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WOU Alumni Reunion Weekend & Homecoming

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Friday, Oct. 30th | Saturday, Oct. 31

 

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RSVP now available online (Charges may vary; CC, Check or cash accepted.)

 

Friday, Oct. 30th - event details | RSVP

Due to unexplainable paranormal activity in recent days at the dinner sites , all Friday night dinners have been canceled. For thouse individuals who have RSVP'd to the dinners, we will be refunding your money. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.

Saturday, Oct. 31st - event details | RSVP

  • Golden Wolves Breakfast - Class of 1959: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.$
    (Full breakfast at $12 person; or $10 per person when reserving 2 or more guests.)
  • Reunion Receptions: 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. event details
    - OCE Reunion -
    - WOSC Reunion -
    - WOU Reunion -
  • Alumni Pre-Game Lunch: Noon - 2:00 pm.$ (RSVP for free drink ticket!)
  • Former athlete's recognition: Presentation during halftime.

 

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(Non-alumni family members & friends are welcome to attend.)

Please remember to indicate which events you are interested in attending.

Printable schedule of events - Downloadable homecoming brochure

 

 

 

Friday, Oct. 30, 2009

Due to unexplainable paranormal activity in recent days at the dinner sites, all Friday night dinners have been canceled. Fro those individuals who have RSVP'd to the dinners, we will be refunding your money. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.

 

 

Peter Boie

 

 

 

 

 

Magician for non-believers

 

8 p.m. - Pacific Room, Werner University Center (Free to registered alumni)

Are you a non-believer? Wait until you see the show!  It’s a solid hour filled with mind blowing magic that will make you into a believer.  Magician Peter Boie’s sharp wit, comedy, and magic will make this one of the most entertaining shows you’ll see all year!

 

 

 

 

 

Scary Building Tour

Campbell Hall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9:30 p.m. - Pacific Room Lobby, Werner University Center

What is the nightmare on Church Street?  Did the founders of the college ever really leave campus? Who were the haunts who still reside on campus? The only way to satisfy your curiosity is to join the tour and find out for yourself.  Just don’t fall behind.

 

 

 

Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009

Walking tour of campus

 

 

 

 

Historic Campus Walking Tour

Start times at 8:40 & 9:30 a.m.

Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the campus and see how it has changed and stayed the same since you graduated.

 

 

 

 

 

Alumni Check-in

Welcome Back9:00 - 11:00 a.m. - East Plaza Entrance, Werner University Center

Check-in to find out where the OCE, WOSC, or WOU morning receptions will be for you and your fellow alumni. Schedules for the day’s activities will also be available so you know where the action is and not end up on the “dead end” of campus.  Former athletes will also have an opportunity to sign-up for the half-time presentation at this time. 

 

 

 

breakfastGolden Wolves Breakfast - class of 1959$

9:30 - 11:00 RSVP

Alumni from the Class of 1959 are invited to breakfast to celebrate their 50-year reunion with their fellow alumni featuring 15 Miles West, WOU’s first all male a cappella group.  In June, these O.C.E. graduates became Golden Wolves, a group of alumni who have contributed to the rich history of this campus for over 50 years.  Their collegiate legacy of fine scholarship and commendable athleticism continues to inspire current students to this day.

 

Reunion signReunion Receptions

10:00 - 10:45 a.m. -RSVP

Whether you’re an alumnus or alumnae of OCE, WOSC, and WOU or it’s you’re 40th, 25th, or 1st reunion, there is a reunion reception for you.  Come join your fellow alumni to reminisce about your days on campus or reconnect with friends you’ve lost touch with.  Every graduate is invited to attend their respective college’s reception.

-OCE Reunion- -WOSC Reunion-
-WOU Reunion-

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Please consider making a gift to the Annual Fund in honor of reunion!  Your gift will support the entire campus

 

Doris Day as Teacher'

 

 

Going Back to School

11:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. - RSVP

Is this a nightmare or an opportunity to take (or retake) classes you never had the chance to take as a student?  Current WOU professors and students will be teaching short 30 minute seminars on a variety of topics.  Alumni and their guests will have the opportunity to learn something new and see what current students are learning on campus.  Don’t miss this chance to relive your collegiate days and earn an easy A.  (Note: These educational sessions have no impact on your real GPA; just in case you were wondering.) 

 

 

 

Alumni Pre-Game Lunch $

Rookies Sports Pub & EateryNoon to 2:00 p.m, RSVP for a free drink ticket

Have you ever seen what a hungry pack of wolves looks like at lunch time?  If not, come on down to the Rookie’s tent in the stadium parking lot.  While you’re there, grab some food to satisfy your own hunger and join your fellow alumni in tailgating prior to kickoff.      

 

 

 

 

 

Football Game - WOU vs. Humboldt State $

WOU Football2 p.m., McArthur Stadium

Watch a real-life nightmare on Church Street unfold as the Wolves take on the Humboldt State Jacks.  During half-time, this year’s Homecoming Court will be crowned along with the presentation of our former athletes. (Former athletes must RSVP to be included in the presentation.)

 

 

Don't go home yet! The night's just getting started!

 

 

Volleyball Game$

WOU Volleyball7:00 p.m. - New PE Gym

Take the opportunity to watch the reigning GNAC volleyball champion Wolves take on the UAF Nanooks.  See why our Wolves are one of the most feared teams in NCAA Division II play throughout the country.

 

 

 

 

 

Pumpkin Catapult

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7:00 p.m. - WOU Intramural Fields

Let WOU’s ROTC program show you how to launch a pumpkin with a catapult as it brings back to life this medieval weapon of destruction.  If launching pumpkins under a full moon does not excite you, nothing will.

 

Psychodramatron 2009 presents: Death Lab 13$

Death Lab7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. - Winters Building

Experience all the scariness of Halloween on campus at WOU’s Death Lab 13.  Current theatre students guarantee they will make it a night to remember.  All the proceeds will go to support the Theatre Department.

 

 

 

 

WOU Bookstore

Book store10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Stop by the Bookstore to receive your 10% Alumni discount on the latest Wolves apparel and select merchandise on campus.

logo clothing is available at the bookstore in the Werner center

Visit the bookstore online store

 

 

Jensen Arctic Museum

Polar Bear10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Explore the top of the world at the only Arctic museum on the west coast. Gain an appreciation for both the culture and ingenuity of the indigenous Arctic people who lived in a difficult–and often unforgiving–arctic environment. visit the only arctic museum on the west coast and learn about arctic culture.

Contact us

If you have general questions about homecoming please contact the alumni office

 

Contact

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