Northeastern University - Homecoming 2008

Start your Homecoming celebration early!

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Boston Alumni Chapter Networking Exchange
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Alumni Center, 716 Columbus Avenue, 6th Floor

Check out this session of our monthly networking program for all graduates. Take advantage of the chance to forge professional and personal relationships and explore a sampling of the many resources available from fellow alumni. A presentation by Larry Buchsbaum, BA'78, and Alan Hamwey, BA'69, on Charting a Course to a Successful Career Path will be followed by leads and needs, an open forum and social time.

Refreshments will be served.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Boston Alumni Chapter Thursday Night Out
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Clery's (Lower Level)
113 Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA

Start your Homecoming celebration early by joining fellow Huskies for a casual night out in Boston. Unwind over cocktails and appetizers, mingle with friends and classmates, meet new people, and enjoy the friendly atmosphere. As a warm welcome to the Class of 2008, door prizes will include a special gift for one lucky 2008 graduate.

Free admission, appetizers, and door prizes; cash bar

Mosaic: A Homecoming Multicultural Celebration
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Center, 716, Columbus Avenue, 6th Floor

Kick off your Homecoming experience by joining alumni, parents, students, and friends at a high-energy celebration highlighting our cultural centers on campus. Enjoy food, drinks, and the chance to reconnect with friends while enjoying student performances from the John D. O'Bryant African-American Institute, Latino/a Student Cultural Center, and the Asian American Center.

Northeastern hopes to solidify its positioning for the upcoming CAA tournament when it faces the Panthers.

Join us for an evening of satirical humor and wit that will surely entertain! Jon Stewart, host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart", will bring his biting commentary and humorous observations to Matthews Arena as part of Homecoming Weekend.

Don't miss this chance to join Northeastern alumni, students and friends for Stewart's amusing take on politics and theday's headlines. With Stewart in the anchor chair, "The Daily Show" has been nominated for 24 Emmy Awards, winning 10, including Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series in each of the past five years.

Tickets are sold out for this event. All alumni seats will be in the lower level of Matthews Arena.

Join President Aoun and the entire University community as we celebrate Homecoming at Northeastern's traditional pre-game Carnival. Complete with music, games, t-shirt giveaways, refreshments, and more, this event is fun for the whole family!

For those going to the football game, buses will be available between Centennial Commons and Parsons Field beginning at 11:00 a.m. Return service is also provided.

Watch this traditional student float competition, marshaled by the newly inaugurated Mayor of Huntington Avenue. See and hear bands, cheerleaders, student floats, husky dogs, and many others march down St. Stephen Street. The best view is in front of the Freshman Quad, Stetson Hall area.

Swimming and Diving Alumni Meet
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Barletta Natatorium

All men's and women's swimming and diving team alumni are invited to jump back in the pool for a Homecoming meet. Refresh your memory with a few laps in the pool - simply contact head coach Roy Coates at 617.373.2676 or r.coates@neu.edu to register.

Homecoming Football Game
Northeastern vs. University of New Hampshire
12:00 p.m.
Parsons Field

Support your Huskies as they battle against the UNH Wildcats in exciting Colonial Athletic Association football action. Don't forget to wear your red and black and bring your Husky pride!

Continuous busing between Forsyth Circle and Parsons Field begins at 11 a.m. Street parking at Parsons Field is very limited.

$12/adult; $6/youth (high school and under); Northeastern students are FREE with a valid student ID.

For ticket availability and purchase after 12 p.m. on October 16, contact Northeastern Athletics at 617.373.4700.

Women's Ice Hockey: Northeastern vs. Providence College
1:00 p.m.
Matthews Arena

The Huskies make their home debut and kick off the Hockey East conference schedule against the Friars.

$5/adult; $3/youth (high school and under) Northeastern students are FREE with a valid student ID.

For ticket availability and purchase after 12 p.m. on October 16, contact Northeastern Athletics at 617.373.4700.

1st Annual Northeastern Fall Arts Festival - Presented by Student Affairs and the College of Arts and Sciences
3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Fenway Center

The festival will feature performances from Northeastern musical ensembles as well as student-organized bands, and will include a showing of student art in keeping with the NU Creates presidential initiative and Northeastern's mission to celebrate the artistic spirit. Enjoy an afternoon of music, art, and entertainment, and meet the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

All men's hockey alumni are invited to lace up their skates once again for the annual Alumni Game. There is no charge to participate, but RSVP is necessary. Please contact J. B. Robichau in the hockey office at 617.373.2631 or j.robichau@neu.edu.

See and hear how campus has grown over the years. This walking tour, led by a student guide, will highlight Northeastern's newest buildings and longtime landmarks.

Husky spirit and unified support for our athletic teams will be in abundance at FanFest, a program designed to get alumni, family, students, and friends geared up to root for the Huskies. Come join fellow members of the Northeastern community at the first Husky FanFest of the season before the men's hockey team opens its home schedule against defending NCAA Division I champion Boston College. Stop by for live music, great food and drink, and plenty of Husky camaraderie.

There is no better way to gear up for the big game! Free admission; cash bar and concessions a la carte. Tickets are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Men's and Women's Crew - Head Of The Charles Cocktail Reception
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Alumni Center, 716 Columbus Avenue, 6th Floor

All rowing alumni are invited to a reception in celebration of Regatta Weekend and Homecoming. To register contact the Husky Athletics Club at 617.373.CLUB (2582).

The Huskies posted their first ever win over the Patriots last season en route to a 6-4-1 CAA record.

Men's Ice Hockey: Northeastern vs. Boston College
7:00 p.m.
Matthews Arena

What better way to prove your mettle than getting a chance to knock off the defending national champs?

The Northeastern University Huskies will look to put the finishing touches on a memorable weekend when they host reigning NCAA Division I champion Boston College. The game will also mark the Huskies' 2008-09 debut on home ice.

The Huskies beat the Eagles in two of their three meetings last season, both in overtime at the Conte Forum.

$16/adult; $12/youth (high school and under). Northeastern students are FREE with a valid student ID. A complete sellout is expected, so fans should purchase their tickets in advance.

For ticket availability and purchase after 12 p.m. on October 16, contact Northeastern Athletics at 617.373.4700.

Women's soccer alumni are invited to start the morning with a friendly match-up on Parsons Field. To register for the game, contact assistant coach Kelly Desmond at 617.373.4392 or k.desmond@neu.edu.

The Northeastern women will be aiming for a weekend sweep when they take the field against the Seahawks.

The Huskies are 6-0 all-time against UNC Wilmington, including a pair of victories last season.

Over it's 43-year history, the Head Of The Charles Regatta has become the world's largest two-day rowing event, attracting more than 8,000 participants from 600 universities, schools, and rowing clubs around the world. Racing will take place throughout the weekend, so be sure to visit GoNU.com as the weekend approaches for Northeastern's race schedules and directions to the best viewing locations on the river.