Lincoln (Neb.) - Oct. 9, 2001 - Music, munchies, Husker spirit and the introduction of an official class ring will all be part of the University of Nebraska's ninth annual "Come on Home Celebration" Oct. 19 on City Campus. The event is free and open to the public.
Hosted by the Nebraska Alumni Association, the "Come on Home Celebration" runs from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Champions Club, directly west of Memorial Stadium. As part of NU's Homecoming Week festivities, the celebration supports the theme "Tour the Big Red Tradition."
As in previous years, the festivities will include performances by the Scarlet and Cream Singers, the Yell Squad, Herbie Husker and Lil' Red and the Juggling Club, and a tour of campus homecoming displays on Molley the Trolley. Free food, door prizes and 2001 homecoming royalty appearances will round out the agenda.
A float representing the campus movement toward an official class ring will be under construction during the event and attendees are welcome to lend a hand. The float is part of the new University Ring Program to create a single class ring exclusive to students and alumni who have completed 70 credit hours at Nebraska.
The homecoming Husker Huddle pre-game party on Oct. 20 will feature more goodies and entertainment before Nebraska takes on Texas Tech. The party will start 2 1/2 hours before kickoff at the Wick Alumni Center, 1520 R St.
University alumni and friends who are unable to return to campus can
still tune in to all the festivities at the second annual "Virtual
Homecoming" Web site at (http://www.unl.edu/alumni) beginning Oct. 15.
The Web site features a lawn display contest in which the winner will
receive the "Homecoming Herbie Alumni Choice Award." Visitors to the site
can vote online for their favorite lawn display. The site also includes a
calendar of events, homecoming court royalty information, photographs of
homecoming activities, a message board, and NU homecoming history.
For questions regarding these releases, contact:
tsimons1@unl.edu
(402) 472-8514, Fax: (402) 472-7825