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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Happy Friday Lions!!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hope you are getting excited about Homecoming next week, October 21<sup>st</sup>-27<sup>th</sup>! take a look at the schedule of events coming up next week! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For the complete listing visit <a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/homecoming2012">www.tamuc.edu/homecoming2012</a> and don’t forget to tweet with #Go4Gold12!!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Monday October 22<sup>nd</sup> <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>12pm-2pm: </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Homecoming Opening Ceremony – Amphitheatre<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.5pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'> Rain Location: SRSC Conf Rooms A-C<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>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. <i>How to sign up for this activity: </i>check box on registration page and complete attached form.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.5pt'><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.5pt'><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Tuesday October 23<sup>rd</sup> <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>2:00pm-5:00pm: “</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Get on Board” Spirit Contest- Walking Mall <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>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.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><br><br></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>6:00pm & 8:30pm:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'> Homecoming Movie: Brave<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'> Sponsored by: The Club - RSC<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";color:#333333'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Free Popcorn and $ .50 drinks are available for students.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.5pt'><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Wednesday October 24<sup>th</sup> <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>11:30am-1pm</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>: Hot Dog Spirit Rally – RSC, North Patio<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.5pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Rain Location: RSC Conf Rooms A-C<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><br><b>7:30pm-9pm </b>Fall Talent Show: – RSC Conference Rooms<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.5pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Sponsored by: Campus Activities Board<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>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! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>9pm:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'> Club Kamikaze-RSC Club <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Come dressed to impress for a night of dancing and refreshments at “Club Kamikaze”. This event has become a favorite tradition during Homecoming.<i> </i> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.5pt'><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.5pt'><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Thursday October 25<sup>th</sup> <sup><o:p></o:p></sup></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>6:30pm: </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>NPHC Stroll-Off- Amphitheatre<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'> Rain Location: Conference Rooms A-C<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>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!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.5pt'><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Friday October 26<sup>th</sup> <sup><o:p></o:p></sup></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>12 (Noon): </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Lion Picture – Memorial Stadium <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>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” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif";background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:.5pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>2pm- 5pm:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'> Powder Puff Football Tournament- Cain Sports Complex<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-top:.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>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!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.5pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.5pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>5pm:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'> Women’s Volleyball Game vs. Cameron- Field House <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>8pm-10pm:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'> Bonfire & Fireworks Celebration <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>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! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:.5pt'><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Saturday October 27<sup>th</sup> <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.5pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>10:30am: </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Homecoming Parade<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Come watch as the university & community come together in one of the most traditions parts of Homecoming. </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.5pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>11am-2pm: </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Homecoming Tailgate – Student Tailgate Lot- “Lot T”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>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! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.5pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>2pm: </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Homecoming Game: Lions vs. Abilene Christian – Memorial Stadium<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.5pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.5pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>7:00pm:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'> Women’s Volleyball Game vs. Midwestern State-Field House <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.5pt;margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>7:30pm:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'> NPHC Step Show (Ferguson Auditorium) & After Party (Field House) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.5pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>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.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic","sans-serif"'>Admission: Show - $15 | After Party - $15 | Combo Tickets - $20<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Footlight MT Light","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>************************************<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Deepti Vanguri <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Assistant Director-Student Activities & Special Events <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Sam Rayburn Student Center<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Texas A&M University-Commerce<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>2600 S. 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