Save the date for SBU Homecoming 2010: Cruisin’ Through the Decades
Southwest Baptist University News Release
Contact: Sharina Smith, Office of Marketing & Communications
BOLIVAR, Mo. – Southwest Baptist University will be “Cruisin’ Through the Decades” for Homecoming 2010 on Friday, Oct. 22, and Saturday, Oct. 23. Students will begin their activities earlier in the week with such traditions as "Spirit Chapel" and "Bed Races." On Saturday there will be a car show from 11:00 - 1:30 following the parade. The football game will begin at 2 p.m. versus Central State University.
Approximately 2,000 SBU alumni and their families are expected to come to Bolivar for the homecoming events. Bolivar businesses are encouraged to decorate their windows using the homecoming theme and the SBU school colors, purple and white.
For more information about parade entries, participating in the car show, or other Homecoming activities, contact the SBU Homecoming hotline at 417-328-1806, or visit the SBU website at: http://www.sbuniv.edu/alumni/homecoming
Schedule of Events
Friday, October 22
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Registration Center Open
Goodson Student Union
10:00 a.m. -10:50 a.m.
Honors Chapel
Presentation of Life Service Awards
Edwin Lightfoot Distinguished Alumni Award
Homecoming Court
Pike Auditorium, Mabee Chapel
11:00 a.m.
Honoree Reception
Mabee Chapel Lobby
11:30 a.m.
50 – Year Club Luncheon
McClelland Dining Facility
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Class of 1960 Reunion
McClelland Dining Facility
3:00 p.m.
SBU Alumni Softball Home Run Derby
SBU Softball Field
4:30 p.m.
Bed Races
Burnridge Memorial Forum
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Banquet
All Alumni invited to attend.
Recognition of LSA Recipients, past & present
Child-care provided.
Meller's Dining Commons
7:30 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Dessert Reception & Music Through The Decades
Vocal and Instrumental music concert
Pike Auditorium, Mabee Chapel
Saturday, October 23
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Registration Center Open
Goodson Student Union
8:30 a.m.
Alumni Breakfast:
Recognition of Lightfoot Award
Meller’s Dining Commons
9:30 a.m.
Decade Parade Watching Reunions
Parade Route
10:00 a.m.
Homecoming Parade
10:00 a.m.
Redford Tailgate Party
Parade route between Leslie and Beasley Halls
11:00 a.m.
Accounting Alumni Reunion
Taylor Hall, Room 119
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Alumni Tailgate Luncheon and Car Show
Casebolt Music Building Parking Lots
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Book Signing with Author, Clytice C. Duzan ‘48
Goodson Student Union, University Book Store
2:00 p.m.
Football Game & Queen Coronation
SBU vs. Central State University
Plaster Stadium
7:00 p.m.
Improvise!
A Night of Improvisational Theatre
Jester Learning & Performance Center, Davis-Newport Theater
Events and times are subject to change.
For more information about Homecoming activities, contact the SBU Homecoming hotline at
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