November 2013
November 1 - Pep Rally
Homecoming kicks off with Purple Out, but the fun really goes to another level at Pep Rally, which ushers in a weekend of purple and gold on campus. Join the JMU Alumni Association, Student Ambassadors, JMU Athletics and members of the JMU community as we welcome alumni back to campus and give the Dukes a boost before their Homecoming football game against CAA rival Villanova.
November 1 - Class of 2003 Reunion
Your reunion registration page includes all information you need to book your trip back to campus, including hotel accommodations, football ticket information, gameday parking and a complete schedule of reunion events.
Class of 2003 reunion highlights:
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Welcome reception (Friday, 6:30 p.m.)
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Homecoming Headquarters (Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
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Campus tours (Saturday, 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.)
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JMU football vs. Villanova (Saturday, 2:30 p.m.)
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Class brunch (Sunday, 10:30 a.m.)
Register for your reunion
November 1 - AKA Reunion
Register today for your Homecoming reunion. Your reunion registration page (click the link below) includes all information you need to book your trip back to campus, including hotel accommodations, football ticket information, gameday parking and a complete schedule of reunion events.
AKA reunion highlights:
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Denim and Pearls meet and greet
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AKA tailgate
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JMU football vs. Villanova
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Homecoming Step Show
Register for your AKA reunion
November 1 - Class of 1988 Reunion
Your reunion registration page includes all information you need to book your trip back to campus, including hotel accommodations, football ticket information, gameday parking and a complete schedule of reunion events.
Class of 1988 reunion highlights:
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Homecoming Headquarters (Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
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Campus tours (Saturday, 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.)
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JMU football vs. Villanova (Saturday, 2:30 p.m.)
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Class party featuring the Skip Castro Band (Saturday, 6:30 p.m.)
Register for your reunion
November 1 - Class of 1983 Reunion
Your reunion registration page includes all information you need to book your trip back to campus, including hotel accommodations, football ticket information, gameday parking and a complete schedule of reunion events.
Class of 1983 reunion highlights:
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Homecoming Headquarters (Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
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Campus tours (Saturday, 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.)
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JMU football vs. Villanova (Saturday, 2:30 p.m.)
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Class party featuring the Skip Castro Band (Saturday, 6:30 p.m.)
Register for your reunion
November 1 - Phi Mu Reunion
Your reunion registration page includes all information you need to book your trip back to campus, including hotel accommodations, football ticket information, gameday parking and a complete schedule of reunion events.
Phi Mu reunion highlights:
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Silent Auction/Raffle/Chapter meeting (Saturday, 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.)
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Homecoming Headquarters (Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
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Campus tours (Saturday, 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.)
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JMU football vs. Villanova (Saturday, 2:30 p.m.)
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Dinner (Saturday, 7 p.m.)
Register for your reunion
November 1 - Alumni Golf Tournament
An annual event to kick off Homecoming weekend. Registration includes green fees, golf cart, breakfast, lunch, and an awards presentation. Awards go to the top three teams. Highlights will include awards for closest to the pin, longest drive, and a raffle of JMU Alumni items. Raffle tickets and mulligans will be available for purchase during check-in.
Register for this event
November 1 - Sig Ep Reunion
Your reunion registration page includes all information you need to book your trip back to campus, including hotel accommodations, football ticket information, gameday parking and a complete schedule of reunion events.
Sig Ep reunion highlights:
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Golf tournament (Friday, 1 p.m.)
- Alumni/Chapter reception (Friday. 7 p.m.)
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Football tailgate (Saturday, 10 a.m.)
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JMU football vs. Villanova (Saturday, 2:30 p.m.)
Reunion details
November 2 - Homecoming Dukes' 5k Run/Walk
JMU students, faculty/staff, alumni and community members, start Homecoming off with UREC's annual run/jog/walk through JMU's beautiful campus!
This year's Homecoming Dukes' 5k Run/Walk will take place at 8am on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at UREC.
Strollers and pets on leashes allowed. All registered participants will receive a race shirt!
LEARN MORE AND REGISTER TODAY!
UREC Homepage / Facebook / Twitter
November 2 - Homecoming HQ
A JMU tailgate is a perfect place to spend a fall Saturday on campus. We'll have food trucks available to purchase food, plus plenty of giveaway items and a DJ. Mix and mingle with JMU celebrities or meet up with your reunion group. Guided campus tours will be leaving from HQ at 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
The Homecoming HQ tent is located on Godwin Field, right in front of Bridgeforth Stadium. The location is open to the public and no admission is required.
Special Guests
11-12:15: College of Business Dean Mary Gowan
11:30-12:15: JMU President Jonathan Alger
12:30-1: JMU President Emeritus Ronald Carrier
1-1:30: JMU men's basketball coach Matt Brady
PLUS appearances by the JMU cheerleaders and Duke Dog!
Activities
- Airbrush tattoos and facepainting for "children of all ages" will be provided by Mark Powell, Xtreme 15 Airbrush Tanning & Tattoos. Mark and Bonnie Powell will be celebrating their 15th year airbrushing JMU fans on Homecoming Weekend, so be sure to stop by!
- Cornhole
- DJ
- Contests for “Most Spirited Adult”, “Most Spirited Child”, and more!
- Photo Booth
The JMU Bookstore will be selling items from the bookstore during the tailgate so be sure to stop by and get some purple for your wardrobe.
Colleges
The following colleges will have information tables set up at Homecoming Headquarters. Be sure to stop by, say hi to your professors and grab some information about your college!
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School of Liberal Arts Alumni (alumni who majored in Anthropology, Foreign Languages, English, History, Philosophy, Religion, and Sociology)
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School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management
- College of Business
Food Trucks
- Baker’s Dozen Donuts
- Domino’s Pizza
- Nicecream (nitro ice cream)
Reunion Groups
November 2 - John C. Wells Planetarium Show
11 a.m.
Miller Hall
The planetarium offers an extra showing of “Comets and Discovery” for JMU’s Homecoming Weekend, with seating beginning 10 minutes before show time on a first-come, first-seated basis.
For more information, including a program description, check http://www.jmu.edu/planetarium/index.shtml. Free.
November 2 - John C. Wells Planetarium Shows
1 p.m. (“Exoplanets: Worlds of Wonder”)
2:15 and 3:30 p.m. (“Comets and Discovery”)
Miller Hall
The planetarium offers shows for the public, with seating beginning 10 minutes before show time on a first-come, first-seated basis. Each show is followed by a “star talk” that provides visitors with updates about the night sky, including constellations, planets and any comets that might be visible.
For more information, including program descriptions, check http://www.jmu.edu/planetarium/index.shtml. Free.
November 2 - Dinner & Dancing (featuring the Skip Castro Band)
Join your fellow alumni for a postgame party of dinner and dancing in the Festival Grand Ballroom, featuring the Skip Castro Band. Tickets can be purchased via the event registration page (link below). Dinner is included and there will be a cash bar on site. Ticket prices will go up on October 1, so register early!
Hosted by the Classes of 1983 and 1988
