JACKSON, Tenn. — Feb. 4, 2002 — 51社区 is gearing up to welcome alumni, family and friends home to the university for Union鈥檚 annual homecoming festivities Tuesday, Feb. 5 through Saturday, Feb. 9. With this year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淯nder Construction: The Excitement is Building,鈥� more than 30 events and activities have been planned for students and alumni alike, including athletic games, department seminars and reunions, coffeehouses, talent shows, and Union鈥檚 annual Bull-Dog Day Camp, an on-campus childcare service for children ages 3-10. In addition to the Bull-Dog-camp, 鈥淔amily Friendly Activities鈥� are also being held this year in an effort to provide fun games and an enjoyable time for children of alumni.
鈥淭his is always a fun but important time for us here at Union,鈥� said Gary Williams, executive director of Alumni Services. 鈥淣ot only for renewing acquaintances, but an opportunity to share the future of Union with returning alumni. We especially want alumni with small children to feel just as welcome to attend the Homecoming festivities as those alum whose children are grown.鈥�
Various events for Homecoming 2002 include:
Tuesday, Feb. 5
- Faculty Recital and Concert. Free concert provided by Union鈥檚 own music faculty. Featuring music by American composers. Kenneth R. Hartley Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact the music department at (731) 661-5345.
Wednesday, Feb. 6
- Praise and Worship Time led by Nichole Nordeman, Dove-award winning Christian contemporary artist, in the G.M. Savage Memorial Chapel, 10 a.m. Free and open to the public.
Thursday, Feb. 7
- Alumni Recital and Reception. Music alumni, including the first graduate of Union鈥檚 music program, will perform various works. Hartley Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Friday, Feb. 8
- All-Sing 2002. Greek and other campus organizations will sing in large and small group competition. G.M. Savage Memorial Chapel, 8:30 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for students. Open to the public.
Saturday, Feb. 9
- Reunion Brunch and Registration. Small gym. 9:30 a.m.
Family Friendly Activities. Fred Delay Gymnasium. 10 a.m. Games and Dande Jumpers for the kids along with photo opps with Lady Bulldog or Bulldogs.
Alumni Awards Luncheon, Coburn Dining Room, 11:30 p.m. $12 per person. For tickets, contact the alumni office at (731) 661-5208.
Lady Bulldogs vs. Trevecca Nazarene followed by the Bulldogs vs. Trevecca Nazarene. Homecoming royalty to be presented at half-time. Game time starts at 2 p.m.
For the complete listing of individual department and university events, visit .