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Homecoming Tent Layout
Homecoming Parade Registration
Monday, November 2
Homecoming Coloring Contest
Big Red will be visiting Bowling Green and Warren County schools to give information on the
Homecoming Coloring Contest! Contact the Alumni Association at 270-745-4395.
Homecoming Blood Drive
12:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Garrett Conference Center Ballroom
Sponsored by the Department of Agriculture
Support the American Red Cross by donating during Homecoming week. The blood drive will
continue Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For
more information, contact the Agriculture Department at 270-745-3151.
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Tuesday, November 3
Glasgow Homecoming Celebration
WKU Glasgow Campus
TIME TBA
Sponsored by the Barren County Alumni Chapter and the WKU Glasgow Campus
The Homecoming festivities kick off in Glasgow! Join Glasgow campus students, faculty and
area alumni as we celebrate Homecoming festivities with food, fellowship, and some WKU
cheer! Contact Barren County Alumni Chapter President Bryan Baysinger at 270-651-2663.
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Thursday, November 5
 Chili and Cheese Luncheon and Pep Rally
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Presbyterian Church, 1003 State Street
Sponsored by Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky and the Warren County Alumni Chapter
The official Homecoming Pep Rally continues its tradition with good food, great fun, and lots of WKU Spirit! WKU Football players, cheerleaders, and Topperettes will join Coach David Elson
for an exciting afternoon that is sure to elevate Topper excitement. Tickets are $5 each and
may be reserved by calling 270-782-0280. Tickets will also be sold at the door. Proceeds
benefit Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky.
 Summit Awards
6:00 p.m. Social, 6:30 p.m. Program
Knicely Center at South Campus
WKU honors its outstanding volunteers at this recognition and awards ceremony.
Contact Amy Miller at 270-745-4395 or amy.miller@wku.edu.
Homecoming Concert (plus pic to follow)
Feature….
TIME TBA
LOCATION TBA
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Friday, November 6
 Hall of Distinguished Alumni
Luncheon and Induction Ceremony
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sloan Convention Center
Make plans to attend the celebration of the highest honor WKU bestows upon its alumni. The
2009 inductees are Romeo Crennel, Dr. Dan McIlvoy, and Leon Page. For more information,
see pages xx-xx. For ticket reservations, contact the Alumni Association at 270.745.4395.
Alpha Tau Omega Reunion
Registration and Cocktail Hour
4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn University Plaza
Society of African American Alumni
Homecoming Kickoff Party & Memorial Service
8:00 p.m.
Rev. 7/27/2009
Par Makers Clubhouse
For questions, please contact Destiny O’Rourke at 270-745-4395 or destiny.orourke@wku.edu.
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HOMECOMING
FRIDAY NIGHT
 Homecoming Parade
“Roll Out the Red”
5:00 p.m.
WKU Campus - College Heights Blvd/Avenue of Champions
Sponsored by Citizens First Bank. Hosted by the Warren County Alumni Chapter.
Looking for the WKU Spirit? You’ll find it here at the 2009 Homecoming Parade. Community
and campus entries are welcome. Contact Ginny Hensley at 270-745-4395 or ginny.hensley@wku.edu.
Big Red Street Fest
6:00 p.m. (or immediately after Parade)
Diddle Arena
Sponsored by Citizens First Bank. Hosted by the Warren County Alumni Chapter
Following the parade, journey over to Diddle Arena where this FREE event has something for
everyone in the family. Enjoy a night with inflatable games, prizes, food, WKU costume contest,
and more. Get ready kids, because you can go head to head with members of the WKU
Football Team...in a coloring contest or pin the nose on Big Red! We’ll “Roll Out the Red”
carpet - all in honor of Homecoming on the Hill! Contact Alex Downing at 270-745-5266.
Lady Topper Volleyball Vs. Florida International
7:00 p.m.
E.A. Diddle Arena
To purchase tickets, call the WKU Ticket Office at 1-800-5BIG-RED.
 Big Red’s Roar
7:00 p.m.
Location TBA
WKU students will be showing their school pride during this annual Homecoming Pep Rally.
Hear from Head Football Coach David Elson, the 2009 Hilltopper Football team, Big Red, and
the Homecoming Queen candidates. For more information, contact Student Activities at 270-
745-5809.
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Saturday, November 7
HOMECOMING DAY!
'52 Refrigerator Bowl Team Reunion
The first football team in WKU's history to reach post-season play will hold its annual reunion during Homecoming weekend. Contact Kara Hogue-Neidell at 270.745.4396 or kara.hogueneidell@
wku.edu.
Inaugural Society of African American Alumni Association
Scholarship Golf Scramble
8:00 a.m. - Registration
9:00 a.m. - Shotgun Start
Crosswinds Golf Course
The Society of African American Alumni along with the brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi and Omega
Psi Phi are hosting the inaugural Homecoming Golf Scramble. Cost is $50 per golfer. Contact
Bobby Thomas, Jr. at (615) 218-8186.
