50
Alumni & Friends Texas Hold-em Spectator/Social Pass - $10
Presidential Brunch - $20
Individual Basketball Game tickets – Please call (540) 831-6396
RU Ambassador Reunion Lunch - $12
Lunch prior to Lady Highlander’s Game - $15
Pre-game Tailgate before Men’s Game - $12
Post Game Tent Party with a Band - $20
Post Game Tent Party with a Band - $15 each if purchasing 4 of more tickets. All tickets must be bought in one transaction. Call the Alumni Office at 1-888-478-4723 to purchase.
8 and 9 Ball Billiards Tournament - $5 each
Student Price (No game ticket included)
Lunch prior to Lady Highlander’s Game - $15
Pre-game Tailgate before Men’s Game- $8
Post Game Tent Party with a Band - $15
** Students attending the games need only RU ID to get in.
**RU Express accepted at the tent activities.
