Monday, September 24, 2012

Get Excited for ECU's Homecoming!

East Carolina University's Homecoming is quickly approaching.  Homecoming will be held this year the weekend of October 12th.  There are events all weekend for students and alumni.  Keep reading to learn what events you can look forward to attending.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2012
   
11:00 a.m.-
5:00 p.m.
Walking Tours of Campus
Departing from Wright Plaza
Bring your walking shoes and enjoy an informative stroll around Main Campus. ECU Student Ambassadors will lead you on a walk down memory lane while showing off ECU’s newest buildings and campus landmarks.
   
12:00-2:00 p.m. Lunch on Campus
The Croatan Green Room
Experience new dining options available on campus to kick off Homecoming weekend. Dutch treat.
   
2:00-5:00 p.m. Pirate Homecoming Jubilee
Wright Plaza
All alumni and friends are welcome to stop by and enjoy family fun activities, entertainment, games, and prizes hosted by this year’s Alumni Homecoming Committee.
   
5:00-8:00 p.m. Freeboot Friday
Uptown Greenville
Stop by the Alumni Association’s table to mingle with members of the Alumni Homecoming Committee. Also, grab a few spirit souvenirs!
   
6:00 p.m. Alumni Awards Ceremony and Dinner presented by Duplin Winery
Greenville Convention Center
Join us in recognizing alumni and friends of the University who have demonstrated outstanding merit and achievement, distinguished themselves as leaders for the University, and adopted East Carolina as their own.
$40 for Alumni Association members; $50 for nonmembers. Registration required by calling the Alumni Center at 800-ECU-GRAD or online at PirateAlumni.com/register.

   
10:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. Black Alumni Chapter's Homecoming 2012 La Reunion
"Carte Blanche"
   
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2012
   
9:00 a.m. Alumni Homecoming Breakfast
Taylor-Slaughter Alumni Center Lawn
Enjoy a complimentary breakfast sponsored by ARAMARK and visit with fellow alumni. Take a front row seat to watch the Homecoming Parade.
   
10:00 a.m. Homecoming Parade
Fifth Street
Enjoy the many sights and sounds of this year’s parade and to celebrate ECU as “The Greatest Place on Earth!”
 
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Black Alumni Chapter's Homecoming 2012 La Reunion
"Day Dreaming: The Sequel" Homecoming Day Party
   
2:00-4:00 p.m. Alumni Tailgate
ECU Soccer Stadium
Gather with fellow fans for a buffet lunch sponsored by Parker’s Barbecue and ARAMARK, Pirate beverages, live music, games for children, and a chance to win door prizes.
$10 for Alumni Association members; $25 for nonmembers; free for children 12 and younger. Registration required by calling the Alumni Center at 800-ECU-GRAD or online at PirateAlumni.com/register.

   
4:30 p.m. Pirate Football: Memphis vs. ECU
Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
Tickets can be purchased from the ECU Athletic Ticket Office online or over the phone by calling 800-DIAL-ECU. Tickets are $30 for adults and $25 for children if you mention the group code “ECU ALUMNI.”
   
10:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. Black Alumni Chapter's Homecoming 2012 La Reunion
"Pirates in Paris" Grand Finale


For more information see East Carolina University.

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