2015 Homecoming Brochure

Xavier University of Louisiana

November 18 – 22

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2 W e d nesday N ovember 18 th Distinguished Alumni Concert 7:00 p.m. • Administration Auditorium Join the Music Department as they highlight music from distinguished alumni.

T h u r sday November 19 th Homecoming Registration 12:00 Noon – 5:00 p.m. • University Center, 1st Floor Pick up your Homecoming pre-purchased package tickets and t-shirts.

Note: Homecoming packages will not be mailed.

Young Alumni Happy Hour

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. • V Sushi • 821 Iberville St. • New Orleans Calling all XU young alumni to join former classmates and friends for the inaugural homecoming young alumni happy hour. Also open to those who are young at heart.

Jazz Ensemble Concert 7:00 p.m. • Administration Auditorium Enjoy an evening of jazz courtesy of Xavier’s student ensemble conducted by Dr. Tim Turner.

3 F r i day, Nov ember 20 th Homecoming Registration 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • University Center • 1st floor Visit the National Alumni Association Hospitality Room and the Young Alumni Hospitality Room Board of Governors Meeting 9:00 a.m., Convocation Center Annex • Rm 111 National Alumni Association Annual Fall Meeting. All alumni are invited.

Celebration on the Yard 12:00 noon • University Center Lawn Remember Fridays on the yard? Come and be a part of this great event to celebrate the spirit of Xavier. There will be complimentary food and entertainment.

College of Pharmacy Continuing Education Seminar and Reception 2:00 p.m. • Qatar Pharmacy Pavillion College of Pharmacy alumni are invited to attend a continuing education seminar and special reception in the Qatar Pharmacy Pavillion.

For more information please call the College of Pharmacy at (504) 520-7500.

Department of Physics Reception 2:00 p.m. • University Center • Rm 205 All graduates of the Department of Physics are invited to a reception hosted by faculty and students.

Division of Business Reception 2:00 p.m. • Convocation Center Annex • 2nd floor All graduates of the Division of Business are invited to a reception hosted by faculty and students.

Division of Education and Counseling Reception 2:00 p.m. • Convocation Center Annex • 1st floor The faculty and students of the Division of Education invite all educators to a reception honoring those who make a difference through the profession of teaching.

Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences Reception 2:00 p.m. • Xavier South, 5th floor All graduates of the Departments of Communication Studies, Mass Communication, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Speech Pathology are invited to learn more about the newly created Division and other important University initiatives.

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Reception for Judges and Attorneys 2:00 p.m. • University Center • Rm 205C All Xavierites in the legal profession are invited to a special reception.

Physicians Association Reception 2:00 p.m. • University Center • Rm 219 Xavier University invites all physicians to mix, mingle and learn about this affinity program.

Art Exhibit 2:00 p.m • Library Art Gallery The faculty and students of the Art Department invite all alumni and friends to join them for an exciting art exhibit featuring works from Kimberly Dummons ’89, Michelle Lavigne ’95 and Albert Cooper ’95 Alumni Mixer 5:30 p.m. • Administration Auditorium Join the fun and reunite with former classmates and friends.

40 Under 40 Awards Celebration 6:00 p.m. • University Center Ballroom Join the Young Alumni Leadership Association for a very special evening recognizing Xavierites under the age of 40 who are living the Xavier mission of leadership and service. You will not want to miss this spectacular event.

Xavier University Benefit Concert 8:00 p.m. • Convocation Center Join us for an evening of food, fun, and entertainment while supporting deserving students.

Alumni After Party 11:00 p.m. • Generations Hall • 310 Andrew Higgins Dr. • New Orleans, LA All alumni and friends are invited to enjoy a night of dancing and fun (There will be a room for those alumni who want to take in a late night of New Orleans Jazz).

5 S at urday, N ovember 21 st Leadership Breakfast 9:00 a.m. • Nissan Room • 6th floor Library Meet Xavier President Dr. C. Reynold Verret at a private breakfast for Xavier alumni and friends who have given at the leadership level of $5,000 or more during the 2015 calendar year.

