The Torchbearer

Summer 2006/Volume 45, No.2
The Alumni Information Source of the University of Tennessee
UT band parading in front of Neyland stadium

Homecoming Schedule of Events

Friday, September 22

2 p.m.

All former UT Army ROTC Cadets
Support the Future
Honor the Past
Registration & informal gathering

Knoxville Marriott Suite
Contact Keith Shields
865–603–9750
www.volarmy.org
kshields@titantransferinc.com

4 p.m.

The Parade—don’t miss it!
Homecoming parade begins at the rock and travels east on Volunteer. Arrive early for best viewing spots.

6 p.m. – midnight

College of Social Work
Sixth Annual Homecoming Gala

Rothchild Catering & Conference Center
$30/person
Contact Karla Edwards
(865) 974–6693
kedwards@utk.edu

8 p.m.

Eighth Annual Comedy Show
Sponsored by the Black Cultural Programming Committee
Civic Center Auditorium
Purchase tickets at Tickets Unlimited locations or call (865) 656–4444
Contact BCPC
(865) 974–4738

10 p.m.

Party at Magnolia Café
Pay at the door
All alumni and friends are invited to party with the Black Alumni Associates.
Contact Phyllis Moore
(865) 974–3011
phyllismoore@tennessee.edu
www.tennessee.edu/alumni/

Saturday, September 23

12 noon – 3:00 p.m.

“Party in the Park”
Circle Park—the heart of campus
No admission fee.
Enjoy the pep band, cheerleaders, music, door prizes, face painting, balloon artist, and more. The Academic Showcase features hands-on exhibits and displays from colleges, departments, and constituent groups.
Meal catered by Buddy’s bar-b-q
To eat: reservations & fee required.
Food service ends ONE HOUR ­before kickoff.
$15/person and $8/children 10 and under
Contact Darlene Taylor
(865) 974–3011
dataylor@utk.edu
www.tennessee.edu/alumni/

12 noon

Army ROTC Cadets
Circle Park—come to “Party in the Park” and join us at the ROTC tent

12 noon

College of Engineering Barbecue
Courtyard of Ferris and Perkins Hall
$15/person
Contact Peg Schneider
(865) 974–2779
mschnei1@utk.edu

12 noon

UT Institute of Agriculture Ag Day
Free and open to the public
Contact: Amy Jenkins
(865) 974–8622
jenkins@tennessee.edu
agday.tennessee.edu

1:00 p.m.

College of Law Barbecue
College of Law front patio
Contact Angela Mills
(865) 974–6691
amills3@utk.edu
$15/person

1 p.m.

Seventh Annual Black Cultural Center Festival
Grounds of Black Cultural Center
Contact BCPC
(865) 974–4738

2:00 p.m.

UT Pre-game Showcase
University Center Ballroom (room 213)
Featuring faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences
“When the Well Runs Dry: America’s Water Supply in Crisis”
Dr. David Feldman, political science
Contact Lynn Champion
(865) 974–4676
champion@utk.edu

4:00 p.m.

UT versus Marshall
Kickoff

Halftime

Alumni Band
The Alumni Band will perform at halftime. Time of band picnic to be determined by game kickoff. Information was mailed mid-summer.
Contact Judy Dooley
(865) 974–5031
jdooley@utk.edu

8 p.m.

Seventh Annual Stompfest
Sponsored by Black Cultural Programming Committee
Knoxville Civic Center
Purchase tickets at Tickets ­Unlimited locations
or call (865) 656–4444
Contact BCPC
(865) 974–4738

9 p.m. – 3 a.m.

BLACKOUT: An All-Black Attire Victory Social/Dance
Sponsored by the Black Alumni Associates and Men of Alpha Wear all black Cosmopolitan attire to remember those fallen Volunteers and to reiterate the BLACK experience at UT.
Lord Lindsey, 615 W. Hill Avenue .
Contact Phyllis Moore
(865) 974-3011
phyllismoore@tennessee.edu
$15 per person/$25 per couple until midnight

Sunday, September 24

Noon – 1:30 p.m.

School of Information Sciences
Homecoming Brunch

University Club
$15/person
To register, visit http://www.sis.utk.edu/alumni/homecomingbrunch-2006
Or contact Joel Southern
jsouthern@utk.edu
(865) 974–6727