Consumer and Family Sciences Alumni Brunch
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Kentucky Museum
All CFS and HEFL alumni are invited. Cost is $15.00 per person. For reservations, contact the
CFS Department at 270-745-4352.
59th Annual Student Publications Homecoming Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
Carroll Knicely Conference Center Regency Room 130
Student Publications welcomes all former Herald and Talisman staff members. Contact Student
Publications at 270-745-2653.
Alumni W-Club Athletic Hall of Fame and Brunch
9:30 a.m.
EA Diddle Arena main floor
Join the annual W-Club Brunch as we induct new members into WKU’s Athletic Hall of Fame!
For information, call Paul Just at 270-745-5379 or paul.just@wku.edu.
Imagewest Morning Mixer
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
MMTH 331
Contact Heather Garcia at heather.garcia@wku.edu or 270-745-8915.
Residence Hall Open Houses
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Department of Housing and Residence Life.
Visit your former home and see the changes! Contact Peggy Crowe at 270-745-2037 or
peggy.crowe@wku.edu.
Phi Mu Alumni Brunch
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The Phi Mu House, 1553 Chestnut Street
Contact Samantha Fisher at Samantha.Fisher561@wku.edu.
Phi Delta Theta Alumni Luncheon
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Mariah’s Restaurant
Contact ryan.driskill457@wku.edu or 270-608-0541.
Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority Alumni Open House
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
AOII House, 1566 Normal St.
Contact Olivia Gary at 270-999-1865.
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Alumni Open House
10:30 a.m.
ADII House, 1633 Chestnut Street
For more information, contact Katherine Stuart Smith at 270-796-2811.
Homecoming Day Luncheon
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Faculty House
Gordon Ford College of Business
15th Annual Homecoming Gathering
12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Grise Hall Front Lawn
Join us for food, drinks, and fellowship! Contact Kristina Harvey at 270-745-2279.
Kappa Delta Sorority Alumnae Tea
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Kappa Delta House, 1600 Chestnut Street
All alumnae are encouraged to attend! Contact Bonnie Holt at bonnieholt78@hotmail.com.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Alumni Cookout
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
SAE House, 300 E. 14th Street
For more information, visit our website at www.kybeta.com.
Sigma Kappa Alumnae Tea
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sigma Kappa House
1551 Chestnut Street
Celebrate our sisterhood and our growth over the years with a tea party! For more information,
contact Sarah Moore at 812-483-9421.
IMREC Sports Alumni Homecoming Picnic
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
South Lawn (in front of the Preston Center)
The Department of Intramural-Recreational Sports would like to invite former employees
(students and staff) and families to join them for food and fellowship prior to the Homecoming
Game. Meet the current staff, renew friendships, share your past experiences with everyone,
and witness the completion of the Preston Center Expansion and Renovation Project. Contact
Steve Rey at 270.745.6060.
Department of Agriculture Homecoming Luncheon
12:00 p.m.
L.D. Brown Agriculture Exposition Center
Tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased at the door. Contact the Department of Agriculture at
270-745-3151 or agriculture@wku.edu.
Society of African American Alumni Tailgate Party
12:00 p.m.
Bates Runner Hall
Enjoy music, food, and genuine WKU Spirit all leading up to the Homecoming football game!
Contact Destiny O’Rourke at 270-745-4395.
School of Journalism and Broadcasting Alumni Cookout
12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Mass Media and Technology Hall Lobby
The New Century Media Society Induction Ceremony will take place at 1:00 p.m. Contact Nate
Spicer at nate.spicer@wku.edu.
Department of Allied Health Homecoming Course
Academic Complex
Join Allied Health for a continuing education course on Homecoming day. Contact Mandy
Skinner at mandy.skinner@wku.edu.
Kentucky MESONET Special Tour
Sponsored by the Department of Geography and Geology
12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
EST 3rd Floor
Contact David Keeling at david.keeling@wku.edu.
FarmHouse Active/Alumni Homecoming Cookout
12:00 p.m.
FarmHouse, 1544 Chestnut Street
Contact Cody Green at 502-507-1201.
College of Health and Human Services Alumni Cookout
12:00 p.m. to Kick-off
Academic Complex Front Steps (next to South Lawn)
In case of inclement weather, we’ll be in Academic Complex main lobby.
Contact Eva Whittle at 270-745-7003 for more information or visit the CHHS website at
http://www.wku.edu/chhs.
BSU/BCM Alumni and Friends Reception
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Baptist Student Center – 1574 Normal Drive
Sponsored by Baptist Campus Ministry
After the reception, we’ll be tailgating. Contact Tommy Johnson, Campus Minister, at
270.781.3185 or ThomasJohnson@wku.edu.
Jones Jaggers Laboratory School Reunion
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Jones Jaggers Lawn
Tailgate with fellow classmates from your Jones Jaggers days! The building will be open for touring. Contact Amy Miller at amy.miller@wku.edu.
Lady Topper Volleyball Vs. Florida Atlantic
1:00 p.m.
