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Homecoming & Family Weekend
WELCOME!
HOMECOMING 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 2 & 3 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!
- the 2012 Homecoming Committee
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, November 2, 2012
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Registration
Pick up your Homecoming Weekend prepaid tickets here! Receive a gift for each pre-registered alumna/alumnus or family member!
~Wick Center Lobby
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Wildcat Welcome TGIF!
We offer a warm Wildcat Welcome to our entire Daemen family at this TGIF gathering featuring some Buffalo-themed favorites! Live music by Women Gone Mild! (a collaboration of WNY's most seasoned musical artists), 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
6:00 PM
Women's Basketball Game: Wildcats VS Guelph
Come out and cheer on our Daemen Wildcats!
ADMISSION POLICY to Daemen Home Basketball Games: Adults: $5; Senior citizens and visiting students who present a valid I.D: $2; Daemen students, faculty and staff admitted free of charge with a valid Daemen I.D. Children under the age of 12 admitted free of charge.
~Lumsden Gym
6:00 PM - Cocktails
7:00 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
8:00 PM
Mens Basketball Game: Wildcats VS University of Toronto
Come out and cheer on our Daemen Wildcats!
ADMISSION POLICY to Daemen Home Basketball Games: Adults: $5; Senior citizens and visiting students who present a valid I.D: $2; Daemen students, faculty and staff admitted free of charge with a valid Daemen I.D. Children under the age of 12 admitted free of charge.
~Lumsden Gym
8:00 PM
MusicalFare Theatre Presents: 33 VARIATIONS
Using Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations as the link, we witness a mother coming to terms with her daughter and a composer coming to terms with his genius. And, even though they're separated by 200 years, these two people share an obsession that might, even just for a moment, make time stand still. Drama, memory and music combine to transport you from present-day New York to 19th century Austria in this extraordinary American play with music about passion, parenthood and the moments of beauty that can transform a life. Featuring MusicalFare Artistic Director, Randall Kramer, at the piano.
Call (716) 839-8540 to make your ticket reservations directly with MusicalFare Theatre. {Ask for the $5 Homecoming Weekend discount off the regular admission cost of $39.} Tickets are just $15 for high school and college students.
~MusicalFare Theatre (on campus)
9:00 PM
Backyard Campfire
Come enjoy the warmth of a campfire, some hot chocolate, hot cider, and some sweet treats, while listening to some acoustic entertainment by Daemen's own Smoking Minnows! Hosted by Daemen's Greek organizations.
~Wick Firepit
Saturday, November 3, 2012
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration
Pick up your Homecoming Weekend prepaid tickets 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. Sign up for either the 5K neighborhood walk, or the 2K on-campus loop. Make reservations online.
~Wick Center Lobby
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Acoustic Bluegrass Brunch (and Market Walk)
Enjoy this lively buffet-style brunch featuring musical entertainment by The Pointless Brothers Bluegrass Band. 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 $5.00 presale by October 22; or $6.25 cash-at-the-door. Current resident students do not need to buy a ticket {part of board plan}; children under 5 years old are free. Make reservations online.
~Wick Center Dining Room
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Meeting
DC/RHC National Alumni Association Open Meeting
All graduates are invited to attend the annual meeting of the Alumni Association. Dr. Michael Brogan '84 '04, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the College will speak about the college's new academic programs and recently opened Wound Healing Clinic. We will begin at the Entertainment Brunch followed by the meeting in the Executive Board Room. The brunch is included for all alumni attending the meeting. Additional guest tickets are available for $5. Please call 716-839-8212 to RSVP.
~Wick Center Executive Board Room
2:00 PM
Open Yoga Session
Recharge your day with a quiet mind, a relaxed body, and a peaceful spirit. This yoga session is designed to appeal to the novice and seasoned practitioner. Free admission. Make reservations online.
~Wick Center Alumni Lounge
3:00 PM
Car Decorating Contest!
