Thursday, January 11 11:30-1 pm
Speaker Series II Luncheon—Maddox Grand Atrium
Battle of the Boulevard style---Belmont & Lipscomb's athletic directors and coaches will square off in a battle emiceed by 104.5 the Zone's George Plaster!
6 pm
Pep Rally/Bonfire—Gravel Lot by Kennedy Hall and CEC
parking garage
What better way to get in the homecoming spirit than to celebrate with current students? Sponsored by SGA, you’re invited to bring your family and come to the bonfire in the gravel lot and enjoy a live band, snacks, and the Belmont cheerleaders as they get you ready for Homecoming 2007!
6:30 pm
Alumni Table—Grand Atrium
Stop by the Alumni table in the Grand Atrium on the way to the game and pick up your registration information or buy your Homecoming shirt! Also, all alumni may register to win a prize to be awarded during the game.
Belmont Student Ambassador Face Painting
Bring your family early and let Belmont Ambassadors paint your kid’s face with spirit!
7 pm
Women’s Basketball Game—Curb Arena
Belmont vs. Stetson
BREAK THE RECORD NIGHT! The record for attendance at
a Lady Bruins’ game is currently 1,103. We want to break
that during Homecoming. Join us as we cram in the Curb
and support our women’s basketball team.
9:15 pm
Battle of the Boulevard on Ice—Centennial Sportsplex
The Belmont Ice Hockey Club will be hosting a hockey game vs. Lipscomb you won’t want to miss! Come Brrrrr and Grrrrr!
Friday, January 12 10 am
Battle of the Boulevard Convo—Curb Arena
This 3rd Annual Convo is credit for students, but beneficial to all. Come let Coach Byrd educate you on the history of the Battle of the Boulevard!
10-11 am
Robert Simmons Lecture—Massey 4th Floor Boardroom
12 pm
Game Day Chili Lunch—Grand Atrium
We’re starting the tailgating early—Belmont style! Come spend your lunch break with other alumni, friends, faculty & staff. Wear your red and blue and spend your lunch hour with us. Be there by 12:30, when you will have a chance to hear Coach Rick Byrd, Coach Tony Cross, and Belmont athletes! Student performers will provide musical entertainment. Cost $10.
College connections
Stay connected to your college—deans & representatives will be at the tailgate lunch just for you!
5:00-6:30 pm
Alumni Table—Grand Atrium
No shakers, no beads? We don’t think so! Stop by the Alumni table and get all decked out in school spirit! Buy a Homecoming shirt and register for prizes. But don’t go in that arena without some red & blue!
5:00-6:00 pm
Young Alumni Council Senior Reception—Beaman A&B
The Young Alumni Council wants to welcome soon-to-be alums & new alums (May, August, December) into the Alumni Association. If you’re an alum of BU in the last 10 years, join the YAC in welcoming current seniors at this pre-game reception! Stop by, if only for a minute to catch up & grab a FREE bite!
5:00-6:00 pm
Belmont Student Ambassador Face Painting
This event is especially for our younger Bruin fans! Alums, faculty, staff & friends—bring your kids early and let our Belmont Ambassadors paint their faces with Bruin spirit!
5:30 pm
M.O.B./SGA Pre-game Pep Rally—The Byrd Cage (Student Section)
The students are starting early and they want your help. Get to the Curb early because you won’t want to miss the excitement. We’re especially calling all former M.O.B. members to return & help this year’s M.O.B. support our Bruins!
6:15 pm
Homecoming Court Presentation—Curb Arena
6:30 pm
BATTLE OF THE BOULEVARD
Men’s Basketball Game—Sponsored by Kairos
Belmont vs. Lipscomb—Curb Arena
For tickets, call 615.460.8500. Tickets will go on sale December 1. If you would like to sit in the special homecoming section reserved for Belmont Alumni please mention the code word “Dance” when making your order.
After the Game
Alumni in the Round—Curb Café
Come see some of Belmont’s most recent graduates perform acoustically in a round and have a cup of hot chocolate! Performers:
Steven Clawson '04-www.stevenclawsonmusic.com
Justin Caldwell '05-www.justincaldwell.com
Laurianne Cates '03-www.lacates.com
Lindsey Jones '06-www.myspace.com/lindseyjjones
Concert tickets are $5 in advance & can be purchased through the Alumni Office by calling 1.800.405.0932 or 615.460.6723 or pay $10 at the door.
Saturday, January 13 11 am
African American Alumni Chapter Brunch—Vince Gill
Room
Join the Black Student Association and the Alumni Association as they host a brunch for African American alumni. Enjoy good food, presentation from current BSA members, and a chance to mix, mingle, and network.
6:30 pm
Alumni Table—Grand Atrium
Stop by the Alumni table in the Grand Atrium on the way to the game to receive Belmont spirit beads. Register to win a great prize to be awarded during the game!
Belmont Student Ambassador Face Painting
Your last chance at Homecoming 2007 to wear Belmont red & blue—head to toe!
7 pm
Women’s Basketball Game
Belmont vs. Mercer—Curb Arena
After the Game
Young Alumni Gathering—Christopher’s Pizza, 1524
Demonbreun Street
This is a TRADITION young alums won’t want to miss! For the third year in a row, alumni who have graduated in the past 10 years can gather at Christopher’s Pizza, owned by Chris Rioux (’99). Keep this one going!
Reunion Group Gathering for the Game—class of “around the 70’s”
Once again, this group of former Rebel supporters, are coming together to back the Bruins! Meet before the game, attend the game as a group, and more. For more information contact Doyle Woods at papadoyle@comcast.net or 615.758.8545.