Homecoming Weekend 10/9-11/2009

"Tropical Tundra"  

Homecoming is a time of reunions and celebrations with alumni, friends, family, faculty and students. This year, Ohio Northern University invites you to join us in the "Tropical Tundra!"

HOMECOMING REGISTRATION 

The registration area will be in the McIntosh Center Lounge from 2-6 p.m. on Friday evening and from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday. A registration area also will be at Dial-Roberson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. You need to register to receive your bracelet for meals and rides.

Please pre-register to ensure that we allow enough spaces for the various programs and activities throughout the day and so that our caterer can prepare enough food for each event. Kindly return your RSVP or register online at onualumnicommunity.com by Oct. 2. We welcome you to enjoy the entire weekend of the event, but cannot guarantee proper accommodations to those who do not pre-register. 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 (click here to register)

PLEASE NOTE:  The ONU BOOKSTORE will be open from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 10.

9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. : Dicke Career Fest, Field House, Kinghorn Sports Center

Noon: Dining Room Open- Eat lunch like a student! For all alumni and friends. Dining Room, McIntosh Center

1-4 p.m. : Continuing Legal Education- Pettit College of Law Moot Court Room

2-6 p.m. : Registration- McIntosh Center

6:30 p.m. : Continuing Professional Development for Engineering Alumni- The Inn at Ohio Northern University

6:30 p.m. : ONU Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Banquet- Ballroom, McIntosh Center

7 p.m. : Law Donor Recognition Dinner- The Hanson Reading Room, Taggart Law Library

8 p.m. : Men’s Chorus Concert- Presser Hall

8 p.m. : SPC concert- Tundra

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 (click here to register)

8:30 a.m. : Stefanie Spielman Walk/Run for Breast Cancer- Pavilion behind Fraternity Circle

8:30 a.m.: Law Alumni and Friends Breakfast- Wishing Well, McIntosh Center

9 a.m. : ONU inter-squad softball game- Softball field

9-10:30 a.m. : The James F. Dicke College of Business Administration Breakfast Buffet and Alumni Awards Ceremony- James F. Dicke Hall

9:15 a.m. : PRSSA Chapter and Alumni Brunch- Dr. Steve Iseman’s Home

9:30 a.m. : Education Alumni Gathering- In front of Dukes

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. : Tours of the T.J. Smull College of Engineering

9:30-10:30 a.m. : Tours of the Raabe College of Pharmacy

9:45 a.m. : Delta Sigma Phi Golf Scramble- Sugar Creek Golf Course, 6245 Sugar Creek Road, Lima, Ohio

10 a.m. : Poster Presentations by Science Students= First Floor Atrium of the Mathile Center  

10 a.m.: Tours of the Mathlie Center

10:30 a.m. : ONU Alumni Softball Game- Softball Field

10:30 a.m. : Homecoming Parade- Main Street, Village of Ada

11 a.m. : Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Cookout- Kappa Alpha Theta Chapter House

11 a.m. : Phil Delta Chi Alumni Cookout- Phil Delta Chi Chapter House

11:30 a.m. (Lunch served until 1:30 p.m.): Tailgate Party/Pre-Football Game Activities – Dial-Roberson Stadium

Noon

• Technological Studies Booth – Dial-Roberson Stadium
• Raabe College of Pharmacy Alumni Gathering – Dial-Roberson Stadium
• Pettit College of Law Alumni and Friends Tailgate Party – Dial-Roberson Stadium
• Getty College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Gathering – Dial-Roberson Stadium
• The James F. Dicke College of Business Administration Alumni – Dial-Roberson Stadium
• T.J. Smull College of Engineering Alumni Gathering – Dial-Roberson Stadium
• Residence Life Ice Cream Social – Dial-Roberson Stadium

 1 p.m. : Men’s varsity soccer game vs. Mount Union- Soccer Field, West Campus

1 p.m.: Pre-game festivities

• Introduction of the 2008 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
• Recognition of all Athletic Hall of Fame Members
• Recognition of William L. Robinson Young Alumni Award recipient

1:30 p.m.

