2012 HOmecoming

October 23–28, 2012

Ticket Info: Homecoming Pass: Cost $80 until October 1, 2012; $90 after October 1, 2012 (includes tickets to President’s Dance, 2012 Scholarship Gala, Bronco’s Fellowship Breakfast and Homecoming Football Game tickets).

Tickets will be available via FSU’s Ticket Office and ETix. FAYETTEVILLE STATE TICKET OFFICE Seabrook Auditorium, Room 104 Hours: Monday - Friday (8am - 5pm) (910) 672-1724 www.etix.com

Go to www.uncfsu.edu/athletics/football. Take a look at this additional football info for use in publication (also include application, where applicable) 1. Fast Facts 2. Stadium Layout 3. Tailgate Policy 4. Vendor Info

Schedule of Events TUesday, October 23, 2012

Friday, October 26, 2012

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Event: Bronco Pride Campus Parade Time: Parade starts at 2:00 p.m.

(Set up at 1:00 p.m.)

Location: Start at FSU Band Practice Field

Event: The Jim Scurry Scholarship Golf Tournament Time: 9:00 a.m. shotgun start Location: Baywood Golf Club Cost: $65 individuals, $250 per team Details: Roy Parker, Chairman, 910-875-7702

Event: 2012 Bronco Homecoming Parade — A Red, White, & Bronco Blue Homecoming Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: Starts from Vick’s Drive-In on corner of Rowan and Hillsboro Streets.

Cost: Free and open to the public, all ages Details: Over a hundred bands, floats, and community entries. Clowns, queens, and something for everyone!

Event: A.U.T.O.S. FEST Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Gazebo Event: Show Time at Seabrook Talent Show — “The Spotlight’s Mine” Time: 8:00 p.m.

Location: Seabrook Auditorium Cost: FSU Students, free admission with ticket from FSU Ticket Office; General Admission, $5

Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Event: A.U.T.O.S. Milkshake Social Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: SBE & Knuckles Science Building Event: Ailey II Dance Theater Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Seabrook Auditorium Cost: FSU Students, free; General Admission, $10

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Event: Queen’s Breakfast Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: Chancellor’s Dining Room Details: By invitation only Event: Senior Academy Brunch Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: J.W. Seabrook Lobby Cost: $25 Event: Spirit Day Pep Rally Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location: Student Center Event: Old School Picnic Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location: J.W. Seabrook Cost: Free to alumni Event: A.U.T.O.S. Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Time: 3:00 p.m.

Location: Rudolph Jones Student Center, Room 236

Event: A.U.T.O.S. Kool-Aid Pie Eating Contest Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Student Center

Event: Hall of Fame Banquet Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Location: Holiday Inn-Bordeaux Cost: $40 Call: 910-440-0526

Event: All About the Game, Free Night of Fun Sponsor: Office of Alumni Affairs and FSU National Alumni Association Time: 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Location: Doubletree Hotel Cost: Free Details: Light Refreshments

Event: FSU Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show Time: 8:00 p.m.

Location: Capel Arena Cost: FSU Students, $11; General Admission, $16; Day of show and at the door, $21

Event: Homecoming Coronation — “An Evening With Sparkle” Time: 8:00 p.m.

Location: Capel Arena

Event: A Night with Ms. Alumni and 2012 Awards Presentation Time: 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Location: Doubletree Hotel Cost: Free Event: President’s Dance* Time: 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

Location: Doubletree Hotel Cost: $20 Details: Featuring DJ Calvin Pee

www.uncfsu.edu/homecoming

Event: Homecoming Football Game — FSU Broncos Vs. Livingstone Bears* Time: 2:00 p.m.

Location: Luther Jeralds Stadium Cost: $15-$28 Event: Homecoming Concert: The Main Event Sponsored by: Paperbuoy Entertainment and the Crown Coliseum Time: 8:00 p.m.

Location: Crown Coliseum Details: FSU Students $20 (Limit 2 at the special FSU Student Rate); Reserved Seating $48, $38, $23 Event: 2012 Scholarship Gala* Time: 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

Location: Doubletree Hotel Cost: $25 Details: Featuring DJ Calvin Pee of 107.7, Light Refreshments

Sunday, October 28, 2012 Event: Bronco’s Fellowship Breakfast* Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Location: Doubletree Hotel Cost: $20

* These events are part of the Homecoming Pass!

This value pass includes tickets to President’s Dance, 2012 Scholarship Gala, Bronco’s Fellowship Breakfast and Homecoming Football Game. Only $80 before October 12!