E.A. Diddle Arena
To purchase tickets, call the WKU Ticket Office at 1-800-5BIG-RED.
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 FESTIVAL OF FRIENDS
Homecoming Tailgating
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Various Campus Locations
The foundation of Homecoming traditions – reuniting with friends and fellow alumni! Don’t miss
your chance to celebrate Homecoming 2009 with old friends as you prep for WKU vs. Troy
football game. Alumni from across the globe will gather at the Festival, which features rows and
rows of tents representing the Colleges, Departments, Student Organizations, Alumni Groups,
and more!
Wesley Foundation Homecoming Tent
All students, alumni, and friends of the Wesley Foundation are invited! Contact Campus
Minister Sami Wilson at 270-842-2880 or sami@wkywesley.org.
Housing and Residence Life Homecoming Tent
Reunite with current and former staff members over barbecue! Contact Peggy Crowe at 270-
745-2037 or peggy.crowe@wku.edu.
 WKU Alumni Association Homecoming Tent
Tailgate with members of alumni chapters from across the country at the Alumni Association
tent! Contact the Alumni Association at 270-745-4395.
ACADEMIC HOMECOMING TENTS
Architectural and Manufacturing Sciences Homecoming Tent
The department formerly known as Industrial Technology is sponsoring a barbecue for all
alumni, students, and faculty. Contact Dr. Terry Leeper at 270-745-5954 or Gaye Pearl at 270-
745-3251.
Army ROTC Alumni Homecoming Tent
All Hilltopper Battalion Alumni and friends are invited to visit our camouflage-covered Army tent.
Contact Military Science at 270.745.4293.
The Department of Geography and Geology Homecoming Tent
Enjoy good food and old friends. Contact David Keeling at david.keeling@wku.edu.
Honors College Tailgate:
We Roll Out the Red for Our Alumni
McLean Hall front lawn
1:30 p.m.
The University Honors Program would like to welcome alumni back to WKU. Stop by and spend
time before the Homecoming football game by snacking and socializing with the current Honors
students, other Honors Alumni and staff. Contact Amy Chester at amy.chester@wku.edu or
270-745-3020.
GREEK ORGANIZATION HOMECOMING TENTS
Kappa Delta Sorority Homecoming Tent
All alumnae are encouraged to attend! Contact Bonnie Holt at bonnieholt78@hotmail.com.
Farmhouse Fraternity Homecoming Tent
For more information, contact the Chapter President at 270-843-4518.
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Homecoming Tent
For more information, contact the Chapter President at 270-783-9388.
Kappa Alpha Fraternity Homecoming Tent
For more information, contact the Chapter President at 270-846-7959.
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Homecoming Tent
For more information, contact Student Activities at 270-745-2459.
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Homecoming Tent
Contact ryan.driskill457@wku.edu or 270-608-0541.
Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Homecoming Tent
For more information, contact the Chapter President at 270-842-7347.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Homecoming Tent
For information, visit our website at www.kybeta.com.
Sigma Chi Fraternity Homecoming Tent
Contact Jeremy Charbonneau at 502-558-1364.
Sigma Nu Fraternity Homecoming Tent
For a complete listing of Homecoming activities, visit www.EtaRho.org.
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HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME
 Hilltoppers vs. Troy
4:00 p.m.
Houchens L.T. Smith Stadium
The Toppers will welcome Sun Belt Conference opponent Troy into Houchens Smith Stadium
on Homecoming Day! Cheer on the Toppers while celebrating Homecoming with the crowning
of the Queen and other exciting Homecoming festivities. To reserve your game ticket, call the WKU Ticket Office at
1-800-5BIGRED.
ATO Dinner
7:00 p.m. (or following the game)
Mariah's
Contact Amy Miller at amy.miller@wku.edu or 270-745-4395
Sigma Alpha Epsilon Alumni Dance
For more information, visit our website at www.kybeta.com.
Annual NPHC Step Show
TIME TBA
E.A. Diddle Arena
After the game, head to Diddle Arena to see step performances that will astound you! Contact
the Office of Diversity Programs at 270.745.5066.
Society of African American Alumni Association Homecoming Dance
10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
Carroll Knicely Center
Dance the night away! There will be food, fun, and new memories created. Contact Destiny
O’Rourke at 270-745-4395.
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Sunday, November 8
International Alumni Brunch
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Office of International Student and Scholar Services
For more information, contact Destiny O’Rourke at 270-745-4395 or destiny.orourke@wku.edu.
13th Annual Jim Wayne Miller Celebration of Writing
Featuring Vivian Shipley
2:00 p.m.
Garrett Conference Center Auditorium
A reception and book signing will immediately follow the reading. This event is sponsored by
the Creative Writing Committee of the English Department. Contact Mary Ellen Miller at
mary.miller@wku.edu or 270-745-5721.
Lady Topper Basketball (exh.) Vs. Brescia
2:00 p.m.
E.A. Diddle Arena
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