Tuesday, October 3

7 p.m. Student-Led Poetry Slam
Student Center Atrium
Sponsored by CBS

8:30 p.m. Luck of the Draw
Student Center Atrium
Union Board kicks-off another exciting year of Homecoming festivities with Luck of the Draw, a card and game night. The event will feature Poker tables, euchre tables, black jack, billiards, snacks, music and fun for the entire campus community. This Las Vegas inspired night is the first of several leading up to the Homecoming Parade on Saturday.

Wednesday, October 4

4 p.m. Unity March
Alumni Way

8 p.m. Tig, Comedian
Wally's Pub
Union Board welcomes comedian Tig Notaro from the hit show "Dog Bites Man" on Comedy Central. Tig will perform her hilarious stand-up comedy.

Thursday, October 5

8 p.m. Union Board Concert
HPERC Gymnasium
Black Violin, with opening act Anthem

9 p.m. Pizza!
New Residence Hall Sponsored by Wittenberg Alumni Board and STAF Join members of the Alumni Board and STAF (students today alumni forever) at Wittenberg University's newest residence hall for networking, conversation and pizza.

Friday, October 6 – Spirit Day!

Alumni - Join Wittenberg undergraduates by wearing your Witt clothes, buttons and pins!

8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bookstore Hours
Benham-Pence Student Center
Special Homecoming items and clearance merchandise too!
Special Prices! G.O.L.D. (Graduates of the Last Decade 1996-2006) enjoy 10% off their purchases of regularly priced emblematic gifts, clothing and trade books.

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Homecoming Registration and Hospitality Center
Benham-Pence Student Center
Tickets, schedules, maps, information and meeting place! Leave a message for friends!

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bayley Alumni House – Open
134 West Ward Street
Stop in, sign our guest book and enjoy alumni photos and memorabilia. Weekend schedules and information will also be here!

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Admission Tours and Interviews
Recitation Hall
Visit favorite old haunts while seeing all that is new and improved around our beautiful campus. Tours depart on the hour - last tour departs at 1 p.m.

10 a.m. – Alumni Golf Outing
Windy Knoll Farm Golf Course (just 3 miles north of campus) – Owned by Dan d’Arrigo ’78 and hosted by Wittenberg Basketball Coach Bill Brown ’73, and sponsored by the Athletic Hall of Honor, this event will be shot-gun format lunch/beverage!
Contact Bill Brown for information at (937) 327-6454 or wbrown@wittenberg.edu

1 – 4 p.m. – Classroom Experiences
Be a student again! Take a class with award winning faculty.
- Dr. Tom Taylor, Professor of History- Stories of Weaver Chapel, 1 p.m., Weaver Chapel
- Dr. Alan McEvoy, Professor of Psychology- Teachers Who Bully Students: Patterns and Policy Implications, 2 p.m., 211 Science Center
- Dr. Stephanie Little, Assistant Professor of Psychology - Madness and the Media, 3 p.m., 212 Science Center

1 to 3:30 p.m. – Luther Collection Exhibit
Thomas Library
for the 50th Anniversary of the Dedication of Weaver Chapel and Thomas Library

2 to 3:30 p.m. – Student Research Symposium
Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center Atrium
Students share their diverse research projects and internships with alumni, faculty, staff and classmates! Drop in to see the hard work these amazing students have been doing!

3 to 5 p.m. Collecting Stories: Share Your Memories of Weaver Chapel
Li Room and Weaver Chapel Activity Room - Student Center
Did you get married in Weaver Chapel? Do you have a special memory of the chapel being built, of a special service, or simply of sitting in the pew taking in the windows? Capture your memories on tape in an "oral story project" about Weaver Chapel.

3 to 6 p.m. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Omicron Theta Chapter
25th Anniversary & Reunion
Registration & Welcome for Sorors
Black Culture House
To register contact Jennifer Lewis at OmicronTheta25th@aol.com.

3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Career Day
Hollenbeck Hall
Current students stop by to hear alumni share their professional career paths. A lively networking “mix and mingle” with alumni who work in various employment areas will also take place. Panelists, who are invited by faculty coordinators, will gather in Ness Auditorium at 3 p.m. for a Welcome Reception with brief remarks by President Erickson.

5 to 7 p.m. All-Campus Welcome
Post 95 - Benham Pence Student Center
WittFREE – Wittenberg’s own faculty band will be playing the oldies! Meet your returning classmates in this newly renovated and funky dining area! Live music and great Homecoming specials - Tiger Smoothies, Homecoming Hamburgers, Tiger Turkey Wraps and Touchdown Turnovers!

5:30 p.m. House Decorating Judging
Sponsored by Union Board and Alumni Relations

5:45 p.m. Sukkot
Temple Sholom-2424 North Limestone Street (3 miles north of campus)
Potluck dinner at 5:45 p.m.
Family Sukkot Service at 7 p.m.

6 p.m. Alumni Take Over the Air at WUSO 89.1 FM
Bob Benintendi will lead alumni from the years 1985-1987 in spinning some of the best hits from the early 1980s. Listen over the air on 89.1 FM or online at www.wuso.org.

