2009 Homecoming Concer Featuring Lupe Fiasco

Towson Center Arena

Doors open at 6pm

Alumni tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day-of, and can be purchased starting August 31, 2009 by calling (410-704-2244) or visiting the Union Ticket Office and presenting your TU Alumni ID (or giving your ID # over the phone).

Sponsored by Campus Activities Board

*CAB will honor tickets already purchased for the Keri Hilson Homecoming show - no new tickets are needed for Lupe Fiasco if you alreayd purchased one for Keri Hilson/Wale.

If you would like  your Keri Hilson/Wale ticket refunded, please contact the Union Ticket Office at 410-704-2244 for policies and further information.

Thursday, October 15

Volunteer Recognition Reception

Auburn House Pavilion
6–8:30 p.m.

The Towson University Alumni Association is proud to honor their most outstanding alumni, faculty and staff volunteers.  Recipients of the Alumni Association Scholarship and Grant program will also be recognized at the reception.  For invitation information, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 800-887-8152 or alumni@towson.edu.

Spirit of the University Award - Daniel J. McCarthy '75/'83

Alumni Association Volunteer Service Award - Barbara Eckley '77

Staff Alumni Volunteer Service Award - Louise K. Shulack

Faculty Alumni Volunteer Service Award - James Anthony

University Alumni Volunteer Service Award - Janet L. Kines '80
Athletic Alumni Volunteer Service Award - Tony Seaman

Daughters of Robert Kennedy & Malcolm X

Potomac Lounge, University Union

7 pm - free admission

The Center for Student Diversity presents Rory Kennedy, daughter of Robert Kennedy and Ilyashah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X for a discussion and presentation.

For more information call 410-704-2051.

Millennium Reunion

A Reunion Event for the Classes of 2000-2009
Charles Village Pub

7 - 9:30 pm

The TU Alumni Association welcomes you back to your alma mater!  Reconnect with classmates, network with fellow alumni and enjoy the kick off to homecoming weekend with entertainment, food and a cash bar.  RSVP online at www.tutigertracks.com.

Towson University Golf Alumni and Friends Outing

Chestnut Ridge Country Club in Lutherville

9 am Continental breakfast

10 am 18 hole foursome scramble begins

The Towson University golf team is hosting an alumni and friends outing at Chestnut Ridge Country Club, located 15 minutes from the Towson campus.

$150.00 per person, includes ticket to the TU-Delaware football game. Additional tickets may be purchased.  To register online click here.

To make your reservations, please contact golf head coach Brian Yaniger at 410-704-3578 by Monday, October 5, 2009.  All proceeds go to the Towson University men’s and women’s golf programs.

Format: 2 Low Nets / Foursome

Individual Best Score (Gross) will determine the 2009 "Tiger Golf Alumni Champion" (New in 2008)

Towson University Athletic Hall of Fame 

Induction Dinner

Chesapeake Room, University Union

6 pm Cocktail Hour

7 pm Dinner

$75 per person

2009 Inductees

Three-time All-Mason-Dixon Conference soccer selection Mike Bruno, ’76, All-ECAC gymnast Carrie Leger, ’96, All-American wide receiver Mark Orlando ’95, and record-setting swimmer Meilani Smith Snellenberger, ’96              

The 1976 Tiger football team, which played for the NCAA Division III championship in the Stagg Bowl, will be honored as a Team of Distinction. 

For more information or to RSVP, contact the Athletics Office at 410-704-3284.

Alumni Homecoming  Festival & Reunion Row

Sponsored by GEICO
Burdick Field
12 – 7 pm

Alumni get “Wild with Pride” at the fifth annual Alumni Homecoming Festival!  Get ready to celebrate homecoming with fellow alumni, friends and family for a day of food, fun, and more…

• Fun, family atmosphere with games for kids!

• Reunion Row tents available (see below for more information)

• Stop by the Alumni Association Welcome Tent for goodies and a chance to enter the alumni raffle!

• Campus tours!

• See the TU Championship Dance Team perform

• Hear the TU Marching Band perform

• Free food at the GEICO Hospitality Tent with expanded family picnic area!

