Homecoming 2011 will be held October 27 - 29
Watch here in the coming month
for an updated event schedule!
Schedule of Events:
Thursday, October 27, 2011
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. - Science and Mathematics Research Poster Display
Caputo Hall Lobby
Current undergraduate research projects will be displayed. Stop by and read more on special science and mathematics projects by our own students.
Event runs from 10/21-10/23. Free
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. - University Store Open
Student Memorial Center
The University store is your destination for MU apparel and insignia items. Visit in person or check out the store's website.
Note: Most of the Student Memorial Center will be closed during Homecoming weekend due to renovations.
6p.m. - 8:30 p.m. A Cultural Showcase THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL THE SPRING SEMESTER 2011.
7 pm – Distinguished Lecture in Nursing
Myers Auditorium, McComsey Hall
Join us for a light reception and lecture entitled "Spite in White: Relational Aggression and Bullying among Nurses" by speaker Cheryl Dellasega, GNP, Ph.D., Professor of humanities at Penn State University College of Medicine and professor of Women's Studies at Penn State University. Sponsored by the Department of Nursing and the Xi Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Inc. Reception begins at 6:00p.m. and lecture begins at 7:00p.m.
Free. Reservations requested.
Friday, October 28, 2011
7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Anchor Cafe and Market
Gordinier Hall
Come and visit the latest edition to the dining options at MU! The Anchor features deli foods made to order, salads, soups, snacks, beverages, baked goods, ice cream, coffee, pizza and more! Free WI-FI and seating available. This is the perfect stop for your morning coffee! Cash only.
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Science and Mathematics Student Research Poster Display
Caputo Hall Lobby
Current undergraduate research projects will be displayed. Stop by and read more on special science and mathematics projects by our own students.
Event runs from 10/21-10/23. Free.
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. University Store Open
Student Memorial Center
The University store is your destination for MU apparel and insignia items. Visit in person or check out the store's website.
Note: Most of the Student Memorial Center will be closed during Homecoming weekend due to renovations.
10:00 a.m. Homecoming Alumni & Friends Golf Outing
Crossgates Golf Course, Millersville
Open to alumni, faculty, staff and friends. There will be a shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. and the format of play will be scramble. Fee includes: continental breakfast, greens fee, cart, beverage and snack at the turn, dinner at the new Windoz Grill and prizes for closest to the pin, longest drive and straightest drive.
Directions to Crossgates Golf Club can be found at their website at www.crossgatesgolf.com Sponsors: Student Services, Inc., Student Lodging, Inc., & MU Alumni Association.
Cost: $70 per person Click below to sign up!
Advance reservations required.
5 p.m. Photo Session of the 2010 MU Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
Gordinier Hall
5:30 pm & 6:15 p.m. - 16th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Reception & Dinner
Lehr Room, Gordinier Hall
Please join us in honoring the 2010 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees. For detailed biographies on honorees please visit the athletics website at www.millersvilleathletics.com All alumni and friends are cordially invited to attend.
See reservation form for cost and meal options.
Reservations Required.
6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Class of 1960 Meet & Mingle
Campus Grill, Gordinier Hall, Bolger Conference Center
Cost: $10 per person
Reservations Required.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Anchor Cafe and Market
Gordinier Hall
Come and visit the latest edition to the dining options at MU! The Anchor features deli foods made to order, salads, soups, snacks, beverages, baked goods, ice cream, coffee, pizza and more! Free WI-FI and seating available. This is the perfect stop for your morning coffee! Cash only.
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Science and Mathematics Student Research Poster Display
Caputo Hall Lobby
Current undergraduate research projects will be displayed. Stop by and read more on special science and mathematics projects by our own students.
Event runs from 10/22-10/24. Free
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. - University Store Open
Student Memorial Center
The University store is your destination for MU apparel and insignia items. Visit in person or check out the store's website.