6 to 8 p.m. Class of 1956 – Welcome Reception
Bayley Alumni House
Hosted by Ted Budach and Harvey Peters.

6:30 p.m. Athletics Hall of Honor
Casey’s
2205 Park Road, Springfield, Ohio
Reservations required.
Athletics Hall of Honor Inductees 2006: Carolyn Maine ’52 (posthumously), Lew Lenkaitis ’65, Paul Goodrich ’90, Kevin Tater ’90, Greg Murphy ’76, Jennifer Mak Culberston ’89.

7:30 p.m. Theatre Department Mainstage Production
Chakeres Theater - The Women of Lockerbie by Deborah Brevoort

6:30 - 8 p.m. Sisterhood Workshop: "Sister Speak"
205/207 Shouvlin
The Black woman's experience at Wittenberg - from then until now. Warm Spirit pampering and consultation also available at $15 per person. Open to Witt women and sorors

8 - 9 p.m. Festival of Hymns & History
Weaver Chapel
Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Chapel and Thomas Library with former campus pastors and others; featuring the Wittenberg Choir, Dr. Donald Busarow, director, followed by a Chapel Reception and Book Signing with Shirley Wuchter, compiler of the posthumous collection of sermons by the Rev. Michael Wuchter, Uplifting Christ Through Autumn.

9 p.m. Night Gazing
Weaver Observatory
If you are a night owl this is the place for you! Explore the universe, weather permitting, with astronomer Dan Fleisch, associate professor of physics, using Wittenberg’s top-of-the-line telescope.

Saturday, October 7

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bookstore Hours
Benham-Pence Student Center

8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registration and Hospitality Center
Benham-Pence Student Center
Tickets, schedules, maps, information and meeting place! Leave a message for friends! Free donuts and cider while they last!

9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Alumni Awards Presentation and Celebration Brunch
Benham-Pence Student Center Dining Room
Alumni Award Winners will be recognized along with the 2006 Athletic Hall of Honor inductees.
Alumni Service Award Winners: Jo Hinkel ’57,
E. Craig Olson ’74, Richard Chollar ’78, Wally Martinson ’82, Michelle Cohen ’94, Johnny Pryor ’99. Athletic Hall of Honor Inductees: Carolyn Maine ’52 (posthumously), Lew Lenkaitis ’65, Paul Goodrich ’90, Kevin Tater ’90, Greg Murphy ’76, Jennifer Mak Culberston ’89.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Schuler’s Donuts and Coffee
Bayley Alumni House – 134 West Ward Street
Indulge in complimentary Schuler’s donuts and beverages while you reunite with friends.

9 a.m. to noon Admission Tours
Recitation Hall
Join student-led tours by the Office of Admission. Tours leave every hour on the hour.
Last tour departs at noon.

9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open House for Weaver Chapel and Thomas Library
Weaver Chapel and Thomas Library
Chapel Tours at 9:45, 10:45, 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Enjoy a special half-hour tour with a docent, then wander at will while special music is offered.
Brief organ recitals by Dr. Busarow and 10:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.,
and by Professor Trudy Faber at 11:15 a.m.

10 a.m. to Noon Gay Straight Alliance Reception
Li Room - Student Center

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Delta Sigma Phi Gathering
Stoughton Lawn and Fountain Ave. on site of former Delta Sigma Phi House

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  WAGE Womyn's Center Open House
640 Faculty Court
Tour the Womyn's Center at its new location.

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. CBS Open House and Continental Breakfast
William McClain Black Culture House
To show their support for the university's strong commitment to diversity, alumni, along with faculty, students and staff, are invited to stop by the house to sign their names to Wittenberg's Diversity Statement.

10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Fair Trade Handcrafts Fair
Chapel Lawn (Rain site: Benham-Pence Student Center, P. Gus Geil Lounge) Sponsored by the Weaver Chapel Association and Lutheran World Relief
Beautiful crafts from around the world - this fair ensures that every artisan receives a just price for their work! In addition, 10% of the proceeds will be donated to a charity designated by Weaver Chapel Association and another 10% will support Lutheran World Relief’s partners and projects overseas.

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Kappa Delta Open House
Kappa Delta House, 602 N. Wittenberg Avenue

10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Family Fun Fest
Chapel Lawn
Bring your kids for some fun on the Chapel Lawn. This event is on the Homecoming parade route.

11 a.m. Homecoming Parade
Take part in the Homecoming Parade, sponsored by Union Board, as it progresses from North Wittenberg Avenue to Ward Street, up Alumni Way, and to the stadium.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Collecting Stories: Share Your Memories of Weaver Chapel
203 and 205 Shouvlin
Capture your memories on tape in an "oral story project"

11 a.m. All Theatre Alumni Gathering
Home of Steve Reynolds, 630 N. Wittenberg Ave.
Theatre alums are welcome to gather before, after, and even during the game

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tiger Tailgate Picnic
Lawn of the HPER Center
All alumni and friends are invited to stop by the tent for hot-off-the-grill tailgate food and beverages, while enjoying music from the decades! *Note: Individual tailgaters are encouraged to arrive early for parking near the stadium.

