HOMECOMING 2016 - Back to the "e"

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MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 26TH
TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 27TH
WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 28TH
THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 29TH
FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 30TH
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 1ST
SUNDAY - OCTOBER 2ND
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MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 26TH

Commuter Coffee Break
8:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m.
Near Red Lots
Got a case of the Mondays? No problem! Grab your cup of morning joe and make it a Monday to remember.

Uber Eddie
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Need a ride? We got you covered. Eddie is ready to shuttle you and your friends from the parking lot to class. How many people can say they have hitched a ride with a Cougar?

Bank of Edwardsville Free Donuts
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m
MUC entrance
What makes a Monday awesome? Donuts. Add the word “free” and you have got yourself a party. Swing by the entrance to the MUC and snatch up this delicious delight before class!

King & Queen Voting Booth
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m
Morris University Center, Goshen Lounge
Are you registered to vote? For SIUE royalty that is. Be sure to let your voice be heard and stop by the 2016 Homecoming voting booth. Two crowns, two titles, one tradition all decided by you!

Homecoming Kickoff 
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Quad
Not ready to say goodbye to the weekend yet? Then don’t. Join us as we kickoff Homecoming 2016 in style. With free giveaways!

Derek Hughes
7 p.m.
Meridian Ballroom
Magic and comedy, two things everyone needs in their life. Originally from Minnesota, Derek Hughes has been wowing audiences for years. His act has been called “Thoroughly Entertaining” by the New York Times and “Engaging, artful and smart” by Teller. Come out and see for yourself what the talk is all about! 

TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 27TH

Uber Eddie
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Need a ride? We got you covered. Eddie is ready to shuttle you and your friends from the parking lot to class. How many people can say they have hitched a ride with a Cougar?

King & Queen Voting Booth
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m
Morris University Center, Goshen Lounge
Are you registered to vote? For SIUE royalty that is. Be sure to let your voice be heard and stop by the 2016 Homecoming voting booth. Two crowns, two titles, one tradition all decided by you!

Homecoming Karaoke
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Morris University Center, Goshen Lounge
Are you the next Queen B, Taylor Swift or Drake? Come showcase your singing chops for all of Cougar Nation to hear. 

Chalk Mural Contest
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Quad
Picasso, da Vinci, Monet and you? Put those Bob Ross skills to the test and show us your best! (weather permitting)

Chalk Mural Contest Judging
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (weather permitting)
Quad
Even Picasso, da Vinci and Monet had critics. 

Back to the Future Movie Showing
7:00 p.m.
MUC Conference Center
Can you say Throwback Tuesday? The DeLorean is fired up and waiting for you in Hill Valley. Doc and Marty are ready to take SIUE on an adventure through time like never before. Costumes encouraged!  Celebrate 31 years of time travel fun! 

WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 28TH

Uber Eddie
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 
Need a ride? We got you covered. Eddie is ready to shuttle you and your friends from the parking lot to class. How many people can say they have hitched a ride with a Cougar?

Campus Recreation Presents: 15th Annual Chili Cook-Off 
Quad
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
With the arrival of fall, what better way to stay warm? Whether you are an avid chili connoisseur or new the chili game (only knowing that can life), this is the perfect pick-me-up treat! 

Golf Cart Parade 
Quad
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (weather permitting)
Who doesn’t love a parade? And a golf cart parade at that! Join in on this Cougar tradition as the parade bustles through campus in style. The route starts on the Quad and will finish at the Woodland Bowl.

SG & Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Presents: Homecoming Bonfire 
Woodland Bowl
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Ready for the first s’more of the season? SG & Zeta Phi Beta are! Bust out those hoodies and make your way over to the Woodland Bowl for music, melted marshmallow goodness and fun! 

THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 29TH

Uber Eddie
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Need a ride? We got you covered. Eddie is ready to shuttle you and your friends from the parking lot to class. How many people can say they have hitched a ride with a Cougar?

Cougar Store Free Popcorn
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
By the Cougar Statue
Two words: free popcorn. Do we need to say more? Find your way to the Cougar statue for this buttery, salty treat. 

Dance Off Competition
11:00 a.m.
Goshen Lounge
Okay, Cougars, now let’s get in formation. Whether you are throwing it back with the robot, or Harlem Shaking into the weekend, we want to see your best dance moves! 

Cosmic Bowling Night
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Cougar Lanes
Turkeys, strikes and spares, oh my! Whether you’re league material or an avid bumpers up only bowler, this cosmic fun isn’t to be missed. 

FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 30TH

Uber Eddie
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Need a ride? We got you covered. Eddie is ready to shuttle you and your friends from the parking lot to class. How many people can say they have hitched a ride with a Cougar?

Singing of Fight Song with SIUE Athletes 
12pm
Quad

SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony 
MUC Conference Center
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

RHA Presents: Homecoming Dance
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
MUC Meridian Ballroom

Late Skate 
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
East Alton Ice Arena
Ready to bust out that triple Salchow and bring home gold? Whether you are a beginner or preparing for South Korea 2018, skate through the weekend in style. 

SATURDAY - OCTOBER 1ST

Homecoming Tailgate
Korte Stadium
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 
What is soccer without a tailgate? It’s just a game. Join your fellow Cougars and make it a tailgate to remember. The MUC food truck already has its spot; do you have yours?

SIUE Men’s Soccer Game vs. Drake
Korte Stadium
7:00 p.m. 
Come on fans let’s hear it! We got Cougar Spirit! Fill the stands at Korte and cheer on SIUE as we face off with Drake University. After all, Cougars aren’t afraid of Bull Dogs.

Homecoming King and Queen Coronation
Korte Stadium
Soccer Game Halftime
The results are in! The official announcement of SIUE’s 2016 Homecoming King and Queen will take place during half-time of the men’s soccer game. Don’t’ miss your chance to rub elbows with royalty. 

SUNDAY - OCTOBER 2ND

Brunch & Bubbly - SIUE Sorority & Fraternity Life Alumni Reunion
10 a.m.-Noon
Sunday, Oct. 2
Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom

Come home for this inaugural Fraternity & Sorority Life Alumni Homecoming event. Enjoy a breakfast brunch with mimosa bar. Wear your letters or chapter colors with pride, enjoy the company of current members, and reconnect with your fraternity brothers and sorority sisters. There will be a prize for the organization with the most alumni members in attendance. Registration cost is $20 per person, $10 for those under 21 and those wishing to exclude the mimosa bar.  To register click HERE!

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