Eastern Michigan Athletics
You're Invited to This Week's EMU Homecoming Activities
9/15/2013 7:45:00 PM | General
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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- The 2013 EMU Homecoming Committee invites the entire Eastern Michigan University community to the Homecoming events and activities hosted Sunday, Sept. 15, through Saturday, Sept. 21. Make sure to take note of the featured events below and visit emich.edu/homecoming for details on all of the Homecoming festivities.
TRUEMU Homecoming Kick Off Campus Bash 
Sunday, September 15, 2013
In front of Buell Hall
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Sponsored by: Housing & Residence Life
Come on out and join in the carnival like festivities where we kick off Homecoming week in TRUEMU style 'Together' with food, music, and fun!
Donut Drop
Monday, September 16, 2013
Various Campus Locations
Time: 9 a.m.
Sponsored by: Office for Alumni Relations
Homecoming VIPs will deliver donuts right to your office beginning around 9 a.m. Quantities are limited. All orders must be received by Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Provide your name, number, office number, office location and number donuts desired by the dozen. A person must be in the office to receive the delivery.
To order, e-mail Emma Krzyzaniak at ekrzyzan@emich.edu. Make sure only one person per department is responsible for the order.
Calories and Conditioning
Monday, September 16, 2013
REC/IM
Time: All-day
Sponsored by: EMU Rec/IM
Burn off those 250-calorie doughnuts at the Rec/IM. Show your faculty/staff ID at the door and pay just $2 for a one day pass (VALID only Monday), a savings of $6! Bring a guest with picture ID and he or she will also pay $2. Take advantage of this one-day only special.
For more information, contact Michelle Owens at 734.487.1338 or mowens@emich.edu.
Homecoming Field Day
Monday, September 16, 2013
Hoyt Lawn
Time: 5 p.m.
Sponsored by: Campus Life and EMU Rec/IM
Come out and join us for this year's EMU Homecoming Field Day! Go back in time as we revisit some of your middle school field day game favorites, such as the egg toss, wheel barrow race, and the three legged race. Don't miss the chance to be a part of this 15 team competition highlighted by the "Eagle Dash", as you are sure to have some good old fashioned muddy fun. Registration opens on September 4th and ends on September 12th, but spots fill up fast so be sure to have your four person team ready.
For more information contact Campus Life: 734-487-3045 or Rec/IM: 734-487-1338.
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Homecoming House Calls
Monday, September 16, AND Tuesday, September 17, 2013
First Year Residence Halls
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Sponsored by: Housing & Residence Life
First year students should be home on Monday and Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. as EMU faculty, staff members and student leaders will be dropping by your room to see how your first weeks at EMU are going. This is great time for freshmen to ask any questions and to get to know the staff. Raffle Prizes include 3 credit hours of in-state tuition for an EMU course in Winter 2014 semester, EMU Apparel/Memorabilia and much more!
Monday: House Calls in Phelps, Sellers, Walton, Putnam, Pittman, Hill Halls
Tuesday: House Calls in Best, Wise, Downing Halls
For more information about the event, contact us at the Residence Life Office at 734.487.1300 or housing@emich.edu
Survival of the Fittest
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Student Center, Room 350
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by: Black Student Union
Learn how to survive in this world they call "College." Be able to meet with EMU administrations and learn just how important you are to EMU.
For more information, contact Black Student Union President, Brandon Britt, at bbritt2@emich.edu.
No Limit Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Rec/IM Building, 5th floor
Time: 7 p.m.
Sponsored by: EMU Rec/IM
Registration will run from 6:30-7 p.m. in the Rec/IM building. The tournament will begin at 7 p.m. Entry fee is $4. Participants will enjoy pizza, beverages, and prizes. All skill levels are welcome.
For more information, contact Lou Gianino or Michelle Owens at the Rec/IM, 734-487-1338.
CMTA 50th Birthday Celebration
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Quirk/Sponberg Lobby
Time: 12 - 3 p.m.