The second annual Homecoming Car Decorating contest will again award $200 to the student organization with the best decorated car. The Student Association Senate will select the winning student organization -- Judging will be based on creativity, craft, design, and overall appeal. Organizations can sign up in the Student Activities Office, and each entering organization is eligible for up to $25 in decorating supplies (see the Director of Student Activities for details.)
~Wick Center backyard
4:00 PM
Women's Basketball Game: Wildcats VS Ryerson
Come out and cheer on our Daemen Wildcats!
ADMISSION POLICY to Daemen Home Basketball Games: Adults: $5; Senior citizens and visiting students who present a valid I.D: $2; Daemen students, faculty and staff admitted free of charge with a valid Daemen I.D. Children under the age of 12 admitted free of charge.
~ Lumsden Gym
4:00 PM
MusicalFare Theatre Presents: 33 VARIATIONS
Using Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations as the link, we witness a mother coming to terms with her daughter and a composer coming to terms with his genius. And, even though they're separated by 200 years, these two people share an obsession that might, even just for a moment, make time stand still. Drama, memory and music combine to transport you from present-day New York to 19th century Austria in this extraordinary American play with music about passion, parenthood and the moments of beauty that can transform a life. Featuring MusicalFare Artistic Director, Randall Kramer, at the piano. Call (716) 839-8540 to make your ticket reservations directly with MusicalFare Theatre. {Ask for the $5 Homecoming Weekend discount off the regular admission cost of $39.} Tickets are just $15 for high school and college students.
~MusicalFare Theatre (on campus)
6:00 PM
Mens Basketball Game : Wildcats VS Western Ontario
ADMISSION POLICY to Daemen Home Basketball Games: Adults: $5; Senior citizens and visiting students who present a valid I.D: $2; Daemen students, faculty and staff admitted free of charge with a valid Daemen I.D. Children under the age of 12 admitted free of charge.
~Lumsden Gym
6:00 PM - 11:30 PM
HOMECOMING SHIP-WICK CRUISE!
6:00 PM ~ EXCURSION 1: PORT OF CALL -- A HOMECOMING FEAST!
Sail from port to port on this culinary expedition of delectable delights! The trip begins with a dinner of themed food stations you can enjoy while sampling fine wines and lighter beverages to the musical accompaniment of The Hot Club of Buffalo -- WNY's newest ensemble performing world beat and gypsy jazz!
Tickets for the Port Of Call Feast are only $5.00 presale by October 22; or $8.75 cash-at-the-door. Current resident students do not need to buy a ticket {part of board plan}; children under 5 years old are free. Make reservations online.
~Wick Dining Room
8:00 PM ~ EXCURSION 2: MENTALIST ROBERT CHANNING.
Stay in your seats! -- This second phase of the evening (no additional cost) features the incredible stage show by world-renowned Mentalist, Robert Channing. He has mesmerized hundreds of audiences across the country and returns to Daemen for another encore performance. His show will leave you spell-bound and amazed!
~Wick Dining Room
9:00 PM - 11:30 PM ~ EXCURSION 3: CASINO CABARET
We slide the party next door to our Social Room transformed into a dazzling Casino Cabaret with musical entertainment by The RiG (featuring Daemen professor Dr. Bob Gunther)! Admission is free, and a stack of playing chips is $5. Try your hand at casino-style games played with chips that get "cashed-in" for lottery tickets to some terrific prizes! Hosted by Lambda Chi Iota sorority.
~Wick Social Room
8:00 PM
MusicalFare Theatre Presents: 33 VARIATIONS
Using Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations as the link, we witness a mother coming to terms with her daughter and a composer coming to terms with his genius. And, even though they're separated by 200 years, these two people share an obsession that might, even just for a moment, make time stand still. Drama, memory and music combine to transport you from present-day New York to 19th century Austria in this extraordinary American play with music about passion, parenthood and the moments of beauty that can transform a life. Featuring MusicalFare Artistic Director, Randall Kramer, at the piano. Call (716) 839-8540 to make your ticket reservations directly with MusicalFare Theatre. {Ask for the $5 Homecoming Weekend discount off the regular admission cost of $39.} Tickets are just $15 for high school and college students.
~MusicalFare Theatre (on campus)