Idaho State University Alumni Homecoming Week Events Planned Sept. 23-25

Released by: Idaho State University September 8, 2010
Written by: Rachel Essinger
Contact: ISU Office of Alumni Relations (800) 933-4781, (208) 282-3755 or alumni@isu.edu; or ASISU (208) 282-3435

Idaho State University Alumni Homecoming Week Events Planned Sept. 23-25

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Homecoming 2010 with the theme “The Year of the Tiger” will feature a variety of ISU Alumni events culminating Sept. 25 with the Homecoming Parade at 10 a.m. and football game at 3:35 p.m in Holt Arena.
“Homecoming this year promises to be one to remember,” said K.C. Felt, director of Alumni Relations. “Our award recipients are an extraordinary group of individuals whose support and commitment to Idaho State is remarkable. We have a full slate of enjoyable events planned for alumni and friends and are anxious to welcome all back to campus and especially our 1963 championship football team reunion group.”
For more information on Alumni Relations events, call (208) 282-3755, visit www.isu.edu/alumni/homecoming.shtml or e-mail alumni@isu.edu. Below is a listing of ISU Homecoming events sponsored by the ISU Office of Alumni Relations and the ISU Alumni Association.
• Thursday, Sept. 23:
• 7-10 p.m. – Alumni Homecoming Kickoff Celebration at Pinehurst Nursery and Floral, 4101 Pole Line Road, (just off N. Yellowstone Ave) in Pocatello. Cost is $20 per person. Reservations requested, please contact (800) 933-4781, (208) 282-3755 or alumni@isu.edu.
• Friday, Sept. 24:
• 10-11:15 a.m. – Free Bengal Bus Tour starting at PSUB theater entrance. Reservations requested, please contact (800) 933-4781, (208) 282-3755 or alumni@isu.edu.
• 11:45 a.m.-1 pm. – Founder’s and Golden Bengal Luncheon in the Wood River Room of the PSUB. Reservations requested, please contact (800) 933-4781, (208) 282-3755 or alumni@isu.edu.
• 6-7 p.m. – Past Alumni Board Presidents’ Reception, pool-side in Suite 109 at Pocatello Red Lion Hotel
6 p.m. – Presidents’ Alumni Recognition Reception and Dinner in the Main Ballroom of the Pocatello Red Lion Hotel. Scheduled events include a reception at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and Recognition of Alumni Award recipients at 8 p.m. Cost is $40 per person. Reservations requested, please contact (800) 933-4781, (208) 282-3755 or alumni@isu.edu.
• Saturday, Sept. 25:
• 10 a.m.-noon – Homecoming Parade through downtown Pocatello, ending at Holt Arena parking lot
• Immediately following the parade – Bengal Tailgate Celebration in Holt Arena parking lot. This year’s competition will judge the best recipe for “Jacked-Up Bengal Burgers.”
• 3:35 p.m. – Homecoming football game in Holt Arena versus the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks with Homecoming Award recipients recognition at halftime.
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Released by: Idaho State University September 10, 2010
Written by: Rachel Essinger; Contact: Val Davids, ISU Student Activities Board, 282-3435

Idaho State University Student Homecoming Events Planned Sept. 20-25

POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Homecoming 2010 with the theme “The Year of the Tiger” will feature a variety of ISU Student Activities Board events culminating Sept. 25 with a Homecoming parade at 10 a.m. and a football game Sept. 25 at 3:35 p.m.
“Homecoming is a great way to meet new students and participate in spirit events,” said Tara Loving, Student Activities Board marketing chair. “This year we have some traditional events, as well as, some new and exciting ones. We would love to have as many people show their Bengal pride during our Homecoming Week”.
For more information on ISU Student Activities Board events, call (208) 282-3451 or visit www.isu.edu/homecoming/, or e-mail alumni@isu.edu. Below is a listing of ISU Homecoming events sponsored by ISU Student Activities Board. A separate news release will detail information on ISU Alumni Association Homecoming Events.
ISU Student Activities Board Homecoming events include:
• Monday, Sept. 20:
• 10 a.m. – Spirit Log Hunt/Breakfast at the PSUB Amphitheater
• 3 p.m. – Powder Puff Football on Hutchinson Quad
• 5:30 p.m. – Street Painting at PSUB parking lot
• Tuesday, Sept. 21:
• Noon – Build a Bengal in the PSUB Wood River Room
• 7 p.m. – Royalty Pageant in the PSUB Ballroom
• Wednesday, Sept. 22:
•Noon – Spelling Bee on Hutchinson Quad
• 9 p.m. – Bonfire at Holt Arena parking lot
• Thursday, Sept. 23:
• Noon – Dip Competition in the Rendezvous
• 8 p.m. – Homecoming Concert featuring Sara Bareilles in PSUB Ballroom
• Friday, Sept. 24:
• Noon – Sumo Wrestling on Hutchinson Quad
• 7 p.m. – Homecoming Dance in PSUB Ballroom
• Midnight – True Bengal at Red Hill Columns
• Saturday, Sept. 25:
• 10 a.m.-noon – Homecoming Parade through downtown Pocatello, ending at Holt Arena parking lot
• 2 pm – Student Tailgate at Holt Arena west side
• 3:35 p.m. – Homecoming football game in Holt Arena versus the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks.
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