WKU Homecoming 2004
Highlights

October 06, 2004

Bowling Green, Ky. - "Big Red's Birthday Bash" is the theme for Homecoming 2004 activities Oct. 18-24 at Western Kentucky University.

Highlights of the Homecoming week schedule follow (a complete list of reunions, receptions and other special events is available online at http://www.wku.edu/Alumni/HCevents04.pdf). For information about Homecoming, contact Alumni Relations and Annual Giving at (270) 745-4395 or 1-888-WKU-ALUM.

Tuesday, Oct. 19
Glasgow Homecoming Tailgate Party, 6 p.m., Glasgow Regional Center.

Wednesday, Oct. 20
"Big Red – The All-American Mascot Turns 25!" exhibit opening, Kentucky Library and Museum.

Thursday, Oct. 21
Chili and Cheese Luncheon/Pep Rally, 11 a.m., State Street Presbyterian Church in downtown Bowling Green.

Sixth annual Summit Awards to honor volunteers, 6 p.m., Knicely Conference Center, WKU South Campus.

Friday, Oct. 22
Building dedication ceremony, 8:30 a.m., Mass Media and Technology Hall.

Hall of Distinguished Alumni luncheon and induction, 11:30 a.m., Sloan Convention Center. The 2004 inductees are H.L. Donovan, Paul W. McDaniel and Jerry D. Humble.

Homecoming Parade, 5:30 p.m., Normal Drive from 15th Street to Regents Avenue.

Big Red Street Fest, 6:30 p.m., Downing University Center South Lawn.

Big Red's Roar, 7 p.m., Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Colonnade.

WKU men's soccer vs. Bradley, 7 p.m., WKU Soccer Field.

WKU volleyball vs. South Alabama, 7 p.m., Diddle Arena.

Saturday, Oct. 23
WKU Athletic Hall of Fame induction, 11 a.m., Diddle Arena Hall of Champions.

Festival of Friends reunion tents, 1 p.m. Downing University Center South Lawn. Entertainment by Skip Bond and the Fugitives. Big Red birthday party begins at 2 p.m.

WKU volleyball vs. New Orleans, 2 p.m., Diddle Arena.

School of Journalism and Broadcasting photo auction, 2 p.m., Mass Media and Technology Hall. Auction will include signed Pulitzer Prize photos as well as photos by WKU students and alumni.

WKU football vs. Indiana State, 4 p.m., L.T. Smith Stadium. Former Big Reds will be recognized and the Homecoming Queen will be crowned.

Step Show, 8 p.m., Diddle Arena.

Alumni Dance, 10 p.m., Knicely Conference Center, South Campus.

Sunday, Oct. 24
Jim Wayne Miller Celebration of Writing, 2 p.m., Garrett Conference Center auditorium.

WKU soccer vs. Eastern Illinois, 2 p.m., WKU Soccer Field.

WKU choir and symphonic band concert, 3 p.m., Van Meter Auditorium.

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