[Students] Homecoming 2012 is Almost Here!

[Deepti Vanguri]

Happy Friday Lions!!

Hope you are getting excited about Homecoming next week, October
21st-27th! take a look at the schedule of events coming up next week! 

For the complete listing visit www.tamuc.edu/homecoming2012 and don't
forget to tweet with #Go4Gold12!!

 

Monday October 22nd 

12pm-2pm: Homecoming Opening Ceremony - Amphitheatre

Rain Location: SRSC Conf Rooms A-C

Join us as we begin the Homecoming festivities for the week featuring a
"represent your culture/organization march" with free food and
entertainment! Homecoming T-Shirts will be available. How to sign up for
this activity: check box on registration page and complete attached
form.

 

 

Tuesday October 23rd 

2:00pm-5:00pm: "Get on Board" Spirit Contest- Walking Mall  

Get on board is a spirit contest and philanthropy event all-in-one!
Student organizations will have a chance to design a custom board
incorporating their organization and this year's homecoming theme.  Then
the board with the most donations for the philanthropy will win this
challenge.



6:00pm & 8:30pm:  Homecoming Movie: Brave

           Sponsored by: The Club - RSC

Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom
that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on
her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse.

Free Popcorn and $ .50 drinks are available for students.

            

Wednesday October 24th 

11:30am-1pm: Hot Dog Spirit Rally - RSC, North Patio

Rain Location: RSC Conf Rooms A-C

Dress in Blue and Gold and join us for the most anticipated Pep Rally of
the year, which brings together faculty, staff & students to get excited
for the upcoming game and announce Homecoming King & Queen Court
candidates! Free hot dogs and a potato bar will be provided. Homecoming
T-Shirts will be available.


7:30pm-9pm Fall Talent Show: - RSC Conference Rooms

Sponsored by: Campus Activities Board

Join CAB for an exciting show as A&M-Commerce students show-off their
various talents and compete to win up to $300! The event will be hosted
by NBC's Last Comic Standing semi-finalist Cristela Alonzo. This show
will be packed with entertainment, believe us - you won't want to miss
this!  

 

9pm: Club Kamikaze-RSC Club 

Come dressed to impress for a night of dancing and refreshments at "Club
Kamikaze". This event has become a favorite tradition during Homecoming.


 

Thursday October 25th 

6:30pm: NPHC Stroll-Off- Amphitheatre

            Rain Location: Conference Rooms A-C

The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated invites you out to the
new Amphitheatre for their competitive, action-packed NPHC Stroll-Off!
Come witness the various Greek-lettered organizations "strut their
stuff," and support your favorite Chapter! Admission is FREE!

 

Friday October 26th 

12 (Noon): Lion Picture - Memorial Stadium 

Be a part of the newest tradition on our campus! Wear a Blue or Gold
Shirt and come out to the football field and join your fellow lions as
we take an aerial picture of the Lion Family spelling out "LIONS" 

 

2pm- 5pm: Powder Puff Football Tournament- Cain Sports Complex

Intramural sports will be sponsoring a Powder Puff Flag Football
tournament, where women's teams compete and the men participate as the
cheerleaders! This is a fun event to either participate in or just
attend and watch!

 

5pm:  Women's Volleyball Game vs. Cameron- Field House 

 

8pm-10pm: Bonfire & Fireworks Celebration 

It's the night before the Homecoming Football game! Come out and
celebrate with you fellow Lions by counting down as we light the
Bonfire, listen to some live music, eat some tasty treats and watch an
spectacular fireworks show!   

 

Saturday October 27th 

10:30am: Homecoming Parade

Come watch as the university & community come together in one of the
most traditions parts of Homecoming. 

 

11am-2pm: Homecoming Tailgate - Student Tailgate Lot- "Lot T"

It's time to get ready for the big GAME!! Come to Tailgate for the
pre-game festivities. You will get the opportunity to celebrate with
Alumni, students and staff. A Live Band will be performing to get
everyone pumped up and ready to go as the Lions get ready to face off
with Abilene Christian! 

 

2pm: Homecoming Game: Lions vs. Abilene Christian - Memorial Stadium

 

7:00pm: Women's Volleyball Game vs. Midwestern State-Field House 

 

7:30pm: NPHC Step Show (Ferguson Auditorium) & After Party (Field House)


Capping off Homecoming Week, the National Pan-Hellenic Council,
Incorporated will host an exciting and energetic step competition in the
Ferguson Auditorium! Chapters will perform their traditional strolls,
steps, and chants as they compete for huge prizes and the accolade of
being the number one NPHC Chapter on the campus! After the show, the
after party will be held in the Field House, giving attendees the chance
to continue the fun events of the evening.

Admission: Show - $15 | After Party - $15 | Combo Tickets - $20

 

 

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Deepti Vanguri 

 

Assistant Director-Student Activities & Special Events 

Sam Rayburn Student Center

Texas A&M University-Commerce

2600 S. Neal Street

P.O. Box 3011

Commerce, TX 75429

903.886.5821

 

 

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