Homecoming a feast of activities, festivities

Homecoming and Family Weekend, which kicks off Friday, will be a veritable feast of festivities, including receptions, tours, panels, dinners, music and, of course, spectacular sports.

"It's going to be an exciting weekend," said Nick Famulare '92, director of alumni relations. He noted that more than 2,000 Union alumni, parents, family and friends are expected from throughout the country; classes represented start with 1933. 

NOTT IN AUTUMN

Some of what's on tap for this not-to-be missed weekend:

• President's welcome reception, Friday, 4:30-6 p.m., Nott Memorial. Join Interim President Jim Underwood, faculty and administration.
• Parents Association meeting: Saturday, 8:30-10 a.m., Everest Lounge
• Alumni Council meeting, Saturday, 9 a.m., Reamer Campus Center auditorium
• Admissions open houses and tours, Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Grant Hall
• "Experiential Education: What's in it for U?" 10-10:45 a.m., Saturday, F.W. Olin Center Auditorium. Students and faculty share stories of successful internships.
• Pre-game tailgate picnic, Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Alexander Field
• Football vs. Coast Guard Academy, Saturday, 1 p.m., Frank Bailey Field

• Men's soccer vs. St. Lawrence, Saturday, 2 p.m., College Park Field
• Women's field hockey vs. Stevens Tech, Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Frank Bailey Field
• WRUC 85th anniversary cocktail reception, Saturday, 4-6 p.m., Reamer Campus Center patio
• Rennes Terms Abroad reception, Saturday, 4-6 p.m., Orange House
• Union Women Connect career panel discussion, Saturday, 4:30 p.m.
• Young alumni reception, Saturday, 9 p.m., "Chet's Under the Big Tent"
• Hillel lecture and brunch with Stephen Berk, professor of Holocaust and Jewish Studies, 10:30 a.m., Nott Memorial and Sukkah, Jackson's Garden

For a complete listing, visit: http://www.union.edu/HFW