Sponsored by: Communication, Media & Theatre Arts Department
Happy 50th Birthday! Communication, Media & Theatre Arts is celebrating its 50th year as a department with an open house. Come by for CAKE and activities, 12 - 3 p.m., in the lobby of Quirk/Sponberg.
For more information, contact Wendy Kivi at 734.487.3198.
Foose Ball Tournament
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Student Center Patio
Time: 3:30 - 5 p.m.
Sponsored by: Campus Life
Join Campus Life and Rider Sandals for an afternoon of Foose Ball at the Student Center. Open Foose Ball play and sign-up begins at 10:00 a.m. on the Student Center patio (weather permiting). The tournament itself is from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. This event is free to all EMU students.
T-shirt Exchange
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
EMU Student Center - South Patio (Campus Picnic)
Time: 10:30 a.m - 2:30 p.m.
Sponsored by: EMU Rec/IM
Trade in another gently used college or university shirt for a free EMU Homecoming T-shirt.
6th Annual Homecoming Spirit Police
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
EMU Campus
Sponsored by: Office for Alumni Relations
Throughout the day, EMU students and employees spotted wearing non-EMU college paraphernalia will be given a "ticket", which is a coupon to the Rec IM Pro-Shop. Those spotted wearing EMU clothing will be given a special EMU-branded prize.
Green & White Day / College Colors Day
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
EVERYWHERE
Time: All-day
Sponsored by: Homecoming Committee
Alumni, students, faculty and staff wear green and white all day, no matter where you are in the world!
Young and Successful
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Walton/Putnam Lounge
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Presented by: EMU Black Alumni Chapter, Black Student Union
Young and Successful is an EMUBA tradition aiming to encourage and motivate current EMU students by connecting them with EMU Alumni in an engaging and interactive workshop format.
Campus Picnic
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
EMU Student Center - North Patio
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sponsored by: President's Office
EMU President Susan Martin invites all members of the EMU community to celebrate Homecoming and welcome newcomers to the university.
For more information, contact the Office of Special Events at 734.487.2211.
Residence Hall Room Spirit Contest
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Residence Halls
Time: 5 - 7 p.m. (rooms will be judged)
Sponsored by: Housing & Residence Life
Live the Full Experience! Living on campus allows you to show your TRUEMU pride in your own room! Residence Life will host a room decoration competition in the Residence Halls. The rooms will be judge in creativity and spirit. The room decorating contest will take place Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. If you are interested in participating please email mmirasbo@emich.edu by 5 p.m. on September 16 with your name, room number and phone number. Winners will be announced on the Residence Life Facebook Page.
Residence Hall Door Decorating
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Residence Halls
Time: 5 - 7 p.m. (doors will be judged)
Sponsored by: Housing & Residence Life
Residence Life will host a door decoration competition in the Residence Halls. The door decorating contest will take place Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. If you are interested in participating please email mmirasbo@emich.edu by 5 p.m. on September 16 with your name, room number and phone number. Winners will be announced on the Residence Life Facebook Page.
TRUEMU Alumni Happy Hour
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Corner Brewery
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Sponsored by: Office for Alumni Relations
Connect with old friends and make new ones as we gather to celebrate Homecoming 2013. Bring your business cards to share and to enter to win some EMU swag. Appetizers will be provided.
TRUEMU Homecoming Block Party
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Student Center Patio
Time: 6 p.m.
Sponsored by: EMU Marketing
Collect FREE discounts and giveaways from participating Ypsilanti-area businesses in the Eagle Discount Card Program. Show your EMU identification card and save at these and other Ypsilanti-area businesses year round. Shannon from Channel 955 Mojo in the Morning will be hanging out with us too! Enter contests, play Spin to Win, and walk steps away to the Homecoming Pep Rally (see below) near the Lake House to show your school spirit immediately after this event.
TRUEMU Homecoming Pep Rally
Thursday, September 19, 2013
University Park
Time: 8 p.m.
