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Homecoming & Family Weekend
WELCOME!
Homecoming and Family Weekend is the time for students, family, alumni, and faculty to come together to mix and meet, and share in the ever-changing experience of Daemen College. This year we will be featuring several showcase events and activities during the weekend. We invite you to join the entire Daemen College community this weekend and participate in the festivities.
We hope you will join us November 4 & 5, 2011 to enrich your connection with the College community. Let's celebrate this great little place called Daemen College and the people who have helped to get us where we are today. We look forward to seeing you in November!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, November 4, 2011
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Registration
Pick up your Homecoming & Family Weekend Packets here! Receive a gift for each pre-registered alumna/alumnus or family member!
- Wick Center Lobby
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Blazing Blue TGIF!
A TGIF with a Daemen-style welcome! Live music by WNY favorites Maria Sebastian and Zak Ward, finger foods, and a selection of fine wines and frothy ales to sample. We’ll also have a Photo Booth and other attractions, just for the fun of it! A great chance for students, faculty, families, and alumni to have some fun and meet and greet. Free Admission. Hosted by the Daemen College Alumni Ambassadors.
- Wick Center Cyber Café
5:30 PM
Women's Basketball Game
Wildcats vs Wilfrid Laurier
Come out and cheer on our Daemen Wildcats!
- Lumsden Gym
6:30 PM Cocktails: 7:30 PM Dinner
Distinguished Alumni Dinner!
Reserve your seats for this dinner that recognizes several outstanding alumnae/alumni, and also get to meet and mingle with the Presidents of Daemen’s student organizations. Presale tickets only -- contact the Alumni Relations Office (716-839-8212) for tickets and information.
- Wick Center Social Room
7:30 PM
Lord Amherst Mens Basketball Tournament
Daemen College is host to this NAIA Mideast Conference Tournament.
Wildcats vs University of Toronto
Come out and cheer on our Daemen Wildcats!
- Lumsden Gym
8:00 PM
MusicalFare Theatre Presents:
A CLASS ACT
Call (716) 839-8540 to make your ticket reservations directly with MusicalFare Theatre. Ask for the $5 Homecoming & Family Weekend discount off the regular Friday night admission cost of $38. Tickets are just $15 for high school and college students.
- MusicalFare Theatre on campus
9:00 PM
Backyard Campfire and Tent Party
Come enjoy the warmth of a campfire, some hot cider and donuts, while listening to some unplugged acoustic entertainment. Hosted by Daemen's Greek organizations.
- Wick Firepit
Saturday, November 5, 2011
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration
Pick up your Homecoming & Family Weekend packets here! Receive a gift for each pre-registered alumna/alumnus or family member!
- Wick Center Lobby
10:15 AM
Wellness Walk
Bring your walking shoes and sign up to start the day with an invigorating walk with members of Daemen’s Health & Wellness Club. Participants are also entered into a raffle for prizes at the Entertainment Brunch after the walk. Sign up for either the 5K neighborhood walk, or the 2K on-campus loop. Reservations encouraged.
- Wick Center Lobby
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Entertainment Brunch & Market Walk
Enjoy this elegant buffet-style brunch featuring live musical entertainment by BABIK (voted WNY's Best Jazz Band) and the incredible illusions of Garrett Thomas. Several of Daemen’s student organizations, artists, and hobbyists will also have booths and displays set up in a city-style marketplace for your perusal and patronage.
Tickets for the brunch are only $6.00 presale or $6.25 cash-at-the-door. Current resident students do not need to buy a ticket; children under 5 years old are free.
All presale ticket purchases/pricing ends at 4:30pm on November 3. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
- Wick Center Dining Room
12:00 Noon
Women's Basketball Game
Wildcats vs Wilfrid Laurier
Come out and cheer on our Daemen Wildcats!
- Lumsden Gym
1:00 PM
Women's Soccer Playoff Game
Wildcats vs Roberts Wesleyan College
Come out and cheer on our Daemen Wildcats!
- Canisius College, Demske Sports Complex, 2001 Main Street, Buffalo (Corner of Main Street & East Delevan) Go to the registration Desk in Wick Center for details on shuttle service to the game.
2:00 PM
Lord Amherst Men's Basketball Tournament
Daemen College is host to this NAIA Mideast Conference Tournament.
Point Park vs University of Toronto
- Lumsden Gym
2:00 PM
Open Yoga Session
A quiet mind, a relaxed body, and a peaceful spirit are important throughout the day. This yoga session is designed to appeal to the novice and seasoned practitioner. Free admission. Reservations encouraged.
(A repeat of the session offered at 9:00 AM)
- Wick Center Alumni Lounge
4:00 PM
MusicalFare Theatre Presents:
A CLASS ACT
Call (716) 839-8540 to make your ticket reservations directly with MusicalFare Theatre. Ask for the $5 Homecoming & Family Weekend discount off the regular Friday night admission cost of $38. Tickets are just $15 for high school and college students.
- MusicalFare Theatre on campus
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Tailgate-style Barbecue under the Tent
It may be November, but it's never too late in the year to have a "Tailgate Barbecue"! Don the wool sweater and join us for dinner right off the grill in back of Wick Center. Traditional tailgate menu with some vegetarian-friendly foods as well. Resident students do not need to buy a ticket (part of the board plan); all others: presale tickets are $7 ($7.40 cash at the door).
All presale ticket purchases/pricing ends at 4:30pm on November 3. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
- Wick Backyard
4:00 PM
Lord Amherst Men's Basketball Tournament
Daemen College is host to this NAIA Mideast Conference Tournament.
Wildcats vs York University
Come out and cheer on our Daemen Wildcats!
- Lumsden Gym
6:30 PM
Women's Volleyball Game
Wildcats vs Walsh (Senior Day)
Come out and cheer on our Daemen Wildcats!
- Lumsden Gym
5:30 PM – 7 :00 PM
PRE-SHOW PARTY!
Come wet your whistle before The Buried Life show! (cash bar available.) Complimentary snacks served and live music performed by some Daemen musicians. Reservations encouraged.
- Alumni Lounge
8:00 PM
The Daemen College Student Association presents the 2011 Homecoming Showcase presentation:
MTV's The Buried Life!
Four Globe-Trotters Asking "What Do You Want to Do Before You Die?"
Click the picture to the left for details.
TICKETS: $5 General Admission; $2 Daemen Students (one $2 ticket per student purchased in person at Wick Desk, additional tickets $5). Seating is limited. Doors open at 7:15 PM.
All presale ticket purchases/pricing ends at 4:30pm on November 3. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
- Wick Social Room
8:00 PM
MusicalFare Theatre Presents:
A CLASS ACT
Call (716) 839-8540 to make your ticket reservations directly with MusicalFare Theatre. Ask for the $5 Homecoming & Family Weekend discount off the regular Friday night admission cost of $38. Tickets are just $15 for high school and college students.
- MusicalFare Theatre on campus
9:00 PM - MIDNIGHT
Casino Cabaret After-Party!
Try your hand at casino-style games played with chips that get "cashed-in" for lottery tickets to some terrific prizes! This year we will again be featuring some exceptional live music! Complimentary refreshments. Free Admission - $5 for a set of gambling chips. Sponsored by Lambda Chi Iota Sorority and the Student Association.
- Wick Center Dining Room