Note: Most of the Student Memorial Center will be closed during Homecoming weekend due to renovations.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Alumni Information Center
Duncan Alumni House.
Please use front entrance
9 a.m. - Millersville Community Parade, “Wild, Wild West"
Check the Parade website for more details
Bands, floats, twirlers, Millersville University’s Skully, marchers, civic groups, fire engines and so much more. 
Be a part of it or watch the award-winning, annual community/University effort as the two-mile parade winds through the Borough of Millersville, ending near the Student Memorial Center. Truly, one of Lancaster County’s largest parades! Questions? Call the Parade Hotline @ 717-871-2213
NOTE: North George Street, Herr Avenue and Landis Avenue will close at 8:45 a.m. for the parade; alternate routes will be posted on October 24. Parade will run approximately 2 hours. Please allow ample time to reach your destination.
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. - Athletic Department CHICKEN BAR-B-QUE
Pickup at Ganser Library Parking Lot, W. Frederick St., Millersville
Enjoy a freshly prepared chicken BBQ lunch. Proceeds benefit Marauder Athletics. Preordering is suggested and guarantees meal availability. Dinner includes: 1/2 chicken, chips, applesauce, dessert, pint beverage.
FOOD PICK-UP NOTE: expect traffic delays due to Millersville Parade (9 am – 12 noon) access Ganser Parking lot via Frederick Street from Duke Street in Millersville. COST: $8.00/dinner; $5.00 half To order, please contact Donna at 717-872-3405 or email deshleman@millersville.edu
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Women's Basketball Reunion, Alumni Picnic/Barbeque
Pucillo
The celebration begins at 11:30 a.m. with an alumni gathering at Pucillo Gymnasium and is immediately followed by a BBQ picnic. Former players will have the opportunity to reminisce and talk with current head coach Mary Fleig about upcoming events. See the Fall Fling for kids/family on Brooks Field and our HOME Football Game!
Registration Required. Cost is $10.00 per person. Please contact Darlene Newman with questions and to sign up at dnewman@millersville.edu or by calling 717-872-2199.
11 a.m. - 1p.m. Men's Basketball Reunion
Jefferson Hall, Recruiting Room
For additional information, please contact Damien Pitts at (717) 872-3799. More information to follow.
Free.
11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m - Fall Fling
Newly Remodeled Student Memorial Center Recreation Hall
Shop local arts and crafts booths and relax under the parking garage. Taste a variety of foods provided by a wide selection of food vendors, including crab cakes, burgers, hot dogs, funnel cakes, pretzels, soft kettle corn, french fries and more! Kids, stop by and visit the petting zoo or take a pony ride! Also included: student activity groups hosting games/activities for the whole family.
Come out to the Fall Fling Stage and enjoy the song and dance of the Pocono Native American Intertribal Association which includes flute demonstrations, traditional dance and facts about local Native Americans or enjoy a square dancing demonstration by the Lancaster Square Dancing Association and music by The Lonesome Stragglers. Showtimes TBD
Free and open to the public.
Game fees raise money for student and organizations.
Are you a vendor looking to participate in Fall Fling?
Click here for more information and vendor applications.
11:30 a.m. - Parade Volunteers, Alumni & Friends Homecoming Luncheon
Lehr Room, Gordinier Hall
After the parade and before the game, head on over to Gordinier for a scrumptious buffet including Caesar salad, chicken corn soup, chicken marsala, marinated flank steak, vegetarian lasagna, green bean almondine, oven roasted potatoes, chocolate chip/sugar cookies, brownies, lemon bars, assorted rolls, assorted soft drinks/iced tea, coffee, water. This luncheon is sponsored and partially subsidized by the MU Alumni Association.
Reservations required.
