Ashland University Homecoming
October 1-2, 2010
"Forever Purple and Gold!"
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1st
Eagle Emeriti & Class of 1960 Reunion
Trustee Room, Upper Convocation Center
Doors open 4:30 pm, Dinner 5 pm
Free for class members. Guests $15 (reservations required)
Join your fellow classmates as we celebrate the 50th reunion of the class of 1960 as well as those who have already been inducted as “Eagle Emeriti”. A special performance by the Ashland University Jazz Band will follow our dinner and pinning ceremony. Formal invitations will be mailed in early August.
Eagle Investment Group 10th Anniversary Celebration
Ashland Country Club
6 pm $35 per person (reservations required)
Formal invitations will be mailed in early August. For more information, contact Beth Onie at 419.289.5213 or email at bonie@ashland.edu
Randy & Jason Sklar, Comedians
Redwood Hall
8 pm $15 per person general admission
$10 faculty/staff
Day of show all tickets will be $25 and may be purchased at the door.
To purchase tickets, visit www.tix.com
Growing up outside of St. Louis, Randy & Jason Sklar had a typical suburban upbringing. Then they found comedy. Moving to New York in 1994, the brothers are associated with MTV’s "Apartment 2F" – a sitcom format based around Randy and Jason's characters living in New York City. They have made appearances on Grey's Anatomy, Cheap Seats, Law and Order, Comedy Central Presents, Comedy Central's Premium Blend, Late Night with Conan O'Brien and many more.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2nd
PARKING INFORMATION
Visitors
Visitor parking will be available in Amstutz/Kem (Lot E), Maintenance/Andrews (Lot F), and Jefferson (Lot J) lots. You will ONLY be able to access these lots from Broad Street between the stadium and campus. All Claremont Avenue entrances will be blocked. A fee of $5 will be required per vehicle for game day parking. The tailgate lot (Lot F) will open at 10 am. The Amstutz/Kem (Lot E) and Jefferson ( Lot J) parking lots will open at 11:00 am. To view a map of campus indicating other parking options, click here.
Disability Parking
Parking will be available for those fans with disabilities near the Jack Miller Stadium. There will be eighteen (18) spaces reserved in the Amstutz lot, and three (3) spaces reserved in the Andrews lot. A valid handicap parking tag will be required.
Alumni Awards Brunch
Alumni Room, Upper Convocation Center
9 am $15 per person (reservations required)
All are welcome to come as you are to 26th annual Alumni Awards Dinner. This is a time when the Alumni Association Board of Directors bestows its highest honor of recognition. A buffet style brunch will be served. The Ashland University Alumni Association will honor the following outstanding alumni and friends in its 26th year of recognizing distinguished alumni:
Distinguished Service Award: The late Robert Keplinger `51 and his wife, Dolores `52
Professor Raymond Bixler Award: Dr. Frank Pettigrew `72
Special Achievement Award: Fred Broad `76
Drushal Humanitarian Award: Krista Aukeman Englert `96
Young Alumnus Award: Dustin Ness `04
Honorary Alumnus Award: Dick Ruhl
Dr. Glenn L. Clayton Award: Sue Ramsey
Outstanding Alumnus Award: Alan Roth `79
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Brunch
Trustee Room, Upper Convocation Center
9 am $15 per person (reservations required)
The following individuals have distinguished themselves in the field of intercollegiate athletics at Ashland University, either by virtue of their performance on its athletic teams or by meritorious efforts on behalf of the athletic program. In return, the University will bestow on them induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame. The following alumni will be inducted:
Vince Barr ’47 Basketball/Baseball
Dusty Cover ’97 Track & Field
Jamie Detillion ’00 Baseball
Sunny Litteral Jones ’00 Softball
Cory Kline ’00, ’07 Wrestling
Eagle Forever Award: Mark Hamilton
For reservations call Rachel Bixler at 419.289.5954 or email at rbixler@ashland.edu
SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) Reunion
Ridenour Room, Dauch College of Business & Economics
9:30 am (Please RSVP)
Come and join your fellow SIFE members as we reminisce over 19 years of memories and successes! Hosted by Kris Hovsepian.
Alumni Band Reunion Breakfast
Tuffy’s Smoothie Bar, Recreation Center
10 am (Please RSVP)
All former Ashland Marching Band members are invited for breakfast! Reconnect with your former band comrades and re-live your college experience in Ashland University’s new Jack Miller Stadium with a weekend filled with fun activities! Hosted by Len Salvo.