11 a.m. Wittenberg Women’s Rugby vs. The Ohio State University
Bill Edwards Field
Followed by The Fourth Annual “Oldskool Mudpig Alumni Classic.” Rugby Alumni challenge the underclassmen! Men’s Alumni game @ 12 p.m.

11a.m. Wittenberg Women’s Volleyball vs. Emory
HPERC

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Crossroads
Alumni Way
Stop by to sample delicious foods from around the world! Sponsored by the Wittenberg student members of the American International Association.

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Kappa Delta Reunion for Graduation Years 1995 – 97
602 N. Wittenberg Avenue
Gather to greet old friends and walk to the game together.

Noon to 7 p.m. Lambda Chi Alpha BBQ
923 N. Fountain Avenue
All Lambda Chi Alpha brothers, students, alumni and their families are invited to gather before and after the game at the Lambda Chi house.

12:30 p.m. Pre-game Ceremonies
Edwards-Maurer Field
• Arrive early for all of the excitement!
• Recognition of the Reunion classes!

1 p.m. Wittenberg Football vs. Earlham
Edwards-Maurer Field
Tickets may be purchased at the gate beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Halftime:
Recognition of the new Athletics Hall of Honor inductees. Announcement of the 2006 Homecoming King and Queen. Recognition of the Alumni Association’s Award Winners.

3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Greek Open Houses
Wittenberg Greeks are happy to meet alumni brothers and sisters.
*Many houses are open for extended hours, receptions and picnics throughout the weekend.

3:30 p.m. Red, White, and Alumni Swim Meet
HPERC Natatorium

3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. CBS Barbeque
William McClain Black Culture House

4 p.m. or immediately following the football game
5th Year Cluster – Classes of 2000/2001/2002
Tiger Tailgate Tent – HPERC Lawn
Light snacks and cash bar.

4 p.m. or immediately following the football game to 6 p.m.
Reunion Celebration
10th Year – Class of 1996, 20th Year Cluster – Classes of 1985/1986/1987 & 25th Reunion – Class of 1981
Hollenbeck Hall
Take a trip down memory lane with McGuffey Lane. Light snacks and cash bar.

4 to 6 p.m. Chi Omega Alumni Cookout
2 West Ferncliff Place
All Chi Omega alumni are welcome to join their sisters at the house after the game

5:00 p.m. Wittenberg Women’s Volleyball vs. Capital
HPERC

5 – 6:30 p.m. Kappa Delta Alumni Meet & Greet
602 N. Wittenberg Avenue

5:30 p.m. 50th Reunion – Class of 1956 Reception
Recitation Hall

6:00 pm 50th Anniversary Celebration Banquet of the
Gamma Rho Chapter of Delta Gamma
Northwood Hills Country Club
1536 Villa Road
Reservations are due September 27 to Marg Markowich Call (614) 486-6128 or email, dmarkowich@wowway.com.

6:30 p.m. 50th Reunion – Class of 1956 Reunion Dinner
105 Shouvlin

7 p.m 25th Reunion – Class of 1981 Reunion Dinner
Springfield Country Club

7:30 p.m. Theater Department Mainstage Production
Chakeres Theater - The Women of Lockerbie by Deborah Brevoort

9 p.m. CBS Dance
Wally's - Student Center

9 p.m. - midnight Bowl, Drink & Be Merry! Delta Old School Bowl & Scholarship Fundraiser
Victory Lanes - 1906 Commerce Road
Calling all Deltas and CBS Alumni! Come join us for some old school fun.
Only $8 per person!

Sunday, October 8

10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bookstore Hours
Benham-Pence Student Center

9:00 a.m. Weaver Chapel Celebration Brunch
Post 95
Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of the dedication of Weaver Chapel. $10 per per person - cost is inclusive for 50th class reunion participants. RSVP required.
Contact Angela Garcia at (937)327-7419 or e-mail agarcia@wittenberg.edu.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Farewell Brunch
Benham-Pence Student Center
Adults $6.50 and Children 12 and under $3.35
Children 2 and under eat free

11 a.m. Worship Service – special 50th Anniversary of Weaver Chapel Celebration Service
Weaver Chapel
Dr. Fred Reisz, Preacher: served as campus pastor at Wittenberg from 1973 - 78; recently retired President of Lutheran Theological Seminary
Special music by the world-renowned Wittenberg University Choir under the direction of
Donald Busarow.

12 noon – 2 p.m. Collecting Stories: Share Your Memories of Weaver Chapel
203 and 205 Shouvlin
Capture your memories on tape in an "oral story project"

12 - 3 p.m. 25th Anniversary & Reunion Sisterhood Luncheon - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Omicron Theta Chapter
105 Shouvlin

12 to 3 p.m. Alumni Soccer Game
Edwards-Maurer Field

2:00 p.m. Theatre Department Mainstage Production
Chakeres Theater - The Women of Lockerbie by Deborah Brevoort

6:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship Service
Ness Auditorium

9 p.m. Roman Catholic Mass
Weaver Chapel