2012 Bronco Homecoming Parade Saturday, October 27 at 9:00 a.m.

The parade starts in Downtown Fayetteville from Vick’s Drive-In on corner of Rowan and Hillsboro Streets. From there the route continues to Murchison Road and Fayetteville State University and turns on to Langdon Street. There will be over a hundred entries including bands, floats and community organizations. Clowns, queens, music — something for everyone! This event is free of charge and open to the public.

Parade Entries It’s not too late to register for the Homecoming Parade!

Parade Grand Marshal

Major General (Ret) Rodney O. Anderson, Former Deputy Commanding General, XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg

Photo by Lauren Justice

Parade Entries still being accepted;

Contact Office of Marketing and Special Events, Special Events Coordinator at 910-672-2027.

Professional float rentals available.

Entry Fee waived for all bands.

FSU will allow political entries in the 2012 parade (election years only). Entries must follow prescribed guidelines in entry confirmation packet.

MG Anderson is a native of Elloree, South Carolina and is a graduate of Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina.

His most recent duty was as the Director of Force Management, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, Washington, D.C. Major General Anderson’s previous duties included command at the battery, battalion, and brigade levels and staff assignments at the battery through Joint Staff levels.

Major General Anderson has served four tours with the 82nd Airborne Division. He served overseas assignments in Korea and Italy and operational deployments for Operation Urgent Fury in Grenada, Operation Desert Shield/Storm in Saudi Arabia and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

Major General Anderson is a graduate of the Field Artillery Officer Basic and Advanced Courses at Fort Sill, Oklahoma; Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; and the Naval War College at Newport, Rhode Island, where he earned a Master of Arts in Strategic and National Security Studies.

His awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (1 OLC), Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (5 OLC), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (1 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (3 OLC), Master Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge, and Army Staff Identification Badge.

www.uncfsu.edu/homecoming

The Main Event

Schedule of Events The Main Event

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2012 Homecoming Football Game Saturday, October 27 at 2:00 p.m.

Luther “Nick” Jeralds Stadium ™

FSU Broncos vs.

Livingstone Bears

Tickets Tickets will be available via FSU’s Ticket Office and ETix. The FSU Ticket Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. 910-672-1724.

Individual Tickets: Prices range from $25-$28 for adults.

Homecoming Pass: Best value! Pass includes tickets to President’s Dance, 2012 Scholarship Gala, Bronco’s Fellowship Breakfast and Homecoming Football Game tickets). Cost $80 until October 12, 2012; $90 after October 12, 2012.

Vendors All Food Concessionaires must be approved

as on Off-Campus Caterer by the University’s Business Services Office.

If you are interested in participating in the 2012 FSU Football Concession Program, complete the Food Space Application and the 2012 Agreement and return to the following address.

You will receive a letter, fax, e-mail or phone call in response to your application.

Fayetteville State University Department of Athletics Sports Information Office 1200 Murchison Road Fayetteville, NC 28301 Application and additional information is available online at www.fsubroncos.com. or by contacting Ms. Diane Porter at 910.672.1314

Tailgating Everyone must register to tailgate at all home FSU football games. For application please visit www.fsubroncos.com.

www.uncfsu.edu/homecoming

Around Town Looking for stuff to do during Homecoming week, and weekend?

We’ve got that!

Below are some highlights of attractions and events in Cumberland County. For a comprehensive list, go to www.VisitFayettevilleNC.com.

Don’t miss!

If its been a while since you visited Fayetteville, you may not know about these sites: ZipQuest — During this 2.5-hour canopy tour , you’ll experience 8 zips, 3 hanging bridges and lots of time to enjoy the scenery from a number of platforms. One of the top 10 zip lines in the country – ZipQuest takes you over the largest waterfalls on the east coast of the Carolinas.

The newest amenity, Swingshot, a 2.5 story tall adrenaline rush, swings visitors high over Carvers Falls. Carvers Falls Rd. www.zipquest.com Airborne & Special Operations Museum — Opened in 2000, this Smithsonian-quality facility is the only museum that tells the comprehensive history of the US Army Airborne from Test Platoon to present day. 100 Bragg Blvd. www.AsomF.org .

Across the parking lot from the Airborne & Special Operations Museum, NC Veterans Park honors North Carolina Veterans from all branches of service. This moving memorial opened July 4, 2011. 300 Bragg Blvd.

Great Outdoors Looking to get outdoors to stretch your legs? One of these options may fit your needs.