• Football game vs. Heidelberg – Dial-Roberson Stadium
• Homecoming King and Queen Coronation Ceremony – halftime

3 p.m. : Zeta Tau Alpha Open House- Zeta Tau Alpha House

3 p.m. : Alpha Xi Delta Teddy Bear Alumnae Tea- Alpha Xi Delta Chapter House

3 p.m. : Sigma Phi Epsilon Alumni cookout- Sigma Phi Epsilon Chapter House

3:30 p.m. : Delta Zeta Alumnae Gathering- Delta Zeta Chapter House

4 p.m. (approx.) : “Punt, Pass, Kick” contest for children 6-12 (immediately following the football game)-Dial-Roberson Stadium

4 p.m. (approx.): Black Student Union Soul Food Dinner (following football game) - Multicultural House

4 p.m. (approx.): Tau Beta Sigma Alumni Picnic (following football game) - Presser Hall

4 p.m. (approx.): Phi Kappa Theta Reception- Conference room 3, The Inn at Ohio Northern University

4:30 p.m.  PRESIDENT'S CLUB Alumni Reunion - Celebrating 10 years!  All President's Club Alumni and families are invited to join President and Mrs. Baker at their home to celebrate 10 years.  To RSVP, email alumni@onu.edu   

4:30 p.m. : N-Men Building will be open for ONU N-Men, families, and friends before and after the football game

5 p.m. : Alpha Phi Omega Alumni Gathering- Tundra

5 p.m.: Delta Sigma Phi ACB Meeting- Chapter’s Sunken Lounge

5:30 p.m. : Zeta Tau Alpha 50th Anniversary Gala- Holiday Inn, Lima, Ohio

6 p.m. : Delta Sigma Phi Dinner and Awards Presentations (7 p.m.)-Chapter House

6 p.m. : ONU Swimming Cookout- Coach Peggy Ewald’s House

6:45-7:45 p.m. : Balloon Glow- Tundra near Chapel

7:15 p.m. : Pre-Homecoming Concert Discussion- Biggs Theatre, Freed Center

7:45 p.m. : Fireworks - Tundra

8 p.m. : Homecoming Concert- Papa Doo Run Run- Biggs Theatre, Freed Center

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 (click here to register)

9:30 a.m. : Sweethearts Brunch- Wishing Well, McIntosh Center

10 a.m. : Continuing Education for pharmacy graduates-McIntosh Center, Activities Room

10:30 a.m. : Homecoming Chapel Service- Chapel

1 p.m. : Zeta Tau Alpha Founders Day Ceremony- Hakes-Pierstorf Pharmacy Education Center Room 151

2 p.m. : ONU Alumni Jazz Band Concert-Presser Recital Hall

A Homecoming Celebration!

It’s a tailgate at ONU and YOU are invited. Join alumni, students and friends for a magnificent time at Dial-Roberson Stadium. Beginning at 11:30 a.m., Northern will offer numerous activities around the stadium, including music, festivities, rides and much more. And, of course, we’ll have plenty of food on the grill waiting for you, your family and friends! We will have a special area for classes celebrating their reunions!

Athletic Hall of Fame Induction and Banquet

Join us at the ceremony and banquet Friday evening as six new members are inducted into the Ohio Northern University’s Athletic Hall of Fame. This year’s inductees are Lori Kane, BSBA ’86, James Ricketts, BSEd ’60, Brad Rogers, BSME ‘ 90, Mary (Bouic) Schmidt, BSPh ’94, Cortney (Roof) Simpson, BA ,98, and Matthew Wolf, BSPh’ 98. All 2009 Hall of Fame inductees will be featured in the Homecoming Parade and announced at the Ohio Northern v. Heidelberg football game. All Hall of Fame inductees will also have special seating at the game.

Education Alumni Gathering

John Dr. Tena Roepke, director of teacher education, faculty from the Center for Teacher Education, fellow alumni and current student, to watch the parade in front of the Dukes building. Visit with faculty and friends and hear updates about the programs before moving to the tailgate picnic.

The Freed Center for The Performing Arts Announces...

