Sneak Peek:

Homecoming 2007, Feb. 9–11

The Office of Alumni and Parent Programs is hard at work planning a whirlwind weekend full of receptions, campus tours, events and activities, so start contacting your classmates and come back to the Hilltop. Watch your mailbox for more details, and get a sneak peek at just a few of the festivities .

Friday, Feb. 9
Members of the class of '57 - graduates of both St. Edward's University and St. Edward's High School - will be inducted into the Golden Guard at the Golden Guard Luncheon. Current members of the Golden Guard are invited to attend.

Kick off the weekend with the alumni welcome dinner and annual alumni awards presentation Friday evening, beginning at 7 p.m. Mingle with fellow classmates and meet the recipients of this year's Alumni Achievement and Distinguished Alumni Awards.

Saturday, Feb. 10
Are you and your sweetie looking to renew your wedding vows? Come to Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Father Rick Wilkinson, CSC, will preside over a ceremony for all married couples who wish to attend.

Learn about the latest trends in the sciences at Catalyst for the Future: Focus on the Sciences Open House. Catch a behind-the-scenes tour of the new John Brooks Williams Natural Sciences Center, witness cutting-edge experiments by students and hear the keynote address by Michael Raiford, who is the director of Systems and Innovation at Samsung Austin Semiconductor. Raiford is also the vice chair of the School of Natural Sciences Advisory Board at St. Edward's University. Attendees should meet at the North Building of the Sciences Center at 1 p.m.

Spice up your weekend with the New College Salsa Spectacular from 2:30–4 p.m. at the Maloney Room in Main Building. Reconnect with New College alumni, current students and faculty as you enjoy salsa music, a salsa tasting and salsa dance lessons.

From 2 to 3 p.m. various classrooms throughout campus will be offering presentations co-led by current faculty and students as part of Learn to Think: Courses for Curiosity's Sake.

Don't miss the biggest athletics event of the weekend. Join us for a tailgate party at the Homecoming Tent, and then watch the men's and women's basketball teams as the Hilltoppers host the Oklahoma Panhandle State University Aggies. The fun begins at 4 p.m. After the game, try your luck at Casino Night in the Homecoming Tent - prizes will be awarded.

Sunday, Feb. 11
Don't leave without joining us for a farewell brunch for alumni, parents and students. We'll be serving up an array of goodies at the Homecoming Tent at 11 a.m.

Sign up for Homecoming 2007 now. Haven't decided where to stay yet? Get travel and lodging information.