The Cape Fear Botanical Garden offers 77-acres of specialty gardens where Cross Creek meets the Cape Fear River. While something is in bloom year round at the Garden, this time of year is particularly beautiful! 536 N. Eastern Blvd. www.capefearbg.org The Cape Fear River Trail winds for four miles through a beautiful blend of trees, plants and wildlife with spectacular views of the Cape Fear River. Several wooden bridges and one 700 ft. boardwalk are situated along the trail. Enter the trail at Clark Park. 631 Sherman Drive. www.fcpr.us/cape_fear_river_trail.aspx Take Fido to get some exercise too at the Riverside Dog Park. Open each day dawn to dusk; the park includes a small enclosure is provided for small dogs that weigh less than 25 pounds and another, larger area is set aside for larger dogs. All dogs must be legally licensed and have current vaccinations; tags must be securely attached to the dog’s collar.

555N. Eastern Blvd. www.fcpr.us.

History History buffs will find plenty to do in Cumberland County!

Fifteen Cultural Heritage Trails outline 750 years of Cumberland County History. The trails are grouped into themes, so users can explore what is of interest to them. Themes include: Patriots,Past and Present; African-American Heritage; Historic Architecture and more! www.VisitFayettevilleNC.com The Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex, a branch of the NC Museum of History, is three historic facilities in one location. The museum galleries highlight SE North Carolina’s history from Native American times to the early 20th century; The 1897 EA Poe House interprets life in 1897 and Arsenal Park houses the remains of the Fayetteville Arsenal, which General Sherman destroyed during the Civil War. museumofthecapefear.ncdcr.gov

Around Town listing is courtesy of the Fayetteville Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Special thanks to FCVB for their support of FSU’s 2012 Homecoming!

Fayetteville’s Transportation & Local History offers two floors of engaging, artifact-filled exhibits. The rich history of our area is told from pre-history through the early 20th century. The museum annex Fayetteville’s story with automobiles and airplanes. It includes Vintage cars, the recreated 1920s gas station, and Fayetteville’s 1880s Silsby Steam Pump Engine. Franklin Street. www.fcpr.us/transportation_museum.aspx

Special Events October 26/27 Haunted Hayride — Held at Arnette Park. Fayetteville/ CC Parks & Rec presents this open-air ride. Designed to scare; not suitable for children. 910-306-7325 October 26 Fourth Friday — Enjoy downtown Fayetteville as folks of all ages get a taste of Fayetteville’s art and entertainment while enjoying the galleries, bookstores, bistros and shops full of unique items. www.theartscouncil.com • www.fayettevillealliance.com October 27-29 Historic Hauntings — This hour-long haunted hayride explores the eerie encounters and mysterious happenings in downtown Fayetteville. www.faydogwoodfestival.com October 27 Fayetteville Motor Speedway Racing — Action starts at 7 pm. www.thenewfayettevillemotorspeedway.com This is just a taste of the things to see and do in Fayetteville and Cumberland County. For a full list, on an online Destination Guide —go to www.VisitFayettevilleNC.com or give us a call at 888-98-HEROES.

The Fayetteville Fort Bragg Pope AFB Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. cordially invites you to attend a banquet in the celebration of the

of the Epsilon Beta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. at Fayetteville State University

Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 7:00 PM at the Holiday Inn – I-95 Fayetteville 1944 Cedar Creek Road Fayetteville, North Carolina 28312

A dance will be held following the banquet For tickets and more information contact Rodney McCrowre at 910.978.3348 Email: r_mccrowre@hotmail.com

Attire: Semi-Formal

Tickets: $50 per person

Schedule of Events Save The Date Fayetteville State University

The 23rd Winter Commencement Date: Time: Location:

Saturday, December 8, 2012 9 a.m.

The Crown Coliseum, Fayetteville, NC

Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

The Chancellor’s 2013 CIAA Brunch Theme: Date: Details:

“Soul-Train” March 4, 2013 Watch for additional information!

Fayetteville State University

The 145th Founders Day Convocation Date: Thursday, April 11, 2013 Time: 3:00 pm Location: The J. W. Seabrook Auditorium

Fayetteville State University National Alumni Association

2013 National Convention

Date: Thursday, June 27, 2013 through Sunday, June 30, 2013 Location: Greenbelt Marriott, 6400 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt MD 20770-1410, 301-441-3700 Rooms: Single King Size Room $109 More Info: Ms. Clara McCargo, 202-535-1377; clara.mccargo@dc.gov

FORT BRAGG MWR WISHES ALL FSU ALUMNI A HAPPY

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Fayetteville, NC Permit No. 247

1200 Murchison Road Fayetteville, NC 28301

October 23–28, 2012