It’s that time of the year again, HOMECOMING 2008 will be October 8th through October 19th. Director of Alumni Relations, Ms. Reekitta Grimes says between three to five thousand alumni are expected on campus throughout activities.
Grimes says almost a thousand alumni so far paid for the Alumni Banquet which will be held at the Sheraton Capital Center.
University officials have posted an event calender which it says is subject to change.
Thursday, October 9thMiss Shaw Coronation Time: 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Location: Spaulding Gym
Saturday, October 11thStudent Appreciation Pre-Homcoming CookoutTime: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Location: The Quad
Gym Jam Pre-Dawn(Beach Theme)Time: 11:00 p.m.- 5:00 a.m.Location: Spaulding Gymnasium
Sunday,October 12thGreek SundayTime: 11:00 a.m. – NoonLocation: The Thomas J.Boyd Chapel
Shaw Football vs. Fayetteville State UniversityTime: 4:00 p.m.Location: Durham County Memorial Stadium
Monday, October 13thPing Pong TournamentTime: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Location: Bear’s Den
Midnight Poetry JamTime: Midnight – 1:30 a.m.Location: Student Union Ballroom
Tuesday, October 14th2008 Bear Fanatics Pep RallyTime: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Location: The Quad
Represent Your CityTime: 8:30 p.m. – MidnightLocation: The Quad
Fashion Show (Pre-Show Promotions)Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Location: The Quad
Wednesday, October 15thFashion Show (Blast from the Past)Phil Fuller SponsorTime: 8:00 p.m.Location: Spaulding Gymnasium
Alumni & Friends HospitalityTime: 7:00 p.m. – MidnightLocation: Shaw Farm
Thursday, October 16thAlumni Ticket PickupTime: Noon – 5:00 p.m.Location: Ennis Room
Building on a Legacy of Greatness:Alumni & Student Meet & GreetTime: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Location: Estey Hall
Alumni & Friends HospitalityTime: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Location: Shaw Farm
Athletic Hall of Fame BanquetTime: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Location: Sheraton Capital Center (Downtown)
2008 Homecoming FormalTime: 8:00 p.m. – MidnightLocation: The Lighthouse Convention Center
Hall of Fame ReceptionTime: 10:00 p.m. – UntilLocation: Shaw Farm
Friday, October 17th50th Reunion BreakfastTime: 8:15 a.m.Location: Estey Hall Auditorium
Alumni Ticket PickupTime: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Location: Ennis Room
Memorial ServiceTime: 10:00 a.m.Location: Tupper Memorial Gardens
Founder’s Day ConvocationTime: 11:00 a.m. Location: Progress Energy Center
Shaw Family Reunion Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.Location: Lawn of Thomas J. Boyd Chapel
Greek Appreciation Day Featuring K97.5Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Location: The Quad
Unfinished Business:The Takeover Greek Step ShowPhil Fuller SponsorTime: 8:00 p.m. (Doors open @ 7:00 p.m.)Location: The Lighthouse Convention Center
Homecoming Alumni BanquetTime: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.Location: Sheraton Capital Center
All Class Reunion DanceTime: 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.Location: Sheraton Capital Center
Alumni SocialTime: 9:00 -UntilLocation: Shaw Farm
Saturday, October 18thNational Alumni Association Body MeetingTime: 7:30 a.m.Location: Estey Hall Auditorium
Willie E. Gary Alumni ReceptionTime: 10:00 a.m.Location: Sheraton Capital Center
Alumni Hospitality Luncheon/Golf Tournament/Table Tennis Tournament Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Location: Shaw Farm
HOMECOMING GAMEShaw U vs. Chowan UniversityTime: 4:00 p.m.Location: Durham County Memorial Stadium
National Alumni Association Raleigh/Wake DanceTime: 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.Location: Sheraton Capital Center
Student Main EventTime: 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. Location: Spaulding Gymnasium
Alumni Breakfast & SocialTime: 10:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.Location: Shaw Farm
Sunday, October 19thHomecoming Worship ServiceTime: 11:00 a.m.Location: Thomas J. Boyd Chapel
Homecoming TeaTime: 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Location: Estey Hall Auditorium
2008 Gospel Mix (Gospel Talent Show)Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Location: Spaulding Gymnasium