Homecoming Week Events
| Friday October 3, 2008 |
Eagle Emeriti Dinner & Class of 1958 Reunion
Upper Convocation Center • Trustee Room • 4:30 pm
Class of 1958 will celebrate its 50th class reunion!
Alumni Art Exhibition & Reception
Coburn Art Gallery • 4:30 pm
An exhibition of art created by alumni of Ashland University. Artists' reception at 4:30 pm. Gallery hours are noon to
6:30 pm on Friday and 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday.
Alumni Intersquad Swim Meet & Social
Recreation Center • 6:00 pm
For more information, please contact Paul Graham at
419-289-5445 or email at pgraham@ashland.edu.
Homecoming Comedians
from "VH1's Best Week Ever"
Redwood Hall • 7 pm & 9 pm shows
Don't miss your chance to see three comedians from “VH1's Best Week Ever” at Ashland University!“VH1's Best Week Ever” is a free-wheeling and funny review of the most entertaining
news and pop culture stories of current times. Since its debut in 2004, the show's signature blend of comedy and commentary has become can't-miss TV viewing for pop culture junkies and casual viewers alike.
General Admission: $10 • For tickets, call the AU Box Office after September 8 at 419-289-5125.
| Saturday, October 4 , 2008 |
Recreation Center – Open to Alumni
9:00 am to 11:00 pm
Start off your day with a workout in our state-of-the-art
Recreation Center! Alumni wishing to use the Recreation
Center can register through the Alumni Office for a free guest pass.
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Brunch
Upper Convocation Center, Alumni Room • 9:30 am
The following individuals have distinguished themselves in the field of intercollegiate athletics at Ashland University, either by virtue of their performance on its athletic teams or by meritorious efforts on behalf of the athletic program. In return, the University will bestow on them induction into the Ashland University Athletic Hall of Fame.
The following alumni will be inducted:
| Larry Kaufman 94
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Wrestling |
| Jamie Minnich-McDaniel '98 | Swimming |
| Tammi Scott '98 | Basketball |
| Jerry Spatney '94 | Football |
| Gene Stechschulte '96 | Baseball & Basketball |
| Dean Freytag | Eagle Forever Award |
$20 per person. For reservations, call Rachel Bixler at
419-289-5954 or email at rbixler@ashland.edu.
Center for Nonviolence Open House
108 Center for the Humanities at Bixler
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Celebrating the first anniversary of affiliation with AU.
Homecoming Parade
The parade will leave from the AU campus and will end at Community Stadium. • 11:30 am
Join Tuffy, the AU band, cheerleaders and various student groups as they get pumped for the game and cookout!
Pre-game Alumni Tailgate Cookout
Community Stadium • 12 noon
This cookout is fun for the whole family! There will be food, music and a face painting clown for the children. Tuffy will be there for great photo ops. Free AU gel pad for the first
250 guests!
AU Eagles vs. Wayne State Warriors
Community Stadium • 1:00 pm
Reserved Seating $9, General Seating $7
Cheer on the Eagles as they take on the Wayne State
Warriors. Join us during halftime at the Alumni Tent, located at the south end of the grandstands. We promise that we'll have plenty of AU cookies!
Hospitality students will be making snow cones, popcorn and cotton candy for the kids!
Alumni Band
Break out your old instrument and join the best marching band during halftime of the football game. If you need an instrument, we can help! Call Len Salvo at 419-289-5132 or email at lsalvo@ashland.edu to participate!
26th Annual Purple Eagle Silent Auction
Recreation Center • 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Break out your checkbooks and fire up your credit cards for a good cause! There will be more than 250 items up for auction, including the very popular OSU vs. Michigan tickets,
vintage bottles of wine, gift certificates and much more! Proceeds from the auction support the legacy scholarship program, the Annual Fund and the Alumni House Project.
International Alumni Dinner
Brian Buffet, 25 Amberwood Parkway
(Located across from the new Wal-Mart Plaza on Route 250) • 6:00 pm
Come and enjoy a buffet featuring Asian and American food. Imagine sushi and kimchi available in Ashland! All international alumni, their families, host families and friends are welcome. To make reservations, call International
Student Services at 419-289-5935.
Greek Alumni Cookout
Fraternity Circle • 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Calling all Greeks! Pull out your letters and come to the Greek Alumni Cookout in Fraternity Circle. The grills will
be fired up and the students will be making you dinner!
All Alumni Party
O'Bryans Pub • 7:30 pm
located at the Surrey Inn, 1065 Claremont Avenue
Join your fellow AU alumni for our annual alumni party
at O'Bryans Pub, where they serve the best bar food in
Ashland! Grab your friends and join us for an evening that will be one to remember!
| Sunday, October 5 , 2008 |
Alumni Awards Brunch
Upper Convocation Center, Alumni Room • 9:30 am
(Doors open at 9)
The Ashland University Alumni Association will honor eight outstanding individuals in its 24th year of recognizing distinguished
alumni. All alumni and friends are invited to attend.
| Outstanding Alumnus Award | Bob Troop '71 |
| Distinguished Service Award | Mitch Zunich '79 |
| Young Alumnus Award | Jason Miller '96 |
| Special Achievement Award | Dr. Jeff Weidenhamer '79 |
| Raymond W. Bixler Award | Dr. Sally Rogers '69 |
| Honorary Alumnus Award | Gene Haberman |
| Drushal Humanitarian Award | Marine Cpl. Todd Corbin '97 |
| Dr. Glenn L. Clayton Award | Carl Gerbasi |
All alumni and friends are welcome to attend.