Homecoming Registration 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • University Center • 1st floor Visit the National Alumni Association Hospitality Room and the Young Alumni Hospitality Room Campus Tours 9:30 a.m. • Departs from the University Center Lobby Join Xavier Tour Guides as they give you a grand tour of your beloved alma mater. You’ll be amazed how far we’ve come.

The Dr. Rudy Lombard ’61 Symposium on Civil Rights 10:00 a.m. • Administration Auditorium Join us for a conversation on how Xavierites are living the mission of St. Katharine Drexel through social justice and exploring 21st century approaches to activism. A lite brunch will be served.

Tailgate BBQ 11:00 a.m. • Convocation Center Parking Lot Catch up with classmates and friends before the game (Tents are available for rental).

Gold Rush Basketball Game 1:00 p.m. • Convocation Center Come out and cheer the Xavier University “Gold Rush” on to victory at the annual homecoming basketball game.

Class Reunion Reception and Class Photos 5:00 p.m. • University Center • 2nd floor Join your classmates for a reception and class group photo session.

Homecoming Banquet and Silent Auction 6:30 p.m. • University Center • McCaffrey Ballroom • 3rd floor Come enjoy an evening of splendor with fellow alumni and friends at the annual Homecoming Banquet and Silent Auction in our own XU Ballroom. You will not want to miss this grand event!

6 Please Note: The Banquet is open seating. Only purchased tables of 10 will be reserved. Tickets must be purchased in advance by the November 6th deadline! Seating is limited. To purchase tickets contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (504) 520-7575 or order online at www.xula.edu. Cocktails (Cash Bar) @ 6:00 p.m. • Dinner @ 6:30 p.m.

Attire: Cocktail or Dressy.

Neophyte Step Show 9:00 p.m. • Convocation Center Doors open at 8:00 p.m. • Show starts at 9:00 p.m.

Join the Panhellenic Council as they welcome the newest members of Xavier’s Greek family. Tickets to the Neophyte Show may be

purchased at registration during Homecoming 2015, the Celebration on the Yard, and at the Convocation Center Box Office the night of the show

S u n day, November 22 nd Alumni Mass 9:30 a.m. • Katharine Drexel Chapel As we close out Homecoming 2015 let us give thanks and praise.

Continental Breakfast 10:30 a.m. • Qatar Pharmacy Atrium The Queen’s Brunch 11:00 a.m. • (Hosted by Campus Activities) The current Miss Xavier, Ms. Lacey Douglas, invites all past queens to attend this royal brunch. For more information about this reception please call the Student Activities Department at (504) 520-7361.

SGA President’s Brunch 11:00 a.m. • (Hosted by Campus Activities) The current SGA President, Mr. Treyvon Merritt, invites all past SGA Presidents and class officers to attend this brunch. For more information about this event please call the Student Activities Department at (504) 520-7361.

Class Reunion Brunch 11:00 a.m. • (various campus locations) Conclude the weekend with your classmates at Sunday Brunch.

Contact your class agents for information. (additional costs may apply).

7 C o mplete Schedule Wednesday, November 18th 7:00 p.m.

Distinguished Alumni Concert

Thursday, November 19th 12:00 Noon – 5 p.m.

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Homecoming Registration Young Alumni Happy Hour Jazz Ensemble Concert

Friday, November 20th 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.

12:00 noon 2:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

11:00 p.m.

Homecoming Registration Board of Governors Meeting Celebration on the Yard College of Pharmacy Continuing Education Seminar and Reception Department of Physics Reception Division of Business Reception Division of Education and Counseling Reception Division of Behavioral Sciences Reception for Judges and Attorneys Reception for Physicians Association Art Exhibit Alumni Mixer 40 Under 40 Awards Celebration Xavier University Benefit Concert Alumni After Party

8 Saturday, November 21st 9:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon 9:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

1:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

9:00 p.m.

Leadership Breakfast Homecoming Registration Campus Tours The Dr. Rudy Lombard ’61 Symposium on Civil Rights Tailgate BBQ Gold Rush Basketball Game Class Reunion Reception Homecoming Banquet and Silent Auction Neophyte Step Show

Sunday, November 22nd 9:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

Alumni Mass Continental Breakfast The Queen’s Brunch (Hosted by Campus Activities SGA President’s Brunch (Hosted by Campus Activities) Class Reunion Brunch (Hosted by individual classes)

9 G e n eral I nformation Weekend Parking University parking restrictions will be waived on campus for the entire weekend – apart from emergency lanes and reserved spaces. Please do not park on the median and all drivers should adhere to city parking regulations when parking on streets.

