2007 Homecoming Schedule of Events
Monday October 1
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Live, Local Talent (North Plaza- Student Union)
To kick off the week, come listen to some Tech students showcase their musical talents!
11:45 a.m.
Homecoming Kick Off (North Plaza- Student Union)
Come and enjoy FREE food & drinks as we kick off Homecoming 2007!
8:00 p.m.
Student Organization Sing (United Spirit Arena)
Come and see your favorite student organization sing and dance their way to the top at this exciting student talent competition!
Tuesday October 2
All Week
Spirit Board Display (TTU- Broadway Entrance)
Banner Display (Student Union Building)
8:00 p.m.
Candidate Showcase (United Spirit Arena)
Come out and get to know this year’s Royalty by watching them participate in improve comedy sketches and answer questions! The top 10 candidates for King and Queen will be announced.
Wednesday October 3
8:00 p.m.
Live Free or Die Hard (Allen Theater)
Enjoy the fourth Die Hard movie in the Student Union Building for FREE!
Thursday October 4
6:30 p.m.
Techsan Memorial (Memorial Circle)
This is a special time to gather together as Techsans and remember those students, faculty, staff, and alumni who are no longer with us.
Friday October 5
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tamale Fest (Urbanovsky Park)
Come enjoy free tamales and have some fun, sponsored by Campus Crusade for Christ.
11:45 a.m.
Rowdy Raider Rally (West Plaza – Student Union)
Homecoming Court announced
Spirit Board winners announced
12:00 p.m.
Top Techsan Luncheon(Merket Alumni Center)
Sponsored by the Tech Alumni Association
5:30 / 6:30 p.m.
Reception/Dinner (Lubbock Memorial Civic Center)
A Matador Evening: Annual Homecoming Reception/Dinner
Sponsored by the Texas Tech Alumni Association
7:30 p.m.
2007 Homecoming Step Show – West Texas Showdown (SUB Allen Theatre)
Sponsored by the Eta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, INC
9:00 p.m.
Pep Rally & Bonfire (Rugby Fields)
This is the last chance for you to gather with other students to show your Tech spirit and get pumped up for the big game!
Saturday October 6
8:00 a.m.
Red Raider Road Race (Beginning @ the Rec. Center)
10:00 a.m.
Homecoming Parade
The parade will begin at the First Baptist Church and will end at the intersection of 18th & Indiana on the Tech campus.
Gates Open Four Hrs. Prior to Kickoff
RaiderGate (R1 Parking Lot)
Featuring Brandon Rhyder
3 Hrs. prior to kick-off
Texas Tech Alumni Pre-Game Party(Frazier Alumni Pavilion)
Meet your friends at Designated Tents grouped by classes
6:00 p.m.
Texas Tech vs. Iowa State (Jones SBC Stadium)
King & Queen crowned @ halftime
*All dates, times, and events subject to change*