A Evening of Beach Music and Classic Rock featuring Papa Doo Run Run and the ONU Symphony. Grammy-nominated Papa Doo Run Run has been orcking audiences worldwide since 1965! What makes them different from other acts? Besides the fact that they are hugely entertaining, they play all the hits such as "Barbara Ann," "Good Vibrations," and Surfin' USA," and do them dead on? Band members have performed and recorded with the Beach Boys and the legendary Brian Wilson for decades. Now hear them with the full ONU Symphony Orchestra for a fabulous Homecoming blowout! All Tickets are $35 and go on sale Sept. 28.

The James F. Dicke College of Business Administration

Join Dean Jim Fenton, college faculty, current students and alumni for the annual alumni awards breakfast. There will be a breakfast buffet starting at 9 a.m. in the Dicke Hall Atrium, followed by the Awards banquet. It all happens in a perfect location to watch the Homecoming Parade.

The James F. Dicke College of Business Administration Career Fest

Alumni are invited to the Dicke Career Fest as an opportunity to recruit Business majors for full-time, internship, or co-op positions at their organization. An opportunity to take advanatage of the energy of the 2009 Homecoming weekend and recruit the best young business porfessionals in the region! Those participating in this FREE event will be invited to a reception hosted by the DCBA on Friday afternoon that includes an opportunity to meet up with old classmates, professors, and friends of the University! To register, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/dickecareerfest

The Department of Biological Sciences and The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

The department of biological sciences and the department of chemisty and biochemistry will have student poster presentations on Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to noon. This event will be held in the first floor atrium in the Mathlie Center. Also at this time tours of the facility will be available.

College of Law CLE & More

The law school has a number of activities planned for the weekend. On Friday, a CLE will be offered on “Ethics, Professionalism & Substance Abuse” sponsored by Phi Alpha Delta-Willis Chapter and the College of Law from 1-4 p.m. in the Moot Court Room. The CLE is open to all attorneys and is approved for 2.5 CLE hours, including 1 hour Ethics, ½ hour Substance Abuse, and 1 hour Professionalism. Separate registration is require directly with the College of Law. Registration fee: $50 for law alumni and $65 for non-law alumni. Register online at www.law.onu.edu or call 419-772-3051 by Oct. 2, 2009. The college will host a Law Donor Recognition Dinner on Friday evening. Separate RSVP is required. On Saturday, the Student Bar Association invites you to attend the Pettit College of Law tailgate party. The tailgate party provides a great opportunity for law alumni and law students to enjoy their homecoming weekend. The tailgate party will include the kickoff of The Apprentice: Hosted by an ONU law professor. ONU law students will compete in an event to avoid the eventual firing of a Professor.

Law Alumni and Friend Breakfast

All Law Alumni and Friends are invited to join Dean Crago, law faculty, past deans, & professor emeriti of the College of Law on Saturday, October 10, at 8:30 a.m. in the wishing well.

To Register for the event please call Law Alumni Office at 419-772-1980 or lawalumni@onu.edu

All alumni are invited to join Dean Crago, law faculty, past deans & professor emeriti of the College of Law.Reunion Classes

Welcome back classes of ’04, ’99, ’94, ’89, ’84, ’79, ’74, ’69, and ’64! Whether you come alone or with your family, we guarantee a wonderful time for your reunion gathering. We encourage you to attend the morning activities, athletic events, festivities and your alma mater’s reunion celebration during the tailgate picnic on Saturday afternoon. Reunion class photos will be taken starting at noon at the reunion class area under the tailgate tent. For continual updates on class activities, and to see who’s coming back from your class, visit www.onualumni.com

President's Club 10 year Reunion

Join fellow members of the President's Club to celebrate ten years of service. Check out the Ohio Northern University alumni facebook page for more information!

Sweethearts Brunch

Did you meet your mate at Northern? Join other ONU sweethearts at the sixth annual Sweethearts Brunch at the Wishing Well in McIntosh Center on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

 

SPC Concert

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for an enjoyable evening of free live entertainment and activities out on the Tundra.  This event is brought to you by the members of the Student Planning Committee.

Greek Alumni

Throughout Homecoming Weekend, we encourage you to reminisce with your Greek chapter. You will soon receive information from your fraternity or sorority about their individually planned events.

Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae

The sisters of Zeta Tau Alpha are thrilled to celebrate their 50th anniversary this Homecoming! Zeta Alumnae are welcome to join current sisters during homecoming parade and football game followed by tours of the Zeta Tau Alpha House in the afternoon. The 50th Anniversary Gala at the Holiday Inn in Lima (1920 Rochman Avenue Lima, Ohio 45804) will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. The celebration continues on Sunday as Zeta sisters and alumnae honor Zeta’s Founders Day

Delta Zeta Alumnae

The Zeta Kappa Chapter of Delta Zeta is proud and excited to celebrate its 50th Homecoming at ONU! We invite all alumni to come celebrate on Saturday, October 11th. Please, bring your families and friends to see our wonderful new house on campus throughout the day and share your DZ memories with the current sisters. Food and drinks will be provided from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.  If you would like more information or to confirm your attendance please contact President, Alison Huet at a-huet@onu.edu or Alumni Chair, Rachael Passe at r-passe@onu.edu Registration form attracted to the bottom of the homecoming page.

Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae

The sisters of Kappa Alpha Theta would like to invite their alumnae for an afternoon cookout at the chapter house immediately following the Homecoming Parade from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and enjoy an afternoon of good food, great company, and relive a lifetime of memories. Following the cookout, the sisters would like to invite their alumnae to accompany them to the Homecoming football game, cheering on the Bears and their two favorite twirlers. Please RSVP to Caroline Connor at c-connor@onu.edu

ONU Women’s Softball Alumni

The alumni softball game will be a great way to catch up with friends and teammates. It also gives alumni a chance to meet current players. The alumni game will start at 10:30 a.m. with an intersquad game starting at 9 a.m.

Stefanie Spielman Walk/Run for Breast Cancer Awareness

The Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research was established by Stefanie and her husband, former All-Pro NFL linebacker and Ohio State standout, Chris Spielman. The fund has raised nearly $2 million to be dedicated to breast cancer research at the Comprehensive Cancer Center. Join us in supporting this cause on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. on ONU’s “Green Monster.” Registration will begin at 8 a.m. at the pavilion. For further information or to register, visit www.onualumni.com or call (419)772-2300. 100 % of your donation will go to breast cancer research.

Tau Beta Sigma Alumni Picnic

Come relive old memories with Tau Beta Sigma at the 2nd Annual Alumni Picnic. Scrapbooks and pictures from previous years will be on display. Families are welcome and food and beverages will be provided. Please RSVP to Kristin Elix at k-elix@onu.edu

Homecoming….Live from WONB

WONB 94.9 FM will be broadcasting “LIVE From Main Street” before and during the Homecoming Parade. We will be on Main Street, in front of the Dicke College of Business building starting at 8:30 a.m.  WONB 94.9 FM will carry the pre-game, the homecoming football game, and the half-time show LIVE.

T.J. Smull College of Engineering

On Friday, October 9, at 6:30 p.m. the college will host a Continuing Professional Development Program followed by a reception for all engineering alumni. Michael S. Murray, PE, BSCE ’95 of M∙E Companies, Cincinnati, Ohio will present. Information will be sent to all engineering alumni about the program.  E-mail Laurie (Kahl) Laird, BSME ’86, director of corporate and alumni relations at l-laird@onu.edu with any questions.On Saturday, October 10, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., faculty, students and staff will be providing tours of the T.J. Smull College of Engineering.From 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m., visit with Dean Eric Baumgartner and your fellow engineering alumni, faculty and students at the engineering area of the alumni tent during the tailgate picnic. We look forward to seeing you! Phi Sigma Rho will recognize Founder’s Day. Alumnae, family and friends are invited to stop by the Phi Sigma Pho table in the engineering area to visit with fellow alumni and active sisters and enjoy some punch and cookies.

