Alumni Information
Welcome back, alumni! Homecoming is a perfect time to return to campus for a weekend of reminiscing and fun with your friends! Various activities were planned to make your trip back to campus a memorable one. Alumni and friends came back to Muncie to enjoy some of the traditional weekly events such as Talent Search, Air Jam, and the Bed Race!
Alumni Awards Dinner
The Alumni Awards Dinner was Friday, October 12, where many of our accomplished alumni were recognized. The dinner began at 6:30 p.m. at the Alumni Center.
2012 Distinguished Alumni, Benny, G.O.L.D. Award, and Linson Scholarship recipients will be honored at the dinner. View information on these alumni awards.
Distinguished Alumni Award: Angela J. Ahrendts, Kenneth R. Briner, Kirk M. Ray
Benny Award: Jerilyn K. Giska, Amy L. Gregg, Calvin C. Lee, Philip L. Metcalf, Edward M. Sitar, Stephanie M. Walton
GOLD Award: Nathan A. Boyd, Brian K. Geiselhart, Christopher L. Kurtz, Jennifer K. Shea, Ebony B Strong, Benjamin A. Tietz, Scott M. Wenclewicz, Joshua A. Wilson
Robert E. Linson Scholarship: Erica Wurst
Past Chairman: Terry R. Coleman
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Alumni Gatherings
Alumni activities began Friday, October 12 with an all-alumni golf outing at the Delaware Country Club, hosted by Men's Golf Coach Mike Fleck. Alumni and friends met for lunch at noon and a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. Cost of the outing was $70 per person and included greens fees, cart, lunch, and beverages on the course.
Homecoming Day began with the all-alumni coffee hour on the corner of University and McKinley at 9:30 a.m., followed by the parade at 10:00 a.m. Next, friends and colleagues visited at the Alumni Center for the pre-game luncheon from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Luncheon ticket price included the post-game celebration back at the Alumni Center). Reunions were held for the following alumni groups:
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Homecoming Buffet Menu
Pork BBQ, Turkey Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, Baked Beans, Grilled Vegetable Salad, Fresh Fruit, Brownies, Ice Cream Novelties
| Schedule for Saturday, October 13, 2012 |
| 9:30 a.m. |
All-Alumni Coffee Hour |
McKinley/University |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Homecoming Parade |
Downtown/Campus |
| 12:00 Noon |
Pre-Game Luncheon |
Alumni Center |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Ball State Football vs. W. Michigan |
Scheumann Stadium |
| After Game |
Post-Game Celebration |
Alumni Center |
Package pricing for the above mentioned groups are available.
Package #1: $55 ($93 value)
Included Friday night awards dinner, Saturday pre-game buffet, parking pass (if package ordered early enough to mail), general admission game ticket, and refreshments at the post-game celebration.
Package #2 $35 ($48 value)
Included Saturday pre-game buffet, parking pass (if ordered early enough to mail), general admission game ticket, and refreshments at the post-game celebration.
All alumni were invited to attend the festivities! Package pricing for above mentioned groups only. Cost of the Alumni Association Awards Dinner was $45 per person. The pre-game luncheon was $18 for adults, $8 for children 5-12, and free for children 4 and under. Post-game tickets were complimentary with the purchase of the pre-game buffet.
For game ticket information, contact the Ball State Ticket Office at 765-285-1474, 1-888-BSU-TICKET, or visit www.ballstatesports.com
Contact the Alumni Association for additional information.
Alumni Awards Dinner, Pre-Game Luncheon, and Group Reunion Registration Form (print form)
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Parade Information