Center of Religious Life Reception
Jack & Deb Miller Chapel
10 am to noon
The Center of Religious Life would like to welcome all alumni as you return to Ashland for Homecoming weekend. This will be a wonderful time for you to renew old friendships, see the changes that have been made in the chapel, and learn how our department has grown by 1000%! Please mark your calendar and stop by to get your gift bag. We look forward to seeing you!
For reservations, call Colleen Hord at 419.289.5489 or email at chord@ashland.edu
Alumni & Friends Tailgate
Rear Parking Lot, Buffalo Wild Wings, Claremont Avenue
10 am
For the over 21 crowd!
Phi Kappa Psi - Jerry Dunlap House Naming Dedication Ceremony
Phi Kappa Psi house, Fraternity Circle
11 am - noon
Pizza Pizza Pizza Fan Fest
Amstutz Hall Parking Lot and lawn area
11:30 am
Bring your family and join us at this jam-packed tailgate! Ashland pizzerias are going head-to-head to serve you your favorite pizza. Along with this variety of pizza, there will be cotton candy, bounce houses for the kids, Corn Hole games, music and more!
Eagle Investment Group Gathering
Maintenance Lot behind Buffalo Wild Wings
11 am
Join your fellow EIG alumni at our tent for a pre-game reception. We will then attend the football game with our families and friends!
Recreation Center-Open to Alumni
12 noon to 11 pm (reservations required)
Start off your day with a workout in our state-of-the-art recreation center! Alumni wishing to use the recreation center will need a guest pass.
Ashland University Eagles vs. Northwood University
The Jack Miller Stadium
1 pm
Cheer on the Eagles as they take on the Northwood Timberwolves. Join us during halftime at the Alumni Tent, located behind the home stands. We promise plenty of AU cookies!
Little Eagle Day
Recreation Center
3 pm to 9 pm
Drop your kids off at the Rec Center for age appropriate activities, including swimming, the climbing wall and various sport activities! Your “Little Eagle” will enjoy a pizza party, receive a t-shirt and conclude their day with a “Dive-In Movie” at the pool! Campers should wear athletic attire, gym shoes and bring a swimsuit. Any questions? Please contact the Recreation staff at 419.289.5440.
Purple Eagle Silent Auction & Raffle
Trustee Room, Upper Convocation Center
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
New this year: In addition to 100+ items available for our annual Silent Auction, the Alumni Board will be raffling off a 55”TV and OSU vs. Michigan tickets! Proceeds from the auction support the Legacy Scholarship Program, the Annual Fund and the Alumni House Project. Beer and wine will be available to the over 21 crowd.
Raffle ticket information: Tickets may be purchased on the Homecoming reservation form. Tickets are $10 each or six for $50. Each ticket gives you the opportunity to win one of the following prizes: LG 55” Class Full HDTV (model 55LH400C) or two Ohio State vs. Michigan football tickets. (Saturday, November 27, 2010, Columbus.) Winning tickets will be drawn during the Auction. You do not need to be present to win. Winner of the TV will receive an IRS 1099 tax form. It is the winner’s responsibility to transport the TV from Ashland University – delivery not available.
Class of 1970 Reunion
Heritage Room, Upper Convocation Center
6:30 pm (Please RSVP)
Join your classmates to celebrate your 40th reunion!
Ashland Symphony Orchestra
McDowell Auditorium, Ashland Middle School, 345 Cottage Street
7:30 pm
The Ashland Symphony Orchestra opens its 41st season of outstanding live musical performance with “Symphonie Fantastique”. In appreciation for the dynamic relationship between Ashland University and the ASO, alumni tickets will be “two tickets for the price of one.” To reserve your tickets, call the Symphony Office at 419.289.5115 and mention “Eagle Alumni” for your discounted tickets. For more information about this concert and the season, visit the ASO website at www.ashlandsymphony.org
All Alumni Party
O'Bryan's Pub, adjacent to the Surrey Inn
8 pm
Includes:
Class of 1980 Reunion - Pete Knox at pete.knox@us.nestle.com
Tour Guide Reunion (Laura Kruger at 419.289.5053 or lkruger@ashland.edu)
GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Reunion
Join your fellow AU alumni for our annual alumni party at O’Bryans Pub, where they serve the best bar food in Ashland! Grab your friends and join us for an evening that will be one to remember!