The University of Memphis Alumni Association welcomes all alumni and friends back to campus each year for Homecoming. Please check back to the site for specific details for Homecoming 2008. Homecoming 2007 event details are listed in that many activities will remain this upcoming year.
Homecoming 2008
Save the Date: The University of Memphis will be celebrating Homecoming on October 25, 2008, with the Alumni Association's annual parade and pep rally on Friday, October 24. Visit us again for more details!
Homecoming 2007
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Alumni Association's Family and Friends Homecoming Parade
Friday, Nov. 2, 5:30 p.m.
Hosted by the Alumni Association and Student Activities Council. Special guests include President Shirley Raines and Athletic Director R.C. Johnson. Parade route will be on the U of M campus. Parking is available at the Southern Ave. and Central Ave. parking lots.
Homecoming Pep Rally
Friday, Nov. 2, 6:30 p.m.
With special guest Coach Tommy West as well as the Alumni Association's True Blue Tradition Award and the Parent of the Year Award. Located at the end of the parade route at the Plaza Fountain near the Administration Building . Food provided by U of M Alumnus Thomas Boggs ('72) of Huey's. Parking is available at the Southern Ave. and Central Ave. parking lots.
Alumni True Blue Barn Bash
Saturday, Nov. 3, 11 a.m.
The Silver Barn located on the west side of the Liberty Bowl near Gate 3. All are welcome to attend. For information on event details, call (901) 678-ALUM.
Homecoming Football Game
Saturday, Nov. 3, 1 p.m.
Memphis vs. East Carolina, Liberty Bowl Stadium
For tickets go to www.gotigersgo.com
Presentation by National Alumni Association President Martin Zummach for the Parent of the Year Award and the True Blue Tradition Award.
Additional Alumni Events
Luther C. McClellan Chapter Family Picnic and Fun
Saturday, October 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
This great event will take place at Audubon Park; prices are $7 for members, $10 for Not Yet Members and $5 for children. Guests are asked to RSVP by Oct. 22 to (901) 678-ALUM and donate a pair of gloves for the winter to Gloves of Love at the picnic.
Half Century Club Brunch
Friday, Nov. 2, 10:30 a.m.
Members of the class of 1957 are invited to a brunch at the residence of President Raines. For more information on cost and to register, contact the Alumni Association at (901) 678-ALUM.
Half Century Club Reception
Friday, Nov. 2, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Hosted at the Alumni Center . Appetizers and beverages will be provided by the Alumni Association. All graduates and class friends of fifty or more years are welcome to attend. For reservations call (901) 678-ALUM.
Kappa Alpha Order
Friday, Nov. 2, 5:30 p.m.
Join the brothers of Kappa Alpha Order for an Alumni Gathering during the parade to see our Homecoming float. We will meet at the KA House before the parade, and continue the celebrations afterward.
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
Friday, Nov. 2, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Join Lamba Chi Alpha for a Homecoming cookout at the fraternity house at 3609 Watauga. The event is open to all active and alumni members of Lambda Chi and their families and guests. For questions, please contact Tim Ammons at (901) 331-3140.
Sigma Chi Fraternity
Friday, Nov. 2, 6:30 p.m.
Join the brothers of Sigma Chi for their Homecoming Cookout at the Sigma Chi House at 3582 Mynders Ave.
Luther C. McClellan Alumni Chapter
Homecoming Step Reunion
Friday, Nov. 2, immediately following Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally
Revisit your undergraduate Friday afternoons by attending the Step Reunion where the University of Memphis "Ole Skool" NPHC members will be back to liven the campus once again. Don't miss out on an opportunity to see old faces and "ole skool" hopping, strolling, chanting, and stepping.
Parents Club Brunch
Saturday, Nov. 3, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Parents Club members are welcome to a brunch honoring Parent of the Year and nominees at the Alumni Center . For more information on how to join the Parents Club and reservations, call (901) 678-ALUM.
Band Alumni Chapter
For more information on Homecoming Alumni half-time performances, log onto http://www.tigerbandalumni.com
University of Memphis Heritage Room Brister Hall
(formerly the John Willard Brister Library)
Friday, Nov. 2, 9:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 3, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Make plans to reunite with fellow alums in this historic setting. Visitor parking available in the Wilder Tower lot. For information call (901) 678-ALUM.
Cell Phone Drive
Students Advocating Service will be collecting used cell phones and accessories to be donated to HopeLine®. Phones will be recycled and refurbished to help victims of domestic violence. Collection boxes will be at each gate at the Homecoming Game.
Homecoming 2007 event details are listed, and many activities will remain this upcoming year