GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY
MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICE
GRAMBLING, LOUISIANA
(318) 274-2560
(318) 274-3330 FAX
mediarelations@gram.edu
C/O Byron McCauley
For Immediate Release: October 13, 2008
Grambling celebrates Homecoming Week
GRAMBLING-----A comedy show, a hip-hop concert, alumni gatherings, the dedication of an African art collection and a parade – all are among the events scheduled as part of Grambling State University’s Homecoming Week today through Sunday.
Events are as follows:
Homecoming 2008 Schedule of Events |
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| Monday, October 13 | |
| 11 a.m.-2 p.m. |
80s Fashion Show |
| 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Snow Cone Social, Courtyard |
| 4 p.m.-7 p.m. | Decorate academic buildings |
| 8 p.m.-11 p.m. | 80s Block Party, Student Union |
| Tuesday, October 14 | |
| 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Ultimate T-Shirt, Favrot Student Union |
| 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Wax Hands, Favrot Student Union |
| 7 p.m.-9 p.m. | Comedy Show, T.H. Harris Auditorium Comedians Steve Brown, Karlous and B Phlat will perform. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for non-students |
| Wednesday, October 15 | |
| 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | BET College Tour, Quad outside T.H. Harris Auditorium |
| 8 p.m.-11 p.m. | Laser Tag, Men's Gym |
| Thursday, October 16 | |
| 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Pizza & Drinks, Favrot Student Union |
| 7 p.m.-10 p.m. | Talent Show, T.H. Harris Auditorium Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for non-students |
| Friday, October 17 | |
| 8:30a.m.-3:30p.m. | Registration, Favrot Student Union Atrium |
| 9 a.m. | Alumni Convocation and College Displays, Black & Gold Room |
| 10 a.m.-11 a.m. | Walking Tour |
| 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Funnel Cakes, Quad outside T.H. Harris Auditorium |
| 11:05-noon | Dedication Ceremony for Art Collection donated by Ira W. McConnell, GSU Art Gallery in Dunbar Hall |
| 1 p.m.-2 p.m. | Alumni attitude survey discussion, Black & Gold Room |
| 2 p.m.-3:15 p.m. | Meetings for Classes of 1983 and 1998, Favrot Student Union |
| 5:30 p.m. | Alumni Hall of Fame Reception & Banquet, Assembly Center |
| 8 p.m.-11 p.m., | Concert, Men's Gym The concert will feature performances by Rick Ross, Webbie and Bobby Valentino. Tickets are $8 for students and $15 for non-students. |
| Saturday, October 18 | |
| 7 a.m.-9 a.m. | Alumni Breakfast, McCall Dining Hall |
| 9 a.m. | Homecoming Parade, Main Street |
| Noon | Reception |
| 2 p.m. | Homecoming Game – Grambling State University vs. Alabama State University |
| 5 p.m. | Alumni Mixer, Assembly Center |
| 7 p.m. | Greek Step Show, Men's Gym Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for non-students. |
| 9 p.m.-2 a.m. | Black & Gold “Ole” School Dance, Assembly Center |
| Sunday, October 19 | |
| 9 a.m. | Bookstore Finale |
| 10 a.m. | The Big Event, Favrot Student Union |
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