Homecoming 2012
October 19-21
Homecoming Week Activities

Register for Events – call 434-791-5676

Special Thanks to our sponsors that make Homecoming possible – Lawrence Distributing, Kickback Jack’s, Outback Steakhouse, The DAN 104.5, AMP FM 103.7, Liberty Mutual Insurance.
           
Special Reunion Groups
Accounting     Residence Life

Who is planning to attend?
Marsha Foster, Dr. Peggy Wright, Joanne Toby, Dr. Ann Garbett, Don Ethington, Laura Meder, Jim Caldwell, Antoinette Gazda, Pat Morgan

According to Facebook: Denise Linton, Bev Puch Parcell, Tanmay Patel, Amanda DeBres, Debra Adams, Angie Bowers, Dana Nelson Bolles, Odessa Davis, Kenneth Bain, Lance Orndorff, Mike Martin, Ashley Jackson, Chris West, Jason Robertson, Chrissie Lloyd, Bobby Roach, Anne Lewis, Dr. Tiffany Franks, Earl Vess, Stephanie Nelson, Lynn Fern, Stacey Cotton Donald, James Harper, Matt Dean, Mindy Mortimer Mitchell, Joy Albaugh, and Shannon Wilson Barrett.

Wednesday, October 17
10 a.m.–3 p.m. Bloodmobile

7 p.m. Women’s Volleyball vs. Greensboro College

Register for Events – call 434-791-5676

Friday, October 19
BLUE AND GOLD DAY ALL OVER THE COUNTRY today and Saturday
Wear your Blue and Gold and meet with alumni doing the same in your hometown!

11 a.m.–1 p.m.  Alumni Career Expo – Multipurpose Room, Student Center
Come share your professional experience with current students. Share your “if I knew then what I know now” insight.

11 a.m.–1 p.m. Taste of Home Lunch Contest (CAB) – Dining Hall, Student Center

1 p.m. Homecoming Golf Outing – Danville Golf Club – $30 per person

2-4 p.m. George J. Falk Flight Operations Center Open House – Airport

5 p.m. Powderpuff Football Game – Soccer Practice Field, North Campus
This is the first part of the Residence Life Reunion. This intramural event has grown over the years.        

6:30 p.m. Homecoming Hometown Party – Danville Community Market
$25 per person
$20 per child,
Child Care Available, please contact Dan to request at 434-791-7252

The official opening event of Homecoming! Join us at the Community Market in Danville to see old friends, make new ones and have a great time!

Food by Outback Steakhouse, Beverages by Lawrence Distributing, Child Care by Danville Science Center, and entertainment by Pizzaz Band, www.thepizazzband.net.

8 p.m.  Magician Derek Hughes – Pritchett Auditorium – no charge

Register for Events – call 434-791-5676

Saturday, October 20

You have to eat breakfast somewhere!
9 a.m. Hall of Fame Breakfast – North Campus – $15 per person

9 a.m. CSU Pancake Breakfast – West Main Baptist Church – $3 per person, $10 per family
For ANYONE who wants a great breakfast, not just CSU families.

10 a.m.  Equestrian Center Open House – Come visit your horse

10 a.m. Alumni Soccer Game – North Campus

10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Tailgate Alley – North Campus
Club/Affinity receptions and tailgate parties
Register for a free tailgate space, reserved on a first-come, first-served basis close to the entrance.
Live radio remote
Club Carnival and spirit display – bring some money to support the clubs and organizations

Noon Memory Lane – Visit with Faculty and Staff – North Campus
Tailgate Lunch – provided by Kickback Jack’s – $5 per person
Special Groups – Accounting and Residence Life
Come see your favorite professors, see the list above

Noon Women’s Volleyball vs. Piedmont College

1 p.m. Football vs. Christopher Newport University
Ticket price: Bring cans of food to support Cans Across the Conference
Homecoming Court – an Averett tradition since 1978

4 p.m. Networking Event at Riverview Campus – special guest Danville City Mayor Sherman Saunders ’81.

4 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Richard Stockton College

4 p.m. Women’s Volleyball vs. Christorpher Newport University – Senior Recognition Game

4–6 p.m. Tours of Campus
Start at Schoolfield Booksellers – Whether you are an alumnus who wants to see your old room or a parent that wants to see where the stories are happening, this tour is for you. The old dining room is the student success center. The really old dining room is now Averett Central.

6 p.m. When going out to dinner, please support businesses that support Averett (lists and directions available at football game).

6:30 p.m. Reunion and Awards Barbecue Dinner – $10 per person
Averett has successful and inspirational alumni. Alumni and friends of Averett will receive awards at this dinner at the President’s Home.

8 p.m. (or earlier) Saturday Evening Get-togethers
Everyone is encouraged to join together at Kickback Jack’s. KJ is putting together a great evening where you can see your friends and buy yourself a delicious beverage!

9 p.m. Student Party – Student Center
The annual Homecoming Dance is always a good time. Any recent alumni who would like to attend MUST pre-register.

Register for Events – call 434-791-5676

Sunday, October 21

10 a.m. Service of Remembrance – Blount Chapel
A special chapel service to honor members of the Averett community who passed away in the last year. Led by students.

11 a.m.–1 p.m. Sunday Brunch – Student Center
Averett’s Sunday brunch is visited by members of the community every week. Join us for a special Homecoming Brunch as a chance to see folks before you hit the road for home.

Register for Events – call 434-791-5676

...Homecoming 2013 – September 27-29