Homecoming 2006
September 19, 2006

Alumni from all spectrums of the Puget Sound experience are invited back to campus to make this year's Homecoming a blast! Here's what we've got on the front (Bunsen) burner:

All-Alumni Luncheon
Friday, Sept. 29, Noon
Jump start Homecoming Weekend with a luncheon to honor fellow alumni and reconnect with friends in Wheelock Student Center's Rasmussen Rotunda.

Harned Hall Dedication Ceremony
Friday, Sept. 29,  2 p.m.
That hum of electricity in the air is all the anticipation surrounding the dedication of Harned Hall, the university's new science laboratory building. Be among the first to see and celebrate science on display in this innovative new building with outdoor teaching spaces, gardens, meeting spaces, a glass gazebo cafe, and more.
 
Faculty/Alumni Reception
Friday, Sept. 29, 4 p.m.
The President's House
Make time stand still! President Thomas hosts this popular reception at the President's House that gives alumni the opportunity to catch up with some of their favorite professors from years past.
 
Departmental Reunion Dinners
Friday, Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m.
Join us for the History and Asian Studies Reunion and celebrate the career of retiring Professor of History Suzanne Barnett. Mix and mingle with classmates and professors at the Sciences and Mathematics Reunion dinner.
 
Breakfast with the President
Saturday, Sept. 30, 10 a.m.
You don't have to be a rocket scientist to know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Start it off right with this chance to engage President Thomas firsthand.
 
Logger Pre-game Tailgate
Saturday, Sept. 30, 11:30 a.m.
Help the Loggers gain momentum by fueling up with mouth-watering Porter's BBQ and fun for the family. Sign up for tours of Greek houses at the Greek Life Tent!

Homecoming Game: Loggers vs. PLU
Saturday, Sept. 30, 1:30 p.m.
Peyton Field
Rivals for eons, the Loggers and the Lutes go head-to-head in a gridiron battle for the ages. We bested them at their Homecoming last year; now it's time to beat them on our own field!
 
50th Reunion Reception & Dinner
Saturday, Sept. 30,  5 p.m.
Get one more charge out of Homecoming! Join President Thomas for a champagne toast to honor the class of 1956 and to reconnect with friends.
 
Class Reunions
Saturday, Sept. 30, 5 p.m.
All alumni with graduation years enging in "1" and "6" are invited to the Taste of Puget Sound Reception and dinner. Enjoy flavors of the Northwest and mingle with friends and former classmates. Class reunion dinners will follow the reception.

Additional information on the 2006 homecoming celebration and all related activities is available online.

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