Registration It is important to register for Homecoming 2015 by November 6, 2015. The Office of Alumni Relations works closely with various vendors to make the weekend a success. We want to accommodate all alumni, but can only do so if registration is done in a timely manner. If you have any questions or concerns regarding registration and/or pricing please call (504) 520-7575. To register online go to www.xula.edu or mail the registration form along with your payment to Department 1378, Xavier University of Louisiana P.O. Box 56308, New Orleans, LA 70156-9901 Check-in When you arrive on campus, it’s important to check in at the Official Homecoming Registration Headquarters located in the University Center on the 1st floor. The Homecoming Registration Headquarters is your information center during Homecoming and will have the latest information on all events.

Alumni may pick-up purchased packages/tickets/t-shirts at registration.

Homecoming packages/tickets will not be mailed. There are a limited number of tickets that may be purchased on site for various homecoming events.

Homecoming t-shirts are available at the Registration Headquarters for purchase. Greek Show tickets are not included in the Homecoming packages and will need to be purchased at the door (Convocation Center the night of the event) or during check-in/registration.

Hospitality Rooms Meet the National Alumni Association and Young Alumni on the 1st floor of the University Center. Hospitality Rooms are a great place to learn more about exciting alumni initiatives, meet classmates and friends, and get a quick snack.

Special Accomodations If you require special accommodations during Homecoming please contact (504) 520-7575 so that we may work with you to ensure your needs are met.

Every effort will be made to adhere to all requests, however please note that the University does not own walkers or wheelchairs. Alumni and friends should make arrangements to bring such aids with them when traveling to and around campus.

Questions Contact us at (504) 520-7575, alumni@xula.edu or visit www.xula.edu.

10 R e u nion packages Reunion Package -$200.00 In addition to all free events, this package includes one ticket to the Alumni Mixer, Xavier University Benefit Concert, Tailgate BBQ, Basketball Game, Alumni After Party, Homecoming Banquet, Reunion Class Picture, and T-shirt.

Couple’s Reunion Package - $390.00 In addition to all free events, this package includes two tickets to the Alumni Mixer, two tickets to the Xavier University Benefit Concert, two tickets to the Alumni After Party, two tickets to the Tailgate BBQ, two tickets to the Basketball Game two tickets to the Homecoming Banquet, one Reunion Class Picture, and two T-shirts.

Homecoming Package - $195.00 In addition to all free events, this package includes one ticket to the Alumni Mixer, Xavier University Benefit Concert, Alumni After Party, tailgate BBQ, Basketball Game, Homecoming Banquet, and T-shirt.

The Gold Package - 345.00 In addition to all free events, this package includes one patron level ticket to the Xavier University Benefit Concert, one ticket to the Alumni Mixer, Alumni After Party, tailgate BBQ, Basketball Game, Homecoming Banquet, T-shirt, and Reunion Class Picture (if you are in reunion).

Dream Keeper Package - $5,000 In addition to all free events, this package includes a special invitation to the President’s Breakfast, one reserved Benefit Concert table (10), Ten Patron Party tickets, half page color ad in souvenir book, logo/message placement during concert on jumbo screens, two tickets to the Alumni Mixer, the 40 under 40 Awards Celebration, Alumni After Party, tailgate BBQ, Basketball Game, Homecoming Banquet, two T-shirts, and Class Picture (If you are in reunion). **The following packages are specially priced for Alumni 40 and under** Young Alumni Reunion Package - $155.00 In addition to all free events, this package includes one ticket to the 40 under 40 Awards Celebration, Alumni After Party, Tailgate BBQ, Basketball Game, Homecoming Banquet, Reunion Class Picture and T-shirt.

Young Alumni Reunion Couple’s Package -$300.00 In addition to all free events, this package includes two tickets to the 40 under 40 Awards Celebration two tickets to the Alumni After Party, two tickets to the Tailgate BBQ, two tickets to the Basketball Games two tickets to the Homecoming Banquet, one Reunion Class Picture and two T-shirts.

