Event Schedule
October 26, 2008 to November 1, 2008
Homecoming Week
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Wednesday, October 8 —– Display Contest and Parade Meeting for Participating Organization Representatives, 3:00 p.m., Bowie Room in the Bollinger Memorial Student Union.
Monday, October 13, to Wednesday, October 15 —– Homecoming Court Election (Primary Ballot), Nicholls State University Web Site Home Page. View nominees prior to voting.
Friday, October 17, 2008 —– Deadline to Register to Participate in Homecoming Display Contest. 4:00 p.m.
Monday, October 20, to Wednesday, October 22 —– Homecoming King and Queen Election (Run-Off Election). Nicholls State University Web Site Home Page.
Sunday, October 26 —– Deadline to Set Up Displays, 4:30 p.m.
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Sunday, October 26, 2008
2:00 P.M.
Paint the Campus and Town Red
The Nicholls community on and off campus is encouraged to support the Colonels by displaying Geaux Colonel signs and having store/building doors and windows painted in this year’s theme “Nightmare in Colonel Country”! Geaux Colonel signs are available at the Alumni House or your local Chamber of Commerce. Support Nicholls!
Monday, October 27, 2008
2:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.
Kickball on the flag football field, sponsored by S.E.A.L.S.
Judging of Homecoming displays.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.
Union Activities sponsored by the Student Programming Association.
12:00 P.M.
Pep Rally will be held at the Bollinger Memorial Student Union. The Homecoming Court will be announced. In case of inclement weather, activities will move to the Bollinger Memorial Student Union lobby. Sponsored by the Student Programming Association the Student Government Association, Band and Cheerleaders.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
2:00 P.M.
Pirogue Race will be held on the bayou side. Join us for a day of fun. Sponsored by Student Programming Association.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
5:00 P.M.
Nightmare in Colonel Country Parade begins at the John L. Guidry Stadium; Audubon to Menard; Menard to St. Charles to Seventh; Seventh to Bayou Lane; Bayou Lane to Menard; Menard to Audubon; Audubon to the John L. Guidry Stadium. If your club or organization is interested in participating in the 2008 Homecoming Parade, please contact Lisa Grubbs, Residence’s Life and Housing at (985) 447-7244.
10:00 P.M.
NAACP Party will be held in the Student Union Ball Room following the Homecoming Parade.
Friday, October 31, 2008
8:00 A.M.
Homecoming Golf Tournament. Bayou Country Club, shotgun start, $100 per golfer. 18 holes of golf; four-person scramble. Fee includes gift, golf cart, green fee, coffee, donuts, refreshments and food on the course, and two tickets to the Homecoming Brunch and Reception.
5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.
Trick or Treating will be held in the Quad. Bring your children, grandchildren and family for a fun, safe, Halloween evening! Sponsored by Greek Life.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
9:00-11:00 A.M.
College of Business Administration Alumni Association Homecoming Social at the College of Business Ponder Room & Courtyard on campus. RSVP to (985) 448-4172 or sue.adams@nicholls.edu by Wednesday, October 29, 2008.
11:00 A.M.
Homecoming Brunch, Reception and Pep Rally celebration under the big tent in the west side (press box side) stadium parking lot. In case of inclement weather, activities will move to the Bollinger Memorial Student Union Lobby. The class of 1958 will be honored during the Reception.
Awards presentation for Golf Tournament.
Introduction of Outstanding Alumnus/Alumna for each college.
Homecoming Court introduction.
12:30 P.M.
Pep Rally with Pride of Nicholls Band and Cheerleaders at the reception.
1:00 P.M.
Nicholls State University Colonels vs. University of Central Arkansas Bears in the John L. Guidry Stadium.
**Homecoming Brunch and Reception are free to dues paying alumni. Charge is $10 per person for non-dues paying alumni. It’s not too late to join. $25 single membership; $40 joint membership. Tickets for the Brunch should be ordered by October 24, 2008.
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HOMECOMING T-SHIRTS
To purchase homecoming t-shirts, call the Alumni Office at (985) 448-4111 by October 15 — or go here.
T-Shirts available in:
Short Sleeve S, M, L, XL ($10) 2XL ($12) 3XL ($13)
Long Sleeve S, M, L, XL ($13) 2XL ($15) 3XL ($16)
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GOLF TOURNEY ENTRY FORM
- Alumni Golf Tournament entries. My partners will be_________________________. If you do not have partners, we will match you with partners if possible.
- Football tickets at $15 per person, for reserved seat. RSVP by October 15. Mail to Athletic Department - Tickets, P.O. Box 2032, Thibodaux, LA 10310 or call (985) 448-4792. Make checks payable to Nicholls State University.
- Alumni Homecoming Brunch and Reception tickets. RSVP by October 24. Dues-paying alumni will receive two free tickets to the brunch. The brunch is $10 per person for non-dues paying alumni. It’s not too late to join the Alumni Federation, $25 single membership, $40 joint membership.
Name:______________________________Phone:_______________________________
Address:________________________________________________________________
Make checks payable to the Nicholls State University Alumni Federation - P.O. Box 2158 - Thibodaux, LA 70310 or call (985) 448-4111 or (985) 448-4110.
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