Reunions and Gatherings
Parking for all events on Friday and Saturday during Homecoming 2012 is free in the Walker, Oakland and McIver parking decks.
Quad Re-dedication
Saturday, Nov. 3, 12:30 p.m. Quad Gateway, Shaw Residence Hall
Please join Chancellor Linda P. Brady, alumni and friends for the re-dedication of the historic Quad on the steps of Shaw Residence Hall. Guided tours of the renovated residence halls will follow. For more information on the Quad renovation click here.
All Black (Attire) Party
Saturday, Nov. 3, 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Elliott University Center, Cone Ballroom
Get decked out in your finest black attire for this annual gathering of alumni featuring DJ Capital J mixing tunes, with dancing and full cash bar. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Pamela Wilson Scholarship, Mu Iota chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. and the UNCG men’s basketball program.
Cost: $20 in advance or $25 at the door (cash or debit/credit cards only).
To register for this event click here. **Must be at least 21 years of age to attend.
For more information contact Mary Swantek at m_swante@uncg.edu or (336) 256-2011.
Bryan School Alumni
Saturday, Nov. 3
- 1 – 4 p.m. – Tent party at Spartan Village with Dean Mac Banks and fellow Bryan School alumni plus live music, Children’s Festival, games, trolley tours, beer garden and more.
- 4 – 6 p.m. – Tailgate Party with live music, BBQ and beer garden – Spartan Statue
- 6 p.m. – Men’s basketball exhibition game vs. Bluefield State – Fleming Gym Admission is Free
To tell everyone you’re coming click here.
For more information contact Mary Swantek at m_swante@uncg.edu or (336) 256-2011.
Campus Rec Reunion
Saturday, Nov. 3, 1-4 p.m. at Spartan Village
Join former Campus Rec employees for a tent party at Spartan Village with live music, Children’s Festival, games, trolley tours, beer garden and more!
To tell everyone you’re coming click here.
For more information contact Donegan Root at d_root@uncg.edu or (336) 256-2013.
Chemistry Reunion
Friday, Nov. 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sullivan Science Building – 4th Floor lobby
Join fellow chemistry major alumni at this annual alumni reception.
To tell everyone you’re coming click here.
For more information contact Trina Porcher at t_porche@uncg.edu.
Class of 2007 – 5th Reunion
Saturday, Nov. 3, 1-4 p.m. at Spartan Village
Join fellow classmates for a tent party at Spartan Village with live music, Children’s Festival, games, trolley tours, beer garden and more!
Be sure to bring a small memento to be placed in a time capsule that will not be opened until your 50th reunion in 2057.
To tell everyone you’re coming click here.
For more information contact Mary Swantek at m_swante@uncg.edu or (336) 256-2011.
Class of 1987 – 25th Reunion
Saturday, Nov. 3, 1-4 p.m. at Spartan Village
Join fellow classmates for a tent party at Spartan Village with live music, Children’s Festival, games, trolley tours, beer garden and more!
Be sure to bring a small memento to be placed in a time capsule that will not be opened until your 50th reunion in 2037.
To tell everyone you’re coming click here.
For more information contact Donegan Root at d_root@uncg.edu or (336) 256-2013.
Elliott Hall Reunion
Saturday, Nov. 3, 2 -3:30 p.m. EUC Auditorium – Lobby
Join former Elliott University Center student employees for an alumni reception.
To tell everyone you’re coming click here.
For more information contact Kathleen McGirty at kmmcgirt@uncg.edu.
Former Student-Athlete Reunion
Saturday, Nov. 3
- 11:00 a.m. - noon – Lunch and golf at Grandover Resort
The Spartan Club has reserved tee times for Friday afternoon. Cost is $50 per player and includes: golf, cart and post-round cocktail hour.
Saturday, Nov. 3
- 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. – Athletic facility tours
- 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Luncheon – HHP building, Two Court
- 1 – 4 p.m. – Tent party at Spartan Village with live music, Children’s Festival, games, trolley tours, beer garden and more.
- 4 – 6 p.m. – Tailgate party and tent reception at Spartan statue with live music, BBQ dinner, beer garden and more.
- 6 p.m. - Men’s Basketball exhibition game vs. Bluefield State (Fleming Gym). Admission is Free
Recognition of former student-athletes during halftime
To register for this event click here.
For more information contact Mike Roach at jmroach@uncg.edu or (336) 334-3576.
All Greek Alumni Reunion
Join IFC, NPHC, Panhellenic and Multi-cultural Greek alumni for a fun filled day at Homecoming 2012.
Saturday, Nov. 3
- 1 – 4 p.m. – All Greek alumni tent village at Kaplan Commons with live music, Children’s Festival, games, trolley tours, beer garden and more.
