



CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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MONDAY, October 8

TUESDAY, October 9

WEDNESDAY, October 10

THURSDAY, October 11

FRIDAY, October 12

SATURDAY, October 13

SUNDAY, October 14

Please consider the online Homecoming calendar the most up-to-date source of Homecoming event information. Times and locations are subject to change.Noon, UMBC QuadShow your UMBC spirit and get excited for Homecoming with events including: a Pep Rally featuring the UMBC Down & Dirty Dawg Band, UMBC Dance Team, UMBC Cheerleaders, and the UMBC Fever Retrievers; Snow cones and cotton candy with SEB; and popcorn and megaphones!Noon, Fine Arts 215Noon, UMBC Main StreetShow your UMBC spirit and get excited for Homecoming with events including: T-shirt trade with SEB.3 - 4 p.m., UMBC QuadCome out for a black and gold paint fight sponsored by the Office of Student Life, Hindu Student Council, and Caribbean Student Council.Noon, Fine Arts 215An illustrated lecture by Dr. Richard Mason.5 - 6 p.m., Flat Tuesdays, The CommonsIt is becoming a Flat Tuesdays tradition to help kick off Homecoming at UMBC by welcoming all of the wonderful faculty and staff to join us for some casual conversation, laughter, and even a little live jazz in our very own French Quarter. The winners of the annual office decorating competition will also be announced! Light hors d'oeuvres will be served and a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. All guests must be 21 years or older and bring a valid, government-issued photo ID. Catch the Fever in Flat Tuesdays.5 p.m., Albin O. Kuhn Library GalleryFeaturing Dr. Marden Nichols, assistant curator of ancient art at the Walters Art Museum.Dusk, Erickson FieldJoin the campus for this much-anticipated Homecoming tradition featuring the legendary UMBC Bonfire, followed by an outdoor showing of The Amazing Spider-Man and a delicious spread from Buffalo Wild Wings. Come early for some great giveaways!11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Main Street, The Commons7:30 p.m., Albin O. Kuhn Library GalleryThe UMBC Alumni Association proudly honors distinguished alumni for their accomplishments and dedication to UMBC. This year's alumni honorees are:, English, Co-founder, Betamore;, computer science and economics, President, Information Systems and Global Solutions-Civil, Lockheed Martin Corporation;, theatre, Founder, Venus Theatre;, political science, Vice President-Government Relations, Honeywell International, Inc.;, physics and mathematics, Howard University, Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Specialty Area - Soft Condensed Matter Physics; and, information systems, Director, Contract Research & Development, Northrop Grumman. Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, will also receive the Alumni Association's Distinguished Service Award.R9 p.m., University Center BallroomWitness UMBC’s finest performers as they take the stage at this annual competition. Singers, dancers, comedians, athletes and many more compete to be crowned UMBC’s most talented. Head to seb.umbc.edu for information on how to sign up!6-8 p.m., Performing Arts and Humanities Building AtriumSlam BIG and Win BIG at a Poetry Slam hosted by the English Department. A 1st prize of $200 will go to the winner of this dazzling high-energy slam. 2nd and 3rd prizes, too, for students and alumni sharing their original work, judged by other students and alumni. Help us put the performing in the new Performing Arts and Humanities Building! To participate in the slam, submit a print and video version of no more than five minutes of original poetry to HomecomingSlam@gmail.com by 9/17/12. Entries will be judged on their poetic effects, compelling content and on video performance. To be a judge, please send your request and brief bio to HomecomingSlam@gmail.com as soon as possible, but no later than 9/17. All UMBC students and alumni are eligible.6 p.m. services, 7 p.m. dinner, Skylight Room, The CommonsPlease join the UMBC Jewish community for the 10th annual Family Shabbat Celebration. The cost is $18 per adult, $10 per child under 13 years old and free for UMBC students. Please RSVP directly to www.umbchillel.org/homecoming no later than October 5, 2012. For questions or more information, please email hillel@umbc.edu 6 p.m. tailgate, 7 p.m. game, Stadium FieldMeet and greet with this year's squad with a tailgate on the patio outside the locker room before the game. Then, dust off your old equipment and join fellow teammates in this annual Homecoming event.9 p.m., University Center BallroomWho's ready for a night of music, dancing and celebrating UMBC's Retriever Fever? Come join (seb) and party the night away. We'll provide the glow sticks if you bring your dance moves! Free.8 a.m., Registration opens; 9 a.m., Race beginsStadium LotThe 4th annual trot around the Loop, named for the late men’s track alumnus Rob Magin ’92, kicks off Saturday’s Homecoming festivities. Enjoy the early morning air and get a closer look at different parts of the UMBC campus. Free t-shirt to all paid entrants. A fun walk/run is scheduled prior to the start of the 5K.9:30 a.m., Retriever Activity Center Courts 2 & 310 a.m., UMBC RAC ArenaDust off the Chuck Taylors and the old uniform and join us for the UMBC Men's Basketball Alumni game. Bring back memories from playing for the Black & Gold, Championships, and memories of playing on the hard court. Join teammates, family, friends