• Free shuttle to Unitas Stadium for the homecoming football game

How do I make a Reunion Row reservation?

Fill out the Reservation Form or contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@towson.edu.

What is Reunion Row?

Reunion Row is an opportunity for you to plan a mini-reunion of fellow alumni and friends at the Alumni Homecoming Festival.  Groups range from 5 people to 200 people and can be informal or organized groups of alumni.  Last year 38 alumni groups participated in Reunion Row and with nearly 2500 alumni and friends attending the Alumni Homecoming Festival and Reunion Row, you'll be sure to see someone you know!  For more information and a reservation form, please contact the Alumni Office.

What does a Reunion Row Reservation include?

1 10x10 canopy tent on Burdick Field

2 six-foot tables

Group sign for your tent

Access to festival entertainment, games and food

Parking permits

Optional grill rental available

What is the cost?

$100 per tent

$80 per grill (includes 5-foot grill with charcoal and lighter fluid)

What can I bring?

Outside food and beverages are permitted. You may bring your own grill.  No one under the age of 21 will be admitted without parent or guardian.  No drinking games permitted.

Get your TU Alumni gear at the University Store in the University Union

Store hours:

Friday, October 16: 8:30am-5pm
Saturday, October 17: 11am-7pm

Homecoming Football Game

University of Delaware vs. Towson University Tigers
Johnny Unitas® Stadium
3:30 pm

Ticket prices are as follows:

$12 in advance

$15 day of

Group Ticket prices:

$8 a ticket for groups of 20 plus

$6 a ticket for groups of 50 plus

Tickets can be purchased through the Athletics Box Office at 410-704-2244 or online at www.towsontigers.com by clicking on the "tickets" icon at the top left of the homepage.

For more information on your Tiger Football Team or any of the Tiger Teams go to http://www.towsontigers.com/

Special Homecoming Tailgating Groups:

 - Hall of Fame Members & Guests Tailgate

 - Volleyball Alumni Gathering

 - Gymnastics Alumni Gathering

Marching Band Alumni Homecoming Cookout

Parking Lot 21 near Unitas Stadium

Before the start of the 3:30 pm football game

The Towson University Marching Band invites all Marching Band Alumni to parking lot 21 (near the Towson Center) for a TUMBA Cookout prior to the Homecoming Football Game against Delaware.

For more information, contact Jackie Blinke at TUMBAlumni@gmail.com or go to www.towson.edu/bands/alumni.

Calling all Dance Alumni!

Towson University Department of Dance Presents

Nancy Romita

25 Years of "Moving" at TU

Dance Studio Theater, Center for the Arts

4 pm & 7:30 pm

Nancy Wanich Romita is celebrating her 25th year with Towson University as her artistic home.  This performance is a retrospective of her unique blend of humor and humanism through dance. A Romita performance would not be complete without an appearance by guest performer Vic Romita.  Each dance work will be performed by alumni and area dance companies including Full Circle Dance Company, The Collectivies, Kinetics and the newly reformed Moving Company.  All proceeds benefit the Towson University Dance Department Endowment.

For more information go to www.towson.edu/artscalendar or call 410-704-2787.

An Afternoon of Classical Music

to Benefit the Center for Adults with Autism

Center for the Arts, Harold J. Kaplan Concert Hall

2 p.m. - Reception and Silent Auction

3 p.m. - Welcome and Concert

Enjoy an afternoon with music by pianist Reynaldo Reyes, violinist Zoltan Szabo, and vocalist Monica Szabo. Event proceeds will benefit TU’s Center for Adults with Autism.

Tickets:  Adults $100 (premiere seating) or $50 (general seating); TU students/children $15; To order tickets call 410-704-3375.

Click here for information and services available at the Towson University Center for Adults with Autism.

Monday, October 12

8 am - 6 pm

Potomac Lounge, University Union

Tuesday, October 13

8 am - 6 pm

Potomac Lounge, University Union

Wednesday, October 14

8 am - 2 pm

Potomac Lounge , University Union