NEWS FROM SU (VOL. 5 NO. 7) - Homecoming Edition
October 10, 2003
An Electronic Newsletter for SU Alumni

HOMECOMING SPECIAL EDITION 2003
Homecoming: October 24-26 "Parade Back to Southwestern"
 Only 7 days left to register for Homecoming!

Homecoming Drawing Winner Announced!

EVENTS YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS
Reunion Parties -Look Who's Coming
Homecoming Parade & Picnic
SING!
Alumni Awards Presentation & Dinner
Alumni University
Little Pirates University
Jameson 5K Fun Run/Walk and 1-Mile Campus Mosey
Alumni Receptions & Open Houses

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Homecoming Drawing Winner Announced!
Toni Morris Strukely '78 is the winner of the complimentary 2-night stay at the Georgetown Holiday Inn Express! The first 50 alumni who registered online for Homecoming were entered into the drawing. Congratulations Toni!

HOMECOMING EVENTS YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS

Reunion Parties
Attention Reunion Classes of 1953, 1978, 1983, 1993 and 1998! Your reunion party is in two weeks! Go to the Reunion Web site and view the details for each reunion party and then register online. Visit the "Look Who's Coming" page of the Homecoming Web site to see who is registered to attend.

Homecoming Parade & Picnic on the Mall
The Homecoming Parade is back! With 22 parade entrants, including student organizations and reunion classes, the stakes are high for the “Grand Champion" prize. Hang-out after the parade, enjoy a picnic lunch catered by Salt Lick BBQ, and catch-up with friends on the Academic Mall. This event is a must! Register online for your Homecoming tickets.

SING! 2003: Pirates on Parade!
Faculty, administration, and staff are impersonated, current campus events are mocked, and fun is had by all! It promises to be another unforgettable year with Mike Ooi ‘98 as the alumnus SING! emcee. This year will also feature a student SING! emcee, senior Bradford Barron. Visit the SING! Website and register online for tickets to the performances.

Alumni Awards Dinner & Ceremony
Register today for this memorable event. Outstanding members of the Southwestern community are recognized during the Alumni Awards Dinner. On Saturday, October 25, Southwestern will honor Shed Boren '87, recipient of the Citation of Merit Award, and Eric Timm '93, recipient of the Young Alumnus Achievement Award. Patrick B. Veerkamp, Professor of Art, William Carrington Finch Professor and Paideia Professor will receive the Mr. Homecoming award. The Pearl A. Neas Award will be presented to Norma Gaines, Senior Executive Secretary.

Alumni University
Now is your chance to revisit the classroom, without the grades! On the Saturday of Homecoming, join SU faculty and alumni presenters as they offer their perspectives on important and timely topics. Each Alumni University course is open to all alumni and friends and are hosted by the 2003 Reunion Classes. View the Alumni University schedule at <http://www.southwestern.edu/homecoming/schedule.html>.

Little Pirates University
Not sure if Homecoming is kid-friendly? Southwestern has tons of activities that are sure to please even the most discerning child (and parent). With a parade, picnic and "Little Pirates University" your child is sure to have as much fun as you! Register your little pirate today.

Jameson 5K Fun Run/Walk and 1-Mile Campus Mosey
Don't miss the third annual Jameson 5K Fun Run/Walk and 1-Mile Campus Mosey. Proceeds benefit the Jaysn Jameson Memorial Scholarship. To register visit http://www.jameson5k.org.

Alumni Receptions & Open Houses
There are a number of opportunities for you to attend organizational open houses and receptions on Saturday afternoon. Check your Homecoming schedule for specific locations and time information.

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Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-800-960-6363 or e-mail alumni@southwestern.edu. ******************************************