11:30 a.m. - Wrestling Reunion Picnic
Biemesderfer Stadium, Tent by East Gate
For details/reservations please contact Todd Roberts: (717) 872-3705 or todd.roberts@millersville.edu
Note: Guests must purchase a game ticket for admittance into stadium
11:30 p.m. - School of Education Alumni Gathering, Osburn Hall Portico
Come home to find out what is happening in the School of Education - Millersville's largest school of alumni! Join the education faculty. Free.
Departments within this School: Educational Foundations, Elementary & Early Childhood Education, Industry & Technology, Psychology, Special Education, Wellness & Sports Sciences.
11:30 p.m. - School of Humanities and Social Sciences Alumni Drop-In/Open House
Dutcher Hall Lobby, 3rd floor
Alumni are invited back to campus to visit the home of University Theater, celebrating the 120th anniversary of Dutcher Hall. Guests will enjoy a theatre preview and flute choir performance. Learn about current happenings in the school, see examples of student work, and see sketches of the new Visual and Performing Arts Center. Light refreshments provided.
Departments within this School: Art, Business Administration, Communication/Theater, Economics, English, Foreign Languages, Geography, Government and Political Affairs, History, Music, Philosophy, Social Work, Sociology/Anthropology.
Reservations requested.
Free.
12:30 p.m. - Marauders Cove Alumni Hospitality
Biemesderfer Stadium Tent (behind visitors Stands)
All alumni & families welcome! Moon bounces, kids activities, popcorn, cotton candy, and more! Stop by and register for the weekend, pick up reunion materials and spin the prize wheel. Come over to the tent anytime during the game!
Free
12:30 p.m. - Science & Mathematics Alumni Gathering
Steinman Courtyard, Caputo Hall
School of Science and Math alumni are invited for a light reception. For more information, contact the Dean's Office, at School of Science & Mathematics (717) 872-3407.
Departments within this School: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Nursing and Physics.
Free.
Reservations requested.
1 p.m. - Pre-game MU Athletic Hall of Fame Recognition
Biemesderfer Stadium, Chryst Field, 50-yard line
2010 Inductees will be recognized on the field. Come out and cheer on our special honorees.
1:30 p.m. - Marauder Football vs. East Stroudsburg
Biemesderfer Stadium, Chryst Field
Marauder fans of all ages are welcome to attend this exciting event! Activities include Hall of Fame Induction, and presentations honoring Seniors and Distinguished Service Alumnus.
Tickets required for admission to the game.
ALUMNI: Please purchase your tickets through this site to avoid any processing fees and to recieve a discount. (discount only available during pre-sale)
ALL: Game tickets will be available for pick up at the Will Call box at the stadium.
Halftime: Crowning of the 2010 Charity King and Queen / MU Marching Band Program, Biemesderfer Stadium.
2:00 p.m. - Astra Afternoon Tea
Gordinier Hall, Old Main Room
Alumni who graduated 50 years ago or more (classes of 1960 and before) are invited to a causal afternoon tea to reminisce on "days gone by". The tea will be featuring the classes of 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955 and 1960.
Free
Reservations Required.
5:00 p.m. - Alumni Pig Roast
Biemesderfer Stadium, Tent (behind visitors stands)
All alumni and their families are invited to to join us immediately following the football game to enjoy a picnic menu which includes pork, chicken and beef as well as picnic fare and lemonade/ice tea. Classes and affinity groups can reserve table in advance to get a group together by contacting the Alumni Services Office. Already signed up to attend: Class of 1961, Class of 1962, Class of 1964, Class of 1965, Class of 1970, Wickers Fraternity. Must have valid ID to drink(beer will be served).
Adults 12 and over $17 per person
Children ages 6-12 $10 per person
Children 5 and under free
Reservations requested.
Email the Alumni Services Office to request a table reservation for you group at: mualumni@millersville.edu.
6 p.m. - Class of 1960 50th Anniversary Reunion, Reception, Class Photo Dinner
Gordinier Hall, Old Main Room
All members of the 1960 class are invited back to campus for a reception, dinner and open bar.
$40 per person
Registration required.
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