and other alums for a great event.10 a.m., RAC Courts10:30 a.m., University Center BallroomUMBC welcomes Ira Glass, host and creator of the public radio program This American Life, for a morning of humor and insight. This American Life, which is heard on more than 500 public radio stations each week by more than 1.7 million listeners, has won the highest honors for broadcasting and journalistic excellence, including several Peabody and DuPont-Columbia awards. A television adaptation of This American Life ran on the Showtime network for two seasons, winning three Emmy awards, including Outstanding Nonfiction Series. A light continental breakfast will be served before the show. Register by September 22nd for a discounted rate of $10 p/p (alumni, faculty and staff) and $25 for guests. Limit 4 registrations per person. After September 22nd, registration fees will increase to $15 for alumni, faculty and staff and $30 for all other guests.11 a.m. – 2 p.m., UMBC QuadCatch Retriever Fever and help celebrate Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III’s 20th anniversary as president of UMBC, while enjoying a delicious barbecue lunch with friends at the center of campus. There will be something for everyone at this picnic lunch including inflatable games, carnival booths with prizes, face painters, balloon twisters, raffles, giveaways and much more. A Q&A with Dr. Hrabowski will begin around 12:30 p.m. We will also provide live entertainment by some of UMBC’s most popular student performance groups. Register by September 22nd for a discounted rate of $10 p/p; free for children 11 and under. After September 22nd, registration fees will increase to $15 p/p.Noon – 4:30 p.m., SportsZone, The CommonsDoes your family include future UMBC Retrievers? Make sure to stop by the Homecoming Kids Zone where children ages 2 through 12 will enjoy a variety of hands-on crafts, face painting, balloon twisting, movies and more. Free popcorn, juice and snacks for all! There will also be a performance by the Uncle Devin Show beginning at 2:30 p.m. The Uncle Devin Show is a live, interactive musical experience for children five and over by renowned drummer Devin Walker. The show cultivates the minds of children through percussion instruments and is a dynamic cross between Fat Albert and Schoolhouse Rock.1 p.m., Softball StadiumSoftball alumnae take on the current team. Who will be victorious?1 p.m. UMBC Bookstore, The CommonsJoin the UMBC Bookstore in celebrating Retriever pride by participating in the Cram It/Jam It shopping spree. 4 grand prize winners will receive their choice of backpack and 46 seconds to cram as much UMBC clothing into it as possible while wearing it on their backs. Dozens of second prizes and discounts will also be awarded at this exciting event. All Homecoming registrants are automatically entered to win. Additional entries may be made in the Bookstore and online beginning September 12. See the Bookstore website for more details 1 p.m., UMBC NatatoriumJoin the Retrievers as they take on the Rider University Broncs and the James Madison Dukes and begin work to recapture the conference championship. The Retrievers are coming off a successful 2011 campaign which produced numerous conference champions.1 p.m., Baseball Factory FieldWatch returning Hall of Famers give the current team a run for its money.1 - 4 p.m., Flat Tuesdays, Upper Level, The CommonsStop by and relax for a bit in Flat Tuesdays. Smoothies, as well as other non-alcoholic beverages, will be available for purchase.1 - 5 p.m., 2nd Floor, The CommonsVisit The Commons Game Room to relax and enjoy a game with friends. The Game Room features eight pool tables, two table tennis tables, four widescreen plasma TVs for PS3, XBOX 360, Wii, PS2 and one foosball table, as well as an array of card and board games.1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Flat Tuesdays, Lower Level, The CommonsReconnect with Honors College friends, and make new ones! Please join the faculty and staff of the Honors College for a family-friendly celebration of the Honors College community. There will be pumpkin painting (and pumpkin carving for the brave), door prizes, and refreshments. For questions or more information, email the Honors College at honors@umbc.edu or call 410-455-3720.2 – 4 p.m., Skylight Room, The CommonsCalling all news hounds! The Retriever Weekly is the university's longest running tradition -- and we're inviting alumni of UMBC's newspaper to reconnect at a special Homecoming reception after public radio legend Ira Glass's talk on campus.2 – 4 p.m., Commons, Room 327The UMBC South Asian Students Association (SASA) was formed at UMBC in the early 90’s and now there are over two decades of South Asian alums all around the world. Alums with a special focus on South Asian alums in the classes of 1995 – 2012 are invited back to campus to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. For more information contact Narmin Anwar Shahid ’07, ’09 at narmin1@umbc.edu.2 – 4 p.m., Women’s CenterSince 1981, UMBC has had over 400 women awarded Newcombe scholarships and countless more women over the years who took classes while working and taking care of their families. It's time we honor these experiences and take a moment to share them with others! Join the Women's Center for a chance to socialize with current Newcombe scholars and other alums who made it through college with the unique challenges of being a non-traditional student. Bring your wisdom