Homecoming Schedule: February 8-13, 2009

Sunday, 2/8
Mason Women vs. Georgia State
Patriot Center
2 p.m.
Cheer on the Patriots as they kick off Homecoming week by battling the Georgia State Panthers!

Monday, 2/9
Homecoming Kick-Off

JC, Atrium
12 - 1 p.m.
Enjoy free food and entertainment, and meet the contestants for Swagger of a Champion: Mr. and Ms. Mason Pageant.

Can-Struction
North Plaza
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Come watch Mason organizations compete to build the most creative structure from canned foods and nonperishable items. Fill out the Tea.m. Competition Packet.

Swagger of a Champion Pageant
JC, Dewberry Hall
8 - 10 p.m.
Watch Mr. and Ms. Mason candidates show off Mason swagger as they present their talent, Mason knowledge, and personal style.

 

Tuesday, 2/10
Pep Rally
JC, Atrium
12 - 1 p.m.
Display your Mason spirit by joining the Mason basketball team! Enjoy FREE giveaways and Homecoming shirts.


Talent Show
SUB II Ballroom
8 - 10 p.m.
Don't miss the opportunity to watch your peers perform in the Showcase Your Swagger Talent Show for a grand prize of $100.


Wednesday, 2/11
Laser Tag
JC, Dewberry Hall
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Take a few minutes out of your day to play laser tag with a group of friends in Dewberry! Compete for the top scores and enjoy FREE giveaways.

Trivia Challenge
JC, Patriot Corner
12 - 2 p.m.
Cheer on your fellow team organizations as they test their Mason trivia knowledge in Patriot Corner. Fill out the Team Competition Packet.


Homecoming Dance
SUB II Ballroom
8 p.m. - Midnight
Come dance the night away with DJ Kwest. Dress to impress!


Thursday, 2/12
Photo T-Shirt Bear
JC, News Center
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Give your sweetheart a $10 teddy bear with your picture or a premade design printed on its t-shirt!


*Faculty/Staff Alumni Reception
3:30 - 5 p.m. (Tentative)
Office of Alumni Affairs
Alumni who work at Mason are invited to the Office of Alumni Affairs for a special reception to honor their dedication and commitment to Mason.

Comedy Show: Kyle Grooms
JC, Bistro
9:30 - 11 p.m.
Having been on HBO Def Jam Comedy, Comedy Central, the Superbowl ad campaign for Careerbuilder.com, and The Chappelle Show, Kyle Grooms will be sure to give you a good laugh.


Friday, 2/13
Scavenger Hunt
JC, Patriot Corner
12 - 2 p.m.
Participate in a scavenger hunt around Mason with your tea.m.mates. Fill out the Tea.m. Competition Packet.


*Third Annual Homecoming Beer Tasting
7 - 9 p.m.
JC, George's Restaurant, Third Floor
Cost: $20/per person, early registration; $25/per person, February 1 - 13
Mason alumni are invited to the third annual beer tasting. This year, Capital City Brewing Company's beer will be featured along with beer and food pairing suggestions. Register early for the discounted rate. Tasting includes refreshments and a commemorative tasting glass. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend. Please visit alumni.gmu.edu/homecoming for more information.

Annual Homecoming Concert Feat: Pat McGee
JC, Bistro
9 p.m. - Midnight
The concert is FREE to all Mason students with their Mason ID. $5 for all others at the door. Come and rock the night away! Check out pb.gmu.edu for details.

*Alumni Association event. For additional updates and to rsvp for any event listed, please visit alumni.gmu.edu/homecoming.

Student events are sponsored by the Program Board.