September 21, 2006

 
LIVINGSTON, Ala.—The University of West Alabama celebrates Homecoming Oct. 4-7, honoring “The Greatest Generations,” the alumni of the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s.

Homecoming activities begin Wednesday, Oct. 4 at the annual Serendipity talent show. Students will compete in four categories for prize money, and the Homecoming Queen will be announced at the show. Serendipity is at 7 p.m. in Pruitt Gym. Admission is free.

The UWA alumni party, sponsored by the National Alumni Association, begins Friday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Spence-Moon House. Always a time for friends, food and fun, this year’s party features Hal Newman and the Mystics of Time band. The homecoming bonfire and pep rally starts at 8:30 p.m. on the Student Union Building lawn, followed by a band party on the lawn.

The College of Mathematics and Natural Sciences breakfast starts off the day, Saturday, Oct. 7 at 8 a.m. at the Spence-Moon House. A reception for alumni of the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s follows at 9 a.m. in Webb Hall Parlor. The homecoming parade winds through downtown Livingston beginning at 10:45 a.m., featuring the homecoming court and a variety of floats from campus organizations. The College of Business will hosts alumni and friends for lunch in the Wise Conference Room in Wallace Hall at 11:45 a.m.

Next, all supporters are invited to the National Alumni Association annual meeting at 1 p.m. in the Bell Conference Center. Alumni achievement awards will be presented from each college or division, and two former athletes will be inducted into the UWA Athletic Hall of Fame.

A tailgate party on the armory lawn begins at 3 p.m., with a pep rally featuring the Scarlet Band from Tigerland, UWA cheerleaders and Luie. A formal dedication ceremony of the Charles F. Loveless Collection in Literature is planned for 3:15 p.m. in the Julia Tutwiler Library.

Kickoff for the game between West Alabama and Webber International is 4 p.m. at Tiger Stadium. The homecoming court will be presented a halftime, and the new queen will be crowned. Following the football game, the College of Liberal Arts will host a cocktail party at the Spence-Moon House.

For more information about the Homecoming events, please contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at (205) 652-3586.