Homecoming/Family Weekend 2008
SAVE THE DATE! - Saturday, September 27, 2008
Please see below for changes in location for Homecoming/Family Weekend
Mass
9:00 a.m., Monastery Chapel, Austin Hall
Begin the day with a special liturgy.
Annual Alumni Association Meeting
9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Francis E. Girard ’62 Technology Room, O’Reilly Hall (Room 310)
All Alumni invited! Advisory Council updates and plan for 2008-2009 year. Volunteers needed. Come share your ideas and discover available opportunities to become involved!
Alumni Tailgating Area
11:00 a.m. until one hour after the game; Reserved area in Volpe Parking Lot.
Show your Warrior Pride! Prizes will be awarded for:
• Most School Spirit
• Best Blue and Gold
• Best Tailgating Menu
• Largest Class Participation
Tailgating area will be closed during the football game. Space is limited. Register early!
$10.00 per car, $3.00 per walk-in
**Vehicle owner must sign and mail/e-mail the Alumni Tailgating Rules and Regulations document back to the alumni office. (this document can be found on the right hand side of this webpage.) E-mail document to christina.doherty@merrimack.edu Questions? Call 978-837-5440**
Click here to register for Tailgating
**For those that have registered for tailgating – it will go on as scheduled in the Volpe Parking lot; however the “free” halftime barbeque has been canceled.
If you wish to stay dry…..
Tailgaters are also welcome to bring their tailgates (decorations/food) into the MPR. Please note that alcohol cannot be brought into the campus center. Tables will be available inside for your “tailgate” if you wish to stay dry.**
Fall Festival
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., MultiPurpose Room, Sakowich Campus Center
Price includes BBQ and one admission ticket to the MC vs. Southern Connecticut football game. $16.00 adults, $10.00 children under 12. Free for children under age 3. $20.00 at the door.
Click here to register for the BBQ
**For those that have registered for the barbeque, please note that it has been moved from the baseball field to the Multi Purpose Room (MPR) in the Sakowich Campus Center.
Children’s activities will still be available as will a cash bar in the MPR.**
Community Service - Lazarus House
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., MultiPurpose Room, Sakowich Campus Center
Lazarus House is in need of winter clothing for all ages. Bring your donations to the Warrior Tent and help out a good cause!
Class of 2007 Gift Dedication
12:00 p.m., Hamel Health Lawn
Members of the Class of 2007 present their class gift – a Courtyard Clock – to Merrimack College!
Kids Korner
11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., MultiPurpose Room, Sakowich Campus Center
Children's activities
MC Football vs. Southern Connecticut
1:00 p.m., Warrior Field
For game tickets only, call the Athletics Box Office at 978-837-5324.
Tickets are $3.00 in advance, $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for children/students/seniors at the door
MC Women's Soccer vs The College of St. Rose
6:30 p.m., Warrior Field
Click here for the Women's Soccer web page.
Alumni Nightcap 2008
9:00 p.m., Claddagh Pub
A huge success last year! Catch up with friends at this popular stomping ground!
$3.00 cover charge - pay at the door
ALUMNI QUESTIONS:
Call the Office of Alumni Relations at 978-837-5440 for more details.
Click here to register
STUDENT/FAMILY QUESTIONS:
Questions? Call the Office of Student Activities/Campus Center at 978-837-5508.
Please complete form and mail (along with a check payable to Merrimack College) to the Office of Student Activities/Campus Center.
Please note: We will not be mailing tickets. If you pre-register for any programs, we will have your name on a list at the entrance to those events. Walk-ins will be accepted if space allows.
HOTELS
Are you looking for a hotel for your trip to Homecoming? Call the Andover Courtyard by Marriott at 800-321-2211 and tell them you are from Merrimack College for a reduced rate!