Chamber Vision November and December 2017 | Page 35

HOMECOMING
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Welcome home, Hornets! Homecoming is a time to reconnect with friends, faculty, and
Emporia State University. We are looking forward to welcoming you home this year. Visit
emporia.edu/homecoming for complete details and online event registration information.
Friday, November 3
Musical Teaser and Martin Cuellar / Ramiro Miranda Concert
3:30 p.m. | Beach Music Hall | No charge
While you are back on campus, experience the talents of both our
students and faculty. Students will perform a couple songs from 9 to 5,
followed by a piano and violin concert performed by two of ESU’s top
faculty members.
Black & Gold Gala
5:30 p.m. Reception | 6:30 p.m. Dinner | Memorial Union,
Webb Hall | $40/person, $75/couple
The Black & Gold Gala is the perfect way to kick off your Homecoming
weekend at Emporia State University, and all Hornets are invited to
attend this special homecoming event! Enjoy cocktails, dinner, and
entertainment while celebrating the Hornet Nation with our honored
guests and the recipients of the Outstanding Recent Graduate Award
and Distinguished Alumni Awards. Cocktail attire. Reservations
are required.
Homecoming Welcome Back Party
8 p.m. | Brickyard 20 Ale House | $15/person
This event is designed for our young and recent alumni of ESU
and includes two drink tickets and hors d’ oeuvres. Come and
enjoy time with your friends and former classmates during this
welcome back party!
Saturday, November 4
Athletics Hall of Honor Breakfast
8 a.m. | Memorial Union, Webb Hall | $15/person
Emporia State recognizes the distinguished careers of student-athletes,
coaches, administrators, and supporters of Hornet Athletics. All are
welcome. Reservations are required.
Alumni / Faculty Breakfast
9 – 11 a.m. | Memorial Union, Main Street/Bookstore area | No charge
Come grab some coffee and breakfast and visit with fellow alumni and
both current and former faculty members.
Dedication of a New Residence Hall
10 a.m. | Highland St. | No charge
You will have the opportunity to make your mark on history to let our
future Hornets know that you were there at the dedication of campus’s
newest residence hall.
Homecoming Parade
11:30 a.m. | Commercial St. to ESU Campus
Ready for a parade? Emporia always is! And, Homecoming is a great
excuse to block off Commercial Street for another one!
Watering Hole
Noon – 1:45 p.m. | Kossover Tennis Complex | $15/adult,
$10/youth (12 and under)
Join alumni and Emporia State football fans for a tailgate party the
entire family can enjoy. Food and beverages are available for adults and
youth along with a variety of activities for kids. While reservations aren’t
required, they are strongly encouraged.
Emporia State vs. Missouri Western
2 p.m. | Welch Stadium
For tickets, visit tickets.emporia.edu or call the ESU Ticket Office at
[phone] or toll-free [phone] or register for one of the
cost-saving alumni packages. Cheer our Hornets on to another
Emporia State victory!
Wine Tasting
2:30 p.m. | Twin Rivers Winery and Gourmet Shoppe, 627 Commercial
$5/person
Not a football fan? Try the many varieties of wine and sample food at
Twin Rivers, Emporia’s newest winery and gourmet shoppe located in
downtown Emporia.
Homecoming Musical 9 to 5
7:30 p.m. Nov. 2-4 | 2 p.m. Matinee Nov. 5 | Karl C. Bruder Theatre, King Hall
For tickets, visit tickets.emporia.edu or call the ESU Ticket Office at
[phone] or toll-free [phone].
Black and Gold Visit Day for upcoming college students
Saturday, November 4 | Emporia State University
Do you know a student getting ready to make a college choice? Emporia
State would love to talk with them! Tour the campus and residence halls
and learn about current degree programs as well as campus life at the
Academic and Student Life Fair. Plus, participants enter to win on