Young Alumni Package – $140.00 In addition to all free events, this package includes one ticket to the 40 under 40 Awards Celebration, Alumni After Party, Tailgate BBQ, Basketball Game, Homecoming Banquet and T-shirt.

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S u ggested Hotels Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome 330 Loyola Avenue New Orleans, LA 70122 1800 535-7830 group code: Xavier Homecoming http://www.hi-neworleans.com type in group code: Xavier Homecoming Group rate $139.00 Intercontinental New Orleans 444 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70130 1800-439-4745 Rate: $159.00 mention: Xavier University Homecoming

12 Please complete and return to the Alumni Office no late than November 6, 2015

Reunion Classes

The Class of 1965 will celebrate its Golden Anniversary.

The Class of 1990 will celebrate its Silver Anniversary.

Xavier also honors the reunion classes of 1935, 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2010 Reservation deadline is November 6, 2015! Please make checks payable to Xavier and mail, along with this form to: Department 1378, Xavier University of LA, P.O. Box 56308, New Orleans, LA 70156-9901. You may also register online at www.xula.edu. To register via phone please call (504) 520-7575 or Toll Free at 1-877-WE-LUV-XU (1-877-935-8898).

Event / Package Individual Reunion Package Couple’s Reunion Package Homecoming Package The Gold Package Dream Keeper Package Young Alumni Reunion Package Young Alumni Reunion Couple’s Package Young Alumni Package

Cost $200.00 $390.00 $195.00 $345.00 $5,000.00 $155.00 $300.00 $140.00

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Total $____ $____ $____ $____ $____ $____ $____ $____

Individual Prices Xavier University Benefit Concert Patron Xavier University Benefit Concert Young Alumni Benefit Concert Alumni After Party 40 Under 40 Awards Individual Tickets Or Table of 10 Alumni Mixer Homecoming Banquet and Silent Auction Individual Tickets

Or Table of 10

Homecoming T-shirts (Cirlce size)

Tailgate BBQ Tailgate Packages Package A (10x10 Tent, 1table, 2 chairs) Package B (15x15 Tent, 2 tables, 4 chairs) Reunion Class Group Photo Basketball Game

Cost $250.00 $100.00 $50.00 $20.00

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$50.00 $500.00 $25.00

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$65.00 $650.00 $20.00 (SM) (M) (L) $24.00 (3X) (4X) $20.00

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$150.00 $225.00 $20.00 $10.00

Please consider a gift to help a deserving student $________

Grand Total: $ ________

13 F r e e E vent s Please check events that you will attend: ❏ Distinguished Alumni Concert Series ❏ Young Alumni Happy Hour ❏ Jazz Ensemble Concert

Board of Governors Meeting Homecoming Parade Celebration on the Yard COP Continuing Education Seminar and Reception ❏ Division of Business Reception ❏ Division of Education and Counseling Reception ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏

❏ Department of Physics Reception ❏ Division of Social and Behavioral ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏

Sciences Reception Reception for Judges and Attorneys Physicians Association Reception Art Exhibit Campus Tours Class Reunion Reception Queen’s Brunch SGA President’s Brunch Alumni Mass/Breakfast Dr. Rudy Lumbard Symposium on Civil Rights

*Note: There is a $10 processing fee for name badges for those persons who are only attending free events.

Name:_____________________________________________ Class Year:_________ Guest:_____________________________________________________________ Address:_ __________________________________________________________ City:_ _________________________________State:_ _______ Zip:_____________ Telephone: (hm) (_____)___________________(cell) (_____)__________________ Amount Enclosed: $_ ______________ email:_______________________________ Method of Payment:

{ } Master Card

{ } Visa

{ } Discover

{ } American Exp.

Account Number:_ ________________________________ Exp. Date:_ __________ Name as it appears on card:_____________________________________________ Signature:___________________________________________________________

For more information about Homecoming 2015 please call the Office of Alumni Relations at (504) 520-7575 or Toll Free at 1-877-WE-LUV-XU (1-877-935-8898).

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