Your Weekend Itinerary!!! Sunday, February 8, 2015 Homecoming Worship Service Student Services Center- Theater 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Free Come join as we have a night of worship and fellowship. This event will feature local artists and entertainment. Monday, February 9, 2015 Black Light Glow Social Student Services Center- Gameroom 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Doors Close At 9:00 p.m.) Free UMES Students only (Limited Space- Reserve ticket online) Tuesday, February 10, 2015 UMES Homecoming Kickoff Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (Doors Close At 10:00 p.m.) Free UMES Students only (Limited Space- Reserve ticket online) Official Student Homecoming Kickoff 2015! Join the Homecoming Committee as we bring in Homecoming 2015 in the best way possible. Enjoy a live DJ, performances of the campus organizations, and free give-a-ways. Wednesday, February 11, 2015 “Blaze The Stage” (Talent Show) Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center 8:00 p.m.—10:30 p.m. (Doors Close At 9:30 p.m.) $5.00 (UMES Students only) Thursday, February 12, 2015 Black History Month: “The Bryan Collier Collection” Thomas-Briggs Arts and Technology Building- Mosely Gallery 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Open to the Public Homecoming Concert William P. Hytche Athletic Center Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m./Show starts at 7:00 p.m./Show ends at 11:00 p.m. (Doors Close At 10:00 p.m.) Price: $45.00 UMES Students/ $55.00 General Public / $65 Day of Ticket Artist: August Alsina, Shy Glizzy and T.O.B. Band Friday, February 13, 2015 Alumni Central Opens Student Services Center- Greek Lounge 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Open To The Public! Check in and register for all Alumni weekend activities! Make Alumni Central your first stop on your homecoming journey! Stop by and receive a list of all Homecoming activities and of course, your Alumni goodie bag. Light refreshments will be available. Alumni “Welcome Home” Reception Student Services Center- Room 1135 (Alumni Affairs Office) 2:00 p.m.—3:00 p.m. Open To The Public! UMES National Alumni Association Annual Business Meeting Student Services Center Theatre 3:15 p.m. — 5:00 p.m. Open to the Public All UMES Alumni are invited to participate in the annual meeting of the UMES National Alumni Association as the Board of Directors share accomplishments of the past year. National Pan Hellenic Step Show William P. Hytche Athletic Center Doors open 6:00 p.m. / Show starts 7:00 p.m. / Ends 9:30 p.m. Price: $12.00 in Advance and $15.00 Day of Show Join us as we celebrate the history and tradition of our Greek-lettered organizations at this year’s step show as they showcase their talent, creativity and technical skills in the art of stepping as they compete for the title of Step Show Champion! National Alumni Association “Hall of Excellence” Student Services Center- Ballroom 8:00 p.m.—11:00 p.m. Price: $60.00 per person / $100 per couple / $500 per table Homecoming Party Tawes Gymnasium 9:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. (Doors Close At 1:00 a.m.) Price: $15 UMES Students and $25 day of and General Public The night doesn’t end at the Step Show. Keep the party going at the Tawes After Party! Saturday, February 14, 2015 Alumni Central Opens Student Services Center 8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Check in and register for all of the weekend’s Alumni activities! Make Alumni Central your first stop on your homecoming journey. Stop by and receive a list of all Homecoming activities and of course your Alumni goodie bag. Light refreshments will be available. President’s Breakfast Student Services Center- Ballroom 9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. Open to the Public The University has changed in so many ways since many HAWKS were last on the campus. Join Dr. Juliette B. Bell and UMES’ executive leadership as they discuss the exciting things happening at your Alma Mater. Class of 1968-1975 (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Reception) Institutional Advancement Luncheon Student Services Center-Allen J. Singleton