Sponsored by: EMU Athletics
A longstanding EMU tradition show your TRUEMU spirit at the annual Homecoming Pep Rally. Shannon from Channel 955 Mojo in the Morning, EMU Marching Band, giveaways and prizes. Support your team and find out who the Homecoming king and queen finalists are. Rain location is Bowen Field House.
The Homecoming Cook-Off
Friday, September 20, 2013
Outside the Eateries and FYC
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sponsored by: EMU Dining
Join us for our favorite grilled foods and live music from DJ Mike Shadow. The Quick Fixx raffle winners will be announced (Brought to you by General Mills), plus chances to enter and win even more EMU swag.
Friday Night Movie: MONSTERS UNIVERSITY
Friday, September 20, 2013
Student Center Auditorium
Time: 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. showings
Sponsored by: Campus Life
Want something fun to do with your friends on Friday night, but short on cash? Come by the Student Center Auditorium to watch a movie for FREE. Campus Life will be showing Monsters University. Kick it with friends and enjoy some of the newest movies on the big screen with exciting surround sound every week!
Annual Black Alumni Club House Jam
Friday, September 20, 2013
Ypsilanti Marriott - Eagle Crest
Time: 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Presented by: Black Alumni Chapter
Annual EMU Black Alumni Homecoming Jam Fundraiser, raising funds to support our Scholarship Fund. This year we are partnering with the lovely ladies from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Audacious B2W3A - As they celebrate 20 years of Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service!
For more information visit http://www.emublackalumni.org/
Late Night at the Rec/IM
Friday, September 20, 2013
Rec/IM
Time: 10 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Sponsored by: Black Student Union
Still energized from the earlier events? Well come enjoy a late night session at the Rec/IM! Games, basketball, volleyball, giveaways and more!
For more information, contact Black Student Union President, Brandon Britt, at bbritt2@emich.edu.
EMU Alumni Band
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Rynearson Stadium
Time: 8:30 a.m. coffee and donuts, 9:45 a.m. rehearsal
Sponsored by: EMU Bands
Remember the words to the fight song? Go Green? Are your chops in shape and are you ready to march with us? If so then please join the EMU Marching Band in their Pre-Game Performance on Saturday, September 21, 2013 during Homecoming as EMU takes on Ball State University at 1:00 p.m. in Rynearson Stadium. We welcome you back to campus to see the 119th edition of the EMU Marching Band and to spend the day with us. Come back to relive your favorite memories and create new ones with our students!
Please let us know you are joining us! Contact us at 734.487.1430 or by email at emu.bands@emich.edu. Please respond with your name, instrument, and years in the band.
Golden Years Reunion Breakfast
Saturday, September 21, 2013
University House
Sponsored by: Office for Alumni Relations
Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
For all the 1963 graduates, you are invited to enjoy a delicious breakfast, hosted by President Susan Martin at the University House. Following the brunch, a medallion ceremony will also be held.
EMU Rec/IM Reunion Tailgate
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Rynearson Stadium Parking Lot
Time: 9:30 a.m- 1 p.m.
Sponsored by: EMU Rec/IM
The Rec/IM family welcomes their family and friends back to celebrate the 45 years of working in recreational sports at Eastern Michigan University.
Geography & Geology Alumni Reunion
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Strong Hall
Time: 10 a.m.
Sponsored by: Geography & Geology Department
The Geography & Geology Department is sponsoring an Alumni Reunion for our undergraduate programs. Join us for a tour of the G&G Department starting at 10 a.m. located in Strong Hall on EMU's campus. After the tour, we invite you to join us at the Alumni and Friends Homecoming Tailgate starting at 11 a.m. where we will have Earth Science/Geology, Geography, and Urban & Regional Planning tables inside the tent for a chance to mingle with other G&G alumni. Please bring your business cards to add to our notebook of prestigious alums.
After the game, join us for an informal get together at the Corner Brewery.
