Northeastern University - Homecoming 2009

Start your Homecoming celebration early!

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Comedian John Oliver
8:00 p.m.
Start your Homecoming experience early as students and alumni share some laughs with comedian John Oliver, writer and correspondent for "The Daily Show", at Blackman Auditorium. Tickets are limited.

>> Online registration for this event is closed. Tickets are still available by calling the NU Ticket Center at 617.373.4700.

Friday, November 13, 2009

ArtsAlive! Fiddler on the Roof
Reception: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Vinalia Restaurant, Boston
Show: 8:00 p.m., Boston Opera House

Kick off your Homecoming experience early by taking part in our performing arts series for alumni. Chaim Topol reprises the role that made him legendary in his farewell tour with this classic musical. Before the show, join fellow alumni for a reception at Vinalia. Mingle, have a bite to eat, and hear from Jim Ross, Associate Professor in the School of Journalism and Director of the Jewish Studies Program. Tickets are limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

>> Contact Brittany Malitsky at 617.373.3449 for more information.

Class of 1979 Pharmacy Alumni Reunion
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Alumni Center, 716 Columbus Avenue

Reunite with fellow Pharmacy classmates at Northeastern's award-winning Alumni Center. Don't miss this chance to catch up and reminisce about the good ol' days as you celebrate your 30th reunion.

College of Engineering Centennial Luncheon
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Raytheon Amphitheater, Egan Engineering/Science Research Center

In celebration of its centennial milestone, the College of Engineering invites its alumni to a special Homecoming luncheon. Hear about the College’s recent advances and vision for the future while you share conversation and network with fellow engineers.

The luncheon is complimentary for all College of Engineering alumni (with a guest), but registration is required.

Homecoming Football Game - Northeastern vs. Hofstra University
1:00 p.m.
Parsons Field

Support your Huskies as they battle Hofstra University in exciting Colonial Athletic Association football action. Don’t forget to wear your red and black and bring your Husky pride!

Details about bus transportation from campus will be announced soon. Street parking at Parsons Field is very limited.

Women’s Ice Hockey: Northeastern vs. the University of Maine
2:00 p.m.
Matthews Arena

Cheer on the women’s hockey team as Northeastern hosts the Maine Black Bears in competitive Women’s Hockey East Conference play.

College of Engineering Lab & Campus Tour
2:30 – 3:45 p.m.
Departs from Raytheon Amphitheater

All College of Engineering alumni and their guests are welcome on this customized tour of Northeastern’s campus, including a look at our state-of-the-art engineering research centers. Led by an Engineering faculty member, this tour will offer a unique perspective on the College’s innovative approach to campus living and learning.

Campus Walking Tour
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Outside the entrance of Matthews Arena

See and hear how the campus has transformed and flourished over the years. This walking tour, led by a student guide, will highlight some of Northeastern’s newest buildings and longtime landmarks.

Campus Scavenger Hunt
Sponsored by the Boston Alumni Chapter
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Begins at the Alumni Center, 716 Columbus Avenue, 6th floor

Learn a thing or two about the campus and have fun at the same time! Compete for prizes as you follow creative clues and find little-known pieces of University history within the buildings and grounds of Northeastern. Created by the leaders of the Boston Alumni Chapter, this is a great activity to do with friends or family! Prizes will be awarded at FanFest, where the scavenger hunt concludes. For more information, contact Colleen Webb at c.webb@neu.edu.

FanFest
FanFest will take place out of the rain under a heated tent adjacent to Matthews Arena!
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Tent adjacent to Matthews Arena

Husky spirit and unified support for our athletic teams is in abundance at FanFest, where a fun and relaxed atmosphere takes center stage while alumni, family, students, and friends get pumped up to root for the Huskies. Come join fellow members of the Northeastern community before the men’s hockey team faces the University of Maine. Stop by the tent next to Matthews for live music, great food and drink, and plenty of Husky camaraderie.
There’s no better way to gear up for the big game!

The newly renovated Matthews Arena is the place to be as the Huskies hit the ice to face the Maine Black Bears in an exciting Hockey East matchup! Wear your red and black and help cheer on the team as it looks to build on the magic of one of the best seasons in school history!