Welcome back, alumni! Homecoming was 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, Pre-Game Rally, and Group Reunion Registration Form
Alumni Awards Dinner
The Alumni Awards Dinner was held Friday, October 7, where many of our accomplished alumni were recognized. The dinner began at 6:30 p.m. at the Alumni Center. Finalists from the annual Homecoming Talent Search competition provided entertainment. Cost for the dinner was $30 per person. Weekend package pricing was also available.
2011 Distinguished Alumni, Benny, G.O.L.D. Award, and Linson Scholarship recipients were honored at the dinner. View information on these alumni awards.
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| Photos courtesy of M. Hickey, BSU Photo Services |
Alumni Gatherings
Homecoming Day began with the all-alumni coffee hour on the corner of University and McKinley at 9:00 a.m., followed by the parade at 9:30 a.m. Next, friends and colleagues visited at the Alumni Center for the pre-game luncheon from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. (Luncheon ticket price included the post-game celebration back at the Alumni Center). Reunions were held for the following alumni groups:
- Class years of 1971, 1986, and 2001
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Alpha Phi Alumni
- Black Alumni
- Half Century Club
- NREM Alumni
- Journalism Alumni
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon Alumni
- Sigma Phi Epsilon Alumni
- Women's Tennis Alumni
Homecoming Buffet Menu
BBQ Pork, BBQ chicken, hot dogs, baked beans, blue cheese broccoli cole slaw, fresh melon, corn on the cob, brownies, and ice cream novelties
| Schedule for Saturday, October 8, 2011 |
| 9:00 a.m. |
All-Alumni Coffee Hour |
McKinley/University |
| 9:30 a.m. |
Homecoming Parade |
Downtown/Campus |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Pre-Game Luncheon |
Alumni Center |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Ball State Football vs. Temple |
Scheumann Stadium |
| After Game |
Post-Game Celebration |
Alumni Center |
Package pricing for the above mentioned groups were available.
Package #1: $50 ($90 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 $30 ($45 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 $30 per person. The pre-game luncheon was $15 for adults, $6 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 Rally, and Group Reunion Registration Form
Parade Information