Homecoming Week 2007 - Calendar of Events
Art & Archives Gallery
Monday, October 22 - Friday, October 26
Displays of artwork by English Dept. faculty, staff, students, & alumni, as well as rare photographs & memorabilia from ASU English's past.
Language & Literature Bldg Faculty Lounge (LL 316) ASU; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily
Presented by: Department of English
Vernissage Gallery Opening
Monday, October 22
Hosted by ASU English prof. Ayanna Thompson, all are invited to this wine and hors d'oeuvres reception celebrating the opening of the Art & Archives Gallery.
Language & Literature Bldg Faculty Lounge (LL 316) ASU; 4:00 p.m.
Presented by: Department of English
Transborder Faculty Lecture Series
Wednesday, October 24
Coor Building, Room 6651 - 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Presented by: Department of Transborder Chicana/o & Latina/o Studies
Reception for Majors, Minors, Alumni, and Affiliates
Wednesday, October 24
Coor Building, Room 6651 - 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Presented by: Department of Transborder Chicana/o & Latina/o Studies
Fourth Annual Nerd Fest
Wednesday, October 24
Panel discussion featuring political science faculty
Neeb Hall - 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Presented by: Department of Political Science
Film Festival, presented by Dr. Paul Espinosa
Thursday, October 25
Coor Building, Room 6651 - 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Presented by: Department of Transborder Chicana/o & Latina/o Studies
CLAS Leaders Panel Discussion
Thursday, October 25
Memorial Union, Pima Room 218 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Featuring distinguished CLAS alumni
Presented by: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Advancement Office
"Sustainability": 2007 Western States Rhetoric & Literacy Conference
Thursday, October 25-Saturday, October 27
Annual conference centered on current research in rhetoric and literacy studies, and which features scholars from across the U.S.
Memorial Union, Tempe Campus - watch website for more information: http://www.public.asu.edu/~petergo/wsrl/wsrl07.html
Philosophy Lecture
Friday, October 26
Coor Hall, Rm. 102 – 3:00pm
"The Relevance of Philosophy in the 21st Century" a lecture by Professor Lynn Hankinson-Nelson from the University of Washington.
Presented by: Philosophy Department
A Night in the French Quarter
Friday, October 26
Jazz by New Orleans native and current Phoenix resident Kid Merv and festivities worthy of Bourbon Street!
University Club, ASU - 6:30 - 10:00 p.m.
Presented by: Department of English
CLAS Alumni Pre-Gathering for Lantern Walk
Friday, October 26
Macayo's Depot Cantina - 300 S. Ash Avenue, Tempe
7:00pm
Lantern Walk
Friday, October 26
“A” Mountain
8:00-9:00pm
Classes of 1957, 1967, 1977, 1987 and 1997 Reunions
Friday, October 26 – Sunday, October 28, 2007
Special reunion activities organized by the ASU Alumni Association including campus tours,
football luncheon with Dennis Erickson, Sunday Brunch and more.
For more details: www.asu.edu/alumni/homecoming
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Homecoming Parade
Saturday, October 27
University Drive
3:00 – 4:00pm
Homecoming Block Party and CLAS Picnic
Saturday, October 27
Barbeque and beer picnic with reunion tables and interactive displays from
each academic department.
Alumni Lawn next to Old Main, Tempe Campus - 4:00 - 7:00pm
Presented by: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Advancement Office
CLAS Picnic tickets ~ $10 each. Order in advance by contacting Joyce Olive or 480-965-8151.
ASU Sun Devils vs. California Golden Bears
Saturday, October 27
Sun Devil Stadium
Kick-off 7:00pm
If you would like to join the CLAS Alumni Chapter in the Lantern Walk activities or Parade, please RSVP at http://www.asu.edu/alumni/rsvp/
Please contact Joyce Olive for further details on any of the above events.