Delta Sigma Phi

Delta Sigma Phi has several events planned for their alumni. There will be a golf scramble starting at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday at the Sugar Creek Golf Course. The cost for this event is $40 which includes golf, a cart, beverages, and prizes.On Saturday evening at the chapter’s sunken lounge, there will be the ACB meeting, an informal update of the previous year’s chapter and ACB activities, along with ACB member nominations. Following the meeting, the annual Homecoming dinner will take place. All alumni, family, friends and actives are welcome, $12 per person. There will be an award presentation immediately following dinner. The Loren Schoenberger Distinguished Alumnus Award will be given. Many activities will occur throughout the day, including an informal lunch, a corn hole tournament and visiting with undergraduate brothers. Don’t forget that the football stadium is just a brief walk from the Alpha Eta Chapter house. To register for any of the events, please visit www. delta-sig.org or contact Scott Amstutz (ACB Homecoming co-chair) at swstutz@gmail.com or 260-602-2757 or Josh Mathe (ACB Homecoming co-chair) at jmathe@gmail.com or 440-668-0637 or Garrett Gottlieb (Chapter President) at g-gottlieb@onu.edu or 419-772-1986

ONU Alumni Jazz Band

On Sunday, October 11, at 2 p.m., the ONU Jazz Band once again hits the Recital stage of Presser Hall. The afternoon will be filled with big band standards as well as favorites of the band. General admission is $15, Seniors/Non-ONU students are $12, and children are $9. Tickets go on sale Sept. 29.

ONU Men’s Chorus Concert

On Friday, October 9, at 8 p.m. the ONU Men’s Chorus will perform in Presser Hall. The ONU Men’s Chorus is one of the newest ensembles on the campus. The 70+ Men’s Chorus is not only students, but also faculty, staff, alumni and community members. The Men’s Chorus is under the direction of Professor Dennis Kratzer.

Prospective Students

High school students interested in learning more about Ohio Northern should make an appointment through the Admissions Office for an interview and tour of the campus. Call (419) 772- 2260 to make an appointment. We encourage you to bring yours sons, daughters, relatives or friends to the campus.

The Rudolph H. Raabe College of Pharmacy

On Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9:30-10:30 a.m., faculty, students and staff will be providing tours of the Raabe College of Pharmacy. Come see the new student lounge, pharmacy skills center and 125th anniversary display. Visit the homecoming tailgate and help us celebrate the 125th year anniversary of The Raabe College of Pharmacy “Tropical Tundra” style.  Join Dean Sprague and your fellow Polar Bear pharmacy alumni, faculty, staff and students at the pharmacy area of the alumni tent and tailgate picnic.  Pharmacy students will be coordinating activities for children of all ages including decorating their personalized beach ball and coloring a Klondike in the tropics page.  We’ll fill your prescription for thirst with our special “Klondike Koladas” tropical fruit drink and provide you the opportunity to take the Medicinal Tropical Plant Quiz to enter and win a special 125th anniversary gift basket. Pharmacy faculty and students will provide transportation from the tent for college / campus tours and to The Inn and other campus locations.Phi Delta Chi, a professional pharmacy fraternity, is sponsoring a Pharmacy Continuing Education Program on Sunday, Oct. 11, from 10:30-2:30 p.m. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and lunch will be provided. Information will be sent to all pharmacy alumni about the program. Contact, Chad Rounds a c-rounds@onu.edu, with any questions.

Ohio Northern is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education and complies with the criteria for quality for continuing pharmacy education programming.

 

Accommodations

A limited number of rooms are available at The Inn at Ohio Northern University for Homecoming Weekend. Please call (419)772-2500 for more information. In addition, there are a limited number of reservations at the Holiday Inn in Lima and the Comfort Inn in Bluffton. For the Holiday Inn, call (419)222-0004 and mentioned code ONU for the Ohio Northern Alumni special rate. For the Comfort Inn, call (419)358-6000 and mention Ohio Northern University for a special rate. Discounted rates at both locations will be available until Sept. 18. View more hotel listings at www.onualumni.com

Homecoming Registration

The registration area will be in the McIntosh Center Lounge from 2-6 p.m. on Friday evening and from 7 a.m. -4 p.m. on Saturday. A registration area also will be at Dial-Roberson Stadium on Saturday afternoon. You need to register to receive your bracelet for meals and rides. Please pre-register to ensure that we allow enough spaces for the various programs and activities throughout the day and so that our carter can prepare enough food for each event. Kindly return your RSVP or register online at onualumnicommunity.com by Oct. 2. We welcome you to enjoy the entire weekend or the event, but cannot guarantee proper accommodations to those who do not pre-register.

  (click here to register)

 

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