and experiences to share with current students during the networking part of the program. Learn where the scholars program is now and what its hopes are for the future. For more information, contact Jess Myers, the Women's Center director, at jessm@umbc.edu or 410-455-2714.3 p.m., Retriever Soccer ParkWatch Retriever men’s soccer team take on conference arch-rival Boston University in a must see matinee. Be sure to wear your black and gold as the soccer team plays BU for the last time (Boston is leaving the America East conference). Admission is free for students, $6 for non-alumni adults, and $3 for UMBC alumni, high school students and younger. Pay on site.3-5 p.m., Room 106-C, Academic Services Bldg.Reconnect with Meyerhoff and MARC*USTAR alumni and staff while catching "Retriever Fever" during Homecoming 2012. Join the Meyerhoff Alumni Advisory Board (MAAB) to reminisce and meet the senior class (M21's). Attendees will be asked to participate in a community service project in honor of Mr. LaMont Toliver. Do not miss this opportunity of fun, fellowship and service. For more information about this event, please contact Erica Reaves (M12) at elreaves@gmail.com or Tiffani Bright (M11) at tiffani.bright@gmail.com.3 – 6 p.m., Room 329, The CommonsCalling all alumnae sorors who were initiated in the Lambda Phi chapter! As members of UMBC's Alumni Board of Directors, Sorors Anita Jackson '80, Tamara L. Lewis '92, and Crystal Watkins '95 invite you to join us for a Homecoming social. The attendance fee is suggested at $20 per soror, $15 of which will be used in support of the Second Generation Scholarship. We encourage you to attend other Homecoming events including the Crab Feast and RATT Reunion Party – the more, the merrier! For questions or more information, contact Tamara Lewis at akasp91@aol.com.4 – 6 p.m., Flat Tuesdays - Upper Level, The CommonsHey Ques! We'd like to welcome all the Omega Men from the Upsilon Lambda chapter back to the yard for great friendship and fellowship! If you knew an Omega man at UMBC while you were here, or you'd just like to hang out and enjoy the Homecoming experience we hope you will join us. This is a free alumni reunion with light refreshments and beverages provided. Cash bar (beer and wine) available. We encourage you to attend other Homecoming events including the Crab Feast and RATT Reunion Party, sponsored by CBLA. For questions or more information, contact Jamiel Dawson '05 at dawson1911@gmail.com.4 – 7:30 p.m., Flat Tuesdays, The CommonsThe pub in Flat Tuesdays is a great place to catch up with old friends, have a few laughs, or just drop in to relax between Homecoming events. A wide array of alcoholic beverages, highlighting the local Clipper City brewery, as well as non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Guests must be 21 years of age or older and have a valid photo, government-issued ID to enter (students should also bring their red UMBC ID).4:30 p.m., Reisterstown SportsplexWatch the Retrievers take on Virginia Tech at the Reisterstown Sportsplex. Visit http://www.rtownsports.com for directions.5 –8 p.m., UMBC QuadIt's not a party without delicious crabs, great friends, and entertainment. Back by popular demand, this Crab Feast includes an all-you-can-eat buffet including Maryland blue crabs; homemade Maryland crab and cream of crab soups; beef, turkey, and ham carving stations; BBQ chicken, Italian sausage, pulled pork, baked ziti, corn on the cob, potato salad and much more. A cash bar will also be available.There will also be live performances by theled by alumnus Devin Walker '89;, an Irish folk band featuring UMBC's own staff and faculty members Terry Aylsworth, Eric Ebersole, and William Farrell, and alums David Aylsworth '74, Tara Ebersole '08 and Sara Moreland '97; and, a blues and classic rock band featuring alumnus Philip Medenbach, Jr. '87. Reserve your spot early as tickets sell out quickly. Reserve your spot by September 22nd for a discounted rate of $40 per person and $20 per child aged 4-11. After September 22nd, registration will increase to $45 per person and $20 per child. This event is free for children 4 and under.6 p.m., Athletic Club Room, Retriever Activities CenterJoin current and past SEB friends for a get-together before the comedy show. Visit the Facebook event page here for more information. 8 p.m., Retriever Activities CenterDon’t miss your chance to see this year’s headlining comedian, B.J. Novak of NBC's The Office! Tickets will be available to students at the Campus Information Center this fall and online for the rest of the UMBC community. Alumni, faculty, staff and others can get tickets online for $20 per person.8:30 p.m. - Midnight, Flat Tuesdays, The CommonsThe Chapter of Black and Latino Alumni presents the Third Annual RATT Reunion featuring DJ Rusty V, DJ Romeo, and Nasty Man DJ Neal Conway bringing back the party grooves! Registration of $15 includes heavy hors d’oeuvres with wine, Heavy Seas brand beer and soda available for purchase -- cash only. Register online by Monday, October 1, and receive a complimentary drink ticket. We anticipate MAX capacity so register early. The onsite fee will be $20, however due to space constraints admission will not be guaranteed at the door. If you’ve never partied at the RATT … then you’ve never really partied before. Door prizes will be raffled off. Guests must be 21 and over and bring valid government-issued photo ID.2 p.m., UMBC Soccer Field5:15 p.m., Reisterstown Sportsplex