- 4 – 6 p.m. – Tailgate party at Spartan statue with live music, BBQ dinner, beer garden and more.
- 8 p.m. – midnight – All Greek alumni party at Old Town Draught house with the Brice Street Band.
To tell everyone you’re coming click here.
For more information or to sponsor an alumni tent please contact Donegan Root at d_root@uncg.edu or (336) 256-2013.
School of Health & Human Sciences Reunion
Join Dean Celia Hooper and fellow HHS alumni for a fun filled weekend back on campus.
Saturday, Nov. 3
- 1 – 4 p.m. – Tent party at Spartan Village with live music, Children’s Festival, games, trolley tours, beer garden and more.
- 4 – 6 p.m. – Tailgate Party with live music, BBQ and beer garden – Spartan Statue
- 6 p.m. – Men’s basketball exhibition game vs. Bluefield State – Fleming Gym Admission is Free
To tell everyone you’re coming click here.
For more information contact Frankie Jones at fajones@uncg.edu or (336) 334-6119.
LGBTQA Alumni Weekend
Friday, Nov. 2
- 7 – 9 p.m. – Meet & mingle reception ($15/person) – Maud Gatewood Studio Arts Building – Lobby
- 9 p.m. until – Post reception parties, take your pick. The Q Lounge and 1618 Wine Lounge
Saturday, Nov. 3
- 2 – 4 p.m. – Open conversation – EUC, Multicultural Resource Center
- 4 – 5 p.m. – Trolley tour of campus
To tell everyone you’re coming click here.
For more information contact John Comer at jfcomer@uncg.edu or (336) 256-1466.
Literary Homecoming 2012
The MFA Writing Program is hosting a weekend of festivities on campus that includes a special tribute to Robert Watson with remembrances from Professor Emeritus Fred Chappell, alumni and current students along with an alumni book signing and champagne toast.
Thursday, Nov. 1
- 7 p.m. – Alumni reading – Faculty Center
Friday, Nov. 2
- 6 – 7 p.m. – Reception for MFA alumni (by invitation) – Jackson Library, Special Collections
Saturday, Nov. 3
- 12:30 p.m. – Re-dedication of the historic Quad – On the steps of Shaw Dormitory in the Quad
- 2 – 4 p.m. – A Tribute to Robert Watson – Alumni House, Virginia Dare Room
To tell everyone you’re coming click here.
For more information contact Jim Whiteside at jrwhites@uncg.edu.
Neo Black Society Jazz Reception
Friday, Nov. 2, 8 p.m. until Midnight – Alumni House, Virginia Dare Room
Join fellow NBS alumni for a night of jazz with Thomas Taylor ’91 and friends – heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Tickets are $15 – a cash bar with wine and beer will be available. To purchase tickets for this event click here.
For more information contact Linda Dunston-Stacey at linda_dunston@uncg.edu or (336) 334-5592.
Political Science Networking Reception
Friday, Nov. 2, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. – Curry Building, 3rd Floor
Join UNCG political science alumni and current political science majors who are juniors and seniors for a networking reception on the third floor of the Curry Building, the new home of the political science department! There is no cost for this event.
For more information contact Jeff Colbert at mjcolber@uncg.edu.
35th Annual Rugby Alumni Weekend
Join fellow Rugby alumni for a fun filled weekend of events back on campus.
Thursday, Nov. 1
- 8 p.m. – Two man blind draw pool tournament – Longshanks Billiards – 106 W. McGee St. (across from Natty Greene’s Brewing Co.)
Friday Nov. 2
- 6:30 – 9 p.m. 35th Annual Past vs. Present Rugby Match – Campus Rec field.
Beer garden opens at 6:30 p.m. – game kicks off at 7 p.m. Hot dogs, soft drinks and G Rugby gear will be available for purchase during the match.
Saturday, Nov. 3
- 1 – 4 p.m. – Spartan Village with live music, Children’s festival, games, trolley tours, beer garden and more.
- 4 – 6 p.m. – Tailgate party at Spartan statue with live music, BBQ dinner, beer garden and more.
- 8 p.m. – midnight – Halloween costume party at the Alumni House with live music, beer, wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres.
To register for this event or purchase G Rugby gear, click here.
For more information contact Jim Wilkie at (336) 510-1328 or jwilkie@compassfp.com.
Speaking Center – 10 Year Alumni Reunion & Birthday Celebration
Saturday, Nov. 3, 3 p.m. Moore Humanities & Research Administration Building, 3rd Floor
For more information contact Kim Kuny at kmcuny@uncg.edu
