Thursday, April 18

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6:00 pm -  “Super-Heroes On and Off the Page”

by Bill Rosemann, editor for Marvel Comics
Claudia A. Limbert Assembly Room, Cochran Hall
A Presentation sponsored by the Nell Peel Wolfe Lecture Series

 

7:00 pm – Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally

Come and watch the Homecoming Parade that leads to the Pep Rally
Parade begins at Old Maid’s Gate, College Street Entrance, and ends at the old location of Old Magnolia Dormitory

 

8:00 pm - MUW Music Faculty Recital

Connie Sills Kossen Auditorium, Poindexter Hall

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Friday, April 19

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8:30 am - 5:00 pm – Registration

Welty Hall, Second Floor

10:30 am - Golden Girls Alumni Brunch

All alumni and guests are invited to attend this brunch honoring the Class of 1963.
Pope Banquet Room, Hogarth Dining Center
Tickets for Class of 1963 members are free of charge. All others, $15 per person

12:30 - 1:30 pm - Campus Walk with the President

Meet at the Old Maid’s Gate, College Street Entrance
Please register for this event.

1:00 - 4:00 pm - Bus Tour of Columbus

Board the double-decker bus and travel the historic district to visit two antebellum homes, where you will enjoy mint tea and cheese straws. Tour guide is Nancy Carpenter, Executive Director of the Columbus CVB.
Meet at Puckett House, 11th Street Entrance
$20 per person

2:00 - 3:00 pm - MUW Athletics Update

Come and listen to an update on athletics at MUW. After the update, please stay for a tour of the Stark Recreation Center.
Pohl Gymnasium, Pohl Academic Building

3:30 - 4:30 pm - Tours of Poindexter Hall

Visit and learn about the newly renovated Poindexter Hall

CANCELLED: 3:30 - 5:00 pm - Mini Field Day

 

3:30 - 5:00 pm - Nursing Program Open House

Celebrate the 40th year anniversary of the charter nursing class at MUW. Dr. Shelia Adams, Dean, will provide an update in Room 110, Martin Hall. While there, tour the nursing facilities and get your vitals checked! Refreshments will be available
Martin Hall Lobby

4:30 - 6:00 pm - Alumni Juried Art Exhibition and Welcome Home Reception

Summer Gallery, Art and Design Building
Sponsored by the MUWAA Lowndes County Chapter

5:00 - 7:30 pm - Fish Fry on the Green

Join alumni and students for a fun time. There will be great food, music by Matt Corey, a dance floor and student performances. There also will be inflatables for children.
MOVED TO HOGARTH DINING CENTER
$20 per adult, $10 per child, Students with ID Free

6:00 - 7:30 pm - Culinary Arts Institute Wine and Dessert Tasting

Shattuck Hall
$10 per person

8:00 - 10:00 pm - HanaLena Concert

(Formerly known as Nash Street Band)
Sponsored by the Leslie Farrell Threadgill Lecture and Artist Series
Rent Auditorium, Whitfield Hall
Free of charge. Registration required.
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Saturday, April 20

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8:00 am - W5K

Enjoy a fun campus run or walk with President Jim Borsig. The W5K offers two routes – a 1-mile walk for participants of all ages and ability; and a 5k run for the more experienced participant. Bring friends and family to watch!
Stark Rec Center
$12 registration fee

8:00 - 10:00 am - Breakfast at Wesley

Open to all alumni, students, and friends!
Wesley Foundation

9:00 am - 10:15 am - MUW Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting

Rose Room, Cochran Hall

9:00 am - 11:00 am - Ruth Hart Dancers Reunion

A reunion of all Ruth Hart Dancers and Friends to celebrate the memory of Mrs. Ruth Hart. A light breakfast will be provided.
Pohl Gymnasium, Pohl Academic Building

9:00 - 10:30 am – Registration

Welty Hall, Second Floor

9:00 am - 1:00 pm - Homecoming Novelty Event

Come and get your favorite picture put on a water bottle or drink coaster for free!
One item per person.
Welty Atrium, First Floor

9:30 - 10:30 am - Hearin Leadership Meet & Greet

A special time for Hearin alumni to meet today’s Hearin leaders. Refreshments will be available.
President’s Dining Room, Hogarth Dining Center

10:00 am - 1:00 pm - Tour of Kitchens

hosted by The Columbus Girlchoir Board
The tour will include three homes in the Bent Tree community in Columbus. Each home will feature hors d’oeuvres and local florist decorations. Dr. Cherry Dunn directs the girlchoir.
Tickets are $20 each. Additional information and tickets available during Homecoming Registration
Welty Hall, Second Floor

10:30 - 11:30 am - MUW Alumni Association Annual Meeting

Limbert Assembly Room, Cochran Hall

12:00 - 1:30 pm - Homecoming Lunch Featuring a Panel Discussion by Students

Pope Banquet Room, Hogarth Dining Center
$20 per person

1:30 pm - Class Photos for Reunion Following the Homecoming Lunch

Front Campus

2:00 pm - Convocation

Open to all alumni, students, and friends to watch the classes’ march, presentation of awards, singing of MUW songs and a special donation you won’t want to miss.
Rent Auditorium, Whitfield Hall

3:30 - 4:30 pm - Lockhearts 75th Anniversary Celebration

Refreshments will be provided
President’s Dining Room, Hogarth Dining Center

3:30 - 4:30 pm - Four-Year Social Club, Sorority, and Fraternity Reunions

4:00 - 5:30 pm - Alumni Lounge

Relax and catch up with your friends downstairs and on the porch. Snacks provided.
Puckett House

5:00 - 6:00 pm - Two-Year Social Club Reunions

5:00 - 6:30 pm - Sips & Strokes

Fun for parents and kids! Come and take a paint lesson while sipping your favorite wine. Children (ages 6-12) can enjoy an art workshop at the same time!
Art & Design Building
$20 per adult & $10 per child

6:30 - 8:00 pm - Class of 1963 Reunion Dinner

An evening of great food, great wine, and great friends! Class members of 1963 are invited to attend.
President’s Home
$25 per person

6:30 - 8:00 pm - Reunion Banquet in Honor of the Classes of 2008, 2003, 1998, 1993, 1988, 1983, 1978, 1973, 1968, 1958, 1953, 1948, 1943, and 1938

An evening of great food, great wine, and great friends! All alumni are invited to attend.
Pope Banquet Room, Hogarth Dining Center
$25 per person

8:00 pm - MUW Alumni Association Board Silent Auction

Come and make a bid! All proceeds will benefit the MUWAA Legacy Scholarship and MUWAA Faculty Award.
Poindexter Hall
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8:00 pm - MUW Singers in Concert & Alumni Entertainment

Come and watch the show of current students and alumni in the newly renovated Poindexter Hall. Connie Sills Kossen Auditorium, Poindexter Hall
If you would like to volunteer to perform during the alumni entertainment, please call 662-329-7295.

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Sunday, April 21

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9:00 - 10:30 am – Breakfast

Hogarth Dining Center
Tickets available for purchase at the door.

11:00 am - Sunday Chapel Service

End the Homecoming weekend with a wonderful service led by alumna Deacon Pam Rhea. Also, there will be a special commemoration for those that have passed since last Homecoming.
Carrier Chapel

 

This schedule is subject to change. A final schedule will be provided during registration.