*You must RSVP for the tailgate by calling the department at 734.487.0218
1963 Football Team Reunion
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Rynearson Stadium
Time: 11 a.m.
Sponsored by: EMU Alumni Association
The EMU Office for Alumni Relations in conjunction with the E-Club Alumni Chapter are hosting the 1963 Football Team Reunion. We invite all members of the 1963 team to join us before the football game at the Alumni Association Tailgate Tent at 11:00 a.m. followed by a facilities tour with the E-Club board at 12:15 p.m. Then, right at game time all members of this team will serve as honorary captains at the coin flip.
For more information or to make a reservation please call the Alumni Office at 734.487.0250.
EMU Alumni and Friends Homecoming Tailgate
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Rynearson Stadium
Time: 11 a.m - 1 p.m.
Alumni Chapters/groups with tables reserved include:
Geology and Geography
Golden Years Reunion
1963 Football Team Reunion
Chicago Alumni Chapter
College of Health and Human Services
Construction Management
Latino Alumni Chapter
E-Club Alumni Chapter
Huron Restoration Alumni Chapter
Kappa Phi Alpha Alumni
For more information or to reserve a table for your Alumni Chapter, please call the Office for Alumni Relations at 734.487.0250 or by email at alumni.relations@emich.edu.
Student Organization Tailgate
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Time: 10 a.m.
Sponsored by: Campus Life
The student organization tailgate is an opportunity for any student organization on campus to reserve a space for current members and alumni to come together to celebrate EMU's homecoming. Student organizations can register for the student organization tailgate through the homecoming websites and will need to attend a training session to participate. The tailgate begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 1:00pm.
How to Host a Student Org Tailgate
Student Org Tailgate Registration Form and Tailgate Policy
Tailgate Town
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Time: 10 a.m.
Presented by: Tailgate Town
Be sure to visit Tailgate Town and set up your own pre-game fun before the Eagles take on Ball State at 1 p.m. Tailgating starts at 10 a.m. and will feature DJ Drit - providing music and entertainment leading up to the 1 p.m. kickoff. All friends are welcome!
Parade of Nations
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Before Kickoff
Sponsored by: EMU Office of International Students
Enjoy a parade displaying more than 80 flags from EMU students'‚ home countries. To register to be a flag bearer or for more information, contact the Office of International Students at ois@emich.edu.
TRUEMU Homecoming Football Game
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Rynearson Stadium
Time: 1 p.m.
Sponsored by: EMU Athletics
The Eastern Michigan Eagles led by Coach Ron English will take on Ball State on Saturday September 21, 2013 for the annual homecoming celebration!
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Kappa Phi Alpha Post Game Party
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Aubree's Pizzeria and Tavern
Time: 4 p.m.
Sponsored by: Kappa Phi Alpha Alumni
Celebrate a Homecoming victory and share some great memories, A pizza buffet and drinks for Kappa Phi Alpha brothers, family and friends.
Please contact George "Beau" Harrison at harrison4867@gmail.com to confirm your attendance.
Post-Game Alumni Mixer
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Tap Room
Time: 3 p.m.
Sponsored by: EMU Black Alumni Association (EMUBA), Greek Alumni Chapter, EMU Young Alumni Council
The EMU Black Alumni Association, Greek Alumni Chapter, and EMU Young Alumni Council join forces to host the Post-Game Alumni Mixer immediately following the Homecoming football game. This event is free. Guests are responsible for purchasing their own food and drinks.
Oozeball
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Hoyt Lawn
Time: 1 p.m.
Sponsored by: EMU Rec/IM
Feel like getting dirty? Join us for EMU's 16th annual 4-on-4 mud volleyball tournament! Participants must be there by 12:15 p.m. The one day tournament promises to be big and messy. Students and alumni participation welcome. The cost to register is $45 per team and you must register by Sept. 19. Register early, this event fills up fast! Spectators welcome!
For more information, call the Rec/IM at 734-487-1338.