Room 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Invitation Only HAWKMania Pep Rally Student Services Center- Rotunda 12 noon—1:00 p.m. Open to the Public Are you ready for the Thunder? The Thunderin’ HAWKS Pep Band, UMES’ first pep band in years will be on hand to get alumni and Hawk fans fired up for the Homecoming games!!! Alumni groups and classes celebrating anniversaries are especially invited to participate by setting up a booth as all of our HAWK Family catch HAWKMania! Miss UMES “Meet & Greet” Student Services Center- Queen’s Gallery 12:00 noon—1:00 p.m. Invitation only Join Queens past and present to enjoy delicious appetizers, desserts, and teas from around the world. Join Miss University of Maryland Eastern Shore in honoring and fellowshipping with women who have worked to make a difference on our campus. Homecoming Basketball Game UMES HAWKS vs. Delaware State Hornets William P. Hytche Athletics Center Main Arena- Doors open at Noon Women’s Basketball– 2:00 p.m./Men’s Basketball– 4:00 p.m. Price: $25.00 (one price for both games) Alumni are going into “Overtime!” Student Services Center- Ballroom 6:30 p.m.—12 midnight Open to the Public Join us for some post-game action, featuring live music, hors d’ oeuvres and a cash bar immediately after the game, as we celebrate our HAWKS Homecoming Victory! Greek Hospitality Suites Student Services Center- Building Wide 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2015 Alumni Wrap-up Meeting Student Services Center- Queens’ Gallery 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Thank You For Participating In Homecoming 2015! HAWK PRIDE– Catch It!!!! See You Next Year!!! Friday, February 13, 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. and Saturday, February 14, 8:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Student Services Center– Greek Lounge All Alumni-Come By “Alumni Central” to Pick Up Your Homecoming Tickets and Alumni Gear! University of Maryland Eastern Shore One Backbone Road Princess Anne, Maryland 21853 Office of the President Outreach and Strategic Initiatives (410) 651-7684 Office of Campus Life (410) 651-6434 Office of Alumni Affairs (410) 651-6277 For Detailed Information, Please Contact the Following Offices: Homecoming Hotel Information! Tickets can be purchased online: www.umestickets.com starting Wednesday, January 21, 2015 Day of Tickets Information HOMCOMING CONCERT Time 410-546-4000 800-465-4329 300 S. Salisbury Blvd Salisbury, MD 21801 410-334-3080 1-800-HAMPTON 121 East Naylor Mill Road Salisbury, MD 410-749-6200 2525 N. Salisbury Blvd US RT 13 N Salisbury, MD 410-742-4405 128 Troopers Way Salisbury, MD 21804 410-742-2688 1804 Sweet Bay Drive Salisbury, MD 21804 410-543-4666 1-800-228-5150 2701 N. Salisbury Blvd US RT 13 N Salisbury, MD Comfort Inn 410-546-1300 1-800-636-7554 1735 N. Salisbury Blvd Salisbury, MD Best Western Salisbury Plaza 410-742-7194 2625 North Salisbury Blvd Salisbury, MD 21804 Americas Best Value Inn Courtyard by Marriott Location 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. HAWK CENTER 410-546-4400 Days Inn of Salisbury 2nd floor- Room 2150A Outside Right of Front Doors Hampton Inn Holiday Inn Friday, February 13, 2015 Time La Quinta Inn and Suites Location 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. HAWK CENTER 2nd floor- Room 2150A Outside Right of Front Doors Saturday, February 14, 2015 Time 300 South Salisbury Blvd Salisbury, MD 21801 Country Inn & Suites Thursday, February 12, 2015 Ticket Office 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Hytche Athletic Center UMES Step Show and Homecoming Party Ticket Office 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Hytche Athletic Center UMES vs. DSU Basketball Game Ticket Office 410-334-3080 304 Prosperity Lane Fruitland, MD Hampton Inn and Suites Fruitland 410-543-0033 2323 N. Zion Road Salisbury, MD Residence Inn by Marriott 410-742-2626 3050 Merritt Mill Road Salisbury, MD Microtel Inn & Suites Location 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hytche Athletic Center 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. HAWK CENTER 2nd floor- Room 2150A Outside Right of Front Doors HAWK PRIDE!!!